Happy Memorial Day Weekend to my good friends south of the border :)
I hope you all have better long weekend weather than we did here last weekend for our CDN. long weekend !!! It looks like we're in for a beautiful weekend here now though, so I'm good with that !!! Hopefully we'll get home flowers planted this weekend since it will be warmer.
I keep forgetting to share this funny little story with you all....a couple of weeks ago I took all 5 of the kids to have their eyes tested. It's a lot easier to take them at once rather than make 3 appts to spread it out so we usually get quite a bit of attention when people ask if they're all ours :) To which I proudly reply....YES !!!! Anywhooo...we just switched to a new eye Dr. and so you're never sure how they feel about home schooling, large families, etc. So Mackenzie was already in with the Dr. when I got through filling out forms and found her. As I entered the room the Dr. says..."Mackenzie was just telling me that she's home schooled." Okay...here's where I always wait to hear what someone's opinion of home schooling is. She seemed very cool about....wheww !! Not that it matters but it always makes life a little easier. So, she asks Mackenzie if she can read and for some bizarre unknown reason to me Mackenzie says..."no". I almost jumped up and screamed "Mackenzie, what are you talking about of course you can read!!!!....Don't be foolish" But...after many years of parenting and home schooling I didn't freak out and gently reminded Mackenzie that yes indeed she can read. Our poor eye Dr. looked seriously confused but we muddled through that little awkward moment and moved along with the eye exam. Next, she asked Mackenzie is she ever gets headaches, to which Mackenzie replied..."No, not usually....only when my mom hits me with the soccer ball in the head and then everything goes black for about 3 seconds". I died a little. The week before when Mac had soccer practice the coach asked the parents to play a game against the kids. Mac was goalie and as I kicked the ball it hit her right square in the forehead. You can only imagine how badly I felt. Unfortunately Mac had no idea of how badly timed the story was when she shared it with our NEW eye Dr. Thankfully, she laughed. I kept looking in my rear view mirror all the way home expecting to be pulled over by the police and have my children taken away. Kids truly do say the darnest things !!!!
While going through my usual blog roll I found this adorable card made by Lauren Meader and she also posted instructions as well. Lauren is a monster talented....enjoy surfing her blog :)
Here's my card...tell me what ya think.....ok....ok...ok !!! I'm so needy :)
Supplies: All Stampin' Up! Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Smarty Pants; Paper: Cutie Pie, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Rose Red, So Saffron; Ink: Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron, Black Stazon; Accessories: Build a Brad, Hobby Blade, 5/8" Celery Grosgrain
Tonight is Mackenzie's FIRST soccer game....she's a little nervous but I know she'll have a great time !! She's a go getter so she'll be fine :) !!!
Thanks for checking me out today (I always love it when people check me out....hehehehe) Hug the ones you love and take a little time to create this weekend !!!
I hope you all have better long weekend weather than we did here last weekend for our CDN. long weekend !!! It looks like we're in for a beautiful weekend here now though, so I'm good with that !!! Hopefully we'll get home flowers planted this weekend since it will be warmer.
I keep forgetting to share this funny little story with you all....a couple of weeks ago I took all 5 of the kids to have their eyes tested. It's a lot easier to take them at once rather than make 3 appts to spread it out so we usually get quite a bit of attention when people ask if they're all ours :) To which I proudly reply....YES !!!! Anywhooo...we just switched to a new eye Dr. and so you're never sure how they feel about home schooling, large families, etc. So Mackenzie was already in with the Dr. when I got through filling out forms and found her. As I entered the room the Dr. says..."Mackenzie was just telling me that she's home schooled." Okay...here's where I always wait to hear what someone's opinion of home schooling is. She seemed very cool about....wheww !! Not that it matters but it always makes life a little easier. So, she asks Mackenzie if she can read and for some bizarre unknown reason to me Mackenzie says..."no". I almost jumped up and screamed "Mackenzie, what are you talking about of course you can read!!!!....Don't be foolish" But...after many years of parenting and home schooling I didn't freak out and gently reminded Mackenzie that yes indeed she can read. Our poor eye Dr. looked seriously confused but we muddled through that little awkward moment and moved along with the eye exam. Next, she asked Mackenzie is she ever gets headaches, to which Mackenzie replied..."No, not usually....only when my mom hits me with the soccer ball in the head and then everything goes black for about 3 seconds". I died a little. The week before when Mac had soccer practice the coach asked the parents to play a game against the kids. Mac was goalie and as I kicked the ball it hit her right square in the forehead. You can only imagine how badly I felt. Unfortunately Mac had no idea of how badly timed the story was when she shared it with our NEW eye Dr. Thankfully, she laughed. I kept looking in my rear view mirror all the way home expecting to be pulled over by the police and have my children taken away. Kids truly do say the darnest things !!!!
