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January 13, 2011

Wow - Pigs are Flying!!!

I can't promise that I will post anything even remotely resembling regularly, but here is one post of several I hope to get done over the next couple of weeks.

An update on us, first.  We are packing up our house (family of 5, 2 cats, a dog and a VERY filled garage (tools, bikes, camping gear, etc.)) to move to Kentucky on February 1st.  My husband will be going to 3-4 months of training in Georgia and Mississippi followed by a 6 month (perhaps longer) deployment to Afghanistan.  I thought with him gone nearly a year it is a good time to take advantage of being able to move "home", where there are no Air Force bases and we have very little hope of ever living there while he is Active Duty in the Air Force.  Anyway....since we are choosing to move, the move is on us, so all I have been doing is packing and trying to clean a little in-between.  I'm also trying to be a good mom for once and give my kids some fun memories with friends so we've started making a point of having them over to play and spend the night.  Five kids running around hasn't been too helpful on the packing front, but I want my kids to remember the fun times.

I actually stamped yesterday because I pulled out some CS for the girls to make cards with their friends - it was a miracle!!!  I made 3 cards.  One for a beloved teacher we will be leaving behind, and 2 for my dear friends that I will also be leaving.  The two friend's cards are based on one I did for my last round of SIM (Stamps in the Mail) and so I will begin there with sharing with you one of the cards I made for SIM.  I apologize, but no recipes. If you have any questions, just leave a comment and I'll answer them.  If I get a chance, I will try to add the recipe later.  In looking at the photo - should have scooted that button and sentiment over to the right a little.  Oh well.  I made this card back in October.  :)  Have a GREAT day, and thanks for stopping by - if anyone even still checks in!


Stamps: Friends Never Fade
Inks: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers, Basic Black classic ink
Papers: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red and Whisper White CS, Subtles (Baja Breeze) Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories: Real Red Designer Button, Whisper White 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, mini glue dots

18 comments:

  1. Beautiful card Marie!! Wow! Lots going on in your life! Hugs to you and your family for the sacrifices you all make for the sake of our country's freedom. Thank you!!

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  2. Marie!!

    I've been wondering how things were going for you all! Your a great mom! Good to see you posting! Love your card!

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  3. We are still here! I love this card and your coloring on this stamp is great! It is wonderful to see an update.

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  4. What a nice surprise to see your name in my inbox!! Good luck to you once again with your move and great that you are going 'home'. It is so obvious that not only the soldier who is actively serving but the family sacrifices for our freedon. Thank you!

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  5. What a pretty card! Have a safe and easy move!!

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  6. Your card is beautiful, Marie! Best of luck with the move.. you won't be far from me now! :)

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  7. Look! We're all still reading! :-) My hubs is deploying for a year in TWO WEEKS! EEEK! So I feel ya! Hugs!

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  8. Lovely card! I subscribe to your blog in my Reader program, so I never miss a post! You and your husband will be in my prayers. My son leaves today for his 7 month deployment.

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  9. Marie,

    Being the wife of a retired US Navy man, I know what you're going through. My thoughts and prayers are with your famiy. So glad to see you stamping and posting!

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  10. Of course we're still checking in, Marie! Nice to see you posting again with this lovely card. Hope all goes well with your move to Kentucky!

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  11. Very cute! Good luck with your move, hope it isn't too stressful!!

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  12. Beautiful card, Marie, and (((hugs))) to help you with the stress of moving.

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  13. Great card, and even better to hear from you! Hang in there with the move-it will all work out!

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  14. Marie,
    its nice to hear from you again. Still following.

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  15. Beautiful card. And congrats on getting to move home for a while. More ((((hugs)))) for all the stress yet to come!

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  16. So glad you were able to post. Good luck with the move. I love the colors!

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  17. Very cute card! Good lucK with your move! Where in KY are you moving to?

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Marie :)