Sunday in the Park...

Well not really Sunday in the park, but there was grass, sun and we were outside. We went to see the Green Bay Packers play in Jacksonville today. The sun felt so good, it has been cool here and we thought the weather was not going to be great but it was a nice sunny day around 72°.


We saw a lot of Green Bay Packer fans, cheese heads and all.


The army did the half time show.


They parachuted down onto the field and landed right on the 50 yard line in the center of the field.


It was amazing to see how on target they could get. I think all of them except one landed on the 50 yard line.

I do love spending time with my family at the games. I still really don't get the whole sports thing. Don't get me wrong I love the Packers and watching the fans it's just the sports part in general I really don't get.

Welcome to the World of Pink & Hank

If your looking for the cutest cards ever, you can stop looking now, because they can be found at Pink & Hank, a wee little shop on Etsy.


Merry Cards
Retro with a fresh twist! This is a set of four 4.25" x 5.5" cards, each with a different design and white A2 envelope.

The set is tied with ribbon and pinned with a button that matches one of the card designs. The cards can be sent to others, but the button, you should keep. It's one of those "favorite things" we all like to have.


Global Warming My Heart Cards
Warm some one's heart with these little snow globes during this chilly season.


Calm with a breezy twist!
This is a set of three 1.25" button pins, each with a different design.

The set comes on a Pink&Hank card with a white A6 envelope. Keep them as a set or share one or two with your swell pals. The card comes in a padded mailer.


Jolly Button Pins
From Christmas past to Christmas present! This is a set of three 1.25" button pins, each with a different design to make your Jolly-Holly-Days!


Here is Sheri's Bio From her shop.
Pink & Hank is a place to find art created by Sheri Berry Designs. Most of my time is spent designing art for licensed products, but this is a place to get to play and cut and fold and create just as I want. It is one of the most enjoyable aspects of creating and now I get to do it here.

"Sheri Berry" is a nickname that has followed me since I was a wee tyke. "Pink & Hank" were nicknames given to my grandparents when they were a young and hip couple. Well, I thought if it worked for them all those years ago, let's give it a shot now and see what happens.

On another note about Sheri, there is a Giveaway for a complete set of this product to go to one lucky winner. It includes the entire line including the Village Paper Pad and a storage folder! Enter by Thursday, December 11. You might want to stop in and check it out at Moxiefabworld.blogspot.com.

Ok, we are bad parents.

We got caught! Paige had a concert at school last Thursday. It did not start until 7pm and Stacy got home from work, changed and out we went to see her sing. Well, 3 songs in Stacy said he was so hungry. I said the same and we looked at each other knowing how long last years concert went. I said lets go and get something to eat, we will be back before it is over. Out the door we went, I had already snapped the photos I wanted and off we were. I felt like I was back in high school sneaking out.

The food was really good or we were really hungry. We sat and chatted for a while and then my phone rang...Crap! it was Paige and she was wondering where we were she was waiting to get picked up...I felt bad like I got caught doing something wrong. Oh well she will have stories to tell her kids about her lame parent not staying and seeing her sing.

They sounded great by the way.

There arose such a racket ~ Just like the story!

This happens every year in our subdivision. Santa comes in and rides around on a red firetruck tossing candy while the firetrucks horns and sirens make you think that your neighbors house is burning down. Fun for everyone!


I have not seen very many kids outside looking to get tossed a handful of candy but I can imagine our neighbors who have grandchildren living in other states awoken and scared out of there wits.


And what about this lovely sign on the back of the truck that glows in the darkness? Don't you think it would freak out the little kids who were actually awake at 9:00 PM. Nothing says Merry Christmas like Santa and a burning scull and ax.

Happy Holidays!

Fa la la la...

I really don't think much makes me more happy when I stand up to take a photo in a crowd of over a thousand and my daughter can find me and smile in a blink of an eye for my photo. It almost makes my heart melt. She knows me so well... but enough about me.


Paige and her school sang again at Epcot this year, she will be going back on Christmas day to sing as well. It was fun to see and see all the people who come just for the concerts at Christmas time. They lady next to be says she comes up from Miami every year. It was a beautiful concert and well worth using an Epcot ticket to go and see.



I did not like Epcot before we moved here but the more I go the more I like it. I could not believe how packed it was. I mean packed! Not to mention freezing as well. I think it was below 45° before we left for the night. Yep, it has happened I am a officially a Florida wimp now when it comes to cold temperatures. Only took a little under 4 years for it to happen. I even wore a scarf, and had layers on. Yep it is official. Wimp.

How to have fun at a car show

Find the photo booth...


Go through line multiple times...


Bring along a partner in crime who will do this


Find a car that matches your nail polish the best


Yep, it's a match!


See what car has the best lighting for your makeup...


Wonder why the bathroom signs have JAZZ hands...


Pretend like your a driver on the highway of life...


