This weekend was absolutely AMAZING! I truly had a blast. My body is sore from laughing. You know you have a great time when that happens. I love my girlfriends and the different gifts they bring into my life. (Don't feel left out gf's at home. I feel the same about you!!) We sat around one night and just talked about the blessing of having each other and how GOD brought us together and what each of us has meant in the others lives. HE so knew what I needed and that I didn't have to settle. You know you have a life connection when you share some of the stuff we've shared and when you do something crazy and look up and all five of you are laughing so hard no sound is coming out and tears are streaming down your face!
I was inspired by some of the greatest women in the scrapbook industry and did some awesome projects! It's also nice to talk to those ladies and have them encourage you. Thanks Margie for the words of encouragement and wisdom you shared. I am still in awe that you chose me to be on your team. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!;) I am so glad we had a chance to crop and hang out into the wee hours. The wheels are spinning and great things are in the works! More on that a little further down the road.
Last and most importantly, I am so blessed to have a husband who encourages me to go on retreats with my friends. He NEVER complains about me going. In fact he enjoys having the girls all to himself. They get into lots of good times at the skating rink or movies or just hanging out at the house. I miss them when I go, but cherish the girl time I get. It makes me such a better wife and mom. I enjoy going, but am really glad to get home! Nothing is sweeter than walking through that door and having my sweet girls run up and grab me and tell me they are glad I'm home. AND Andy never ceases to amaze me with his mad housecleaning skills! My house always looks awesome when I get home. They love to do that to surprise me!
Just a summary of the weekend and a small glimpse into my life lately. Too busy taking advantage of God's precious gifts in my life to blog much. I'll get around to it again soon one night after everyone is asleep. Until then, having fun and counting my blessings!
Foyer
Living Room Tree
Living Room Buffet
Dining Room Buffet
Mantel in Family Room
Tree in Family Room
Girls Playroom Tree
This is the crew taking a break from a busy night of decorating. We got quite a bit done, but still have a few things to do. HOPEFULLY, we will finish up tomorrow night after Adeline's program. Her gifted class is doing A Christmas Carol. Maybe I will have pictures sometimes this weekend. Check back!
I did this layout using alot of product from my Girl's Loft kit, but I added a little "flash" of my own. I am teaching this double page layout at Scrapbook and Co. in Baton Rouge next weekend. I am not usually a double page person, but this subject, "Remember Christmas Traditions" called for it. Come on over and join us. It is sure to be a GREAT time! Those girls are crazy and know how to have a good time!
This is the project I tried to upload earlier. This is the class I am teaching in Baton Rouge in a couple of weeks. Lots of fun goodies on this little altered book cover. Come see us! The double page Christmas layout is coming later in the evening.
Our front door.
Eating and being Merry!
My Beautiful butterfly and Precious peacock.
The caravan getting ready to take off!
We had an amazing Halloween again this year with our friends the Hesters. Brent and Stephanie provided the four-wheeler and trailor and the golf cart for us to Trick or Treat in style. We had tons of fun meeting up with friends along our route. After a brief intermission of cupcakes and hot cider, we treated some more and then headed over to another couples house in the neighborhood and had chili and lots of other goodies. We talked and laughed for a while and then hopped on the golf cart and four wheeler and headed back to the Hesters where we we ended our evening.
I was asked a couple of months back to do a guest designer spot for a Design Challenge and Inspiration blog called SCRAP-A-Tale. Tracy and Sophia have been awesome to work with! I am also doing a challenge for them this week, along with a Canvas project. Go check it out and join the fun! 
