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tagged... I was tagged...

2006-09-26T09:44:00.000-04:00

Ok so, I have this friend, her name is Ginger... well first I have to say, I thought she was my friend, after this tag, I'm not so sure...lol I'm joking Ginger... What ever it takes to update my bog I guess.

These are the rules to play blogtag:

List 5 weird things about yourself or your pets.
Tag 5 friends and list them.
Those people need to write on their blogs about 5 weird things, and state the rules, and tag 5 more people.
Don't forget to let the people you tag know by posting a comment on their blog! Here are my weird things-
I can't sit and watch a movie without falling asleep during it somewhere.
I can't do laundry during the week without it being left in either the washer or dryer. I just don't have the energy after working all day.
I'm addicted to Tim Hortons coffee. They know me by name, I go every morning.
The older I get, the less I like to cook. Eating is over rated.
My dog has to sleep with me.

Now I'm tagging,

Paige, Meredith, Martha, Kathy and Jen

UGHH

2006-09-13T16:06:00.000-04:00

First I need to say I have been trying to do this for 3 days........ but blogger was being an ass.

Well its been a little bit since I drop all my blogger peeps a note. I don't have a very good excuse, other then every day life. Lets see.....

Got the kids back to school last week. Both of them in high school, both going to a different school. Tawn at St. T's and Court at Bayside. Tawni the poor kid had homework every single night. She didn't mind as much as I did. Man I don't have the patience to work all day an then come home and have to help. Don't get me wrong, its not I don't want to help, but come on if I wanted to be a teacher I'd a been a teacher. Hopefully this week isn't as bad.

Now Court on the other hand only had 2 nights and only maybe for 45 min max. She kills me she never has any home work. Well that's her story.

We went to the year end barn party Friday night. We had so much fun. We always do when we go to the barn. We finally made it home at 3:30 am. Yup, 3:30. I was a little tired on Saturday, but after a nap I was a fresh as a daisy...lol My knees were sore from all the dancing that I did, but I needed to do something to burn the KFC off that I'd ate for supper..lol

I've been doing really good watching what I am eating. I'm determined to lose some poundage before I go south in January. I have been going to the gym too. I always seem to drag my butt to get there but once I am done I have more energy then a barrel of monkeys.

I was wonderful surprised on Saturday when I opened my email to see an email from Ange Barton at Sweet Shoppe Designs asking if I was interested in being part of her team. Uhm, yeah hello of course I am, I quickly shot her back a reply . I'm sure she could tell I was jumping for joy...I was bouncing like a kid on sugar. She is so so nice, and her designs rock. They are so my style. I can't wait to get started.

holy snap dragons

2006-08-21T21:58:00.001-04:00

Wow was I surprised to see this when I headed over for my daily checks.

Shocked I tell ya shocked. I am thrilled an these gals over there work hard to keep that site going. Tons of behind the stuff goes on while we all pop in an out to a post here and a post there. Girls, if you are reading this.... my hat's off to you!

Not too much new here. The summer is wrapping up, wow 2 weeks and the kids will be back to school. My baby is headed to grade 9. Wow, grade nine. It will be an interesting year for her. New school, new friends. I'm sure she will be fine.

We got the annual Brewster Corn fest this weekend. I am quite looking forward to it. Lots of drinks, bad singing, crazy dancing and some corn. We always have a good time. Its my brother. Well the closest thing I'll ever have to a brother. I'll be sure and get some photos since it's aways a good time. Last year we finally went to bed at 5 am.. only to get up at 9. I soon realized I'm too old for that, but I doubt it will stop me from doing the same thing this year...lol

holy snap dragons

2006-08-21T21:58:00.000-04:00

2006-08-10T16:15:00.000-04:00

Lots of stuff going on. Man it's hard to get back into the swing of things after being off on vacation. I sometimes think you need a vacation from the vacation.
I didn't think I was ever going to get caught up on the laundry.

Lets see Tuesday night was ball. Wow, we were like the bad news bears... I mean it's a fun league and all but some of the teams are a little more serious then others. My team not being one of them. We couldn't catch the ball to save our lives...lol Oh well it is a fun league.

