Well by now its Saturday evening, and the day has just FLOWN past me, as has the week!
You can see my blog had taken a HUGE back seat, as my family needing my time more ๐
I can honestly say my life is ANYTHING but boring!
Its been an emotional roller coaster here this week, as Jay and I prepare for his Discectomy on Monday! EEK!
We weren’t even positive it was a go, until Thursday night!
The doctor repeated the MRI because he was convinced Jay’s disc got “better” and was most likely, then un-operable! So he had another MRI and it showed the herniation is twice as bad as it was previously, so definitely NEEDS the surgery. Good grief! We had then mentally prepared for a surgery that got cancelled due to office error, then we plan for surgery again, then mentally plan AGAIN for a possible ย cancelled surgery, now we are back to yes, needs surgery. I have a headache just thinking about it all. AND its not even MY body! Poor Jay.
Anywho, when I get stressed I clean-a lot! Like for several days, I dust, organize, sort, purge…..you name it. No inch untouched. I am not sure WHY this helps. Granted my house is pretty clean in general but it gets a real bleaching! LOL! These are times for me, when creativity becomes hard and stressful, and the ideas DON’T flow. So I clean and clear my house, and my head.
So,ย I spent the week cleaning my entire house top to bottom. Then took it upon myself to re-decorate the girls room! They got this UBER CUTE comforter set—> HERE! With all the fixins! Then I moved into their huge walk in closets, and did tons of re-org. on them too. Oh and I did the clean out of Noah’s room too. He got new bedding but kept everything else the “same” decor, but more organized! He didn’t want to change anything really. I got him a huge art board for his pictures and stuff too! YEAH!
Took the kids to the mall, and did some fun stuff with them. Planning Amber’s Dress Up Princess party too, so that has me BUSY! Boy you’d be shocked at the party this lil, to be 5 year old, has planned! LOL! Im in BIG trouble the older she gets! But I love every second of it.
We got her a GORGEOUS, insanely pretty, Sleeping Beauty “Gown”, for her party! No joke this thing is AMAZING! It was on sale too! WAHOO!! Wait till you see it ๐ Oh yeah and ALL the fixins for that too.
Sooooo that all helped me get ready for Monday, which we are having quite the time getting people to take the kids. Its insane.
Anyway-all this is my excuse as to WHY Im so late posting My Timeless Template Challenge for this week!
If you are new to my blog, every Sat. I post a challenge, that HOPEFULLY inspires you to get creating ๐ Each week is something new!
Soooo, the challenge is to use ANY My Timeless Template ยฉ —–> Found Here! and I decided this would be a great source of inspiration
Keyword MTTC04
Use the pattern, colors, whatever!
ADDITONAL CHALLENGE!! Use HARDWARE on your template ๐
Basically ANYTHING metal ๐ So dig out those embellishments girls.
Pam is hostessing for me this week, since Im running like a chicken with her head cut off! Thanks Pam!!
Go to her blogย —->HERE, to link your creation to Mr. Linky ๐
I decided I would use on “oldie”ย but goodie My Timeless Template called Music Makeover.
This template is designed to hold a CD, but it can do so much more —-> Music Makeover Ideas. That is some alternative ideas I posted on my blog, utilizing that template. You also get 5 exclusive ideas in the template Idea Book, when you purchase the printable template for only $5! Template has unlimited uses, and you can print as many times as you like ๐ Forever!
Now MY template this time, holds a Gift Card that isย in a CD case (that I forgot to get a photo of-DUH!)
Going with the “hardware” challenge, I designed this to look like a belt buckle! Its a belly band, that goes around the top flap seam of the template, and you “un-buckle” it to open it up!
Just attached some silver eyelets, to my “buckle”. Easy peasy.
I think its so pretty, and subtle!
The Shopping anyone is from JustRite Stampers Girl Time Borders & Centers Set 2″ . The image in the set that has theย shoes!ย I cut out the sign ๐ Its was PERFECT for my gift card holder.
