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Hi!  We have an unexpected free day today.  No kiddie activities or obligations.  But it's quickly filling up with chores and cooking.  Ha, there really is never a day with nothing to do.  At least I can still hang out in my pjs and not have to fix my hair.  I think that is the best way to spend the day.  And cooking waffles for lunch.  My kids always ask me to cook them something yummy for breakfast like waffles or pancakes or French toast but lately I'm just too sleepy in the mornings.  So I've decided breakfast for lunch is much easier for us.  And occasionally breakfast for dinner as well. 

This is a calendar I made for my middle one's birthday recently.  I did a tutorial on it HERE if you're interested.  Usually I make my kids some kind of book mark for their birthdays but he requested a calendar after he saw the first one I made.  So I made him one with this monkey which is an older CC Designs stamp.  They have it in digi format now and is called Flower Power. 

He loves monkeys!  And he always tells me love you more (from Elle's Studio) when I tell him I love you.  That is his special saying to me.  He is a sweet kid.  Hopefully he doesn't out grow that.

Tomorrow is the first day of school and back to early wake ups, wearing presentable clothes and blow drying/straightening my hair.  Hope you're enjoying your Sunday!

P.S.  I am entering this in Yumi & Fumi Handmade Crafts Challenge #21 -- Anything Goes.  They have new rules!  Any image is allowed.  Now I finally have a chance to win an awesome badge by Renate'!

Thanks for stopping by!


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Mary J said…
Awww, that is so adorable Eva!
August 4, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Have A Scrap Happy Day said…
Hoooo Eva, this is super dang cute. A "winna."
August 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Unknown said…
Hi Eva! Such a cute project and love that monkey! Thanks for joining us over at YF challenge=)
August 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM
kanatanewf said…
Thanks for joining in with the Y&FH challenge this week, Eva. Absolutely ADORE this idea of the perpetual calendar - and so sweet that it was a special request from your son.
August 4, 2013 at 4:21 PM
Denice said…
Love this project and your tutorial....very clever! I miss you already at Y&F...*sigh*
:Dxx
August 4, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Linda said…
Very cute calendar!!!
August 4, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Cheryl said…
Awww your son is so cute...well matched calendar!
August 5, 2013 at 4:58 AM
Rachel Parys said…
Ooooo, I love this! That monkey is too darn cute, and I love the project!! Awesome work!
August 5, 2013 at 5:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Cuteness! Cooking that morning meal is always difficult for me. I think it tastes better as dinner. Enjoy your "free" days because I'm sure you don't have much of them. Happy b'day to your sweet little one!
Jayne
August 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM
She's a Color Queen said…
Eva, this is super adorable!! I always love to see your projects, they are always so inspiring!

MelissaO
DT Yumi & Fumi Handmade
August 5, 2013 at 2:54 PM
RiNNE said…
So cute!! Happy bday to your son!!
August 5, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Blankina said…
Eva what a great project, such a pity you are not on YF DT anymore..But you are right the chance to get a personalised badge is tempting too.
Goodluck at YUMI FUMI HANDMADE - ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE,
Hugs Blankina
DT team Fumi and your blog friend
August 6, 2013 at 10:32 AM
cebelica said…
Oh my, this is just too cute! I mean, seriously, that lil monkey made me go all awwww when I saw it. Fab work! Thank you for playing with us at Yumi and Fumi handmade! Hugs! xx
August 16, 2013 at 8:03 AM
hapagirlren said…
KAAAAAAHHHHHHHH-UUUUUUUTTTTTE-NESSSSS!!!!!!!!!! seriously...gimme. HAHAHA! Hello lovely Eva! I love it of course...cuz u da bomb :D And thank you for playing in the Yumi & Fumi Handmade challenge <3 <3 <3
August 17, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Leanne said…
Eva!! So weird to see you posting as a challenge player. lol... Definitely miss you girl! But so glad you could join us. This is soo darn cute and I'm gonna have to try the tutorial one day. It's perfect for those special birthday or Christmas gifts. Aww, and I hope your son doesn't grow up too soon.
Thanks for joining us for the Anything Goes at Yumi & Fumi! Good luck!
:D
xx
August 17, 2013 at 8:50 AM
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