Monday, September 22, 2008

Back From Vacation....

We are home from Cocoa Beach. We had a spectacular 5 days on the Florida Space Coast. We took JP to see the Kennedy space center and were able to see both shuttles on the launch pad for the first time in 20 years. It was wonderful.

The boys spent a lot of time on the beach... According to JP ... "Surfing the Perfect Wave". He loved the body board, and the big waves. He wiped out a lot, but actually stayed on the board more often than not, and rode the waves all the way to shore. It was a little nerve racking for poor Mom. But Dad was not that far away (too far for me to not worry), and always scooped him up out of the water after a big wipe out! And our little fish is a great swimmer and holds his breath nicely under water, so he was not full of Sea water everyday. Though he did have sand just about everywhere possible!

JP absolutely loved the space center and we spent 2 days there. He made us read all of the exhibit signs, and we made sure to stop by the Hall of fame museum. He loved all of the hands on experiments and movies. It was real fun to watch him enjoy it.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!


Yesterday was James' Birthday. Tonight we had the Carrot Cake he requested with homemade frosting... also by request! He opened presents and then we ventured to Saskatoon for dinner, where he had the Kangaroo, when we got home, little James wanted the Kangaroo leftovers Bad... he ate a ton! Strange that boy won't touch a hot dog... or a hamburger, but give him some Kangaroo, and he is begging for more. He asked if he could go next time, so he could order Kangaroo!

September Update!

Well, Summer is pretty much over here at the Henahan House! School has resumed, and the baby is well on her way! My C-section is still scheduled for December 1st, until after my sugar test on the 23rd.

We leave for Coco Beach on Wednesday. We are spending almost a week there... hopefully hurricane free! But we need a Vacation!

Yesterday was Big James Birthday, he wanted to have his cake today, and we are going out to dinner tonight! Should be fun. He wants my Grandma's Carrot Cake for his Birthday Cake, so I don't get away with a store bought or box cake! Lucky me.

James number 2 loves his new teacher, and is really excited to have his two BFF's From last year in his class.
Here are some pics from his First Day back... Thanks Grandma for the Extra Large Backpack... he refuses to use the smaller one that is actually his size now!

Friday, September 5, 2008

Just a little Blog for me Today.

Today would have been My Dad's Birthday. 45 or 46 he would have been this year, I lose count. I have to think about how old I am! Anyhoo, unfortunately the 5th is also the day that he died, so it has been one year and one month since I lost my father. I would have called him today to wish him a happy Birthday, even though he missed so many of mine. And I would have wished that this year was the year that he realized how precious life was, and how much his children adored him.

I realized this year, that for a Man who did not love himself, he sure had A LOT of people who really loved him. And if you asked him, he would definitely say he did not deserve it. And when I say really loved him, I mean DEEPLY loved him. So much that it burned. It burned for us all to watch him self-destruct. And even if you had to distance yourself from him because you couldn't watch it, or you just tried to talk to him, and tell him how much you cared, You loved him just the same.

I had always dreamed in that little girl way, that my Daddy would realize one day, how much he had missed. And be that old gray bearded Grandpa with my kids on his knee, my kids adoring him, and never knowing who he had been in a past life... what secrets that gray beard hid. And I would smile on Christmas day to watch who my father had become and be proud of him, the way I knew he had been proud of me so many times before.

I pray everyday that his hell was here on this earth and that the torture he inflicted on himself, was enough punishment for any man to endure, and that in his next life, he is at peace. Without that hope, I could not go on.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Some JustRite For today...

Here are some JustRite Goodies for the Day!

This bug Catcher, My son begged for at the store today. When we got home, he actually ASKED me to put his name on it.... hmmm , you think I have been playing with my JustRite too much! Even my 4 year old is in on the Action! He has caught quite a few bugs already. Mostly ants. It says "James Paul, Bug Catcher" cause that is what he has been chanting all day in a superhero style announcer voice. Here is a simple notebook for Marissa... hopefully she doesn't fill it with Phone numbers or her name with some boys last name 800 million times.

And this is a locker mirror for her. She is in Middle school and the only blonde in the family... so I put Blonde's Have More Fun on it! And Rub-ons for detail.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Monogrammed Toy Box


I used the Curly Font From JustRite Stampers and blew it up, to monogram this toy box for my baby girl. On her way in December! I used the pink paint from her pink & brown room to paint it! Wondering if I should paint some more flowers on it???

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Tuesday JustRite Entry


This is my challenge Entry for Tuesday! I just love how it turned out. I used the JustRite stamper for the label, and Nestablilities for the matting. I sprayed the whole thing with Sealer for waterproof and ink-proof capabilities! I added some Primas, bling brads and beading for detail.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Monogram Gift Set For James' Teacher


Well, James Starts Pre- K4 this year! And he likes his new teacher and classroom! He helped me make these cards for his new teacher, he will be so proud to give them to her!

And Another One!


An Easy Halloween Card, Using Batty for You by Stampin Up, and Borders & Fonts (Curly/Little Letters) by JustRite Stampers. And Stickles of course!

JustRite Entry For This Weekend...


I am working on a few Entries for the JustRite Challenges this Weekend! Here is one with the little letters... Give your Cookies a little Hocus Pocus this Halloween!

Friday, August 29, 2008

My JustRite Creations For Today....


My Cuttlebug Folder Storage! Labeled with the JustRite Stamper.

I used the stamper to make an Address stamp. So Fun!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Excitement!

One of my Projects made it onto the JustRite Blog! How exciting! I just love the JustRite Products... and I think I have a few others semi-addicted to them as well!

This is the JustRite Blog... Check it Out!

This was my project: I used the EK success Inscribo tool to etch a Wine glass, I monogrammed a Candle and Used shrinky Dinks for a Wine glass charm. It was all using the Special Occasions Font from JustRite. I only have that and the Damask Borders... cause we all know how cheap I am, I have to acquire them slowly!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

I just Love my new JustRite Monogram Stamper!


I just love my new toys. I made this Card with Martha's New Drippy Goo punch & Font... And my Handy JustRite Stamper Of Course!

Friday, August 8, 2008

VISIT A FIRESTATION DAY!


Let me start by commenting that my child dresses himself, and has opinions about his clothing. Today since it was only 90 degrees outside, he decided he need to keep his feet warm and wear socks... the child hates socks and took them off immediately when we returned home. Also, He has a MVP baseball tattoo on his face from his game last night!

He asked so many questions, mostly to the EMS driver. There was an Ambulance there as well. He has a lot of medical questions for some reason. He did ask the firemen about most of their tools and a lot of the equipment inside the truck.

He also had a Texas style stand off with one of the Firemen! He has sure grown out of his shyness!

BaseBall Picture Card


We got the Baseball pictures in yesterday... So these will go out today to all the Grandparents with the Baseball picture in it! I used the slit punch to put the picture inside!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Friday, July 11, 2008

My Latest Card... nothing fancy.


Grace Girls from Doodlefactory, and watercolor!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Da Plane





Today we went on an excursion to the Downtown Airport. We were lucky enough to hang out on 4 different planes, and we are going back for a ride!!!!!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Bikah Babe

Bikah Babes
I am sending these cards and some others to my Grandma... I have two Aunts that ride and love Harley's. So I thought she could use them to send to them!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Embossed Lip Balm Tins

Embossed Lip Balm Tins


These are my party favors for my upcoming stamp camp. I heat embossed swirls on lip balm tins, and decorated. They are much prettier in real life.