So Happy Melon Mambo Is Staying!

With the color renovation in the news and on blogs everywhere, you will read about the colors that are retiring--the favorites, the ones that won't be missed--and I wanted to let everyone know that I am so happy Melon Mambo is a keeper! As a matter of fact, I made this card hours before Stampin' Up's big announcement. This card is for a special girl, Emily, who will receive her First Communion and make her Confirmation on Sunday. I met Emily shortly after my husband and I moved to the Phoenix area 9 years ago, Emily's family moved there, too. My husband and Em's dad worked together in Chicago for many years and it just happened that Emily's mom and I became good friends once they arrived. It was wonderful having a Chicago friend and what was better is that little Emily was a baby--and a true ray of sunshine for us. They still live in AZ, but we keep in touch and see each other when we can. Emily has turned into a beautiful young lady who is now 9 years old. A special girl, a special occasion and there couldn't be a more appropriate stamp set than Special Blessings. Emily, if you are reading this, we love and miss you and know that you will continue to grow in God's love. Congratulations!