Happy Birthday Stinkbug .. just a little late!

            

My sweet, sassy little stinkbug turned 8 .. LAST FRIDAY! Yes I am a little late in wishing this to her publicly, but have thought about  it so many times it isn't funny.  (Life has been getting in the way of posting and I just need to figure a better system for blogging than in my head!)

Her friendly Christmas Elf, Lilly has hung out a little bit longer than she was suppose to .. but Maddie had begged her to stay through her birthday and our as well. (See all three of us have a February birthday!!!) So since she stayed she had gifts for her when she got home from school that day as well!! :)

She cried that she wanted to stay 7, but as we all know that just ain't happening! She has since gotten over that and is embracing her 8-ness!

So we shall continue to celebrate birthday the rest of the month right till the end!

Happy Birthday My Dear Sweet Baby Girl!!!

RANDOM-ness

You're Invited

Our school's annual even is coming up and you are all invited!

Even if you are not an "Antique" nut this year we have brought in some art dealers of different sorts. I can't wait!

And if you aren't in a buying mood - come for some amazing food!!!!

(My tummy can't wait!!!)
 

P.S. - I got to design this postcard that went out this year, the posters that are up in the community and the cover and back cover of the program - was exciting & stressful all rolled up into one big package!

So what do you think??

Happy Snow Day Ya'll!

Our whole neighborhood has broke out the 4 wheelers and are buzzing around our "loop" that is a mile with all the kiddos! What a sight!

Hope your snow day is full of snowballs and hot chocolate!

One Word Canvas Tutorial

Oh how I LOE, LOVE, LOVE this blog .... Joy's Hope ... written and directed by Miss Julie!!! It is one of my favorite blogs ... and I check her out everyday .. sometimes a couple times I must admit!

She is a Mommy, Friend , Daughter, Wife and Inspiration to all that she meets. She inspires me to be a better everything .... she encourages me to dream, to push the envelop and that all things really are possible if your heart is in it .... she proved that aove and beyound this Christmas with Project 320.

I want you all to surf over and meet Julie and her family. If you are not totally smitten with her like I am .. something is just wrong!!!!!

Well, the other day she posted this tutorial that we can all make!! A one word canvas. He word she has chosen this year is SHINE!

 I have sat an thought and thought trying to figure it out .... knowing that this year is about ME!  Doing a little bit more for myslef to make me a better person for myslef and everyone around me. With that said my word is ........

CREATE ......

a better me

a healthier me

my crafts

my home

a new dream job

a happier family

a fitter family

The possiblities are endless what I am hoping to CREATE this year!

So what's your word for 2010?

 Let me know!

See What's New!

I just wanted to share with everyone 2 new items that I added to my ETSY Shop today.

Personalized 12 oz. Snack Holder

What a great gift priced at only $10.50. Perfect for a little friend or for your purse for yourself! Check my shop for more fabric choices.

Also new is this great acylic monongrammed memo holder!

Memo paper 4" x 6" in size.

Choose from a fabric in the shop or add characters to represent  your family.

Perfectly priced at $13.

So head over to the shop and place an order or email me directly. It's not too early to pick out a Valentine's Day gift for you child's teacher  or your lover bug!

http://www.marymartha.etsy.com/

As we say good-bye and then say hello

As we say good-bye to 2009 and hello to 2010 - take a minute to reflect on the gifts we were given the past year! Savor the memories that you have made and look forward to the new ones that lie ahead of us all. May 2010 be full of joy and blessings to you all!