Sleepless in Merced and Pachelbel Bedtime

So, after 2 nights of being sleep deprived because of Miss Isabella not wanting to fall sleep after her 2 am feeding, a friend sent me this video and it just made me laugh so hard. It's just all so true! :)

Our Beautiful Girl!

We went to JCPenney's for some professional pictures of Isabella at 3 months. And here they are! Enjoy! :)

Raymond Crowe - A Wonderful World

It is indeed a wonderful world!!! And isn't he amazing!?

Happy Mail Comes in All Sizes and Colors!

I love getting mail. All kind of mail. Even a bill can be happy mail! Especially when it's reduced $509.42!!! Gotta love our health insurance! :) But even better, I got my order from Frugalities, plus a Precious Moments figurine I got on Ebay, my "consolation" prize from the Fav Five Challenge from Sandy's blog, a RAK from Lori (from 2Peas), and some cool magazines.


My order from Frugalities:

And my "consolation" prize from Sandy aka Colourful! Loved everything!!! :)

The Little Princess and Her New Throne!

On Monday, in between my scrapbooking shopping, Billy and I went to Babies R Us and got Isabella a new swing. We had bought one before she was born, but there was a recall on it and we had to return it, etc, etc, etc... But now she's getting too heavy to carry all the time and I can't get anything done while I'm carrying her. So, here's her new little throne! :)

Ribbon Galore and Other Shopping Adventures Before Joining HA!

A friend and I (Hi Sandy!) have decided to join Hoarders Anonymous for Scrapbooking Addicts. But before that I had to visit a new (new to me at least) LSS in Fresno. Billy was gracious enough to drive on his day off with me about an hour south of Merced AND he took care of Isabella while I shopped at the Scrapbooking Store - Pocketful of Treasures. Then, I dropped him off at Barnes and Nobles and headed to Michaels and JoAnn where I found some really cute Christmas ribbon for the swap I join at 2Peas! Plus some other goodies! :)



Then, I came home to some wonderful mail!!! My order from Linnercards arrived and lo and behold - more ribbon!!! :) PLUS I got some RAKs from my friends at 2Peas! What an awesome day!!!

Enjoy all the wonderful scrapbooking goodies!!! I sure will! ;)

And you thought I didnt have multiple personalities...

I saw this at another blog and thought it was hillarious! Enjoy my other "personalities"! ;)

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) -- Rufo Highlander

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) -- Turtle Oreo

3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) -- SSIS

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) -- Pink Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) -- Nathalia Bucaramanga (ah?? too weird)

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -- Sissy (LOL)

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The") -- Brown the Lava Flow

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) -- Carlos Abelardo

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) -- Contradiction Twix

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names ) -- Eugenia Olivo

A Colourful Challenge!

A friend at 2 Peas (Sandy aka Colourful) posted a challenge on her blog and I decided to give it a try in between Isabella's naps...

The Challenge: Create a card using all of these fabulous five:

1. One stamped image
2. One piece of patterned paper
3. One piece of ribbon
4. One button
5. One flower

Extra credit:

1. If you want to double your entry, use the numeral "5" on your card somewhere too! I'll add your name twice in the drawing.
2. If you're really out to win, try using five of each of the fabulous five! You'll be entered five times if you complete this one!

So here is my card with extra credit and all! :)

Remember Me

It's been 6 years since the attacks on 9/11 and while chatting at a message board someone asked "Where were you when the towers fell?" -- I was in a 9am class at Southern Adventist University when we started hearing rumors about the news. I went to the student center where they had TVs and sat there ALL DAY just watching the news. It was so sad and everyone was in so much shock. For the next couple of days the university had prayer meetings and counseling sessions for people. It was very thoughtful and helpful for many students. I didn't loose anyone that day mainly because we don't have family there but I wanted to post a video a friend posted on her blog.

Isabella Update

We had our 2nd doctor's appointment today. Isabella just turned 3 months on Sept. 5th. She's 13 lbs 4 oz and 22 in. The doctor said she's on the low end of the percentiles, but still normal. She eats really good (although she does spit a lot) so the doctor said not to worry. Besides, Billy and I are shorties - so no hope there! But the important thing is that she's doing ok and growing strong!

Well, the appointment went well until the nurse came with 3 BIG shots for her - 2 in one leg and 1 in the other. Poor thing. She was falling sleep and then the nurse told me to put her on her back and BAM! One right after the other. No mercy. Just ruthless. Then she started screaming crying and turned purple, like she's not breathing. Always freaks me out! So I picked her up and she fell sleep almost immediately. Poor thing... As soon as we got home, she passed out sleeping on her crib.

She' still not pooing everyday on her own (I know TMI) and spitting up every time she eats! I really thought that being pregnant and giving birth were going to be the hardest things about having a baby... well, it turns out that's FALSE! The first few months ARE indeed the hardest. But I have hope since everyone says "Oh, it gets easier..." I'm waiting for that time!

Meanwhile, here are some pictures of her...

http://andrews.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17971&l=f9220&id=585325080
http://andrews.facebook.com/album.php?aid=11160&l=365ec&id=585325080

Honorary Member of Hoarders Anonymous

So, I was talking to a friend last night and we came to the conclusion that we must join Hoarders Anonymous... I just love shopping for scrapbooking and stamping supplies. They are so colorful and pretty and delicate... The bad thing is that (like technology) they come up with something new and better everyday!!!

Here's my scrapbook room as proof! Yes I know. You must be thinking I'm spoiled for getting a room all for myself. But God blessed us with a 4-bedroom house and so I got my wish for a Scrapbook Room!!! :) It's still a little messy but I'm working on it as much as I can!

Welcome!

After looking around at some friends' blogs, I have decided that I should start one as well. Not that I have much free time, but it would be nice to keep our parents updated on Isabella's growth, post some of my scrapbooking and stamping work, and just talk out-loud about my life...

So, welcome to my blog. Sit, read, and enjoy! :)