We went to Greg's first baseball game this summer and watched him play for the first time in 2 years. He got a solid hit between 2nd and 3rd base his first time up to bat. It brought tears to my eyes seeing him at the plate and running out to play right field. I'm so happy for him. I'm also very proud of the way he has handled himself through adversity. I said a silent prayer and thanked God not only for the hit and healing him but making him the wonderful man he has become.

Okay, I know I'm a little emotional and I don't get like this too often, but do blame me?

I'm a happy girl!!! Greg's home from school. He's so much fun to have around and I get to go to his summer baseball games. He's playing in the Metro College League and it will be the first time he will play in 2 years, since his arm and back injury. I love to watch Steph and him interact. It puts a smile on my face. Steph is gearing down for the end of her school year. She's already thinking about next year, since it will be her 1st full year of teaching and the classroom will be hers to decorate and set up. She's already brought in a loveseat that she is covering and adding fun pillows and bean bag chairs to make a reading area. How cool is that!! What an inviting place for children to read. Both of the kids (or should I say adults!) are taking classes this summer. Greg is taking 2 higher level accounting classes on line. He's been reading alot! Steph is working on her Masters in Counseling. I think this is a good fit for her. I feel so blessed to have such great "adult" children!

Here are pictures of the June class, June 17th, at 10:30 am or 6:30 pm. If you come at 10:00 or 6:00, you can get all of your stamping done before class starts. I will be there!!!! If you can't come early that's okay.

There will be a surprize project! If you don't have time in class to make the July 4th favor (oops I'm giving away the secret!), it is easy enough to make at home!

Hope to see you there!!!

On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!

-Thomas W. Parsons

Let us all remember those who served and those who died serving our country.

Enjoy your families this weekend!

"School's Out For Summer!" Love that song! I've finished another school year and I'm looking forward to a relaxing summer. I'm hoping for a summer of laying (and swimming laps) in the pool, barbeque, and creating art! After the stressful summer we had last year, I'm thinking maybe I am due for a relaxing one!



I will be posting my next card class this weekend. It has been approved and it will be displayed in the store within the next couple of days.



Tomorrow I am taking the day off and heading to St. Charles with Susan and Suzette. We are having lunch, probably at Magpie's, and going to all of our favorite places. There's nothing better than a day with friends.

Thanks to everyone who came to the Card Class today. I enjoyed seeing the regulars and meeting the new people. Thanks for sharing my love of cardmaking today.

Hey gang, click over to Missy's blog and sign up for the Komen Race/Walk for the Cure. You don't have to walk (most of us don't). We have a really good time!!! You can join the team and sleep in, too. Come on ladies, let's fight breast cancer!!!! We all know someone that has been touched by the disease.

May is a crazy month for teachers. So please bear with me the next couple weeks as I finish up another school year. I'm not going to be posting on a regular basis for the next couple of weeks.

With that said, I took off last weekend and went to the Lake of the Ozarks for a girls' weekend. I had a spa day and the rest of the time we shopped! I came home refreshed and ready to face all the work associated with the end of a school year and getting our home ready for summer. I've been planting flowers, opening up the pool and the little fountain on the patio, planting my garden, and cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning outside. The powerwasher has become my best friend!!!

I hope to see you at card class a week from this Wednesday, May 13th. There is plenty of room so I hope to see you there. I do have I surprise project for you this month! I'm not telling but I think you will like it!