I made it on yet another team. I'm proud to tell you all that I'm a tripper. A Jen Trippetti that is. She's so sweet and so much fun. I let her know in the beginning that I wanted to be part of her team but I wasn't sure I could meet her layout requirements. We made an agreement and it's great because it works for both of us. -- I'm happy about that.

I just got Kathy Moore new Washed Worn and Faded

Such wonderful colours I can't wait to put this baby to use. I will by the weekend.

Then there is Kim Hill's new Serene Summer Kit

The colours in this kit talk to me. I love them. :) Great work Kim. You've been cranking out some great kits lately.

The weather has turned cooler. The night time temp is suppose to go down to 11c or 52f. That tells me that the summer is coming to an end. The day time weather has been warm, and it's suppose to be warm this weekend. I just wish it'd would last longer. Why does the winter seem so so long?

The lotto here wasn't won last night. It's not 42 million for Saturday's draw. Now I say 42 million... what the heck would a person do with 42 million dollars. Me, I'd quit my job and stay home and scrap all day. I'd travel, I'd boost my satellite up to the fastest it could go.. heck... I'd buy the satellite world, I mean I prolly could it's 43 million...lol
In my humble opinion when it's that hi I think they should do 42 draws of 1 million rather then 1 draw. Lets that way I'd have more of a chance, right.

Think about it.... what would you do with 42 million?

2006-08-05T22:49:00.000-04:00

wow I'm a bad blogger. For that I am sorry. It seems that I get all caught up in every day life and days and weeks pass by and before I know it I'm like the Blog the damn blog....lol

Lots of things have happened since my last up date. I don't even know where to start and I'm not sure I should bore you with my details.....

We spent this past Mon - Thurs at the cottage. Us and the kids with a friend each. That worked out well except the friend Court wanted to come couldn't and all her closer ones couldn't either. She asked her last hope and well she wasn't aware what picking up after herself ment. Water bottles where she left them. She'd eat and leave her plate at the table when everyone else took theirs to the sink, go figure. It's just too bad that kids are raised like that. I told my gals that I hope they didn't act like that when they were out at other places. Help is always a welcoming thing.

The weather was stinkin hot. At one point DH's truck said it was 98 and that was without the humidy. I thought we'd die. We all spent that night in the living room it was the coolest place which was still stinking hot. The weather Wednesday was cooler but not much.
Wednesday night we had a bad bad storm. We lots power for 2.5 hrs but no damage. There were reports of tornados not that far from us.

Now, I'm off to do some scrappin... :)

2006-07-23T16:14:00.000-04:00

Wow, I stayed up till 2:30 last night scrapping with these new sketches . Yes I have some news for you....Check it out........

Just call me Yogi Beary.....lol I am thrilled to make this team I tell ya. What better gig is this ... sketches and fonts. I think I'm dreaming.
Kimberly has such a firey sense of humor, I can tell this is gonna be lots of fun!!

The team was announced last night at 12:01 and I stayed up til 2:30 playing with the sketches. There has been a little learning curve let me tell you. I am a DIP user but Kim creates her sketches in PS so it can be a little messy. Thanks to my wonderful pal Paige, she was right there in Hello explaining it to me step by step. I think I'm on my way to learning PSE 4. It's not bad just gotta wrap ya head around the layers.

Kristi, if you're reading this, I still love you too. Sorry I was MIA.

Haven't done much of anything today. Re-did the layout I was working on last night..lol. It was funny last night. My 17 yr old was telling me to go to bed, then at 2:30 my hubby came down gave me that evil eye and went back to bed. I'm like what, I'm scrapping and I'm not tired. What's your problem....lol Needless to say, I packed 'er in soon after that. I felt like a kid getting caught reading thier comics under their blankets with a flash light...lol

Well this cat's off to scrap some more... Unless someone wants to tell me what to make for supper.... Eating is SO over rated....

