In a little bit.....

that's what has been going on with the no posting on the blog. I'll do it in a little bit... and then a little bit comes and it's I'll do it in a little bit... someone tell me I'm not the only one that does that! I could give you a hundred reasons why I didn't have time... but honestly, it was a effort issue... as in I didn't want to put out the effort! How sad is that? But hey, admission is half the battle right... so I've now admitted to the blogging world that I've been LAZY.

I have however been doing some creating.... the mojo seemed to return about mid Feb, and I'd have a lot more done if I hadn't been LAZY. Maybe I should title this post the admission of LAZY. It's really not my fault, my chair just is so comfortable... and my husband keeps saying we need to watch these shows, the DVR is getting full!

The DVR, ha... I need to do a layout on it! Brain storming here! David likes it to be under 40%, I'm not sure why it needs to be?? We've got a lot of shows recording right now, and we each had a fun friend trip a few weekends ago, our DVR was setting at 91% last night... I'd planned to work on my project life.... bet you can guess what I did instead!

Here are a couple of layouts waiting to go into their albums. The first from my NYC trip a few years ago... I'm going to get that completed yet. Elaine and I'd gone into Hard Rock Cafe there, not hard to believe they were full of Beatle Memorabilia. It was really cool to see all of the stuff.

I don't love this layout... but I called it done. Embrace it, put it in the album, and move on.... my new moto.

Another layout from Jessica's Dallas trip with the girls. I remember being so worried about just the 4 of them going on this trip and wanting to tell her no, just so I'd know she was home and safe. Funny, I still want to tell her she can't go on trips so I'll know she is home and safe!

I honestly can't remember if maybe I didn't use a sketch for this layout. Isn't that awful to not remember! I do know on the label, I lifted that from Melissa. Isn't it cute! She is just full of inspiration for me!

I used a kit from Studio Calico on it. I do like this layout. I really like the colors, and the filter that I misted using Mr. Hueys. Let me tell you, it feels good to be using my SC kits. I've been hoarding them way too long!

Thanks for taking the time to visit!

My Jess-a-belle!

I've been meaning to write a post about my Jessica, the lady she has grown up to be, how proud I am of her, and how she really is a bright star in my life.    let me warn you, it's picture heavy.


This was her 20 years ago, waiting to perform at a dance recital. That smile she has on her face, she kept it there daily for about the next 10 years.  She'd smile while playing soccer and softball, the entire game.  She'd smile while on stage dancing.  She'd just smile at total strangers.  She loved me so during that time, until one day she looked at a picture and saw how I had styled her hair.  That was they day she told me I could no longer fix her hair!  Only her Aunt Devia.

Then 15 years later she met a boy.  Somehow I knew this boy was going to be different from any other one she'd ever met.  It could have been how on Christmas night, just two months after dating they told me they were getting married... and I went nuts.. told her that was the most insane thing I'd ever heard.  She didn't even know him... but she says, he is being deployed to Afghanistan in a few weeks and we want to get married first. I'm thinking if she is going to marry this boy then I'll have to stop calling him this boy!  Josh was very nice... teased me a lot about them getting married.... cause you see, it was a big mean joke... that I didn't find out about for a few hours because I left the house.

But propose, Josh did, and with great style.  If you haven't read the story of his proposal, you shoul d take and minute to go look at her webpage. It's a great story.  What her story doesn't tell is I'd have Josh texting me telling what was going on and her texting asking if I knew what was going on.  Anyway, take a minute and look at it if you have time.       www.mywedding.com/jgreeneandjmckee

Then things got crazy after that.  Jess first needed to finish school, and she did.  She did really well, sat on a couple of boards, and maintained an excellent GPA.  There are no words to describe how proud you feel at that moment.  It tends to make me get a little weepy, and I just get really quiet and find me a corner.  Strange for me I know.

An education degree, with a certification in Special Eduacation. Then she went out and got a job. A 5 day a week, teaching 3 & 4 year old children. She loves it!  And she loves those kiddos.

She's had quite the year, because then she treated herself.  She and Josh went shopping and she came home with a new car.  She loves this !  It's a sweet little ride... and she hasn't let me drive it yet. I don't understand!

And since she has now graduated college, it's time to work on the wedding.  We gathered up her bridesmaids and went dress shopping.  I must say, I was a little worried about having them all there at once... but it was not bad at all.  They are really funny.  I had my BF there as well, she took care of the dresses and Jess, cause she knows that stuff, and I stood back and did what I do... took a 100 pictures!

The girls all going through the dresses trying to help her find one, and they each picked one they liked and made her try it on. Some of them she'd just give her friend a look, not even say a word.

 Here are the girls, (we are missing  one, K'Lea, she arrived a little late) as they wait for her to come stand in front of the mirror and ooohh and ahhhh, or do her quick 5 second glance and say nope!

Here's a little sneak peek at the dress she feel in love with.  She rang the bell, and I started to cry.  I walked towards a corner and she followed me... guess so she could cry to.  It truly was a moment I'll never forget!

The picture is a little blurry.... but it's ok... it's supposed to be a secret!  Her daddy isn't even getting to see the dress until the moment!

A few weeks ago I went with Jess & Josh and took some pics that they could use as engagment and to get their Save The Dates ordered. I think we will be going back in a month to do more... but for now thought I'd share a couple of my favs.

And the final thing I want to say, is that yesterday was my Jess-a-belle's birthday, she turned 23, so Happy Birthday My Beautiful Daughter!   I'm pretty positive she's happy, and isn't that what we really want for our kids... to be happy.  Well that and for them to take care of us when we are old!!  And now, guess we'll be getting busy with wedding plans.  The next few months are going to be busy.  But great!

I love you bug!

again...

It's been awhile since I've posted. Let me just say that my job is really getting in the way of my creating and posting on my blog! That and doing laundry! Somehow, it just doesn't seem right!!

Here are a couple more layouts that I've not yet posted. I honestly made them a couple of months ago... seems nothing has really been created in the scrap-happy room in ... oh.... about 2 months now. How sad is that!

I think my mojo moved out... to another state!!

I'm really pretty happy with both of these. Looking at them puts a smile on my face, and that's what it is all about!

Thanks for stopping by!

First time ever...

to be in a photo booth! You can tell from the pics of me that I had no clue what was going on. I'd be silly and pose... then lean forward to see the results of the picture... and it would snap it right about then. Jessica on the other hand, she seems to be a pro.

We had this made at the wedding expo.... I believe there will be a photo booth for all to enjoy at the reception. Seems Jess would rather have a photo booth than food!

It's been a rough few days, going to be a few more of them..... but there's always something that can make me smile!

Justified started back last night and American Idol tonight.
Johnny Depp might be looking for a new woman!
The Rangers just signed (as in 5 minutes ago) the new pitcher!!
My husband being brave enough to bless my heart!

See, something to smile about!

No layouts to share today... just silly fun photo booth pictures!

I'm all caught

up now with blogging the remaining of my 2011 layouts. I think.
Now on to 2012.

Seems a little odd saying 2012. I can remember thinking that 1982 would never get here, and now here we are in 2012.

I'm off to a good start already. Working on layout #5 for the new year. I seemed to have had myself some much needing creative time this weekend. Using up the old kits I have been hoarding! That's always a major bonus. I'm determined to not buy any new scrappy supplies until I have made a huge dent in my stash! There have been a few things I've had to make myself use this weekend though. That old feeling of "I must save this, it's too pretty to use" has tried to kick in.... but so far, I am winning the that battle!

Wishing you all a great Monday!!