Scrappings

The first three (2 layouts and card) were what I completed in my scrap group last week.

The ladies who came were very enthusiastic and creative

The rest of these layouts I completed over the weekend our DH & I's 10 year anniversary trip to San Francisco and Hawaii

Monday gratitudes

Happy Monday - I hope your weekend was good! 

This week I am grateful for:
*My husband and his quirky sense of humor
*My kids and their silliness
*A clean house
*Scrapbooking time
*A work outing on a Friday night that was a lot of fun (and an understanding hubby while I mingled with clients)
*Some kick a** tunes on Pandora this past weekend
*Surviving the ice storm (and other crazy midwest weather) with the power in tact
*The Blackhawks being 6-0
*Spring training starting in 14 days (see previous post)
*My blog readers and commenters (I love you all!)
*Blog post #850 (this one!)

May you all have a fantastic week!
Thanks for stopping by

"Wordless" Wednesday

found on Pinterest

Tuesday....

It's been a good week, so far.  It's bitterly cold, but it's January in the midwest.  It was bound to get here....

I realized I hadn't picked my "one word" for the year yet and I have been trying to think of what to use.  Last year I picked a song (Live a Little by Kenny Chesney) but nothing has really spoke to me lately.  So, I am still trying to pick my word....

What are you doing this week?

Have a great day!

Monday gratitudes

My husband and kids
A roof over our heads
A nice visit with my grandparents
Some scrapping time
Working on a blanket more
A video of my 4 month old niece laughing

I hope you find much to begrateful for this week!

Sunday!

Happy Sunday!

I hope your week was good last week and that your upcoming week will be good!

I am looking forward to leading a scrapbooking class at our local library this week.  I have to get my sample projects completed.  I am nervous but plan to have fun!  Then I hope to work toward my 2013 scrapbooking goals of completing 100 layouts this year.  (I have LOTS of photos to catch up on...)

It sounds like winter is moving back in this week.  It's been relatively mild this month so far, but the single digit temps and snow are to return...

I'm sorry I have neglected my blog this month, pinterest is to blame...kidding!  Although...  I plan to blog at least a couple times a week.  So please keep stopping back.

Have a nice Sunday!
Hugs!

Until we meet again!

This week I lost a dear co-worker to a short battle with cancer.  Marge was my work grandma. She was kind and caring but brutally honest.  I have always said I want to be like Marge when I grow up.

Her funeral was yesterday. It was a lovely service with many stories shared by her family, co-workers and library patrons.

God bless you Marge! I know you're up there with a book and a glass of wine.  Cheers!

Monday gratitudes

*A nice weekend with my family
*A "milestone" birthday for my mom this week
*Teaching a scrapbooking class coming up
*Beautiful weather
*A roof over my head
*Food on my table
*Healthy kids
*My blog readers and commenters

Have a blessed week!

Happy New Year!

Happy 2013! 

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!  It was a joyful time at our house.

I did not do very well with my 2012 goals
*Read 100 books (COMPLETED!)
* Run a 5K
* Finish DS's afghan
* Complete scrapbooks for:
-Vegas    completed
-Disney
-Hawaii
-Tennessee
* START covered bridge wall hanging quilt
* Do at least 1 photo shoot each month
* Day hike in at least 3 different state parks: Starved Rock State Park (3/31/12); Matthiessen State Park (3/31/12)

I'm hoping for a little better job at this in 2013. So I hope to accomplish:
*Read 65 books
*Run or walk 250 miles
*Start covered bridge wall hanging quilt
*Finish DS's afghan
*Knit 6 pairs of socks
*Spend more time doing things that I want to do (I know there's really no measure for this)

Our family had a good 2012 and we hope for another great year this year.
Hoping you & yours a healthy, prosperous 2013!

Friday Fun

For a little baseball fun, check out:
Great Names in Baseball

Greetings!

I hope your holiday season has been joyful!

I'm sorry I haven't blogged in almost 2 weeks. Work has been draining and I don't have the will to sit in front of the computer when I'm home.

I will get back to blogging soon!  Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Monday gratitudes!

*A fun weekend with my three favorite people
*Hugs & kisses
*Amazing theatre productions
*A week of holiday excitement ahead
*A place of employment that gives holiday bonuses
*Starting a new program at our local library
*Emails from "lost" friends
*Christmas cards
*Watching DD enjoy White Christmas for the first time
*My blog readers & comments
*The strength DH & I have found to encourage our kids to continue on with their days even in the wake of senseless events

Wishing you all a week with many things to be grateful for!

My heart aches!

Praying for those affected directly by the horrific school shooting in Connecticut!  Our thoughts are with you all!

Our district sent out a message tonight reminding parents to monitor their children's news viewing and that they would hve counselors on hand next week.  Our daughter (who's 8) overheard it and told us they had just practices their drill for this a couple of weeks ago.  I am sure there are questions coming and I pray we handle them well.

God bless all those children, teachers, faculty and their families!

Friday Fun

My favorite Christmas movie. The official trailer...enjoy!
Now go watch the movie!

Is it Friday yet?

It has been a long, slow, stressful, complain filled (mostly from me) week.  Is it over? Is it over?  I think working 12 days in a row, really does take its toll.  Sigh!

We did go see Christmas lights the other night and despite the fact that I came home in a crummy mood, it made me happy.  AND - it was an enjoyable evening with my husband and kids.

This weekend, DD & I are off to the theat-ahh (said in my snooty voice...) to see "Cinderella". She is super excited! And I enjoy your girls outings - here's hoping the Chicago precipitation will hold off.  I'm hoping to finish our Christmas shopping too.

What are your weekend plans?

Monday gratitudes

Good morning!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was filled with work at the library, but I guess that's ok.

This last week, I have been grateful for:
*My family and their silliness (it's a stress reliever)
*My jobs
*An evening with DH & DD that was a lot of fun
*A compliment from a client at work

I hope you all have much to be grateful for.
Have a great week!

Book review - The Autobiography of Santa

The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fun Chrstmas-y read.  A lot of background on Santa's history written in a fun way. I was leery about this at first but was entertained and read it quickly.

To all who celebrate...

Friday Fun - Movies

DH and I are looking forward to this movie coming out (Dec 25)

DH &I have seen a couple of Cirque shows (and they're AMAZING!) and hope this movie does them justice....

What movies are you looking forward to seeing?

Have a great weekend!

Happy December!

I hope this post finds you all well!

I'm sorry I've been bad about posting the past couple of weeks. I can't promise I will be posting a lot this month. It's a busy month, anyway.  Work is CRAZY busy and I come home exhausted.  Please know that I appreciate you all stopping by and commenting!

We have our cards out, house decorated and almost all our shopping done, which is a relief! We might actually be a little "ahead" this year...

In college sporting news...our Huskies are headed for the Orange Bowl!!!!! Our household (and most of town) is ecstatic. Poo poo to the critics!  I hope they at least make a game of it and if they win - all the better! Hubby and the kids are off to the pep rally tonight.    GOOOOOOOOOO HUSKIES!!!!!

How are your holiday preparations coming? I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season!