I'm not dead!

Can you believe it... I'm still alive.  I know you were all thinking after my last post, that my illness had gotten the better of me and I would never be heard from again.  Heck, even my family was calling to see if I was still among the living.  Yes, I'm alive and kicking... just super swamped and for some reason, not motivated to blog.  But, I have vowed (again) to do better... mostly so my dad will stop scolding me. LOL

Things are good here, but like I mentioned, super busy.  I've got work coming out my ears, which is a good thing, but my poor laptop is having a hard time keeping up with me.  I keep thinking it will slow down soon... but I'm starting to get the feeling that that never happens.  Oh well, thank God that I'm blessed with relative success right?

The family is finally all well again (pounding on wood here).  Riley ended up on a very strong antibiotic that finally killed whatever it was that made her sick to begin with.  Yesterday I took her to Lanstuhl to see an allergy specialist.  They tested her for 8 basic allergies and thankfully, she has none.  They're leaning toward asthma again.  They said that asthma would explain why she gets horrible chest congestion when she gets a cold.  But to me, it still doesn't explain why she stays sick for weeks on end.  Ugh!  So, no anemia, no allergies, no malnutrition... what in the world?  She's doing great right now though, so please pray that she stays healthy all winter!

Halloween was a blast this year.  I was going to dress up, but my costume never showed up in the mail.  sniff.  Jaime and a friend of his MADE their costume... yes, that's him there on the camel... his friend is in there too.  LOL  The girls were DYING to wear the dresses that we bought them at Disneyland, so when it finally got here, they were beside themselves.  Check out these pretty princesses.. Belle and Snow White...



I'm getting excited for the Holidays.  The weather has really cooled off and the last couple mornings have actually been frosty.. so it's got me in the mood for Christmas shopping, turkey and Christmas music.  Not to mention that all the designing I've been doing in the last few weeks has been Christmas-themed.  Here is my latest kit...



You're prolly thinking, "hmm, that looks looks familiar", it's because I started out revamping a kit that I did last year, but ended up adding a color and completely redoing all the papers and elements.  So, I guess you can call it a brand new kit.  I love, love it!  'Hope you do too.  You can pick it up HERE.

Since we're talking Christmas kits here, you just HAVE to take a look at the DigiChick designer's latest collaboration.  It's the most adorable Christmas kit ever and IT'S FREE!  Yep, free with a $10 purchase in the boutique!  Check it out, then click HERE for more details...

AND, as if that wasn't enough...we're also having a great contest with the kit.  Everyone who enters gets an exclusive Add-On pack and then 4 entrants will be randomly drawn to win a $10 gift certificate to the DigiChick Boutique.  Click HERE for details on how to enter!

So, let's see, I think that might be all the stuff I wanted to cover.  Except the fun part... I have a little gift for everyone but you're only allowed to download it if you leave me a little comment here.  I love feeling the love!  Enjoy...

Edited on 11/18/06: The free alpha has been taken down and will be available for purchase in The DigiChick Boutique starting Nov. 23rd. Thanks for all the love left here!

Comments

[Tiff]

Glad to see you are back. Cute, cute Halloween photos and a fun freebie too. Glad everyone is feeling better.

[Jacque]

Jeez, glad to see your house hold is feeling better! i missed you and your blog tteehee! Thanks for the fabulous alphas, I am an alpha hore-der...............hehehe

[Granna Deanna]

I love the Holly Jolly kit! I had to run to the boutique & purchase enough to get it! Your girls make beautiful princesses (although the jury is still out on the Mexican peasant(?)) Thanks for sharing the alpha. It is so unique. I love the softly torn & inked edges. You're the best!

[Bonnie]

Awesome freebie!!
thx!

[Jennie T]

Thanks so much for the cool looking alpha...can't wait to use it in a LO!!

[dogsmom]

adorable,thank you!

[dogsmom]

adorable,thank you!

[Amy]

Very cool! Thanks! :)

[Sharon]

thanks for the freebie. Your daughters look adorable in their princess costumes, and congrats on Riley's brilliance ;-).

[noreenastin]

Thanks. I loved the Italy pictures, by the way. I've been to a lot of the same places. Noreen

[lori]

here is big LOVE from me! Thanks for the alpha - I adore it!

[Marna]

Your daughters look darling! Sorry for the illnesses, and you should definitely think about asthma! I have it as do my 3 sons. If you have it and not taking the right meds you seem to stay sick for a long time, one son would get pneumonia twice a winter until he got an inhalor and other meds. Get a nebulizer! They help keep your lungs moist and break up congestion, and/or run the shower just for steam and sit in there while it runs, for about 10-15 minutes, that helps also! Hugs :)

[Dixie]

Love this!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for the great alpha!

[Bellbird (aka Justine)]

very cute and versatile gift - TY Laura. The girls look great dressed up! Glad your all well again

[Rebecca]

sounds like a really great trip! Glad you had so much fun too. Thank you for the wonderful alpha! :D I could see this used for a cute fuzzy picture of my DD and a teddy bear... or her monkey... lol. :D Thanks! :D

[Glenda]

Laura ---Cool alpha
I have a boy page in the making that will be finished thanks to you!
Blessings

[patchas]

Love the alpha. Thanks so much.

