My Sketchbook, my Life

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here's the link

oh, one more thing...

I did get a few orders out before I left, so happy day!  everyone else i will ship Tuesday.

Check out this website I found.  I just read it thinking... this is so me.  (Is that a good thing?)!  I loved it.  Have a great weekend!

http://themeanestmom.blogspot.com/

And I'm off!!!

to see the big apple.  I lived in New jersey for a couple years as a girl (around 7th-8th grade I believe)  and went to the city a few times.  I remember the smell, the street cart pretzels and hotdogs... and remember thinking everyone and everything moved at an incredible pace.  I LOVED IT.  still do, and I am so excited to get to go this weekend.  Nate, never being out east before is in for a treat.  I think if I was still young and reckless, I would love to live in that city.

... oh and you haven't truely eaten pizza until you have eaten New York pizza. 

just fyi

Be back Monday!

I'm Late,... i'm late.... {for a very important date?}

For all who are waiting on orders for the YW Flag Banner...

i am so sorry it is taking longer than usual.  The printing company that I use for the canvas printing is having issues with their printer.  It has been one thing after another, and they are running behind on their orders, which means I am running behind on my orders.  If you need your flag set by a certain date desperately, shoot me an email, and I will do THE BEST I can do for you.  I HOPE to have EVERYONES order out by Tuesday (3-11)next week.  I am leaving out of town tomorrow and will be back Sunday.  The printers promised me my orders by Monday the latest, which means if I work my butt off and enlist a little help, and can get orders going out by Tuesday.  If there is a tiny miracle and I am called saying they have some ready tonight, I will try my hardest to get them in the mail before my flight tomorrow.  I know some of you have been waiting for a while now.  I am so sorry!

New YW Products available

I have been working on coordinating products to go along with the banner.  I have the YW Theme ready in a 11x14 professional print, ready to be framed and hung. 

I also have these sets of value cards ready.  I have had them ready for a while, but didn't want to sell them until they announced the statement/scripture for Virtue.  Sis. Dibb told me what it was a while ago, so I could send them some sets of the cards, but I didn't want to sell them before they did the official announcement.  I can get discounts on large quantity orders, so email me if you have questions before you order.

these are both available in my etsy shoppe, (link upper right) or email me directly

SOME FUN STUFF

I have been working just a little lately.   I did a new logo and business cards for my dear friend Jona.   She is here.  Her shop sells some of the cutest fabrics.  I love to browse through them.  Though I am not good enough friends with my dear old sewing machine to actually buy the cute fabric.  {one day I will be... one goal in life}  Anyway, here is what we came up with

  

For the past while, I have been searching for a photographer to take our family portraits.  It's pretty sad when Madi, who is almost six, does not exist in our last family portrait.  That's how long it has been folks.... I know pathetic.   And the funny thing is she is the total poser.. she Loves her picture taken!  She will come in the room all dressed "in her best outfit"  and say Look mom.. take a picture of me!  In my search I came across Haylee Bean Photography and just fell head over heels.  She takes pictures, that why I would if I could!  I am so excited to save up some $$$ and call her!  Go take a peek!

Bakerella does it again

I love this website.  I wish I was creative in the kitchen like this.  If you haven't seen this you should click over to her website to see this.  Everything is cake.  Even the box !  you won't believe it till you see it for yourself.  Go check out how she does this:!

Looky, Looky

I am so excited to show you this!  I received an email from Sis. Dibb (2nd Counselor in YW General Presidency)  a couple of days ago.  And she sent me this picture of my flag banner hanging up in the YW General Presidency Office!  I am so excited they like it!  wow. 

i am in pain

So When I was in highschool I took a snowboarding class -once.  I have skiied since I was in 5th grade, and I manage myself quite well on skis.  But tonight we went to Park City Resort, and took Lauren and Carter just for some night skiing (3:30-7:30)  They each had taken a snowboarding lesson, and learned pretty fast, so Nate & I thought we would just take them to refresh their skills, and do no lessons this time, since it was only for a couple of hours.  Well the kids did great!  Nate & I thought since we would be with the kids the whole time, skiing might not be as fun, since we would be having to stay at the kids speed. So we decided to try snowboarding too.  Ugh.  Let's just say he and the kids went down the hill twice in the time I did once.  Holy crap  I am in so much pain.  This 30something body, does not work like my 16 year old body did.  I beat it up tonight, and it is paying me back.  Big time.  If I can move in the morning it will be a miracle.  I have decided snowboarding is something you learn to do when you are young, or you don't do it.  Maybe, I will join in Carters class next time. 

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