I'M ALIVE!

Hello Ladies!

I know it's been a loooong time since you all have heard from me. I went M.I.A. last month due to a couple of circumstances.

#1 being: My husband returned home from Iraq. His tour this time was short lived but I am extremely greatful that his replacements got there earlier than they were expected and that he got home safe. I am SO glad to have him back though, even though it was literally like a days notice before I found out he was coming home. His ONLY requests for me when he returned was to stay off the computer and keep out of my scrapbooking room and spend some quality time with him and the fam bam. So I did...with a short facebook sneek here and there. I had no time to warn you all or even prepare for my absence and it totally sucked being away from you all. I've missed you all dearly.

#2: A couple of my sisters from Hawaii came down the SAME DAY my husband got in and I had been preparing for their arrival all that week. My mother and a couple of my other sisters from Hawaii came a week later and left just yesterday (August 18). So, to keep my mind off of all my responsibilities in the online/crafty world I have been keeping busy with them and staying on the go.

Since my husband is back to work now and my family is gone I wanted to take a moment today to make contact and to let you all know that I haven't fell off the earth...yet. Also, I'm sorry if I had any of you worried or got any of you upset. It was a quick decision I had to make and I hope you all accept my appology.

I'll be a little busy for the remaining of the week as I am preparing for an important meeting this Saturday. My husband and I have decided to build a house and make Texas our home and this Saturday is when we go over the floorplan and some of the other details. FUN, FUN, FUN!

I know I have A LOT to catch up on scrap-wise and A LOT of updates to make for the DT's I'm a part of. Luckily I have my sweetheart, Ally Serrato, to thank for helping me with some of those things that need updating. I love you girl! Thanks for offering your help!

Things should be back to normal SOON!

Since I've skipped out on things for awhile I am also not on top of my game right now and if there is any prizes owed or something I forgot to send somebody or anything else needed to be done PLEASE let me know what it is by emailing me personally at lynnette-davis@hotmail.com. *Put IMPORTANT in capital letters to catch my attention and leave all the details in the email to help me remember.

Thanks so much for understanding!

XOXO

~Lynnette Davis~

XMAS IN JULY

10 THINGS
by Myia Manghum a.k.a. Brown Sugar

FROKEN BUS
by Annika Prestwich a.k.a. Pink Coffee Bean

Our Guest this month was SO inspired by this challenge prompt, that she created 2 example layouts to share.

WISHES
HELLO SUNSHINE
by our July Guest Designer Ilaria Gianquinto

15-21 JULY CHALLENGE
He's making a list and checking it twice and he's going to find out who's been naughty or nice.

I must have been extra good this year because I'm getting my husband back a month earlier than expected from the sandbox (Iraq). I expect him home this weekend so that would be why I am late posting this challenge. On top of his arrival I have my mother and sisters coming all the way from Hawaii to visit and so my brain has been a little scattered.

Excuses aside, here is your next challenge:
For this challenge, all you have to do is include a list of some sort on your creation. Simple!

Want to show us what YOU can do? Playing along is as EASY as.....

1. Become a Sweetheart of C.S.D. by pressing on the FOLLOW button and rock our Link Badge on your blog (with a working link leading back to us).

2. Create a NEW blog posting with your creation for this C.S.D. challenge on your blog and tell your followers and readers about this challenge, the Blog Candy and our July sponsor, Ann Lenth, an Independant Memory Works Consultant.

No Blog? That's cool! Just leave us a direct link to where it's posted online and/or email us your creation.

3. Leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation via Mister Linky by the due date-July 21, 2010.

Here's the prize this month!
Our July challenge sponsor took a Christmas in July approach to her giveaway.





p.s. The Winner for JUNE will be announced with our next challenge. :-)

RED HOT & BLUE

ENTER THE BLUE ZONE
by Kate Blue a.k.a. KitKat

RED WHITE & MICKEY
by Chris Aiton a.k.a. Lemon Zinger

ROCK GIRL
by Dr. Annika Prestwich a.k.a. Pink Coffee Bean

YOU SHINE
by Amy Oxford a.k.a. Snap Crackle Pop

SAN DIEGO FAIR
by Ally Serrato a.k.a. Sour Patch

MY FACE YOUR FACE

by our Guest Designer Ilaria Gianquinto


8-14 July Challenge
Use the Sketch provided by our very own uber talented Lollipop Girl, Snap Crackle Pop & the Color Combo as your guide. Please stay as close to the colors as you can.

Want to show us what YOU can do? Playing along is as EASY as.....

1. Become a Sweetheart of C.S.D. by pressing on the FOLLOW button and rock our Link Badge on your blog (with a working link leading back to us).

2. Create a NEW blog posting with your creation for this C.S.D. challenge on your blog and tell your followers and readers about this challenge, the Blog Candy and our July sponsor, Ann Lenth, an Independant Memory Works Consultant.

No Blog? That's cool! Just leave us a direct link to where it's posted online and/or email us your creation.

3. Leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation via Mister Linky by the due date-July 14, 2010.

Here's the prize this month!

Our July challenge sponsor took a Christmas in July approach to her giveaway.