Lisa's Blog: My Crazy Kids!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

My Crazy Kids!

Every Monday night at our house is "family night." It's a time where we eat dinner together, then spend the rest of the evening as a family. Sometimes we go to a movie and other times bowling. Sometimes we do a project together that needs to be done around the house. Other times we have a lesson on honesty, finding true happiness or courage to make the correct decisions (or some other subject matter), then we play a game and always have a yummy treat. Last night we went over details for our Hawaiian cruise (did I mention we're going on a cruise over the Christmas break?), then read from the New Testament. I made yummy Snickerdoodles from an incredible Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix you can buy at Costco, then Kade announced that everyone was going outside to make a snow cave. I groaned a little inside--it was 9:00 p.m. and time for Brecken and Sage to go to bed. Kade was so darling and enthusiastic about it that I caved in and said they could go out for a little while. "A little while" turned into 11:00 p.m. and they still weren't finished. But boy or boy did they ever have fun and I love this amazing memory we had together.




They all worked together gathering snow in ice chests, then piling it on the fort. Kade hooked a plow to the four wheeler to scoop up the snow.



When I went outside, Sage was over at the neighbors gathering the snow on their front lawn and proudly exclaimed how happy the Spences would be that we were getting rid of their snow. (I about died--their perfectly manicured "snowy" lawn was ruined!) Kade cracked me up--he was shoveling snow with one hand and texting with the other! Teenagers!

I love times like this. It really is true that the best adventures are found in your own backyard.

Now down to business! As for the December Kit of the Month stamps, we are trying to decide whether or not to manufacter them again. We'd need a large order for it to make business sense. We are thinking about taking "wait list" orders to see how many people are interested. It might help if you drop a note here telling me of your interest.

Hope Tuesday went well for you. I spoke to group of students at the university where I graduated (BYU), then went to Collin's concert at the junior high. He sang a solo and did a swell job!

Good Night!
Lisa

232 Comments:

Anonymous Koren said...

howdy
I would totally buy those stamps. so bummed I missed them.

Koren

10:47 PM  
Blogger The Wilkins said...

Oh, PLEASE do the stamps again! I was SO upset that I didn't get them in time! If there's a wait list, sign me up! Thanks!

11:05 PM  
Blogger Stacia said...

First to say, I am interested int eh Kit of the Month stamps!

12:09 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love it if you could make more Dec kits available!
Stacie staciejom@yahoo.com

1:14 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

aloha Lisa!!

1. I would so luv to be put on a waiting list for the stamps (if you choose to do so)!

2. are you planning on making any scrapbook shop visits while on vacation in Hawaii? i know you would be on vacation so i would asume no, but I thought hey why not ask! =)

BIG Mahalo!!
Trisha

P.S. Pray for good weather, I'm sorry but we have been having some rain recently =(

3:16 AM  
Anonymous jenjen said...

IM ALL FOR THE WAIT LIST. ITS BETTER TO HAVE A SLIGHT CHANCE AT GETTING THE STAMPS THAN HAVING NO HOPE AT ALL!! I DON'T THINK YOU WILL HAVE ANY PROBLEM FILLING A LARGE ORDER. THE KIT LOOKS AWESOME.

4:41 AM  
Anonymous Jewels said...

Your kids are so thoughtful! LOL! How sweet is that, everyone helping out, moving all that pesky snow. hahaha!

but wasn't it wonderful, letting them stay up one night to play? I love giving treats like that.

Oh, I do hope you sell the stamps again! Unfortunately, it being Christmas and all, I just don't have the money to spend on me this month. But I would love to get a hold of a set come February, perhaps?

5:06 AM  
Blogger ColleenB said...

I love your blog Lisa, you are such an inspiration. Please put me down as a definite if you have more of the Dec Kit of the Month stamps. I missed out on them!

5:07 AM  
Anonymous RoMi said...

Hi Lisa!
I loved the stamp kit and was very sorry to miss it. If you decide to manufacture them again, i'd definitely sign up on the waiting list.
Happy holidays!
Romina

5:24 AM  
Anonymous Jaci said...

I hope you get enough response to get more of the December stamp sets. I'd be in for two or three sets.

Jaci

5:30 AM  
Blogger Betsy said...

I will buy the Dec. stamp kit if they become available again.

Betsy
Missouri

5:41 AM  
Blogger MaryC said...

Very interested in the stamps. I missed them. I think I tried on day three or four. Hope you are able to manufacture them again.

5:46 AM  
Blogger KTluv said...

