Another unexpected day...

Life is about making changes, go with the flow. Well today was one of those days.
I had planned on cleaning the house and getting laundry cleaned and put away. Well, thing all changed when Sammie says "Daddy? Did you remember that you have centers today?" Robert looks at me and I agree that it will be me going to help out with Sammie's class. Robert had to be at the store to attend a meeting. So off to Sammie's school I go.

It was a perfect center for me to work. The Arts & Craft table!!! The kids assignment was to paint a snowman. It was a fun little project to do with the kids.
I loved that we were able to paint.

Look at all the fun paint the kids got to play with today.

I was happy that I was able to help out at Sammie's school today.  I had a blast. However, I was unable to do laundry and get the house clean.  I am okay with it waiting for another day.  So after school we decided to go visit Robert at work...hopefully soon we will be able to open our doors to the public.

Okay..off to figure out what do to for dinner.  Until next time, Happy crafting.

Another unexpected day...

Life is about making changes, go with the flow. Well today was one of those days.
I had planned on cleaning the house and getting laundry cleaned and put away. Well, thing all changed when Sammie says "Daddy? Did you remember that you have centers today?" Robert looks at me and I agree that it will be me going to help out with Sammie's class. Robert had to be at the store to attend a meeting. So off to Sammie's school I go.

It was a perfect center for me to work. The Arts & Craft table!!! The kids assignment was to paint a snowman. It was a fun little project to do with the kids.
I loved that we were able to paint.

Look at all the fun paint the kids got to play with today.

I was happy that I was able to help out at Sammie's school today.  I had a blast. However, I was unable to do laundry and get the house clean.  I am okay with it waiting for another day.  So after school we decided to go visit Robert at work...hopefully soon we will be able to open our doors to the public.

Okay..off to figure out what do to for dinner.  Until next time, Happy crafting.

Busy, busy....

Today was the first day back of school for Sammie and Drew. Sammie woke up, ate breakfast, got dressed without any arguments or having to tell her 20 times to get her shoes. For Drew, same thing, we didn't have our quarrels we usually have in the morning. I think they were eager to go back to school and get back to a normal routine. I was absolutely stunned about our morning.

So my day started of very productive. I have been working on some layouts for CHA. Let me tell you how thrilled I am to work with Teresa Collin's new release. She really knocked this out of the park with these collections. I cannot even tell you or begin to tell you which ones are my favorites. I cannot wait to show you. But for now...Sorry you just have to wait!

Oh! I forgot to mention...Sign-up to get the Teresa Collins Newsletter Here. Check out the December Issue HERE filled with some great inspiration using the Noel line. Sign up!

Okay..so I won't leave you stranded without any pictures or a crafty project, So here is a picture of a mini album I made for my December swap partner Michelle on Life on the {Scrap}beach. I love these ladies! So here is a sample of Michelle's mini album.

Samples of the embellishments I put in the mini album.

Okay..So I have been busy with getting layouts and other projects together in preparation for CHA and cannot wait to share. I still have some more deadlines to finish, so until next time...Happy Crafting!

Busy, busy....

Today was the first day back of school for Sammie and Drew. Sammie woke up, ate breakfast, got dressed without any arguments or having to tell her 20 times to get her shoes. For Drew, same thing, we didn't have our quarrels we usually have in the morning. I think they were eager to go back to school and get back to a normal routine. I was absolutely stunned about our morning.

So my day started of very productive. I have been working on some layouts for CHA. Let me tell you how thrilled I am to work with Teresa Collin's new release. She really knocked this out of the park with these collections. I cannot even tell you or begin to tell you which ones are my favorites. I cannot wait to show you. But for now...Sorry you just have to wait!

Oh! I forgot to mention...Sign-up to get the Teresa Collins Newsletter Here. Check out the December Issue HERE filled with some great inspiration using the Noel line. Sign up!

Okay..so I won't leave you stranded without any pictures or a crafty project, So here is a picture of a mini album I made for my December swap partner Michelle on Life on the {Scrap}beach. I love these ladies! So here is a sample of Michelle's mini album.

Samples of the embellishments I put in the mini album.

Okay..So I have been busy with getting layouts and other projects together in preparation for CHA and cannot wait to share. I still have some more deadlines to finish, so until next time...Happy Crafting!

1.1.11 Happy New Year!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I was unable to stay up and bring in the new year. I did wake up around 3 a.m. then fell back to sleep around 5 a.m. Welcome to my crazy sleep patterns. However, I did finally roll out of bed around 8:30 this morning.

Robert had the kids feed and everything. I even got scrambled eggs for breakfast. Wow..what a great way to bring in the new year.

Sammie had a play date, and Drew had a guest over for a play date. After everyone was home and guests were gone, Drew and Caroline went sledding with dad. Sammie and I stayed home and put the tree away. Organizing and getting things cleaned up is what I have been doing all day!

School starts for the kids on Monday! I am trying to get the house ready so I can work and be productive!

Our new year day has been crazy and busy...maybe a sign of what the year has to bring? We are excited and know that 2011 is going to be a great year! Off to keep organizing the house to have a productive first week of the year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

1.1.11 Happy New Year!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I was unable to stay up and bring in the new year. I did wake up around 3 a.m. then fell back to sleep around 5 a.m. Welcome to my crazy sleep patterns. However, I did finally roll out of bed around 8:30 this morning.

Robert had the kids feed and everything. I even got scrambled eggs for breakfast. Wow..what a great way to bring in the new year.

Sammie had a play date, and Drew had a guest over for a play date. After everyone was home and guests were gone, Drew and Caroline went sledding with dad. Sammie and I stayed home and put the tree away. Organizing and getting things cleaned up is what I have been doing all day!

School starts for the kids on Monday! I am trying to get the house ready so I can work and be productive!

Our new year day has been crazy and busy...maybe a sign of what the year has to bring? We are excited and know that 2011 is going to be a great year! Off to keep organizing the house to have a productive first week of the year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Wow..still recovering from Christmas...

I hope everyone  had a great Christmas. This was our first Christmas in Utah. It was our first Christmas together with JUST our immediate family. It was nice and I actually enjoyed myself that day. The kids were excited and it was everything they wished for. They really had a great day.

My brother came to town, and we celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve. The kids were so excited that they could  open a couple of the gifts.

Ready to open gifts!

I wanted to get a quick picture of the kids with my brother...yea...they wanted to play!  But at least I have a picture.

 

Drew, Jubert, Ann, Caroline and Sammie

Then Robert and I put everyone to bed and Santa could  visit. It was a memorable Christmas at the Cratin house.

I was fortunate enough to be able to take some engagement pictures of Jubert and Ann. I am pleased with how they turned out.  Tonight we went to Temple Square to try and take some pictures with the lights.  We could  get a couple, but it got dark quick.  However, we have a couple of great shots.  We even could  get away and have a nice dinner.  I loved it.  I could  spend time with my brother and his future wife. My future sister in law,  I am over the top excited and so happy for the two of them and starting a life together.

So my family is happy and excited about next year!  Hope you had a great Christmas.  I Cannot wait to get 2011 started.  Hope you have a happy NEW YEAR!  Time to spend more quality time with my family before "crazy time starts."

Until the next time...have fun creating.