Later peeps

bad bad girl

2006-07-19T15:45:00.000-04:00

I'm so bad... Good thing I don't treat my real life friends like I treat my blog. If I did I wouldn't have any friends now would I. Maybe that's why I have very little traffic, it's only understandable.

I've been lurking around over at the Digi Shop Talk. I've signed up and posted a couple layouts over there. It's a great place, everyone's so nice. There is TONNES of information there one wouldn't need to go anywhere else. Wow it's big. I feel so little there. I get lost there, in fact I spend hours there cruising the boards. I mean I lose track of time it's that bad...lol I like it don't get me wrong, I just feel wowed...lol

So, I'm back from holidays. Monday wasn't bad at all. Kinda weird actually. Then Tuesday hit. Wow I won't bore you with the details but lets just say some people don't know jack, and I don't mean jack black....lol

I need to readdress my last post. My dd has been bullied and does get treated pretty crappy sometimes. At the time of my post I was upset at the way that she had so recently been treated. I was feeling blue perhaps it was a combination of things needless to say I made a layout to help me feel better and to let her know that things will get better. The support that I have received through comment on my blog as well as the email have been wonderful. Thank you to all the girls that sent their love. You all are great. She is doing much better and so am I.

The kids went last Friday night too see The All American Rejects. They had a great time and were able to get really close to the stage. After the show they were able to meet Tyson Ritter and get a couple photos. They are still flying high off that show.

Well better get back to work....

Ugh kids can be so mean

2006-07-12T18:28:00.000-04:00

I thought about whether or not to post this entry, then I thought if I could stop this from happening to someone else it's worth it.

My youngest has had a not so perfect life as far as friends go. She for what ever reason is the butt of most jokes, and get taken advantage of what seems like almost constantly. She has never had a "real" close friend and to be honest I'm not really sure why. She's got the biggest heart of any 14 year old that I know. Yet it doesn't stop kids from being kids. I get so mad I could call every kid, line em up an give em a talkin too. Ok, what would that do.

Yesterday, my dd had a pool party she invited 12 gals, 4 showed up. No biggy, the 8 that didn't come all had good excuses of why they couldn't and she was fine with that. Of the 4 that came, 3 went off an formed to me what seemed like a innocent group. Now looking back they were always off doing their own thing., inside when my dd and the other gal was out, or out side when the other 2 were in. Keep in mind all but one gal had been here before. They are good kids.

At the end of the party they decided they were going to the mall today. I was driving them in. My dd called them at 10 to make sure they were up and we were on track, - they weren't they had just gotten up. My dd said no problem we'll be there in 15 mins. She hangs up. Not 5 mins later she gets a call the gal said her mom had agreed to drive them all in later .. and for my dd to call her back later on. No biggy to my dd, but my alarms were tweaked a little. I thought no problem we'll give them the benefit of doubt. About 5 hrs later me dd calls the gal. The story now goes to they only have room for 2 and not 3 which leaves her out. UGH!
Ok, that's when I lose it. It just makes me mad beyond belief that they do this to her. They lead her along. If they had no intention of having her go with them then tell her. It breaks my heart because she's always chasing friendships. Too me it seems like she's always chasing the gals whom ever they are to get the acceptance she so wants. I am trying to show her and teach her that she doesn't need these kids and that she's so much better then these kids and the popularity game they play. I just wish she could find that one kid that she connects with.

Sorry for the spell but man it irks me.

Home alone

2006-07-08T20:46:00.000-04:00

Yes, I'm home alone and I don't like it..lol It's not too often I get to be home alone, house all to my self. Hubby is working, oldest dd is at a show and the youngest dd is babysitting. This leaves me here alone til maybe 11:30 UGH....

I'm not scrared or anything. I just sorta look around an my mind starts thinking about alot of things. Like holy shit, what am I gonna do when they leave me an go off to school. It won't be for just one evening. It'll be longer, am I ready for that. Sure it's only a few years away, but really am I ready?