[cathy]

Thanks so much for the alpha! I love it!

[Cindy]

Thank you so much for the gift! Love your blog!

[kait]

I am glad to see that you are doing better. Your girls are gorgeous. Beautiful alpha. Thank you for sharing it.

[Shawna Taylor]

Good thing you're still alive & well! Your girls looked so cute in their costumes & your dh's costume was hilarious! Thanks for the cool alpha too!

[Cuchy]

I'm really glad everything is finally alright for you and family. Thanks for the beautiful alpha!

[Fiona]

Just fabulous Laura! Thanks. :)

[ccouch]

glad you're feeling better! thanks for the alpha!

[Cassie]

Wow that's a nasty virus you had... glad you're on the mend. And thanks for the awesome alpha! :)

[Nikki]

Very cool!! Thanks a bunch!

[Dawn]

Glad that you are doing so much better! Your girls look beautiful! Thanks so much for the alpha!!

[Debbie]

Love your princesses, they were darling for Halloween! Thank you so much for the super alpha and hope you all stay well :)

[Gretchen]

This is awesome, thank you!!!

[Carla]

Wow Laura just read about your fabulous trip! OMG It sounds so fun and you got to see so much in just a short time. Thanks so much for sharing on your blog. I really was intrigued by all the photos. Love all of them! Makes me want to go travel. Never been out of the states, except for Mexico and Canada. Would love to see the places you have been.
Thanks for the goodie too! Will be checking back to see what DH is getting for Christmas. Ok gotta go check Jan's blog to find out what she got on the trip!

[Merkee]

I'm glad you're alive. lol Thank you for a great alphabet!

[Shannon in TN (ssexton)]

I am so glad you are feeling better and had a good Halloween! Thanks for the alpha--it's very cool!

[Vickie]

Thanks for the alpha!

[Merkee]

I'm glad you're alive. lol Thank you for a great alphabet!

[Heather Roselli]

Laura, the alpha is just so cute and I think it will be very easy to use it on so many different things. I am so glad that you and your family aren't sick anymore. Don't work too hard! :)

[Janet]

Thanks for the great gift.
Glad you're feeling better.
Loved the European tour.

[Marilyn]

Thanks for the alpha!

[Lynn]

Thank you, Laura for the great Alpha! I think it will go great on some pages for my boys! :)

[Crina]

thank you for the great alpha!

[Agring]

Thanks for the cute alphas.

[Lime]

Great alpha Laura and I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better.

[A]

Thanks for the cute alpha.

[Kristy]

Thank you for the gift. It's great. Glad you are all feeling better.

[Tracie]

Thanks Laura I love this alpha! And your Xmas kit is so bright and cheery Im going over to the store to have a look around!

[Lisa Newhouse]

I love the alpha, thank you!

That camel costume is just too funny...how unique ;-)

Your girls are gorgeous princesses...so cute ;-)

[Sylvia]

OMG, OMG, they look adorable!!! MUCH better then the originals!!!!! Thanks so much for this pretty gift! Love, Sylvia

[Andrea C.]

Thanks for the awesome alpha Laura! I love it and it's so versatile :)

[meems]

your girls are so cute in their costumes!

thanks so much for the supercool alpha!

[Nonnie917]

Well it's about time young lady. Your Pop will be happy to see this blog. I got both the kits and have already used them. They are so pretty. This will be our last Christmas without you. You will be home soon and I am getting excited as....well just getting excited. I am so glad to hear that Riley is doing better. Poor baby. She sure didn't want to smile in those pictures, did she?

[Margie]

Thank you Laura!! Your girls look cute all dressed for halloween :)

[rissa]

thanks a lot Laura.

[Chloé]

Love your DDs' costumes! They are so cute!! And love your fun and unique alpha too! TFS!

[Kimberlee]

Very cool. You have been busy! Thanks for the alpha.

[JennyR]

great alphas...thank u so much!

[Joy]

Thanks for the alpha!!! Downloading it right now. :D

[gentlemommy]

Your girls are so cute! My dd was Belle, too (the other one was a witch, lol). :) Thanks so much for the cool alpha!

[Sinead]

Thanks so much, Laura! CUTE alpha!

[Laura (brechasemom)]

Thank you Laura. Glad to see your still alive and things are going well.

[Jan]

Thank you for the alpha. I love the new Christmas kit as well.

[Alane]

Love the alpha! Thank you, Laura!

[charlene (berekah)]

How cute!! Thank you so much! Love the Halloween pictures of your girls :)

[Julie]

Thank you for the gorgeous alpha! Your girls are cuties!

[MARY S]

Lovely! Thank you!

[HilaryG]

Thanks for the gift! Glad to know that you survived your illness...thanks for the update :)

[Amanda]

Your girls look sooo cute!!!

Thanks for the alpha.

[Michele M McGraw]

Thanks for the gift!!! D/Ling now!!

[StaceyD]

LOVE the alpha!! Thank you so much Laura!!!