Sierra and Brooke, Christmas 2008.

I took about a dozen photos and this is the only one that I felt turned out half decent. It was quite a challenge get ting Sierra (3 1/2) and Brooke (17 mos.) to sit still and smile at the same time. Getting them dressed turned out to be quite a challenge as well. Sierra was fairly cooperative but at one point Brooke was running around without a diaper! LOL.

Shortly after this picture was taken, Brooke slid off her rocking chair and landed on her butt on the floor. She was not hurt but was startled and started to cry. The tears quickly changed to laughter when I said, "Brooke fall down and go boom!" She thought that was quite funny and then proceeded to fall down again, but this time on purpose.

Some fabulous blog candy here

Erica is giving away some fantastic blog candy as she is celebrating 5,000 hits on her blog. I, for one would love to win the Sarah Kay images and stamp. She will be picking the lucky winner next week Saturday (Dec. 6th).

I won Day 19

stamp from Sally. I can't wait to see which stamp I won!

Now, onto day 20! Good luck everyone!

Emma's blog candy

I think Emma has gone mad! Look at all the candy she is giving away on her blog!

Day 19 - Stamp a day giveaway

Sally is on Day 19 of her stamp a day giveaway. Ya gotta be in it to win it.

This is another card I made at my niece's house on Saturday. I decided to place the bottom square under the image in a diamond shape to give it a bit of interest.

Joanne is giving away a Forever Friends Christmas Stamp set to celebrate 2,500 hits on her blog. She will be drawing a winner on Dec. 3rd.

WOJ Blog candy

Bev is giving away a Whiff of Joy stamp as well as some lovely pink crafty stuff. She is also giving away some crocheted snow flakes which are just beautiful. She will be picking a winner on Dec. 4th.

Just a quick post

I attended a "Make 50 Christmas cards in 3 hours" which was hosted by my niece, Krista; who is a Close to my Heart consultant. When I got the cards home, I decided to give it a bit more "bling" by adding this gold ribbon. I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

I hate battery operated gadgets!

I just finished taking some pictures of some cards. The whole time I was taking the pics, the camera was telling me to change the batteries. When I turned the camera back on to upload the pics to my computer, the batteries died. They are recharging now so I will post the pictures on my blog after I get home from work this evening. Stay tuned.......

Day 18

Sally is on Day 18 of her stamp a day giveaway. Ya gotta be in it to win it!

Tracy is giving away some blog candy on her blog. She makes some really awesome and lovely jewellery pieces as well as cards.

More blog candy can be found

here. Lynsey is celebrating 5000 hits on her blog with some fabulous blog candy. While you're there, don't forget to check out her beautiful creations.

Day 17 of a stamp a day giveaway

You can enter it here.

Buffy is being extemely generous!

Buffy just celebrated her 12th anniversary on Nov. 23rd (Happy anniversary Buffy!) and she is giving away some really fantastic blog candy! Here is what she is giving away: in total there are 150 sheets of paper, that is 69 8x8's and 61 6x6's.

104 die cuts including images of teddy bears, flowers, tags, presents, watering cans and cakes,

5 decoupage images, all floral,

26 sheets of card and a bag of pink fabric ribbons.

All I can say is WOW! How generous is that?! And the best part is that she will be drawing a winner for all these goodies on Christmas Day!

Blog candy

Fran is giving away some Whiff of Joy stamps on her blog. It sure would be nice to win them!

Out of the mouths of babes! LOL

I got the following email from my daughter today. Sierra is my 3 1/2 yr. old granddaughter:

After Sierra went to the potty this morning I asked her, “Did you flush the toilet?”. She replied, “I have people for that, mommy”.

I have no idea where she heard that, unless it was from her father.

Blog candy

Don't forget to enter to win a stamp from Sally as she is giving away a stamp a day this month.

Blog candy.

Samantha is giving away the All Holidays stamp set which is on page 142 of the current SU Cattie. I love this set and would love to win it.

I've been tagged!

My daughter has tagged me. I have to answer all these questions! This might take a while.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I was named after my maternal grandmother.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Can't remember.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Ham.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, a daughter and a son and 2 beautiful granddaughters.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I think so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Sometimes but hubby uses it all the time.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS. No
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Hell no!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Brown sugar frosted mini wheats.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Most of the time.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Not really .
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Jamoca Almond Fudge.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their eyes.
15. RED OR PINK? Pink.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Right now it’s my hair - It needs a cut and dye job VERY badly, and am hoping to get it done on Tuesday.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Mom.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Sure.
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I am not wearing shoes at the moment.
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Toasted 12 grain bagel with Herb & garlic cream cheese.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The horse racing channel on TV - DH likes to watch it but he is napping (as usual) right now.
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Blue
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Bread baking in an oven.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My daughter.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU TAGGED YOU AND GUILTED YOU INTO DOING THIS? Yes - and I couldn't very well refuse seeing she is my daughter and all.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Figure skating and gymnastics.
27. HAIR COLOR? Grey but I colour it dark blonde.
28. EYE COLOR? Green
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No.
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Prime Rib of Beef.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? I much prefer a happy ending.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The remake of Oceans 11 with George Clooney, Matt Damon and a whole lot of other big stars.
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Off white v-neck sweat shirt.
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? A big hunk of chocolate cake with butter cream frosting or my very own apple crisp or my very own raspberry cheesecake.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I'm not sending this out so everyone can relax!
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND. See above.
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? None.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I got a mouse pad from work last year from work and it provides the link I need to pick out my Benefits and Pension package I want to sign up for.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Nothing.
42. FAVORITE SOUND. When Sierra says: “I love you Oma!”
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles!
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? It’s a toss up between The Netherland’s, and Vancouver. But I believe it is the Netherlands.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can chew gum and walk down the street at the same time! Does that qualify? The only other special talent I have is making crafty things.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Wehe-Den Hoorn, The Netherlands.
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Anyone that wants to play along.