I used some Gray patterned paper by Stampin Up! and used my Copic markers to colored it match the challenge!! Good stuff!!
Trust me, the paper took longer to color, than the template took to print, cut and assemble! LOL!
Now (if you haven’t already!)ย check out the designers blogs for MORE templates and the designers inspiration ๐
OK your turn!
Im off to the food store to stock up on EASY meals to make for the family! CRAZY!
Tomorrow I hope to post the card I made for Jay for his surgery. Its really cute
Thanks for stopping by.
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Wishing you and your family all the best. Praying for a speedy recovery.
Love your project…glad you were able to participate with all your stuff going on! Sending good thoughts to Jay and your family!
You’ve got your hands full, Lauren! Cut yourself some slack when you need to….I’ll still be back! :> That bedding for your girls is C-U-T-E!!! Your challenge project is mighty cute and love the idea to color in the grey pp. Good luck with Jay’s surgery and wishing him a speedy recovery! :>
Praying for Jay’s surgery and your sanity. Cut yourself some slack, put your feet up and get some rest too girlfriend. Hang in there.
Praying that all goes well tomorrow with Jay’s surgery and hoping for a speedy recovery! Let me know if you need anything….I’m just an e-mail/phone call away!
my whole house could use a a good scrubbin. If you run out to do, you can come here. hehe.
But all jokes aside, i’ve been prayin for you guys!
Lauren – wishing Jay a successful procedure Monday. Please, girl, take it easy for a change…I fully understand your need to take your mind off things by cleaning….hey, it’s better than comfort eating. Seriously please take care of yourself and trusting all will go well.
Speedy recovery Jay. I had the same surgery and the recovery is slow but it works…what more could you ask for. Hugs
Heather
Young lady, how do you keep it all together. Sending prayers your way for you and your family.
Prayers going out to you and your whole family!!!
Take it easy, one day at a time
Remember, family comes first!!!!!
We will all be here tomorrow!! (god willing)
Hugs
Lori
Wishing you all the best and a quick recovery for your husband. It’s funny because I do the same when I am stress out. I think is it because you do have control of what you are doing at home and also relaxed you too.
Take whatever time you need with your family! They MUST come first as they’ll be around forever. Nurture those relationships and we’ll always be here, ready whenever you are.
Hey Lauren…all I can say is “if the Lord brings you to it, He’ll get you through it!” You, Jay and the children will be in prayers for a successful outcome and a super speedy recovery! Look up~ to Him! Kim S.
Hey Lauren! My prayers go up for Jay’s surgery, that our Lord will be with the doctors and provide them the strength and skills that they need. I had back surgery 6 years ago and it helped SO much…sounds like a different procedure…I think mine was called a laminectomy…but either way it made all the difference in the world. I can literally “feel Jay’s pain”… My back pain was far worse than the pain of having any of my 3 kids… So know that he and all of you will be in my prayers and thoughts and I’ll keep an eye out for an update. Hugs…Sherri aka sherristampsalot
ps…I could sure use some of your energy down here if you run out of things to clean there!! ๐
Hope all goes well with your hubby’s surgery.. and his recovery is quick.
Best of luck for you and Jay — I’m praying for you all! I wish I cleaned when I’m nervous .. instead, I eat!
Glad to know that the surgery is really necessary – and I know they do miracles with orthopedic surgeries now.
that is so cute – love the colors
good luck with the surgery and know that everything is going to work out just fine
wish i had your energy……
Lauren – praying that your husband is doing well and that God blesses you with the strength and patience to get through his recovery. A lady I work with had this surgery and she is great now but the recovery was awful. I pray that your husband’s recovery is quick and that he experiences as little pain as possible. My prayers are with you both and your little ones.
Kimmy
I have been thinking of you and your DH all day. I had neck surgery 14 years ago. Hopefully you have a great surgeon and all goes well. Hugs Ann Lind
I’ve been thinking about you and your family. I pray that everything went well during surgery. Hugs your way!
—Jacqui
Hey…
Just checking in… You guys all doing okay?
Sending lots of love and prayers your way!
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