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Howdy do folks,


  Just thought I'd post some thoughts and a little photo here of me and the hubs.  This week i started a diet.  A real change in the way I eat.  I may keep up the photos on that and the struggles.  So, far so good.  I am a tad hungry all the time but it's all good.

I had a nice week, I did not expect it and I'm sure a crappy one will be around the corner (praying I'm wrong again)  Today, I even sat on the beach with the new SU! catalog (that is fabulous)  Went to the shark tournament with a few friends and my little guy. 

all in all a nice day!

Lazy!

We'll the last week I've made a ton of cards.  My middle son was away in Florida, with his AAU team the KINGS.  For a tournament They came home at midnight last night.  I'm in such a lazy tired mood.  I think the week was just so busy.  I never got outside to take pics of my cards but I'll have a few weeks worth of posts.  Some are really neat and I'll have a tutorial for ya on double embossing!

Have a great day!

Blizzard December 2010

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We'll this is our second of the year, this led to 21" of snow and 5' snow drifts.  Parts of my yard are bare and others have snow over the fence.  weird!  This snow is light and fluffy, compared to the last storm this one was much better.  We did not loose power.  THank you GOD!  I am back to work tomorrow boo hoo!

HOpe to have a new pc in a few weeks, started doing a little search today to see what I want.  any suggestions???

Owl always love Christmas!

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I really love Christmas, I don't like the stress leading up to it (who does) but, I love how people sometimes are nicer in the stores, how people have wonder in their eyes and that feel good ho ho ho kinda thing going.  Is it the shopping, the upcoming gifts they know they will get or is it that Jesus, has a little bit of His spirit floating around and it grasps people and gives them that glint of what it's really all about?

I hope for the latter!

I'm dreaming of a white....

                                                                Another weheartit pic.  Sorry not sure of source for this one =(

I would love to come home to this place every day, that is some home.

So, we have a 50% chance of snow for Christmas.  I'm praying for a white Christmas.  I just love snow and think it would make the day just wonderful!

Happy shopping, I'll be heading to the mall for shopping tonight.  I know way to push the shopping envelope, but things just did not fall the way I wanted this year.  I've been really stressed and hope I find those special gifts on the boys list.

Hope your done and wrapping!

The story of my sled!

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We are supposed to get snow today!

I can't believe how fast Christmas is coming this year, it's rather annoying if you ask me.  Not Christmas but the fact that every time I blink it's like 3 days closer.

Today I was shopping for my mother at this fantastic store in Cape May.  It's vintage/homemade artsy fartsy and I just love it.  The one thing I saw for about 55-75 bucks is old vintage sleds.  Like the one above.

When I was 2 for Christmas I got one of these sleds minus the back seat, it was painted red and green with my name and the year on it.  It's lovely, and I have fond memories of this sled.  I love old vintage sleds, and can't Waite to go back after Christmas to see if they still have some (I just can't spend money on myself now)

So, enjoy sledding and snowball fights and all that stuff this Christmas, because in a blink of an eye it will be gone...poof

Christmas is coming the....

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING

THE GOOSE IS

GETTING FAT

PLEASE, PUT A PENNY

IN THE OLD

MANS HAT

IF YOU

HAVEN'T GOT A PENNY

THEN A HEAD

PENNY WILL DO

IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT

 A

HEAD PENNY

THEN

GOD

BLESS

U

Butterflies all over.

We went to the beach, and let me just tell you every where you looked there were monarch butterflies.  I could not believe it.  The year Vanessa died, there were tons too.  Reminds me of her and always will. I got this shot and thought I'd share it!

For at least a little while.

Hey folks, I have my in-laws or as I'd like to call them out laws here for about 10 more days.  While they are here I'll be stealing her laptop to down load a ton of card pics, hopefully enough to keep me going till the new pc gets here.  

Today was our first full day with my mil since 2009.  We went to the beach with the puppy.  I took this pic of the lighthouse.

There were tons and tons of butterflies.  Were going back tomorrow for critterfest hopefully there will be more shots of them.  I'll post that one later, I need to edit.

Thanks for visiting, hope you come back!

New stamp company I love.

Hello blog land.  So sorry I've not been able to post.  I do have some awesome cards to share, but that will have to wait I guess.  I did find a pc I think will fit my needs.  Just waiting for the extra cash =(

 So, in order to not feel guilty for ignoring my peeps here in blog land  I thought I would share daily the things I've been finding while not posting.  I've had some fun shopping lately.

So first up is a new to me stamp company Called PAPER MAKEUP STAMPS  I adore this company.  I'm thrilled with what I see.  The stamps are well done and odd, just like me..LOL  I really can't say enough, you'll have to go HERE and check them out.  They also have a blog you may enjoy.  My first order I got 4 stamps for less than 20 bucks.  It's unmounted red rubber and good quality.  I've made a few cards with them already and love them so much. 

Have a great day!

I am sorry it's been so long.

