Li'l Buckaroo turns 8

This cowboy stamp is from Stampin' Up and is called "Cowboy Kid". I water colored the image with Buckaroo Blue, Riding Hood Red, Creamy Caramel, Soft Suede, Old Olive and Marigold Morning inks. The sky is done with Pool Party ink. I colored his face with Copic markers The red paper and star pin are Basic Grey and the wood paper is MME. Vintage ribbon. 

I can't believe this crazy little dude is turning 8 today. I know we were put on this earth to be tested and challenged and my sweet boy is definitive proof of that. He has the hugest heart and the wildest imagination out there. He loves to play with his best friend and his brothers and sister. He does not, however, like to clean unless I'm right there alongside him every step of the way. He loves to give me hugs and is super affectionate. His brain is a super sponge and anything his teacher tells him he comes home and repeats verbatim  and with enthusiasm. You should hear him recite the inscription found on the Statue of Liberty...he amazes me. He is passionate and has strong feelings that are hard for him to express sometimes. I love him with every bit of my soul. His favorite movie right now is Wreck it Ralph . He really likes history and math and science...he had a hard time choosing ;). I think he may have a crush on a girl at school but he adamantly refuses to admit it. His smile melts even the most frigid heart. We're so lucky.

 

Happy birthday to my Li'l Buckaroo. Thank you for helping me to grow in so many ways.

 

Yup, good ole' honesty...

My son brought this home with yesterday's homework. Pretty much sums up my life right now...I have needed a lot of do-overs. I am trying to do everything right...but sometimes that task seems insurmountable. I love this time of year, reflecting on the birth of our Lord and Savior is one of the best things about it. Feeling the joy of giving is great too...but add in orthodontist appointments and sick kids and homework do overs and you've got a little frazzled mama...who has no time to make cards, forgot to pick up her Christmas pics from Costco while she was in town (for the THIRD time) and who doesn't know what the heck to get her husband for Christmas.
Hahaha. Had to share.
Have a great day!

Sweet & Silly all in the same day!

Have I mentioned lately how much I adore The Good Life collection from Fancy Pants...no, well let me tell you it rocks my world! I thought it would go perfect with these picture of my guy. He is starting to look so funny with all of his missing teeth, but just look how sweet he looks with his slight smile. I used the amazing Pearl 9b sketch, by Erica Bass, for Scrapbook Steals for this layout.

Aaron's a "late tooth loser" but he's losing a lot all at once.

"Sweet": Fancy Pants
"&": Doodlebug Designs
"Silly": Jillibean Soup
"in one day": Authentique

My wonderful swap box partner, Charity, sent me this paper collection and the awesome Trendy Tape washi to go with it! She is so amazing.

Seven is from Sassafras. I hand cut the paper to get the pinked edge. Thanks for stopping by. Have a super day.