so this week's theme is
THANKFUL.
i did a layout about the youngest peanut of the erickson bunch.
the peanut who almost never was.
way back in 2003 my husband and i made a deal.
i wanted a third kid and he did not.
he was happy with two, a boy and a girl.
i just knew was meant to be the mom of 3.
(would have been nice to have 4, but that would require more money than i have, as well as a TUMMY TUCK.)
so, we discussed and negotiated.
after the dust cleared, i walked away with abby (see above) and ron got a new pool table. :)
(he will swear to this day that it was supposed to be a motorcycle, but that is false.)
i am SOOOOO glad we decided to shoot for a family of five.
abby is fan-flippin-tastic and in case you have not seen her dance moves: they are stellar.
ah yes....
you can win this stamp set:
i will be picking a winner tomorrow from
the comments on my blog today.
after my blog, pop over to see wendy:
STAMPS USED
cupcake
ticket
background dots
50 comments:
Hi Jen,
Aaah... loved reading your story! So sweet and how can you 'not want' that cutie face? she looks sooo adorable! Loved reading about the story behind you having here, and I'm sure your husband is now in love as well! And later will play pool with her and then she will win and do a cute little happy dance, hi hi!! Love the layout you made!! Congrats on this wonderful little girl!!
Hugs, Wendy
I have a little peanut like that two, similar story only my other half didn't get a pool table lol You never stop being thankful for them do you ?!!! Love your layout :)
Your layout is so cute and just love the story that goes with it. I just love the theme this week. I'm so thankful for so many things and for sure all the friends at Unity/Ippity! Thanks for the inspiration. Please don't add me in on the giveaway. I love love love stamps, but I have that awesome set.
She's a doll.
What a fun story of how you fought for your baby peanut! That b/w photo is adorable on your lo!
Wonderful story - she is absolutely adorable, and so is your layout! ;)
Fun layout, fun story, and one little cutie!
such a sweet post and cute page! she's adorable:)
What a great page and a hilarious story! I'm happy you got your third...she's adorable! ;)
- April W
What a great story! Just had me smiling out loud! A motorcycle indeed. LOL You definitely got the better end of the deal! Thanks for sharing this DARLING layout of your little girl - she's adorable!
The story is great! Sounds like something my husband would say. She's adorable. The layout is very pretty. TFS
So darling Jen! Love your layout.. just like I always do!! The story of how Abby came to be is hilarious and she will no doubt love that one when she gets older!! Have a fanfreakintastic day!
I absolutely love your simple, fun adorable layouts. Your work is great inspiration to me!! Lovely story behind the picture!!
What a cool story maybe I should try negotiating with my husband for another darling baby - we only have one and he is quite insistent that one is enough. Your layout is darling!
Well she totally looks yummier than a cupcake to me! Great story! My DH said only one kid! He already had 2! Well TEN years later I got my second baby! We couldn't be happier. I am so NOT telling him about the pool table! LOL
ADORABLE :)
What a sweet story about your youngest, and an adorable layout to go with it!
That is a hilarious story. And I bet, in all reality, your hubby would rather have the daughter than either a pool table OR a motorcycle!
Super cute girl! Love the brown and pink colors.
Beautiful Story you shared today. I am blessed with one child. That was all that was meant for us. Your layout is so cute!! Love that cupcake stamp. One of my fav Unity stamps!!
Enjoy your weekend!!
I don't know what's cuter: the scrapbook page OR that little face! SO SO cute, Jen!
Great story and she's adorable!
Fabulous as always!!!
Great giveaway!
I LOVE reading your birth story of number 3. Adorable layout, too. I have that stamp and need to get inky with it!
I just love this layout. My GD has a birthday this weekend. This has inspired me. Thanks so much.
wow this is so cute!
Such a cute page!!! Love the colors you used!!!
Super cute layout! That cupcake is one of my favorite stamps!!
Cute story and what a cute layout too :)
I love how men can be bribed LOL!!
What a CUTE story Jen...love it! And sweet layout, too. And man and their motorcycles....we are trying to sell our Harley, do you think Ron would like that....ROFL.....(just had to say that..hehehe)
So stinkin cute!!! Just love your LO!!
LOVE this! So super sweet! I always love your layouts! :)
This sure is a fun one.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
What a cute story! Have you told that before or are you not the only one making deals for kids? lol
Glad to hear you won on the 3rd, and a girl to boot:) Love the page, your love shines through:)
what a great story - and a fabulous layout!!
She is adorable! I am glad you won!!
Beautiful layout! And I hope you tell that story at her wedding reception someday!haha :)
Oh Jen that post touched my heart!! She is pretty fantastic and her dance moves totally rock!~Even my 13 year old enjoyed that vid!
She is a cute girl.
your scrapbook page is lovely.
my favorite colors (pink and brown)
thanks for sharing
Darling layout and sweet story. Thanks for sharing :) She was meant to grace your lives (pool table or not) ;)
Your LO's are so cute, and so full of pizazz - one of my favorites is "must be genetic". You inject life and spunk into your work - beautiful projects, great stories, and wonderful life!
I am a new follower. I love your work so far. That page is so whimsical and fun. Thank you for sharing!
she is cuteness and I would say you are lucky to have her :) Girls are so much fun...just finding that out myself...thanks for sharing!
Love your perfect pink layout... and would love to win that yummy stamp set!
So cute! Love the funky LO and the fun cupcake
oooh yummy candy , just like the cupcake..cute stuff!!
What a cutie! So glad you got your third! Love that layout too!
OHHHH! Super sweet--love that distressed polka dot and that cupcake!! Cute story about your little one:)
Great story, adorable Abby & very cute layout!
Very pretty layout page.
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