Vacation Continued...

So..I'm back..where were we..oh yes..cute couple pics..here's a fun one of Tammy and Mark taken while we were at Pecker's(what a name!LOL)Mark being a very silly boy here too!



The guys got to go out fishing while us girls hung out at the pool..here's the guys heading out to get some fish..Scott caught 3 I believe!



Tammy, Randy(their sitter), Haley and Carmi after the guys left to fish..


Love this pic of my little guy when we late one night did Go-carts. He didn't have anyone to ride with so he got to ride the little ones.



and a cute one of the guys after Go-carts...



Scott and Haley playing H20 Uno..we love Uno and note Park sleeping in the background..



We had fun..can't wait to do it again! Thanks for joining me on our trip adventure via blogger!LOL

Julia

Time to Catch Up..........

Wow..it's been as always a busy few weeks. My last post was right before we left for vacation..so let's get caught up!

We had a great time in the Lake of the Ozarks. Didn't think I would like it as much as going to the beach(love the beach!) it was different but still equally fun!!! I liked the condo we stayed in and that it had 2 pools with one on the "point" so you were right on the Lake to watch all the cool yes...very cool boats go by. So here's some pics..

a view from our room..and the pool we hung out at is on the top right where the trees are..



So we went out fishing and Connor caught his first fish and a good sized one too..a 19 inch Bass! Talk about one excited kid!





Had lots of fun hanging out with Tammy and Mark and their crew. The adults went to dinner since Tam and Mark had a sitter come along and of all places we ate... it was called Peckers!LOL So..of course we had to take a pic with the dude! Yes..I was being silly!!!



and some cute couple pics..



Scott and I look a little devilish with the red background behind us don't we? Okay..Blogger won't allow more pics on my post..so I'll submit this for now..check back for more updates on the trip and for my scrappin friends..updates from CHA!

Talk to you soon...the now new 37 year old!

Julia

Playing with medal

As well as knitting with wire I am now into making medal charms for my bracelets. These take a while to make. Cutting up cans then grinding, fileing and sanding and my fav hammering. I bought myself an anvil this weekend and I have been hammering away, Really gets some fustration out. But the end results are well worth it and each set seems to have a story to tell.

I also got a table grinder this weekend but that is gonna take some practice. I believe my dremil is probally a better choice for these than the grinder. However the grinder does make really cool knitting needles. '

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We're heading out...

that is to say tomorrow we're heading out to the Lake with our best friends. Should be alot of fun. We all took a trip together about what..8 years ago!LOL Prekids for them..just Con and Haley for us. But it was fun..this will be better though! We have plans to boat, fish, sun, sun, and sun some more and swim. And maybe check out a water park too! I am just looking forward to a complete and total break from reality! And I checked out 7 books at the library..we'll see how many I get to read! Here's a pic of Tammy and I taken on the 4th! She and I and her crew are so looking forward to getting away!



Our last trip was 2 years ago and we had the best time ever and met Mark and Sharon from Scotland..seen here just last month in Mexico. Guys...we so wish we could have made it!!! Thanks for the cool pic of you both..I am posting it here because if I looked this good in a bikini I would want it here too and Mark has simply the coolest tattoo! So there!



So we're outta here soon..new tile floor is supposed to be done while we're gone and my cool new foyer/entry light..can't wait!

Lynne..thanks again..you're just awesome! Wish I could have stole away in your suitcase! It looks simply incredible as you did! Watch your mailbox!

Smiles..

Julia

New Paper Salon

YEAH! Paper Salon has given us designers the thumbs up for showing off our new creations we've made with the newest products! These products will be released at the upcoming CHA show that I will be helping at in Chicago! Can't wait! So here's some new things to drool over!!

New Dazzle paper line and new Oh Sew Cute Stamps and Hemlines (stitches) stamps...



New Tribecca paper line and new Small Talk stamps(LOVE THESE!!)...



New Harmony paper line(not much shown here) and new Oh Sew Cute Stamps...



New All Stitched Up rubons..these are amazing and so so so easy to use!



Love this...new All Stitched Up papers and stickers!!!



and last to show my favorite of the projects...using the All Stitched Up papers and diecut tags and more!



So that's some for now..the papers are amazing..double sided with a coordinating solid on the reverse, alphabet stickers, diecuts and tags, new rubons, new stamps..tons of them and new ink colors! Be sure to check them out! www.papersalon.com

Julia

Has it been a month?

I believe I missed the whole month of June. Been busy. School is out and the grandkids keep me busy. I have been doing a lot of knitting with my wire and keep finding the best beads. Michaels has a whole new line of beads and I found a new little bead shop not to far from where I live.

I am also working almost daily in my paint shop program. Learning animations, making backgrounds and learning how to make picture tubes.

It is a rainy day in N C , I have the grandkids and we are all stuck in the house. We are gonna watch a movie in a few so will try and be back later.

Finally relax time. I am working on another bracelet. Even worked on a castle today with one of my grandson's. looks pretty good.

Well that is it for today. Just to tired to type much more. Besides hubby and I are watching Supernatural. Love that show.

Projects Continued

Okay for some reason Parker's didn't load and Blogger won't let me edit the original post with it! So here it is..

New ScrapJazz Projects

So..thought you'd like to see what all I have been up to besides saying I'm busy. Which I am. But here's some of the projects I have made that I can show you. The others..top secret..not available for viewing yet until Paper Salon gives the thumbs up!

First one..layout for ScrapJazz's "Faith/Values" theme and uses what else..some cool Bo Bunny stuff! It's a good one with journaling about Connor and is never ending issues with perfection that he puts upon himself and upsets himself. He just needs to believe in himself like we do!



Some for ScrapJazz using the Around The Block fun products...





and for some fun, cool projects using the PageFrames products. I decided to make each of the kids something for their bedroom doors. Each different and reflecting them and I think I love these more than the last ones I did. The kids definitely did!

Con's..used Basic Grey papers and dry erase marker to let him write things and then change them. Cool huh?



Haley's..my personal favorite well..one of them!HA Bo Bunny papers and me and my flowers!



And Parker's..fitting him perfectly as he loves loves pirates and had his getup on the other day and I caught these pics of him!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/Buzybunny/Matey.jpg
Don't you agree! It's perfect right!

That's it for today,



Julia