invitations for a party I would like to host in the future!

Cool Cocktails Christmas Invitation

Make a statement with custom Christmas cards at Shutterfly.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. . .

The Square Stationary Card

below one of the photocards I created:

Invitation for my future party

5 x 7 photocard with room for 5 pictures

Today was the first Sunday of advent. Usually I am pretty much done with Christmas Shopping by Thanksgiving but this year I am behind. I am involved with a few more things, have three kids, have a husband who is involved with a few more things, I have three kids. The candle that was lit at church today represents HOPE.

One of my favorite FAVORITE favorite things about Christmas is sending Christmas cards. I am getting close to sending 100 of them this year! Via my friend's blog I found out that Shutterfly is hosting a give way to bloggers that blog about their Shutterfly Christmas Cards. (Are you a blogger? Click here for your chance at 50 free cards!!! http://blog.shutterfly.com/5358/holiday2010-blog-submission-form/)

I've used Shutterfly for many kinds of cards in the past. I love their Christmas Photo Cards. I always choose designs that you can put more than one card on. I love taking pics of my kids and then sending them on the people around the world! http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards . I messed around a designed a few of those as well.

This year I started looking at these beautiful stationary cards they are offering. I've never ordered in large quantities because of the price but they are gorgeous! I designed a few. You can see them at the top of the post.

I've been wanting to make a http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars/wall-calendars calendar for sometime now but have not done so. This might be the year I stare at my own flowers instead of buying a calendar with someone else's photograph's in them.

I've always wanted to host a Christmas Cocktail party for adults only. Not sure when I will get to realize my dream but Shuterfly has the perfect invitation for me to use. It too is at the top of the post. Check out all the Christmas Invitations that Shutterfly has to offer herehttp://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-invitations

Just to be clear. . . there will be no party this year but I can dream about a party for adults in cocktail attire! How fun would that be!!

Merry Christmas to all! If you are on my list of just under a 100. . . look out for our card this year you might just be getting a shutterfly card in your mailbox!

Still Tired

Where does time go? I am never sure. Today is one of those days that I woke up tired b/c I had two kids in bed with me most of the night and no husband. I just don't sleep well anymore with my babies touching me all night long. I need space. Everyday I love them more and everyday I realize that I need my own space. Even if it is just while using the bathroom. Don't always get to go to the bathroom by myself. I wish my house didn't look like a bomb went off even when I spent a bunch of time cleaning today. I even took my kids to play with their friends for a few hours and till not enough. I am tired. I need sleep. I need a break. Just a few moments here and there to steal away so I can regroup. When no one naps that is hard. I feel like I spin in circles. i am making dinner tonight and bringing some to someone from my church. I love to cook but not with all the help I sometimes am forced to take. It is my son's 4th b-day on saturday. I am excited b/c I love to throw a party. He is also having a party with some friends from school the weekend after. I love a good theme! this year Ben 10 for my very own ben 4! i love my kids. I just wish they didn't come with so much drama. Also why do they have ears. . . they don't really seem to use them. Ok enough for one day. I could go on and on. But I must be thankful! Always remember all the good in my life and all the God has blessed me with!
From Colossian 3:
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.