Walking on Sunshine

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks, you better run...

2011-09-25T13:22:00.000-07:00

Geesh, where do I start! What a month it has been. Busy, busy, busy! Nich started school on the 6th, I started my FT job on the 12th, and the rest I don't really remember. LOL. It's been CRAZY around here. I am still trying to adjust to our new schedule. I was unemployed for 7 months, so obviously, it takes a little time to get used to waking up at 5:30 and not getting home until almost 6 pm. But, the good news is, I love my job! I'm still counting my blessings that I found such a wonderful job. I am working as an Enrollment Specialist for Coventry Health Care. Wednesday is my last day of training....WOOHOO! I have my own cubby with my own phone line and everything! The best part is, I can sit at my desk with my music in my ears all day long! I'm open to any music suggestions!!!!

I just realized that I never posted my other layouts that I did for my GDT spot over at Scraptastic Kit Club. The kit I had to work with was AMAZING!! Just packed full of stuff!

I just loved being the Guest Designer for Jessica this month! The kit was PERFECT for all the back to school pics I took of Nicholas!!!

I have just one more layout to share. This one I did for the sketch challenge over at the My Creative Sketches blog. They always have the most awesome prizes to win!

I was trying to come up with a title for this one that had to do with Nicholas growing up so fast. I thought the Rascal Flatt's song "My Wish" was perfect. I made the banner with some tags that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

Welp, I'm going back to the scrap table! It's been 2 weeks since I scrapped at all! I was going through withdrawal!!!!

Hope all is well and wonderful. Until next time...

Wake me up when September ends....

2011-09-01T06:40:00.000-07:00

Happy September! Hard to believe that Summer is just about over. WOW...it flew by! Nicholas starts school in 5 days and I start my job in 11 days! I cannot wait! I have never been so excited to go back to work in my life. Yesterday we got to tour the brand new school that Nicholas will be going to. It is an Intermediate school for grades 4-6. The place is beautiful! There are Smart Boards in every classroom! Everything is just brand spanking new!

I am Guest Designer this month over at Scraptastic Kit Club! I chose the "Too Cool For School" Kit and add on to use. I love how Jessica has a choice of two kits for you to pick from. I figured with all the back to school stuff, this would be the perfect one for me.

This kit is absolutely packed TO THE GILLS with tons of stuff! Love all the embellies that she throws in the kit! Everything just goes together so perfectly! Here is the first layout that I've created with it:

This is a pic of the school that Nich will be going to for the next 3 years. Mostly everything on here is from the kit except for some of the letters (I used my Cricut and some Thickers), the glimmer mist, ink, and mesh. A lot of people ask where I find the mesh....I get it at J's or ACMoore or M's in with the cross stitch things. It adds the perfect touch to just about any layout or card.

Off to scrap some more!! Hope everyone has an awesome first day of September. Until next time....

I GOT A JOB!!!!!!!

2011-08-24T17:03:00.001-07:00

Sorry for screaming that so loudly, but I am sooooo happy!!!! I have been unemployed since January. It was beginning to feel like I would never work again. The most awesome part of it is, this is the job that I really wanted. I worked for this company about 12 years ago. It is a health insurance company. I did customer service the last time I worked there. This time I will be working in the Enrollment department. No phones......YES! Happy Dance!

Have 2 layouts to share, still on a scrappy high. The first one was for a challenge over at TallyScrapper (http://www.tallyscrapper.com/). The challenge is a weekly challenge that goes along with the show "Project Runway". We have to scrap depending on the designer of the week on the show. This week was a plain Jane designer. Lots of clean lines. I broke the rules with my inking and distressing. OOPS. I just can't do plain so well.

GAH! Thought I figured out the sideways thing! Amanda! I need more help!!!!! LOL. Anyway...used some Bo Bunny and some LYB on this one. Of course, distressed and inked as well. Not so clean, but, hey, I tried.

This one is for the new "My Creative Sketches" blog http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/
This sketch is just awesome! There are some really cool prizes up for grabs, so I thought I would give it a shot! I think you should, too!!!

Welp, that's about all for me for now. Until next time....

Just Dropping Off A Few Layouts....

2011-08-20T21:51:00.000-07:00

I've been scrapping a good bit the last week...yayy!!!! The mojo is flowing! Love weeks like this, and definitely have to take advantage of them when they happen!

This layout was done for a challenge over at TallyScrapper.com. There had to be layers (check), dimension (check), a cluster (check) and lace or tulle (flower in right corner is made of tulle-check). This is Nich the first time he was at the beach (age 2.5). He called the ocean "big bathtub". Used Echo Park's "Splash" collection on this one.

This is a pic of Nich's 3rd grade class at the end of the year. Used MME's "Lime Twist" line on this one.

This is just a card that I made for a friend that just had her first baby (boy). Used Simple Stories "Baby" line for this.

I've been using my Cricut a lot more lately! I'm really starting to love using it. Now, I just need to get some more cartridges! Thank Goodness Michaels and ACMoore have them on sale a lot.
I'm going to need to place a scrappy order soon. There's lots of stuff coming out from CHA that I "must have".

Well, it's really late. And, I'm really tired. Glad for a lazy day tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll get to do more scrappin'!

Until next time.......

Doing the Happy Dance!!!!!

2011-08-17T10:12:00.000-07:00

So excited!!!!! Can finally share the happy news....I was chosen to be September's Guest Designer for the Scraptastic Kit Club!!!!!!!! SQUEE!!!! Here's the link of the blog with the announcement going public : http://networkedblogs.com/lN1t7. Can't wait to get my kit and play ....always love the kits!!!!!

Wanna share a couple layouts I've done recently:

Again....please pretend it is right side up. Need the powers that be to figure out the whole sideways thing for me :( . Pic is of Nich just chillin' in a friend's pool. Used Fancy Pants "beach babe" line for this LO.

This one is of Nich and his buddy Liam's little sister, JoAnna. She just loves Nich to pieces. Her older sister and I always joke that these two will get married someday. Used Echo Park's "Summer Days" line.

This is a rock formation near my house called Dinosaur Rock...as, you can see why (even sideways). Such a fun place to go for a hike. Used Bella Blvd.'s "Mr. Boy" collection on this one.

