Birthday Month!

Guess who's birthday it is?

NO! Not Maximilian. Isn't he too cute?

It is my daughter's 15th birthday!
I can't believe she is 15 and a freshman in high school.
She grew a lot this year and is still not comfortable standing
at her full height - which is officially 5 feet 9 1/2 inches.
And she's only 119 pounds. Gah! I feel short and dumpy next to her. LOL

We have a long standing tradition of going out to eat - she always chooses
the same place and has the same dish. This year was no exception.

All of her presents had to do with One Direction. (She's slightly obsessed...)
I had to pre-order a 200 page picture book for her. And I pre-ordered a box set with the new CD that doesn't come out until November. We also got her a white 1D t-shirt and a black 1D t-shirt. Yeah, she has cool parents.

Next year - turning 16 - should be loads of fun. Really looking forward to that!

Surprise!!!!

I warned you another birthday was coming, and it's MINE!!!!
To celebrate turning 29 (yes, AGAIN) I am offering YOU a sale in my Etsy Shop.
Enter Coupon Code BDAY43 during checkout on Etsy to receive 43% off your entire order!!!

This coupon code will only be available on October 5, 2011.
(Sale will run a minimum of 24 hours from the time of this post.)

This is the biggest sale I have ever had in my 4 years on Etsy.
The only remaining sale this year will be on Black Friday, so don't miss your chance to receive a HUGE discount. Go NOW!!

AND check out the 2 new wristlets that I made today.
Aren't they just way too cute?

Guess What Today Is? Yeppers, Another Birthday!!

Today is my son's 17th Birthday. I am shocked at how old my kids are!! I sat down on the couch with him this morning and tried to hold him like a baby. He's like "Mom. What are you doing?" I told him this is what I did 17 years ago and asked him if it brought back memories? I get "Uh, NO" from him. LOL At least I still remember it like it was yesterday, so that's something.

Be sure check back one week from today, October 5, for yet ANOTHER birthday!! Something special may be going on that day. wink*wink

Oh My! It's Birthday Time Again

Today is my lovely daughter's 14th Birthday. Holy crap! How did that happen?!?!?

Here is a photo to show that she is officially taller than me now. I've been watching to see how tall she is. When school started on August 15, she was the same height as me. Now she is an inch taller. Oh my. Once upon a time I was 5' 7". Sometime recently I shrank to 5' 6 1/2". So she's not extremely tall, just taller than me. This is her in the middle, her friend on the right, and me on the left. I think she's slouching - so she's probably more than an inch taller than me, but she won't let us measure.

I made my own birthday wonderful...

Even though it was a month ago, I thought I would share my birthday experience here. This is what is terrible about a weekday birthday: Husband at work, kids at school, and the dog and cat don't really care. Then I get kids home from school, homework started, kids fed, husband stops at home between jobs (part time evenings, his choice, not mine) quickest singing of Happy Birthday, hurry up open your card and present, okay gotta go.... then I'm back to homework and stopping the dog and cat from fighting. Everyday normal routine.



So what do I do? After homework I made the kids go to the library for me. I had just received an email that 'Return to Paradise' was in for me (which I will say was a disappointing read). I WAS 15th on the reserve list, so they must have gotten more copies. So we drove around the block and they went inside and picked up my book for me. Then I dropped them off at home and drove myself to Starbucks for my FREE - yes free - Pumpkin Spice Latte. And I received a very nice 'Happy Birthday Ma'am' from the 2 nice young men at Starbucks. Which made me feel old. Then I came home and had a piece of my birthday cake with my latte.

My Birthday Wish List

I thought I would put together my Birthday Wish List. Here is what I would buy for myself (if I were buying my own birthday presents this year).

Little Pond Earrings Green Mystic Quartz Gold



Handmade Fields of Lavender Soap



London Blue Topaz Petite Drops Collection



Moms Motel - 8x12 Fine Art Photographic Print



This I Am Mr. Darcy t shirt is funny. But my husband would never wear it!!



Mr. Darcy Proposal Mug



Beauty and The Beast Journal



Seriously, THIS is the only thing I have requested as a gift this year.

Happy Birthday!!

Both of my children recently celebrated their birthdays. My daughter turned 13, and my son is now 16.

My daughter wants me to keep her face off of my blog, so I am using a photo of her feet. She can't complain about that. Oh what the heck, I am going to use the cute photo of my kids and their friends and cousin at the bowling alley for their birthdays. Then it was dinner out. One day was ice cream cake. The other wanted a cookie cake. Yummy!!

