Shaun's 37th Birthday

Today was a fun, fun, ending to a fun, fun weekend!!! Aubrey had to pick up her "college" books at Miami Hamilton Campus, Elinor had "Meet the Teacher" night, and we topped the day off with a birthday celebration for Shaun. We served iced brownies with ice cream and toppings!!! YUM YUM!! Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Courage

Tonight I'm posting as a result of reading a new blog that I found very inspiring...... (in)courage.me . When I thought of writing a post on courage, the lyrics for the song "Where does my help come from" came to my mind. When I'm in need of some courage,this song often comes to my mind.


I lift up my eyes to the hills
Where does my help come from
My help comes from the Lord
Maker of Heaven and earth
O Maker of Heaven and earth

Your foot shall never be moved
You'll never stumble
Or slip no never
He who watches Israel
He never slumbers or sleeps
No He never slumbers or sleeps
The Lord will keep you from harm
He watches over your soul
He will watch you come and go

Now and forevermore forever
Now and forevermore

Maker of Heaven and earth
Maker of Heaven and earth

My newest creation....

Here is a small papercraft item that I finished this evening. I got the template for the box online but I don't remember where...yikes...I'm going to get better at that. I'm planning on making a small item for each employee birthday and we have a birthday in the office tomorrow.

My CTMH ~ Close To My Heart Business

Hello,

It's been a while since my last post and I've been busy with work and family activities. I wanted to post a little bit about my CTMH ~ Close To My Heart business. I signed up as a CTMH consultant back in 2001 as a way to support my scrapbooking/card making hobby. At the beginning of this year, I committed to turning my hobby into a "real" business and I'm finally up and going. Check out my website at www.kaylarussell.myctmh.com . I will be adding and updating the artwork section soon. The good news....I CAN now accept CREDIT CARDS!!! So be sure to check out the shopping tab https://kaylarussell.myctmh.com/Retail/RetailLanding.aspx?PageId=184 and place an order to get started on your projects. I plan on hosting a montly workshop so check back on my calendar soon!!

Last weekend, my Aunt Nancy was kind enough to host a workshop. She was fortunate enough to get over $40 in free product!!! So if you would like to host a workshop in your home or mine just send me a quick email and we will get it scheduled.

Summer Vacation 2009 - It's FINALLY planned!!!

Yes!!! We are going to Texas!!! This summer our family will head to the Texas Gulf Coast for a beach vacation on Mustang Island. We will vacation with Shaun's sister Kristy and her family. I am really looking forward to getting together to relax and have fun. We always make memories together! Can't wait!!! The good news is ......we are FLYING to Texas! We are skipping the 18 hour drive and flying from Dayton to Houston. Can you say WhooHOO????

Thanks for sharing in my excitement! ~ Kayla

2009 EMS Geography Bee Champion!

Tonight I just have to brag.......

I am the proud Momma of the 2009 Eaton Middle School Geography Bee Champion!!!! Tonight, at 6:30 in the Middle School Auditorium, Logan competed against other 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the school bee. As the first place winner, he received a Certificate, a medal, and a $20.00 Wal-Mart gift card! WooHoo! Now Logan advances on to the county wide Bee sometime in February.

A big Thanks goes to Grandma Genth, Grandma Miller, Dad, and Elinor for cheering him on!

Congratulations Logan!!!! I am SOOOO proud of you!!!!

Shopping

Here is our latest update:

Shaun - Felt a bit under the weather.....well MAJORLY under the weather with a severe sinus infection that swelled his eyes! After starting meds on Saturday, he is finally starting to perk up.

Kayla - Back to work on Friday and Saturday after a nice vacation from Christmas to New Year's.

Aubrey - Cheered for the Freshman Basketball game at Oakwood Saturday afternoon and then spent the night with her friend Taylor S.

Logan - Went to the skate with Isaiah M. and then spent the night.

Elinor - As you can see in the picture above, I have a SHOPAHOLIC on my hands! Elinor enjoyed spending the gift card that she got from her Aunt Kristy and Uncle Keith. Crafts is Elinor's favorite activity....so she got a placemat for her craft table, construction paper, paper pad, craft foam, and craft sticks!!!!! Wow~~~ 10 bucks goes a LONG way for a savy 5 year old!

I'm off to get on a CTMH conf. call.

Kayla