Test drive a truck


Take a photo of your daughter....


Taking a photo of this...

Cleaning Kitty

I really don't like posting other peoples videos or any videos for that matter. But this one made me laugh.

*Update: Paige wants to get Crusty a Roomba

Swell Noel

I have been waiting for this to come out in stores and not had any luck finding it locally. It is however on the web at a number of independent scrapbook stores. I don't know why Michael's does not have it in there stores yet or if they will. I already have my order in. Many of the items are sold out already and are on back order. You can find it at Scrapbookneeds.com I do not get a kick back or anything but they have the best selection of this wonderfully designed line. Yes this is another shameless plug for my friend and designer Sheri McCulley Seibold but I do really love every thing that she creates.
Swell Noel Advent Tree- Kit includes die-cut papers to create a 3D, cone-shaped, double-sided (one side Green the other Blue) tree, with fringed ends, and one sheet of 25 clearly yours ornaments to count down the days! Approximately 20" tall.


Atwitter with effervescent snowflakes and brilliant ornamentation, award-winning designer Sheri McCulley Seibold spins retro into metro with her stylish eye for darling details and snappy patterns - perfect for creating a cool yule this holiday season!


Swell Noel Holiday Sleigh & Reindeer- Kit includes all the die-cut papers needed to create a small sleigh and 3 tiny reindeer. Sleigh is approximately 7 1/2" tall. Great for centerpiece or mantel decor. Colors include shades of Teal, Lime, Red , Green.


Die Cut Swell Noel- Pad contains 18 total sheets. 3 each of 6 different die-cut edge designs, all double-sided with linen texture. Patterns include contemporary/retro Christmas icons, stripes, florals and more. Colors include shades of Aqua, Pink, Lime, Red, Chocolate and White.

What a world, what a night, Im in love...

So the song goes. It was a wonderful night. I have heard that his tickets go for Thousands of dollars and I knew he was good and now I know why people would part with cold hard earned cash in large quantities to see Michael Buble sing. There is something so wonderful about music that is timeless. Wish you all could have been there it was such a special treat I hope to see him again, until then I will pull out the old Cd's and enjoy.


He even said you could come up and take photos...


Yep that close...


How nice was he?

Yet another crew post

So this is how the day started. Mr. Hygiene making french toast. He has never made french toast, ever. He does not cook. Ever!

1) I wont let him.
2) I don't want food poisoning
3) I don't want Kraft mac and cheese
4) TV dinners are not cooking
5) His job is to look good not cook

Some how the hospitality people got him signed up to help and did not know his skill set did not include cooking. He did a great job and no one died from the food. Just stay out of my kitchen.


The MV8 boat heading to the finish. This was the first race with the new boat.


Paige cutting me off, they thought they did not do very well I guess. You can tell a lot from the look on Paige's face.


They did great only 30 seconds off of the first place boat and ten seconds off of the second place boat. A respectable third place.


This praying mantis was admiring my bike. They are a little creepy but fun to see. Stacy had a hard time getting it off of the bike basket. We brought our bikes this time, we are catching on and were glad. It is nice to make good time from the launch site to the start and finish lines. I will have to show you the nice bike rack Stacy got for us, it is really great and easy to use. Thanks Stacy you did a great job finding the best one out there.

Big White or not so big White

I am giving a big shout out to this guy ~ Big White, who is no longer Big White but Medium White. He joined the Rowing team last year and is showing off what a great sport this is for getting in shape. He just broke the 200 mark losing over 70lbs. Yes you read it correctly over 70lbs. His current weight as he puts it is 196 (190sexy as he says). Gotta love Big White. I was talking to Paige about his nick name and I think it should be Big Medium White or BMW. Great job Big White. Oh and by the way he was a northern boy at one time living in Michigan before moving to Florida.

Homecoming

Homecoming was last night. We had last minute dresss issues but that got worked out.


Paige and Preston.


The some of the rowing kids got together for photos.

Whirlwind Weekend

What a whirlwind weekend! We left for Chattanooga on Friday around 10:30 AM. We drove with only three stops to TN. Got to the hotel, went to bed. Got up, went to the race site grabbed a coffee. Went to the bridge to take photos, saw the 18 Minute and 5 second head race. Took more photos. Bought a Hooch shirt. Got back in the car, drove back to FL with only 2 stops. arrived home at 11:45 PM Saturday. Unloaded the truck, went to bed. Got up at 3:00 AM drove to the Target parking lot to pick up Paige from the team Bus. Got back home at 3:15. Went to bed again at 3:16 AM. Woke up at noon. Loaded photos. Blogged.


I did not have good luck with photos this time. I bumped it and messed up the settings so the best photos got blurred. Oh well.


I love to take the photos from the bridge. It is a great view and you don't get to see them up close very often if ever.


Such a nice place to watch the race.


10Th out of 54 boats. Not too bad!