Camp {Cre8}

Two creative Moms decided a few months back that we would love to run a

Art Camp this summer.

We work so well together that it seemed like a no brainer. We had tons of ideas, but narrowed them down to a handful of fun, creative projects.

Nancy is the planner, that's the teacher in her, and I am the creative one (she's creative too),

so together we are a well oiled machine.

Today was our first day of

Camp {Cre8}

creativity + independence = confidence

and it was great. it was wonderful.

Here are some few of the words that I heard today, from one girl to another:

thats beautiful

here I'll help you

good job

I like the way you.....

What a wonderful group of girls who today,

made their own decisions on their artwork.

Choose the colors they wanted to use.

Placed their magazine clippings where they wanted them to be.

Great job girls. It was wonderful to see what you created.

We look forward to tomorrow.

Here are a few pictures of the morning.

The girls working.

Painting

Sharing their artwork.

Happy 4th Of July

SiStEr LoVe

I love....

paper lanterns. They are one of my favorite decorations.

I use them for birthdays, holidays and special occasions.

For me they are the finishing touch on decorating for a party.

I love em'

Miscellaneous post

Hope you had a great day.

I was able to catch up on orders and do a little shopping.

I went to The Gap. Found out that all their jeans are on sale for $20.00.

Bought 2 pairs.

All are sale but one, the boyfriend jean.

Now thats a deal.

Isabella. I was playing with a new lens.

She took this pictures. Pretty clear huh.

The new kitchen is coming along great.

Painting them makes a world of difference.

I can wait to shoot it and share it with you.

Remember my knobs I ordered

I secretly think I should have gotten them in a color instead of clear.

But, they are bought and half of them are on.

And they look great.

I just need one more thing to hang and it will be finished.

But first I have to find it and paint it.

Over a year ago I found this on a blog. I love it!

If this looks familiar to any bloggers out there, please let me know who it is.

I'd love to give them credit.

I wish there was a construction salvage yard around here.

Maybe there is. I should check into it.

Due to family changes, a winner for the flops had not been picked.

We will pick a winner tomorrow afternoon.

So say hello and be entered to win.

Rest In Peace Nono

Great Grandkids

Nono went to heaven yesterday. When we told the girls, Isabella said,

"Mommy, he'll get to be with his wife now"

She was excited for him. Still to young to really understand meaning of death.

And how he won't be around anymore.

We'll miss you Nono.

Give Mamu a hug for us.

xo

Kindergarten or Bust

Sophia graduated from preschool today.

They wear the full cap and gown, its really cute.

Her daddy and sister decorated the car before we left.

Sweet.

Mamu & Papa were able to come for a little bit.

It was perfect.

What a wonderful day.

Just not sure where those 5 years went. Makes me a little sad.

She is my baby. I am so proud of her.

She is a good girl. She's so funny to be around.

I love to watch her. Listen to her sing when she doesn't

know I am listening.

I just wonder how 5 years could have gone

by so quick.

xo

OH MY GOSH

Don't ask me why I thought these little guys were cute.

Last night around 2:30am, Isabella yelled for me.

She had to go potty and was half asleep.

I got up.

Turned on the light in the bathroom and

it hit me.

What the heck was that smell.

It didn't smell like a skunk. It was to strong. And didn't even

smell like a skunk.

Woke my husband up.

Checked on my other daughter

who was still sleeping, just to make sure she was breathing, because the

odor was so bad and so strong,

and we had no idea what it was.

Walked around the house.

Checked everything.

It smelt like it was coming through the vents, the floor, the walls.

What the heck was it.

It was so bad that I got both kids and headed for the car.

Just at that time my hubby turned on the light in the backyard.

And there he was.

In the corner.

About 5 feet from the house.

Frozen. Scared to death.

A SKUNK

Thank goodness that these guys were on the side of the house in the dog run.

I couldn't imagine if they would have gotten sprayed.

We would have really had a mess on our hands.

Although they do smell a little. Their noises smell from

stinking it under the fence. They were going CRAZY for it.

Which is why he sprayed so much.

The more they went crazy.

The more that little guy froze and sprayed.

You can barley walk out my back door.

His oil is everywhere.

So, the girls and I drove to my girlfriends home at 3:00am

and spent the rest of the night there.

Thank God for good friends.

Its better today. Right now.

But in lingers thats for sure.

Specially when the wind carries it.

Hope that little, annoying, not so cute thing anymore,

never visits again.

FLIP FLOP GIVE A WAY ENDS SUNDAY MORNING.

Fun Summer Days

Inspired

from this wonderful blog. Thank you.

Last day of preschool is friday. These are for 3 very special teachers.

Time for a GiVe A wAy

let's do a give a way. perfect for summer.

a pair of embellished havaianas from sosobella for the little girl in your life.

just leave a comment, say hi and you'll be entered to win.

it will be the size you need but will be a random pair of one of these.

have a great wednesday.

p.s. i had so much fun shopping with my birthday money. i got 2 lenses. a 50mm and a 75-250 mm. i am so excited and can't wait to play with them. if i only knew what i was doing. practicing should be fun :O)

and then when my mom came over to visit, cut and color my hair she brought me one of these.

so. so excited!!!!

What a CrAzY week/weekend

The last week has been a complete blur. Last week of school. Summer starting. Sophia still in school, last week. Aunt Geri visiting. Deciding to paint my kitchen cabinets. Doing it wrong and having to start all over, from scratch. Isabella getting bit UP my a mosquito. Taking her to the doctors. Celebrating my birthday. Holy cow, its been a crazy week. Here are some photos to give you an idea of what has been going on.

my girls, what a wonderful birthday present they are.

that darn mosquito.

what a mess. but the finished product is going to be so worth it!

new knobs

how cute are these. found them here. they are my new kitchen cabinet knobs.

i L.O.V.E. them. can't wait to show you finished pictures of the kitchen.

hope your day is wonderful. off to spend some birthday money.

HaPpY FaThErS DaY

Happy Fathers Day Honey.

Thank you for being such a wonderful Daddy to our girls

1st Day of SuMmEr

What a wonderful start to summer vacation. Its a amazing where the imagination of a child will take them. While little sister was at her last week of preschool, Isabella turned our living room into a tea party, complete with her tea set, table mats and hand colored name tags for the guest.

The day ended with a wonderful surprise from Daddy. Great take out dinner, a movie and some frozen yogurt. Thanks honey.

2 WoNdErFuL Teachers who will be missed

Its the end of the year and its busy. And with such emotions it makes it even crazier.

Because of the budget cuts this year, our teachers will not be returning to our school. Its way to complicated to get into but it is very sad.

They are:

Amazing

Patient

Wonderful

Warm

Caring

Enthusiastic

Thoughtful

Passionate

and Strong

These teachers will be extremely missed. I can only hope and pray that it all works out and they will be able to stay.

Not only are they leaving. There are 2 kinder teachers who are just as wonderful and are leaving. It's sad.

But with all that being said, it couldn't have been a better year. The teachers were fabulous and the class was awesome.

Thank you Mrs. Pugh and Mrs. Curry

for teaching Isabella with patience and kindness.

ps. did you notice the shirts. more on that in the next post. so stink'n cute. the whole class got them.

Just play'n around. Trying to make my Pictures bigger :O)

Bought this flower today. It's a Dahlia. Isn't it beautiful.

My Sophia. Hanging out by the pool after swimming.