7.18.2006
7.16.2006
Sweet Sunday Morning!
This is a great way to start your day! 
Riley woke up before I did and clearly wanted out of his crib. Now it's coffee and web surfing in the living room for Me and cheerios and milk for Riley. He's watching OPB and everyone is speaking Spanish. I am not sure that he's really watching it. I think he just likes the fact that he can turn it on and off. And in the grand tradition of his family, Riley is obsessed with the remote control. Now they are singing in Spanish and he's kinda diggin' it. I guess music really is universal! What a cool little dude I have!
I had a scrapbooking epiphany while I was sleeping. Some really awesome ideas floating around in my brain. I hope I will be able to
remember them or the even harder part. Translate them to an actual page. I feel re-energized and that'd awesome. For too long I have felt a little tired and unmotivated. We shall see what the day brings us. We will be hanging around the apartment again today. Andy still can't walk very well, so going anywhere is completely out of the question. I think he is really gonna go stir crazy though. I'm not sure he has spent 3 whole days in the apartment in the 3 years that we have lived here. Which reminds me that our anniversary is coming up as well as his birthday. Last year I had a huge surprise party for him. This year I think we'll probably go a little more low key. Family and BBQ and presents. My August is really starting to fill up. All of my weekends are booked and I am starting on the weekdays. Still it's good to stay busy! Andy should be back to work by then and our lives can go back to somewhat normal. Whatever that is! LOL! Well I think I have rambled long enough. Although it felt really good! I will leave you with a pic of the fabulous Riley and some shots from my class yesterday. All of the pics will be on my other blog. Have a great day!
Riley woke up before I did and clearly wanted out of his crib. Now it's coffee and web surfing in the living room for Me and cheerios and milk for Riley. He's watching OPB and everyone is speaking Spanish. I am not sure that he's really watching it. I think he just likes the fact that he can turn it on and off. And in the grand tradition of his family, Riley is obsessed with the remote control. Now they are singing in Spanish and he's kinda diggin' it. I guess music really is universal! What a cool little dude I have!
I had a scrapbooking epiphany while I was sleeping. Some really awesome ideas floating around in my brain. I hope I will be able to
remember them or the even harder part. Translate them to an actual page. I feel re-energized and that'd awesome. For too long I have felt a little tired and unmotivated. We shall see what the day brings us. We will be hanging around the apartment again today. Andy still can't walk very well, so going anywhere is completely out of the question. I think he is really gonna go stir crazy though. I'm not sure he has spent 3 whole days in the apartment in the 3 years that we have lived here. Which reminds me that our anniversary is coming up as well as his birthday. Last year I had a huge surprise party for him. This year I think we'll probably go a little more low key. Family and BBQ and presents. My August is really starting to fill up. All of my weekends are booked and I am starting on the weekdays. Still it's good to stay busy! Andy should be back to work by then and our lives can go back to somewhat normal. Whatever that is! LOL! Well I think I have rambled long enough. Although it felt really good! I will leave you with a pic of the fabulous Riley and some shots from my class yesterday. All of the pics will be on my other blog. Have a great day!
7.15.2006
All is well!
First of a big thank you for all of the prayers, love, support, good wishes and everything. Andy's knee surgery was a success. He is recovering on the couch. Looks like he might be there for a few days. He's been well stocked up with movies, books, and snacks.
Today was my first class. It was a success! I'll share pictures with you tomorrow. There weren't as many people in attendance as I had hoped but, I think it was a perfect start. They made altered frames. It was amazing watching them work, seeing their finished product! I mean they all had the same basic supplies and yet their finished products were so completely different. Each and every one of them took the project and really made it theirs. I love that. Love the creative flow. Watching the process. Watching people loving what they are creating! So amazing and inspirational.
I updated my events schedule on my scrap happening blog for anyone who is interested. I will be posting class pictures there as well. www.alwaysscrappin.blogspot.com .
Good night!
Today was my first class. It was a success! I'll share pictures with you tomorrow. There weren't as many people in attendance as I had hoped but, I think it was a perfect start. They made altered frames. It was amazing watching them work, seeing their finished product! I mean they all had the same basic supplies and yet their finished products were so completely different. Each and every one of them took the project and really made it theirs. I love that. Love the creative flow. Watching the process. Watching people loving what they are creating! So amazing and inspirational.
I updated my events schedule on my scrap happening blog for anyone who is interested. I will be posting class pictures there as well. www.alwaysscrappin.blogspot.com .
Good night!
7.13.2006
Wired~
Pack the diaper bag.
Pack lunch for Riley.
Repack diaper bag.
Go into Riley's Room, forget why I am in there.
Start too look at an old CK, stop... No focus.
Didn't sleep well. Woke every few hours.
Have had only one cup of coffee. Feels like I have consumed POTS.
Today Is Andy's Surgery. Trying not to think about that.
Have been calm and not worried until this morning.
Now am one giant raw, exposed nerve.
Must breath. Must not worry.
Everything will be fine.
Will not think of the not so fine.
Swallow hard, throat is unusually dry.
stomach is in knots.
Thought blogging would make me feel better.
Help me purge my mind.
Apparently not so.
Think I will dress the kids.
Double check that everything is ready.
Anything to stay busy.
Anything to keep from thinking.
Pack lunch for Riley.
Repack diaper bag.
Go into Riley's Room, forget why I am in there.
Start too look at an old CK, stop... No focus.
Didn't sleep well. Woke every few hours.
Have had only one cup of coffee. Feels like I have consumed POTS.
Today Is Andy's Surgery. Trying not to think about that.
Have been calm and not worried until this morning.
Now am one giant raw, exposed nerve.
Must breath. Must not worry.
Everything will be fine.
Will not think of the not so fine.
Swallow hard, throat is unusually dry.
stomach is in knots.
Thought blogging would make me feel better.
Help me purge my mind.
Apparently not so.
Think I will dress the kids.
Double check that everything is ready.
Anything to stay busy.
Anything to keep from thinking.
7.12.2006
Organization
So what is my best scrap space organization tip?
Probably to clean up after each project. I have a very small space. Actually it's our tiny dining room. It's completely been taken over by my scrapbook stuff. So it's super easy for it to get out of control messy! Which I don't want because there are no door to close to hide the mess. There is also the Riley factor. He is always trying to get into my stuff. So, yes I find that life in my scrapbooking world is neater and more productive if I clean up after each project.
Riley is 20 months old today! Growing so fast and getting so big and independent. I swear it's like I blink and he's a different person. I guess that is what's suppose to happen.
Anyway, lots to do today. I will leave you with a few pictures!
Riley is obsessed with driving!
Taylor & Daddy in Grandma's front yard!
7.11.2006
Summer Lovin'
Two Peas Challenge is all about your favorite BBQ~
To know our family is to know that my husband is absolutely 100% obsessed with BBQing. When we were dating he made me a BBQ'd waffle. Yes it was pretty disgusting but, also funny. I think in his mind if it isn't BBQ'd it isn't cooked. To his credit he is getting really good at it. He makes the tastiest teriyaki chicken kabobs and his grilled veggies make my mouth water. Of course that is truly as close to veggies as he gets. All of this food talk is making me hungry. I think I know what to have for dinner tonight!
Spent most of yesterday and going to spend today preparing for my class on Saturday. I am sure that I am spending way too much time thinking about it. However, it is my first class and I want it to go well! So I am gonna cross my fingers and see where it takes me!
Have a good one people~!
To know our family is to know that my husband is absolutely 100% obsessed with BBQing. When we were dating he made me a BBQ'd waffle. Yes it was pretty disgusting but, also funny. I think in his mind if it isn't BBQ'd it isn't cooked. To his credit he is getting really good at it. He makes the tastiest teriyaki chicken kabobs and his grilled veggies make my mouth water. Of course that is truly as close to veggies as he gets. All of this food talk is making me hungry. I think I know what to have for dinner tonight!
Spent most of yesterday and going to spend today preparing for my class on Saturday. I am sure that I am spending way too much time thinking about it. However, it is my first class and I want it to go well! So I am gonna cross my fingers and see where it takes me!
Have a good one people~!
7.09.2006
Saturday Stuff
2 Peas Blogger Challenge: what scrapbooking supply do you find yourself using on almost every LO? (mine is ribbon!) :
I find that I can not create an LO without ink. Weither I am inking the edges of something or actually using a stamp. I LOVE ME Some Ink!!!!! OF course there are countless other products that I adore, even drool over but, If we are talking consistency then it's gotta be ink.
Yesterday was a good day! Love when I can say that. Went to the Stampin' Up open house and I was by myself (my Mom got really sick and couldn't go). This is huge for me. Usually I get all weird having to go somewhere by myself. I only knew my demo and she was super busy but, I enjoyed seeing all of the displays and playing games. I tried a couple of times to start conversations with people but, they just looked at me like I had two heads or didn't even look at me at all. Oh well. I did win a prize in the "cake walk". So it was all good. Although I must admit that when my number was called for the cake walk I almost didn't want to claim my prize. I had a return of the shy, wallflower me. I quickly pushed her away and claimed my pack of beautifully embellished cards! I was naughty and ordered a few things out of the new catalog. a pack of gorgeous paper and some background stamps (I'll share them with you when they get to me). I felt like I owed it to my Demo (the sweetest woman even) to purchase something. She is new and didn't have any of her other customers attend.
I also went to Michael's and scored some loveliness at their $1 spot. If you haven't been lately you should check it out. I was amazed at what they had! I'll edit with pics later.
We got home and I had MAIL! Love when a package comes in the mail!. It was my first Memory Works order! It came really quickly. I ordered it after hours on Monday, Tuesday was a holiday, my order was processes Wednesday and at my door on Saturday. Too Cool! I ordered some business supplies (catalogs, order forms) and some We R Memory Keepers paper packs (hostess gifts) some Heidi Swapp distressers (goodie bags) and some some HS stamps (too cute). I feel very spoiled as I recount my loot. Although the MW stuff is business and the SU stuff I was doing a good thing(wink,wink). The M's stuff was just too lovely too pass up plus I will use them in my RAK's! Oh, and I got my August issue of CK! This is a good issue folks. If you haven't gotten yours yet I think you will love it. AE has a cool article (yes, I do think all of her work is fab) but this one is really interesting, trust me!
