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Long time...No Post

It's been forever since I've blogged.  I've been so caught up in trying to get Mike ready to head off to the Navy I've not had much time for anything.  He shipped out on Monday (7/13) and has now completed his 4th day of Basic Training.  You just don't realize how much you are going to miss them until they are actually gone no matter how much of a pain in the behind they are.  I've not heard from Mike since the text I received from him at 9:03 pm on Monday night.  I've carried my phone with me 24x7 but no phone call yet.  I'm trying to be as patient as I can be.  I'm looking forward to attending his PIR (Pass-in-review otherwise known as graduation) on or around 9/11.  

I am so proud of Mike for his decision to volunteer to defend our rights as Americans and to keep us FREE.  

Here's a couple of pictures I took at his swearing in ceremony at MEPS.  I was so impressed with the Naval officer that swore them in.  He talked with the men and women swearing in about the importance of pursuing higher education once they reach their duty stations.  He told them that the reason our countries military has been so successful is because it is an all volunteer military. 

Retired Stamp Set Garage Sale

The new catalog year begins tomorrow and I need to make room for the new stamp sets I'll need to order for stamp club & workshops.  What should I do with all of those awesome stamp sets that are retired??? How about a GARAGE SALE?!?!?!?!?!

When:  Saturday, July 4th 

Time:  8:ooam- 11:00am 

Where:  Pam' s House (email me for address & directions)

How does it work:  All stamp sets will be priced at 20% off of the retail price.  I will take the total amount of the retired stamp sets you want to purchase and multiply it by 50%.  That 50% will be given to you in credit to purchase out of the new catalog.  

WOW!!!  What a great deal.  Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.  I can't think of a better way to celebrate our nations Birthday than a stamp sale!!!

New Catalog Poll - BLOG CANDY!!!

For those of you who have received your new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog I'm sure you've gone through it with a fine tooth comb and found lots of sets an products that you love and can't wait to get.  So here's my poll....

Which set is your mot FAVORITE new stamp set?

Which stamp set is the UGLIEST new stamp set?

Just post a comment to this post between now and July 10th and I will draw for a winner who will receive some cool NEW stuff from the catalog.

If you've not received your catalog yet, PLEASE call or email me and I'll get one right to you.

Thanks...and Happy Stamping!!!

Pam

Mike's Senior Prom - TONIGHT!!!

This week is Mike's week.  It seems like yesterday that I was at the hospital in Fort Lewis, Washington giving birth to him and tonight he's attending his Senior Prom.  The last 48 hours have been very interesting, stressful, unbelievable, and at time entertaining. 

There's not much to getting the male ready for prom.  I enjoyed just sitting in Mike's room with him this afternoon and chillin' with him...visisting...laughing...and at times picking at him.  He hats it when I pull the hair on his legs...hehe.  I helped him button the buttons on his sleeves and put his tie on.  He was almost all dressed and remembered that he needed to brush his teeth (Dr Stevens would be proud).  So he carefully brushed his teeth being sure not to drip toothpaste on his black shirt or pants.  He held back his green tie to keep it from getting wet or stained with toothpaste too. 

WOW...how handsome he looked.  I was so proud...and a little sad too.  The reality of it all is that my baby boy is grown up.  It didn't hit me until tonight.  HE'S ALL GROWN UP!!!  

We went out in the front yard and took some pictures of Mike alone.  He headed to Miranda's to pick her up and bring her back to the house so we could finish the pictures.  I sat patiently in the livingroom working on my scrapbook page planning for the upcoming retreat I'm attending next weekend when the kids pulled up.  Miranda opened the door and stepped out and WOW...SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!  Not that she's not normally beautiful because she is so stinkin' cute.  She looked so grown up and like a beauty queen.  I immediately got up grabbed my camera and charged out the front door.  She was beaming and smiling ear to ear.  Mike had to go into the house to get his iPod so I took the opportunity to take some pictures of Miranda by herself.  She's so photogenic and a great poser.

Mike finally came back out and I took the yet more pictures of the two of them together.  They make such an adorable couple.  That's about all I'm going to say about it because I don't want to jinx anything.

Mike unlocked the car and opened the door for his prom date.  I took a few more pictures of the two of them in the car and then had my Mom talk with the two of them.  Reminding them to be careful and on their best behavior.  I also reminded them both that they are not 21 and no alcohol should be consumed by either of them.  I took one last picture of them and watched them drive off.  I sure hope they have a great time tonight and it be a night that neither of 

ever forget.  I love both of these kids very much and have prayed for them to have fun tonight and return home safely.

Some of Mike's Sr Pics

Just thought I'd share a few of Mike's senior pictures we had done a few weeks ago.  Sara gave me permission to post these on my blog.  She's a GREAT photographer and i HIGHLY recommend her.  She's going to do a photo shoot of Alyssa in the near future.  If you are needing to have some pictures done give Sara a call.  She's listed on my blog list.

More Michael Stuff...

It's been quit a week for Michael.  I should have posted this first as this was the first shocker for me this week.  Michael decided to get his first tattoo.  Although I am not thrilled with the idea of my child..who's really an adult by law...having a tattoo...but I can say at least it isn't a skull and crossbones or a naked girl.  Most of my friends who I shared this picture with thought it was very nice, but Mom would have preferred it be a painting on a canvas than a tattoo on my son's arm.  Oh well, not much I can do about it now.  It's there FOREVER.  His Grandmother and I joked that if something were to happen to him and he be decapitated at least we could ID him...bad joke I know...but true.