New Challenge

It is already April 15. Today is my sweet Shelby Jo's Birthday. I can't believe she is seven years old today! Where does the time go??? We will wait until May to do her Birthday party. Yesterday when I picked her up from school, her teacher said, "Danielle, you know that there is only 1 day until Shelby's Birthday." I just laughed because she has been making sure that everyone knows when her birthday is. I am taking cupcakes to the school for her class, and tonight my mother is cooking her a special Birthday dinner.

On the way to pick the kids up from school, Chisum kept falling asleep. I looked in the rear view mirror one time, and he had taken his fingers, and spread his eyes as open as he could get them. He sure was trying to stay awake :)

The new Workout is up at ScrapFIT today!
The title is "Things Are Better In Two's"! Here is the challenge. Create a two page layout without a title! That's right...NO title! The sponsor for this Workout is Jillibean Soup, and you won't want to miss out on the prize. All you need to do is complete the Workout, and then head over to the ScrapFIT blog and link your layout. If you get a chance, stop by the forum and chat with us. It's a great group of ladies.

Here is my two page layout. I have to admit that I have never created a 2-pager before. I really had fun with it. I used Jillibean's Egg Drop Soup, Maya Road Banner Chipboard, ZVA Creative bling, a Prima Flower, Studio Calico Wood Grain Veneers, and even some Dear Lizzy. I had just taken these photos of Shelby during her Easter egg hunt at school, and they were what inspired this layout.

Some close ups.




I received a couple of emails last night that had me so excited that I didn't sleep very well. The first email was from Cards Magazine wanting to publish one of my cards. The second email is the email that had me over the top..grinning from ear to ear...giggling out loud. The second email was from Cards Magazine also! I am going to have 2 cards in the September issue of Cards. I have never had more than 1 card in a magazine, and this was a goal of mine this year.

I am looking forward to the weekend. Not for any reason in particular, but just because the kids will be home and we can relax a little.

Dear Summer Vacation,

Please hurry!!!!