While going through my usual blog roll I found this adorable card made by Lauren Meader and she also posted instructions as well. Lauren is a monster talented....enjoy surfing her blog :)
Here's my card...tell me what ya think.....ok....ok...ok !!! I'm so needy :)
Supplies: All Stampin' Up! Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Smarty Pants; Paper: Cutie Pie, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Rose Red, So Saffron; Ink: Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron, Black Stazon; Accessories: Build a Brad, Hobby Blade, 5/8" Celery Grosgrain
Tonight is Mackenzie's FIRST soccer game....she's a little nervous but I know she'll have a great time !! She's a go getter so she'll be fine :) !!!
Thanks for checking me out today (I always love it when people check me out....hehehehe) Hug the ones you love and take a little time to create this weekend !!!
LOVE IT! The colors are great and I love the brad. I keep seeing cards using the BABs and eventually I will give in and purchase some myself :-)
Posted by: Amanda Angert | May 23, 2008 at 03:22 PM
LOL. That is the funniest story!! KIDS . . . . gotta love 'em!
Oh Yeah, and the card is great too :0)
Have a great weekend!!!!!
Posted by: Monique | May 23, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I love your card Corrine it came out beautiful!!! You did Lauren proud girl! I love Lauren's creations, she is one talented lady, & I would put you in her catagory any day! You are also one talented lady! I loved your story...so funny, thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Rita | May 23, 2008 at 08:24 PM
OH looks fabulous! Hope I made it easy for you. Great color choices. Thanks for playing along.
Posted by: Lauren (mytime) | May 23, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Teeheehee .... I'll admit I laughted a little reading your story!!!! Kids say the funniest things!! But your are an Amazing mother ... so don't ever doubt it!!!! (even if you drive in fear of being pulled over by the police or CAS knocking on your door) LOL ;) I totally love this card!! Its so cute and different!!! IT was so good to see you today even though it was only for a minute!!! Take care hun!! :]
Posted by: Michelle Dobbyn | May 23, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Oh my Gosh!! Thanks for the little giggle... Are kids the best.. I love teaching my little church class and getting there point of view on the world and their families... It's a hoot... I have so been there done that with my kids... thanks for sharing....I had one of those weeks too..
Posted by: Brooke S | May 23, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Cute card! TFS! Cute story, too.
I'm sure your daughter did great at her soccer game. She'll do fine as long as mom is watching and not on the other team aiming the ball for her head.....hehehe!
Luv ya,
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly Johnson | May 24, 2008 at 04:05 AM
Your story gives a whole new meaning to the term "soccer mom", LOL!!! Your card is super cute, love the build-a-brad center, nice touch.
Posted by: StampMom | May 24, 2008 at 07:47 AM
Love love love your fantastic blog and your adorable stories. What a super mom (and person!) you are (no matter what the new eye doc thinks - lol!) Re this card, I LOVE the clean look. The colors are fabulous...and how in the world have I missed that 'Frankenstein' stamp set - now I gotta have it!!! Love ya, Roxy! Enjoy that good weather!
Posted by: Brenda | May 24, 2008 at 08:36 AM
LOL...thanks for sharing your story! Sorry to hear you didn't have nice weather for the long weekend...ours was beautiful...almost 30 both days! Your card is wonderful, love that DP!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | May 24, 2008 at 09:56 AM
First of all, I LOVE that card, it is stinkin' adorable and I am sooo making one!!! So, now on to the kids - I have to tell you, I am quite concerned that you are hitting your children with large round rubber things and causing them to black out - I mean, really, Corrinne, there are people who can help you with this......LOL!!!!!! I would have wanted to fall right through the floor...HAH! Don't you just love them??!!!
Try and enjoy the nice weather this weekend, my friend! And guess what??? It's raining here on our long weekend - LOL!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | May 24, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Beautiful card, Corinne!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | May 24, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I've been reading your blog now for a week or so and so I've decided to come out of hiding..lol.. First off congrats on all your blessing and a biggg Congrats on your anniversary :) I love your creations and your posts put a smile on my face. I surely will be back as since the first day I found your little piece of the blogging world added you to my fav. list :)
Have a wonderful Weekend!! Hope you get to see your movie with your hubby!!!
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | May 24, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Roxy, this card is AWESOME! I want to CASE it so bad! It's just perfect in every way, my friend! GREAT job!
Posted by: Nancy Riley | May 25, 2008 at 05:48 PM