Thank goodness February is a short month!

It's been FOREVER since I have updated. For shame! February has been CRAZY at my house. Between 2 colds and a stomach bug running rampant in our house, a vacation to Florida and the death of my 96 year old grandpa, I guess I'm glad to say goodbye to February--but not the vacation! And while it was more difficult than I realized to say goodbye to Grandpa, it was time. He was ready, but he will be missed by so many!

In between taking care of myself and my kid and hubby, I did manage to get creative a few times. First thing I was able to do was make a springtime siggy for the beautiful Ava. Lisa is a virtual world friend, and Ava and Lucy would be such good friends if the entire state of Iowa wasn't in the way. Brighten My Day by the fabulous Lindsay Sparkes seemed perfect for this sig. I LOVE this kit! It comes complete with handstitched flower designs!

I was also able to use Brighten My Day for a scrapbook page. This one I started when I learned of my grandpa's diagnosis with cancer. Here is "Dolly", Grandpa's nickname for Lucy from the first time he met all 4ish pounds of her.

I also wanted to share something very special to me. I was able to make a program for Grandpa's funeral. I am really pleased with how this turned out. Thankfully we were able to make these programs in color, I would have been sorely disappointed for this to have been in black and white. Here is the front cover, using pieces from WaterLO Project kits Grandma's Backyard and Autumn Meadow.

I know I mentioned that I was glad to say goodbye to February, but March is here now and that means birthdays at my house! Lucy will be 2 in just over two weeks, and I haven't even started planning! My birthday also tends to sneak up on me this month. Before I know it, I'll be saying goodbye to March! I better get planning!