Hubby was talking the other night saying that when the kids leave home and head off to school we'd sell this house and move. I'm not really thrilled to think about that either. I love this house. We built it 10 yrs ago, only our second home ever. I was sad to leave the first house. So many memories, we started our life together there. Our first born, all that stuff. She who needs a 2500 sq ft house for 2 people . I mean really. He did peek my interest though when he said we'd build, but smaller and it would be done when we moved in... lol
See with this house we both worked 2 full time jobs and worked on this during our time off. At night after working, in the morning before work. It wasn't easy, but we did it. When we moved in it wasn't done, which seemed like no big deal except that we are still finishing it. Landscaping is a must and it will be done. I don't care what it cost, it will be complete, to the point of possibly having grass.

Ok, so it's not bad enought that I have my own blog, Miss Mer made a CT blog....lol It's no biggy, just one more place to log on an yammer a bit. I think it's a great idea really, we all can interact with each other and post our latest layouts. It'll be fun.

K, I'm gonna go scrap or somefin.... turn the music up really loud an sing..please don't call the cops. It's me ya hear an not the neighbours cat in heat....lol

2006-07-06T13:02:00.000-04:00

Lets see what have I done today... I have scrapped 2 layouts ( which I can't show quite yet) with Meredith Fenwicks new Personality Collection due out July 9th.

If you wanna see snipets check out Meredith's blog. Oh an ya might wanna bookmark her blog so you can check back often. She gives out the bestest blog freebies.

It's over cast and looks like rain here, of course it's hubby's day off. He had to go in this morning for a meeting and the sun was shining and it was warm. He called and he's on his way home and now this is what it looks like.

You know that only means one thing.... scrapping weather...lol

Big Brother starts tonight. Whooeee! We have a BB pool at work just like the Survivor one. We drew numbers . Which ever house guest enters on our number that is who we are. Keep your fingers crossed. I'm #2, I'll be the second house guest that enters. Go Jeanelle....lol I loved her. It should be interesting.

Well seems like I've done enough damage here, I'll leave you for now. Happy Thursday.

This is the life

2006-07-05T09:14:00.000-04:00

I'm sitting on the back deck making this entry, listening to the early morning birds cherp away, thinking to my self... wow I love holidays.
I've got the second load of laundry and the first load is on the line. There is a slight breeze and the sky is blue for the most part. Bout as close to paradice as I'm gonna get....lol

Hubby has gone to take the truck in for an oil change. When he gets home that is when the work is going to start. We've got to move some top soil and level out the lawn. He'd like to get the 2 steps finished that he started a few days ago. Seems that the jobs take longer then you've got to work, and his luck would have it lately that it seems to want to rain on his days off.

I promised a photo of the back flower beds, nothing too fancyWe but still a little something to look at when you're sitting out here.

Well I'd better scoot, hubby just pulled in the driveway. I'll see ya later.
Have a great Wednesday.

MIA

2006-07-03T08:34:00.000-04:00

Whew you miss me... I'm sorry I've been a little mia. I was lost in what seemed like a million things. Now looking back on the past couple weeks I think it wasn't that many things.

We had graduation and here are a couple photos from the night.

I am so kicking my self now. I didn't get any pictures of she an I or her and her sister. I thought I had everything all planned out and then all of a sudden time just ran away from me. Sometimes I can be such a ditz.

Today is the first day of my 2 week vacation. I don't really have anything planned other then lounging around the pool and or hangin outside. I need to stain the back deck so I've been told..lol dh suggested it. I'll do it I have no issues with that but it will have to be done in sections, because it can't be done in the hot sun, and well the deck is on the west side of the house.

I finally put some cedar mulch on the back flower beds. The flowers in them are going great guns. It's sorta funny because we just tossed some top soil on a heap last year, made it like a kidney shape and planted some perennials. Hosta, iris, purple and white cone flowers. A mix of plants that I had to break down from the front flower beds. The cone flowers are almost as tall as me. I guess I'm doin something right. I'll get a pic and post it later. I can do that, i'm on holidays remember...lol

Before I forget, you've got to check out the cool happening going on over here
Lots and lots of great things.