Count me in!!!! I tried to order them right after your post about the limited quantities and they were all gone! I was heartbroken. Would love to get a set!!! Thanks Lisa!!!! You are awesome!!!!!

5:55 AM  
Blogger Kari said...

I was so disappointed to see that the kit had sold out so quickly. I have never bought one of these but was so excited to for the first time - and there were no more! I would like to get one, but it would have to be soon - I live outside of the US and would have to have my family bring it with them when they come to visit me for Christmas, so don't think it could be put together so fast. Although I still might buy it and wait for next year.
Great kit!

5:57 AM  
Blogger MaryC said...

I would be very interested in the December Kit of the Month. I missed it, I think, by day four. I hope you are able to manufacture them again.

6:02 AM  
Blogger Ami said...

I would be interested in the stamps.

6:09 AM  
Anonymous Pam said...

I would love to go on a waitlist for the December KOTM. Pam Davis, Holliston, MA

6:11 AM  
Blogger csuzanne said...

So excited the KOTM might ship again!! I'm a terrible procrastinator and missed it the first run.....won't let that happen again!!
suzanne

6:11 AM  
Blogger Juel said...

I am interested in a set of stamps maybe even two.

6:24 AM  
Blogger Scrappin' Jackie said...

Sure likes like fun, although I do NOT miss living in snow. I will take FL sunshine anytime.

I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU so very much Lisa. I received my RAK winnings this morning, delivered by Fed Ex.

What an amazing SHOCK to see that you not only made my day by sending me a prize, you autographed it personally to ME.

You are truly an inspiration!!
Thank you so very much,
Jackie Durning

6:32 AM  
Blogger danismommy said...

Hi Lisa,
Love reading your blog! PLEASE< PLEASE reorder the KOTM stamp set!! I missed it and really want it!! TIA. Happy Holidays!!
Teri in WA

6:42 AM  
Blogger Dale Anne said...

I'd like to be put on the waiting list.......tho only if I'd be able to pay by PAYPAL as we don't do credit cards.

6:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can not say enough about this stamp set...I was like a little kid in a candy store when I got this....it really really is an awesome set! I think I could do a commerical on this I swear:) It has awesome stamps to use when you are looking for different things on a page....I love it...love it. If you are thinking about it ....do it...e-mail Lisa and let her know so she can get more for anyone who does not have one...I have been telling everyone...it really is wondeful...thanks Lisa!

Amie

6:49 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lisa,
Family night sounds wonderful! what a great idea...and the kids look like they are having a blast! thanks for sharing....
Amie

6:50 AM  
Blogger Lisa said...

I truly hope you receive enough demand for the stamps. We had a new baby niece over the weekend and I came back to check and order and THEY WERE GONE!! I was so sad. I personally would buy 2 sets: 1 for me, of course, and 1 for a gift.

Thanks for all the joy and reminders you share with each of us, Lisa. Merry Christmas!!!!

6:54 AM  
Anonymous Jenn A. said...

Count me in for at least one, maybe two sets. :)

7:04 AM  
Anonymous Nicole said...

I'd buy them!
I logged back on to get them several days ago and couldn't believe they had sold out already... very different situation than the other kits; knew they'd go fast, but not that fast. :(

Have a great cruise! We are headed to DisneyWorld for Christmas!

7:17 AM  
Blogger Amy said...

I would SO be in for more then one set!

7:22 AM  
Blogger MommyMe said...

Hi Lisa

What a sweet moment! When the kids are all working together and playing - it is a great moment!! How precious to have 4 children who love and respect each other!!

I received my December KOTM and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! Thank you!

Have a very Merry Christmas - the Hawaiian Cruise sounds fabulous!! We will be thinking of you in Snowy and Cold Michigan!!

Cindy

7:26 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please, please, please do the stamps again!!

7:39 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would definitely buy a stamp kit and know many, many people who missed out and are desperately searching for an extra set.

7:43 AM  
Blogger ColoradoCropper said...

I received my set and I love them! Just one disappointment though....I received 2 boy restroom symbols and not a girl symbol. There's a thread on 2 p's and there's probably about 20 people have missing stamps and I know everyone would appreciate a comment from you about what could be done. Many of us have contacted CK by email but haven't received a response. So I vote that you should offer this set again. Reason #1 is because it's a great set and you won't see anything like it in stores and reason #2 I'd (as well as my friends on 2 P's) love a complete set.

7:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would be so excited if you offered this set again. I would order at least one set.

7:58 AM  
Anonymous melanie said...

TOTALLY VERY INTERESTED!

8:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am interested in getting several sets!

8:02 AM  
Anonymous jsmom said...

