Birthday

Yep! I’m making more birthday cards. #imbringingbirthdaysback This one was inspired by Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.

The Cherry On Top DSP will be retiring on May 31.  You can make the cutest birthday cards with this paper.  Buy yours here. It’s only $8 for 48 sheets!

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Superman and I took Abby on a college visit on Friday.  She loved it!  She’s thinking about majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

Superman and I went flower shopping in the rain today.  It was great because it wasn’t crowded at all.  Note to self, most people don’t buy flowers in the rain! Hopefully it will stop raining in the next couple days so we can plant the flowers.  Keegan will also need to bale the grass because it’s gotten so long.

We  had the spring on our garage door break yesterday.  We are now parking outside and walking to our car in the rain.  I need to remember to appreciate our attached garage and garage door opener when it’s working.

Tonight we went to Keegan’s musical, James and the Giant Peach.  Keegan played the part of an Aunt (yes, think Mrs. Doubtfire) and a Sailor.  He was a very handsome sailor!  His Aunt costume was a bit disconcerting. I hope that’s the only time I see Keegan in a dress!  We were  so happy to have two of Keegan’s grandparents, Aunt and Uncle, good friends, Ryan and Abby join Superman and I for the musical.

We have two delightful American Choir boys staying with us for three nights.  They are in 7th and 8th grade.  They seemed to enjoy hanging out with Ryan and Keegan last night.  Tomorrow they will be singing in the same concert as Abby.  I’m really looking forward to it.

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

 

 

 

I have been doing the #imbringingbirthdaysback campaign and because of that, I received the most birthday cards I’ve probably ever received.

I received many beautiful cards, but since this blog is first and foremost a stamping blog, I’m going to only share  the homemade cards I’ve received so far…  I put the name of the sender below each card.  If you have a blog or facebook page, please write to me and I’ll add it with your name.

Marcelyn Churchill

Barbara Sease

Linda Mandernach

Audrey McQuown – Facebook page

Crystal Tommingo

Debbie Gorman

Kimberly Mullin

Thanks to all of you!  I LOVE the beautiful cards you sent me.!

Here’s the yummy carrot cake that Abby made for my birthday!

Keegan’s play is this weekend and Abby’s concert.  I’ll write more about them later.

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

 

 

 

 

A lot of my friends have April birthdays.  I can’t tell you who this one is for.  Is it going to show up in your mailbox?

I cased my card from the Global Design Project Challenge #GDP032.

The color combination came from Pal Paper Arts  #PPA297

These flowers are great at giving a card a lot of dimension.  Botanical Builder Framelits are a must have item!

#imbringingbirthdaysback By the end of the week, all my April birthday cards will be sent.  Better late then never. 🙂

Speaking of birthdays, Super Man surprised me with my birthday present yesterday.

It’s a black iron planter.  They have these all over downtown Des Moines.  He drilled down into the tree stump to level it.  By next weekend it will be full of beautiful flowers.  I love it!  I actually got two smaller iron planters for Mother’s Day a couple years ago.

We made it through the bike ride yesterday with no incidents, but Super Man’s leg had a run in with the planter as he was installing it today, requiring ice and band aids.

The is Super Man in Water Works park yesterday. Yes, he’s a serious biker.  He started doing triathlons last year at age 51, after losing 50 lbs.  A friend asked why I call him Super Man.  He’s a humble, godly man who tries everyday to do what God is calling him to do.  He’s a wonderful (not perfect of course, none of us are) husband and father.  He’s smart, funny, and really kind.  He likes to make guacamole for me. (Not the most important thing…but definitely a perk!) He’s been my best friend since we were 12 years old and he’s been there with me through all the ups and downs of life.  We are celebrating our 30 year wedding anniversary on May 31.  There’s no one I would rather do life with.  For all these reasons and more, Steve really is my Super Man.  I hope all of you have a Super Man too.  Give him a hug, life is short.

Here’s our selfie in front of a beautiful crab apple tree.  The whole park was full of beautiful blooming trees.

Pat wrote and asked if Super Man cleaned the garage yet?  The answer is not yet.  Stay tuned, I’m confident he’ll hold up his end of the bargain.  Remember he’s wonderful, not perfect. 🙂

Blessings,

Beth 🙂