Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Happy birthday, happy mail, happy hair, happy outfits, happy days... just HAPPY :):):):):):)

Hi everyone! :):):)

Well, so far this month has been just as crazy as December! What happened to that promise that it was gonna slow down after the holidays?? lol... ohhhhhhh that's right... I never got that promise from anyone! LOL :):):):)

Wanted to share some recent photos of Brookie and gang and also some cards that I made :):)

Last week, Brookie had a Winter Gala program at pre-school :):):)

(She dared me to take this one... totally thinking I wouldn't! lol!) :)

And now, back to normal :)

Performing in the gala :)



Brookie and her other classmates :):):):) She is a lot taller than the rest of them! lol :):):):)


Let's see -- oh yes, we went to a birthday party for one of Brookie's little pre-school friends this past weekend :):):):)

Her little friend blowing out her candles! :)


Brookie and Daddy :)



Ohhhhhh and I made the birthday card for the above said Birthday friend ... and decided to make a second "i {heart} you" card also while I was creating! (And PS...these are both made up of scrappy stash as part of my ongoing challenge this year to myself to use it up!!) :):):):):):):)
(sorry for the shadows...had to photo these before we headed to the party..and all I had was direct sunlight!) 



And let's see... Brookie got a new outfit she wanted to show off and she got some happy mail too! :):):)


A Get Well card from Brenda :):):)

And happy mail from Amy! :):):):)
 

And I got some yummy happy mail from Connie :):):)



And let's see... everyone got haircuts yesterday :):):):) I was with Brookie at her salon while the boys were down the way getting theirs done :):):):)


Brookie and Daddy having fun :):):)




And one last thing before I go :) My local friend Julie has a daughter that has a traveling journal that I blogged about HERE... well some of my sweet international friends were nice enough to email Julie about the journal and it has been shipped to the first person.... Julie has asked me to remind the person that has it to please send her daughter a postcard from their country :):):):) If you have the journal, please email Julie at jewlz@cox.net for all the details :):):) Thanks :):):):):):):):):):):)


Ok....so I have one more thing... lol... bloggy friend Rachael is having a birthday giveaway! It is AMAZING... go check it out! :):):):):):)

Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate it! :):):)

59 comments:

Nati Tristan said...

I love all your pictures! Your family is so super adorable!

Ashley Horton said...

Great pics Julie!! And don't worry...we didn't slow down after December either, but I always think we will and it never happens!! :)

Tammy said...

Such great pictures...glad to have caught up some. Brookie is growing up so fast..too cute!
Hope you have a wonderful New Year.
smiles...Tammy

Unknown said...

Wonderful pictures Julie. Your family looks very happy, that is great to see! Love the cards xo. :)

*Kellie

Tabitha said...

Love your pictures. Tell Brookie I adore her Polka dot dress!

yyam said...

Love the sweet pics Julie! :) And cute cards too! :)

Dolores said...

Brookie is adorable, Elisa now wants to go to Arizona and spend time with her. I love all the photos, and the cards are awesome.

Irini said...

Love your cards!!!!!!
as for Brookie she is a star!
I hope she continues to stand in front of the camera and pose well into her teens!!!!
hugz
irini

mandysea said...

wow, what wonderful pic. I just LOVE the pic where Brookie is kissing her daddie and he has his eyes shut.. that made me smile.
gorgeous card!! Love it Julie. What a happy post!

Sharon said...

I want to take this time to THANK YOU SO MUCH for always commenting on my blog - you are just so darn nice!!!!!!! And I love these photos - they are heartwarming and happy! Thanks for the smiles this morning! And thanks again for your support - it is very much appreciated by ME!!!!!

Marit said...

I'm glad to see such a happy blogpost Julie! It makes me smile!

teacher jessy said...

You always have awesome photos to share with us! Love them all. I have to say the cards are so beautiful!

Leah Crowe said...

Aww she looks so sweet in her new do! Love all the photos.. January hasn't slowed down much for us either.. what's up with that? :) :) :) Loving the cards, would never have guess they were scraps!

Heather Jacob said...

fabulous post Julie .... love all the pics .... and the cards are awesome .... great to get to see a little of your life ... super duper stuff ... hugz x

Tyggereye said...

Happy mail is so much fun. Great pictures. Brookie's hair looks so cute with that braid. :)

~amy~ said...

super fun pics and LOVE your scrappy cards...glad brookie got her happy mail:)

Audrey Pettit said...

What a fun post! Love all the photos. Looks like Brookie has been having a marvelous time. Her hair sure was pretty from the salon. Love that braid. :)

MirjamC said...

the pictures of brookie are so cute! love the cards!

Jocelyn said...

Such Happy pictures....many smiles......

Wishing you a great day!!!

Cindy deRosier said...

Great pictures! I love the happy day and I heart you cards- adorable!!

Lea said...

Brookie looks like quite the character! Love her new hair do. Cute cards! What a great way to use up that unused stash.

Kelly Massman said...

Cute cards!! I loved seeing ALL the photos! :-)

li-bee-ti said...

Totally awesome cards, Julie!
And look at your young lady....LOL she's the greatest of all.
Love the new haircuts...

Angi said...

Brookie is a glamour girl. Love the pretty pictures. :)

Jenna Ruth said...

