Hi all! Ok, so as promised here's a layout and project using the new Reminisce Good Boy collection. These papers are very cute. I'll share some Reminisce Baby Basics tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
Hello out there! Sorry I haven't been around lately, but lots going on here. Alex graduates on Friday. I can't believe it's time. I still see him as that little (well, relatively speaking:)) boy with lots of blonde hair saying "let's pretend" a thousand times a day and sleeping with his Beanie Babies. Boy do I miss that. But they must grow up and grow up he did, into a fine young man whom we are very proud of.
Thanks to Randy and Angela for taking some pictures of Alex at Baccalaureate. Our camera died on Saturday:( So, yesterday we got a new one. It's a Nikon D5000, very cool. Of course, now I must take some time with the manual and learn how to use it before Friday gets here. Seeing as how I had my Sony for 3 years and never figured it out completely, we are in trouble. But since we spent so much money, I'm determined to learn how to use the new one.
Anyway, I haven't been getting much scrapping done. Some cards and frames here and there, but that's it. I'll try to share a few of them with you over the next few days. I'm hoping after graduation, things settle down and I can get back into my room on a daily basis.
That's it for now. I'll share of few photos of Alex....isn't he the cutest?
Good morning. Sorry it’s been so long. I’v had lots going on here. Alex graduates in a month! I can’t believe how time has flown. Seems like yesterday he was playing T-Ball. I’m SO NOT ready for this.
Last week was Spring Break here and we took advantage of the beautiful weather. Barry, Jared and I went hiking at Camp McDowell. It’s a beautiful place and the weather was absolutely perfect.
I’ve been working on some projects for Reminisce. I’ll share those in the next few days, but in the meantime…..I want to share a few pictures of our hiking trip. I hope everyone has a blessed Thursday!
Happy Spring! I love this time of year. The birds chirp, the flowers bloom. Of course, you never know if you need a jacket or a tank top, but it’s still a wonderful time. I went shopping with my friend Mandy yesterday, and had to laugh a few times at some of the garb people were wearing. One woman had shorts, sandals, jacket and scarf. What a combo!
Oh well, I hope everyone enjoys their first day of spring. And yes, it’s my birthday today. Another year older. Man! I don’t feel 40. Anyway, the word for today is “middle age”. Something I’ll be in about 10 years.
"Middle Age: When you begin to exchange your emotions for symptoms."
Hi all! Sorry, but it’s been a crazy few weeks. Barry’s been out of town and working lots of overtime, so I’ve had extra stuff to do. Frankly, I’m ready for him to be home a while. We miss him around here.
I don’t how many of you out there are on Facebook, but it has become a serious addiction for me. It’s worse than email when it first came out. Instead of sitting at my computer waiting to hear the words “You’ve Got Mail”…..I’m hurrying in the mornings to read all the comments and goings on of the Facebook community. I love how connected I am with friends I may see only once a week or even better, those friends I never get to see. It truly is a great invention. Yes, I need to get out more:)
I’ll leave you with a layout I made using the February Kit from Scrapbook Mania. I hope everyone has a great Thursday. The word for today is “communication”.
"The difference between the
right word and the almost
right word is the difference
between lightning and a
lightning bug.
" Mark Twain
February 23, 2009
Good Monday morning to you. I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine went well. I had a surprise baby shower yesterday afternoon. The reason I say "surprise" is.......because....surprise.....I'm having it at my house! My friend Paula was originally having the shower at her house, but she, her husband and youngest son have the flu. Poor things! Anyway, I found out Friday night I was going to have it here. Needless to say, there was lots of cleaning going on Saturday, but all went well. Everyone had a great time. I did come to the conclusion that I need a room stretcher. My living room is entirely too small, but hey, I'm just happy I have a living room....you know?
Anyway, here are a few pictures from the shower. I hope everyone has a great Monday and the word for today is "failure".
"Do we thank God only for the success in our lives or for the chance to try again after we have failed?" Chris Grant
I wanted to share a few of my favorite spring things with you today. I can't wait for warmer weather! I hope everyone has a great Sunday!
The word for today is "inspiration!"
