first paper work.

Here is my son's first piece of paper from preschool! He got it today. Those are some pretty good letters considering that is the first time he has done that letter. I don't think that he wrote his name because he usually does it much bigger, maybe he had some help with that. I was so emotional about his first piece of work that I rushed home to do this:

Voila! A cute new folder to keep every single piece of paper in! I also added a matching clip with a jump ring to help keep it closed because there are no pockets and I added a file folder sticker with his full name to the tab. So cute! And of course he is four, so I added that. Now all it needs is a date, and I think that will go on the inside. Hope he gets more papers on Friday! later.

i made a difference.

Yep, I made a difference today. I donated blood for the first time. I thought if my grandma could do it, so could I. January is also National Blood Donor month, what a time to start! I totally loved the whole process and FREE cookies! And I got this awesome sticker. So it's official, I'll donate every 56 days now. Next appointment is in March.

Here are some fun facts that I learned today: Type Os make the best presidents and criminals. Al Capone was an O. Someone needs blood every 3 seconds and 1 unit can save up to 3 people. Ronald Regan required 12 units after his assassination attempt. And 95% of all people will need blood, but only 5% of the population donates blood. Just some things to think about.

monday.

My cutie! Just sharing a photo from a week or so ago. I am in such a creative slump right now. I have many things I need and want to work on, but when I set down, nothing happens. So for now, just another photo. Hope you all had a good start to another week. We did. Later.

three layouts

I did 5 layouts today and thought I'd share some. All simple and loving them all. Hope you all are having a good weekend. later.

my new toy.

Okay so here it is! My newest toy. I know what you are thinking. "A scale?" Lame. But this is not just any old scale. This is the mack-daddy of scales. Let me tell you why. This scale does it all. It uses a BIA to measure overall health. The results are analyzed along with gender, age, height and weight for the most accurate at home reading available. Measurements include weight, body fat %, body water %, daily calorie intake, metabolic age, bone mass, muscle mass, physique rating and visceral fat rating! There is a four person memory on it, a healthy range indicator, and a memory. Now that's the bomb! And price? We'll just skip that part. (Ouchh!)

I finally decide that I needed a better scale. I have the old dial one that turns and never gives me a good result. And as most of you know, I have lost 11 pounds and thought to keep going I needed something better to weigh in on.

So now you want the bad news, huh? It's on back order till February 16. Grrrrrrrr!! Oh well, what can you do? Later.

one happy momma.

Wohooooo! I am one happy momma! Today we went to the mall and JCPenny's is having one heck of a sale. I bought Jason 9 pairs of pants and 9 shirts for $27 and total retail was $213! Amazing! Jason even got into it. I told him he had to buy clothes with the number 4 on it, so he was like "Mom, here's a four!" And added it to our over sized pile! He even picked out some faves like Diego, Blues Clues, 2 Sesame Streets, Batman and all sorts of sports ones. The shirts were like .98 cents a piece marked down from $7.99. The cargo pants were $2.48 marked down from $19.99! And the character shirts were $$1.48 marked down from $11.99 each! I am so happy right now.

One more cute thing, Jason picked up a 6 month outfit and I said "Oh that's for a baby." And he said "Maybe we should have a baby and buy this." Too Cute!! But I think a Batman shirt is a much cheaper compromise!! Later.

O is for Outdoors

Just a quick layout that I did yesterday afternoon in between work. Loving it! The scan is okay, but I did notice there is a flaw at the top with the cardstock..but it is from the scanner. I guess I need to clean it off, there is some Staz On, glitter and glue on the scanner bed. Oh well! Later.

cowboy attitude.

And who couldn't love a face like this? What a goof! We went to a pro bull riding event on the 13th and this was the best photo of the night. (And a new personal favorite of mine.) He wore his cowboy hat that has been crumpled every which way, and obviously you can tell that he is annoyed (as usual) with the camera in his face. He enjoyed the whole show and had all the yummies his tummy could handle. And one heck of a cowboy attitude.

i love this kid.

Just a few photos from today that I love. Man, I love this kid. What a goof! I found this brand new shirt in his dresser and he loves it! I am not sure that he even knows who Robin is but he coundn't care less. Anyway had a good day here. Got some scrappin done and babysat the neighbors kid. Nothing exciting here. Later.

my two boys.

Hey! Got these back today from the photo lab and thought they were some cute dad, son shots. The second one is from the Monster Truck Nationals that we went to on the 5th. And the other is just outside of our house. Too cute!

Not much going on here today. Lots of snow. Daddy took Jason sleding which Jason calls "sleighing." Also spent some time at Barnes and Noble. Then back out into the snow for a snowball fight! Awwwww..what a lazy Sunday!