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.

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.

Merry Christmas!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

I just woke up and wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.

I also wanted to share the HUGE Giveaway from Teresa Collins Check it out HERE!

I am blessed to work with such a wonderful, caring and talented person...Teresa Collins. Go check out her blog for the amazing opportunity.

Off to open presents with the kids. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

I just woke up and wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.

I also wanted to share the HUGE Giveaway from Teresa Collins Check it out HERE!

I am blessed to work with such a wonderful, caring and talented person...Teresa Collins. Go check out her blog for the amazing opportunity.

Off to open presents with the kids. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

So much fun...

The kids are on winter break so things are a little crazy around the house. We have been playing games an a ton of computer games. I have been working on getting holiday cards out and pulling addresses off the computer. They think they are helping and doing their work when they are on the computer. At least they are playing the educational websites.


First I would like to share a layout using Teresa Collins Noel line.

Crazy Drew Christmas Layout

This was a picture from last Christmas. If you know my boy he is a total goofball. This layout is the perfect representation of Drew.

Last night Sammie lost her third tooth. This was her front tooth. We were all using the computer and she jumps up and says "Thank you Drew for helping my tooth come out! I love you! Look Mom my tooth is out!" Apparently Drew was sitting behind Sammie pushing her while she was playing on the computer and pushed her while she was holding her tooth and knocked it out, the tooth has been loose for a couple of days.
Here is a picture of her and her new smile!

Sammie's new smile.

Okay...off to finish some projects like clean house, finish the holiday cards, wrapping gifts, start preparing for Christmas Eve Dinner. Oh...So excited that my brother and his fiancee are spending the holidays with us.  SUPER EXCITED!  Our first Christmas in UTAH!   Okay...have a great day....

OH!!!! Let me tell you a secret...YOU DO NOT want to miss out on the HUGE giveaway on Teresa Blog on CHRISTMAS.  TRUST ME ON THIS.  Make sure to check her blog everyday.  I am telling you...here is the link....HERE!

Okay... of to be productive! Till next time...be creative and enjoy life NOW!

So much fun...

The kids are on winter break so things are a little crazy around the house. We have been playing games an a ton of computer games. I have been working on getting holiday cards out and pulling addresses off the computer. They think they are helping and doing their work when they are on the computer. At least they are playing the educational websites.


First I would like to share a layout using Teresa Collins Noel line.

Crazy Drew Christmas Layout

This was a picture from last Christmas. If you know my boy he is a total goofball. This layout is the perfect representation of Drew.

Last night Sammie lost her third tooth. This was her front tooth. We were all using the computer and she jumps up and says "Thank you Drew for helping my tooth come out! I love you! Look Mom my tooth is out!" Apparently Drew was sitting behind Sammie pushing her while she was playing on the computer and pushed her while she was holding her tooth and knocked it out, the tooth has been loose for a couple of days.
Here is a picture of her and her new smile!

Sammie's new smile.

Okay...off to finish some projects like clean house, finish the holiday cards, wrapping gifts, start preparing for Christmas Eve Dinner. Oh...So excited that my brother and his fiancee are spending the holidays with us.  SUPER EXCITED!  Our first Christmas in UTAH!   Okay...have a great day....

OH!!!! Let me tell you a secret...YOU DO NOT want to miss out on the HUGE giveaway on Teresa Blog on CHRISTMAS.  TRUST ME ON THIS.  Make sure to check her blog everyday.  I am telling you...here is the link....HERE!

Okay... of to be productive! Till next time...be creative and enjoy life NOW!

Finally getting into the holiday spirit.

It has taken me a bit to get into the holiday season. I think it was because we have been so busy with trying to get Jump Around Utah open, all the kids school activities and just other things going on, I haven't been in the holiday spirit. However, the other day something  clicked. I wasn't as stressed anymore and just went with the flow.


The last couple of days have been busy with the kids' school programs. It was so cute to see each of my kids perform with their classes.

Sammie at her school performance.

Drew at his school performance.

We finally took pictures with Santa. We got the kids dressed to visit Santa, and they were so excited to see him and tell him what they want for Christmas. We knew this would be the first year we would be able to get a picture with Santa without anyone crying...or without making mom and dad get in the picture. Success! Caroline was so excited she got to dress up. The other two were in school programs, and she felt a little left out. So here she is all proud of herself. I have to say...Caroline needed a bit of bling. I took some Teresa Collins blingage, Amy's Gems added a Jumbo Zot to the back of the gem and added it to her dress, no pins to stick her or me. Then I took one of Miranda's Jewels and added it to a ribbon I tied in her hair. Perfect jewelry for children.

Caroline excited to go see Santa.

So now that I have pictures of the kids with Santa, I could  make the Christmas Cards.  I created them and sent them off to get printed. Phew. One more thing off my list.  The kids are now out for their winter break.  It is time to get crafty with the kids.


Okay... off to bed, another busy day tomorrow. Don't forget to check out Teresa Collins Blog HERE for the great giveaway!