In the SHOP: Christmas Cards

Wanted to share the printable Christmas card I designed for the holidays. Christmas cards can get pretty pricey if you go to professional studios, so this is a great alternative. I personally love the candid photos more that the polished pro set-ups, they just show real love and emotions, versus the stale smiles. I save the pro pictures for the living room walls.
Once you make the purchase, email the image you would like to use, then I will email you your personalized Christmas card, you print as many as you like. It's that easy!

Now only $12!! at THE SHOP

Thanksgiving Printables

So excited to share my first printable package! I wanted to do something for Thanksgiving and figured this was the perfect time to work on something printable. Easy for everyone, right? This great set is now available in my Etsy shop, at $15 for the whole package!! You will receive 2 (5x7) table signs, a full sheet of cupcake toppers (12), napkin rings and a full banner, measuring 4"x5" a panel. Of course with a printable, you can print as many as you like. Stop by the shop and check em' out!! :)

Napkin rings

Our New Years Eve!

Happy New year everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. I took a little break, to relax and we've been so busy with the family, just hanging out, getting together. Hubby and I celebrated New Year's with friends and family, adult style. We had such a great time! Fortunately the party wasn't at my home, so I got to decorate, make some desserts and NOT have to clean the mess! Hehe! I have pictures of people but I'm not sure THOSE would be appropriate for others to see, LOL, so for now here's the set-up :)

Each guest filled out a card and we read them aloud after midnight and after quite a few glasses of champagne...... HILARIOUS! Thanks again Kori, for the free printable cards!

Glittery strawberries for this glam occasion!
Resources: Printables: I use to accent candles, top hat, Welcome sign, stirrers and water bottle labels were by Love The Day. A FREE offer!
Resolution cards: Free gift to CPN members from the VERY generous Kori
Clark! Thank YOU so much! Check out her adorable Etsy shop!
Desserts: I made

Nate opening gifts....

As you all already know, Nate is a huge YGG fan and of course he received a few YGG gifts. I decided to video record him opening them because I knew it would be funny. He is too cute sometimes and then sadly, I turn into "THAT" mommy! LOL! Check out a couple of short clips of Nate's excitment.....

Christmas Eve 2010

This year, like every year since my hubby and I have been living together, we celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve. My mother in-law, sister and cousins gathered at our home, where we spent the evening hanging out and enjoying each other. We let the children open their gifts and we opened some as well. Life is good and we are truly blessed! Christmas at the Rivas home.....

He was so excited to get his Brobee pillow!

These girls are so spoiled!

Daniel and Anthony look happy with their gifts! LOL!

Early Christmas morning he was already shooting hoops with his new Basketball court!

Christmas 2010: Lights!

A Christmas tradition of ours is to visit the Torrance/PV "Lights Neighborhood". Every year a few neighborhoods in that area participate in Christmas lights decorating. The trees and houses are covered in beautiful lights and it makes for an amazing display! Literally the streets are FILLED with visitors. You can drive through or walk. You can even find neighbors stationed at corners, selling hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies. As usual, we visited and the kids loved it, especially the hot chocolate!