2006-06-21T15:59:00.000-04:00

Today is suppose to be the longest day of 2006. It's the first day of summer. The weather out side is sunny and warm. I say let summer begin.

ok, so work is crazy still. Ever work with some people an just want to strangle them at the end of the day? I work in a office with 12 people. That's not so bad. I share a cube with 4 people . One of the guys in my cube is SUPER hyper, and someday I just don't have the energy to deal with him. Some times when I walk in the door first thing in the morning he's already wound up tighter then a top. He is the type of person that when he wants to know something it can't wait he's got to know if now. Everything for him is so extreme. UGH, I'm just not in the mood.

I bought some stamped alphas over at Scrap Artist. They are having a huge sale. You should check it out.

stamped alpha's

Kim Hill has just released a new kit too. I think it's worth checking out too.

I am alive

2006-06-20T14:52:00.000-04:00

ok ok so I've been a little MIA. I guess it's because I don't / didn't really have anything to talk about. I know I'm a boring person I can't help it...lol

I was told by my pal that it was time I updated my blog so here goes....lol

Let see what have I been up too? The weekend weather was warm and sunny. I spent most of the time outside by the pool. Saturday night we went to some friends for a BBQ. It was a good time. That's what nice weather is all about, having a few drinks and spending time with friends.

Last night we had some pouring rains and wild cracks of thunder. The lightening lit up the whole sky. I did see on the news that parts of Texas were flooded. I hope your ok Paige. I know you're in AZ visiting your dad, but I still wonder about things back home.

I have the dd grade 8 graduation on Monday the 26th. I am working half the day and then taking her to g et her hair done and make up. If we have time we'll fit in nails too. I will have to make some salads or something for dinner as the in laws are coming. Maybe we'll have burgers and salads.

I did a couple of layouts : here they are ...

Work is a little crazy as we all gear up for our 2 week shut down. I remember years back we'd shut down for 2 weeks when Ford and GM did and there wouldn't be any issues. Now we plan to shut down for 2 weeks when they do, but for one reason or another we always end up having to work it. We meaning me and or someone in my department. I work in materials. This year we'll even have some production people working as demands are strong. That's good, that means were busy. Let's hope it stays that way. I hope that everyone gets all rested up over the holidays and comes back with a strong desire to work. :)

2006-06-05T15:55:00.000-04:00

I've been a little slack in the updating your blog department. Honestly, there isn't much to tell ya about.

Lets see, my dd made it on to county for 1500 meters in track and field. She competes on Wednesday. Send her good luck vibes. :)

It took me like 3 days to get over my shin splints from baseball last Tuesday. I play again tonight. Here's hoping that I am better in the out field then I was last week. :) It's all for fun but you still don't wanna look all dumb.

Finished planting the garden yesterday. We've got tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, beets, yellow beans and green onions. I love growing a garden, and there isn't anything like fresh cucs or tomatoes, or going out to pick a pot of fresh beans for the nights supper.

I haven't scrapped anything in ages. I lots my mojo, and the weathers been so warm I was spending some free time outside. I have some new papers I need to use not to mention commitments of the teams I am on. I'll get my groove back. Rome wasn't built in a day, right?

Hot Hot Hot

2006-05-31T12:20:00.000-04:00

wow, it's been so hot here and I love it. Yesterday with the humidity they said it felt like 43c. What's 43, you might ask.. its like 116f . Our pool is already 80 degrees. I don't think it's ever been 80 this early in the year. It's ok because the kids love it.
They said this weather is just the start of what is to come. A record breaking hotter then usual summer. I say, bring it on.

You might of noticed I've been a little MIA - (paige) No I'm not mad. Just the weather has been so nice Ive not been infront of the computer.

We had unexpected company stop in for a swim Monday night. It was funny really, my hubby's good pal an his wife.
Last night it was our first ball game. I haven't played ball in years, no I'm not saying how many , lets just leave it at years. Anyhow, my feilding skills need a little work but mommma was right on the money when she got up to bat. I made it to base all 4 times I was at bat. My second time up I got a double even. It was alot of fun, my legs are a litle sore but I think I'll make it. It's only once a week so that's all good.

