Happy Halloween!

Hope you have a Spooktacular Night!

The Boutique...

was a Success!  We had such a great turnout!  Thanks to everyone who came and joined in the fun!  We also had a little visit from ABC News 15.  Go HERE to see the clip and click on the top story, woman create virtuous alternative to naughty lipgloss.  I even make a short appearance in the end.  I'm in the green shirt.

Now, it's time to get my self ready for the Blissfest.  Lots of goodies to make, I'll be busy!

Boutique Giveaway!

So, Next Saturday the 24th of October I am going to be participating in a fun little boutique in my neighborhood.  We are doing a raffle for a Grand Prize Gift Basket, which will be filled with goodies from all the vendors.  All you have to do is head on over to THIS blog, A Daisy Original {The Hostess}, and leave a comment to enter the giveaway.  Easy Peasy!

Here are a list of some of the fun vendors that will be there:

Mimi Made {That's Me!}

A Daisy Original

Blossom 

Bling Bling By Amelia

Cozy Rosies

Lallah Rookh Events

Lolly Jane {Vinyl Fun}

What's Your Virtue? {Lipgloss, love this stuff!}

Swirled and Spiced {Yummy Treats}

It should be a fun time, so here's the flyer with all the fun info, and hope to see you there!

{If you cannot view the flyer just leave me a comment with your info and I'll forward the original on to you.  Thanks!!!!}

...& remember, Christmas is just around the corner, so help some local girls out by supporting us in our crafty adventures.  Buy Homemade, Peeps!

Lots of Updating

Within the past month or so we've had...
Birthday Celebrations:

{Toms with his Birthday hat on from Preschool, having lunch with Daddy at Grandpa Toms house}

{Holding the treats he was going to share with all his little Preschool friends}

{Sheer excitement from seeing all the presents}

{His new Train Set!  Thanks to Tyler's cousin we were able to get a train table for free, along with about 12 trains.  Awesome!  Free birthday, can't beat that!}

{a cute picture of Lola with Tyler, taken at Toms little family cupcake party}

{Celebrating the little boys birthdays all together at my mom's house}

{make a wish!}

{more trains from Grandma!}

{My yummy Birthday cake that Tyler bought for us to share with D&A and T&M at "The Office" Premier party.  Good times, thanks guys for sharing my birthday night with me.}

{My birthday lunch with my In-Laws and Mom.  CPK, yum!  Thanks for all the fun gifts.}
Lots of fun cousin times:



{a "Late Night" at Spencer & Tiff's house the other night.  They all got their finger nails painted, watched a movie, decorated cookies, and had yummy kid food for dinner.  What a fun night to have for all the kids during fall break.  Toms loved it!}

{Abby's nail polish, or as Toms calls it "Pail Nolish"}

{the best part was that we were able to go to the movies, yaya watched Lola and we went to the movies.  It was a little weird cause we were the ONLY people in the theatre.  Freaky!}
We've also had the opportunity to drive the carpool to preschool, every third week is my turn, and it's a pain trying to figure out how to take three kids ALL in car seats and Lola to school in a civic.  Needless to say, I borrow someone else's car to make it work.  It sure is fun seeing these cute kids so excited for school!  Wouldn't you say?

{Toms, Avery and Province}
Toms being crazy and trying on some of Lola's things just hanging around.


Lola getting to be my cute model for some new fun craftiness I've been working on.  Lots of felt, flowers, ribbons, beads, buttons and bobbles!  Can't wait to show them all of at the Blissfest coming up in November!

{Bath time, she loves this, who wouldn't?}

{wanting her own cone for dessert at Granny and Papa's.  and of course, yaya gave it to her.  What are you gonna do?}

{I found her darling Halloween costume.  Can't wait for the whole outfit to come together.  Still no idea what Toms will be}

{more scrunchy faces, my favorite!}

{Leaving fun notes on special people's doors.  You know who you are and you know what you did, and you know that we love you for it!  Always!!!}


{loving these blue eye's, what a doll face!}

{lots of being awnry! That just comes with a three year old, lucky us!}

{and lots of lazy days, playing together and enjoying life.}


Wow, that's all for now.  
Power Blogging people, it's the way to go!

Domestic Betty

So how fun that Domestic Bliss got to participate in "The Mannequin is our Muse" Design Project as part of the Scottsdale Fashion Square Grand Opening of their East Wing Stores.  Anyway, go HERE to vote for Miss Betty, not that we think we'll win, but we'd love to get some fun support from our fans.  Thanks and go check them out in person at Scottsdale Fashion Square from October 15-18.  What a fun date night, some culture and shopping for free, well the culture part anyway!  

