Where have I been?? Life in Costa Rica! Updates and news On Winston!

Hello crafty friends! Just wanted to post a quick update since I have been MIA!! We spent 16 days traveling through Costa Rica! It was an amazing trip, we spent several days white water rafting down the Pacuare river, traveled up to the Arenal Volcano then south to Manuel Antonio, back to Hermosa Beach and Joco and ended in San Jose. I will post a full update on our adventure over at my running blog soon, we were lucky enough to see the top of the volcano and run in an Ultra 10K trail race. It was the trip of a lifetime and it was hard to come home and go back to work!

 Hardest trail run of my life!

 Top of Arenal Volcano

Beautiful! 

It is one year since we almost lost Winston to Valley Fever. He suffered a heart attack and lung damage in addition to the infection. His last report showed recovery of some damaged tissue near his heart, and his lung capacity will never recover, sadly he will never be able to run with me again. His valley fever results also indicated his levels have risen. He is staying strong and we love him so much and continue to take the best care of him. We are hoping for better results at his next appointment.

The DoubleClick Skittles Shop is fully stocked with all your favorite colors! With an easier check out you can now pick and choose the ones you want!

Cross country season is fast approaching! I hope to have a much better handle on time management this season to be able to craft and keep up with everyone's blog!

Thanks for letting me share my updates! I will be playing catch up! 

Also I would love to hear about your thoughts and comments on me bringing back a Design Team and hosting challenges?

My Saddest Days, Running on Auto-Pilot, and Updates of Where I Have Been. Rest in Peace our beloved Kimber

Hello Friends, some of you may have noticed that my blog has been running on auto-pilot. These past few weeks have been a trying time for me and my blog has taken a back seat.

I was involved in a car accident, that goodness myself and the other driver were not hurt, but I did total my car. So I have been dealing with all the things that you have to handle when involved in an accident.

My precious girl Kimber, that has been my constant companion for the last 10 years was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer just a few weeks ago. By our sides she grew up with my girls, our family friend, our lives. She spent countless hours at my feet while I crafted, hiked and ran many miles with us and was by far the most loyal friend we ever had. We were told we just have a couple of months left with her. Unfortunately her health quickly deteriorated and we had to say goodbye to our precious girl.  Please pray us as we deal with the loss of our girl.

Here are some of my favorite pictures:

When we brought her home May 2005:

Her final day November 2014

My love

I have several posts on pre-post, I hope you all understand why I haven't been visiting. When I am feeling better I hope to catch up with you all. 

Have a Great Day! I'm back with Updates!!

Whoot Whoot! I am almost over the busiest time of the year for my Family!! From April 24 to May 24 it is non-stop!! I finally have just a few minutes to pop over and share a project and an update!

My papers are all from Scrap

Threading water Border punch

3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon Aqua Splash

Liquid Pearls

Lady Bug from DoodleCharms Cricut Cartridge

Have a great Day! Stamp Docerela Favorite Quotes

Entering into:

Paper Playtime: Bug

Did you get a chance to check out the newly released 3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon Colors Caribbean Splash?

They are so fun and in perfect time for sweet summer!

Coral Crush and Aqua Splash!

And Look what came in the mail today!!

The new Cricut Expression book by Cathie Rigby! Yes Cathie from the CCR!! This book is a MUST Have! I have been flipping through drooling over the pages! You can see all the details over at the Creative Cutter Room!

And save the Date for a fun blog Hop!!

May 26 and May 27! Creative Kuts and Docerela Creations!

So are you wondering what I have up to??

First my Son graduated from ASU!! Whoot Whoot! He had two graduations and they were super long and super busy!! Here is a picture of the Little Graduation! (Yes little!!) The other one was at a football stadium! 

Can you see him in the crowd? LOL Neither could we!

Then my Daughter was running for School Treasurer, so we had to campaign, make posters, and a speech! And we found out today that all of her hard work paid off because she was elected School treasurer for the 2012-2013 school year!

And my other Daughter had an invention project due! Here is her On Top of the Desk Organizer!

She is so creative!

It will take me some time to catch up visiting! But I will be by soon!

Thank you, Winner and Up coming Challenge!

Thank you to everyone that commented yesterday about our Bunny Kasper. It was very comforting knowing how sweet my blogging friends are!

Come back tomorrow for the Creative Cutter Room Challenge! Another great prize will be given away!

And now for the winner of the SweetHearts Blog Hop

Thanks to Random.org!

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jcinokc said...

Love your card. Thanks for the hop and giveaway! 

Congrats! I will be contacting you shortly!!

With all the craziness here I am behind on my commenting, I will be around to make my visits soon!

 
You still have a few days to enter my birthday blog candy!!

Enter my Birthday Blog candy HERE!!