Support Makenzie's Fundraiser

My niece Makenzie is doing a fundraiser to benefit the National Brain Tumor Foundation. She is a Team Captain for Team Makenzie and will be walking in the Angel Adventure Walk on October 13th at Kiwana's park in Tempe. I have a link to her sponsorship page on the left.
I know she would appreciate a donation in any amount. What a sweetheart she is!!!

Tiffany's First Swim Meet

We went to Tiffany's first swim meet yesterday. It was so hot I was ready to jump in the pool clothes and all in the middle of the competition...lol

The dive team had not started practice this season yet due to not having a coach, so she had not been going to practice. We finally convinced her to join the swim team too, so she had just started going to swim practice this week. Since Tiffany just started out she was only in one race and we got there 5 minutes after she had already raced. She did do some timing for the relays, so we cheered her on then :)

A New Me

I am so excited to share that I have lost 55 pounds since June. Here is my before and current. (The photo on the left is from May and the one on the right was taken on Sunday)

Thanks to my friends and family (especially Steve) for being so understanding of my mood swings while going through such a big change.

I will give another update in a month or so when I have more loss to report :)

Also, congratulations to all the finalists in the Rusty Pickle Party contest!!!

I could not believe there were 7 from our store that were picked!!! (actually I could believe it you all are awesome :)

1 Proud MaMa

Tiffany joined the dive team this year for school. I am so proud of her :) She makes me laugh. Allison started the 7th grade this year and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
She is such a hard worker, and she is very helpful at home. Kalie is in 4th grade this year, and is the sweetest kindest little person I know. Douglas is in the 3rd grade this year and really seems to enjoy school. He was so proud that he did not get in trouble on the first day....lol I must say he brings a lot of excitement and energy into our home :)


On my second kids in school day I finished another card kit and posted it in my Etsy shop.
It is lots of fun!! Thanks to everyone for being so supportive :) {hugs}

Wishing everyone a fabulous day!!!

Back In My Groove

OK, I have so been MIA lately......but I am back!!!
The kids started school this morning. I got them droped off to their new class rooms at their brand new school (again). They have been to a new school each year for at least 5 years now.
At least they don't seem to be bothered by it :)

So, now I had a quiet morning and got my first card kit listed on ETSY. Make sure to stop by my shabby shop and check it out :)

Hopefully I can get another one designed today......

Wishing you all a happy "Kids Back In School" day!!!