So much to report.

WOW my baby boy starts middle school on Monday, I know so many of you have been through this but I had to hold back the tears as we walked around his new campus. We picked up his schedule for Monday, he has spend the last 7 years at his elementary school and I just can't believe he has grown so much and now is ready to enter a whole new world full of many exciting things. I am so happy to see that he is excited to start middle school, today has seemed like such a blur. You never know how things are going to affect you and I am quite surprised that I am having such a hard time with this transition, but I KNOW that he is going to do great and have a wonderful 7th grade year.

If I am torn up about 7th grade, I am going to need medication to let him go off to college lol

My Baby Turned 2 Yesterday

Yesterday my little squirt Abby turned 2, I can't believe how much she has changed and how much our lives have changed since she came in it. I wouldn't change it for the world, my munchkin starts pre-school on Monday and it is bitter sweet, at times I can't wait for my kids to grow up and become more independent and at others I just want them to stay young forever (sigh) . . . Well I leave you pictures of my princess.


Abby - Less than 1 day old.


Abby 10 Mos. Old


Abby 18 Mos.


Abby just a few days away from her 2nd B-day



Abby 2 Years old - we took this pic at Build A Bear yesterday!!

So Cal Scrap CyberCrop!!

So Cal Scrap is Hosting there first ever FREE CybeCrop be sure to check it out, there will plenty of fun going with contests, challenges, classes, prizes, and games!! The fun starts on Aug. 15th, 2008 at 3:00pm! Check out So Cal Scrap.

Taking some time to breathe! Soccer, classes, retreats, Oh My!!

Hi everyone,

I have been a busy girl as all of you are I'm sure, between some awesome classes and family it seems like I sleep less and less lol. So what does a mom who doesn't have time to sleep do, well she decides to coach her daughter's soccer team of course, actually I did not originally sign up or this lovely position but seeing as how the girls did not have a coach and they would be disbanded if they didn't get one, (I think they just say this to scare parents into doing it) I decided to do it.

Then oh yes I took on a part time job, non-scrappy related it is like 10 hours a week - in this economy who am I to turn down a job, especially at a mere 8-10 hours a week! I will be working at UC Riverside in the plant pathology department creating media, just an FYI media is the stuff that goes into the dishes to help cultivate different yeast, fungi, and bacteria. Wow you just learned something new, and if you already knew that then aren't you just a smarty pants!

So that is it in a nutshell, I can't wait for my kids to go back to school on the 25th, YAY!!! My baby starts pre-school in a few weeks, I am feeling bitter sweet about that one, I know she will love it and it is only for 3 half days, but she is my baby (sniff sniff). At lease I will be able to get some work done instead of the staying up till the wee hours of the morning.

Well that is the update on me, I will be listing all kinds of awesome stuff shortly so check back because I am going to provide you with a ton of fun scrapbooking stuff to do in the next few months! Have a great Day!

So Cal scrap Friday Freebie & New Forum Urban Anthology

It's Friday so that means the So Cal Scrap has another great Friday Freebie, check out the link below, who doesn't like FREE!

So Cal Scrap Friday Freebie

Also my friend Kari has recently launched her all new site Urban Anthology, if you check it out be sure to say I sent you (Jessica S), click on the lnk:

Urban Anthology

Upcoming class at the Scrapbook Garden

Disney Magical Memories
Date: Aug. 2, 2008
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30pm
Location: The Scrapbook Garden

Class Description:

Join me for a fun morning as we create an adorable 2 Page layout to showcase your Disney pictures! We will be using Creative Imaginations Disney Foil paper and Reminisce Paper and Die Cuts. This class is a must for any and all Disney fans, You will learn how to distress, create pockets, learn how to add faux stitching to highlight a title and layering. Hope to see you there!

Class Supply List:

Black pigment brush pad
Foam squares or pop dots
paper piercer or push pin
adhesive
black fine tip pen
fine tip adhesive

Family Is Everything Layout Class @ Scrappin In Th Hills

Join me at Scrappin' in the Hills as we create a 2-page layout to honor our family!

Family Is Everything 2-page Layout
Location: Scrappin' In the Hills - Anaheim Hills
Date: July 22, 2008 6 - 8:00pm
Cost: $25.00
Class Supply List: Chestnut Roan Color Box Fluid CHalk Inkpad, Black Color Box Pigment Brush Pad, micro tip scissors, adhesive, liquid adhesive, pop dots or foam squares.

