Texas Bound!

We leave tomorrow for Texas!! I finally get to see where Jeff lives!! Woo Hoo!! I've only been west of Nashville once and that was the southern route on St. Route 10.
We'll be going with Missy, Mark, Bethany, and Ben. We're driving their mini van. The plan is to switch drivers occasionally so no one gets too tired. Bethany has her learners permit and wants to drive some, too. (not so sure that's a good idea going down--it'll be Labor Day weekend on super highways)
Missy is really excited to cross over the Mississippi River!! haha
I'll post some pictures when we get back.

Well, I forgot to take pictures of the cards that I made for Vicki and Trevor. I do that a lot. LOL Since they live so close I may see if I can borrow them to get some pictures.

Ok, now I made a card for Mark for his birthday. His birthday is Sept. 5. Since Mark is a manager at Cracker Barrel and wears a shirt and tie every day, I made this for him.

Some more cards

The next birthday was Bethany's, on August 17. Since she loves monkeys, I made this for her.

The next birthday was Josh's. His birthday is August 27.

Busy August

I've been busy working on cards for the August birthdays. First is Dani's card and then a mini book I made for her.

This is the mini book that I made for her.

New cards

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I have posted anything. Well I made some thank you cards for Bill. With Father's Day and his birthday so close, I made them last week.

These were made using Create-a-Critter. I made this one for Vicki and her family. I love the colors!

Next I made this one for Chris and his family.

 

 

The next one I made for Jeff and his family.

 

This one was made for Missy and her family.

I have lots of birthdays in August, so I'm going to be busy. I'll post them as I make them.

Family reunion pictures

It was so wonderful to see everyone! I tried to take lots of pictures, not all of them turned out. Oh well, I put some of the best ones on here.

The whole gang!

Vicki, Bill, Missy, Chris, Dad, Mom, and Jeff! Us and our children.

Our five all grown up!

This is Trevor, Mark, Deb, Julie, and Dani. They lovingly call themselves "the Shaft"!!

 (the not Hartles)

Missy's family: Ben, Missy, Justin, Bethany, Grandpa, Miranda, Matthew, and Mark.

Bill's family: Bill, Cory, Grandpa, Randy, and Deb.

Chris' family: Dani, Jackson, Grandpa, Nathan, and Chris.

Jeff's family: Julie, Josh, Grandpa, Jenna, and Jeff.

Vicki's family: Trevor, Brandon, Grandpa, Faith, and Vicki.

Happy 4th of July, Happy Birthday, Bill!!

Today is going to be such fun! My whole family is going to be together for the first time in 2 years! Jeff and his family are here from Texas and Chris and his family are here from Kentucky. We are having a family reunion and birthday party today at Missy's. I can hardly wait! I have really missed my 4 grandchildren. I love you Jenna, Josh, Nathan, and Jackson. I hope to take tons of pictures! I don't know when we will have the opportunity to be together again.