Story time, Jess' B-day, & CKC...

so I was invited by Ethan's school teacher to come do story time with his class (all 4 kids) lol...It went well and the kids loved the selection of books that Ethan and I choose (and his favorites right now). By the second book Ethan was ready to go, "mama let's go home" mind you it was only 11:00 am. Frank and I left and met up with Eddy at a Hibachi Restaurant in Cary KABUKI. I was so excited since I missed Samurai sooooooooo much back home.

We also went to Jessica's house for cake and ice cream to celebrate her 32nd B-day! HAPPY B-DAY Jessie! The boys crashed within minutes after coming home, they are now in bed by 7:30 thanks to school! I hope to scrapbook tomorrow all day since I will be home alone, no kids, no husband, even no brother-in-law!!!!!!!!! Just me, my room, and my ipod!

OMG!!! how can I forget...I went to CKC in Charlotte last Saturday and man we had a good time! Although we were a little disappointed (we thought the shopping would be bigger) we really enjoyed the classes. I also met my favorite digital scrapper...Jessica Sprague! She was so nice and friendly! Here are a few pics, yes believe it or not I only took a few pics!

2 new LO's

So I am a little behind on the boys album, but I skipped a few months and did their first day of preschool. They were so cute! Can you believe that Evan never took off his cap, he is too funny! I have all this unused Sassafras Lass paper that I am glad I am bring to use!

Guess what I found???

A Cuban RESTAURANT!!! So I was at work and talking to a Dr. Estok who is married to none other than a Cuban. He mentioned about a new place opened in Cary with real authentic Cuban food. So at first I thought ok I will wait and go Tuesday, but once I called home both Eddy & Frank wanted some good take-out! The food was great, just like back home and the ambiance was amazing(palm trees, Cuban decor, music) We have to go for breakfast. (They have cafe con leche and tostadas) Yipppppie!

6 days off!

So I have had 4 days off so far, 2 more to go and all I get done is 3 LO's. I did manage to clean, cook, and do laundry so perhaps the last 2 days will be filled of just scrapping??? NOT Ethan gets to stay home tomorrow from Daycare since he had a fever today, although clearly it's a 24hr thing, that's the rule! Oh well lots of scrapping when he naps and plays I guess. Here are my new LO's. Also tomorrow I will post the most expensive "pastelitos" I have ever eaten! YES my friends I am receiving a box of them overnight since my cousin felt sorry for me and the ones Dayami sent got here 4 days too late:( Poor Dayi she got so frustrated with FedEx! We'll see they are suppose to arrive by 10am.

New Layouts!

Here are a few new LO's. I just LOVE the Love, Elsie line! I am quite addicted!

My soon-to-be neighbor!

My friend Debbie and her hubby Gonzalo were in town, looking around for a place to relocate! I am so excited!!! Of course she loved Cary, I mean who doesn't! The place is so freaken awesome and voted as the best place to raise a family, and guess what??? SHE'S PREGNANT! So happy for them both! I also heard today that two more people are moving here! (Danny's brother and cousin) Cool beans! That means more Cubans for NC!

First Day of School/Eddy's B-day!

So the boys started school (preschool) Monday, July 16th, same day as Eddy's 30th B-day! They stayed really quiet and just cried during their nap time, but that is a start. I was so happy to see their excitement as they played with the other children. I really like this school, the teachers are excellent and they just opened so everything is new and sparkling! We also celebrated Eddy's B-day with our neighbors and friends and we had a great time!

More pool fun!

So we decided to spend our Summer in the nice relaxing pools here in NC (they have so many). This one is called Johnson Lake Pool, it's a park, not a lake with this cool outdoor pool with a kiddie pool and sprinkler area. The boys loved it and I did too, so much so that we went 2 days in a roll! Eddy and Frank joined us the second day and we had a great time!

Guess what I got...

yes the new Love Elsie lines, LOLA and RILEY! I love them. So it only took an hour to get to Fayetteville, but it was all worth it, even Ethan telling me for an hour "mama my tummy hurts" (He was all show, as soon as I stopped the car, he said, "mama all better") BTW he is talking up a storm, a true parrot! So anyhow...here is the picture of my new loves! Thanks Elsie for all your creativity!

And oh yes I forgot! I also stopped by UPS and mailed Dayami her packs! Trust me Dayi it will be so worth the wait! (should be there Wed).

My new obsession...

Elsie Flannigan...need I say more! The girl is a genius!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE her work and here is her 2 new lines that I am driving an hour to get! Dayami, you better make lots of new LO's with these! The boys start school Monday and I am planning on scrapping all day! Thanks to Rachael at Hobby Lobby for getting me 2 of everything and holding them for me! See you tomorrow, bright and early!

So the boys stayed with uncle Frank for almost the whole day today. Eddy started a new job and we both had to work, all I have to say is that he did a great job, a true natural!!!!!!

My new room!

So with the new house came an extra spare bedroom and guess what we did with it! You guessed it, it's mine! A new scrapbook room. I got tired of a closet so now with this new big space, what is a girl to do??? DECORATE! Well I am nowhere near done, but at least it's a start. Here you can see the rest of the pictures.http://www.flickr.com/photos/22747161@N00/sets/72157600693060469/

Little pool...

Amazing what a little water and plastic can do! I was out buying them a booster chair and I came across this little pool. I was planning on inflating it and having it ready after their nap, but of course I couldn't even get them out of the car with out it. So Eddy and Frank were out, I sat them in their stroller and inflated away, mind you it's still not 100% inflated, but that was enough for them. So our new daily ritual since it's now like 100 degrees is a little dip in the little pool...

5:50AM

I woke up today at 5:50 am and super motivated! The baby woke up and I threw him in bed with Eddy (it's now 9am and they are all still sleeping) So I went for a walk, super cool day, LOVE IT! and after I came home and scrapped away. 5 LO's. Yippppieeeee! Here they are. Maybe I can get another one or two done before my busy day begins. I love wakin gup early and having some free time for ME!

SAHD...

and loving it! Yes people Eddy is a stay at home dad and does a great job too! He gets frustrated sometimes not being around adults, but enjoys spending time with the boys. He is wonderful, LOVE HIM!

Boys out and about...

well actually under supervision...HELLO! What a difference another state makes! In Miami (or at least in my decent west dade neiborhood) you wouldn't see as many kids running free in the outdoors. Here the boys can run free with me having to worry of any cars speeding into the house. Here they are with their new friends Giselle, Kevin, and Emily.

New LO's

Here are a few new Lo's since my comeback to the scrapbooking world! LOVE the new Elsie lines!

New ER-Duke Raleigh

So I am working at a Duke Facility, how awesome is that! Can I tell you the staff is amazing, really nice, genuine people. There is this HOT doctor! Dr. Taylor, I swear the man should go on the Bachelor! I will post more pictures later since I was not able obviously to get everyone.