Upcoming Classes @ Strictly Scrapbooking

Hi everyone it has been a couple of weeks since I posted, I have been busy putting together some totally fun classes, Check out these two classes I will be doing at Strictly Scrapbooking

Disney Princess 6 x6 Acrylic Album!
Strictly Scrapbooking Torrance Location
Saturday July 19th, 2008
11:00 - 1:00
$40.00






Disney Interactive Layout
Strictly Scrapbooking Cerritos Location
July 19th, 2008
3:00-5:00pm
$30.00

busy, busy, busy

I have been crazy busy and I wouldn't change a thing! This past weekend I taught a class at Strictly Scrapbooking in Torrance, it was great I had a great group of patient and fun ladies who I hope I get to see again soon. I also had the pleasure of teaching a Disney class last night at Scrappin' in the Hills - Anaheim Hills, this was a SOLD OUT class, again I had the pleasure of meeting another wonderful group of scrappers.

This Saturday I will heading out to The Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach for yet another Disney class, I am doing 6 x6 acrylic this time, this class is SOLD OUT as well, I am looking forward to meeting another wonderful enthusiastic group of croppers!!

I am going to be designing some awesome classes for these great stores so keep checking back for updates.

On that note I also wanted to add a HUGE THANK YOU to the owners of these 3 stores, they are to kind to come let me teach at their stores and I appreciate them for letting me do so.

So a BIG THANK YOU goes out to Sophia of Strictly Scrapbooking, Elaine & Cindy of Scrappin' in the Hills, & Melissa of The Scrapbook Garden.

Have a great day night!!

"I need some blog Luvin'" contest winner

Congratulations to Julia Hammond, she was the winner drawn at random from those of you who posted comments on my blog during the 1st half of June. I will be running this contest every week and picking a winner at random every Sunday. If your name is posted as a winner please e-mail me at rivpunk@aol.com with your mailing address. Good Luck!

So Cal Scrap - Friday Freebie

You still have time to win a fun prize just for posting a comment on the So Cal Scrap blog, click on the link to enter So Cal Scrap Blog.

Oh The Places You'll Go

Where does the time go? I cried a few tears during my son's 6th grade promotion, I can't believe that he is going into 7th grade. He just turned 12, check out the post below with his baby pic. Graduations have always made me cry, for as long as I can remember, there is something so beautiful and full of hope about them. It's the confiramtion that your hard work has paid off and you have strength and poower to mold your future. Sniff Sniff. Here is the Dr. Seus poem that my son's principal read:

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
You’ll look up and down streets. Look ‘em over with care.
About some you will say, “I don’t choose to go there.”
With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet,
you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.
And you may not find any
you’ll want to go down.
In that case, of course,
you’ll head straight out of town.
It’s opener there
in the wide open air.
Out there things can happen
and frequently do
to people as brainy
and footsy as you.
And when things start to happen,
don’t worry. Don’t stew.
Just go right along.
You’ll start happening too.
OH!
THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!
You’ll be on your way up!
You’ll be seeing great sights!
You’ll join the high fliers
who soar to high heights.
You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed.
You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.
Wherever you fly, you’ll be the best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

She didn't read all of it, but I thought this was perfect. Have a great day!

Bad Haircut Wed. Night!

Ok so thought I would share my little story which I will be adding to my blog as well. Ok so After a day of running errands, I needed to still get my son a haircut, he has his 6th grade promotion tomorrow. Wwhile I am waiting for my son I was checking out the hair magazines, I see a few cute cuts and start thinking maybe I should just do it, I have been toying with the idea of getting a haircut for some time, however my hair was pretty long so not a decision I wanted to make lightly. Well my little sister who is visiting from Dallas was there to encourage me. So I said what the heck why not, it's only hair ( A statement I was seriously going to regret in just a few minutes). SO I tell the girl I want to go short and she asks do you want to donate you hair to Locks of Love? Of course once she said that I knew I was going short, these days I try to give when I can so I figure an extra inch shorter and someone who really needs it will benefit, I was feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. . . As soon as she stars cutting, my heart sank OMG I look like a FREAKKK. So I am sitting there hoping that eventually it would look good, guess what? That moment never came. I had a picture it wasn't anything too complicated, but somehow she butchered it . So as we are leaving I was trying to hold back the tears, got to my truck and I was soooo sad. The only comfort is that the hair went to a good cause. I think for the most part I got it out of my system, the truth is it's only hair and it went to a good cause, plus there are so many more important things to worry about than my hair, although I can't guarantee I will be so pleasant about it tomorrow.

