My new stroller!!!!!!!!!

I wanted this........................

but I got this, and I couldn't be happier!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night Dean surprised me by ordering this lovely brand new stroller for me. It was half the cost of the other one. It just made sense to buy this one instead of waiting and saving for the other one. I want to start exercising now, not two months from now when I could finally afford the other one. I am still sticking to my new healthier diet and the pounds are falling away slowly but surely. I am so excited to start jogging and training for my first half marathon in the fall. Thank you my sweet love for helping me to follow my dreams! I can't wait to get the stroller next week and take Aris and Zoe for their first jog around the Marina next week. I will be sure to post lots of pictures. Need to get back to work, I will post the work in progress pictures tonight.

Newest "Links I Like"

These are the only shots of the store I could find. I am sad because if you could see all the paper they carry, it seriously makes me drool.

I had a chance to run to one of my favorite scrapbooking store yesterday. The pink for "Ella" elephant just wasn't working for the illustration. I thought grey would work a little better and I needed to go and get some more paper. Scrapbooks Atelier is the most amazing store. They have the best selection of scrapbook paper here in Reno and ton's of embellishments for all your scrapbooking needs. The owners Silvia and her husband, and staff are super friendly. Silvia is not only a talented published scrapbook artist, business owner and mother of two darling girls, but a Dr. on top of all of the other amazing things she can do. It is a reminder to me that you can never dream too big. In her blog you can find layout ideas for all her amazing scrapbooking ideas. The layout's are set up so even the most inexperienced scrapbooker will find the ideas easy to use. I am linking you to her blog, you can link to the store website from her blog. Silvia was kind enough to look at my blog last night and left a super kind comment under yesterdays post. Thanks Silvia for your words of kindness and your creative spirit, you are truly an inspiration to us all!

(All photos of layouts are by Silvia, taken from her gallery of past layouts.)

Afternoon sketch time

Aris has become my little desk mate. She is at that baby point where you can put a basket of toys in front of her and it keeps her entertained for quite a while. This is great for me. I am able to accomplish a little more when she is awake. As long as someone is near her while she is playing she is so happy.

Little elephant for the auction.

Little whale for the auction.

My little desk partner!

What a ham!

I was stuck when it came to ideas for the auction. I knew I wanted to do mostly animals, I just couldn't figure out what animals I wanted to do. I was getting ready for the day this morning and I got some ideas. The rest of the day will be filled with kids, art and hubby time. I will post some pictures of the progress later.

Some naked little biscuits!

I am in the middle of our day and I couldn't help myself I had to post this picture of Zoe. Beware, there is some nudity involved. I went to change her diaper and she decided she wanted to put on her boots and cook in the kitchen, without her diaper. I just had to take a picture, it was way too cute.

Well back to work. Hope everyone is having a lovely day.

Another busy week ahead

I have a ton to do over the next few days. I will be posting as much as possible, however my posts may be a little shorter than usual. I will probably be posting a ton of photo's to tell about our day's just because.

Dean and I have worked on cleaning all weekend long. Dean worked in the yard, I worked in the house. We are trying to get things going on the remodel again. Plus we just found out Cindy, Eric and Jen are coming to visit on Friday. I love it when any of Dean's family comes to visit. It helps me to not miss my family back in Florida so much. We want the house to be clean and tidy when everyone visits. Dean and I always talk about how we wish we had all the money we needed to finish all the work around our house. We are always doing things as we have the funds. We don't want to go into debt, so we can fix up everything now. Things would get done way faster if we were rich! (smile) Oh well, even though we are not rich we have a lot of happiness in our little family.

Enough about $, I will leave you with a picture of the work area from the next 3 project I am working on. Take care everyone.