Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Kind of quiet one for us. But the week ahead will be very busy, so I should just enjoy today. Been working on a "Cricut" wall for MB--see creations above. I had that job before I even got my paid job there. I'm going to feature a lot of my "Cricut Creatures"--starting with spring (because aren't we so ready for spring??) and featuring mostly the "Walk in my Garden" Cartridge.

I survived my first days of "work" there and really loved every minute. What a change from "nursing"!!! A really FUN change. Now looking forward to my "spring break" in May when I spend a week with Jenna and Betsey in KC and Overland Park while Trent and Megan look for houses. We're planning a week of Fun things that only a 3 yr. old, A Grandma and a Great Aunt can appreciate. So until later, hope the Easter Bunny gave you lots of chocolate eggs--Happy Easter.

Today was a changing day in my life and others!

It's been a GREAT day for me and I hope for my sister-in-law too--as she had one of those birthday's ending in 0! Those use to always be the hardest. However, I have discovered that there are even more adventures in the next decade and sometimes life just gets better. I am a year + older that B is and today I started a NEW job! It wasn't out of necessity--it's my dream FUN job that pays and has benefits.(though not the type most people work for--you know Insurance, retirement, etc.) I got a job at a Scrapbook store--my favorite SB store and I didn't even have to seek it out on my own. Now, as most of you know, I always thought I might apply there when I got closer to retirement in a year or two, but when the owners approached ME and asked if I'd like to work there part time, I couldn't resist the offer. And so today, after 40 + years in nursing (No I did not give up my day job), I'm working in retail--What a change, What a nice change.

Like I said, I kept my nursing job, as the pay at this new job is far from Great, but the in store benefits and perks will really come in handy at feeding my sometimes very expensive habit! Besides now I have an excuse to go to Ankeny and get away. I call it my "other" world. My calendar now looks like a toddlers color book. I just hope I don't miss something in the mess. I believe I'll look for a slightly bigger one soon.( with much more writing space by the dates!).

A Party of Royal Proportions!!

Well, the party is OVER, but what a Royal Party it was! I'm sure for one 3 year old, it was a Princess' Dream come true. We all had lots of fun, first making our own crowns, then "proving" we were Princes and Princesses by doing the "Princess and the Pea" test. Cinderella showed up in person. We ate Royal cake and had a Princess Ball. At the end of 3 hours, our little Princess Jenna was worn out! (and a little owly at times). All in all, however, it turned out to be a truly Royal event, with lots of Princess appropriate Presents and a Barbie Princess Cake ordered by Princess Jenna, herself!

Trial Run!

Well, we made it through the "Trial" Run, and as you can see, the "Dress" withstood all kinds of trauma! I learned MANY years ago, when you make something for a kid, MAKE IT STURDY! We had a little trouble removing it from her, because she thought she should just wear it all day! and today, party day, she probably will. Also caught her in a moment with Dad and at the park. Took her there later to run off steam. On to the "party" and lots of "magical" pictures! I bet she's wound up today--she's been waiting so long for this party. What fun we're headed for!!! More tomorrow (or soon).

I AM AN ADDICT!!!

If there is a "Cricut Anonymus" Club out there, I need to join----SOON!!!

Had a few too many hours on my hands today, Got my house all cleaned, and then was expecting my Princess to arrive--well she wasn't quite on Grandma's schedule and is arriving in DM later tonight, so I won't see her until in the morning, on her Actual Birthday day (the Big 3), so what was I to do, but more "Cricut Creatures"!!

It is entirely ADDICTIVE!! They just look so "Real", but are so easy! I experimented some with "stickles" glitter--as some others have said they use it to embellish with and it looks very neat.

Now I am just waiting for tomorrow, all the gifts are wrapped, I will take "The Dress" with me for the final fitting. The Princess awaits--as does Grandma --I guess I'm the "Fairy Grandma". Pictures of the Birthday festivities to come.

Finishing Touches

The Dress is Done and the Big day is fast approaching!. Playing with my cricut again--made the Elmo for a friends little Grandson, Carter. He's 2 and an Elmo fan! Had to make the Big Bird with the 3 for Jenna.. Oh, she's not really a Big Bird Fan--I think she's probably out grown him, but we discovered sometime in the last year or so that Big Bird's Birthday is the same day as Jenna's. So he had to wish her a happy 3rd. ( by the way BB is actually in his 40's). Can't wait to see you Jenna Marie! I Miss you so very much!

Hannah at State!

Here's a few more pics of Hannah
At the State Swim Meet