Thanks for your votes!

Scenes from a camera

Of course, yaya had to purchase a children's camera for Toms when he was wanting to use mine all the time.  So we've had it for about a year now and I've never taken the time to empty it out.  I finally needed to empty it so he could start fresh and have lots of memory space to play with.  Anyway, here are some of the shots taken by my future professional photographer.  Enjoy.







Most of the shots recovered were of something like the ceiling or carpet, 
so the fact that he actually captured a person smiling in some of them, 
is pretty good.

{kristy may or may not have taken this pic of herself, hard to tell.}

Fall Blissfest 2009 & Vintage Western Masquerade

Well, it's that time again.  

The fabulous Kristin and Dan at Domestic Bliss and Blissful Living are throwing one of their ever amazing soiree's again and this time the weather will be GORGEOUS!  It will be a Vintage Western Masquerade!  Fancy, huh!  Here is the fun flyer made by the talented Miss Tangie from Studio Tangie at Scrapbookgraphics.

I will of course be having a booth there will all my Mimi Made goodies.  

Binky Clips {of course}, key chains, jewelry and some fun vintage finds also!

Hope everyone can make it, 

it will be an event you won't want to miss!  

Promise!!!  

When the Alber's do something they do it big and wonderful.  

Truly an event to remember!

Seriously So Blessed!

I really must say I have such a wonderful life.  I have been blessed with happy, healthy children, a husband who loves us, a beautiful, safe home, great neighbors, close friends, supportive families, the gospel of Jesus Christ and faith in him.  ...The list goes on.  Here are some fun new pics of the kiddos.  Molly let me borrow her camera for a few days so I've been having fun playing with it.  It takes such better shots then my little point and shoot.  I'm way jealous and want one for myself.  Someday.  Enjoy!

What a doll this little girl is.

She is such a joy in our home!

Seriously can't believe how big this guy is.  He's growing up so fast.

This is a site I see often.  Him holding a sippy and smiling.  He loves his "Powder Juice".  {we make it from a Crystal Light powder mix, so he calls it Powder Juice}

Another site that is seen often, Lola wanting to be picked up out of her Bumbo.  I just love moments like these caught on film.

Mom, these were for you.  Sorry you don't get to see them enough.  We love you and miss you.  Hope you have a great day!  Loves and Kisses!

Update of Lola's Room

I've finished a few more projects around Lola's room so I thought I'd share the update.

I added the chandelier over the chair.  I am still in the process of finishing this but at least it's up.  I need to add a few more beads and glam it up some more.  It used to hang in my kitchen when I was growing up, my mom let me have it for Lola to enjoy.  This is what it used to look like.




Lola's Aunt YaYa bought her these perfect little chairs for under her bookshelves.  I am absolutely in love with these.  Who wouldn't love pink paten leather?

A closer look at the bookshelves.  I'm not totally sold on all these accessories but for now it's good.  Eventually I will collect all sorts of Vintage cuteness to replace all the random books.

I made her this frame to hold all of her hair bows.  I also painted the letters on top and hung the hooks for head bands, binky clips and jewelry.

Then Tyler hung another shelf for me over her Papaya prints.  You can never have enough shelving to showcase all your goodies.

So there you go.  I still have to take a picture of the finish mobile over the crib.  You can see the mobile HERE, but you can't see the crib in this pic.  I'll get that done at some point, but you get the idea.  Have a great day!

Giveaway Time

So Kim at the TomKat Studio is hosting a Giveaway today. Stop on by her Blog to enter. She is giving away a bunch of fun "PaPaYa" products. I love their stuff. I even used three of their Giclee Prints in Lola's Nursery.

So head on over and enter to win all the bright colored goodness!


I'd like to wish you good luck, but I really want to win it!  But good luck anyway! 

Etsy Fun

So with Halloween right around the corner I found this darling idea from an etsy shop. I just love what people can come up with. So clever making a pumpkin out of tulle. Check out some of the other costumes she has for sale. The Sailor and Pirate are to die for!

Go Devils!

Most Saturdays in the fall are game days for us around here. The kiddos get dressed in their finest Maroon and Gold, the flag flies high and Daddy leaves us around 4:00 to start tailgating. I'm working on finding joy in the fact that Tyler enjoys his college football games so much. I think I'm getting better, it's a process. Anyhow, today is one of those "Game Days", and the kids are looking pretty darn cute, so I had to take some pics and make a quick shout out for the team.