Last but definitely not least....and so glad this one showed up right side up. This is Jillian and John on their wedding day. Made this layout as a suprise for her. The title is the song they danced to, "The Only Exception" by Paramore. Used October Afternoon's "5 and Dime" collection.

Off to run some errands.....Until Next time.....

Beautiful Soul...August TallyScrapper Kit!!

2011-08-01T16:27:00.001-07:00

Here's the August kit for TallyScrapper. It's called "Beautiful Soul". The papers are so rich in color. The zebra striped ribbon was so fun to play with and the flowers are gorgeous!!!!! Tons of stuff for only $21.00!!! I made 2 layouts and 2 cards with it and I still have TONS of stuff left over.

Here is what I created with the kit:

Just a card I made for a friend going through a hard time. Everything on here was from the kit except for the cardstock and the ink.

Here's either a birthday card or just to cheer someone up. I love how these colors coordinate so well and just pop on the black background. I cut the zebra ribbon and used it under the flower. Everything is from the kit here except for the letters and the cardstock.

Of course something had to be sideways...gah! I'll never know why it does this on my blog. Oh well, just pretend it is right side up. This pic reminded me so much of the picture for the movie "Forrest Gump", hence the title. Only the brown letters are from the kit, the rest are from my stash. Everything else, except for the cardstock, ink, tissue paper and cross-stitch mesh is from the kit. I even used the prima packaging that the flowers came on....it matched perfectly!!!

Lastly, and my favorite layout that I made with the kit. Took this picture at the pond at a local park. I wanted Nicholas to dip his feet in the water...he was so afraid to because of the fish and geese. He finally did, a little bit....made me think of this title. I thought the zebra ribbon tied the title together perfectly. Everything here is kit except for the letters, the pink and blue flower, the bling and the cardstock.

You must go now to http://www.tallyscrapper.com/ right now and get yours!!!!!

Until next time....

July's Tally Kit...Gotta Have IT!!!!

2011-06-30T14:46:00.000-07:00

Look at July's Kit for Tally Scrapper!!!! This goes on sale tomorrow morning-07/1/11 for the small cost of $26.99!!! I have mine and have been creating with it all day! Can't wait to share what I've made with it! There is so much Sassafrass Lass in this kit, you can almost smell it before you open the package!!!

You will just love this kit! Lots of embellies, letters, flowers, 10 pieces of paper (including a sheet of kraft cardstock) , ribbon, buttons, etc. So much to create tons of projects with!!!!

We are also having a huge STOREWIDE sale...15% off everything. Plus, all OLD kits are on sale for $21.00. Get them quickly, they will go fast! The code you will need to use at check-out for the 15% off sale is-

BIGJULYSALE

Check back for the projects I've created with this awesome kit!!!

Until next time...

OH YEAH!!!!

2011-06-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

I made the TallyScrapper DT! Whooop! Whooop! Doing the happy dance! Now, let's just hope that I can be inspirational enough for them so they don't kick me off the team early! LOL

Can't do a drive by post without sharing a layout or 2. Here's my most recent ones:

Sideways! Gah! I thought I figured it out. Oh wells...you get the idea. Lots of EP "Splash" on this one! Title cut out with my Cricut.

This one I used MME's "Lime Twist". Love that there is finally some ORANGE out there! Not a whole lot of orange in the scrappy world!

Off to clean...blech! Hope everyone is well and wonderful. Until next time....

Sunny Days...Sweepin' The Clouds Away...

2011-06-02T14:50:00.000-07:00

Another month has gone by. WOW. I will say it again...I really need to start blogging more. I know it has been a month, since the last blog I posted was last month's "FAVE THINGS" challenge. Anyway...let's see, what all happened this past month.

Most recent would be my kidney stones...EEEEK! Ended up in the ER in extreme pain! Thought I just had a kidney infection. Not so "lucky", I guess. But, it could have been worse...they first mentioned appendicitis. I still didn't pass any of them, but the medicine that they prescribed must be breaking them down, because the pain is much better.

I'm still keeping up with the diet/exercise/weight loss. SO far I've lost 34 pounds! This is so exciting to me! I'm starting to feel/look better than I have in years! Jason promised me a shopping trip for all new clothes when I'm ready. Can't wait! I don't buy myself a lot of clothes, so it will be a real treat! I have about 26 more to go before I'm where I think I will look awesome! I got this!!

In scrappy news.....here is my layout for FAVE THINGS this month. Our challenge is to scrap a favorite childhood toy. Mine was always my Cabbage Patch Kids. Come over and join us...we would love to have you: http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/ .

My Cabbage Patch Kids were my favorite toy(s) growing up. Unfortunately, my Mother never saved anything, so I don't have any of them anymore. If I recall correctly, this is what my very first one looked like. My Aunt Donna (RIP) actually got me one for Christmas the very first year that they came out. She stood in line for hours and ended up getting smacked over the head with a lady's purse because she grabbed the last one! I was the happiest girl alive that Christmas morning!!

Here's 2 more layouts I did recently. Nich and I took a walk to the local Rita's (Italian ice place) and I took the Rebel with me and caught some good shots of him.

Notice how red the tongue is...he had a strawberry ice that day! Guess he was done with me taking his picture by this point. Used Bo Bunny's "Blast Off" line for this one.

Was playing with the aperture on the camera for this one. Love the way the pic turned out. Used Crate Paper's "Restoration" collection on this one! Lots and lots of layers!

Only 8 more days of school for Nicholas! I need to concentrate on getting a job. My butt NEEDS to get back to work. At least I won't have to worry about school and can work whatever hours over the summer. My parents will gladly watch Nich. Keep your fingers crossed, there's got to be something out there for me!

Guess that's about all....Until Next Time.....

Rolling in the Deep...

2011-05-05T05:05:00.000-07:00

LOVE that song!!!! Love Adele! Love her voice...so amazing and powerful! Listening to this song as I am typing this, figured it would make for a perfect title.

I always say I am going to get better about blogging. Then, time manages to get the best of me and I never sit down to catch up. Anyone have any advice/suggestions on how to discipline yourself to sit down once a week and do it? I'm open to just about anything! Help me!!!