I would be so happy to get the stamp set. Please let us know about a waitlist. THANKS!!!!

8:17 AM  
Blogger The Jacobs Family said...

I would totally want to be put on the list. I was so upset when I saw it was sold out. I couldn't believe it sold out in four days. I got on Tuesday morning to be sadly disappointed. Please put me down!!!
Amy

8:43 AM  
Anonymous Carol said...

I was lucky enough to get a set, and I love it. I just wanted to mention that it you list the set in your "products" tab above, in the Creating Keepsakes product section, AND sell them on QVC, you would have absolutely no problem selling a very large order of stamps. I don't necessarily think it should be a KOTM again, because those of us that did get it want NEW kits, but having it for sale makes sense. It would sell out on QVC! You gotta know that!

8:51 AM  
Blogger Live a Life EXTRAordinary said...

Lisa,
Great memories you are making with your adorable family!
I too would like to be on the wait list for the Dec KOTM. I wanted to buy it, but decided the money would be better spent on gifts for others at this time. But, I figure by the time a new set could be manufactured I would be up for buying them though. I mean, there's always Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, right? ;)
Merry Christmas!
Suz

9:02 AM  
Blogger Leeza898 said...

Hi Lisa,
Love love love reading your blogs. Love to hear from your Hawaiian cruise when you come back. We're going over there for spring break and love to get ideas.
PLEASE BRING THE KIT BACK!!!Count two for me for the Stamp Kit. My sister want her own set too. PLEASE PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!

Have a nice weekend!
Grace

9:11 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes, please more stamps!!!

9:12 AM  
Blogger Michelle Payne said...

I would love to order a set of the stamps. So bummed that I didn't order the first time around.

9:16 AM  
Blogger joscelyne cutchens said...

Aloha Lisa,
I met you in Seattle for CKC, what a pleasure...I had the little toy atv to take pictures with you...
I'd like to know if you are doing anything where we could meet again in Hawaii!

I will pray for good weather for your family visit!

Joscelyne (Joscie) :)

9:19 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would totally love those stamps! Please!

9:21 AM  
Anonymous Lindaruy said...

I would be interested in at least 1 stamp set from your KOTM set. I may even want 2! I tried to order but was already too late on day 4 I think!
Love your blog!
Linda
Colorado

9:25 AM  
Anonymous Libby said...

I would definitely be interested in ordering the stamps if they were offered again.

9:26 AM  
Anonymous maddiesmom said...

I would love, love, love a set!!!

9:30 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pretty pretty please offer the stamps again! I was so upset that they had sold out so quickly since DSO was going to order them for my christmas gift.

I hope enough people show interest so that we can see these again!

9:33 AM  
Anonymous scrapperann said...

Loved your snow pictures. We have a "family" night but we make ours on Friday (no kids in high school yet playing football). You are brave to do it on a school night!! I would have too very cranky kids the next morning if not in bed at their normal bedtimes. Put me on the waiting list for the stamp set please.....
Have a great cruise.

Ann

10:01 AM  
Anonymous Michelle said...

Yes to buying the stamps. Please make more.

10:04 AM  
Blogger Rebecca Holliday said...

I want the stamps!! I want 2 sets!! Please sell them again!

10:09 AM  
Blogger Kathi said...

I would definitely get a set -- maybe two!

10:20 AM  
Anonymous Liz said...

YES, would love a stamp set.. can not believe how fast they went. WOW!

10:23 AM  
Anonymous Sharyn said...

Hi Lisa,
Both my friend and I would love sets-so make that 2 more!

Thanks!

10:28 AM  
Blogger ChicScrapper712 said...

Hi Lisa! I would purchase another kit for a gift if you offered again! While, i d love my kit, i have 1 piece missing. I check 2x to make sure...what do we do about that?
lacey
(laceya712@yahoo.com)

10:34 AM  
Anonymous www.mpphoto.net/blog said...

I really wanted them but Dec is a hard month to buy thing for oneself if you know what I mean. I'd buy them next time around for sure. mariana

10:52 AM  
Blogger The Hunter Family said...

I'd love to get on a waiting list for the kotm, sorry I missed out!
L.Hunter

11:01 AM  
Anonymous Amanda P. said...

Please do the stamps again. I would love to get a set of them!!! The size and combination of shapes are just awesome!

11:07 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please make more! I would definitely order one!

11:10 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would really love to have a set of the stamps, they look awesome!

Nicole
Scrappymommy3@yahoo.com

11:26 AM  
Blogger MEchiel said...

call me interested

11:27 AM  
Anonymous Ginny B. said...

