Last Day of Preschool

I'm a few days late with this post but I wanted to be sure to get this one in. Thursday was Darian's last day of preschool at the YMCA. It was such an amazing year! When I think back to where he was when school started in September to now I am simply amazed. His speech has just blossomed. He is such a chatty little boy now (even his teachers and school bus driver tell me so!) and just a whiz when it comes to numbers, letters, and remembering dates, etc. He can write his name as well as other words like Mom, Dad, cat, dog, and even his brother's name Brandon! He really has such a great desire to learn and I am just so happy that we made the decision to send him to the YMCA preschool as it has been a wonderful experience for all of us!

Here are a few pics of Darian on his last day:


Cheesing it up for the camera! :)


Getting on the bus for the last time this school year. Notice he's wearing his Mets tee from the game - he wouldn't let me put any other shirt on him except for that tee!


On the bus ready to go!

A few quick cards to share

Playing with my camera (shot these in MANUAL) so I thought I'd share.


Playing with my new stamps from Stampin' Up! I just LOVE cute little fruit stamps like this cherry one. And with some glitter and a little bling ... need I say more?


Doesn't this card just look YUMMY?!? Check out the hot fudge on the sundae - I used Crystal Effects and it just makes the fudge look so real! Thanks to SU! demonstrator Heather from Canada for this awesome idea!


Father's Day card for my father-in-law (the boys call him Papa). I love those letters - they are from Scrapworks Flea Market and just such a stand out for me.

Just a quick one ...

Just wanted to share my latest layout for Got Sketch 101. I am seriously loving this class - haven't finished this many layouts in who knows how long!




Most of the papers are from the June Life Preserver's kit featuring October Afternoon. I also threw in a few buttons and Making Memories items as well. The element in the top left corner was inspired by a layout from the Mosh Posh gallery (just making sure I'm giving credit where credit is due!).

Thanks for looking! :)