Let's see...OH! I have been going to the gym religiously for the past 7 weeks. I've been doing Zumba 7 days a week and Body Pump 5 days. Have also started working with a trainer on weight training. The good news....I am 22 pounds less of a woman than when I started! I have dropped a jean size already! Whoop! I am loving it. I seem to feel so much better...have more energy, not as tired, not as depressed, etc! I still have a ways to go to be where I want to be, but it is a good start!

On to the scrappy stuff!!!! The first layout is Nicholas being his silly self. He was 5 in this picture. He put his underwear on his head and said he was an astronaut.

Again...sorry it is sideways. Still have NO idea why it does this or how to fix it! Anyway...I used Bo Bunny's "Blast Off" line for this one (thanks Jill). Almost seems like these papers were made just for my picture!

This next layout is for "FAVE THINGS" DT. Our prompt was to scrap one of our favorite thing about Spring. I chose dyeing Easter eggs.

Nich is showing off his favorite egg that he painted. Love how his hands are all dyed, too! Used Echo Park's "Springtime" papers on this one. Lots of glimmer mist and chalk. I tried to use crackle paint on the corrugated letters to look like cracked eggs, but it didn't work out so well :(
Please come over and join our challenge at "FAVE THINGS"...we'd love to have you!!!
http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/ .

Guess that's about all for now...have cleaning to do today. Blech! Until next time...

Wake Up in the Morning Feeling Like P Diddy....

2011-03-30T05:49:00.000-07:00

WOW! It has been a month since I have blogged! How does time just get the best of you? Geez Louise!

Today is the day that the new challenge went up on "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things". The challenge is to scrap your favorite scrappy tool. This was such a fun one to do!!!! I chose to do my ATG . Decided to make this one a funny layout, as I HATED my ATG when I first got it! Here is my layout:

The letter to my ATG reads: "Dear ATG,
I'm writing this to you in hopes that you will be able to forgive me. I didn't always love you. In fact, in the beginning, I didn't even like you. I was still cheating on you with others. I have, however learned a valuable lesson. My love for you grows stronger and stronger every day. Will you please accept my apology and be forever mine? <3, Melissa"

I used Crate Paper's "Emma Shoppe" collection on this one. Some prima bling and flowers, staz on ink and of course, my ATG!!!!!!

Please come over and join in on the challenge....we would love to have you!!! http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/

Just Another Manic Monday...

2011-02-28T06:33:00.000-08:00

...wish it were Sunday, 'cause that's my fun day... OH, my bad, I'm supposed to be writing a blog post here, not singing! Even though it is yucky and rainy outside, in addition to being Monday, I do have a couple EXCITING things to share!!

First of all...today is the day a new challenge is up at "These Are A Few of My Favorite Things". The challenge this time is to scrap your favorite feature. Is it your hair, your face, your daughter's smile? Can be you or someone else! This was such a fun challenge to do!! It was also my very first DT layout for "Fave Things"!! Hope I made "Boss Lady" proud! Please come over to the blog and join us in the challenge: http://www.whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/.
Here is my layout:

My favorite feature has always been my eyes. It's funny, when I was younger, I used to get tired of hearing people compliment me on them...now I can't hear it enough.
Used Echo Park's "Little Girl" line on this layout! Love the bright colors!!!!! Some Prima, Zva Creative and Petaloo (from ma girl, Jill). All of the title letters are American Craft Thickers.

Did this layout last night. I've been doing a lot of playing around with my new camera. Nicholas has been such a good sport at letting me snap pics of him.

GAH! I thought we were past this "sideways" stuff! I don't get it!!!! Anyway...Used the new MME "Stella and Rose" line on this one. Lots of distress ink, Prima and Petaloo flowers and some Zva bling! Again, all the letters are American Crafts Thickers. The title "My Life Would Suck Without You" is a Kelly Clarkson song.

Thought I would share a few more pics I took with the camera. I'm loving it now that I am not so afraid of it.

We had a fun day yesterday! Went out for lunch and then to Fort Hunter and Italian Lake for some play and picture taking! Can't wait until our next nice day to get out again!

I should be getting my first "Darling Divas" kit in the mail any day now! Can't wait to start scrapping with it!!!

Well, it's time to make the doughnuts...not really, but I have stuff to do today. Wish I could just stay home...hate the rain! Oh well, I guess I won't melt.

Until next time...

I'm Only Happy When it Rains...

2011-02-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

Not really, but it is raining. And, it is windy. First song I thought of. We all know how much I love using song titles as my blog titles. Anywho...some super exciting news on the scrappy front!!!! The Darling Divas March Kit has arrived and will be available for purchase beginning on March 1st! How exciting...our first kit!!!! Amanda did such a great job putting this kit together! The papers are Crate Paper's "Mia" collection. Lots of pinks and browns!!! Love it!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on it and see what I can come up with!!! Here's a pic of the entire kit:

Here is what you will receive with this kit:
6 double sided papers
4 glitter borders
1 package of jeweled brads
Alphas

And then, this month we added :
1 Clear acrylic stamp
1 Studio G Ink Pad
Fibers
9 Prima Flowers
Half a package of jewels
and 4 Black glitter chipboard flourishes

The kits will be available for purchase 2 different places:
On our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Darling-Divas/185397518159602
and, on our blog: http://darlingdivaskits.blogspot.com/ .

Supplies are limited!! Only $15 SHIPPED!! Yes, I said that right...$15 SHIPPED! Not many are available! Hurry up and order yours, you don't want to miss out!!!!!

The only other thing I really have today is a new layout that I did last night. Made this one with the new Echo Park collection, "For the Record". Absolutely LOVE this collection!!!

Lots of layers! Lots of ink to grunge it up! Lots of new Prima flowers and bling! Also, love these new Thickers! They have a "stitched look" to them!! Can't wait to use more of this collection. May even order another one...I love it that much!!!

Well, American Idol is on. I gots to go!!! LOL

Until next time....

I Whip My Hair Back and Forth...

2011-02-18T06:13:00.000-08:00

Just needed a song for my blog title! That's all (o; !! Let's see....lots to talk about this time around! Got my tax return!!! Did a little retail therapy...okay, a lot of retail therapy! Got a new computer, a Canon Rebel, a Cricut Expression with 4 cartridges and LOTS of scrappy supplies are on their way to me! Oh well, tax time is like Christmas...only happens once a year!

