Happy Birthday, Jimmy!

Happy Birthday, Jimmy! We are so proud of you and love you very much!

24 Years ago today, we welcomed our first baby, first son to our family, James Thomas. I was in labor for 19 hours with all natural childbirth, but it was worth it. Jimmy was born blue and floppy with the cord wrapped around his neck twice. They immediately took him before I got to see him, but of course they needed to do that. Tom stayed with him during everything since I was sort of stuck in the bed. I got released from the hospital before Jimmy did, but everything turned out all right.

From a very early age, Jimmy has been in love with motorcycles. He began riding a bicycle around the age of 2 years old, and a motorcycle not long after that. Now at 24, can you believe, he still has a passion for bike riding? (That's his sister, Keri, in the background watching him ride the bike.)

The summer after finishing his Junior year in High School, Jimmy enlisted in the Army. He was able to do what he needed to do that summer, still attend high school for his Senior year, then shipped off the day he graduated.  He's been to war overseas twice.

Here is Jimmy sitting on one of his motorcycles while he was visiting us in North, SC. Love that jacket he has on.

Jimmy married Nhi (who we love) and they immediately began their family. (Our 2nd grandson, Wyatt.)  

Proud Papa Jimmy with son Wyatt.

Yes, Jimmy is amazing on any type of motorcycle. It's a talent he has.

Jimmy's son, Wyatt. Hmm.... wonder if he'll follow his daddy and join the Army one day?

Jimmy and our daughter-in-law, Nhi. She is so beautiful. They can't help but to have beautiful children. :)

And here you go. The crazy, silly side of Jimmy. :)

We are very proud of Jimmy. He has accomplished a lot already in his lifetime. He is strong in his faith, a good provider for his family, loves his wife, adores his son, and serves our country. Jimmy & I have always been able to talk about anything.... I mean anything.  We love him so much, and we are so happy he is following his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer.  Love you, Jimmy! :) Your Mothership

52 Tags in 2012 Ch# 12 (Week 12)

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52 Tags Week # 12 Challenge:

For Week # 12, Create a tag in any style you'd like. 
On the back write about your LAST or NEXT major purchase giving as many details as possible. 
REMEMBER: You do NOT have to share what you write on the back in your post.

Project #80 of this year

All cuts are from NATE'S ABCs cartridge.

"H" was cut @ 2" p. 46.

Phrase was cut @ 1 1/2" p. 46.

"$" was cut @ 1" and 1 1/2" p. 24.

Tag base is cut from ELEGANT EDGES "Swirl 2" on page 39 cut @ 4 1/2" using the Oblong and Shadow features.

Background paper from Recollections "All Girl" stack.

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Happy Birthday, Keri!

Keri at birth with me, Janis

Today is the day 23 years ago, that we welcomed our daughter, Keri Annette, into our family. She was beautiful from day 1. We love you, Keri!

Keri has always enjoyed laughing and being silly.This is a photo of her at the beach during one of our many family trips. The whole Lewis family was there - grandmas, aunts, uncles, cousins... I think Keri either just finished some ice cream or is waiting to start on some.

Look at that beautiful face and those eyes! Keri loves animals. She has a very tender heart, always willing to love and trust and think the best of everyone. She also has a deep spiritual side. Keri and I have a lot in common where the Spirit World is concerned. We also have very interesting conversations.

I love this picture of her! This was taken in the play area of the First Baptist Church in North, SC that is one block from where we were living at the time. Keri has always been so beautiful.

Look!  Here is Keri and Aaron. They are such an awesome couple. Aaron has the most beautiful smile.... errrr... I mean handsome smile. He's a great man, and we love him like a son.

This is Easter when they were expecting their first child, Kevin, and our first grandson. 

Another beautiful picture of our children. They are always so happy, laughing, and having a good time no matter what is going on. I think that must be just a Lewis thing. We all seem to laugh a lot no matter what.

Look!! Our beautiful grandson has arrived and finally able to come home from the hospital after an extended stay after birth from being so sick. You handled it all very well, Keri. You are a GREAT mom!

And the laughing begins in Kevin's life too.

Precious!

Keri, you are so beautiful! Kevin is lucky to have you as a mom because you are so loving and caring.

Look at the amazingly gorgeous woman she has become. Even after the birth of her son (our first grandson), Keri remains totally gorgeous. That white watch she's wearing was a gift from her daddy, Tom, during yet another family beach trip. We took a day and went to Charleston to go shopping at the mall. Tom bought us all tons of toys, games, shoes, perfume, purses, and Keri feel in love with this white watch time she saw it on display. So of course her daddy bought it for her. 

