Birthday Parties!!!

My boy has been invited to two birthday parties recently, both being held at Chuckee Cheese!  This is one of the cards that I made with the left overs from the Birthday card class I posted not long ago.  Roman and his friends Thomas and Jonathan were in the car, waiting for pizza and playing with the toy telephone that you pull on a string.  Remember that?  It is a baby toy!!!  Try telling them that!  I snapped this with my iphone, which is not a very clear picture but I loved it anyway.  When we gave the card to Jonathan, his parents love it!

Since school is coming to an end, it is time to show off all of what they have learned.  I have had several breakdowns when I realize my son is going into first grade next year.  He is no longer a baby.  He also lost a top front tooth.  That is a sure sign that he is moving out soon:o(  Anyway, the whole kindergarten class put on a show for the parents.  They sang songs, waved flags and even had to dance.  Roman had to dance with a girl, GROSS!!!

 The above picture is the way Roman posed throughout most of the show.

 See, I told you!!!

"Standing outside with my mouth open wide, ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah"

There he is, in full action!

This is super sweet Lilly, one of his classmates.  If he don't see you, you don't see him:o)  Not once did he look forward toward the crowd.  However, I truly think that he is destined to be a Rock Star.

xoxo

Kit club with American Crafts

This month I struggled with time.  I think now that the weather is warmer, there is way more to do!  I finally found some time right before the last kit club meeting to create with the kit I have for almost 3 weeks.  I find that I am struggling with finding photos that are appropriate for the papers.  Most of the papers, to me, have a feminine feel.  All I have are pictures of my handsome boy.  But, I did find this really awesome strip of candid pictures of Roman and his Mamut (my sister Marcy) from about three years ago.  In the journaling I explained how she is know by so many different names.  My son is truly in love with her.  When I first saw the camera and other embellishments I just knew that I was going to have a hard time with incorporating them into my layouts.  But, I think I found the perfect spot for this little gem.  The papers are gorgeous alone and pieced together.  This months line was by American Crafts.  I used some old rub ons from my stash, some new Thickers and banner stickers from Jenni Bowlin.  I loved the metal tag from American Crafts as well.  My intention was to do sloppy stitching, however, you can see why I do not quilt like my mom!

We have been attending a church, Harbor of Hope, for about three or four years.  It is about 45 minutes away from us.  Our friends invited us and we loved it.  It is hard with our schedules to get there on a regular basis and for the fact that Soccer is smack dab in the middle of the freaking day on Sunday.  Who makes these schedules anyway?  We were able to make it to the Easter Egg hunt that they had in April.  Take note of the hot coffee, winter coats and I swear you can see our breath if you look really really close!

"Fly High" is one of my most favorite events at the Maldonado house.  My boys were flying a kite for a couple hours.  Not until the end did I realize what a great time it would be to take photos.  You have seen the picture of Roman looking toward the sky before.  I used it on the book marks that I made for Mother's Day.  I just love it.  I just love him!

Mary-Ann

My sweet boy and his cat.

Roman is currently participating in two sports right now.  One is Soccer.  This is him, picking flowers during his recent soccer game.  I love this boy!!!  During practice when the coach starts to ask, "anyone want.....(Roman has his arm in the air before the coach can finish the question) to take a break?"  He was definitely not built for speed but is has good team spirit. 

He also participates in T-Ball.  This may actually be his sport.  He loves to hit.  The problem is, he needs to hit home runs cause that fast running around the bases is not for him.  He needs home runs in order to take that slow casual stroll from base to base.  So, guess what he is doing when his team is up to hit but it is not his turn?  If you guessed picking flowers, you were right!  ( Have I  mentioned that I love the program Instagram on my Iphone?  If you don't have it you MUST check it out.)

This is Mil, Mil Vanil, Milli Vanilli, or just plain Milford.  He loves tight uncomfortable places.  This is my sewing box.  I can just imagine what he wants to say at this point.  "Get that camera out of my face." 

Sinking.

Completely sunk.

Kiss your kids and pets today!

Mary-Ann

Summer!

It was suggested to me by one of the stores I teach at, that I do a summer album to teach over the summer.  I thought the colors in this line we cheerful and fun.  So, here it is.  If you are local and wanna join me, let me know!  I used Stickles for some glitter!  Man that takes a while to dry.  I got it everywhere!!!

xoxoxo

Mary-Ann