CATCHING UP - GRAD CARDS

Hi Stampers!

So much has happened over the last few months I am not even sure where to begin. So, instead of stressing over whether or not I've covered everything.....I'll just highlight some of things that I can remember.

We finally built our garage......we had to postpone it a number of times due to rain, but it is finally up....not yet finished, but enough to put the cars and boat in.

After we built the garage......it came time for the kids to graduate from 8th grade!!! This is a very FUN time. We had a big party for them and they were both thrilled to finally have one of their dreams come true....they got new iPod touches!! Here they are with their dad....

Here's a picture of the cards that I made for each of them. I unfortunately forget the stamper who gave me the inspiration for these cards. They were fun and easy to make....

After their graduation, we went on vacation to the California Delta for some boating fun with some friends. The water was VERY COLD.....so I didn't get in all the way....just stuck my legs in while sitting on the swim deck. The kids and Steve went water skiing, wakeboardin. We also brought our towable....which I did that since you don't really get very wet and you don't have to jump in the water. Here's a few pictures of our week.

Our camp....

Andy water skiing under a bridge.....

Madison wake boarding....

Crammed in the boat.....

Riding in the tube.....

So, there ya go....some of the highlights.

Something else that has happened this summer that is not so happy, but very much impacting on our lives, is that my husband, Steve, was diagnosed with cancer. The prognosis for him is very good, but it still is very sobering. As Christians, we are trusting the Lord with confidence and asking for peace and wisdom as we educate ourselves and work through all that needs to be done, etc. I would be grateful if you would please pray for us as we go through this process.

Here's some pictures of him....this captures what he really looks like....

Here's my "Marlboro Man" version of Steve....

Everyone who has taken the time to get to really know him knows what a wonderful guy he is....I am so thankful to have him as my husband!!!

I just remembered one more biggie for this summer! Duh! How could I forget this?! Our son, Andy, is spending 7 weeks in Canada on Vancouver Island with some dear friends of ours who own a farm. He is living and helping them out with farm stuff.....he is having an absolute BLAST!!! Me, on the other hand, miss him everyday!!! Thank goodness for phones and Facebook!!!

Well, THANKS for hangin' in there with me!!! I will try and post some more of the stamping projects that I have done over the past few months....just be patient with me :-)

Until next time,

find some time for stamping!!

Blessings......Cindy