Ok, I am Out. I have a million and 1 things to do today. Oh, I almost forgot. I made this LO last night for a CJ. Have a fab day people!
I find that I can not create an LO without ink. Weither I am inking the edges of something or actually using a stamp. I LOVE ME Some Ink!!!!! OF course there are countless other products that I adore, even drool over but, If we are talking consistency then it's gotta be ink.
Yesterday was a good day! Love when I can say that. Went to the Stampin' Up open house and I was by myself (my Mom got really sick and couldn't go). This is huge for me. Usually I get all weird having to go somewhere by myself. I only knew my demo and she was super busy but, I enjoyed seeing all of the displays and playing games. I tried a couple of times to start conversations with people but, they just looked at me like I had two heads or didn't even look at me at all. Oh well. I did win a prize in the "cake walk". So it was all good. Although I must admit that when my number was called for the cake walk I almost didn't want to claim my prize. I had a return of the shy, wallflower me. I quickly pushed her away and claimed my pack of beautifully embellished cards! I was naughty and ordered a few things out of the new catalog. a pack of gorgeous paper and some background stamps (I'll share them with you when they get to me). I felt like I owed it to my Demo (the sweetest woman even) to purchase something. She is new and didn't have any of her other customers attend.
I also went to Michael's and scored some loveliness at their $1 spot. If you haven't been lately you should check it out. I was amazed at what they had! I'll edit with pics later.
We got home and I had MAIL! Love when a package comes in the mail!. It was my first Memory Works order! It came really quickly. I ordered it after hours on Monday, Tuesday was a holiday, my order was processes Wednesday and at my door on Saturday. Too Cool! I ordered some business supplies (catalogs, order forms) and some We R Memory Keepers paper packs (hostess gifts) some Heidi Swapp distressers (goodie bags) and some some HS stamps (too cute). I feel very spoiled as I recount my loot. Although the MW stuff is business and the SU stuff I was doing a good thing(wink,wink). The M's stuff was just too lovely too pass up plus I will use them in my RAK's! Oh, and I got my August issue of CK! This is a good issue folks. If you haven't gotten yours yet I think you will love it. AE has a cool article (yes, I do think all of her work is fab) but this one is really interesting, trust me!
Ok, I am Out. I have a million and 1 things to do today. Oh, I almost forgot. I made this LO last night for a CJ. Have a fab day people!
7.08.2006
Saturday Morning~
It is really starting to warm up outside. This post will have to be short. I must get ready. I have a Stampin' Up Open house to go to this morning. I am pretty excited about it. Should be fun and it's free so I thought I'd check it out. You just never know who you are going to meet at one of these things. KWIM?
The baby had a rough night. Poor little dude has COLD, that he got from his big brother stealing his bottle, taking a drink, and then giving it back. He sounds terrible. He really is so sweet about it though. He is laying down and coughing, when I lean over and check that he is ok and going to stop coughing he just smiles at me. He has a DR. On Monday, so if the cold isn't gone I can tell the DR.
It is going to be beautiful here today. Clear sky, and already warming up. I am tired and wish that I could pep up. Luck for my that I have a BIG cup of coffee to help me in my pursuit of pep. Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day. I am out!~
The baby had a rough night. Poor little dude has COLD, that he got from his big brother stealing his bottle, taking a drink, and then giving it back. He sounds terrible. He really is so sweet about it though. He is laying down and coughing, when I lean over and check that he is ok and going to stop coughing he just smiles at me. He has a DR. On Monday, so if the cold isn't gone I can tell the DR.
It is going to be beautiful here today. Clear sky, and already warming up. I am tired and wish that I could pep up. Luck for my that I have a BIG cup of coffee to help me in my pursuit of pep. Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day. I am out!~
7.07.2006
New Blog
Yesterday afternoon I was feeling a little better and a lot bored. I have several projects on my plate right now so I thought I would work on one of them. Writing my newsletter. The actual writing part didn't take long. Unfortunately, nothing is ever as easy as it seems. Then came the tweaking. Everything I know about computers I have pretty much taught myself. And apparentlty it's not much. LOL! My file was too big to upload to my web site. No matter how I tried to make it smaller it just wouldn't work. So, I thought to myself, how about a newsletter blog. Easy to maintain, easy to navigate, and I can easily add pictures of layouts or whatever I need. So I am unveiling my new Always Scrappin' New;sletter Blog Scrap Happenings www.alwaysscrappin.blogspot.com . There I will be able to communicate information about product, sales, workshops, fun ideas, anything. So much less stressful! And that is something I think we could all use less of, stress.~
7.06.2006
Sick & Tired
The boys and I are sick. I think it might be a cold. Whatever it is we feel like crap. It's hard enough functioning when you feel sick, add having to take care of two little sick ones when you can barely function is no good. I feel like doing nothing. Like just sitting here typing is what I am going to accomplish today. It's sad and it's hard for me to cut myself some slack because I am sick. I feel lazy sleeping in the middle of the day, when I know that there are things I should be doing. My head feels like it's gonna explode. Need an advil~
7.05.2006
Fabulousness!
Our 4th was fabulous! We spent some quality family time while we waited for fireworks. Riley loved them and Taylor slept. Love the holidays!
My Brother Daniel, chilling in the grass!
Taylor Plays with Froggy!
Riley plays with Daddy while he waits for the fun to begin!
Fabulous Fireworks!
7.04.2006
7.03.2006
Favorite Line Of Paper!
Need I say more?
Have a great holiday! I am off to make a card for my Nana's b-day!
7.02.2006
Holiday Magic!!!
Sunday blogger challenge is all about holidays~
I love holidays. I am just a holiday person. My favorite is Halloween. I love to decorate my Nana's house and make special treats (caramel apples). Take what ever kids are available and willing trick or treating. I just love the whole nine yards. It just feels like magic. Like when I was a kid.
We have different traditions for different holidays. Christmas is obviously choked full of special things. Easter always has ham dinner. Fourth of July has been different things because Nana's b-day is on the 3rd. Lately we have been going to see a fire works display. When I was a kid Mom would buy the fireworks and light them off for the whole neighborhood. Labor day was spent celebrating Mom's birthday. Valentines day my parent's always bought a little box of chocolates for each of us kids.
I want my kids to have those same kinds of holiday memories. I plan on carrying on some of those awesome traditions that made life so magical.
I love holidays. I am just a holiday person. My favorite is Halloween. I love to decorate my Nana's house and make special treats (caramel apples). Take what ever kids are available and willing trick or treating. I just love the whole nine yards. It just feels like magic. Like when I was a kid.
We have different traditions for different holidays. Christmas is obviously choked full of special things. Easter always has ham dinner. Fourth of July has been different things because Nana's b-day is on the 3rd. Lately we have been going to see a fire works display. When I was a kid Mom would buy the fireworks and light them off for the whole neighborhood. Labor day was spent celebrating Mom's birthday. Valentines day my parent's always bought a little box of chocolates for each of us kids.
I want my kids to have those same kinds of holiday memories. I plan on carrying on some of those awesome traditions that made life so magical.
7.01.2006
Bad Habits~
Blogger challenge is on bad habits.
Probably the worst thing I have been doing lately is overcommiting myself. I am terrible at telling people no. I end up overbooking myself and then I get stretched way thin. It can be tricky when balancing family, family, and starting a business. Throw in all of the other things that always seem to come my way and it can get complicated. I do it to myself. I will admit it. I need to learn how to say "No" or "I am busy". Someday maybe I will get there but, probably not today. So, for now I will just keep on, keepin' on. Now where did I put my coffee cup?
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Probably the worst thing I have been doing lately is overcommiting myself. I am terrible at telling people no. I end up overbooking myself and then I get stretched way thin. It can be tricky when balancing family, family, and starting a business. Throw in all of the other things that always seem to come my way and it can get complicated. I do it to myself. I will admit it. I need to learn how to say "No" or "I am busy". Someday maybe I will get there but, probably not today. So, for now I will just keep on, keepin' on. Now where did I put my coffee cup?
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
6.29.2006
Bloggin'
I am a lucky girl! I got to host the blogger challenge on 2Peas for today. I am filling in for the girl who normally does it. She does a fabulous job! I hope everyone likes the prompt.
I asked why they blog. What got them started? Have they considered doing a layout about what bloggin' means to them.
I have kept a journal for as long as I can remember. In fact I can hardly pass blank books in a store without stopping. They call to me. There is no rhyme or reason to what attracts me. I love them. I probably have over a dozen of them sitting on my book shelf waiting to be filled. I have at least 15 that have been filled with all of the little details that make me, me. So why blog? Why turn to the computer instead of the written page? Time mostly. It just seems so much more convenient to sit here and type. Plus, I have this nifty backspace key. I can erase anything I want to. Still I can't be as personal on here as I would in my books. I don't have the satisfaction of completed journals but, I do have an occasional comment from a reader. That thrills me. Fills the need I have always had to be a writer. So there you have it. I blog because I am compelled to. It is my outlet, my record. A connection!
I think that doing a layout about it would make a really great ME page. If I do you can bet I will share it here. On my blog....
Happy Friday~
I asked why they blog. What got them started? Have they considered doing a layout about what bloggin' means to them.
I have kept a journal for as long as I can remember. In fact I can hardly pass blank books in a store without stopping. They call to me. There is no rhyme or reason to what attracts me. I love them. I probably have over a dozen of them sitting on my book shelf waiting to be filled. I have at least 15 that have been filled with all of the little details that make me, me. So why blog? Why turn to the computer instead of the written page? Time mostly. It just seems so much more convenient to sit here and type. Plus, I have this nifty backspace key. I can erase anything I want to. Still I can't be as personal on here as I would in my books. I don't have the satisfaction of completed journals but, I do have an occasional comment from a reader. That thrills me. Fills the need I have always had to be a writer. So there you have it. I blog because I am compelled to. It is my outlet, my record. A connection!
I think that doing a layout about it would make a really great ME page. If I do you can bet I will share it here. On my blog....
Happy Friday~
Dream Vacation!!!
