April 14, 2013

It's a quiet Sunday morning in the Gowdy house, all is well! We officially have [according to the government] 3 adults living in our home! Taylor had his 18th birthday yesterday and it boggles my mind that he is of voting and drinking age! Seriously...how fast did that 18 years fly by! I can vividly remember events when he was a toddler...just as if it was yesterday! Whereas I have a hard time remembering yesterdays events! Oiy...the brain is a funny place to visit!

He celebrated with his besties on Thursday night, so nice when a school long weekend conveniently falls on your birthday weekend! These guys are like family! The have all grown into fine young men over the years, and I have lovingly called them my "Basement Boys". At any given time on a weekend, one or all could be found in the basement...I love hearing their laughter while going about my day or night!

The Basement Boys

Last year we had a special cake made for Taylor that was a huge hit! It was a Friday 13th themed cake! Bill and I felt his 18th birthday deserved an equally fun cake! This is the cake that Donna Kirkland Green made was fabulous! She makes cakes form her home and is genius! I an so happy I found her, it's such a treat to present fabulous cakes!

How fun is this? The perfect cake for an 18 year old guy! We surprised him with a visit to work. His boss was in on the surprised and we got him good with his co-workers singing Happy Birthday! Taylor is easily embarrassed when put on the spot...a wonderful shade of red!

Happy Birthday Taylor! Love you so much!

April 5, 2013

I haven't made a card for Friends With Flair in some time, maybe since February! So  I thought I'd jump back on the band wagon and get on done! This card is made using a recent Stamp Of The Week from Unity Stamps!

Unity Stamps / Cardstock-Bazzill & Stampin Up / Tim Holtz Distress Stains / May Art Ribbon / Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher / Ranger Liquid Pearls 

April 4, 2013

I think I forgot I have a blog! Not that I stress over this site at all but it is a fun way to keep track of things we've been up to! I think I probably got stuck in the YUCK that was March! The weather was crappy and I had just about had enough of winter! So much snow and cold! I think the worse is now over with, we have had a glimpse or two of Spring weather, although tonight freezing rain IS in the forecast!

I continue to be busy with my scrapbooking and am doing some social media work with Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine! I love this publication and the girls who run it! I have "played" with them lots over the past years and am thrilled to be able to help out any way I can. This is not a big corporation of suits running the magazine. They are people just like us....Moms, sisters, daughters, friends...following their dream of sharing Canadian talent! Guess what...they are making it work!

Bill & Taylor had a weeks reprieve from weather over Spring Break with a trip to Dominican Republic. They had a great time relaxing at the pool and taking in a couple local excursions!

My favorite beach bum

Ocean Blue & Sand Resort

Ocean Blue & Sand Resort

I stayed and worked as it is typically a busy time for us at the office and I have a trip planned in May with a friend. We are heading to BC to take part in a hummingbird Photography class! I can't wait! We have been to the "ranch" in the past and know the accommadations and food will be supurb!

I uploaded my take on Canadian Scrapbooker's April Sketchy Challenge! Another great sketch designed be Sue Sykes!

Canadian Scrapbooker's April Sketchy Challenge

PP & CS - Bazzill Basics "Beach House" / Stampin Up / Harmonie Mosaic Tiles / Pink  Paislee "Timber" alphas / Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L / Ranger Glossy Accents

So that's it for today! I am caught up on all things BLOG! Wonder how long it will be before I post again!