Ten years later

I clearly remember when the doctor told me the news.  I still can't explain what I felt that day.  I was going to be a mom and so many things were going through my head.

Soy free and gluten free vegan birthday brownies
New bike
Nana and her birthday gift
Brother and Sister
Birthday girl and the brother

A Christmas card with hot cocoa

Before I got sick, I had planned on making a little something for the kids' teachers.  My friend Teke is very artistic, she made a couple of very cute Christmas cards that held inside an envelop of hot cocoa with a chocolate covered straw, they were absolutely beautiful!

I am not nearly as crafty as she is, but I thought to give it a shot.

Handmade Christmas Card
Christmas Card with Hot Cocoa
Merry Christmas with hot cocoa
Hot cocoa in a Christmas card

December, month of surprises

It was a normal day on the lives of the Noel family, it was Wednesday, I had to be at work at six, there was no school because of a teacher-in-service day, so I went home right after work.

Before we all headed out to church for Adventurer Club, my stomach was feeling sick, I could not keep foods down and by the end of the night, I had a headache.

Sunset Lake Adventurer Camp-out

October was full of events for the Noel family.  All good things.  Spending time with the family.  Starting a new job.  Getting used to new routines.  Adventurer club camp-out.  Pathfinders camping trips.  Halloween trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

Brother and sister
Little Sunbeam Adventurer
Happy family
Jump fun
Horseback riding at Sunset Lake Camp
Horseback riding at Sunset Lake Camp
Horseback riding at Sunset Lake Camp
Horseback riding at Sunset Lake Camp
A little caterpillar

New job, new card

Just to think that this Wednesday I will start a new job, makes my stomach feel all funny.  Well, with a new job comes a lot of changes and of course, after a few months of being unemployed, there is going to be an adjustment period not just for me but also for the hubby as well as the kids.  We are all excited about this change.

Birthday card using ribbon and brads
Birthday card using ribbon and brads

Cards, cards, and more cards

Ok, so I have not been too good at posting, I know, and I am very sorry for neglecting my site, but, looking for a job is a full time job.  Here I am, nonetheless, with some handmade cards I've been working on.

Birthday card:

I enjoyed using the different patterned papers, the buttons, and my new "happy birthday" stamp.

Handmade birthday card
Handmade cards using buttons
Handmade Fall card using leaves
Hand made fall card
Handmade Halloween card for kids

Is it really?

Wow! October already! Time has gone by so fast I think I am in denial!  I want to share so much with you but I would need to divide this post into three or four!