Be My Valentine

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Hi, I just felt like a kid once again. It’s been awhile (actually my first time) since I have made Valentine’s Day cards to pass out to my friendly co-workers. I am feeling happy!

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Do you remember back in grade school the fun and anticipation when you made your Valentine’s box? How much fun it was to place your card into your friend’s box. And the anticipation of reading what card your friend gave you. Oh and don’t forget that each card had a piece of candy attached to it. I had forgotten this simple pleasure until I sat down to work on my project for this Valentine Day. My projects must be rather simple (or I typically don’t complete them!).

Using Lumapix Fotofusion, I first created my card. You may certainly use any photo design program. I decided to make the card size a 4×6 so that it could be printed as a standard picture. An Xacto knife, cutting board and the candy completed the supplies needed for my festive project.

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I just love the dollar store (be careful- some items are less expensive at Wal-Mart). Fourteen suckers were only a buck. The pics were only 19 cents a piece. A rather inexpensive project which brought great memories back. Well worth it. Now the fun anticipation to pass them out on the 14th!

When was the last time you made Valentine Day cards to pass out to friends?

Free Fun Valentine’s Card.

Off to work I go, until next time-
Take care.

Best Wishes,
debra

Christmas Dance Program and Dinner

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Hi, I’m catching up from a busy December. Wanted to share with you my grand-daughters Christmas dance program. My daughter had sent a text about Briella’s dance program about a week in advance. The night before, I made sure the camera batteries were charged and then packed camera and batteries into my purse. The day of the program I arranged it to leave work right on time (5pm). The program started at 6 pm and I had a 45 to 50 minute drive, really depended on the traffic that evening. Well I got there right at 6. Good thing too, the little dancers were in the room practicing first!

Okay we go in and take our seats. The dancers make their entrance and begin to dance the routine. The image above was taken while Brie was preforming. Notice that she is in the back- way back. During each song, she was in the back. Erika explained to me that our little social butterfly talks too much in class- never does as the teacher says. However, Brie did really good. She’s just like her mama. Erika was so busy in school: dance; band; forensics; honor society; FMLA; drama; track-cross country and several others that I don’t remember off the top of my head. Our little Brie is a mini Erika!

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Okay- the program lasted about 40 minutes. Once over Erika invited me to eat dinner with them. We went to their favorite Mexican restaurant. Erika and Shaune each got a drink with Brie getting her special drink as well- a virgin strawberry daiquiri – imagine that!

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Now I have to admit, when it came to the family Christmas gathering at my home- I was bad. Bad in the respect of not taking pictures. When I remembered it was well past the gift opening. I did snap a pic of the wonderful gift given to me from the grandkids- with mom and dad’s help. I will wear it with immense pride.

I love this sweatshirt!

May your New Year be filled with much love and happiness.

Best Wishes,
debra

Brynlee’s First Birthday

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Hi, December 5, 2016 was a wonderful day. It’s been a year and now she’s one! As I mentioned in my previous post, here I will share images from Brynlee’s first birthday party.

When it was time to begin opening the presents, Brynlee wasn’t quite sure what to think or do. Well she caught on rather quick! Here are a few of my favorites of her opening the gifts. See how excited she is to see what’s inside the package?

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Brynlee with her dad.
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Here is an image I am thankful for. It is with great heart to have an image of Great Grandma with Great Grand Daughter- that’s four generations about 70 years difference in age!
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A group photo of all the kids at the party.
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By the end of the party Brynlee was barely keeping her eyes open. She was one tired little girl from all of the days excitement.

Family and Friends can download the images here.

Best Wishes,
debra