Stuff.....

Dare I say it?
So sorry for the absence.
Actually, not near as busy as I usually am, but just seem to run out of time and energy.
There is some "stuff" to catch up on; not sure where to start, so I'll just use a list.
Not in any particular order:

1. I never posted a follow-up to McKenna saving up her own money for the American Girl Doll named....."McKenna"!

McKenna saves up $109.00 (inc. s & h) of her own money

Well, it did arrive in less than a week and she was thrilled. I made a very short video, but oh so cute, enjoy.
(shhh, she said I could post a photo, but didn't want to me make a slideshow.....but it's so cute!!!)


 


2. THE YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!!!!!
13 boxes, over 650 books!
I can't show it to you yet, I have to wait for the "big reveal", which actually just means, I can't share them until the day they go home w/ students.....which I hope is Monday, May 14th.....
I am so happy they are here and aren't printed upside down - my greatest fear....
I did find a few "boo-boos" but I think they will be forgiven, 'cuz wait until you see!!!!
So, so pretty :O)!!!!!!

3. I've been working on some owls.

Teacher Appreciation Week is this coming week and I've been workin' on a few ideas.
Inspiration from the Pinterest website is no secret now (more on that in a minute ...hmm, those Pinterest project photos might have to wait until another post....), but I was hoping to take that inspiration this time and give it my own twist.
I like to give a little somethin' - somethin' each day of the week and lead up to the "biggie" on Friday.....
I made two owls, McKenna made two owls and here's the plan:

Monday - inside the tag says,
"Whoo is the highlight of my life? You are!"

Tuesday - inside of tag it says,
"Whoo deserves a break today? You do!"

 
Wednesday - inside of the tag it says,
"Whoo has the "write" stuff? You do!"

Thursday -  inside of the tag it says,
"Whoo keeps me "sharp" You do!"

Friday - "Thank you for making me a whole year wiser!"
Okay, so Friday's isn't actually ready yet.  This entire idea was inspired by a brown paper gift paper lunch bag decorate like an owl that says, "Thank you for making me a whole year wiser!"
One of the culminating gifts will be a set of four note cards, each w/ an owl from above.  
Click HERE for the link to the original idea.

4. Saw The Avengers twice this weekend!
Loved it.

5. I got to craft yesterday.
I hope to give a gift this week of a photo album, photo frame and a Shutterfly gift certificate (since we can't give film anymore). I wanted a tag w/ a camera on it.
Saw this IDEA on Junelle Jacobson's blog, so I created this

I cropped it down to just one for the tag.

I admit, I kick up the color saturation and contrast on the new photo editing site I found Picmonkey, which I like very much.

Okay, between dinner and laundry tonight, this post has taken a few hours to create.....
But it's a post.....
Three weeks of school left w/ students.....
Wow, so much to do......
Wow, I know it will pass quickly.....
I will try not to keep you waiting for the next update......
TRY! :o)

Melle