So sorry...

that I haven't blogged in ages! I've been dealing with that pesky thing called life. I've been fighting some knee issues. I am a pretty active person, and this knee thing has really got me down. The doctor feels there is some progress, but as I hobble around, sometimes on crutches, I'm not really seeing it. He has me starting on some physical therapy exercises to see what that does.

Anyway, sorry for being so depressing! In other news, voting will start April 1 in the CCCOE Spring Fling March challenge - I'll post more info when available. The scarf in the picture is my entry.

And have you checked out the Handmade in California Gift Guide? There is a weekly giveaway, artist spotlight, and it's full of gift ideas - and Mother's Day is just around the corner...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day!

It's also my 11th wedding anniversary tomorrow! We are spending the day at Disneyland, then have dinner reservations at my favorite Downtown Disney restaurant, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.

The rest of the three day weekend is busy as well, with the scrapbook expo on Sunday and a birthday party on Monday.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and I'll see you next week!

mmmm.... Cake!

I'm honored that Sue of SignatureSterling passed on this wonderful Marie Antoinette blog award to me! From her blog "our dear Marie did more than wave a cake fork around and perhaps that is the mystery behind this intriguing award. What I take away from all this is, if you are a special woman ~ strong, out-spoken, and willing to stand up and be heard for what you believe in ~ you may see Marie gracing your blog sometime soon."

Now for the rules of this award. The rules are as follows...
1. Please put the logo on your blog.
2. Place a link to the person from whom you received the award.
3. Nominate at least 7 or more blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message on their blogs to tell them. And that's it!

So, I am giving this award to the following:
1. Tiffany of Bam Designs
2. Tara of Combustion Glassworks
3. Angela of Lave-me! Soap Co
4. Carol of Quirky'nBerkeley
5. Marilyn of Cigarboxbeads
6. Kecia of Lemoncholy's flight of fancy
7. Michelle of Faerie Dust Dreams

I'm off to eat my piece of cake now! :)

Handmade in California Spring Gift Guide!

Looking for some great handmade items? Check out the 2009 Handmade in California Gift Guide! The spring version has a couple changes from the winter version... There is an artisan spotlight, where you can learn a little more about the people who create the incredible items you will find on the guide. There is also a chatterbox feature with news and shop specials. The popular weekly giveaways will be starting soon as well... check it out here!

A lovely Sunday..

Sunday was a beautiful day in Southern California, just a little windy. We decided to head down to Long Beach where the Queen Mary had free admission for SoCal residents. We managed hit most parts of the ship, except the engine room - my son was getting very tired. Took a few pictures - enjoy!


Chris and Colin standing by the middle smokestack.


Colin on the bridge.


Hard to get a good picture here... was trying to show one of the hotel hallways - the hallway dips down in the middle then goes up on either end.


A beautiful art deco clock in the Queen Mary art gallery. The gallery has items that have been removed from the ship during remodeling.

Super Soft!!

Check out my newest listing! It's a scarf that is so very soft... I wish you could touch it! I just want to cuddle up in bed with it!

A Magical Birthday...

Well, my little one is now 5. We had a wonderful birthday celebration for him! He wanted to stay in a hotel, and since we were heading to Disneyland on his birthday, we started checking out hotels around Anaheim. We chose Disneyland Hotel.

When we checked in, we were informed that the hotel picks one family a day to be The Magic Family - and that we had been chosen! We got an upgrade from a standard room to a suite, a certificate and a balloon bouquet.

The rooms were wonderful! Our room was classic Disney decor, while Colin's room was full of Mickey Mouse! We had a very hard time checking out... wish we could have done at least one more night - especially after a long day at Disneyland!