I have also joined another Design Team. It is a brand new kit club called Darling Divas. It was started by my good friend, Amanda. Please check us out here: http://darlingdivaskits.blogspot.com/. I'm really excited to be working with her and can't wait to get to know the other two girls on the team! And, of course, can't wait to get the first kit!!!!

Haven't been overly scrappy lately. Nicholas has a sinus infection. He has been out of school all week. This poor kid is always sick! Gah! I did do a layout and a card for the announcement of the Darling Divas Kit Club.

I made this layout with the "Be Mine" collection from Echo Park. Lots of layers, a sticker from the pack, some prima bling and flowers and there we have it! The name of the paper collection seemed fitting for the title of my layout. This is just an everyday pic of my favorite guys (: . Love them!

Just a simple little "hi" card. Used Echo Park's "Little Girl" collection on this one. I just love working with girlie papers! Don't do it often enough! Must change that!

Here are a few pics I have taken with my new camera. Still have a lot to learn!

Like I said, still a lot to learn. But, thanks to a few friends, they are holding my hand and teaching me things! It's a whole lot of camera, but I will get used to it!

Guess that's about it for now. It's gonna be almost 70* here today! Spring Fever! Nicholas is off school for an inservice today. If he is feeling up to it, think we'll go out for lunch and try to go take some pics somewhere!

Until next time...

Love Is All Around You...

2011-02-09T06:34:00.000-08:00

With Valentine's Day only a few days away, I'm feeling the romantic side of myself coming through. Still haven't decided what I am going to get Jason. Maybe the same ol' ....cologne, boxers, roses, etc. Who knows?!?!? Better question is...what will Jason get me? LOL. Yeah, I said it out loud. We all know Valentine's Day is more about the woman. His best to date was a night away in Philadelphia. He had flowers, a bottle of our favorite wine, a teddy bear and a Tiffany's necklace for me. Aaah, the romance. Definitely does begin to fade after the first couple years. I mean, he's still romantic, but not like he was. LOL ...guess he figures he got me now! And, he's right.

I am still anxiously awaiting my tax return to hit the bank account. I have a good bit of it spent already. I decided that I am going to buy a Canon Rebel. Yep, I'm doing it. It's a whole lotta camera, but I think I will be okay. I love the pictures it takes! I think the shots with water involved are the ones that amaze me the most. So much detail...it's like you are right there. I can't wait! I also have a HUGE shopping cart of scrappy goodness waiting for me to submit! Lots of new Prima....beautiful bling and flowers! EEK! I am going to try to hold out until some of the new paper collections hit the site before I order. Can't wait to get my hands on the new Echo Park "For the Record" line! So lovely!!!! Love a couple of the new Bo Bunny lines and the new Crate Paper, too! Gah...it's gonna be a big order!!! Oh well, CHA only happens twice a year. LOL

Was glad to see the Green Bay Packers win the SuperBowl. I didn't do anything exciting for the game. Just watched it here at home. It was definitely a good game. Enjoyed the commercials, too. Wasn't so impressed with the half-time show. But, you'll have this. Not to mention our National Anthem being completely botched up....WOW!

Anywho....I'm leaving you with 3 Valentine's Day cards I made...

Made this one using Bo Bunny's "Crush" line, some Prima bling and flowers. This just may be the card I give Jason...not sure yet.

AAAH...why is it doing that again? I thought it was done flipping images on me. Oh well, you will have to pretend this card is the right way. Used Fancy Pants "Love Birds" on this one. These papers are just too cute for words!

Last, but not least...made this one with Echo Park's "Be Mine" line. Love, love, love these papers! Again, some prima bling and flower!

Off to scrap some more....maybe a layout today? Who knows, but definitely feeling creative (:

Until next time....

Game Day!!!

2011-02-06T06:28:00.000-08:00

Well, in just a few short hours, we will know who the winner of Super Bowl XLV is....who will win the Vince Lombardi trophy. I'm rooting for the Packers. I know, I know, I live in PA, I should root for the Steelers. Nope, not this girl. I am a die-hard Eagles fan. Therefore, cannot root for the "other" PA team. Go Packers, go!!!!

I do have one layout to share. I am ready for Spring. I feel I have done more than my fair share of winter layouts this year.

Nicholas was being silly on the deck during a recent snowstorm. Look closely at the picture, he is cracking up laughing. Used Fancy Pants "Hot Chocolate" line on this one. Love the colors in these papers!

I filed my income taxes this week. Cannot wait to get the money back!! I am buying a new computer and a new camera. Squee!!!! I love, love, love tax time! It's like hitting the jackpot for a single mom! I'm sure Nich will get a few XBox games, too. He already has his list made up of what he wants. He's no dummy, LOL.

Off to get ready to go to Red Robin for lunch. I'm craving their mushroom/swiss burger!

Until next time...

Alright stop collaborate and listen...

2011-02-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

Before you ask...yes, the title is from the lyrics of "Ice Ice Baby". It is all I see when I look out my windows and my doors, so it felt appropriate. Thank Goodness I did not have to drive anywhere in it. Fortunately we did not lose electricity. We did, however, lose cable for most of the morning today. This was a tragedy for Nicholas...he couldn't get on the internet, watch TV or play his XBox Live. It couldn't come on soon enough. We are back up and running now...PHEW!

This blog post is long overdue. Or, maybe I have just been scrapping a lot more than normal lately. I have 5 layouts to share. I've been on a scrapping "high" lately, so I'm rolling with it!!

Ok...can anyone tell me WHY my layouts are posting sideways on here? They are normal/right side up in my document folder. GAH!!!! HELP!!
Anyway...this is Nicholas posing for a photo op on a recent snow day. Used Bo Bunny's "midnight frost" papers. Some prima flowers and bling and there ya' have it.

Well, at least this one is right side up! This is Nicholas (of course) being silly in Hobby Lobby. He felt the need to dance around with a boa around his neck! Gotta love that they matched this paper perfectly! Used Bo Bunny's "crush" line on this one. Thanks so much Jillie for sending them to me....I heart you!!

