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I’m anxiously awaiting Spring. Today is suppose to be in the 60’s! Heavenly!
I have a few updates on my family to share at the bottom of this post 😀 So those who want to know what’s up, can be in the “know”.
I’m just starting to wined down from the April Release, and am getting ready for May! LOL! It is a never ending circle or events and planning.
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This is MY version of the Pretty Palette 04
I have to say I think this is STUNNING! I love the colors.
This will be a “possibility” of being my mom’s birthday card. She turns 54 this weekend. I generally make several and pick my favorite! LOL! Crazy huh?
So here are some details!
I LOVE the Singing Silhouette © set 😀 So pretty.
So I cut my Caged © cut file, to cut my cage, I then stamped my cage, with a little masking, and stamped the branch and flowers from the set, then added my bird 😀
I used the postcard sheet from the Cool Romance © digital paper.
I cut it out, then added a dirtied up silhouette flower from the Occasional Labels © set in the lower left hand corner.
I used the writing from the postcard as my “sentiment” on the palette.
For the bottom “pattern” layer, I made my OWN paper 😀
That is my favorite thing to do!
I used the Argyle Amazement © set to create my pattern. Can you say LOVE IT!!
Well what do you think? Pretty nifty eh?
Now for an update! If you don’t follow my family, no biggie, just move on to view the Pallete Challenge!
As I said my mom is turning 54 this weekend. It is a very pivotal time, as it was that weekend last year that her life forever changed.
It has been a year since her husband was arrested for her attempted murder. He is still in jail. The case is going to trial as he refused a very good plea bargain, which would have lead to deportation.
He is denying his confession, claiming he didn’t understand what he was saying (his first language is Portuguese), and requesting that the video confession, after his arrest, be thrown out. Trust me he speaks English very well.
Anyway, my mom returned to court to renew the restraining order. The judge granted her a 3 year order. They are undergoing trail very soon (we don’t have an exact date yet) and she has filed for divorce. We don’t know if he could get out so better safe than sorry (not that a piece of paper could save her from him, but it can be helpful-right?)
In the divorce he wants half of everything SHE worked for, AND get this, he wants Alimony when he gets out because SHE ruined HIS life, and he won’t be able to find work. The list of insanity goes on and on.
Hopefully we will get a judge with an 1/8th of a brain, and he will not allow any of this to take place. My mom has been paying on everything (his vehicles and other stuff she wants possession of, as she needs these items) always, and more obvious since his incarceration.
So a long way to go with that.
Now we go on to her Cancer. She will undergo surgery the 29th. She will be hospitalized for a week and then have a long recovery. She will undergo 2 more rounds of chemo after healing, then to hopefully be cured 😀 She has been amazingly strong through all this. She had many weak moments, but in the end she found the strength she needed to move forward with her life!
Her life isn’t ready to be over. She has much left to do in this world 😀 I’m not ready to not have my mom around yet. I have 2 girls of my own to raise (and a son) and need someone to guide me on what I’m doing, and how to get through the tough stuff.
Speaking of girls, many have asked for updates on Alexa.
I will post some photos of her soon.
Tonight she is partaking in a school event, where she will be doing African drums, and dancing! I hope to catch it on video (hoping for good quality so I can post it here for you all to see her! She has grown and matured so much in this last year).
As May approaches she reaches her 4th year in remission!!
She is by far the strongest person I know. She is my little hero. I am in a constant state of awe of her. She is in the ‘pre-teen” attitude stages, and I have to remind myself this is a good thing! The attitude is insane! Everything is an argument. She wants it her way or no way. Sounds like me when I was her age.
That being said, I am ever grateful for these daily struggles of will, as she has always been strong willed. It is far easier than the struggles with her life. I’ve been told that it is her strong will that pulls her through. It is why she does so well. Well that and God’s hand guiding her through. Alexa has a great purpose in this life, I am certain of that. She keeps me in constant check, of what is important in life, and how fragile and precious each moment is.
I recently had a meltdown over the fact that the 2 years she was ill I took barely any video or photos. I didn’t want to remember anything about that time, now I sort of wish I had. Especially when we went to Disney. I SHOULD have video tapped at least that! That was a a happy time. After some severe mommy guilt, I promised to record more, and take more photos.
Well that about wraps up the family review, for now anyway. I’ll let you know how the dance goes 😀
Thanks for following our story.
Until next time!
