Friday, July 31, 2009

Fancy Pants HEAVEN!!

YUMMMMMMOOOOOO!!!!

I got the most gorgeous box of the 4 new lines that was released by Fancy Pants at CHA and let me just say that they are delightful!!! I of course espesially love the Little Sprout one!! Loads of Lily layouts coming up .... when I find the time of course haha.

Life has been busy busy busy. Putting account into my name, getting my concession card set up on my accounts and the biggest biggest job is trying to get a property settlement for our house. Holey moley, what a rollercoaster ride a separation is, as if the emotional turmoil isn't enough and being a single parent to two precious girls, one has to sort out all the other hoo-hah as well :( But I'm getting there, in my own time, and it will be good once it is done and I can get back to better things.

Talking of better things, I have been thinking and thinking (on orders from my psychologist of course) what I want to do with my future. Of course I had a future in mind, but seeing as that all got wiped away in one night, and I had no future in sight I had to go and work on a new one. And it doesn't necessarily look that bad. I can focus on 'me', not us, but what 'I' want and that is oh so noice!!!

So things i want to include in my future :)

1. A hang gliding excursion :)

2. A few handson photography sessions - thinking I might just start off with the light and easy Mum's and bubs workshop that Bluedog offers :) And I want to do the intermediate one and the dusk one too :)

3. Maybe go back and study, maybe counseling or tackle the rest of my psychology

4. Travel as much as I can overseas, I love to EXPLORE.

5. Swim with dolphins

6. Go on a sunset hotair balloon ride

7. Take dancing lessons

8. Enjoy every moment with my girls :)

Talk about a fun filled future

Anyways, talking about the joys that fill my days and keep my heart in one piece is this gorgeous monkey down below. Off to our weekly swim lesson! She is doing so well, we hit a plateau for ages and ages and I was considering pulling her out of swimming for a while as she just wasn't progressing and then one day something 'snapped' and she started progressing again woohooo. She is slowly turning into a gorgeous swimming mermaid :) doesn't she look ADORABLE with her cap and goggles?? :)


And a layout that I did just before my world turned upside down. Using amazing Fancy Pants goodies. I stamped Lily's hand on the layout too. Do you know how tricky it is to get a newborn to open up her hand to stamp it??? I was going to do one on her feet too, with some stamped feet, but that never happened, guess there is nothing stopping me from doing one now with her three month feet hey?

Well that is it for me. Friday nights and weekends are just DREADFUL, but I try to make the most of it by being around family and going out an about, thanks for all my prayers, good thoughts, vibes of strength and of course those warm snuggly hugs!!! Each one of you are helping me through this journey that life decided to throw my way!! And I appreciate the time each of you have taken to send me messages!!

I'm staying strong, but my heart is just broken and it sometimes feels so hard to face reality instead of telling myself that things will come right, he will see sense.

ANWAYS

HAPPY WEEKEND everyone!!!!

23 comments:

Chic said...

Hi Jolene, Beautiful Layouts. Your two little girls are gorgeous. They must get those pretty looks from you. All the best hun. Time heals all wounds. xoxo

Romy said...

I love your LO! The stamped hand is very cute.

It's so good that you're thinking of your future and all the beautiful things you can still do in the future. I hope you do feel a little better. A seperation is very hard, and it brings a lot of bad feelings, but your girls will surely always be there for you to make you happy and to make you smile. Keep strong!!

kerry said...

Great layout Jolene cute pic too.And i am glad to see the list you have so much that you would like to do i hope you achieve it all.TAke care Kerry xx

Louisa Dubois said...

Love your work!
Please know that whenever you start travelling you are welcome in the Netherlands with us!
Sending you all the good fibes!
Louisa Dubois

Stacey Young said...

Beautiful layout Jolene!!!! I never realised how much Katie looked like you! She is a gorgeous little girl! So glad to hear you are doing better and how exciting do all those adventures soundS!! Stay strong! Hugs to you and your girls!! xx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Lo's and pics !! So Good to see you are focusing on your needs girl !! Great to set goals !! that will get you going !!
And if you ever thinking of visiting sweden I got plenty of contacts there
( Im swedish lol ) take care !! Stay strong and positive !! xoxo tina

Kate said...

hey jolene i love reading your list of things for the future!! how exciting and i wouldnt mind doing those things myself!! hang in there you are doing a beautiful job xox

Giovanna Scott said...

Love the layout Jolene, and how you are moving forward with life. A wonderfully exciting but bittersweet time in your life. I hope you achieve all your goals. And if you're travelling to the northside!!! give me a yell LOL....
xx
gigi

sam said...

Oh !!! I love a sweetness of this layout ! C'est vraiment très beau ! Sam

Jenny said...

Hi Jolene, so lovely to read your future goals. Your layout is simply gorgeous as are the photos of your girls - sending lots of love, Jenny x

marijana said...

Hi Jolene!!!

beautiful LO :)
great future goals...
take care

xxxxx

m

Manon Keir said...

Looks like you have some gorgeous future plans Jolene!!! Thinking about you lots. Hugs xxx

Mireille said...

simply beautiful! Still wishing you strength and lots of hugs.. love your layout.. and yeah I tried to do the "hand thing" with both my sweeties..
went for feet eventually..

Hetty Hall said...

Jolene that layout is stunning to say the least. Glad to hear you are looking forward to doing "you" things in the future. Life is filled with ups and downs but it is how we deal with them that counts.
Hugs xoxo
Hetty

Tilla said...

Jolene
You have so much patience - to ink such a tiny hand ! It's simply to gorgeous ! All that patience will stand you in good stead as you deal with all the horrible admin - good luck and glad to see you have so many fun things to look forward to !

Issa Virtucio-Lucido said...

you are truly an inspiration! not just in scrapping but getting and trying to be strong as a mother and as a woman.

Janinek said...

Just thinking about you and thought I would pop by. Cant imagine how difficult this time is for you. Great LO and your girls are absolutely gorgeous!

sue said...

Love that you are starting to smile a little and think head i love so of the things that you would like to do .
Dance classes yummy would have to have some yummy men with tight buttocs there.
hugs coming your way

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Julie said...

Your daughter is beautiful in her swimming cap.Her hair reminds me of mine when I was a little girl!

You certainly have two beautiful reasons to move on and live life to the fullest.

Cherish your family and friends.They'll help you through it!

(((HUGS))) I feel terrible,like you live next door and I see you everyday or something.

Leah said...

That hand layout is just so adorable! Love all that stitching! Cute pic of DD at the pool too! :)

It was so lovely to meet you and your gorgeous girls this morning! Hope to catch up again sometime for some scrappy time :)

Carrie Postma said...

Big, big hugs to you sweet lady! God has your future all planned out, just follow Him and it will be a fabulous ride!

Love seeing pics of your darling little girlies!

Melissa said...

HI Jolene, woohoo to DD for her swimming.Sometimes it is tough to decide on whether to keep them going or not.I am so glad she made the decision for you, by getting better and better.
Oh I am soo jealous of your FP box of goodies...my fave company.The new boy range totally ROCKS and also liking the Little Sprout and Chrissy one too.They just seem to be getting better and better lately.
Your list of things to do in your future sounds wonderful.I have been up in an Ultra light and it is totally amazing.Swimming with the Dolphins is one of my dreams too.
I remember those nights and weekends well, but you are so strong...and one day it will hit you just how strong and amazing you really are.Hugs to you and your girls. xx Mel