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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Last week I set up an Etsy shop for my handmade cards.  I was very impressed with all the many artistic people that sell their creations on Etsy.  At first I was very hesitant about selling my little handcrafted cards but then I thought what's there to loose?