Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Happy Anniversary and Children's Day!! A New Monday's Fun Day!

I'm sorry I don't have anything new from my craft table to share.
I made a few cards using my new Hero Arts stamp sets, but need my camera to charge first before I can take any pics. Thanks to all who have emailed asking about how I am doing. I caught a 24 hour stomach virus over the weekend and tonight, it's a new viral thing with my sinus and lungs. *Sigh* The things I bring home from teaching preschool! LOL! If it's not one thing, it's another, eh?

Anyways...

May 5th! What a day of celebrations!
Happy Birthday to Kevin's sister, Kari!
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone!

Kevin and I are celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary.

Hakone Gardens, Saratoga CA
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A friend was asking me about the 1001 cranes that I had folded for my wedding. Well, I had folded 100 gold and silver cranes and Kevin folded one lucky crane. :) For those who don't know about the 1001 cranes, it is a Japanese tradition (and Hawaiian) to fold 1001 cranes for longevity and good luck. These cranes can be strung from a ceiling or they are often arranged in a decorative pattern. I gave mine to a couple of very talented ladies who arranged mine into two large fans (symbolizing respect, friendship, and luck). You can see Kevin's one lucky crane at the bottom.

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Ah! Children's Day! It used to be called "Boy's Day" and now it is called "Kodomo no Hi" to celebrate children. Here's a picture my mother took of me a very long time ago on Girl's Day (which is actually on March 3rd).

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* This Monday's Fun Day is now closed. *
I have a new Monday's Fun Day, courtesy of Memories Live On!

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These are some really awesome rub-ons, perfect for scrapbookers!
I always add extra goodies too. :)
Just leave me a comment here and be entered for a chance to win!
I will draw a winner using Random.Org on Sunday night.

Need more Kleenex!

15 comments:

Suzy said...

Great rub-ons. It's realy great for scrapbook.

Hove butiful girl you are as a litle girl. (And now as a woman, of cours)

Scrappin Cheryl said...

Those rub-ons are awesome! Love the older pics!

Alicia said...

Cute rub-ons :) Love the picture of the two fans. :)

Anthonette said...

Hi Jane, Happy Anniversary! We were married just a few weeks before you...April 12, 2001. Cute wedding photo.

My husband came into my studio the other night and said "What great music. What channel is that?" I said "It's Jane's blog." He was surprised.

CountessLaurie said...

I am curious, how long did it take you to fold 1000 cranes? And how big are they? (they look teeny!) Regardless, I am impressed! Congrats!!

CraftyFoody said...

Hi Jane:)I know Hakone Gardens well, as I grew up near there. What a beautiful wedding picture. Have a very happy anniversary.

Wendy in the East Bay

KT said...

What a cute baby pic of you!...and Happy Anniversary, too ;-D

Carole RB said...

Hi Jane
Happy 8th wedding anniversary. Thanks for a chance to win this nice blog candy.

gailwoo@yahoo.com said...

Congrats! We just went to a friend's 70th birthday party at Hakone Gardens. What a beautiful place! Someday I hope one of my kids can have a wedding there too! Love your baby photo!

Thanks for the blog goody!
Gail W

ivy said...

happy anniversary! we're coming up on our 10th this september!

Mouse40 said...

Happy anniversary!
Thanks for a chance to win:)

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

These are really nice. Thanks for offering such lovely prizes!

Joni M said...

Happy Anniversary Jane!

Tumbleweed Trails said...

Happy Anniversary Jane. Thank you for celebrating with everyone. I'd love a chance to win your goodies. Please sign me up. I am new to your blog, as I just came across it. I will have so much fun following.

JD

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CraftingAnu said...

Happy Anniversary Jane. SO many cranes to fold must have given u sore fingers! All your pics are so nice to see. Love it that you shared all this. Thank u. Thank you also for offering the rub ons. Now I have to go become a follower and look around your blog. I'm new to your blog but happy I found it!