Yes, I definitely want the stamp set! I'm sure you'll sell a bunch with this much excitement just on the blog.

11:34 AM  
Blogger Renee said...

So fun Lisa!
I will have to remember this when the blessings are older, as for now, our snow time was from 9 am to 11 am this morning. Our perfectly snow-filled yard is now a mixture of snow angels, sled tracks and foot prints - but the memories will stay with us forever.
Sweet blessings!
Renee

11:51 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please make the stamps again!

11:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa!

I would definitel sign up for the wait list for the December kit of the month! Hope you get enough wanting them so that you canmanuafacture them again.
Lesley
klbk@charter.net

11:57 AM  
Anonymous Catharine said...

I am definitely interested in the stamps, it would be awesome to get another chance to order them. Thanks.. P.S. I love your blog, very inspirational to say the least. Catharine.

11:58 AM  
Anonymous carebear said...

YES!!! Please, please, please have those stamps available again! I am soooo sad that I missed them!

11:59 AM  
Anonymous Kay (CKMB kaydrenth) said...

Did someone say more Dec. KOTM's??? Where? When? LOL

See now I'm going to be stocking your blog! ;) LOL

12:00 PM  
Blogger Joanne said...

yes, yes, yes on the stamp set!!!

12:01 PM  
Anonymous Tammy said...

I would love to buy the KOTM. I hope you have enough interest to offer them again. God bless you and your family this Christmas!

12:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Would definitely buy these. Can't imagine you would have to worry about selling them, considering they sold out in 3 days!! Business is business, I know, but you must realize you've really got a winner here!!

12:02 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

INTERESTED!

12:26 PM  
Blogger Rhadonda said...

Thank you for considering offering the kit again. I, like many others, missed it by 12/8, a friend by 12/3. You can add me to the wait list!

Merry CHRISTmas to you and your family, enjoy the time away!

12:32 PM  
Blogger kategrizz said...

I'm interested in the stamps! Sent the link as a Christmas hint to my DH - but I'm certain that he didn't get right on it - and missed them!

12:39 PM  
Blogger Carolyn said...

I think it's great but after ordering the Nov KOTM and it not being shipped for a whole month...it discourages me completely from ever ordering another. CK is horrible at responding, once they have your money, the service is poor.
I love the magazine, I don't want to be negative but it was a real disappointment not to be able to get my kits in time for christmas. I'm sure Canadians will have the same problem with the Dec one!

12:46 PM  
Anonymous Jenn said...

I will surely order the stamps set if they are offered again! Please make them again!!!

Thanks!

12:51 PM  
Anonymous Karen W said...

I would be interested in at least 2 kits.

12:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

please redo the stamps I missed out and am sad:( loved the f.h.e. so sweet. We made a gingerbread train with our 4,2 and 1 yr old. messy fun

1:05 PM  
Blogger borcherding said...

I'd be interested!!!

1:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would be interested in the December KOTM. I to checked the first week to find them all sold out.

1:16 PM  
Blogger Poeta said...

I'd love to be able to order a set of the stamps... I missed them by a day or so & was bummed...

1:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Count me in as interested in the stamps.
Lynn M

1:26 PM  
Anonymous applevalleygirl said...

I would love a Dec. kit!! I bet LOTS of people will want the kit especially when they see their scapping friends' projects made with the kit. I wanted to order one, but when I went to place my order, I noticed the little padlock which means "secure" site was not there.... this really concerned me and I hesitated ordering...but then I hesitated a day too long! Darn!!

1:40 PM  
Anonymous KrisB said...

I would really be interested in getting the kit. I wasn't able to purchase them (phone line problems!), but would like to have them.

KrisB.

2:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa,
I went to order the KOTM and was so bummed that I missed it.Please do order again, where do I sign up?

2:15 PM  
Anonymous Karen said...

I would love to have a set of the December KOTM stamps. Please consider reordering more as I missed them when they sold out so fast

2:15 PM  
Blogger susan said...

I would be interested in a set. Thank you.

2:33 PM  
Blogger Kelly said...

I'd buy the stamps too if you release them again. Add me to the waitlist

2:37 PM  
Blogger Linda said...

I'm new to your site and your Kit of the Month. I am very interested in a stamp kit. I'm loving your blogs!

Linda

2:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would interested in a set! I was so bummed that they were sold out!

Jenny
lycheebean@yahoo.com

3:15 PM  
Anonymous Jess said...

I would be interested in purchasing the December stamp set if you offer it again!

3:20 PM  
Blogger Vanessa B. said...

Can't tell you how bummed I am that I missed the stamps. Please order more...Pretty please????

3:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would definitely be interested in the stamps if you do them again.

3:32 PM  
Blogger Leisha said...

Oh I love a chance to buy them too~! Thanks for thinking about it~! Have a happy holidays!

3:32 PM  
Anonymous Leisha said...

I'd love a set of these stamps, I've seen them in person and they are so yummy! I hope that you are able to make some more! Thanks and have a happy holidays!

3:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa!

Looks like your kids had lot of fun. They are predicting a possible noreaster over here in New Jersey over this weekend. Hoping for enough snow for a snowman and sledding.
I would love to order a set of the stamps. Please consider reordering them. Thanks,
And Happy Christmas Cruising!!
Kim

3:40 PM  
Blogger kascrappy said...

Hi Lisa!
Sounds like you kids had lots of fun in the snow. They are predicting a possible Noreaster in the Delaware Valley Region. I'm hoping for enough snow for a snowman and sledding.

I am definitely interesting in the KOTM stamp set. I tried ordering on the third day and no luck. Please consider making them available again. Thanks and Happy Cruising! Kim

3:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am interested in this kit. Please make it available again.
Thanks, Jess

3:53 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to get my hand on the Dec KOTM. Reorder, please!!!!

Marty

3:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to have them also!

3:56 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love it if the stamps were made available again. I was so bummed that I missed getting them the first time around. Thanks!

4:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Count me in for the Dec KOTM if you have more made! I'm so mad I didn't move quick enough when they became available.

4:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would definitely get a set!

4:41 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa. I was disappointed when I went to order the stamps to see they were sold out. I am definitely interested in ordering a set.
Bonnie

4:45 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes! Please, please, please...I was SO bummed that I didn't get them ordered in time.

4:57 PM  
Anonymous kreativewithak said...

Please! I would definitely do the wait list option. I was very upset that I didn't get my order placed in time.

4:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes, I am interested!

Here is my order for 1 set please!

Thanks!

4:59 PM  
Anonymous kerry9657 said...

I am interested in the KOTM stamp sets - I hope you have another production run!

5:14 PM  
Blogger TAMI said...

Yes- I would have bought a set of those stamps.....I was just too late. I was really upset with myself....so making more would be AWESOME!

5:17 PM  
Blogger Andrea said...

i would love to be on a waiting list.

5:17 PM  
Anonymous Alaska_Laci said...

WOW, you have more snow than I do up here in Alaska, I've got about 2-3" right now. Crazy!
I would buy atleast 2 more December KOTM's. Thanks

5:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to order the stamp kit. I was too late. Jane B

5:30 PM  
Anonymous Jac said...

I'll DEFINITELY get the stamps.. So please say you'll have it!!

Thanks a bunch! =)

5:37 PM  
Anonymous nancy said...

I would buy two sets!!!

Nancy in Reno

5:56 PM  
Anonymous nancy said...

P.S. -- Has there ever been a kit of the month that sold out so fast???? Just curious.

5:58 PM  
Anonymous bradtab@bellsouth.net said...

I am a big YES...for the stamps! Sorry I missed it!

6:04 PM  
Anonymous Melissa said...

I would love to buy those stamps! I saw them and was about to buy them a day later and they were sold out. Please order more!

6:18 PM  
Blogger Kristan said...

Stamps. Yes! Pretty please!!!??

6:26 PM  
Anonymous Kris said...

I would also LOVE to get a couple of sets!!! Was disappointed to miss out the first time!

6:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please get more stamp sets....

6:33 PM  
Anonymous Shelly in the NW said...

Lisa,
i'm so pleased I ordered and already received my stamps :) I think (business-wise) you might be better off at designing another set for another KOTM and ordering a larger run for it...just my two cents.

good for you for going along with the 'cave'. i've been trying to do that too...more go with the flow ;)

make it a great week :)

6:46 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

I would love the opportunity to purchase this stamp kit! I was so disappointed that I missed them! Please offer this kit again!!!

7:22 PM  
Anonymous a said...

I would buy two or more sets!

7:25 PM  
Blogger China Doll said...

Now that it is out... I want one now! Especially from all the positive comments from all the people who have received their stamps...

7:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am dying to get those stamps! Sign me up.

7:53 PM  
Blogger rhondalyn said...

Me! Me! Me! I want a stamp set! Was out of town and not near a computer. Please offer it again...Thanks, Rhonda, in TN

7:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please offer more stamp sets! Thank you, Rhonda, in Tessessee...

7:59 PM  
Anonymous missstohl said...

i would love to be on the waiting list!

8:05 PM