Love the cards and all the pretty pics! :)

Deb Hickman said...

What fab photo's, look like Brookie had great fun. Gorgeous cards !!!! xxxxx

JulieJ said...

There's nothing wrong with shadows on your project photos - it shows the dimension. I think I have that We R Memory Keepers sticker sheet. I must get mine used too - the papers are almost gone!

sarah said...

you are quite the cardmaker my friend. hehe. :)

brookie is so cute. i wonder where she gets her height from?! hmmm... LOL

hugs,
sarah.

Beansieleigh said...

Awwwww.. I LOVE this HAPPY POST!! Love all the photos, and the cards you made came out so CUTE! (And love the new hairstyle Brookie! Glad you're feeling better again!) ~tina

Mel said...

LOVE your cards but as always Miss Brookie steals my heart:) Have a good day Julie!!

Rachael Funnell said...

The Photos look Gr8, Both Cards are Wonderful & THANKS So very much for stoppin by my blog.....for the Bday wishes & for sharing my giveaway on your blog...... Goodluck!
♥♥

curlyqmosaics said...

I always love dropping by your blog, you are always so upbeat, a true ray of sunshine. :)

Love your cards! They are so fun, bright & festive!

Helen Tilbury said...

So lovely to have an update from you with so many January photos - happy birthday dear Brookie!! I know what you mean about being absolutely crazy this month - it is very disconcerting...don't know how I'm going to catch up and we're only in January!!

MaryAnn N. said...

Love all your wonderful pictures. The birthday Girl looks so happy.


thanks for your kind comments on my blog too! I'm new at this so an encouragement is great,

Linda R. said...

I enjoyed seeing all your happy photos.. Brookie looks so cute with her big smiles. Hope you are enjoying your day!!

Hugs, Linda

Jinny Newlin said...

Looks like fun, fun, FUN! LOVE all the pics! And your cards are fab! Way to use that stash, girl!

Diana Waite said...

that first picture is HILARIOUS! LOVE the cards--looks like a fun time!

Antonia Krajicek {Green Horned Unicorn} said...

That's a whole lot of happiness going on! I love, love, love that Brookie ALWAYS has a smile on her face - no matter what she's doing! So CUTE :)

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh Julie,
I love all your pictures! And Brookie's hair looks so cute with the flower in it. And I adore that beautiful card you made for her friedn--soooo cute! xo Cindy

alexandra s.m. said...

I love when you write these rich posts with beautiful handmade stuff and adorable real pictures of the family ;-)

TFS Julie!

Michelle H. said...

Love all the Birthday party pictures!! Brookie looks so adorable in her new outfit and new haircut!!
The two Bday cards are so pretty!
Love them!!

Blossom inch said...

Happy Belated Birthday Brookie! Awesome hair cut!

I have requested for the journal but until to date it is not in my mail box.

Blossom inch said...

Happy Belated Birthday Brookie! Awesome hair cut!

I have requested for the journal but until to date it is not in my mail box.

Annette Bowes said...

Wonderful, happy photos Julie! Love your beautiful card to, take careX:)

Jennifer said...

LOVE all the great pictures and CUTE, CUTE cards!!! (=

jacque4u2c said...

I love all your pictures! Your are so BLESSED!!!!

carlies said...

what cute pictures thank you for let It see the beautiful pictures

hugs carla

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Such a lovely post, and Brookie looks great with that new hair cut!

Val said...

What sweet photos of Brookie, I just love her braid and flower!

papertrails leaver said...

Love all the photos of Brookie! She sure is a cutie! Looks like a fun day with the party and gala! Haircuts are never easy to get the kids to agree to my household. It's usually a whine session so loved seeing Brookie smiling!

Cinnibonbon said...

Love these pictures and I want her pokadot dress!!! Too cute!

Joni Parker said...

Lots of great pics!!!

Debbie said...

Love your cards!!!! So bright and cheerful! Please tell Brookie I love her pictures! Her smile brightens my day!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

What a beautiful post--I LOVE when friends share photos of their family! I love all those photos of Brooke in her school gala and parties. I love that the hairdresser braided her hair after she got it cut--so clever! And perfect for a little gal! I loved her polka dot dress--she looked super beautiful! And your cards--WOWZA! I love the cupcake one--perfect for Brooke's friend! But that I heart U card took my breath away--I love that border strip and how you pulled it over the tag a bit! LOVE:) Great job:)

Lisa Andrews said...

Cute pictures. You are doing a great job documenting your month with photos. Great cards!

June Houck said...

A very happy post. Brookie must have stolen the show at her gala, looks like the birthday party was lots of fun, and her haircut is super cute :)

Jeanet said...

Such gorgeous and loving pictures Julie, You have a wonderful family and you are such a sweetheart yourself!You rock!
Loving the cards and that cake you made looks yummy!
Big hugs!

Brenda said...

awww what a HAPPY post.....loveee your cards....doing good on using that stash.
Glad Brookie liked the card...that picture really made my day!She has captured sooo many of our hearts glad to read she is feeling better.
loved ALL the photos!
hugs
Brenda

Deana said...

Aww.... love Brookie's new haircut & I love that first photo of her too! LOL Darling birthday card... you ROCK the cards now, for sure!