the happenings*

oh yes...great news here!!!!
i can not even begin to tell you how much fun i have been having with the delicious RDG papers spread all over my table.
i would reach for one and then change my mind again and again.
the colors just flew through my brain like i was channeling my inner Rainbow Brite!!!
these are a few of the goodies i made.


and i am far from Hawaii, really about as far as one can get while staying in the US, but this made me feel like i was back there for a split second.
ha! and its named after my CJ boy Kimo....very cool i must say.
i believe in signs.
this was an eye stopper for me.
and here is miss thing as i like to call Olivia these days.
struting her stuff in Daddy's new/way used beater car while we are here in VA.
for Pete's sake.
you should hear this thing starting up in the morning...eeks.
i'm sure the neighbors love us.

an oldie but goodie...

Hope everyone had a fun July 4th.
pretty laid back one here but got me to thinking about a 4th party we had a few years back when Olivia was 2 weeks old.
what were we thinking hosting a party with a newborn, but man..it was good!!


also wanted to say thanks to those of you who gave such sweet words on my last post.
I should have really deleted it, but hence, it was one of those days.
back to normal now and working on a secret project.
all i can say is think COLOR!!
loads of it.
yipee.
will share what i've been workin on soon.

today*

today is one of those days.
you know where you sit back and reminisce about life.
needed to get it out.
so thanks in advance for reading.
today, i changed my banner and like whoa...its huge.

today ,i wish we could spend more time with these two precious nieces this summer.

today, i got a package of CJ's from Michelle Guray that made me smile. i am gonna work on one as soon as i get the minute.
today, i wish the kids and i could be back at sprinkles to enjoy a little something sweet.

today, i know that shopping at this store would thrill me, as i know it always does. today, i am craving pizza from Pacific Pizza. Quite possibly the best pizza on earth.today, i am missing my friends from Kauai and the sunshine. today, i am not perfect.
today, i want a date with my husband, just the 2 of us.
today, i kinda wanna cry.
i think the huge changes in our life are finally kicking in.
tomorrow i will be back in the swing of things i'm sure.

abundance challenge*

this week i am hosting a challenge at Scrap in Style.

come check it.

love is in the air...

acrylic block and stamp love...

bitten love. saw this stuff in the store the other day thanks to Bre and loved it all.

seriously, so cheap too.

You would have bought one of everything Olivia!

engagement love for our friends Paul and Jessica!!

could that picture be any cuter?

i think not.

and pregnancy love times two.

my dear friend Jenny looked so cute today, IV bag and all.

she is due with twins in Sept and man are they giving her a run for her money.

***love is grand***

hot news..right of the SIS press**

Are you going to be in Chicago for CHA???

We are and we want to hangout!Scrap In Style TV will be hosting a reception atZalute

Friday July 20th 5:30 - 6:30and6:30 - 7:30

Join us for cocktails and appetizers.

Share some laughs - Tell the film crew what you loved at the show and win some door prizes!Please RSVP to support@scrapinstyletv.com

Let us know if you will be able to make it and what time would be best for you.

All of us Fashionistas and SIStv crew can't wait to meet you!!!

** i just read this and can hardly wait!!**

but daddy, i want a golden goose NOW!

seriously i am whiny like that these days.

finally we are getting settled in here in Virginia beach.

good friends.

good deal on a car at the auto auction.

good sleeping for the kids.

good food.

good shopping.

BAD that i have had no time to scrap!

hump...again.

i am assuming the role of Veruca salt.

must sit down and create soon.

i did get to meet heidi and that was as sweet as the Sprinkles we ate. and yes in true scrapbooking fashion, we asked for extra stickers.

yummy.

speaking of sweets ....tomorrow is my little girly girl sweets birthday!!

happy 3rd Olivia!!!

watch out coldstone ..here we come.

fun times i'll tell ya!

universal cartoon people torture for Kyan
lovin some Dora
really lovin some dora
family Diego and dora love.on this day, we were super cool parents...oh yeah!
universal was a blast.

today fun= meeting Kah mei at great american scrap convention and getting loads of new Fontwerks goodies. i was a total nerd meeting her because i was freaking about seeing Laura Kurz and Kristina contes layouts in person. GEEk.
got some stellar deals on a few things and some Sonic afterwards...yummy all the way around.
Had to call Jamie about the FW and then heidi called and WE ARE MEETING UP!!!
ahhh. how cool is that?