{here they are from the FIRST game of the season}

{and here is a shot from today}

{they are pretty excited for the game to start too. Can you tell?}

Good Luck ASU, Go DEVILS!

The BEST news!

Babystyle is coming back!!! Yippie! I LOVED that store and was so sad when they closed. Yeah, can't wait for it's return. Now if Domino Magazine would also get going again things would be pretty close to perfect!

6 Months, already!

Wow, time flies. I can't believe Lola is already 6 months old. She is growing so fast.

She got two of her bottom teeth about two weeks ago, she's rolling over a lot, sleeping in her own room, giggling all the time and just adding so much joy to our home. She is also getting pretty chunky. She's up to 18 pounds, and it's all in her thighs. I am just in love with her little smile and sweet loves she gives to everyone she meets.

{except Tiff, for some reason she cries when Tiff holds her. I think it's just a fluke, but it's kind off become the family joke now. Poor Tiff, I promise it's not you!}

I'm so glad she's mine!!!!

{she got her first scratch in between her eye's, I think it's time to trim her nails, again!}

& so is Tommy!

{don't pay attention to Toms outfit, that's what he wanted to sleep in, crazy kid!}

Here are a few fun pictures of her in the past month or so.

{Getting ready for church.

wow, I really need a new camera, this is not clear at all, sorry!}

{Hanging out in her Jumper}

{Enjoying lunch with Grandma Ro}

{Spending some quality time with her brother}

{Sleeping in the cutest position's on the couch, she sleeps anywhere, I love it!}

{making the best scrunchy face, ever!}

{Enjoying her first bath with Toms}

{Making new friends}

{and just being happy!}

Lola Rose, we are so glad you are a part of our lives, I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings for you.

We love you and Happy 6 Month Birthday! You are getting so big, stop growing so fast.

Borderline Inappropriate

For those of you with a good sense of humor. THIS is wrong on so many levels. Sorry if it's a little offensive, but it would be a funny Bachelor Party gift. Who thinks of these things?

Date Night

We've been so lucky lately to be able to go out on a few different "Date Nights" with good friends. In August we celebrate a couple of Birthdays so we are always up for dinner to celebrate.

First was Molly's weekend of fun. We ate out at the Kierland Commons at a restaurant called "Bobby's". It was way yummy! Sorry, no pics from that night.

Then it was Tyler's Birthday so I surprised him with a dinner party at "Barrio Cafe" in Phoenix. and can I just say yum! I'm from Phoenix and I hadn't ever been there. What's that about?

Here we all are taking our silly photo that has become somewhat of a tradition. We have so much fun with our peeps. Thanks for making such great dinner conversation. I look forward to going out with them every time. After dinner we headed back to the Theater room for a little catch up of some of "The Office" episodes and some yummy dessert.

Usually it's me on the left, then Darren in the middle with whoever gets the last chair on the end. This night Tim, Tyler and Molly called dibs first. Here they are basking in their glory!

Then the next weekend we went out once again with Tim and Molly, this time to Spinato's. One of our staples. It's been a fun Month with lots of date nights. Can't complain about that.

Thanks guys for all the fun memories and great conversations. What's going on this weekend?

Crafting Goodness

I've been a busy a little bee working on lots of fun new items to sell and also a few things to teach in my classes at Blissful Living.

Check it all out.

First up, a fun new Mobile to hang over Lola's crib. I plan on making a smaller version of this to teach a class for. This is so whimsical and fun to look at, I just love the way it turned out.

Next Up...

I made this cute message board for my MIL's birthday last month. It a very simple concept and can be custom made with any colors one would like. I think this may be a class also. Practical and cute!

{Necklaces by: Mimi, Hair Accessories by: Kiki}

I've also been working on a few new jewelry pieces. These necklaces are my favorite. This will also be a class, hopefully I'll get my schedule up within the next week or so at the Studio. These are very fun and easy to make with any combination of colors you may like. I've made necklaces, broaches, cuff's and hair accessories with these. Such cuteness. I'm working on a few fall looking ones for the Holidays. I can't wait for the season to change!

Well that's all for now. I have a few other projects in the works but nothing complete yet. Keep checking back for all the fun new goodness coming for the holidays. I have a cute new Halloween Garland idea that I'll teach a class on also.

Have a good day and let me know what you think. I love feedback!

MiAmigos

Free

A box spring for a full size mattress. We have no need for it anymore.

If you want it let me know. It's free!