Any how have a great night and try not to laugh to hard at the crop on Sat., a chuckle will do

BUSY BUSY BUSY WEEK!!

Yup,this week is going to be busy, which I love as long as I am on top of things. I can say at the moment I am on top of most things, let's hope it stays that way. Last week I was busy getting ready for the scrapper's sale So Cal Scrap hosted on Sat. Sunday I got busy listing some items on ebay for a few friends, finished most of that yesterday. My little sister arrives from Dallas, Texas today - After graduation work took her away to Texas, I miss her so much although we talk on the phone all the time, she only gets to come out and visit 2-3 times a year. SO SAD!! Then my son has his 6th grade promotion tomorrow, I'm hoping I won't cry. Before he can do that tomorrow, I need to get his haircut make sure his clothes fit (nothing like waiting till the last minute) & get the rest of my ducks in a row because tomorrow both my oldest are officially out on SUMMER VACATION!! AHHHHHHHHHHH. Ok that's all for now the whole reason I got up early was to get some work done before the rest of the house got up.TTFN

Oh Yes I forgot to mention my camera broke, stupid me was sitting at the computer when my little one strolled in needing my attention I turned quickly forgetting the camera was plugged in as I turned I took the usb cord with me, which of course was attached to the camera which came crashing down off my desk and on to my tile floor. While there was no visible signs of damage, the thing won't turn on, I was quite broken hearted over it. Luckily my husband had his, but it's not the same. OH well (SIGH)

Ok now I am really out, have a great day!!!

My Scrappin' Escapes Website is back up!!

YEAHHHH I am back in business, It was so frustrating that my site was down most of the day today, but thank goodness I am back on!!!!! So go over and take a little peek at my site

www.scrappin-escapes.com


Have a great day!!

Saturday June 21st, 2008
My Sweet Girl / Boys Will Be Boys (Your choice of 1)

Come create a darling layout to honor that little guy or little lady in your life, you will walk away with a darling fully embellished layout ready for your pictures. You will have your choice of either the "My Sweet Girl" layout or the "Boys Will Be Boys" Layout. Please make your selection when registering for the class.

Location: Strictly Scrapbooking - Torrance
Date: June 21st, 2008
Time 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 your choice of either boy or girl

Saturday June 21st, 2008

Disney Memories Interactive Layout

How many Disney pictures can you fit on 1 12 x 12 layout? 25 if you join us for this fun 2 hour class, we will create a Disney layout that features 25 photo mats, hidden journaling, and several adorable paper pieced Mickey's. Join us for a magical morning.

Location: Strictly Scrapbooking - Torrance
Date: June 21st, 2008
Time 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Cost: $30.00

"Magical Memories" - Disney Layout Class

"Magical Memories" Two Page Layout
Tuesday, June 24th 6:00pm-8:00pm Fee: $25
Location: Scrappin' In The Hills

We know you love making memories at Disneyland and that you will love keeping those
memories alive in this "Magical Memories" layout. You will love all the details and dimension throughout this layout!

Summer Days Acrylic Album

Endless Summer Acrylic Mini Book at the Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach
Saturday, June 28, 2008
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
$35 per person
An Endless Summer 6x6 Acrylic Album. Come create this gorgeous 8-page 6x6 clear acrylic album using the Bo Bunny Beach Keen line of paper. This fun album will highlight all that is great about summer... sun, sand, and surf! You will love this little book with two different sizes of acrylic to preserve all your summertime memories. Stop by the store today to see the sample and sign up! Space will fill up quickly, so get your name on the list soon!

Upcoming Classes

I have been busy putting together samples together for some upcoming classes around So. Cal. Here is the Disney class I will be doing at the Scrapbook Garden in Huntington Beach.

Disney Magical Memories Acrylic Mini Book with Jessica
Saturday, June 28, 2008
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$35 per person

Calling all you Disney fans, join me and create a special acrylic album for all those wonderful Disney moments! You will be creating a 10-page 6x6 acrylic album using the Reminisce "Real Magic" paper line. This fabulous little book is absolutely overflowing with Disney magic, so stop by the store to see the sample and sign up! Seats are limited and will sell out fast, so sign up soon!