so Saturday= shopping with Heidi and Mister
Sunday= chuckie Cheesin it for Olivia's BD.

wwwwwhhhhhheeeeee

taking a quick breather to let everyone know we are alive a kicking.
things have been super crazy since our house was packed.

vacationed for a week.
said goodbyes to hawaii friends.
took a red eye.
visited with family in Bakersfield.
picked up Anthonys jeep.
and our going to Universal studios in the morning.

we are beat but having loads of fun.
my sisters says a crash is coming soon...i may have to agree.
thank goodness for caffeine huh?

will be sure to catch up more on things soon.
will be in Dallas for almost a week and have a bunch more fun stuff planned.
will post new pictures of our adventures soon.
NEED to scrap.

boxes & tape & movers...oh my!

i was able to sneak away from a house full of moving schtuff for a bit and here i am.
wanted to
*wish aradd a happy berfday
*check in at SIS
*catch myself up on blog action before a week without computer time.
*do change of address on a bunch of stuff.
*veg out a bit.

so sad to be leaving this island.
this is the first place we have lived where it really felt like home to us.
i just have to remember and hold on to the fact that we will be moving back again someday.

with fond aloha~
mR

who needs Andy Baldwin...

when i've got man candy like this?

crazy story behind this photo too.
Anthony was over on Oahu this weekend doing a triathlon and before i even talked to him this morning i get an email titled...dh?
it was from Cindy ellen russell!!!
we were on the ZingBOOM design team together.
anywho...she lives on Oahu (how did i miss knowing this?), saw him running and snapped this shot.
she works for the Star bulletin...crazy!!!!
i have chills all over because of this extreme act of kindness.

I can not even find words to say how cool the world of scrapbooking is.
and what a small world it is.
a wonderful world.
thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart.
it also brought the new mrs. lieu and I together.
love her and Mike and can't wait to spend much more time with them when we move to California!!
i am blessed and that fact shines bright today.

step away from the computer.

*the house needs to be cleaned.

*i'm sure the kids need new diapers.

*its almost dinner time.

(maybe i'll just do pizza.)

*i need to pack up a few things for the move and get them shipped.

*yikes there are alot of things i 'should' be doing.

but NO.

i can't stop chatting and such over at SIS...seriously.

i NEED to walk away from the computer.

off i go.

but i'm sure i'll be back soon.

after all, it is almost bedtime for the kiddos.

findays finds 4*

number one find this week****
crazy cool red foil from this place.
*warning*
you may want one of everything.
seriously.
owl buttons, paper lace, and foil wings....oh my!
and honestly this week i have been spending most of my time here. i am so very inspired by all the SISters over there.
and the message boards are chalked full of goodness!!!
so for major finds this week go here.

*i have been a fan of this girl for awhile and then i saw this on her blog and freaked!!!
i mean really.
a card everyday and super cute ones at that!!!
you rock it Elise!!

*one little word ......GO!

RAKalicious***

hey SISters!!
sorry to keep you waiting and all.
i have a rakalicious winner.
so....the winner is....
actually, surf over here to join in on the party and hear the news.
not very nice to tease....i know.

thanks everyone for playing.
loved reading all the the fun "i always"
i feel a mini coming on about this***

here are a few new layouts for the SISTV premiere.
hope you all are having a ball over there!!!

a fun hambly filled one...
my Kelli crowe "knock off" and one last thing....


a big CHEESE from Kyan to you!
too funny how that plate is bigger than his head.

don't be shy*

i know we all run around our kitchen looking like this everyday, but i hope you took a day to relax for Mothers day!
And boy oh boy, its RAKin' time again!!
this one is HUGE.
its for the premiere of SCRAP IN STYLE TV!!!!
there has been a ton of behind the scenes stuff in the works and in 1 short day (monday at midnight CST) it will be open for everyone to enjoy.
seriously, you are gonna love it here.
so fresh and so clean clean.

so don't mind the bad coloring in this picture, its late here..oops.
and be sure to check out the fashionistas over <<<---------------------------------- for loads more Rak's. surfs up! On tuesday, be sure to sign into SISTV for JJ's giveaway of our first kit! you don't want to miss this baby, being that Kelli Crowe has made specialty papers just for this kit..aaaaaaahhhhh!

for funs and this yummy raK of mine, lets play "i always"
i'll start it off....

