Ten Things That Make Me Happy!

My friend Susan, who loves the color orange as much as I do, has bestowed upon me (even if it was a few weeks ago)
the Ten Things That Makes Me Happy award! Since right now I am trying to focus on all things happy.. what better time to do this post than now!

Sooooooooo.... here is my list... although there are so many more than 10 things that make me happy!

1. Sunshine, green grass, and flowers blooming!

2. Weekends with nothing to do other than watch chick flicks while I'm scrapping!

3. Matthew's laughter and Jessica's smile. Watching a funny movie with Matt is funnier just because of his laughing.... it's a deep from the belly laugh and just makes me smile! Jessica's smile just lights up her whole face and you can't help but notice just how beautiful she is when she is smiling!

4. Scrapping with Jessica and Emma! I don't even mind them raiding my stash.

5. Motorcycle rides to no where in particular!

6. My Kiara puppy doing her "lets go outside" spin

7. Emails from David. Seeing his name in my inbox never ever fails to put a big smile on my face!

8. New Flip Flops!

9. Turning up the music when I am cleaning house and while no one is there. Dancing around like no one is looking and singing like I'm a star!

10. Sitting at my mom's table with all 4 of the kids... playing cards... everyone trying to talk over each other.... going out before Josh is down! Giggles and squeals... it's perfect!

Now it's my job to pass this one to 3 people.... I looked back to try and make sure I didn't double pick so if you've already been chosen I apologize and as always there is no pressure or obviously a time frame to do this! My 3 to pick are.....

Kathi
Paula
Barb

Retreat Happiness!

Eeekkkk... look how long it's been since I posted! What have I been doing? Nothing I'm sad to report. I've just been in a funk... and haven't wanted to do a darn thing. Don't know what is wrong with me, but it's about time this funk goes away! Today is a new day.... and I say let's turn things around!

Sooooo, this past week-end I went to Colleyville, Tx. and had myself some retreat happiness! My friend Kathi invited me to a scrap retreat. I have to tell you, I was really hesitant about going. The whole going to spend a couple of days with people I've never met... having to leave my scrap stash... driving to the metroplex all by myself which is something I've NEVER done...instead of being all excited about going I was nervous and dreading it just a little. OH MY GOSH! It was awesome! I had the best time and can not wait until the next one! The ladies there were just amazing and so awesome. I made some new friends and discovered that I'm really not that far away!

I guess I shouldn't rave about them all.... for not everyone was nice. "What" you say? No, really, I promise. One person, no matter how hard I tried to win her over, it just wasn't happenin'! "You can't be serious" you are thinking! I have proof! In black and white... well maybe a little green too. Below is a two page layout she made for me as a gift... I guess to remember our week-end. I was so excited when she gave it to me... then I started reading it!

Go ahead... I'll wait while you read it yourself.




Can you imagine someone you are trying to befriend giving you something like that? Why I was just in shock! And she really talked to me the whole time like that! And can you believe that I... me.... never said a word! I know, shocking! But it's true! She did say though that they would give me another chance and she did sign it love Twee.... so maybe there is hope yet! A girl can dream can't she!

Twee really was a lot of fun... and we got along perfectly. I'm not real sure what she was like the crop before because everyone kept telling me I'd brought out a different side of her, that she was always so quiet before?? Leave it to me huh?
She did make some yummy desserts and gave me something super that I'll post tomorrow! I sure hope she's at the next one.... cause I might just have to make her something a little special!

Don't we just look like we are having a blast! There's three of us missing from the picture. I didn't realize until I was loading the picture.


That's Twee on the far left. She doesn't look like she could be mean does she?



I really did have a great time. The place was so nice... the beds so comfy. I have a feeling that if they will have me I will be a regular! A huge huge thanks to Kathi and Kelly for putting it all together and being such great hostesses and to everyone else for taking me in and being so nice!

Thanks for stopping by and I promise not to take so long to get back here!

Toes Toes Toes!

It's a wonder I have any! Do you want to know how many times I stumped them while at home just for lunch only? 5! Can you believe it? Talk about pain! I don't know what's going on anymore.. I seem to just walk into walls, doors, and furniture!

Soooo, I was trolling through facebook earlier and saw where my momma had posted she was married. My mom just got her a facebook page a few days ago and I think it's great! I started to go leave a cute little comment on it like saying "yeppers, to my daddy!" But before I could I noticed she had also updated her status listing her children. Imagine my shock and surprise to see that she named both of my brothers, but not me! Now what am I to do with this information? Go into a panic??? Feel sorry for myself and ask why why oh why doesn't my mother love me?? Go on a coke float binge??? Nahhhhh.... instead... for all to see.... all my cousins, all the people I grew up with, and all the people who live in the community where my parents are... (keep in mind this is Country USA where everyone knows your name) I posted in my status update.... "just found out I was adopted!" Then on her page I posted "Well then who is MY momma"? It's only been an hour and already people have commented "WHAT" so you think rumors are not flying... you think by dinner time people wont be calling my momma... perhaps even her own sister? That will teach her!

While I haven't created any scrappy goodness in the last few days... probably because I'm so upset over being a newly discovered orphan.... I did get some scrappy happiness in the mail. My SU! (thank you Melissa) order came today. Here's a smidgen of it. Let me just say, if you've wondered about getting the ink holder... I already know I am going to love it! I got it for free! Yes that's right free! It was my hostess goodies. Well, I think it might have cost me $15... but that's good!



Of course you just knew I was going to at some point get the new Tim Holtz Sizzix dies didn't you. I didn't get them all at once...don't worry. But I do have 5 so far and am sure I'll be getting some more. Do let me tell you this. When I ordered them it said you needed the special size blocks to use with them. Having to order most of my supplies online I was worried if I didn't get the blocks, that I would need them and not be able to use the dies until I ordered them.... so I spent the $6 I think and got them. Save that money for something else. The regular blocks work fine.


Do you see the new Bazzill Bling? You know when the email came in showing this new product I thought oh I've got to have me some of that! Then I saw the price. :( Quickly I knew I wouldn't be getting any... but I told David about it and his theory... it's cheaper than a burger and fries. Hmmmmmm, I don't even eat burgers and fries very often! :) Soooo, I thought ok I'll get a couple and just see. :( :( :(
While they are pretty, I just think they are way over priced. And that's just not something you can see by online shopping like I do. Not to mention how thick they are. I'm not sure I've ever used anything this bulky on any of my layouts. I'm pretty sure I wont be buying anymore of these.



As always, thanks so much for taking time to stop by. Now I'm off to see if my momma has admitted I'm hers or if I need to find a new one!

Elaine's CJ Slideshow

Oh my goodness, talk about falling down on the job. I am just now posting the slide show to Elaine's cj. I am quite sure there are those of you who are not surprised. At any rate, it's here now.... and just look at the pages for her book. I am sure she is going to be very pleased.
Good Job Ladies!

Dream Man!

This is going to be a quick post. I had uploaded this layout to the Memory Makers forum and the picture there is just so small. So by having it here, everyone can read the journaling cause they are all going
What's it say?
What's it say?

Elaine, does this guy look familiar to you? How about you Serene?

I'm not happy with my title. It doesn't pop enough... Melissa made a couple of suggestions. One was shadowing which I thought of, but forgot the font name and size I used...cool huh! Another suggestion she made was a mat I think. I may just have to see about that!



My fancy shape pages were made using my Cricut and Songbird Cart. The little circles and hearts were made with my SU! punches and think I used a Nestie on a couple of circles and the flower shapes.

As always, thanks for looking!