My past 2 hours....

We had slept form 5am-9am and had to immediately call the dr. (the E.R. said so-we were ther from midnight until 4). Hollan (the 2 1/2 year old) has an abcess on his perennium(sp). As we pulled into the dr. Aubrey said that she didin't feel good and then proceeded to vomit all over herself, her seat, and my van! We cleaned up and went in. Jace spent the ENTIRE apt. in the bathroom with loose stools, the dr. strep tested Aubs (she's been exposed and we were already there), and noted Hollan's spreading infection, promptly calling a SURGEON, to which we are awaiting for a 1:45 apt! Oh yeah...and I have strep too! Meanwhile, Chris was at an interview, as he was highly recommended for a position in New Mexico. Of course they want him (who wouldn't) and he flies out on Monday. We (the kids and I) are driving out the Friday of Labor Day weekend to look at houses (and scrapbook stores)!

I AM OVERWHELMED RIGHT NOW!

I'll keep you posted.......

Rock River Rapids!

We had a blast in Derby yesterday. We spent the afternoon as a family at Rock River Rapids. The first 4 pictures are a few of my favorites from the event. The last is my least favorite. I f'n hurt!

.....thing is; I'd do it again in a second, even if I knew it would end this way-headache and all!

.....just look at those faces!!

Waiting to Post

I've waited because I wanted my project to be the first thing Janet saw when she opened my blog. I didn't win, but Janet Hopkins read my blog! I have a personal e-mail from her!! I am recovering from a pretty intense sunburn. We went swimming at my dad's on Saturday. We had a great time and I thought I may be a liitle pink, as I am a pastey white girl. But now.....you know those bright pink shirts I wear? Well, you can't tell where the shirt ends and Brynn begins!! Oh well. It was worth it.

It is worth mentioning that I had a wonderful ADULT conversation last night. No, not the XXX kind, but the kind where you escape your world of children and seek comfort in another woman. ;) That sounds XXX. You should know that it was on the phone! It was just what we both needed. Thank God for small miracles. I really needed that 20 minutes from my kiddos and it couldn't have been spent with a better ear (attached to her pretty head of course). I am so very blessed to have such AMAZING friends!

We went to Pump It Up today. It was part of the rewards from reaching (in fact they exceeded) their summer reading program goals. It said that each age group was an hour and a half but apparently they rotate groups in for 20 minutes each. That's it. I am grateful. The kids had fun. I just feel a little mislead. We intend to go to Rock River Rapids on Friday. All of us. We are wrapping up the summer and have NEVER BEEN! I thought I had all of the school supplies purchased, but then, while cleaning my scrap room, I found the original list from the teacher. Since when do 2nd graders need post it notes and a box of scotch tape?!?! We are completely enrolled at both schools and ready to go for the first day. Fortunately, the person in charge of making schedules is a scrapbooker and the kids begin on different days! We got plain colored backpacks with tons of things to add and personalize each. I'll let you know what we come up with.

All right. Lots of business to attend to. Blessings.

Hey Janet (and fans)!!

Heidi Swapp's very own Janet Hopkins is doing a give away through her blog. You all know I'm a devote Heidi fan, after all, my favorite color combo is PINK/black/white. I've really been liking Janet a lot lately (and not just because she's another pretty red head)! Do you know how great Janet is??!! So great that she's giving away her own H.S. releases. The deal is that you have to show yourself using the mirrors. And, it just so happend that I have incorporated them into my creative journal. Heres a sneak peek. It inspires me. I hope it inspires YOU.....and Janet. wink.

P.S. Sorry about the random order.....I'm still adjusting to uploading photos!! *MUAH*

More Recovery....continued!

ENJOY!!
First-my husband loaded everything I needed and I found it TOO CUTE that he buckled in my pedi supplies!!! Kim Bartunek was there (I heart her so much) and turned her shirt into "coolies" and modeled for me! And....MY STASH-including that adorable PINK tote that I got for $4!!!! Oh yeah.....

More Recovery

It must be the excitment of having so much fun that leaves me recovering the following day of a crop. Diva Designs Olympic crop was this the 26-27 nin Lawrence. It was AMAZING! The women there are AMAZING! I was welcomed as an old friend to their scrap family and it was incredible. They embraced us and I am cherishing the new found friendships. We worked our butts off and 20 women are more relaxed (with darling toes) because of me and my other Brynne! We 'delflowered' several and laughed A LOT! I am invited back and encouraged to participate in about 5 additional crops! WOW! I am so very blessed to combine my passion with "work!" It is both inspiring and encouraging. I'll hop down off of my joyful soap box now.........

Wait....did I mention the vendors?!?! I spent more than EVER with my old friend Heather Scott from The Angel Company, Sabrina from Scrappy Chicks, and the Diva girls and their phenomonal projects!

Oh....and the WORST part.....I didnt realize my parrafin wax cord was caught in the chair I went to move and....YEP....spillled the ENTIRE thing....every last drop onto the convention center carpet!!!! I refrained from cursing out loud and confessed to the hotel guy, pleading for forgiveness. To my suprise he wasn't upset at all!! And....no extra cleaning bill!! Thanks Holiday Inn!!!

I need to unpack now. My hubby unloaded when I came home and I need to wrap up paper work. I had hoped the laundry/dish/cleaning fairy had visited while I was away; but that is not the case.

kiss, kiss, hug, hug

Apron Pride!

This is one of the NEW APRONS I have made for my business! My DL was happy to model for me (please excuse the scrubby hair and dorito mustache :) There are 3 pockets in the front and I just L-O-V-E the trim and flower...and the buttons....and the rhinestones!!! I am excited to debut them this weekend at the Diva Designs crop. There are more cut trims, decorations and FUN! Oh...and shirts too! Altered Brynn style, of course. Just had to share my excitement. They may be offered for purchase soon if everyone hearts them as much as I do!

P.S. We still have 2 spots available in the van for our CKC journey next month if you're interested!

*MUAH*

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