OK, now I'm getting irritated! So, again...let's pretend this is right. I used Echo Park's "wintertime" papers and embellies on here. Used some stickles and prima pearls on the flourish.

Here's Jason and I at the Dave Matthews Band concert this past July. Used Echo Park's "Be Mine" collection on here (thanks Jill). The flowers are all prima. The title is from a "Friends" episode. Phoebe tells Ross to hold out for Rachel because she is his lobster...that lobsters fall in love for life. My friend, Julie Howard, made the comment that Jason was my lobster and it just stuck. Did this one for her (:

Lastly, here's one of my little guy when he was about 1 1/2 years old. The pic was taken on Mother's Day...hence the "I Love Mommy" t-shirt. Used Fancy Pants "Love Birds" line on this one. Actually did some fussy cutting on this one. I'm not a big fan of doing it myself, but I love the way it looks!

Well, hopefully I can get it figured out why some of my pics are posting sideways. If not....sorry. Your eyes are not going wonky...they really are sideways!

Off to scrap another winter layout....sigh! Until next time...

I'm So Excited...And I Just Can't Hide It!

2011-01-25T13:37:00.001-08:00

I am so excited to announce that I have been asked to join the "These Are A Few of My Favorite Things" Design Team!!!! This is my first design team position, which makes it even that much more exciting!! I can't wait to get to know all the girls on the Team! Here is the list of the new girls:

Valerie Allen http://www.craftygolucky.blogspot.com/
Debbie Burns http://lovelifeslittlepleasures.blogspot.com/
Erika Taylor http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/
Melissa Wilson http://brewerygirlmel.blogspot.com/
Sue Mylde http://justperspective.blogspot.com/
Misty Willis http://mommyof5kidz.blogspot.com/
Irini Liolia http://thelimitationsofthought.blogspot.com/
Krista Koenig http://redcarproductions.blogspot.com/
Melissa Zordilla (Isay) http://isay-creativegenius.blogspot.com/
Andrea MacDonald http://andreasmetta.blogspot.com/
Jolanda Goes http://verderhebikniksmeegemaakt.blogspot.com/
Erica Marshall http://www.allthingscrafty-erica.blogspot.com/
Leanne Love http://www.loveleanne.blogspot.com/
Wendy Swenne http://wendyscrappings.blogspot.com/
Diana Fisher: http://www.designbydiana.blogspot.com/

Please check out the blog and play along with us!!! We'd be happy to have you!!!!!

Johnny and Jill...

2011-01-24T07:10:00.000-08:00

Well, other than the weather, I don't have much to talk about today. It was 2 degrees when I woke up this morning. Brr! Yeah, that makes you want to crawl out from under the nice warm covers, especially on a Monday! NOT! Only 55 more days until Spring...we can do this!!!!

Just dropping off a layout...
OK....is this layout crooked on your computer? It is here on mine. Oh well, makes it all the more funny! This is Jillian Cassity and her hubby, John. I laugh and laugh every time I look at this pic. Jill always says "Arf! Arf!" to me, so the title just seemed perfect!

Used Bo Bunny's "petal pushers" line of paper and chipboard on this one. The flowers are from Michael's...recollections, I think. Used my dymo and my white signo for the doodling!

Hope everyone has a wonderful start to their week!

Until next time....

Banana Fana Fo Fana....Banana!!

2011-01-22T05:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday! It is a bone-chilling 8 degrees here right now! Brrr! Well, gives me a good excuse to stay in the house and scrapbook! Yay!! I am so over this winter thing. Every few days we are getting some form of winter precipitation...snow, freezing rain, sleet, YUCK! I take every nasty word I said about how hot this past summer was. EVERY SINGLE ONE. A girl can't take much more of this. Anywho...what's been going on. Nicholas and I both had and recovered from the stomach flu. WOW...what a rough 30 hours we both had to deal with. Almost wish we would have had it at the same time! Poor kid, turns around 3 days later and has a double ear infection. He's on amoxicillin, which he loves. Heck, so do I! Love, love, love that pink stuff!

I got my w2's in the mail this week. Can't wait to get my taxes done. Love the *extra* money. I think I am going to buy a new computer. This one is quite a few years old, and I don't know how much longer it will keep on truckin'. The only thing I am not super excited about is Windows 7. I love Windows XP. But, it is what it is. Maybe I will really end up liking it. Not sure what else I'll do with the money. I'm sure there is at least a video game or ten out there that Nicholas would like to have (:

Can't really think of anything else right now. It is super cold (as I mentioned already) and super early. The first cup of coffee hasn't done its magic yet! Cannot leave without posting the layout that I did a few days ago:
This is a pic of Nich on his first day of soccer practice back in '08. He was 6 in this picture. He was so excited to be playing soccer and to be part of the team!
Used Crate Paper's "school spirit" papers and chipboard on this. Love how fun and bright these papers are! The tag is Maya Road...love her stuff! Little bit of Tim Holtz distress ink pads and voila...we have a layout!!

Off to my scrapbook table!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend (o:

Until next time...

Down With The Sickness...

2011-01-18T17:05:00.000-08:00

Oh Emm Gee!! So, there I was yesterday, at work, feeling fine. All of a sudden...BAM! I got hit by a semi or a train or something. Felt awful, just like that! Fortunately, my shift was ending in a little over a 1/2 hour. Unfortunately, I spent most of that 1/2 hour in the bathroom. EEK, I know...TMI. Left work when my relief (and my what a relief she was) got there. Ended up having to pull the car over on the way home to throw up. Yep, I knew I was sick. Guess it was the flu that I had/have. I'm on the home stretch now, just feeling really weak and tired. Also have a killer headache. But, wow...what a day and a half. Geez! I don't think I would wish it on my worst enemy. Well, maybe...LOL.

Nothing much new to report. Man, I lead a boring life. Oh well, boring is good sometimes, I guess. Here's a layout I did for the challenge over at Fave Things. You can check it out here: http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/. Had such a fun time doing this layout. It was to scrap your favorite quote:
I picked the quote: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world". Obviously, a pic of Jason. We were at a wine tasting...yummy! Used Basic Grey's "Curio" line on this layout. I actually did some fussy cutting. Used quite a few flowers on here, too! Oh well, flowers are pretty!!!

