Giveaway Shame

Yes, I am giving away shame. Mine.
Some of you may remember that I had a little giveaway over a year ago. Over a year ago! Five winners were promised something handmade from me. Well, it's been looming over me that whole time, and I have finally acted. So I need your addresses. Maybe you don't even remember who you are:

Lizzy
Joanna
Stacey
Koni
Laurie Jayne

I think a couple of those people don't even read my blog anymore, that is how long it has been. But I need your addresses, namely Koni and Joannna. (I'm not sure if Joanna has been reading since I went private, so I'll need your help Melissa!)
If I don't get the addresses, then someone else can be a lucky winner.
A certain sister-just-younger-than-me who shall remain nameless suggested that I just forget about it. But I didn't! I felt guilty for so long, I am happy to be done with it.
So here's what you're getting:

A bundle of six handmade cards!
One birthday card:

Three any occasion cards (fresh flowers, birds on a wire, and poppies):

And two cards for welcoming baby:

I used watercolors for the backgrounds on some of them, and since the cards were made of regular cardstock instead of watercolor paper, they got a little wrinkly. I hope you don't mind. Also, since they're handmade, they will have some variations, though they're pretty much the same. I guess what I'm saying is that those of you who end up with a first draft might find some little mistakes. Again, I hope you don't mind.
Okay. So I'll get these in the mail, and it will finally be off my chest!

Haphazard Happenings

I have a bunch of random pictures from events that I have not yet blogged, so here they are in no particular order (besides chronological). If you persevere through the entire entry, you'll have a chance to enter a drawing for an amazing prize! What's the amazing prize? A 50% off one item coupon to the Etsy store that Rika, my mom, and I are going to unveil this week! So stay tuned!

Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House
We tried to go as a family but then Dane got the simultaneous runs/vomit, and I didn't think that would work well in the temple. With the little time we had left before vacations, Dane and I went on our own.




Visit from Kristen a.k.a. Three Babies!!

Even though Dane is eight months older than both Sawyer and Ethan, they seem pretty much the same size, huh?

Dane got a hold of the markers:
I left the room to go to the bathroom, and in just a minute's time, I hear a weird scratching on the bathroom door. Dane was drawing on the door. Then I discovered he had drawn all over the place:

His punishment was time out and wiping down the mess himself, which he thoroughly enjoyed



Dane is a silly goose:


Dane's first haircut!
His bangs were totally in his eyes, and he was often getting confused for a girl, so I finally broke down and decided to cut his hair while we were in Oklahoma. I did a bad job, and I felt bad that he not only no longer looked like a baby but a little boy, but that he also looked dorky. Sorry, Dane.



Dane loves Woody and Buzz:
And he is a good daddy to them


Joel got a four-day weekend for Labor Day, so we went on a picnic at the park on Friday:


At Kenji's Frisbee Game:




If you look closely, you can see Dane's reflection in the sunglasses he so expertly placed on Joel.

BYU vs. OU
A house divided:


We kept Dane busy during the game by letting him watch Toy Story on Kenji's iPod. It was very effective.

Joel's mom came into town for the weekend, and we went canoeing down the Provo River, but I didn't get any pictures. Then she and Dane played on the tricycle she got him for his birthday. Thanks Grandma!


Sidewalk Chalk:

And here is the contest:
My drawing skills are meager. But perhaps you can guess who these two are supposed to be:

If you are correct, you'll be entered in the drawing to win the discount at our shop!

Thanks for sticking it out.

Giveaway!

The first FIVE people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2- What I create will be just for you.

3- It'll be done this year. (might be a little while)

4- You have no clue what it's going to be.It may be a story. It may be a joke book, autographed picture of myself, handmade bag, or a little invention of my own! I may create you a blog header or paint something for you with my food. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows?

5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. Believe me... it may blow your mind!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Sounds like fun, right? So, let's play!