my BIRTHDAY.

isn't he sexy...?

i know I might be biased....

but what if I show you this?...

makes him EVEN sexier RIGHT? yeah. i thought so too...

dear new sewing machine,

i love you. i shall call you stewart...

not this stewart..

more like this one......

i also got this loot (that's heavenly dream angel...my fav)

and this is the wrapping paper that my sewing machine was *glued* in.....

and yes, i saved it. it was cute.

 the charm bracelet...my three kids each picked out a charm....

my dad made this awesome bench for me for one of my upcoming projects...

and when i say upcoming....i really mean

don't hold your breath.

white flip flops from old navy...

and a couple $5 shirts. i wished we lived near an old navy....

count the candles....that is how many I turned...

um...plus some...

 (thanks jan for the cake....) and notice the computer and cricut and vinyl...)

(this was actually the night before my birthday...)

on my ACTUAL birthday --i spent 4 hours driving back to pocatello...

and my kids gave me the greatest gift...

ahh...

then i took the kids to swimming lessons...

 made a fabulous nutritious dinner....

and then watched:

(the husband is working nights.)

and then i googled design star...and reminisced about my fav rooms

and read a ton of emails from all the people I love..

you.

and to answer your questions....

yes..21 is right.

happy birthday cara

deeanna..super funny...

my and curtis met when were touring together (not really)

but it was my dream when I blew out my candles.

oh darn. now it won't come true.

to laura wilson..happy birthday to your daughter...

mandi....tropical punch.

yes..i should be an english queen.

happy birthday to heather (on sunday)

(july birfdays are the best)

heather h...i agree with you..

here's my address..

1207 cot..just kidding.

lisa..happy birthday to your mother

sistereno...happy birthday to you. 21st is the best.

tonia...love the quote

happy birthday to you cate...holy july babies.

renegades:

um..no.

but i thought of an idea.

sarah...so funny.

the littlest crafter's son...happy birthday

(and to craftymomma on monday)

and jenette...

and nelly...

whew..did i miss anything....?

oh..how about a winner for my favroitestestsest stuff?

diary of a crafty lady!!!! congrats! email me at kimbowest21(at)gmail.com