The Blogger challenge is to write about your dream Summer vacation. I love going to new places. I love the "Road Trip". Plenty of good tunes, some snacks, and the open highway. Since being married my road trip days have become far and few between. A little due to money, lack of time, we now have two kids in carseats. My Taylor is just not the road tip type. When he was 2 months old we traveled from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR. It's a little less then 6 hours. He screamed almost the whole way. I kid you not! My usually quiet little man hates being stuck in his car seat, and isn't afraid to express his disdain in screams.
I love going places on an airplane too. I am always a little envious when we take someone to the airport because they get to go somewhere on a plane. My hubby hates to fly so my airplane days are also far and few between. I would love to be one of those people who jets off somewhere on a whim.
My dream vacation includes a few different places that I would like to see. Europe, I know who doesn't want to see Europe. Besides my husband! LOL! I want to got to Australia. I have had a crush on Australia since I was a teen. Ok yes It did start out as a crush on an Australian but, now it is just the country. Need to go back to Canada and have another look around!
Boston to see the sites and see my sister Teresa! I would definitely throw in someplace tropical because, I have never been and the pictures look amazing. When I was younger I had this picture that I cut out of a magazine. It was this hotel, that was more like bungalows on stilts stretching our into the aquamarine ocean! So fabulous!
For now my Summer vacation will probably take me as far as a local state park for the day.... Something is better then nothing right?!~
I love going places on an airplane too. I am always a little envious when we take someone to the airport because they get to go somewhere on a plane. My hubby hates to fly so my airplane days are also far and few between. I would love to be one of those people who jets off somewhere on a whim.
My dream vacation includes a few different places that I would like to see. Europe, I know who doesn't want to see Europe. Besides my husband! LOL! I want to got to Australia. I have had a crush on Australia since I was a teen. Ok yes It did start out as a crush on an Australian but, now it is just the country. Need to go back to Canada and have another look around!
Boston to see the sites and see my sister Teresa! I would definitely throw in someplace tropical because, I have never been and the pictures look amazing. When I was younger I had this picture that I cut out of a magazine. It was this hotel, that was more like bungalows on stilts stretching our into the aquamarine ocean! So fabulous!
For now my Summer vacation will probably take me as far as a local state park for the day.... Something is better then nothing right?!~
6.28.2006
Fruit Loops
Riley loves him some sugar cereal! Probably because Mommy never buys it for him. I buy cheerios or Chex but, Daddy bought him some Fruit Loops. He is in love, I am not sure if it's the ultra bright colors, or the uber sweet taste but, he loves them. He is sitting with his bowl going yum, yum, yum, yum, after each bite. Too funny! Of course there is always the possibility that my darling husband bought them for himself (secretly of course). LOL!
Peace, Love, & Fruit Loops!
Peace, Love, & Fruit Loops!
6.27.2006
Still HOT
It was 102 degrees here yesterday, and I can tell that it's warming up already at 8am. The babies don't do so well in the heat. Riley kept waking up crying. Poor little dude. Although he did enjoy playing in the water at his Grandma's house yesterday~ I'll try to show you a picture later. I don't have them on this computer.
In response to yesterdays post about my website www.alwaysscrappin.com, I got a little bit of traffic from it. No sales but, still I am happy to have visitors. In case you didn't know I am having a monthly drawing for new additions to my guestbook! There are only a few more days left in the month to get in on that! Also, I am offering a free scrapbooking newsletter! Just so you know!
Did you see the scrapbooking hour on QVC yesterday? Well they have this fabulous little tote-ally cute scrapbooking tote by AMM. I think I am in love!
In response to yesterdays post about my website www.alwaysscrappin.com, I got a little bit of traffic from it. No sales but, still I am happy to have visitors. In case you didn't know I am having a monthly drawing for new additions to my guestbook! There are only a few more days left in the month to get in on that! Also, I am offering a free scrapbooking newsletter! Just so you know!
Did you see the scrapbooking hour on QVC yesterday? Well they have this fabulous little tote-ally cute scrapbooking tote by AMM. I think I am in love!
I haven't checked out the two peas blog challenge yet this morning. I may need to update. Until then I am off to make my normal web rounds! Peace~
6.26.2006
BEAVERS WIN!!!!
The Oregon State Beavers just won the NCAA title!
Being an Oregon girl, I am mighty proud! Just had to share that with you!
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!
Being an Oregon girl, I am mighty proud! Just had to share that with you!
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!
Online Shopping
The Blog challenge today is about online shopping~
This is really interesting for me. If you read my blog then you know that I am trying to start my own business and part of that is my online store www.alwaysscrappin.com . Before I had a store I loved shopping online. I loved surfing around for great deals. Now I realize how hard it is to offer those great deals and still make money. I won't bore you with the details. What is even harder is that people are visiting my site but not buying anything. I am curious as to why this is. Any feedback would be appreciated!
When I was just an online shopper I loved sites like www.concroption.com , and www.twopeasinabucket.com. Such great places to find scrapbook products to feed my *ahem* addiction as my husband calls it. He really might not be far off from the truth!~
In other news, it was 101 degrees here yesterday. Too dang HOT to get much of anything done. I was way cranky, and I don't like being that way! KWIM? I couldn't believe how it affected my little ones. They pretty much just wanted to sleep. We stayed indoors most of the day, and forced the fluids into them. The last thing I needed was for Riley to get Sun stroke again! No Way! I learned my lesson on parade day!
Have a fabulous day people! I am off to get something done before it gets too
HOT!
This is really interesting for me. If you read my blog then you know that I am trying to start my own business and part of that is my online store www.alwaysscrappin.com . Before I had a store I loved shopping online. I loved surfing around for great deals. Now I realize how hard it is to offer those great deals and still make money. I won't bore you with the details. What is even harder is that people are visiting my site but not buying anything. I am curious as to why this is. Any feedback would be appreciated!
When I was just an online shopper I loved sites like www.concroption.com , and www.twopeasinabucket.com. Such great places to find scrapbook products to feed my *ahem* addiction as my husband calls it. He really might not be far off from the truth!~
In other news, it was 101 degrees here yesterday. Too dang HOT to get much of anything done. I was way cranky, and I don't like being that way! KWIM? I couldn't believe how it affected my little ones. They pretty much just wanted to sleep. We stayed indoors most of the day, and forced the fluids into them. The last thing I needed was for Riley to get Sun stroke again! No Way! I learned my lesson on parade day!
Have a fabulous day people! I am off to get something done before it gets too
HOT!
6.25.2006
Advil... The headache medicine!
So you know those guys in high school that everyone wants to hang out with? And that party that everyone wants to be at but, only the cool kids attend? I was at that party last night, with those same guys. The big difference is that I am 25 now and they really aren't as cool as they were back then. Well, that and I am no longer the wallflower that I was. And apparently I am not a drinker because two margaritas and I feel it this morning. I don't know if that is really, really sad or a good thing? To tell you the truth it was pretty damn funny watching the guys play drunk croquet in the dark. My husband was the only sober one playing (he doesn't drink). I tried to take pictures but my battery died on my digi. DANG! Oh, well I would say better luck next time but, I kinda hope there isn't a next time. I am just not meant for the sauce~
I went to my Stampin Up party and it was so much fun! We made two really cute cards and I ordered two retiring stamp sets. There are so many that I wanted but, I have to be good. Especially right now with Andy not working. I will show you pics of them when I get them. Should be 10 days or so she said.
It's gonna be like 100 degrees here today. Soooo dang HOT! I just want to take a nap... Coffee calls me~
I went to my Stampin Up party and it was so much fun! We made two really cute cards and I ordered two retiring stamp sets. There are so many that I wanted but, I have to be good. Especially right now with Andy not working. I will show you pics of them when I get them. Should be 10 days or so she said.
It's gonna be like 100 degrees here today. Soooo dang HOT! I just want to take a nap... Coffee calls me~
6.24.2006
Some like it hot!
I got up early this morning and opened up the house. Trying to let some of the cool morning air in. It is going to be HOT today. I don't normally like the heat. I love to be warm in the Winter (hate to be cold actually) but, not to crazy about the heat.
I have a Stampin' Up party to go to this morning. I am looking forward to it. Love stamps! Hopefully I will be able to buy something yummy. I know I probably shouldn't be buying product from a company other then mine but, have you seen there product? http://www.stampinup.com . A scrapbookers dream! I bought one set of stamps that last time I was there and I have already used them to make a dozen or so cards. Very much worth the $$$$$.
I need to go make the pasta salad for my sister's BBQ. It's one of those recipes that I make for almost every large gathering. People gobble it down! It's usually better if you make it the night before, but I fell asleep.
I have a Stampin' Up party to go to this morning. I am looking forward to it. Love stamps! Hopefully I will be able to buy something yummy. I know I probably shouldn't be buying product from a company other then mine but, have you seen there product? http://www.stampinup.com . A scrapbookers dream! I bought one set of stamps that last time I was there and I have already used them to make a dozen or so cards. Very much worth the $$$$$.
I need to go make the pasta salad for my sister's BBQ. It's one of those recipes that I make for almost every large gathering. People gobble it down! It's usually better if you make it the night before, but I fell asleep.
Italian Pasta Salad
2 packages Rainbow Rotini
2 Bottle Bernsteins Italian dressing
1 Bag Italian Cheese
1 Can olives (quartered)
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
Cook the pasta
coat in olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Let cool
When Cool, Add 1 bottle Dressing, olives, & Cheese
Cover and let sit overnight in refridgerator
Before you serve it Pour additional dressing as needed.
Toss and Serve!
This makes a ton, so if you aren't planning on feeding a small army you might want to scale it down a bit. Also, I have made it the same day before, just allow enough time for it to cool properly!
Enjoy~!
6.23.2006
Part of a well balanced breakfast!
So Riley and I are sitting on the couch eating cheese & garlic croutons for breakfast. That's kinds of like eating cereal right? Uhhh, I think maybe we need to go grocery shopping today. He thinks it's great. He has crumbs all over his little face. He keeps saying "Mow, mow! That's more in Riley speak.
In other news.... I have noticed that when my husband and son play they think that the grossest things are really funny. It must be a boy thing because I didn't teach our 19 month old that noisy bodily functions are hilarious. They just laugh and laugh at each other. I will look at the bright side. At least they are spending time together... Yeah, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! LOL!
In other news.... I have noticed that when my husband and son play they think that the grossest things are really funny. It must be a boy thing because I didn't teach our 19 month old that noisy bodily functions are hilarious. They just laugh and laugh at each other. I will look at the bright side. At least they are spending time together... Yeah, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! LOL!