* i always have a messy scrap area.
* i always put laundry off until the last minute.
* i always kiss my husband before he goes to work.
* i always tickle my kids.

what do you always do?

fridays finds 3*

sweet fabric by Alexander Henry .
i feel a major sewing fit coming on...
this watch.
juicy...yeah i'd say so.
if i wore it though, it would make me think of sweets even more than i already do.
and that would be bad.
this Roxy shirt.
they make it in a tote too.
seriously, we have to keep our beautiful beaches clean so many more can enjoy them.
i mght have to be a walking billboard for this cause.
and i know i know.
Etsy has been the place to be for awhile, but i finally looked around for a bit the other night and in love love love.
people are so damn creative!!!

i am cheesy, i know*

so Anthony flew out to Scottsdale tonight for a few days and i was be bopping around the internet and found this.
YOu all know i am a huge bachelor fan and so i had to share this.
the word is Tessa takes the cake.
I am hoping Anthony runs into him in a few weeks at a Triathlon on Oahu to get the dish.
seriously.
he promised he'd take a picture if he sees him.
ha ha

inspiration searching

and i found this.
it made me giggle.
paris goes to jail.
do not pass go
do not collect 200 hundred dollars.
ha!

fully inspired am i!
also, i am swarmed with a messy desk and lots of new pieces for SIStv and can't wait to share them all with you guys on the 15th.
hold onto your hats, because this place is super H*o*T!!
**be on the lookout this Sunday for giveaways from all of the Fashionistas...ack, this is gonna big HUGE!

recap and some winners*

this little girl brought tears to my eyes.
she is a cancer survivor.
the Relay was emotional yet so invigorating.
remembering those who i have lost and praying for those who are fighting.
wow. so glad that i was apart of it.
on a much lighter note....
Anthony went to Scottsdale to work for a few days so needless to say i am up late hoot hooting.
stumbled across this website and had to laugh.
i mean, does he always hold his abs in all funny where his ribs poof out like so?
can't wait for the hometown dates tonight! and for the winners from the other day...holiday fest!
and yes its plural..i can never just pick one and i am a cleaning fool.

*breanne for edumacating herself and graduating!
*pookiepie76 for the De LaHoya info
*jamaica for the National Make out day. ... too funny
*deanna for G's birthday and the rad pinata too. brownie points for sure.

Oh Happy day. Email your addys and your goods will be on their merry way!

happy holiday filled day*

for real.

could the calendar hold anything else on May 5th?

Cinco de Mayo

NSD

Kentucky Derby

Relay for life here on the island (which you are not suppose to have "drinks" at, but HELLO. its cinco de Mayo)

and heck...its gotta be someones birthday up in here?

if it is or some other special day for you, let me know.

cleaning the scrap room and must remove extras immediately!

*happy day*

fridays finds and facts*

this weeks jack of ms. Stephanie.
dare love.
and this beauty!
should be on a flight near me soon.
thanks deanna, gigi and court for turing me on to this.
if it punches through plexiglass, i am gonna be one happy mama! and lastly...
2 words...
Amy tangerine !
go here to see her fantabulous creations.
seriously awesome!
need one of something bad.

*happy friday*

relay for life*

I am walking for ..
* my mother, Donna Oliver, a breast cancer survivor.
* Lori Nelson, my dear cousin
* DOttie person who just passed from Melanoma cancer in April 2007

leaving behind her dear husband Andy and five beautiful children.
*joey gallacher, a young boy who just became his families angel!

**this saturday.

yummy*

cupcake scrapshop!!!
ya herd?
not only is Colleen the sweetest but so are the kits.
run and check them out!
really.
made this mini about my girls weekend in Waikiki..yipee!
focus on the good. there is so much in this world.



you can check out some of the other stuff i created here.
so excited about all the hype over NSD on May 5th!!
create my keepsake is having a MAD sale.
to the tune of 40% off everything..oh yeah!!
love that place.