So much...

to catch up on. So little motivation.

Man Cold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXLHWmjA5IE

Seriously, so funny!!!

Another Testament Trailer

Another Testament Trailer from Reflections of Christ on Vimeo.

Here's the next Video set to come out in October 2009 from Mark Mabry. My good friend Molly, Tangie and Becky helped make all the costumes. I helped a little with the jewelry. It looks like it's going to be amazing. Enjoy.

Some Lola Movies

Here she is rolling over for the first time {on video}

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Here is Toms being a silly Muscle Man and Lola talking.

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

A Thought

The Can "nots" by Abraham Lincoln You can not help the poor By destroying the rich. You can not strengthen the weak By weakening the strong. You can not bring about prosperity By discouraging thrift. You can not lift the wage earner up By pulling the wage payer down. You can not further the brotherhood of man By inciting class hatred. You can not build character and courage By taking away people's initiative and independence. You can not help people permanently by doing for them What they could and should do for themselves.

Summer of '09, Greatest Hits

I figured I'd take a little blogger laxative and spill the memories for everyone.

So. Get. Comfortable.

Here we are on the weekend after the fourth. We go to see our fireworks show on the back nine at Encanto Golf Course. We are right up in the action, it's almost scary how close we sit.

Seriously, we were that close!

We went swimming with my fam for the fourth of July at my Mom's neighbors house. Toms LOVED the water that night.

He could jump in fast enough. He must have gone off the diving board 15 times.

My Brother Johnny and a naked Lola. She too loved the water.

The crazy jump competition. I thought this was a great action shot of Jimmy.

Love Joe's head just barely sticking up out of the water.

We also attended about a hundred All*Star games for Tyler's nephew's. Cody even made it to State. Good job to all who played. It made for some great entertainment for the family. Hot, but fun!

We hosted a couple different "Spend The Nights" at our place. Toms loves having his cousins come over to play. On this particular occasion we had SEVEN different kids spending the night. Not including our own two. Needless to say it was a full house! It's all about making memories though.

We also went to the public pools a few times. Here we took Toms{of course}, Buffy, Gracie and Emma. They love playing with each other so I try to get them together as much as possible to build their relationship. Buffy is my niece, from my side of the family and the others two are on Tyler's side. They love each other and even refer to each other as cousins. I think it's just so cute! I love 8 year old girls and all the fun they have!

Then we celebrated what would have been the 58th Birthday of my dad. He passed away on his Birthday so every year we get together as a family to celebrate his life and legacy. This year marks the 9th year he's been gone. Crazy how time flies. We sure do miss him.

{Dad and Cami at High School Graduation, 1997}

Next we spent a few different days at the mall playgrounds. Hey, it's cool and it's free! This is Jack, Tessa Toms and Seth {as well as some kid I don't know, apparently the other boys go to school with him}. They have a blast and it occupies them for hours and Tiff and I get to catch up. Good times!

Toms having way too much fun on the play train.

Lola not knowing what is going on.

Seth giving the kids a tour of the mall. "Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times."

"Sup?" Lola in the hood!

Another trip to the mall with cousins. This time with Audrey, Joey and William. I loved this pick of sweet Audrey. You can tell she's having a good time. Thanks for calling us Jimmy to play. We need to do it again.

Picture time with Ashley and friends. You can see more of the shots HERE. Thanks for such a fun tradition Ash!

Toms was quite the poser!

Just hanging around the house, A LOT!! Here Toms is playing with Lola. She loves bouncing in her bouncer and he loves watching her.

Lola's First taste of food. Yum, cereal with Prune Juice.

Tommy FOREVER wanting to hold her! He really is much more gentle then I expected. ...and she loves him playing with her, go figure.

I finally bought Toms his own pair of big boy scissors. He's been begging for months. So he has his own little set of school supplies. Hey whatever keeps him occupied for 15 minutes at a time is great with me.

We also took Toms to the play place at good ol' McD's. One day we stopped and picked up little miss Provence to join us. They played and ate then played then ate. It was fantastic. They are still too small to climb up the play equipment so they just play around the bottom of it. Perfect, that means I never have to go up there after them. This was the best shot I could get. Toms was being silly and not posing for me. So I picked the one where P looks darling!

Me being bored while they played so I thought I'd play with the camera a bit. and yes, this was the best shot out of like 20. Sad, I know.

Wow, a lot, huh! Told ya. Thanks for all the memories. Goodbye Summer and Hello school year. Too bad we can't say goodbye heat yet!