Forest Hall Farm

Kyle had a field trip today to the pumpkin farm, Forest Hall Farm....  Unfortunately, I didn't get to go today, but one of my friends (Kyle's best friends Mom) Bridget sent me this picture while they were there.....

Kyle is in the middle and his best friend, Connor is on his right.  Joshua, on Kyle's left is another of his classmates.....Aren't they cute!



Kyle's 1st Hunting Trip

I know this is going to be hard to believe, but I let Kyle go on his first hunting trip.  He went with a family friend and loved it.  They didn't get anything.  Actually, Alan never fired a shot.  When the deer appeared he said it was too dark in the scope to waste a shot.  Anyway, here are a few pictures I took as they were headed out.  And yes, I was very, very nervous...........My eyes did fill, but did not spill..........Kevin and Kurt would never have let me live it down if I had cried as they walked into the woods.........

This is Kyle and Alan G. getting ready to go.  Kyle wasn't very happy I showed up with the camera.  He was hoping they would get out of there before I showed up.. He knows what a worrier I am....

And they're off!!  Kyle is that little speck of orange you see in the woods.  I stood by the garage the whole time they walked off and just really zoomed in on them walking.  Once I couldn't see them anymore I had to go inside and wait.  Patiently for them to come out again.....They say it will get better.................................I hope!

Catch up!

I know, I know, I'm a little slow on the posting.  I have been working, but with such limited time, it's hard to get them here.  I just don't know where the time goes.  There has been so much going on around here lately.  But, first things first.....Some Christmas Cards..........

Isn't this the cutest?  I love how it turned out.  I made this for a card swap over on Stampin' Ups Demonstrator Website.  I love it.  Oh, I think I already said that.  I used soft suede, kraft, cherry cobbler and very vanilla card stock.  Deck the Halls DSP and Large Buttons.  Since it is for a swap there isn't anything stamped on the inside.....

Here is a close up of the snowman.  I almost forgot, I colored the snowman with chalks.  I've never used chalk before, but I really like how it added to the vintage look here..........

Here is another card I made, thinking I was going to use it for this same swap, but decided it was way to much work........But I really like the card.  (Will you get one for Christmas?)

This one uses the same DSP, Deck the Halls and the stamp set is "Welcome Christmas" from Stampin' Up also.  This is a really nice card, but you have to be really careful when cutting the scallop circle.  If not you could end up with just two scallop circles instead of a card that opens.  Not that I've done that or anything..... 




This is a little candy holder that I made for a 3D swap with the gals at Sea to Sea Stampers.  It was fund to make and super easy.  I actually cased it from Becky Roberts over at INKINGIDAHO . Her work is FABULOUS!!  You'll love it.  Anyway, it will hold a Hershey's Nugget or two Hershey's Kisses!  Fun, Fun, Fun!!

Maverick

OK, we spent this past weekend in Ocean City, MD.  One of our favorite places to go to for all sorts of reasons.  Every year on Columbus Day weekend there is a carshow and this year Kevin really wanted to show his 1972 Maverick.  So, he did.  And can you believe it, he won a trophy!  Yeah Kevin (and the boys too, of course).  His trophy was for "Outstanding Show" from the "Wheels of Yesterday" car club.  It was very exciting.

I've attached two pictures that were taken by an unknown source called "Click Click Boom Photography".  We had no idea anyone was taking pictures to pulish on the internet.  Of course there were people taking lots and lots of pictures of the car while it was on display, but both of these shots are while in motion, so they are a nice surprise.  Thank you Billy for letting us know the Maverick was out there.  What a good neighbor.

This is a random picture of Kevin driving down Coastal Highway.
This is a really good shot of the car.  Kevin really likes this picture.

This picture was taken during the Parade of Cars on the Boardwalk.
This is a Saturday picture.  I know this because if had been Friday's picture
you would see Kyle in the back seat behind Kevin.  No Kyle.  Must be
Saturday :-)

I will have more pictures of our trip this week, sometime.  LOL, still so busy.
 Kyle goes for his "Auditory Evaluation" on Thursday, the 14th.  Wish us luck that everything goes well for him.  I feel so bad that things seem to be so hard for him. 
Isn't there a saying that goes something like, "What doesn't kill us, will only make us stronger"?

Enjoy your day!!!

Masculine Cards

Why is it that we never think about making cards for boys or men until we need one.  If you're like me (and I know you are) you think about the card just as you need it and there is no time to make one.  You would think having two boys would remind me to have them on hand.  Today is Connor's Birthday and don't you know I had to send them to the Dollar Store to get a card for their friend.  How shameful is that??

Note to Self:  Self, make masculine cards.  Boys and men......Have a great day!

Sympathy

I do not like to make "sympathy" cards, but unfortunately the cycle of life does not allow us to forget that our life here on earth ends in death.  I do not know if it's because I am getting older (barely 29) or if it's the fact that I live in a small town and know a lot of people, but it sure seems like there have been a lot of good souls moving on to a greater place.  I've been thinking about this for awhile, but when my sister-in-laws Mother passed away this past week it really hit me how many people we have had to say Good-bye to this past year.

On a lighter note, here is the card I made for my sister-in-law.



I used Stampin' Ups retired Day and Night DSP, basic gray
CS and ink, vellum, detail white embossing powder, black hemp,
silver cord, and black brads.





Here is a close up of some details



I hope to be able to post a little more often, but you know me, "a day late and a dollar short".  Have a good week.