Thursday, February 7, 2019

A bit of our life...

As a homeschooling, work at home, small farm working mom... I live a busy but oh-so-blessed life!  Here is a snippet of the new life with this season of baby goats.  
Our small farm has four female does that range from one to two years of age - ish and one buck.  This year, so far, three of the girls have delivered 10 kids (baby goats), though sadly one didn't make it.  

Our day is all about milking, bottle feeding, cleaning pens, homeschooling, training for a 5K, working from home, eating healthy, etc.  These cute babies will just melt your heart!  With one mom fighting mastitis, we've had to up our work, I'm even acting like a vet with administering shots, heat packs and extra care.  These past weeks has delivered freezing nights (an oddity here in California), heavy rains, our solar tube pouring water across my stamping table, roofers, sinks breaking, plumbers... eek!  Working the farm has us in thick mud encased rain boots and it does make for a bit more of a challenge, not that we are complaining!

The fires that hit our community at the end of last year now brings mud slides and a majority of Californians who don't know how to drive lol.  The kiddos are joining me as we train with our church group in a Run for God 5k 12 week training.  Rain, sunshine, winds.. we are still working it.  Homeschooling is extra fun as we use Classical Conversations curriculum, partner with other moms and learn along side of our kids (Latin, debate and so much more!).  

I'm going to be posting, soon, the baby goats up for sale.. we will only fix and keep one buck to be a companion to his dad ( our grey and white buck named Marshmallow) - so saying good-bye to 8 four legged, furry, snugly kids will be a challenge.  Soon to start making cheese and soaps.. it's a fun way to teach the kids how to be independent.  

I am so glad to be back to blogging, crafting, a full line-up of fun classes.  This is my ME time, time to create and connect with others over crafting and card making.

Join us for crafting and stamping...
I hope this snippet of our blessed but busy lives brings a smile to your face!

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Jamie is so passionate and creative about making cards - and wants everyone else to join her in the fun! She is so encouraging and positive in her attitude, helping me along when I get frustrated - and then rejoicing with me at the finished product! I love going to her classes to get new ideas, learn techniques, and have loads of fun in the process. ~ Christine C.

Jamie has wicked awesome classes! If you don’t like a particular stamp or paper/ink color Jamie wants you to change it to suit your style! I did my sister-in-law’s entire bridal shower from invitations/thank you cards, party favors to decorations, it was quaint and whimsical! Everyone ooh’d and ahh’d! I’ve had lots of special requests for classes and Jamie delivers; she always has tasty treats and flavored coffees too ~Ashley W.

I have been attending Jamie's classes for over a year. Her ideas for cards are fresh and fun. She always tries to have several different styles of cards available, so everyone gets to make cards that fit their personal style. The techniques she shows each class can be used in many different applications. She is very patient teacher when instructing class members on how to use the Stampin Up products. ~ Carol D.

If I looked up the word sparkle in the dictionary, I would find Jamie Albanese picture there. I have had the sweet blessing of knowing Jamie and her family for over 5 years now. Every time I am with her I feel loved and inspired. When I am in one of her classes I feel my creative juices flow, as she encourages me to go outside my comfort zone. Jamie helped our girl scout troop make cards for a soldier who needed some encouragement!!! For any of you who have not been in one of Jamie's classes, please don't let another day slip by. She is a beautiful friend and she will become yours too. ~ Blessings, Karen:-)

Jamie has a great eye for style and flair, and it shows in her work. Yet she can pick up on your own individual style and makes great recommendations. I love that she is always flexible for last-minute decision maker mommies like me! So much fun to host craft events with your friends and family - that personal touch always means so much. ~ Adonna

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