Barakat updates and house pics!

                                                               Oh my goodness!

Gone for a couple of weeks and look what we come back to!

            So exciting! The only bummer is with all the storms our closing date is now officially June 30th.
                      However the goood news is that date is final and we are able to
                       stay where we are until then...for a price, but that's another story. :(

                          

The front door...

                                                                              The study...     

                                           The living room & fireplace mantle (still unfinished),

 From the living room, looking back at the formal dining room, study and front door (left to right).

 From the living room looking inot the kitchen,

with my new cherry wood cabinets and black granite counters!!!

 More kitchen...

                                                                        The island.

Looking at the part of the living room from the kitchen.

                                        Opening the back door to the backyard patio and fireplace.

            Looking back at the house...                                                            

                        The back yard.

                             Master bath and
walk in closet (that closet goes around the corner!)

                                                                             Going upstairs

                                                                   The top of the stairs

Also the top of the stairs

 Double doors to the Media (ahem scrapbook room) Room.

                                                There are no lights in the house yet so the
                                                pics aren't that hot- you get the idea though...

Updates on the fam-

First born DD seems to be just fine - no episdodes still waiting for doc app.

Baby girl had some real problems on the road with asthma but since we are home she is doing fine.

Mr HS grad is contemplating  joining the Marines, whatever he decides we are behind him 100%.

Two little boys can't wait for school to end-2 more days!

Thank you so much for the well wishes and prayers for our family, we so appreciate you!

((hugs))

And last but not least I am so grateful for the men and women serving our country,

blessings to the families that stay behind, and a double portion of blessings to those who have lost their loved ones.  

This weekend...

Another plug for the Dynamic Duo Blog Hop!

We would like to take this time to apologize for any issues some of you had while trying to participate. It seems that Blogger was having some technical difficulties this past week, which prevented our hoppers from leaving comments on many of our DT’s personal blogs.

To help make up for this, we are extending our deadline for participating with comments until Monday, May 30th at 12 pm! So you still have time to back track and show some participation by commenting on those DT blogs.

We will announce our 3 winners on Tuesday, May 31st, at 2 pm EST.
Below is a recap of the products that were highlighted, and quick links to those DT member blogs.

Terri used TaDa’s Big Top Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Sweetie Sprout Mini Album with Lil’ Blooms. To see the rest of her project go to her blog!

Leah used Punky Sprouts’ Lil’ Blooms and TaDa’s Sizzlin’ Summer Collection to create this adorable layout! Visit her blog for details!!

Suzanna book was made with TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection and Punky Sprout’s Rebel Sprout Album, with Lil’ Blooms. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

Lianna used Punky Sprout’s Spunky Sprout Album with Lil’ Blooms, and TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection for this fun mini. Please go visit her blog for details!!

Susan made this adorable mini using TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Alfalfa Sprout Album. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

Ilene used Punky Sprout’s Lil’ Petals and TaDa’s Sizzlin’ Summer Collection for this great layout. Please go visit her blog for details!!

Margie used TaDa’s Sizzlin’ Summer, and Punky Sprouts’ Lil’ Blooms and Spunky Sprout Album to create this fun project.  To see the rest, check out her blog!

Noel went all out with TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Rebel Sprout Album, adorned with Lil’ Blooms. Go visit her blog for the beautiful details!!

Sandi used TaDa’s Big Top Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Trunk Punky Album to get this project rolling. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

 

Debbie used Punky Sprouts’ Sweetie Sprout with Lil’ Blooms, along with TaDa’s Bountiful Blooms Collection for this bountiful layout. Check out her blog for details!!

Julie used TaDa’s Bountiful Blooms Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Junk in my Punk Album to create this adorable garden book. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

 

Kimi also used TaDa’s Bountiful Blooms Collection, along with pages from Punky Sprouts’ Spunky Sprout. Visit the Punky Sprouts blog for details!!

Jill created this princess mini album using TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Alfalfa Sprout album. To meet the princesses, check out her blog!

 

Carly made this adorable layout with Punky Spouts’ Lil’ Petals and TaDa’s Big Top Collection. Please go visit her blog for details!!

Rita used TaDa’s Sizzlin’ Summer Collection with Punky Sprouts’ Junk in My Punk Album for this fun book.To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

Lynn used Punky Sprouts’ Trunk Punky and TaDa’s Jolly Holly Days Collection for this yummy recipe book. Please go visit her blog for details!!!

Peggy used TaDa’s Bountiful Blooms Collection, and Punky Sprouts’ Trunk Punky for these Butterfly House memories. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

 

Nana used Punky Sprouts’ Punky Playground as the base for her layout, and TaDa’s Sizzlin Summer Collection for the rest of the layout. Please go visit her blog for details!!!

Marianne used TaDa’s Wirly Gig Collection, and Punky Sprout’ Sweetie Sprout for this inspiring album. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

 

Candice clowned around with Punky Sprouts’ Punk and Circumstance (unavailable as a prize for this contest) and TaDa’s Big Top Collection. Please go visit her blog for to see the show!!!

Christy juggled with TaDa’s Big Top Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Rebel Sprout Album to create this show stopper. To see more of her project check out her blog!

 

Stacey made this adorable wall hanging with TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection and Pages from Punky Sprouts’ Trunk Punky Album. Please go visit her blog for details!!!

Lisa made this with TaDa’s Big Top Collection and Punky Sprouts’ Spunky Sprout Album. To see the rest of her project check out her blog!

 

Shelly used Punky Sprouts’ Teenie Beanie Sprout (this is BRAND NEW!) and TaDa’s Jolly Holly Days to make this adorable wall hanging. Check it out at her blog!!!

Erica used Punky Sprouts’ Steampunked Album and TaDa’s Goody Two Shoes Collection. Please go to her blog to check out the rest of her album!!

 

We hope you enjoyed this parade of inspiration! Stop back at Ta Da's blog or Punky Sprouts blog on Tuesday at 2 p.m. EST to see if you are a winner! Don’t forget to leave a final comment with your favorite product combination!

 

Happy hopping!

Local Happenings!

Can I just say that I lOVE canvas? These little canvas minis are from Maya Road and all of my supplies were from the Crafty Scrapper  as much as I'd like to reveal the pages and all my secrets on how I did this  I can't because I'm going to be teaching my first class there next month at the Crafty Scrapper!

So if you are in the area come take a class from me!!!

Capturing Canvas. 

Have you always wanted to play with canvas but you were a little intimidated too?  Have you always wondered "How did they do that?" When looking at a canvas mini album? 

Well fear no more and come and play in my Capturing Canvas class.  You will learn not only how to get the most out of your canvas album but how to have fun and be creative in the process. I will show you how to use several types of mediums to achieve a magnificent mini album for you to cherish for ever.  Come join me as we capture and conquer canvas together!

OR...

                                                                        Little Loves

Can I just mention...image transfers!

P.S. I don't know whats going on with blogger but it wont let me post comments on others peoples blogs! It asks for me to sign in (Already signed in) and then it says I'm "anonymous" then asks me to sign in again - then kicks me out entirely!!!! SO please know that I have been to your blogs trying to leave comments and thank you for your prayers for our oldest - so far she's doing good, a little dizzy spell yesterday but not much more.
Thank you for your prayers and well wishes!