Dino kid's birthday

 

This kid turns 9 today and she's pretty amazing. She's a third-grader, adores dinosaurs (this is the dinosaur from Jurassic World that she's decided she wants to be for Halloween), and has a joie de vivre. I love this kid! Happy birthday Regan.

Zipper and lace birthday card

 

Friday was a fun day, sharing a mutual birthday celebration with my friend, Kim. We exchanged gifts, had lunch, and enjoyed a few hours of shopping around at vintage and garage sales, finding new treasures. Fun! I want to show you the cool square card Kim made.

The embossed tag is hanging from a working zipper (she sewed alot on this card!) that opens to reveal a little surprise stamped image, I love the punched flower out of sewing pattern paper, and the lace is gorgeous. She even decorated the inside with more heat embossing and beautiful designer paper. Kim has such a knack for creating beautiful things. Her home is filled with them. Thanks so much, my friend!

One-of-a-kind birthday card

 

I've been enjoying my best birthday ever! And to share it with National Doughnut Day? Amazing! lol

 

I had to share a card made out of pine that my carpenter hubby made me. He drilled the holes and threaded 12-gauge wire through the two pieces to hold the "card" together. Then he added his own artwork, a special greeting,  and a few scratch tickets (one was a winner!). Heck, I even got a box of doughnuts. He loves me. :-)

 

 

The Dude Kit has nothing on this man-made card! Look how thick this is - 1-1/2". I love every bit of it.

 

And the day just got better and better! I spent the morning going to garage sales with my bestie, Kim. We have so much fun. She's the kind of friend you really don't need to say or do much to have a fantastic time. She treated me to lunch, too. I received so many warm wishes from friends and family throughout the day. I've been smiling all day long. Then I was treated to dinner at Azteca - my favorite Mexican restaurant because the staff (Jessica, Esther, Fernando and Maria) is the greatest! They treated me to a cucaracha for my birthday - a drink with tequila, kahlua and coke - a green balloon, a festive song and hugs. What can I say? Life is very good.

 

 

And for the cherry on top, my son donned a jacket and tie for his 8th grade celebratory party tonight, so we took some photos. Here he is goofing off with his sister. He's hanging out with a group of his friends. I hope he has a wonderful time. And I wish you a wonderful weekend.

Purple motorcycle and baby wipe background

 

My friend and downline Puddin' made this beautiful card for my birthday. She used a soda can for the butterfly, and Stampin' Up! inks and baby wipes for the plaid background. Puddin's grandson, Tavin, picked out the purple motorcycle. Cute! Thanks so much for the wonderful card!!!