I say we because the first day of school is just as hard for us parents as it is for the kids. It seems that my BIL Kelly survived Madelyn’s first day of school. He took half the day off to go with Belinda and Madelyn on her first day of kindergarten. Madelyn had a blast and eagerly got up ready to go again today.

Merci, Erin and Ansley had a great first day of High School… I’m not sure who’s stomach hurt more… mine or theirs. I tell you watching those three get out of the car and head into that great big school just about brought me to tears. I cannot believe Ansley is a freshman this year. She and her friends had a wonderful day. Yes… great big sigh of relief for me. All I could worry about was her getting lost, not remembering where her locker was etc… you know all those typical mom you need to cut the cord kinda thoughts.

(sorry for the not so great photo but I was doing good to get this one)

And here is Amanda’s last first day of high school photo “as said per my sister”. Man I can’t believe my first sweet, adorable little niece is a Senior and a varsity cheerleader too! Yes I live in Texas, cheerleading is a big thing here. Not sure why but it is. Anyway she wanted it.. worked her tail end off to get it and I am so dang proud of her for achieving her goal!

I am working on a sweet little project for tomorrow using the faux mosaic technique. So stay tuned… it’s a fun one.

Texas weather sure is strange. Monday it snows just enough to make everything look so pretty. Then it is gone by midmorning… Tuesday and Wednesday it is sunny and warm enough for painters to paint the outside of our house… today it is once again cold enough to snow. And snow it did. As I sat waiting for Ansley to get out of school my car was completely covered in snow. It was so pretty to watch fall.

These are a few photos taken just after I got home with Ansley. We ended up getting around 2.5 inches and a little more should come tonight. Notice there are no photos of kids building snowmen, making snow angels, having snowball fights etc. Just one not so happy snow bunny with a forced smile! But I am happy I at least got this photo. The snow doesn’t seem to be as fun when you are 14 compared to when you were 7 or 8. Total bummer for me. I love photos of kids playing in the snow.

I tell you I think we are going to wash away here in Texas. I cannot get over the amount of rain we are getting this summer. Yesterday we were lucky and didn’t get a drop so lots of fireworks were going off here in Frisco.

I want to share a new venture my friend Wendy Rago has started…. it’s a kit club called Bad Girls Kits. Her first kit “Vintage Summer” is already sold out! Still available is a really cute project kit called Beach Beauty and two add on kits called Sunset Love and Angel Baby. Also, if you are interested in trying out for her design team you have from now until July 31st to send in your application. Please help me wish Wendy all the best. Join the Bad Girls message board and say Hi… being a little bit bad is always fun.

I am still working on CHA projects and cannot wait to show you every single one. I cannot stop thinking of things to create with all of Maya Road’s new releases… there are 90! Oh it is so fun begin a Maya Roadie! If you are going to CHA please stop by and say hi. I would love to be able to put a face with all those that e-mail me. I can help you with a make-n-take and give you a tour of the booth too!

Look at this adorable thank you note I received from my little friend Hanna. I sent her one of my paper doll templates and look at what she created and sent to ME! I just love it. Hanna is only 6 years old.

Hanna you turned a very rainy Texas day into one that seems shiny and bright.

Thank you so much!