6.22.2006
Random Questions
1. FIRST NAME? Stephanie
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not really
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Sometimes last week
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sometimes
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Ham
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I am awesome! LOL!
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Too many to count
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Who me? Never!
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No, I wear ones with no laces
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Probably stronger then I realize
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Strawberry
16. SHOE SIZE? Are you gonna buy me shoes?
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My temper
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Me, my mind is completely shot!
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Portland, OR 11/17
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Pink pj pants, No shoes
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Brownie
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My son breath, my pc hum.
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Clear
25. FAVORITE SMELL? My sons new little head
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? My sister
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? Their smile
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?. Oh yes, I can read minds! LOL!
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Coffee
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Hockey
31. HAIR COLOR? Brown
32. EYE COLOR? Brown
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Only when I want to see
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Mexican
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy Endings
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Simply Irresistable
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Blue
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Autumn
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheesecake
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? No Eye Can See ,Jane Kirkpatrick
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? No Mouse pad
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Silence
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The Monkees
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME Victoria Canada
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? Ali Edwards & Donna Downey. I think it could be one hell of a good time! Although I would have to have Cathy Z there too!
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not really
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Sometimes last week
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sometimes
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Ham
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I am awesome! LOL!
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Too many to count
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Who me? Never!
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No, I wear ones with no laces
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Probably stronger then I realize
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Strawberry
16. SHOE SIZE? Are you gonna buy me shoes?
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My temper
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Me, my mind is completely shot!
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Portland, OR 11/17
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Pink pj pants, No shoes
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Brownie
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My son breath, my pc hum.
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Clear
25. FAVORITE SMELL? My sons new little head
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? My sister
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? Their smile
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?. Oh yes, I can read minds! LOL!
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Coffee
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Hockey
31. HAIR COLOR? Brown
32. EYE COLOR? Brown
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Only when I want to see
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Mexican
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy Endings
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Simply Irresistable
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Blue
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Autumn
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheesecake
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? No Eye Can See ,Jane Kirkpatrick
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? No Mouse pad
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Silence
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The Monkees
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME Victoria Canada
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? Ali Edwards & Donna Downey. I think it could be one hell of a good time! Although I would have to have Cathy Z there too!
6.21.2006
Sore Head, Throat Ache
I am hoping that this is just allergies. As if anyone wishes for allergies. Although it could be the June curse. Every year since I was 16 I have gotten a cold in June. Perhaps my body doesn't react well to the sudden rise in temperature. I just don't know. I had thought that I was gonna make it through this June but, my sore throat and raging headache suggest otherwise. I need a nap. Now if only the kids would cooperate!
6.20.2006
Crazy Internet
I am still working on my website. http://www.alwaysscrappin.com
People are slowly visiting but, not signing the guestbook, or even *GASP* buying anything. I know that it takes time. That things will be better when I can offer to take credit cards and not just paypal. Still day to day it's a bit frustrating. I would love feedback, or creative criticism. Feel free to visit and tell me what you think. I would really appreciate it!
thanks,
Stephanie
People are slowly visiting but, not signing the guestbook, or even *GASP* buying anything. I know that it takes time. That things will be better when I can offer to take credit cards and not just paypal. Still day to day it's a bit frustrating. I would love feedback, or creative criticism. Feel free to visit and tell me what you think. I would really appreciate it!
thanks,
Stephanie
6.17.2006
Mary Kay
I don't normally do this kinda of thing but, I have a fabulous opportunity for you!!!
My sister Jessica is a Mary Kay Independent Beauty consultant. She has been challenged by her director to sell $3500 by June 30th in order for her unit to become a pink Cadillac unit! She needs your help, and so do I! I am hosting an internet order party for her, and I get hostess credit for all orders placed on her website between now and June 30th.
www.marykay.com/jomalley83
To show her appreciation for your support, she is offering free shipping on all orders $20.00 or more. In addition, she is offering 10% off of all orders $40.00 or more. And, for orders $100.00 and up you receive free shipping, 10% off and a free lipstick ($13.00 value)! These great deals are available only to you, and your friends between now and June 30, 2006! Take advantage now, before it's to late! If you have questions feel free to email Jessica at JOMalley83@marykay.com, or call her at 971-227-8789.
Thank you for your support, hope to hear from you soon!
Happy shopping!
My sister Jessica is a Mary Kay Independent Beauty consultant. She has been challenged by her director to sell $3500 by June 30th in order for her unit to become a pink Cadillac unit! She needs your help, and so do I! I am hosting an internet order party for her, and I get hostess credit for all orders placed on her website between now and June 30th.
www.marykay.com/jomalley83
To show her appreciation for your support, she is offering free shipping on all orders $20.00 or more. In addition, she is offering 10% off of all orders $40.00 or more. And, for orders $100.00 and up you receive free shipping, 10% off and a free lipstick ($13.00 value)! These great deals are available only to you, and your friends between now and June 30, 2006! Take advantage now, before it's to late! If you have questions feel free to email Jessica at JOMalley83@marykay.com, or call her at 971-227-8789.
Thank you for your support, hope to hear from you soon!
Happy shopping!
6.16.2006
Good Coffee, Strong Coffee
I have been up since 4somethingAM. The baby woke up and wanted to play. If you could see his cute little smile you probably would have gotten up to. I have been busy. Too busy to blog. Some days almost to busy to check my email. If you know me, this is huge. Too busy to check her email. It's a tragedy really. It has made me feel disconnected a little. However we did get to have a fabulous weekend. Saturday we went to the Rose Festival Parade. Very fun. I must admit that although I have live here my entire life and Rose Festival is a staple for this city, I have never been to the parade.*GASP*. I know, I have no good excuse. I will share a few pics with you.
My DH Andy wearing a fabulous paper parade hat!!!
My DH Andy wearing a fabulous paper parade hat!!!
The marching bands were pretty good! It was fun to see everyone marching together. Felt a little sorry for them because it was pretty warm. That's our fabulous friend Kim in the lower right. We love you KIM!
After the parade we went to my friend Angela's wedding. I had a really good time! I would love to share pictures with you but, husband has hid them somewhere and I can not get to them. I will share more fabulous weekend photos with you later.
I need some coffee!
6.02.2006
Business
I have been working online most of the night. Working on getting my business off of the ground. At least my website is mostly functional. All that's missing is the ability to take credit cards, instead of just pay pal. It's a lot of work, but that's what it's all about right. Oh, and I figured out how to add a link to my website on my side bar. Love it when I figure out something for myself. KWIM?
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Mindless Mumbo Jumbo
It's Friday! Hubby is watching Regis & Kelly. We don't have cable and I think he's starting to get board. Stir crazy is more like it. He is driving himself crazy and well I was probably already there. LOL! This darn laptop (grateful as I am for it) is having major issues. Now when you plug it into the wall you have about a 20% chance of it realizing it. Very irritating. Still working on the wedding album for my friend. Slowly but, surely. I think maybe I am just being to picky, trying to make everything to perfect. In reality I am probably the only one who will notice the difference. This will probably have to be it for now. I never know when the battery is going to die. Have a great weekend all!
6.01.2006
Scenes From The Beach
The view from the Astoria Column...
Riley running in the sand. He was having so much fun!!!
Riley & Hannah digging in the sand!
Things to do at 4AM...
So my favorite things to do at 4 am is sleep. However, I have a 1 year old who has different ideas. Thus, I am awake. I really can't say what his deal is but, does not want to sleep. I have a feeling that this is going to be a VERY long day KWIM???? Hmm, maybe I'll go make pancakes for breakfast, I mean who says that no sleep has to be accompanied by hunger???
5.31.2006
Beach Bound
It's gonna be gorgeous today so I am off to the beach! I'll post some pics when I get home. Happy Wednesday all!
5.30.2006
Thoughts
It's Tuesday but, my days are all jumbled up. I think it's because Andy has been home with his injured knee. I need to do laundry and dishes. Finish the wedding album I have been working on. My mind is tired and fuzzy. I got enough sleep, or maybe too much. That could be my problem. It's going to be a BEAUTIFUL day! I took pics of Taylor yesterday. He was being so cute and smiley for Mommy!
What can I say? I am in love! He is such a cutie pie! Poor little guy has allergies and has been so good about it. Doesn't complain much. Got a little bit of scrapping done with Jess yesterday. Hope to finish the project I am working on and do some scrappin' for myself. I really hope that they approve my website today. I would love to get the ball rolling on finding business. I could start advertising and such! So much work to do and now I wait! I am excited though, think this is gonna be really good! Have a good day y'all!
5.26.2006
10
10 Firsts:
First Boyfriend: Rob
First Best Friend: My Sister Jessica
First Kiss: Rob
First Piercing: My ears, I was 12
First Car: Ford Escape, although I don't drive.
First love: Nathan Kilmer for like 10 long years and he never noticed me!
First Stuffed Animal: Don't remember the first but the best is George!
First tried a cigarette: Yes I have can't remember when.
First Failed Class: Never failed a class
First MLB Game: ??? Not sure what that means
9 Lasts:
Last Alcoholic Beverage: Cadillac Margarita
Last Kiss: Andy as he was going to bed
Last Vacation: Spokane in April
Last CD Played: Mixed CD
Last Bubble Bath: I don't even remember when the last one was. I'm a shower girl!
Last Time You Cried: earlier in the week
Last "I Love You": Andy as he was going to bed
8 Have You Ever:
Have you ever dated a best friend: Yes, more then one
Have you ever skinny dipped: Not since I was a kid
Have you ever been on TV: The local news
Have you ever kissed somebody and regretted it: Yes
Have you every had a sex dream about someone you know: Yes
Have you ever fallen in love: DUH!
Have you ever lost someone you loved: Unfortunately Yes
Have you every been depressed: More then I care to admit
7 Places You've Been To: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Cali, Canada, the 7-eleven on Broadway, every rest stop from here to Spokane.