Off to get some sleep, so glad I am off work again tomorrow. Had to take a sick day today, but tomorrow is day off.

Until next time...

Insert Clever Blog Post Title Here...

2011-01-12T07:07:00.000-08:00

Just another layout drop off...rushing to get out the door this morning. You would think with a 2 hour school delay, we would have plenty of time and everything would run smoothly....NOPE!
Nicholas opening his gifts on Christmas morning. Used MME "holly jolly" line on this layout. Love this collection! Actually, there is a little AC Dear Lizzy on here, too....the music sheet behind the picture. Hard to see, but the Santa and the holly have glossy accents on them.
Thanks for looking! Off to work.

Until next time...

Don't Eat Yellow Snow....

2011-01-10T14:26:00.000-08:00

...is what I really wanted to call this layout! LOL . But, I chose not to. Nothing really new to report, so I'm just dropping a layout off. Lots and lots of Stickles on this one!! Wanted to capture the cold, snowy feel! Used the Bo Bunny "Winter Joy" line on this one.

Wish I had some sort of exciting news to talk about. We're expecting more snow tomorrow...but, I don't find that too exciting! So....

Until next time...

Amazed...

2011-01-08T17:21:00.000-08:00

Was snowed in today, so took full advantage of the day. I will admit, I didn't even take a shower. Deemed it "stay in jammies and do a bunch of nothing" day. And, this is what we did....nothing! Well, Nicholas played a bunch of XBox and I scrapped. Did do some organizing of my scrap stuff...boy, the heap just keeps growing and growing. My scrapbook table looks like a paper factory threw up on it. Looks a little better now, not much. Oh well, it is my table...nobody else's!!

Wanted to post my layout I did today. Valentine's Day is coming up quick! I always feel more lovey-lovey at this time of the year. So, it's one of me and Jason...

This is my favorite picture EVER of Jas and I. It was almost 4 years ago and just a Chuck E. Cheese sketch we paid one token for. I just love the way our noses are all smooshed in.

Used Bo Bunny's "Crazy Love" pp line and chipboard embellies. Maya road and Prima flowers.

The title comes from the Lone Star song "Amazed". The journaling is words to the song:
"I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I want to spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you"

**not a very good pic of the layout, as it is an inside picture. It is snowing here and don't know when I will get outside to take one.**

**in case anyone is wondering where the "doilie" came from, it is the plastic prima packaging from the flowers...I just cut it apart.**

Tomorrow we are going to hit the PA Farm Show. It's a good time, I suppose. Nich really enjoys going. I enjoy the food and of course, the photo ops!

Off to play some Battleship. Maybe this is the time that I will finally beat him. Doubtful! LOL

Until next time....

Merry Christmas, Darling...

2011-01-05T06:11:00.000-08:00

Finally! Back at the computer and able to spend a few minutes catching up with my blog! The main thing standing in my way is Nicholas. Our laptop bit the dust, so we are down to just one computer for now. He has so many games on here to play, that my computer time seems to be slim and none lately. But, he is at school and I am off today, so here I am!!

We had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Of course, Nicholas' birthday is on Christmas Day as well. I bought him a birthday cake and we started off our Christmas morning with birthday cake and milk. I never in a million years would have thought that he would wake up at 3:45 am, but he did. Part of me wanted to tell him to let me sleep for about 3 or 7 more hours, but the "good mommy" in me got up! I lit the candles, sang happy birthday and ate cake at 3:45 am. Then, we opened presents. I think Nich was pretty pleased with the gifts that he received. Got quite a few xbox games...dang, those suckers are expensive. I tried to explain to him that his gifts are getting more and more expensive, so there will not be as much to open under the tree. Of course, Santa still brings him what he "really" wants...lol.
He got me a pair of slippers. He knew how much I wanted a new pair. He also did the sweetest thing for me as a total suprise. My parents got him a visa gift card as one of his gifts. He asked me what my favorite perfume was. So, I told him. Never really thinking twice of it. 2 days later, I get an email of confirmation that my "Inis" perfume has been sent. He ordered it for me with his own money. What a wonderful boy! He was so happy to give it to me. Of course, I cried. Made this old heart just melt.

Trying to get back into scrapping regularly now that all the hoopla is over. I did a layout last night...Christmas one, big shocker.
Used the Basic Grey "Jovial" line on this one. Love the true Christmas colors! The papers are just gorgeous! Used some glimmer mist, distress ink around the edges and some glossy accents on the snowman and the pressies. Threw on some thickers as the title (creative title, I know) and there it is.

Hope everyone is getting back to normalcy! Time to make the doughnuts...well, dinner, anyway.

Until next time...

Mr. Grinch...

2010-12-29T04:44:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately, I don't have much time this morning before I have to head out the door for work. I did want to do a drive by post of my latest layout, though!
I'm sure some, probably most of you recognize this l'il guy. It is Jillian Cassity's son, Alex. She asked him to smile and this is what he gave her! I knew right away when I saw this picture that I had to scrap it! It is just the cutest picture! I used the Echo Park "Everybody Loves Christmas" line of papers on this one. The title just popped into my head as soon as I saw the pic, so I just went with it. I hope she loves the layout!!

I will be back tomorrow to update everyone on our Christmas/Nich's birthday....off to work!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...

2010-12-24T07:41:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve already. WOW. I can't believe it. We're headed out to do a little grocery shopping...gotta get stuff to make cookies for Santa! Other than that, it's a stay at home kind of day. Nicholas is bouncing off the walls, as I'm sure most kids are! I remember how excited I used to get when I was a child. Couldn't wait to get up on Christmas morning and tear into all the gifts! I love just looking at the happiness in his eyes every Christmas morning! Makes every second of preparation worth it!

I sat down and scrapped a layout this morning while I drank my coffee. Nothing more relaxing than a cup of joe and scrapbooking! Love it!!! I used Lily Bee papers on this layout. Except for the music sheet...that is Echo Park. The bling is Zva Creative, which my girl, Jillian Cassity, sent to me for Christmas! Love it! The flower is from the "Jovial" line from Basic Grey. The letters are from October Afternoon's "Schoolhouse" line. Thanks for taking a peek!