"We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action." Frank Tibolt
Happy Valentines’ Day to ya! Not much happening here, Barry’s working lots of overtime, so I’m just hanging out with the kids. I thought I’d share a few of Alex’s graduation pictures with you. He is so adorable! These photos were taken by a dear friend of ours this past fall. We have the most beautiful yard when the leaves are changing and he was kind enough to come to us for the photos. I hope everyone has a great weekend and the word for today is “circumstances”.
"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." ~G.B. Shaw, Mrs. Warren's Profession, 1893
Hi all! Sorry I’ve been MIA for a few days or maybe weeks:) It’s been quiet hectic around here with school and my bible class. I’ve started a new exercise program with my friend Sheri. Because of this....
and this.....
and the 1 ½ miles we walked/ran today (yes, we did all three) I can hardly walk. I know it will get easier, I just have to stick with it. But I gotta tell you, I’m feelin’ it right now.
Anyway, that’s all from me. I’m working on a couple of Valentine’s Day projects I hope to share with you in the next few days…and today’s word is “perseverance”. Have a greet day!
"The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't." ~Henry Ward Beecher
Hi all! I hope everyone has had a good Friday. I enjoyed a day of shopping with my friend Sheri. We always have the best time. Today we were discussing how soon we can remove our wigs and NOT scare the children. This has been a big debate in my household. My DH and youngest would like for me to wear the wig until my hair is shoulder length:) Just kidding, but they do want my hair much longer than it is now and I’m itching…..literally…..to go wigless. For now, I’m spiking my new hair and going around the house trying to get used to it. I still think it’ll be another month before I’m willing to venture out without the wig. Sheri thinks it’s terribly unfair because my hair is longer than hers and she finished her treatments a good 2 months ahead of me. Several people have asked if my “new” hair is the same as my “old” hair and the answer is yes. It’s thick, thick, thick and curly and did I mention thick? My hair was all that before so I was sort of hoping for some thinner, finer, straighter hair, but hey…..I’m just happy to have hair again:)
Here are two more CHA projects from Reminisce using their Green Day papers. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Oh…and the word for today is CHANGE.
"To change and to change for the better
are two different things." German Proverb
I’m not going to be sharing any projects today. I want you all to keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. Hug your precious little ones, thank God they are healthy, keep them close…..and pray for peace for the family.
Computer viruses….don’t ya just love em’? NOT! We have had a time with our computer the last few days, but perseverance paid off. The virus is finally gone and I have my computer back.
I wanted to share the next project from Reminisce with you. It’s their new line called Monkey Business. It’s great for boys or any zoo pages. I had a lot of fun with it and love the versatility and the quality. I made a fun little “Zoo Fund” box to save our money for the zoo.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. The word for today is “Imagination”.
"Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions."
Good morning! As promised, here are a few CHA projects using the new Reminisce Happy Easter. The little animals and eggs are great for flocking, something I’m really enjoying these days. I flocked the egg sticker and the bunny’s ears and tail.
The bird house was especially fun. I love glitter, so instead of painting the edges I made them sparkly. I bought the birds at Hobby Lobby. I thought they added a nice touch. I can’t wait to get this project back and put it on my mantle. Anyone ever seen the Franklin movie about Spring? Spriiinnnggg….where are you?
Oh well, today’s word is TALENTS. Hope you have a blessed day and use your God given talents wisely.
"Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire."
So this is it. I had a hard time trying to decided what I wanted for sure, but settled on a wonderful picture of my flower garden in bloom last Spring. I love spring and I'm so ready for some warmer weather and pretty flowers.
I've finished up all my CHA projects and I'll be sharing those with you over the next few days. In the meantime, let me know what you think of the new look.
Oh and today's word is GROWTH.
"Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life." Herbert Otto
Still Working..... on my new blog. I'm trying to decide which background I want and make a new header. I'm sure for the more computer literate, this would be an easy task, but for those of use who have trouble somewhere between the chair and keyboard, not so. I've also been working on CHA projects, so they have taken priority over my new blog look.
For those of you who have sent me emails, thank you. I agree with Sarah, 2009 is going to be MY YEAR. I have so many wonderful opportunities right now and I'm enjoying staying busy. I would love to go to CHA, but I'm not sure it will happen this year. We'll see. Anyway, for now, I'm down in my room scrapping away. I'll share those projects with you when permitted.
Ok...enough from me.
Today'sword.....DREAM......"Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true." Leon J. Suenes