6 Things You've Done Today: Peed, Pea'd, Changed diapers, scrapped, baked, drank coffee, yawned.
5 Favorite Things In Random Order: my kids, coffee, scrappin', DH, my new hair!
4 Things You Want To Do Before You Die: get published, read the Bible cover to cover, travel across Europe, wear a sexy black dress w/ killer heels
3 Things You'll Do Tomorrow: Change diapers, drink coffee, count to 10
2 Things You Want To Be (That You're Not Now): Successful, A man... Just kidding wanted to see if you were still paying attention! I want to be completely forgiving!
First Boyfriend: Rob
First Best Friend: My Sister Jessica
First Kiss: Rob
First Piercing: My ears, I was 12
First Car: Ford Escape, although I don't drive.
First love: Nathan Kilmer for like 10 long years and he never noticed me!
First Stuffed Animal: Don't remember the first but the best is George!
First tried a cigarette: Yes I have can't remember when.
First Failed Class: Never failed a class
First MLB Game: ??? Not sure what that means
9 Lasts:
Last Alcoholic Beverage: Cadillac Margarita
Last Kiss: Andy as he was going to bed
Last Vacation: Spokane in April
Last CD Played: Mixed CD
Last Bubble Bath: I don't even remember when the last one was. I'm a shower girl!
Last Time You Cried: earlier in the week
Last "I Love You": Andy as he was going to bed
8 Have You Ever:
Have you ever dated a best friend: Yes, more then one
Have you ever skinny dipped: Not since I was a kid
Have you ever been on TV: The local news
Have you ever kissed somebody and regretted it: Yes
Have you every had a sex dream about someone you know: Yes
Have you ever fallen in love: DUH!
Have you ever lost someone you loved: Unfortunately Yes
Have you every been depressed: More then I care to admit
7 Places You've Been To: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Cali, Canada, the 7-eleven on Broadway, every rest stop from here to Spokane.
6 Things You've Done Today: Peed, Pea'd, Changed diapers, scrapped, baked, drank coffee, yawned.
5 Favorite Things In Random Order: my kids, coffee, scrappin', DH, my new hair!
4 Things You Want To Do Before You Die: get published, read the Bible cover to cover, travel across Europe, wear a sexy black dress w/ killer heels
3 Things You'll Do Tomorrow: Change diapers, drink coffee, count to 10
2 Things You Want To Be (That You're Not Now): Successful, A man... Just kidding wanted to see if you were still paying attention! I want to be completely forgiving!
Dreams
Dreams are a funny thing. For as long as I can remember I have always had vivid dreams. Since Taylor I haven't been dreaming as much. My guess is this is due to sleep deprivation. Too bad. Dreaming was always like having a free mini movie theater in my head.
Moving on. It's Friday. My guess is the weekend will be busy. As most weekends are around here. When will life slow down a little? My guess is not anytime soon.
Alright you asked for it. Pics of my hair. After reviewing the pics I took I realized much to my disappointment that there are not really any good before shots. You have been warned!
And the hair... 13 inches!!!!!
And finally the finished product!.. Are you ready?????????
And now you know!!! Have a great Friday All!
Moving on. It's Friday. My guess is the weekend will be busy. As most weekends are around here. When will life slow down a little? My guess is not anytime soon.
Alright you asked for it. Pics of my hair. After reviewing the pics I took I realized much to my disappointment that there are not really any good before shots. You have been warned!
And the hair... 13 inches!!!!!
And finally the finished product!.. Are you ready?????????
And now you know!!! Have a great Friday All!
5.24.2006
Crazy
Blogger challenge- Who's the one person who drives you crazy?
That's an easy one. It's my husband! It's true, I love his dearly but sometimes he makes me crazy. KWIM?
OMG, guess what I did??? I cut my hair. Majorly cut it! From my lower back to my chin. Ok, wait that sounded like I had hair on my back. Anyway, you know what I mean. Yesterday, was a big day. I also got approved so not I am officially a Memory Works consultant. I can't wait to jump right in and get people scrappin'. Still working on setting up my website, and waiting for my starter kit. This is gonna be a great adventure. I just know it!
That's an easy one. It's my husband! It's true, I love his dearly but sometimes he makes me crazy. KWIM?
OMG, guess what I did??? I cut my hair. Majorly cut it! From my lower back to my chin. Ok, wait that sounded like I had hair on my back. Anyway, you know what I mean. Yesterday, was a big day. I also got approved so not I am officially a Memory Works consultant. I can't wait to jump right in and get people scrappin'. Still working on setting up my website, and waiting for my starter kit. This is gonna be a great adventure. I just know it!
5.23.2006
{YAWN}
You know those mornings where you wake up early and you feel great, the world seems to hold so much possibility just because you have this fabulous morning all to yourself??? Well this isn't one of those mornings. This is one of those mornings where I am so tired that I can barely see let alone think. This is the byproduct of having an infant. I am not complaining really just saying. I AM TIRED!
Found this cool thing on the Dixie Chicks website where you can listen to their new CD for free. The whole thing! I am really diggin' it! I may not agree with them politically but, I have to give them props for standing their ground, for sticking together and up for each other. http://dixiechicks.msn.com/?GT1=8135. Some day I will figure out how to make links a single word on here. This is probably not that day! Who knows what day this is. I ma thinking more of the kind of day where I remind myself to count to 10 a lot!
Random YOU: Blogger Challenge
Fave hair style you ever had: The one I had in the 6th grade!
Fave song on the radio you just love right now: I am diggin' the Dixie Chicks. Don't really listen to the radio.
Fave tv show: Man I am boring not much of a TV person either. DH always takes over the TV.
Fave musical artist: I'mnot sure if I have one fav. there are a few artists/groups who's CD I would always buy. Jars of Clay, Alanis Morissette and there are others just can't think of them right now. I have a 5 disc changer for a reason! LOL!
Fave thing to eat for supper: Depends on my mood. Will always love mexican, italian or even cube steak, broccoli, & parmesan noodles with an ice cold diet coke!
Fave movie: There are a few that I can watch forever and still love!
Best date you ever went on: Well there was the blind date with the guy who had pink eye or the blind date that brought a friend with him on our date . Oh, wait you wanted best date well I am married so there must have been a few good ones in there! LOL! Oh, yeah and I don't recommend blind dates! LOL!
Your most fave friend: Mom & Jess!
The best Christmas present you ever recvd to date: Just having my whole family together is always a gift!
Have a great day yo!
Found this cool thing on the Dixie Chicks website where you can listen to their new CD for free. The whole thing! I am really diggin' it! I may not agree with them politically but, I have to give them props for standing their ground, for sticking together and up for each other. http://dixiechicks.msn.com/?GT1=8135. Some day I will figure out how to make links a single word on here. This is probably not that day! Who knows what day this is. I ma thinking more of the kind of day where I remind myself to count to 10 a lot!
Random YOU: Blogger Challenge
Fave hair style you ever had: The one I had in the 6th grade!
Fave song on the radio you just love right now: I am diggin' the Dixie Chicks. Don't really listen to the radio.
Fave tv show: Man I am boring not much of a TV person either. DH always takes over the TV.
Fave musical artist: I'mnot sure if I have one fav. there are a few artists/groups who's CD I would always buy. Jars of Clay, Alanis Morissette and there are others just can't think of them right now. I have a 5 disc changer for a reason! LOL!
Fave thing to eat for supper: Depends on my mood. Will always love mexican, italian or even cube steak, broccoli, & parmesan noodles with an ice cold diet coke!
Fave movie: There are a few that I can watch forever and still love!
Best date you ever went on: Well there was the blind date with the guy who had pink eye or the blind date that brought a friend with him on our date . Oh, wait you wanted best date well I am married so there must have been a few good ones in there! LOL! Oh, yeah and I don't recommend blind dates! LOL!
Your most fave friend: Mom & Jess!
The best Christmas present you ever recvd to date: Just having my whole family together is always a gift!
Have a great day yo!
5.22.2006
Stuff
My kid insists on wearing his shoes without socks. I really have no clue where this is coming from. Little men are so strange. Like this morning, he dumps his cherrios on the floor and then freaks out when I cleaned them up. Does he think that the floor is one giant plate? I really don't get it.
My coffee is luke warm. Does that bug anyone else? I like mine fresh and HOT! It's Monday again, which means that I have a ton to do to recover from the weekend. I thought weekends were suppose to be relaxing. Not so much in our world.
In other news Taylor is 12 weeks old today! He is growing way to fast! He is all smiles and this morning he laughed for me. Such a sweet sound! Such a happy & content little man. I am so blessed!
Well I have projects to do and they aren't gonna get done with me sitting here typing.
Almost forgot about the blogger challenge:
Childhood memories. I think I'll stick with the good ones. Don't feel like talking about the sad. I have great memories from childhood. Most of them involve my sibs. We were such a close bunch. Loved all of the crazy made up games that we played. Good times!
My coffee is luke warm. Does that bug anyone else? I like mine fresh and HOT! It's Monday again, which means that I have a ton to do to recover from the weekend. I thought weekends were suppose to be relaxing. Not so much in our world.
In other news Taylor is 12 weeks old today! He is growing way to fast! He is all smiles and this morning he laughed for me. Such a sweet sound! Such a happy & content little man. I am so blessed!
Well I have projects to do and they aren't gonna get done with me sitting here typing.
Almost forgot about the blogger challenge:
Childhood memories. I think I'll stick with the good ones. Don't feel like talking about the sad. I have great memories from childhood. Most of them involve my sibs. We were such a close bunch. Loved all of the crazy made up games that we played. Good times!
5.21.2006
Boys
I am so tired. Like I just woke up from what should be considered an appropriate amount of sleep. It was interrupted about 5 times by my hungry baby but, I don't think that's it. I think that it's just been so crazy the last few days.GO, go, go, go, go... KWIM? I have had fun while in the midst of the craziness but, once I slowed down it hit me. Fatigue!!! Riley is obsessed with turning the T.V. on and off and over and over again. I try not to let it bug me. We don't watch TV during the day and lately very rarely at night. I don't even think that it has anything to do with him watching the T.V. but, more with pushing buttons and getting a reaction. Boys! Riley loves anything that he can take apart or that makes noise. Taylor just sleeps and eats. Give him time (he's only 3 months). They keep things interesting and I wouldn't have it any other way. As I type this Riley is throwing his body across my chest. What might be described as a hug. I am drinking a really bad cup of coffee and wondering what my day will hold. I have a lot to do and not much motivation. I am feeling way behind. Better get off of my butt and get movin'.