Not sure if I will get to blog tomorrow or not, as it is Christmas Day and Nicholas' birthday. Yes, he is turning 9 on Christmas Day. Sigh, where has the time gone? So, in case I don't ....I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas...from my family to yours!

Much love!!!

You Know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen....

2010-12-22T06:03:00.001-08:00

I have been up to my *antlers* in reindeer this week trying to get them all finished! This pic was taken when I was about halfway done with them! I needed to have them done by this morning to take into school for the kiddos! Success!

Took Nicholas to school today to help him give out his teacher gifts. They opened the shadow boxes right away! Huge hit! They loved them! I could just see the look in their eye as they were taking off the tissue paper! Of course they both told me how talented I was...head swell! Love it!

Well, off to get stocking stuffers! Maybe I can finish wrapping gifts today! Keep your fingers crossed!

Until next time....

Oh Christmas Tree...

2010-12-20T19:08:00.001-08:00

This may go down in the books as the shortest blog post EVER! But, I wanted to say hello and that I hope everyone is ready for Christmas...5 more days!! Nicholas is so excited! I have to order his birthday cake for us to eat for breakfast on Christmas morning. It is soooo hard trying to still make his birthday special, but I do what I can!

Realized I didn't post a pic of our Christmas tree....so, here it is:Can't wait to scrap Christmas pics!!! Just need to finish the little reindeer I am making for his classmates. Wait, I have a pic of one of those I can share, too:

I got this idea out of a scrappy magazine. Can't take credit for originality! They are just too cute! I decided to use the plastic candy canes instead of real ones...this one they can have them for a long time to come.

Nothing else too exciting to report....this time of the year is exciting enough!!!!

Until next time...

Knee Deep in the Hoopla...

2010-12-16T07:26:00.000-08:00

Well, knee deep in Christmas! I have so much to do and so little time to do it! I always say I do my best work under pressure! I am not so sure right now!!!!
At least the tree is up, the presents are bought and a few are wrapped, and my cards are mailed...homemade cards, I must add! I did, however, forget to buy stocking stuffers?!?!? How does one FORGET to buy stocking stuffers? EEK! Oh well, just glad I realized it now. Nich's poor little heart would have been broken when he went for his stocking and nothing was in it.
So much to do, so little time!!!! I'm just telling myself something a wise little engine once said, "I think I can, I think I can...".

I have one of the shadow boxes done that I am making for Nich's teachers. One more to go. Also have about 20 more of the little reindeer ornaments to make for his classmates. I don't NEED to have this done until next Wednesday, so there is still some time!! Wanted to share a picture of the shadowbox I made:These are so fun to make! I saw the idea from someone's blog....so sorry I don't remember who it was now. This is not a Melissa original. It is made from an old book. The covers and sides are glued so that it does not open. Cut out the "frame" part on the cover and start creating!!! I just think they make for an awesome, non-traditional gift for anyone!

Welp, would love to keep on chatting, but duty calls!!!!!

Baby It's Cold Outside...

2010-12-14T15:53:00.000-08:00

WOW....holy freezing!!! Not is it only 21 degrees outside. But, the 22 mph winds have the wind chill at 6 degrees! IT IS COLD!!! It has been like this since yesterday morning. Last night, we didn't have power most of the night due to the high winds. It was 53 degrees in our house when the electric came back on. I am not cut out for this cold weather! I love Christmas, but wish it was in the summer instead!!!! Or, maybe I just need to move to a warmer climate!!

In honor of the cold weather, I am posting my latest layout:
This was one day last week. Nicholas was so excited to see a few snowflakes falling from the sky. It was only flurries, but he couldn't have cared less! He loved every second of it!
Made with Crate Paper's "snow day" line! Love the bright, non-traditional colors of this paper collection!

Until next time....

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

2010-12-11T15:03:00.000-08:00

And, the busiest time of the year!!! Holy Moly. Sometimes you just want to be able to sit down and kick your feet up for a few moments!! But, the craziness must go on! I'm done with my cards--handmade 43 of them! Woohoo! Tree is up and decorated. Gifts for Nicholas are bought. Teacher gifts are almost made. Little giftie for Nich's classmates are just about done. I'm getting there, I'm getting there!

Guess I don't have a whole lot going on right now other than all the preparation for Christmas! Nothing is popping in my head as a must tell. Of course, I can't leave without sharing some scrappy stuffs. Here are three of the layouts that I've done recently:
This layout was made with Echo Park's "Little Boy" collection. The airplane paper was PERFECT for this pic of Nicholas making a paper airplane! This layout was also made with Echo Park's "Little Boy" collection. I threw in some of the MME "Alphabet Soup-boy" collection as well. This was Nicholas when he was just a baby. Gotta love that "popper" hanging out of his mouth!

Lastly, a Christmas layout. This is Nich on Santa this year. The Bass Pro Shop gives a free 4x6 pic of your child on Santa every year! Score! The line was long, but well worth it for a free picture. Plus, I think the Santa is very "real" looking. Used MME "I Believe" collection on this one. Love these papers!!

Well, I guess it is tata for now...or TTFN as the cool kids say! Hope everyone is getting all of their stuff done for Christmas!! It's only 14 days away!!!!!!

It's Been Awhile...

2010-12-01T20:03:00.000-08:00

Well, she's back. Anyone miss me? And, I thought what better than to start off with song titles for my blog posts again. Who guessed it? Staind. They put on a good show. I saw them with Nickelback (swoon) in 2007. Anyway...this post is not about music.

So...I took a hiatus from my blog. Obviously. Not really an intended one. Just sort of happened. Kind of like life just happens. Like Ferris Bueller said..."life moves pretty fast. you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." Oh, so very true! Can't believe it has been 2 years since I've blogged.

Where to start?!?!? Well, I'm still scrapping. And, still loving it. Think I have definitely found my style within the past year or so. Still love paper. Lots of paper. Layers and layers of paper. Everyone always asks who my favorite manufacturer is...I don't have one, I have many! Love alphas, love inks and chalks, love glimmer mist...just love all of it!!!