Do you ever wonder how it is that time goes so fast.  I can not believe it is the end of June.  The kids get out of school this Wednesday.  Friday, we leave for North Carolina.  Were going to my family reunion for just a weekend. I've not seen my cousins in probably 20 years.  So, this should be pretty cool.  Now just because I feel like being chatty.  I come from a family of all girl cousins.  We'll all but one boy Tom Tug.  He's the only boy in my family other than my two uncles.  Now, I have lets see Stacy, Tom & Courtney...Then Michelle and Tammy.  They all have children all of them.  (Toms' baby is not yet out of the womb and we don't know the sex of that baby yet)  We'll guess what folks they all have girls.. every last one of them..Can you believe it, what is wrong with this picture...LOL  I am the only one with boys.  Go figure.  I guess it's good because I'm not sure I could handle three girls.  I can't even handle my own hair.  LOL

So, anyway I've had little time to create.  With our ministry and work and etc...etc.. I've been overwhelmed.  I hope to make a card with the sketch today from owh.  I have a bbq here at the house for the bands that are playing tonight.  And I need to get one kid to work, and clean the house mop the floor and fold all the laundry and wash the kids laundry..Ya, okay so maybe I won't make a card...LOL

I did sneak this one in...Enjoy!

Just some words..

Life is sometimes overwhelming...Life is sometimes disappointing...life is also sometimes fun and just about the craziest ride.  Lately, being overwhelmed seems to be my theme.  My desk is piled sky high. and my room is a total trash heap.   I don't know about other women, but sometimes being a full time mom/worker is hard.  I won't lie I love it but man it's hard.

I am one lucky gal for a few reasons. One I have a great husband.  He's annoying at times but, I love him and he loves me and that is a huge bonus.  Being happy in that way is truly a blessing.

I am lucky because Jesus loves me more than I can imagine and He is there when I'm sad, mad and overwhelmed.

I am also lucky for friends like Sandy Allnock from OWH, who inspires me everyday.

I am the luckiest girl because in one week my sister, and two nieces will be here.  She lives in TN, and I've spent one day with her in the last year.  She was here for a day last year for my sons graduation from HIgh school.

So, I'm over the moon about this.  I called her a week ago, begging her to come.  She's the master at organization and I am in need of some major help.  My mama (nana) is also coming.  So, for a nice long weekend there will be more girls then boys in my house...hip hip hoooray!  HIp Hip hoooray!

I can't wait.   I hope to be back to normal very very soon.  With the opening of the youth center and work..etc..etc.. I just can't keep up.

Thanks for stopping in..

***SPELL CHECK IS BACK****  WHOOO HOOOO!

He is Risen!

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  I just wanted to wish all my friends, family and blog readers a very happy Easter.

 I don't follow religion I follow Jesus, and I'm proud of that.  I don't push, I pray!

Things I think are toooo cute!

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photo credit here

I emailed Elsie, to ask if I could use her 10 things I love Sunday, I see a lot of her friends do this, and I really enjoy her posts, so untill I have permission to copy her 10 things I thought I'd post a few things I think are so cute.

I really want to learn to knit, I think I'm asking or hinting for a GC, for Christmas to a local knit store. I want to make cute bows and scarves, and hats and ...and...

I also really love VW bugs, anyone that knows me in real life knows that one day I will get one. I have even looked now that my kids are growing, but I think I'll have to wait a while longer...sigh.

So, what things do you love, what do you want to learn?

Happy Sunday!

stay tuned!

I am so sorry, for those of you who actually follow me. I think there is at least one of you out there.

I've had some sick kiddies, and with trick or treat I've been just crazy busy!

I have some stuff to share,and I think I'll start some new things here at the blog.

Oh, and ummm am I the only grown up freaking out for New MOon???

sigh!

Friday, Happy mail!

howdy bloggers,

I have a lot going on in life. If anyone has great good or so so tips for organizing your kids for school work and just things as far as bills and life, let me know. I'm really struggling with it.

I'll try to get some fun posts set up this weekend. Thanks for visiting!

My take on Toms shoes!

Well, I said I post about Toms shoes once I got them, so here it goes.

I can say that I love them, now that I got a pair that fit. They say to order true to size, but I wound up going up a half size, they feel a little tight at first because they are canvas, but once you wear them a day your fine.

They have a nice sole, and arch support ( a surprise to me, i did not think they would) They feel like I don't know like a pair I'll wear everyday. I don't think they are winter shoes, they are on the thin size, and I'm not sure you would wear them with socks.

Here is what mine look like!

Last day of august???

Yes, I am asking the question. Could it possibly be the last day of August. I just can't believe it. School starts in one week, labor day is in one week, the end of the summer is in one week. That is not enough time to finish my summer projects.LOL

I Don't usually like summer, but I must say this summer I've enjoyed the pool with my youngest and we had a lot of fun. The public pool closes on the 5th, I hope the weather is wonderful so we can spend the day there.

I guess I'm in the mood for owl's, my youngest son got a new build a beat at the mall, they had a super deal, one "bear" one outfit and one pair of shoes for 30 bucks, since my middle son spent 30 on a hat, I thought what the heck let him get a Bear. Well, and owl it's the cutest darn thing., He named him owen moon. So, this is a card in honor of our new family member. Here is a pic of the card and Owen!

I know...I know...

Well, life has gotten so busy, I hope to have a lot of my house stuff, and life stuff finished before my little vacation. I have a few days off because of the holiday, and first day of school.

Yesterday was a mall trip...if you have teen who like the new skinny jeans and punkish, skater, cool kids look go check out tillys.com it's a cool store.

I'll be taking pics of cards today and loading the blog for the week!

Hey bloggers!

Hey everyone,

Hope you all had a great week, I took the week off. Well, I took a bit longer, because the Internet was down. Ohhhh the horrrrooooorrrrr....Verizon, had a blow out, so we were out of it, Monday I was sick, and played catch up all week. This weekend I got my niece all the way from Nashville, so I've been pretty busy.

I made some cuteness, and will get pics and upload as soon as I can.

Here is a pic of me with My boy & my niece!