Apparently Riley's channel of choice is the local news. They keep running video of the Trojan implosion. I don't think I really have an opinion about the demolition just surprised that my husband slept through something being blown up. KWIM???
Apparently Riley's channel of choice is the local news. They keep running video of the Trojan implosion. I don't think I really have an opinion about the demolition just surprised that my husband slept through something being blown up. KWIM???
5.19.2006
Manic Friday???
Am having one of those days. Woke this morning to no water. Not a good way to start ones day. Was able to make baby a bottle from the water in my water bottle. Headed to Mom's where I am now. Sitting on her couch, in her living room. Also, got coffee on my white shirt. Don't you just love it when that happens. I had big plans to scrap. Guess that's not really gonna happen now. The baby is making smiley faces at me from his carrier. Hard to be down when you are looking at someone so sweet and lovely!
Sent in my Memory Works paperwork. I am so excited about this new prospect. I think it could be really good for me! Now I just have to wait and see. Not so good with the waiting.
Went to my sister's Mary Kay debut yesterday. Was a lot of fun to get all pretty. My skin feels really good. Wasn't really sure about the product 'cause I am a no fuss kinda girl but, I am sold! They have this amazing face moisturizer. If you haven't tried it you must!!! http://www.marykay.com/jomalley83/default.aspx
Challenge: Summer is right around the corner. What are some of your fave summertime activities? What do you enjoy and just can't wait for during the summer months? Share your summer passions!
Summers are so great for picnics. Love getting together with family, sharing simple tasty food. Love the long, warm evenings and iced tea. Somehow life seems so different in Summer. KWIM? I love 4th of July. I am a big holiday person. Love my family, my country, and really any reason to get together and celebrate! Bring on the pasta salad! Yummo!
Sent in my Memory Works paperwork. I am so excited about this new prospect. I think it could be really good for me! Now I just have to wait and see. Not so good with the waiting.
Went to my sister's Mary Kay debut yesterday. Was a lot of fun to get all pretty. My skin feels really good. Wasn't really sure about the product 'cause I am a no fuss kinda girl but, I am sold! They have this amazing face moisturizer. If you haven't tried it you must!!! http://www.marykay.com/jomalley83/default.aspx
Challenge: Summer is right around the corner. What are some of your fave summertime activities? What do you enjoy and just can't wait for during the summer months? Share your summer passions!
Summers are so great for picnics. Love getting together with family, sharing simple tasty food. Love the long, warm evenings and iced tea. Somehow life seems so different in Summer. KWIM? I love 4th of July. I am a big holiday person. Love my family, my country, and really any reason to get together and celebrate! Bring on the pasta salad! Yummo!
5.18.2006
Stretching
Thursday Blogger Challenge- What do I do when I am the only one home?
It happens so rarely. I usually have intentions to scrap but, actually manage to turn on some music and then I notice that this, that or the other needs to be done. Might take a nap because I can. I'm not sure that I could handle being home alone for much longer then a day. I really miss my kiddos when they are not around. I miss their noise and so much more. I would probably break down and invite someone over to scrap. I have lived in a packed house all of my life, I'm just not so good at solitude! LOL!
Hope to get some scrappin' done today. Feeling majorly creative. First I have a million morning things to do. Breakfast, make lunch for Andy, start some laundry, get dressed. The norm. From the looks of it I should vacuum too! All in a days work! It's gonna be HOT here again today. Need to get the chores done while it's still cool!
It happens so rarely. I usually have intentions to scrap but, actually manage to turn on some music and then I notice that this, that or the other needs to be done. Might take a nap because I can. I'm not sure that I could handle being home alone for much longer then a day. I really miss my kiddos when they are not around. I miss their noise and so much more. I would probably break down and invite someone over to scrap. I have lived in a packed house all of my life, I'm just not so good at solitude! LOL!
Hope to get some scrappin' done today. Feeling majorly creative. First I have a million morning things to do. Breakfast, make lunch for Andy, start some laundry, get dressed. The norm. From the looks of it I should vacuum too! All in a days work! It's gonna be HOT here again today. Need to get the chores done while it's still cool!
5.17.2006
5.15.2006
Getting through Monday
Mondays are my Sundays. Andy's back to work and I can just be. Today we had check-ups for both of the boys. So no morning solitude for Mommy. Still both are now napping giving me a few minutes to catch-up. This was a busy weekend for us. A birthday party on Saturday and Mother's day & Matt's birthday yesterday. Holidays are always like that. That's what happens when you split everything between 2 families. It was good, don't get me wrong. This week is stacking up already. The house needs to be cleaned, laundry done. The weather is warming up and I just want to be outside sipping Iced tea for hours! Made sure to get some pictures of me with the boys, something that rarely occurs and needs to more often! 
I need to go buy a sun tea pitcher. One of the kinds with a spigot. I am loving this weather! Feel like I could use a nap though. The laptop is having some power supply issues. This really is a bunch of ramblings but, that's life. I went to a scrapbook store on Saturday. They were fabulous but, still didn't have the 7gypsies stuff that I was looking for. I am gonna have to break down and order online. Not really sure what a good online store is though. Must research. Would love to get some scrapping done. I am feeling way behind and I don't even have an order to it. Not fond of the feeling. Could really use a creative boost right about now. I need more coffee.
Blogger Challenge- What Pet wouldn't you allow your child to have?
Snakes, rodents.. Anything too messy or smelly. I am so not good with pets. Kids I can do, pets and plants are really a no go. I know this about myself. I would love to have a kitty but, I am better off just visiting the ones at Moms!
Have a good one all!
I need to go buy a sun tea pitcher. One of the kinds with a spigot. I am loving this weather! Feel like I could use a nap though. The laptop is having some power supply issues. This really is a bunch of ramblings but, that's life. I went to a scrapbook store on Saturday. They were fabulous but, still didn't have the 7gypsies stuff that I was looking for. I am gonna have to break down and order online. Not really sure what a good online store is though. Must research. Would love to get some scrapping done. I am feeling way behind and I don't even have an order to it. Not fond of the feeling. Could really use a creative boost right about now. I need more coffee.
Blogger Challenge- What Pet wouldn't you allow your child to have?
Snakes, rodents.. Anything too messy or smelly. I am so not good with pets. Kids I can do, pets and plants are really a no go. I know this about myself. I would love to have a kitty but, I am better off just visiting the ones at Moms!
Have a good one all!
5.11.2006
Goodbye Fat Pants!
I went to put on my fat pants 'cause everything else is in the wash and they so don't fit. They fall off! This is fabulous and amazing. A total victory considering that yesterday I was dying for some carbs. They were calling my name I kid you not. I was a good girl and resisted and I realize that it was so worth it. I mean who needs chocolate when you can have a new butt in old pants??? I am so happy I could run around the block or something. This is huge considering that I am now 10 pounds lighter then I was when I got pregnant with Taylor and he's only 10 weeks old!
Happy, Happy, Happy!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of Taylor he is starting to make the cutest faces. Wanna see???
Happy, Happy, Happy!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of Taylor he is starting to make the cutest faces. Wanna see???
Ok and just because I like to keep things even here's a new one of the Riley Bird...
What can I say? The boy has attitude and it's really hard to say which parent he got it from. Hahaha.
Uhh, later!
Brought to you by the letter "P"
Blogger challenge is to share something personal. Deep, meaningful, and something you overcame (?), a sadness.
I've needed this challenge for days.. But sitting here facing the possibilities of what to type I think maybe somethings are just to deep to let out of the box. Like if I go there it will somehow cause someone else pain or at least to be uncomfortable. Like it would somehow shift the balance that brought me all of my good things. My boys, my home, my current life. Not literally of course. I am prone to drama, and I know that I feel things pretty deeply. Am easily affected. I know that this thing is only in me, my feelings and no one else ever need know. Will I be sad for awhile? On some level. But that is nothing new in this area and no one has noticed yet. I can change nothing, and even if I could it would cost too much. Maybe it's just nice to get it out even if in only a small way.
Now that's a nice sad little entry but, they can't all be sunshine and daisies now can they????
I've needed this challenge for days.. But sitting here facing the possibilities of what to type I think maybe somethings are just to deep to let out of the box. Like if I go there it will somehow cause someone else pain or at least to be uncomfortable. Like it would somehow shift the balance that brought me all of my good things. My boys, my home, my current life. Not literally of course. I am prone to drama, and I know that I feel things pretty deeply. Am easily affected. I know that this thing is only in me, my feelings and no one else ever need know. Will I be sad for awhile? On some level. But that is nothing new in this area and no one has noticed yet. I can change nothing, and even if I could it would cost too much. Maybe it's just nice to get it out even if in only a small way.
Now that's a nice sad little entry but, they can't all be sunshine and daisies now can they????
5.10.2006
Half Asleep
I feel like a zombie this morning. Riley hasn't been sleeping well lately there fore I haven't. One or two days I can take but, the lack of sleep is starting to take it's tole(?) on my brain. I have noticed that I am not noticing things. Make sense? Like I am autopilot and there really is no driver. It frusterating to me because I feel like have no control over my mind. Like my head is full of oatmeal or something. I pray that he will take a nap so that I can get some sleep too. It's gonna be a long day...
5.08.2006
Monday Blogger Challenge
Fave coffee: Vanilla Latte
Fave tea: Jasmine
Fave jam: Strawberry
Fave Peanut Butter: JIF
Fave sandwich: Chicken Club from Village Inn
Fave fast food item: French fries
Fave appetizer: Cheese Fries
Fave summertime drink: Ice Tea!!!
Fave fruit: Strawberries
Fave vegetable: I like almost all of them!!!
Fave indulgence: Afternoon naps... Hmm think I'll go take one right now!
Fave tea: Jasmine
Fave jam: Strawberry
Fave Peanut Butter: JIF
Fave sandwich: Chicken Club from Village Inn
Fave fast food item: French fries
Fave appetizer: Cheese Fries
Fave summertime drink: Ice Tea!!!
Fave fruit: Strawberries
Fave vegetable: I like almost all of them!!!
Fave indulgence: Afternoon naps... Hmm think I'll go take one right now!
