the inevitable....

No matter how hard I try, taking Vitamin c and not kissing them on the lips, J and I have managed to catch whatever the heck the girls have.
Doesn't the good Lord know that if I'm down and out, then it's a free for all here?!? Like babies escaping the family room gates, opening boxes of cereal and having their way with them??

Poor Brenna was not herself on Friday when I picked her up from school, and by the time we were having dinner I could feel she had a fever. The next day she didn't get out of my bed, fevers returned as soon as the medicine wore off, she did not even to come down stairs. Brooke seemed fine, so we went for a ride to my dad's house to drop off a birthday card for my brother.

Fast forward to Sunday, Brooke wakes up with a 102 fever, coughing, crying, and J tells me he thinks he's coming down with "something". So I decided to miss church and take care of everyone. Last night was rough, everyone kept waking up for medicine and drinks and to put in complaints to Mama.
Hmmm, guess who woke up and felt like a truck hit her this morning? Yup, you guessed it. My back is hurting something fierce and my throat and chest feel raw. Not good! I can't even sit up straight! I think I have to break down and get some Nyquil or something to take stronger then advil.

I did however get this layout done on Friday night with my March Studio Calico kit. It is beautiful, with fun bits and pieces.

That bee stamp is so cute, I'm going to keep that forever!!

Well, I had better get some meds, juice and some much needed rest.

Just breathe......

Yesterday was so super productive! I love accomplishing everything on my to-do list.

Jeno cooked, and after a record early dinner (4:45pm), we took a drive to see the swollen rivers around town. Some had clearly flooded and there is something so awesome about a river run wild. I guess it will be something I will miss about living in Connecticut.

After that, we wanted to kill some time, so we went to TJ Maxx and got the girls CAAUUUUTE Church clothes. Matching little outfits. Those days are going to be far and few between, so I might as well get my fix in. (well, that is what I told J when he gave me the eye roll when showing him the outfits). And I got a pair of black flats. yay!! And while I was trying on shoes, Brooke cleared off an entire shelf of size nines. woops!


The BIG NEWS for the day is that Brooke said three new words. She's been slow to talk but tonight she said eyes, nose and mouth. Up until now it's been No No No and why in here sweet as can be voice.

I made this little page to document her last month. And, again more Candy Shoppe happiness here!

Oh I love this girl! She is so kissable and lovely and I so enjoy her. She is a mess and gets into EVERYTHING! When my friends tell me to bring her over, I usually ask them to up their insurance policy - and I'm serious! She is like a tornado entering a room every time!
Well, I am off to run some errands and enjoy the day! I hope you have a fun filled day!!
xo Chris

Isn't it something...

Yesterday, at Church, we heard how the prophesy of Jesus Christ was linked throughout the Bible, the exact scriptures all linked back to Abraham. For the record, I was raised a Catholic and went to private Catholic school for eight years, and never once was the body of Christ / sacrament ever explained to me like it was yesterday. Now, I'm not knocking the Catholic Church in any way shape or form - let me just say that, But, when they gave us the sacrament, we had to hold it until a certain scripture, and the entire time, I was reflecting about how the apostles must have felt when Jesus gave it to them at the last supper. This was his body and blood, did they understand what it meant? I looked down at my little piece of bread and wine (grape juice) and I had a moment of pure grace. I think it was the first time I practiced Eucharisteo and told the Lord, thank you for giving me you. Isn't that something?

Then we came home from Church, and the grocery store and napped for four hours! Jeno made us one of our favorites for dinner, pork chops with potatoes and vinegar peppers. It was delish!

On Friday night, I participated in some of the Jenni Bowlin crop challenges. I love timed challenges, they really push me to move my butt and to not over think a page. I love this first one and look how simple it is! All made from scraps too! For this one we had to use a quote:



and this one had to be about me:



Both were made from the February Studio Calico kit, Candy Shoppe and the add ons.

Well, I have a HUGE to do list ahead of me and I love nothing more than crossing off items on it. Today feels like it's going to be very productive!!

I hope you have a great day!!

xo
Chris

four on friday

Right now




Just her and I, no makeup or shower yet, hair pulled back. Au natural.

The house is quiet and the dishes from breakfast await me. Homemade chocolate chip and pecan waffles and freshly cut pineapple, mango and strawberries. They loved it!

A layout:

Finished reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp last night. Loved it. Inspiring faith.

The office needs a cleaning, especially my desk:

Just a quick post! Off to tackle the office and dishes, and some shipping and the most important thing of all, Miss Brooke.

Hope you have a great weekend!!

xo

Chris

I would want to know about this...And a giveaway

Okay, those who read my blog, know that I never advertise anything we sell on eBay. In this case however, since most readers are women, fabulous savvy creative women, I thought this was worth sharing. Believe me if my friend were selling crazy cool designer items, such as:



Jimmy Choo boots, Prada boots, Current Elliot jeans, Elizabeth & James boots, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Prada shoes, Gucci shoes, Prada jeans, Donald Pilner bags, Ralph Lauren black label clothing, Made & crafted Levi's jeans and so MUCH MORE at a fraction of the original price....I would want to know.

I have just received hundreds of designer shoes, jeans, bags and accessories and i'm loading up my ebay. If you would like to see the listings, please check out this link:


http://shop.ebay.com/she_does_designer/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

I have 100% feedback, I combine on shipping and take precise measurements!

And of course if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!

For my blog readers and friends only, I will take $5.00 off the shipping of even just one item!! Just shoot me an email to let me know that you read about the shipping discount here!!

Have a great day!!

xo

Chris

In the thick of it....

The terrible two's that is. No lie, the day she turned 20 months she has started this crying - for - two - hours - a - day - business. And, she won't sit in her high chair, nooo that is just not good enough and for the love of Pete, don't try to help her eat. Big mistake, like HUGE. She has her own agenda and we had better get on board!!

Last night when I was trying to wash dishes and clean up she was having a major meltdown and was just screaming/crying so badly. I have no idea what the problem was, but I had to stop and just hold her for fear of a neighbor calling Child Services - it's that bad. Poor thing, I held her for about 20 minutes and she calmed down. I pray that this passes quickly.

I do love to comfort her, she is still letting me know she needs me. She is still a baby, my very big baby! She loves to be held a lot, and minus the screaming in my ear, I love it. Her breath warm against my face, sweet pudgy hands holding onto my neck. Those blue eyes like the sky in heaven, she melts me so.

Because, you know, they grow too fast. Brenna who is 3 months away from the big six, has her first loose tooth. She was so excited when I told her it wasn't a toothache, she was jumping up and down! Jeno and I just looked at each other and didn't have to say a word. We knew what each other was thinking, "where has the time gone?" . Too fast!

These plus so more are the reasons I scrapbook. To capture and hold onto memories, stories for later. I don't want to forget how excited she was by a wiggly little tooth.

I have a few more Candy Shoppe layouts to share, thanks for hanging in there!!

because she really is:)

and, well, my reason for everything!

Well, I hope you have a beautiful day!
xo
Chris