That was pretty much the extent of the birthday festivities. I didn't even get to really see my husband. I spent most of the evening crying (after my early birthday dinner) and trying to respond to people on Facebook. Gotta love turning 37. I've never felt so old. Haha!!
One thing I am thankful for is that my birthday was one of my good days. The majority of April was a major struggle for me which is why you did not see me on here. I just needed a break from everything. I couldn't face the internet, especially social media. The physical pain co-mingling with the mental anguish I was daily struggling with was all too much for me. There were many things that contributed to my bout with depression and I am still not completely out of the 'darkness' but I am better than I was. I hate struggling with depression so much. I feel like I have lost so much of my life to depression and it makes me so angry but there are days I just do not know how to fight it. All I can do is pray and try to put my focus where it needs to be and ride the wave.
As far as my pain, not much has changed. My migraines are starting to become a little less frequent (like only once a week instead of every few days) but I still have the severe headaches pretty much daily and now I am battling severe seasonal allergies. I am meeting with my neurologist once a month and each month there is one or two changes for me. I am on about 12 medications or supplements, which makes my head spin sometimes, but I am glad that I am starting to feel a bit better.
Mother's Day was another low-key day for me and my family. It started with a wonderful church service and afterwards I was able to get to take a Mother's Day pictures with my boys. What's crazy is last year Eric was shorter than me and look at this kid this year! He's already at least two inches taller than me. Crazy!!
After church we had lunch with my cousin and her family and then over to a friend's house to visit. I haven't seen this friend in years so it was good to just chill and visit.
The rest of the afternoon was running a few errands and enjoying the gorgeous afternoon. There were no presents except for Eric getting me this beautiful candle and some candy which I thought was incredibly sweet. It's the first time he's ever bought me a Mother's Day present with his own money so it was a big deal for me. #proudmommymoment
This year I am happy to report that I was able to make my own mom a Mother's Day card. She has always been a beach bunny, and the April 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit was made just for her, so I pulled out my kit and decided to make a Paper Pumpkin alternative.
Everything else on the card, with the exception of the (retired) Bermuda Bay shimmer ribbon, or the Stitched Framelit Die that I used to cut to the main circle, comes from the April Paper Pumpkin kit.
I do have to admit that I went a little crazy with the dimensionals on this card but I think that's part of what gives this card so much charm!
I love this sketch so much that I already have ideas for another card so don't be surprised if you see more from me. It felt good to get in there and get inky again! That's one thing I love about our Paper Pumpkin kits. I will want to stamp but have no idea where to begin and then I open one of my kits and viola: inspiration!
Thank you again to everyone that made my birthday special and I hope all you moms out there had a Happy Mother's Day!! I promise I will not be a stranger!
Retired: Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper (SU), Pool Party 1/8" Bermuda Bay Ribbon (SU)
After church we had lunch with my cousin and her family and then over to a friend's house to visit. I haven't seen this friend in years so it was good to just chill and visit.
The rest of the afternoon was running a few errands and enjoying the gorgeous afternoon. There were no presents except for Eric getting me this beautiful candle and some candy which I thought was incredibly sweet. It's the first time he's ever bought me a Mother's Day present with his own money so it was a big deal for me. #proudmommymoment
This year I am happy to report that I was able to make my own mom a Mother's Day card. She has always been a beach bunny, and the April 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit was made just for her, so I pulled out my kit and decided to make a Paper Pumpkin alternative.
I am in LOVE with how it turned out!! The colors in this kit, Calypso Coral and Pool Party, are amazing and paired with this month's Viva la Verve sketch it turned out so great!! I started with a white card base and also added another white panel that I added the Sweet Shop designer series paper (which just happened to match this kit perfectly) to.
I do have to admit that I went a little crazy with the dimensionals on this card but I think that's part of what gives this card so much charm!
I love this sketch so much that I already have ideas for another card so don't be surprised if you see more from me. It felt good to get in there and get inky again! That's one thing I love about our Paper Pumpkin kits. I will want to stamp but have no idea where to begin and then I open one of my kits and viola: inspiration!
Thank you again to everyone that made my birthday special and I hope all you moms out there had a Happy Mother's Day!! I promise I will not be a stranger!
This is a gorgeous card, Christi! Love the colors. Happy belated birthday! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy your birthday! Sopaipillas are sooooo yummy. Thanks for joining us for Viva la Verve!
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