5.07.2006
Blah, blah, blah
I really wanted donuts this morning. So not part of the plan and I . was a good girl. Not really sure what I want now but, it's something. Yesterday was NSD. It rocked. My first online crop. I got 7 LO's done. So much inspiration. So many talented women. So thankful to belong to such an awesome community. Really starting to feel like home.
Blogger challenge was on pet peeves. When it comes to certain people, things annoy me more then with others. Not really sure why that is.
Start of another week. Taylor is 10 weeks old. He's changing so fast. So is Riley. I am trying to hold their babyhood in my hands and it's like sand. It's really bad for someone like me who hates change. Well I guess hate isn't the right word. It just makes me really uncomfortable. Maybe that's just human nature. I don't like the uncertainty of change.
How do you react to change???
Blogger challenge was on pet peeves. When it comes to certain people, things annoy me more then with others. Not really sure why that is.
Start of another week. Taylor is 10 weeks old. He's changing so fast. So is Riley. I am trying to hold their babyhood in my hands and it's like sand. It's really bad for someone like me who hates change. Well I guess hate isn't the right word. It just makes me really uncomfortable. Maybe that's just human nature. I don't like the uncertainty of change.
How do you react to change???
5.05.2006
Friday Stuff
Feeling the creativity today. Finished my LO for Becs CJ! You wanna see it? Ok, then. Here it 
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Ok, wait those are backwards. Oh, well you get the idea. It took forever to down load them so I'm not gonna fix it right now. It's almost a little sad sending my work to someone else. Knowing that I won't ever see these pages again. Might have to make a special book just for my fav. CJ LO's. KWIM?
Baby just woke up from his nap. Is stretching his long baby arms. My kiddo has the longest arms. Wonder if that means he's going to be tall or just really good at reaching stuff? There are so many things that I wonder when I look at my kids. About the now, the future, random stuff. Kinda like this blog entry. A bunch of ramblings. It's probably good to get them down and out. KWIM? Isn't it funny how I type as if I were having a conversation with someone! Well when you are a SAHM of 2 under 2, you don't get a lot of conversation time in the course of a normal day. KWIM?
I'm now snuggling with the baby, yep I have the best job ever. I am so thankful that my DH makes this possible for me! I probably don't thank him enough. Is there someone who you have forgotten to thank? Well what are you waiting for. I'm pretty sure that It'll make them feel good and you'll feel even better.
TTYL
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Ok, wait those are backwards. Oh, well you get the idea. It took forever to down load them so I'm not gonna fix it right now. It's almost a little sad sending my work to someone else. Knowing that I won't ever see these pages again. Might have to make a special book just for my fav. CJ LO's. KWIM?
Baby just woke up from his nap. Is stretching his long baby arms. My kiddo has the longest arms. Wonder if that means he's going to be tall or just really good at reaching stuff? There are so many things that I wonder when I look at my kids. About the now, the future, random stuff. Kinda like this blog entry. A bunch of ramblings. It's probably good to get them down and out. KWIM? Isn't it funny how I type as if I were having a conversation with someone! Well when you are a SAHM of 2 under 2, you don't get a lot of conversation time in the course of a normal day. KWIM?
I'm now snuggling with the baby, yep I have the best job ever. I am so thankful that my DH makes this possible for me! I probably don't thank him enough. Is there someone who you have forgotten to thank? Well what are you waiting for. I'm pretty sure that It'll make them feel good and you'll feel even better.
TTYL
Friday Blogger Challenge
1. I am the happiest when _I am a doing things for others.
2. 3 of my most fave things to do are: _Play with my kids, cuddle with my hubby, & Have brunch w/ family!
3. I feel sad and alone when _ people forget my b-day!
4. When I do this _SCRAP_ I always feel happier/better.
5. I wish I could fix this. _certain relationships~
6. My fave summer past time is _drinking iced tea on Nana's front porch.
7. One of my most fave things to wear is _A smile!
8. If I could give an obscene amt of money to one worthy cause, that cause would be: _ UNICEF
9. My fave all time movie I have seen is _Only one?? Too many to count!
10. I admire _Honesty_ in other people.
This was fun!!!
2. 3 of my most fave things to do are: _Play with my kids, cuddle with my hubby, & Have brunch w/ family!
3. I feel sad and alone when _ people forget my b-day!
4. When I do this _SCRAP_ I always feel happier/better.
5. I wish I could fix this. _certain relationships~
6. My fave summer past time is _drinking iced tea on Nana's front porch.
7. One of my most fave things to wear is _A smile!
8. If I could give an obscene amt of money to one worthy cause, that cause would be: _ UNICEF
9. My fave all time movie I have seen is _Only one?? Too many to count!
10. I admire _Honesty_ in other people.
This was fun!!!
5.04.2006
Ramblings~
It's Thursday. I have to keep reminding myself that. For some reason the days of this week seem to be running together like one big blur. Not sure why that is really.
Blogger Challenge today is about inspiration. I have been majorly inspired by Cathy Zielske's new Clean and Simple Scrapbooking Sequel. If you are a SBer this is a must read. Besides having awesome pics of her FABULOUS LO's, her writing is fresh,funny and thought provoking. It totally makes you want to scrap!!! So inspirational, I was up until 1 am reading it! Until I physically couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. Until the rational part of my brain kicked in and over rode the scrapper part, and said "Hey, lady what are you doing? You're kids are going to be awake in 5 hours, and that's if you are lucky!" So, I made myself put down the book. Seriously though, run to your local LSS and pick up this book. SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
I finished 3 LO's yesterday! I'll share once I take some pics. Back to my book!
Happy Thursday All!!!
Blogger Challenge today is about inspiration. I have been majorly inspired by Cathy Zielske's new Clean and Simple Scrapbooking Sequel. If you are a SBer this is a must read. Besides having awesome pics of her FABULOUS LO's, her writing is fresh,funny and thought provoking. It totally makes you want to scrap!!! So inspirational, I was up until 1 am reading it! Until I physically couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. Until the rational part of my brain kicked in and over rode the scrapper part, and said "Hey, lady what are you doing? You're kids are going to be awake in 5 hours, and that's if you are lucky!" So, I made myself put down the book. Seriously though, run to your local LSS and pick up this book. SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
I finished 3 LO's yesterday! I'll share once I take some pics. Back to my book!
Happy Thursday All!!!
5.02.2006
Tuesday Blogger Challenge
So I haven't blogged in a few days. I am a badddd blogger. My brain has been down and out. Need to start making myself go to bed at a decent hour. Blah, blah, blah. This is what I hear in my mind as I type this. I need another cup of coffee, or maybe a nap. I really love to scrap something today, my kids are climbing all over me right now. Literally, Riley keeps trying to hit the keys. "No, Riley." I say and he laughs. He's being a little naughty scotty this morning, or you know just really 1 1/2. Kinda throws me a little when he's this way because honestly he's just so darned good most of the time.
Blogger challenge was for favorite Summertime dessert. I love dessert but, my all time fav is best in Summer. Vanilla ice cream with fresh crushed strawberries! I LOVE strawberries!!! Now I want some, and I have just recently started my diet so I won't be having this fabulousness anytime soon. It really is delicious though! I make a killer fruit pizza too! maybe I'll share the recipe with you sometime. Right now I need more coffee... Have a great day y'all!
Blogger challenge was for favorite Summertime dessert. I love dessert but, my all time fav is best in Summer. Vanilla ice cream with fresh crushed strawberries! I LOVE strawberries!!! Now I want some, and I have just recently started my diet so I won't be having this fabulousness anytime soon. It really is delicious though! I make a killer fruit pizza too! maybe I'll share the recipe with you sometime. Right now I need more coffee... Have a great day y'all!
5.01.2006
4.27.2006
Thursday Challenge
1. My current favorite song: Anything by Anna Nalick- Still rocking her CD
2. The last book I read: The Secrets of The Divine Ya-Ya Sisterhood
3. What I'm wearing right now: PJ Bottoms and a T-shirt
4.The last cd I bought: It's been so long I don't even remember
5. The last gift I bought for someone: Scrapbook supplies for my SIL
Fun little challenge! The weather is beautiful this morning. I am having one of those mornings where anything seems possible! NWIM? Well, I need a cup of coffee! Have a good day!
2. The last book I read: The Secrets of The Divine Ya-Ya Sisterhood
3. What I'm wearing right now: PJ Bottoms and a T-shirt
4.The last cd I bought: It's been so long I don't even remember
5. The last gift I bought for someone: Scrapbook supplies for my SIL
Fun little challenge! The weather is beautiful this morning. I am having one of those mornings where anything seems possible! NWIM? Well, I need a cup of coffee! Have a good day!
4.26.2006
Hanging with the boys!!!
Sometimes I wonder how I got to be so lucky? I have the coolest job on the planet! To me anyway. I get to be Riley and Taylor's Mommy. Riley has actually been in explorer mood overdrive and Taylor has been uber cranky! I wonder how I am still sain. Or am I? Hahahah. I have a day like this and then it all comes together. I get to have a moment like this. 
Both of the boys sitting on my lap long enough to take a half way decent photo. Yeah, life is sweet!
I really wanna scrap but the munchins won't cooperate. Guess, I'll just have to wait until they go to bed. Right now Riley want me to read him a book. A lovely slobber covered book. Such is the life of a mom of a toddler.
Both of the boys sitting on my lap long enough to take a half way decent photo. Yeah, life is sweet!I really wanna scrap but the munchins won't cooperate. Guess, I'll just have to wait until they go to bed. Right now Riley want me to read him a book. A lovely slobber covered book. Such is the life of a mom of a toddler.
Wednesday Blogger Challenge
Who is the most beautiful person inside and out to me? Well if we are going for total package I would have to say it's really a toss up between, my Mom, sister Jessica, and Nana. I think that all three of them are strong, beautiful, fabulous women!!!! All three of them have been through various personal hells and survived! They carry themselves with grace (most of the time!). They are loving, and giving! I am so proud to have such a special bond with each of them! They have moxy!!! I could not get through this life without them. I am blessed to be in fabulous company! Oh, yeah!
Who is beautiful to you???
Who is beautiful to you???
4.25.2006
Dare # 24
Well I finally completed my first dare!! Woo Hoo! I have been watching for a long time. What has been holding me back? I think maybe I was a little intimidated by all of the talent. Then I said to myself "Get over it." You are never gonna get anywhere if you don't try. It might have been a little easier for me to do this one because of Ali E. I am a shameless scraplifter when it comes to her amazing and awesome work! So here it is in all of it's original fresh from my brain glory- Sunday Drive
If you want to read the journaling click on Dare #24.