Happy Birthday, Keri! May God give you many happy memories, good times, lots of laughs, strong family ties, and a future full of promises and hope. I love you very much. I love the talks we have. I love the interests we share. I love that you are a full time working mom (with 2 jobs) and yet still manage to go to college. The happy home you have help create with Aaron shows in the happiness we see in you, in Aaron, and in your son, Kevin. Y'all are doing a wonderful job of raising Kevin. You can just tell he is a very happy child because of you two. You are amazing. Don't ever doubt that. We are very proud of you.  :) Mom

Keri at the eye doctor's this week... See, we
are a bunch of fun people in this family. :)

Ruby Tuesday Scripture

Today is a brand new opportunity to download a FREE Word Art Scripture created by Dee over at Dee's Bugaboo Boutique.

You've seen this little 4"x4" ducky card I made earlier this year, (click here to see that post) but I wanted you to see today how I used the Scripture Word Art on the inside.

Project #86 of this year

I love this! I know exactly who I'm mailing this card too, and she will love it also.  Have a great day, everyone!

Cardz TV Stamps Ch#7

If you are looking for the current 52 Tags Challenge, please scroll down to previous post or click the TAGS page tab at the top of this blog. 

Welcome to Mary's Cardz TV Stamps Ch#7 - "Let's Get Sketchy!" This challenge is open March 16, 17, and 18. For this challenge, create a card for any occasion, using the sketch shown below. You can turn the sketch to go any direction you'd like. Mary will be giving a set of stamps to the challenge winner!

Here is my take on this sketch...

Project #84 of this year

• A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")
• Papers from Hobby Lobby BEACH stack, Stampin' Up, and Recollections
• Journal brackets from Journal and Bracket combination punch
• Pelican, cattails, grass, and waves all from LIFE IS A BEACH
• Pelican cut @ 1 1/2" 
• Stump & grass cut @ 2 1/2"
• Wave border cut @ 1 1/2"
• Sentiment stamp from Mary's CARDZ TV STAMPS "Fun in the Sun" set

52 Tags in 2012 Ch # 11 (Week 11)

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52 Tags Week # 11 Challenge:

For Week # 11, Create a tag with GREEN as your main color.

Project #78 of this year

Janis (that's me!) - Pause Dream Enjoy (you are here!)
Back

Tag base is cut from ELEGANT EDGES "Swirl 2" on page 39 cut @ 4 1/2" using the Oblong and Shadow features.

Background paper from Recollections "All Girl" stack.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl cut @ 3".

LOVELY FLORAL cart for "Paper Diva" cut @ 1 1/2".

All the stickers are from Mrs. Grossmans.

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CCC #104 "Wearing of the Green"

Mary over at Cricut Cardz Challenge starts a new challenge today. Ch#104 "Wearing of the Green". For this challenge make a card for St. Patrick's Day using any cartridges you'd like with GREEN as your main color.

Project #83 of this year

•  A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")
• Cuttlebug folders used: Swiss Dots, Spots, Divine Swirl
• EVERY DAY PAPER DOLLS for Clovers p. 40 cut @ 1"
• GIVE A HOOT for Hills & Grass p. 67 cut @ 1 1/2" and again @ 1"
• GIVE A HOOT for tree p. 67 cut @ 4 1/4"
• CREATE A CRITTER for sun cut @ 1 3/4"
• Journal & Bracket punch used for sentiment brackets
• Mary's CARDZ TV STAMPS "Think Spring" set used for sentiment stamp
• Sentiment stamped using Stampin' Up Green ink
• Foam squares used for smaller hills and grass for dimension
• ATG for adhesive, Glue Dots, and Xyron

Thanks for stopping by today. See you Friday right here for a brand new Tag Challenge.

52 Tags in 2012 Ch #10 (Week 10)

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52 Tags Week # 10 Challenge:

For Week # 10 Create a tag with your

LAST or NEXT VACATION in mind.
Include details on the back that years will now will be interesting information, like how long the drive was, how much the hotel cost, the cost of gas, food, etc. Your children & grandchildren will get a kick out of stuff like this years from now. 
REMEMBER: You do NOT have to share what you write on the back in your post.

Project #77 of this year

Back

Tag base is cut from ELEGANT EDGES "Swirl 2" on page 39 cut @ 4 1/2" using the Oblong and Shadow features.

Background paper from Recollections "All Girl" stack.

CAMPIN' CRITTERS Bear p.25 cut @ 3 1/2"

CREATE A CRITTER Grass p. 44 cut @ various sizes

Sun p. 52 cut @ 1"

Happy Camper sentiment stamp on back from Joy's Life Wild Life Puns stamped with Stampin' Up green ink.

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