First day of School

Today was K's first day of school, which was actually the 2nd day of school, but the real first day got delayed because of Hurrican Irene.  We are luckier than most, though, Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties are still out.  I'm glad our county had us go back quickly, now we won't use up our snow days before winter even gets here.  K had a great time playing with her friends at the bus stop today.  We meet up early because some moms work, so we each take a day to be in charge of watching the kids for a half hour before the bus comes, so others can get a jump start on their day.  I love this time in the morning, the kids play and blow off some steam before school and there's usually a couple of other Moms to hang out and chat with.

I am looking forward to having more time during the day to get "stuff" done.  I have been neglecting my household duties, lately and I have been getting a lot of crafting done, which has been food for my soul.  Here are some of my creations:

 

Lucky  Level 1 (X7137A), Level 2 (X7137B), Lucky  Level 2 Assortment Irresistables (Z1356), the Stickease (X7137C) and Enjoy Life stamp set (C1439).  Blue Buttons (Z1371), Kraft borders (retired) Colors:  Desert Sand, Outdoor Denim, Sunset.  

This gorgeous card (if I do say so myself) is made using the Treetops stamp set (C1368), Sentiment and tiny flower from Pair-a-Phrase National Stamping set for Sept (see my CTMH website for more info on how to earn this set for free), Sonoma B&T Paper (X7143B) , Mocha Opaques (z1333) and 3D Foam tape (z1151).
Colors:  Smokey Plum, Amethyst, Olive and Desert Sand