Had something super-dee-dooper happen to me a few weeks back. Posted a layout in my scrapbook.com gallery (as I always do). It's a layout done with the awesome "my friend birdie" line by Nikki Sivils. Well, I ended up getting a comment from Julie Tucker-Wolek. She wanted to know if I would e-mail her my layout for her to showcase on the Nikki Sivils blog! Ummm....yeah!!!! That totally made my day (week, month, year...)!!! I couldn't wait to wake up and check out the blog on the day she said it would be there. Sure enough, it was just as promised. Here is the layout that is being featured on the blog:

These papers just seemed to be made for my picture! I just love the little birdies! I used stickles on them to make them all sparkly and shiny (:

I've been working on a ton of Christmas cards lately. I need to send them out! Here are 3 of my favorites that I made:
This one was made with Bo Bunny's "Noel" line. Love, love, love the vintage look to these papers! I used glossy accents and diamond dust on the poinsettia (Prima).

This card was made with Echo Park's "Everybody Loves Christmas" line. Love the whimsical Santa! I used glossy accents and diamond dust on him, too!
And, lastly...this card was made with Lily Bee Designs "Christmas Town" papers and chipboard buttons. Used some glimmer mist and cat's eyes chalks on this one.

I have many more cards, but these are just a few (of my favorite things...lol). I think I am just about done making them. Now to address all of them and get them in the mailbox.

I still have quite a few gifts to make. I have both of Nicholas' teacher gifts to make. I am also making my family's gifts this year. For the teachers, I am making shadowboxes out of old books. Love the way they turn out. Not sure yet what I will make for the family. I'll figure something out. That's the beautiful thing about being crafty...you can always come up with something!

I am off work tomorrow (woohoo)! I think I will start putting up the tree while Nich is in school. He will not help with any of the manual labor part, anyway. He just likes to put on the ornaments. I am hoping to find some scrappy time, too! My girl, Jillian Cassity, sent me a HUGE box with our Christmas pressies in it! Of course, mine was all scrappy stuff! Can't wait to play!!!!

Well, it is getting late....and I am getting sleepy and silly. Before this post begins to not make any sense, I will sign off. I will check back in tomorrow....hopefully with pics of a decorated Christmas Tree!

Until next time....

Christmas Tag....

2008-11-30T15:32:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your

family and friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a

SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this entire email and paste into a new e-mail

that you can send. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send

this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to

you.......'Tis the Season to be NICE!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I absolutely HATE to wrap gifts. I gift bag for everyone except for Nicholas. His I wrap. They look hideous, but they are wrapped.

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial...would love a real tree, but the pine needles would drive me nuts!

3. When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving evening

4. When do you take the tree down? usually the day after New Year's

5. Do you like eggnog? yes

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Cabbage Patch Kid the first year they came out

7. Hardest person to buy for? my Mother

8. Easiest person to buy for? Nicholas

9. Do you have a nativity scene? no, but have been looking for a nice one. Would love to get the Willow Tree one.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? a Chia pet.

12.Favorite Christmas Movie? The Grinch and A Christmas Story

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually in October

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? cookies

16. Lights on the tree? that's how it came...I don't have patience to string lights.
17. Favorite Christmas song? "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home or close to home

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? sure can

20. Tree-top angel or star? angel that Nicholas made out of construction paper in pre-school

21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? morning

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? the weather!

23. Favorite Ornament theme or color? don't really have a theme. Usually change every year.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Ham and Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes...

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? a new camera, some new jewelry, scrappy stuff...

26. Who is likely to respond to this ? Don't know!

We Started Decorating....

2008-11-28T19:37:00.000-08:00

just didn't finish!! LOL. Oh, I am going to get so many pics this year!!!!

Snow? Already? WTF?!?!

2008-11-23T06:11:00.000-08:00

It's not even Thanksgiving yet!! I've had enough of the white stuff already. Here's some pics of our snowy day...

I'm off to run some errands...will hopefully be back later today to write my week in review.
Ta ta for now!

For Our Two Year Anniversary........

2008-11-11T19:27:00.001-08:00

Love him, love him, love him!!!!!!

This and That....

2008-11-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

Here I am!! Ya'll excited? Let's think...what is new in the land of Melissa?

1. So excited for January 20, 2008. Yeah for Obama winning the election. I hope that he comes through with all his promises.
2. I had an eye doctor appointment yesterday to get new glasses. I am getting bi-focals :( Thank Goodness there is no line in them! Hopefully I will get used to them quickly.
3. Took Nicholas to see Madagascar II. Definitely a must see! It is hilarious!
4. I'm trying to get in the Christmas spirit. Got started on my shopping. It seems like it is coming up so soon!!!
5. Still battling an inner ear infection. Going to call the doctor tomorrow and see if he has another course of action. His first one doesn't seem to be helping at all.
6. Jason and I will be celebrating our 2-year anniversary (this time around) on Tuesday.
7. I bought a new cell phone. LOVE it! It is on that slides 2 different ways...one for phone, one for keyboard for texting. I am a big text-er (?) , so I'm lovin' it!
8. I got a new yankee candle....Candied Apple. Yum!!!!

Think that is about it for now. I'm going to go try to scrap a layout! Hope all is well with all of you!!!

Obama vs. McCain...

2008-11-04T03:44:00.000-08:00

Who will it be? Guess we will know soon...

Philadelphia Phillies....

2008-11-02T04:12:00.000-08:00

WOOHOO! World Champions!!!!!

HersheyPark in the Dark....

2008-10-27T04:56:00.000-07:00

So much fun!!! I see some layouts coming out of these!
Off to work my 15 hour day....blech.

Just a Layout...

2008-10-26T12:32:00.001-07:00

Did this layout today. Went nuts with distressing. I was a little upset when the paper ripped the first time. Then, I realized that I really like the look!
Headed to Halloween in the Dark at HersheyPark. Will be back later this evening with my first real blog post in f0reva!

I'm Back...

2008-10-26T10:39:00.000-07:00

Guess it has been months since I posted last. I am alive. I am well. I decided to just delete the old and start anew.
Had fun scrappin' my blog header and coming up with a new name for my blog. I love using song titles. This one just seemed to fit.

Will post another blog soonish and let ya'll know about things in my neck of the woods. Hope all is well :o)