If you want to read the journaling click on Dare #24.
Tuesday Blogger Challenge
Famous person- Who would I be and why? I think I would be Ali E! I know that probably doesn't seem like I am thinking outside the box much but, it's honest! She has an amazingly creative vibe about her! I love her creations. Some times I just look at her work and say " Damn, to be that good!" I suppose the key is to love your art because it is an expression of you but, still I find her work so inspiring and well visually pleasing . That is my word lately, the thing that keeps cycling round and round my brain. Is this LO visually pleasing? It's starting to seep into other parts of my world. Not sure what it means yet?.....
4.24.2006
Monday
Riley keeps turning the TV on and off. Always fun when he learns a new skill. Eureka! 2Peas blogger challenge is to compare how my life is different now from 10 years ago. Wow! Where does one begin? Really it's not even comparable. I was 15 then, a kid in a lot of ways. Now I am a grown-up in a lot of ways! LOL! I have a husband, my own place, kids. I like me now, and I really think I have come a long way. So here's to the past, it made me who I am today but, I sure wouldn't want to go back!
Did a fabulous LO! Really I love it so much, I want to frame it and put it on the wall so I can look at it. Not trying to be conceited It just pleases my eye! I guess I will share it with you! I can't believe that this is the first wedding LO I have done for my wedding. I have been married almost 3 years now. Where does the time go?
Did a fabulous LO! Really I love it so much, I want to frame it and put it on the wall so I can look at it. Not trying to be conceited It just pleases my eye! I guess I will share it with you! I can't believe that this is the first wedding LO I have done for my wedding. I have been married almost 3 years now. Where does the time go?
Well, I had better get crackin'. There are still things that I have to do. Oh, I know what I almost forgot. The most important thing about today. Taylor is 2 MONTHS old! Time really does fly by. I swear he gets sweeter everyday. He is so precious. I am one lucky momma! Speaking of momma Riley finally said it today. I have waited 17 months to hear him say it. He's been saying Daddy forever but today it was my turn. I am having a great day. Can you tell? What was the best part of your day?
4.22.2006
Shopping
Andy took me shopping at Scrapbook Attack! So fabulous! I spent too much but, got some yummo products. I seriously can't wait to go home and play! You want a sneak peak at what I got??? Well here you go!
Here's the funny part of my shopping adventure. Andy went into the store with me and picked out 2 mini album tins. This in itself is a rare thing, like a cold day in Arizona rare. Just doesn't happen. So, it surprised me but, I didn't say anything. As we were driving home I asked him what kind of albums he wanted me to make him in his tins. He said to me "Who said you were making them!" SNAP! I laughed! To think of him actually scrapbooking. I mean it did happen once but, I think he wanted something. If we could crop together I think I might be in heaven! LOL!
Life is sweet!
Here's the funny part of my shopping adventure. Andy went into the store with me and picked out 2 mini album tins. This in itself is a rare thing, like a cold day in Arizona rare. Just doesn't happen. So, it surprised me but, I didn't say anything. As we were driving home I asked him what kind of albums he wanted me to make him in his tins. He said to me "Who said you were making them!" SNAP! I laughed! To think of him actually scrapbooking. I mean it did happen once but, I think he wanted something. If we could crop together I think I might be in heaven! LOL!
Life is sweet!
Blogger Challenge
Love these challenges! About our dreams.. Well I know that I dream but, lately I don't remember them. My body is probably trying to catch- up. Soak in every ounce of sleep it can get. It bugs me a bit because I use to remember my dreams so clearly. I always love that great feeling you get from having a good dream. You know that kind that follows you into your day? Haven't had that in sooo long. I do know that I fly a lot in my dreams, not sure what that means but I do. Someone once told me that we don't dream in color. I think they are wrong. I see color in my dreams.
So what do you dream about?
So what do you dream about?
4.21.2006
Spring!!!
These are my MIL's beautiful flowers. There is something about fresh flowers and Spring that makes me really happy! I just can't help myself. Makes me want to be outside 24-7! KWIM??? Just thought I'd share that with you. BTW, I finally got the layout that I was working on finished! WooHoo! It actually turned out better then I expected. I'll share it with you later.
Stuff
Listening to this awesome CD (Anna Nalick). Haven't figured out how to put links in my text yet. Sorry! Anyway, totally digging it. Not new, just rediscovered. I'm like that, I'll listen to the same CD 80 times and then move on to something else when I'm over it. Have drunk a pot of coffee. I always wonder how that happens. Fuel for my day, or my bad habit? Not so much sure... Fighting with this layout. Need to stop playing and start creating. I hate forcing the creative process because I have deadlines. Create I must! It's weird because I have felt the creative bug lately but, just can't seem to get the inspiration on the page and out of my head.... Maybe I am just being to critical of my work. Asking to much from it. Do you ever feel that way??? Like maybe it needs to be more about the creative process and less about the finished product. Must ponder....
Fun Fact Friday!
Fun facts hmmm? More amusing then fun. My oldest kiddo (17 months) loves those paper inserts from magazines. When I give him one he lights up like a Christmas tree and sits and reads it for like 10 minutes. It's totally quirky! May have to add more thoughts later.....
4.20.2006
Baby to Boy
My little boy is all grown up... Today when I was putting him down for his nap he wanted his cup and not his bottle. This is huge! My kiddo has had a relationship with his bottle from the start. It now seems that he's getting ready to give it up. I'm not so sure that mommy is ready for him to be ready. KWIM? It makes me sorta sad. I'm sure this will pass and I'll be happy that my little man is becoming a big boy but, for this moment I'm gonna mourn the fact that he's not really a baby anymore. (sigh!).
Thanks for listening.....
Thanks for listening.....
WooHoo!
So, happy with the updates I have made to my sweet little blog! Really kind of proud that I figured most of it out on my own! Woo Hoo! Really need to get some stuff done today. Can someone please pry me away from my PC please.... I am turning into a blogger junkie, got so many that I have to take a peek at every day. Some of them are so inspirational, funny, interesting or just plain weird. How can I not look??? By the looks of my little counter, people are reading my little blog. Not really commenting but, reading. Feels sort nice knowing that you have been visited. Even if it was a random act.
The blogger challenge was about my perfect day...
That one took some thought and yet it was simple. My family, good food, nice weather. That's all I really need! The weather isn't even necessary if we are inside but, this is MY perfect day so I'll keep the nice weather!
What's your perfect day???
The blogger challenge was about my perfect day...
That one took some thought and yet it was simple. My family, good food, nice weather. That's all I really need! The weather isn't even necessary if we are inside but, this is MY perfect day so I'll keep the nice weather!
What's your perfect day???
4.19.2006
Yesterday
This is what I did yesterday. I love, love it! Today has been pretty good. Figured out how to add links to this sweet little blog and the photo you see below. Now for a banner. It will come, just give me time. Also, rediscovered the blog I created 3 years ago, even remembered the password to get in. Now before you go thinking that I'm blog cheating. I'm not. Just amazed that my rusty, sleep deprived brain would remember something like that! HA!
On the domestic front I did laundry and vacuumed. I need to figure out dinner??? Maybe lasagna? Probably hamburger helper. Maybe i'll ask my kiddo! Yesterday he said "Eyes", while poking himself in his eye. Over and over "Eye, eye,eye" You get the picture. Today it's non-stop chatter. Can't make out a word of it but, at least it's something!
On the domestic front I did laundry and vacuumed. I need to figure out dinner??? Maybe lasagna? Probably hamburger helper. Maybe i'll ask my kiddo! Yesterday he said "Eyes", while poking himself in his eye. Over and over "Eye, eye,eye" You get the picture. Today it's non-stop chatter. Can't make out a word of it but, at least it's something!
4.18.2006
Nothing
Ho hum & then some. Today started out way productive but has gone down hill since I let myself have a nap. Yep, a nap. A little slice of heaven that has seemed to zap my mental energy. It's a wonder I can even type right now. I have nothing of importance to share, I simply felt for my lonely unblogged little blog. Wonder what's gonna be for dinner???
4.15.2006
Saturday Morning
It's a very gray Saturday morning. I was up late working on my circle journal. I have a lot on my plate right now. This is Easter weekend and I still have to go shopping. There are simply a million things to do. Right now I am waiting for Andy to get home from the car place. Doing something with his work van. I have a hot cup of coffee and my boys. Riley is really in explorer mode this morning. Of course what's new. he had a bad night. Yeah, it's alot of fun with 4 of us in the queen size bed. I am just lucky that Taylor slept good or we would have got no sleep at all. well, I have tons to do and it won't do itself.....
4.07.2006
Mildly stressed out. Comes with having little ones. How many times can one say "Riley get off of the coffee table!" before they go nuts? I have a headache. Just moved in from the direction of oh I'd say riley..... That was a nice little rant. Got three LO's completed and posted today. So, that's something right??? Plus, I did three loads of laundry, woohoo!! Still wish I could figure out how to put web links and things on here. Hmmm. Must investigate.
4.05.2006
Sleep
It's getting late and I should be sleeping. Why am I not? Good question, no real answer. Heck even the baby is sleeping. Now I know I am crazy. I am getting frusterated. I can't figure out the ins and outs of this blog. I want to make it my own but, I can't even figure out how to add my favorite blogs. It just might drive me crazy....... Wonder if there's any ice cream in the freezer???? Must investigate.
4.03.2006
Sick
Haven't made it back here because, I have been uber busy and sick. Not much fun. Right now my head feels all soupy and I'm freezing.
Saw that I had my first comment. Whoo, hoo. Very exciting. So, thank you and sorry about the lack of ramblings. LO's are Layouts, I am a scrapbooker. Love it, love it, love it! I really love this whole idea of blogging. Must make a mental effort to actually post. There's always tomorrow. Right????
Saw that I had my first comment. Whoo, hoo. Very exciting. So, thank you and sorry about the lack of ramblings. LO's are Layouts, I am a scrapbooker. Love it, love it, love it! I really love this whole idea of blogging. Must make a mental effort to actually post. There's always tomorrow. Right????
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