Robert Pattinson's Birthday...

Today is Robert Pattinson's birthday. However, our federal government has, for some unknown reason, failed to declare it a national holiday. I'm up for celebrating, even though Robert is not American.

Birthday SALE!!!

Don't miss out on my Birthday SALE!!!
One day only, Monday, October 5, 2009,

take 41% off any 1 item in my Etsy shop.

Be sure to type 'Birthday Sale' in the notes

to seller field during checkout to receive

your discount!!

Happy Birthday To ME Sale!!!

Monday, October 5, is my 41st birthday. To celebrate, I am offering 41% off any ONE item in my shop for one day only. If you purchase more than 1 item, the discount will be taken off the highest priced item. Just type 'Birthday Sale' in the notes to seller field on Etsy.

Have a Sheri Berry Christmas!!

I just ordered my birthday present to myself!! I decided to get a few yards and 2 charm packs of Have A Sheri Berry Christmas!! Isn't is too cute? I want to make zippered pouches with this fabric. I know it's not October yet (almost though!!) but I need to get going on cutting and sewing if I want to get them into my Etsy shop anytime before Christmas!!

I really should get the fabric panel also. I haven't done much quilting lately, but I think the panel would be cute as a wall hanging or even a table topper/runner thingy.

Happy Birthday!!!!

Don't forget the birthday sale is going on through today only!!)

Today is my son's 15th birthday!!! He's high maintenance in everyday life, but when it comes to his birthday he's pretty low-key. The only thing he wanted to do for his birthday was to go to the St. Louis Zoo. We have THE most wonderful zoo here. And it's free, which makes it doubly good!! We went on Sunday and the weather was sooooo nice. I took tons of photos.








I have not been getting much sewing done lately. Pretty much not at all during the week. I did manage to make this bag on Saturday. A lady at work asked me to make a bag for her grown daughter who's birthday is on Halloween. This is what I came up with:

Happy Birthday!!!

Today is my daughter's 12th birthday!! She had her party here at the house last Saturday. 5 of her friends and her (older) cousins. It was just the right amount of people to make it a very good party.

The water balloon toss was a huge hit. The girls went through 2 bags of balloons playing!! It was warm enough that they didn't mind getting a little wet.

My daughter HAD to have a pinata. We gave them a wiffle ball bat to hit it with because these girls do not swing very well!! No wooden sticks for them. We all stood waaaay back when it was swinging time!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Today is my husband's birthday. Even though none of you know him, you can still celebrate his birthday.

Now through Saturday, August 15, purchase at least one regular priced item and get $5.00 off your entire order!! Just type 'Birthday Sale' in the notes to seller section on Etsy. It's just that easy!!

I have some new items listed that I have been working on this past week. I still have more stuff to list, so be sure to check it out!!

I've been a very bad blogger, and I have tons of cool stuff to share. Maybe I can update again while recuperating from knee surgery - I have torn cartilage in my knee that I am having removed tomorrow. Yay for pain free bending of the knee!! AND I should be able to straighten out my leg after surgery. Double yay!!

You Say It's Your Birthday...

It's My Birthday Too!!!

I remember when I was younger, 40 seemed OLD. Now that I am here, 40 really isn't that bad.

AND I had nice birthday presents. Money is always good. LOL. I want to get a new MP3 player. Now I just have to make up my mind which one I want. Decisions, decisions. My husband got up early and headed to Circuit City to get me a Wii Fit. He also gave me an Edward (Twilight) poster, and a Twilight calendar. The last two items were really no brainers considering I dragged him into the store and showed him exactly what I wanted!! AND I got to pre-order the Twilight Saga Hardcover Boxed Set.

I feel the need to spread my birthday joy, so I am giving away a FREEBIE. Just leave a comment and be entered to win. Be sure you are reachable if you are the winner. This is what I am giving away - a Zippity-Do-Dad. It is 5" x 4" and is made from 2 Amy Butler prints. It has a strap, a d-ring, and a spring clip so you can attach it to your belt, belt loop, purse strap, or you can just carry it. I will pick a winner on November 1.

Another Birthday

14. And so much taller than me.

Fun day spent at Dave & Busters and then dinner with the family.

Balloons and Cupcakes

Turning 11. What could be easier?

We spent a beautiful day in the park watching hot air balloons race (sort of) along with 3 friends who spent the night.