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Lauren, your card is beautiful! Great take on the sketch 🙂 Thanks so much for the update on your family. Your mom and your daughter are both such strong little ladies! It’s probably because they draw strength from their #1 support system – YOU!!! If you’ve had only one meltdown since all this began, you are, indeed, Wonderwoman, in my humble opinion! We can only pray that justice is done with that horrible man. Keep us posted 🙂 God bless you!
Lauren, this IS STUNNING!!! I {heart} your shabby spin on the design today! The colors are so bright and cheerful, I adore the bird cage cut out and stamped up. The inking around the edges adds just the right shabby touch and the stamped argyle images are FABULOUS! One of my all-time favorites of your card designs – WOW!
Thank-you for the family news. I know things have been busy for you the past several months but I have really missed your family news.
I hope everything goes well for your Mom, and I’m glad Alexa is doing so well. You are doing your very best for both of them, so cut yourself some slack and give yourself a pat on the back. You are amazing to do all that and STILL have time for all you do for your business and blog!! Your card is beautiful!
Lauren, your mother raised a wonderful daughter who is a wonderful mother to HER children. My heart and prayers go out to your mom who is going through so much. Thank God she has you. God has put a lot on your mom, but she is strong and capable of dealing with it. And she has you, an angel to help her through. Big hugs and lots of prayer to you and your family. Will be praying specifically for a smart judge and wise doctors.
Lauren, your card just beautiful! I love everything about it!
Your post about your family brought tears to my eyes. I had no idea what was going on with your mom. I’m so very sorry that you all have to go through this. I can’t even imagine having that happen to my own mom. Praying that all goes well with her surgery and chemo. When you spoke of her surgery and chemo I thought that you were talking about Alexa but had forgotten to let us know you were talking about her.
I’m thrilled that Alexa is doing so well! She reminds me so much of my Jessica – strong willed and exceeding everyone’s expectations. I can’t wait to see more photos and videos of her.
BTW, I also have had the mommy guilt of not taking photos or videos of Jess while she was extremely ill or in the hospital. I didn’t want to have reminders of how bad things were for her because I knew I would never forget. What I didn’t know was that so many people need to know what she went through so they can find strength from her. She had the will to live and such a strong spirit. Her faith never wavered… so when she became so ill last year I took photos even on bad days. And she was beautiful. She even did some silly poses and I’m so very glad that I took that opportunity to save those memories.
You are such an inspiration! I’m proud of you for doing all you can to care for your children and mother and you even have a fabulous business. Thank you for allowing me to get to know you and your family better and for the opportunity to be on your Pretty Patterns design team.
(((hugs))) to you,
Nancy
Lauren, your card is gorgeous!! Don’t even think about making another one & choosing. Your mother will absolutely love this one. The card is so beautiful, just as she is, and so is her daughter. I cannot still believe everything your mom has gone through this past year. My family will be praying your mom gets a judge (for the trial & divorce hearing) that can see past all of the “I’m the innocent one” garbage her soon to be ex-husband is putting on.
I cannot believe our Miss Alexa is a pre-teen now! She is growing so fast now. Please give her a hug for me.
Thank you for allowing me to be on the Pretty Pattern team as well.
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Lauren, LOVE the cool romance, so glad that you showcased it, as I have now given it a try….my first use of digi paper. It is so gorgeous and prints so nice! The card I made will be on my blog tomorrow.
Love the colours in your card!
Glad to hear that your mom is doing well, she has been in my prayers.
I love the updates on your beautiful family I feel like we’re friends just catching up on life. Praying for your mom and the next struggle, with you by her side she will come out better than before. Also, glad to hear Alexa is good.
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You really are superwoman. I love your card and I am sure your Mum will too. Thanks for the update on your Mum and Alexa too – when I realise I am one month older than your Mum I find it scary that she is going through so much but also blessed to have a great husband and no significant health issues. Keep strong for them all and look after yourself. Janine x
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Hope all “does” continues to go well for your family! Lauren your mom is very lucky to have you and you her…enjoy.
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The moments when you didn’t have a camera in your hands were the moments when you were holding her.
Good thoughts to your Mum.
Love your card, it’s gorgeous and I love how you use your argyle set to come up with new unique patterned papers… 🙂
Thank God for Alexa doing well, and I’m glad to read that your Mom is hanging in there. This is just such a terrible situation having to deal with those 2 major things in her life but luckily she has you by her side for the pep talk when she feels discouraged.
Sometimes I wonder why your family has to go through so much, and I think maybe it’s so you can get victorious and show to the world how faith and determination can pull you through. ((HUGS))
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