I can’t believe CHA has come and gone. It is amazing how fast it goes by… just one big fabulous blur. It was great getting to see old friends and make some new ones. The internet is a wonderful thing as I will be able to keep in touch with people I met people from all over the world. While doing make-n-takes in the Maya Road booth…. nearly 500 in 3.5 days I met people from New Zealand, Paris, Germany, Australia, Japan and all over the USA.

I was so happy when Beth Williams Executive Editor of Memory Makers Magazine and GinaMarie Reda Assistant Editor of Memory Makers Magazine came by Maya Road to say hi. It was great getting to chat with them for a bit and actually put a person with their emails. Staci Ethridge and Tracy Austin two MMM ‘08 came by to say hi too. They are just as sweet as ever. I was so busy doing make-n-takes that I didn’t get a chance to really chat but just being able to saying hi in person was great. I got to chat with Tracie Radtke while she was doing her make-n-take at the F & W Publishing booth. We even planned a fun post for the MMM blog so be on the lookout for that one. While talking to Tracie I got to meet Katrina Simeck MMM ‘07. Talk about super sweet and a pleasure to meet. I ran into Christine Doyle, Editorial Director of Memory Makers Books and got to have a fun and exciting chat with her. As I was coming back from lunch I ran into Greta Hammond MMM ‘08, Vicki Boutin, the Queen of Foof herself Teresa McFayden and the super sweet Jenni Bowlin as you can see at every turn there were people to meet, chat with and get to know better. It is so fun to be around all these people with the same hobby.

I got to visit with Tricia and helped her pick out some fun things for future Cocoa Daisy Kits. I got to meet Ali Edwards rather quickly while she and Tricia were walking the floors and I was doing make-n-takes. Some of my ScrapGal friends stopped by to say hi… it is always so fun seeing Celeste Smith. She just quietly stands in line for make-n-takes and when I look up I am always so surprised to see her. I got to talk to Dina Wakley for awhile and meet Amie Farkas.

The one part of CHA that is not fun is all the stealing. It amazes me as to how much product and displays people will steal right out from under your nose. I had 2.5 projects stolen. Thankfully, Caroline caught one person and was able to get back the cover to my bird coaster album. I created it about my daughter and her friend. Of all the items taken this would have been the hardest one to recreate.

So if you happen to see these two projects floating around they are mine and I would love to have them back. No questions asked. Most likely I will never see them again. But I do find it amusing that the owl card is in the Maya Road catalog and would love to know how someone will explain that one as being their own. Kinda funny I think. I don’t know how people live with themselves knowing they took something that does not belong to them and will be missed by the designer.

I will post all about some of the new products that will be must haves for me tomorrow. Some really nice products will be hitting the stores soon.

What a wonderful two weeks I had with my family. There is nothing like a new baby to bring loads of happiness. We are such a baby family. Isabella Kate is just the cutest and sweetest little girl. I cannot wait to see her again. I told my sister she better take lots of photos and send them to me! Here are a few more photos I took before I left.

I can almost smell the “Baby Magic” lotion on Isabella….why does “Baby Magic” lotion smell so good on babies and not on adults? Needless to say… you will be seeing lots of layouts and projects featuring Isabella.

I also got to go to one of Brittain’s baseball games. Poor boy, he is the only grandson out of 6 grandkids. I was so happy to be able to see him score a run. and I am even happier to have taken this photo for him! Can’t wait to scrap this one either.

I will post a few layouts I created using the Cocoa Daisy June kit later on today. Talk about a wonderful kit. Also, my “Whoo loves Who” owl mini album is nearly sold out. Tricia only has 2 left. So, if you want one you need to purchase it pretty quick.

Here are two of my mini albums that will be on display in the Maya Road booth. I can’t wait to see all the projects in person. One sure thing… I will be snapping photos like a crazy lady. I know everything is going to be awesome. “dwa” stands for Dallas World Aquarium. Alan and I took my mom, sister and her kids to see it over Spring Break. If you are ever in the Dallas area it is a wonderful place to visit.

I’m just about finished with my heart binder and box and will post some photos sometime tomorrow. Then I will work on a layout and make-n-take for Cocoa Daisy. If you like monthly kits, you really need to check out this kit club. Tricia does a wonderful job at putting together the monthly kits and always has awesome guest designers. I’m always so excited to see my kit come each month!

What an exciting day. Cocoa Daisy the fabulous new monthly kit club I have the honor of designing for just went live. You really should check out the gallery. It is full of wonderful inspiration. Tricia has put together an incredible kit. It is packed full of products and Tessa Ann Watte is the November Guest Designer.