Gotta nother busy night. Gotta take the ydd to get fitted for her grad dress. My sil is doing the alterations. dd id graduating from grade 8 in a couple weeks.

It was track and feild yesterday for her. She is moving on to County for the 1500. She'll be compeating aganist other kids from the different school boards in the area. Wish her luck and lets hope it's not as hot next week for them.

Better scoot.

2006-05-27T21:42:00.000-04:00

kitty, kitty. Meow, Meow. That's what I heard when I stepped outta the shower.
Yes the kitty kitty is still around. DH thinks kitty kitty was dropped off here since she's not a kitty.
She was gone all day, then at once point when I was outside I called kitty kitty and out of the woods she came. I think she likes us. :)

Did this layout yesterday, tried to post it at TDC but the site was down. It's there now.

Kathy Moores new kit called Funky Fresh Fun an you can get it here

This pack is great. Lots of great things.

I cut the ditch. UGH, it's no easy job, this ditch. 22 feet of ditch, on a break ya back kinda hill. One of those ditches that you need to cut in 2 stages. 1 from the ditch going up an one from the ditch coming down. Then you crawl back to the garage, because your back is about broke an your legs are kilin. Awe, the joys of living in the country.....lol
I was so hot when I was done that I went in the pool. 68 degrees it was, but when i was 220 degrees 68 felt wonderful. Then when I got out of the pool I sat in the sun, to dry off of course....lol. I was in heaven. Tomorrow it's suppose to be warmer. I hope so.

2006-05-26T21:44:00.000-04:00

omg am I sore. The muscles in my legs are all pulled from bending over pulling the weeds. Sad as it seems,yes I'm so outta shape. The backs of my legs are all tight. I was going to go back to the gym, and well I guess this has just convinced me that I need to. UGH I hate that.

It rained here all day, it was a nice soft rain and I really don't mind that. It makes everything seems so clean an wet.

I got caught up on the laundry and house cleaning today. Nothing like cleaning the house when they're isn't a sole around. NOW, if I can only keep it like that...lol

I was sitting at the table tonight an see a ktty go across the lawn. I opened the door talked in my kitty kitty voice and coaxed her up on to the deck, where she loved the affection I was handing out. I love kitty's, to me they are so soothing. Our Rosie dog has other ideas though. She doesn't like to share the affection.
I think the kitty is a stray or wild cat. We have them here, although none every this close before. We got some tuna and feed kitty kitty. She was thrilled.

Isn't she pretty. I wonder if she'll be back tomorrow? I'll keep you posted.

Better scram, I'm getting real tired. Happy Friday.

Couple day's off

2006-05-25T19:09:00.000-04:00

Today was a weird one. I took a couple of day's off. I had some time owing an I needed a break so I thought, pff it'll be nice the end of May I'll take sometime off.

We got half of the garden planted. We've got the cucumbers in an the radishes as well as green onions. I need to get some tomatoes and we're gonna try green papers again. Last year our green pepers didn't grow. We're not sure why, almost like it was too hot for them. I have my bean seeds soaking an will plant them tomorrow.

I also picked up a few flowers. I thought I might do my containers but I planted some of the flowers in the back flower beds. I love the colour, and all I had back there was green. All of this work today leaves me whipped. I guess I'm not used to the manual labour...lol

I was lucky enough to see my new friend today.

I put out some peanut suet and low an behold he came while I was out in the flower bed. I was as close as like 3 feet to him. He didn't care as long as I didn't move. This photo was take of him up in the tree. I love birds, and living here, we have our fair share of birds.

I need to get off here an scrap. I haven't jack today. :) Well not jack scrap, but I did do jack plant the flowers.

whoo whoo an the winner is......

2006-05-22T15:35:00.000-04:00

Holy cow, I can't hadly believe it. I won this:

Val Gal was having a draw on her blog. 93 people entered an momma was picked....lol I can hardly wait to get my grubs on it....lol

So, lets see what else is new. Worked a half day today. It's a holiday here in Canada. The first long weekend of the year. That always makes me feel good. Makes me feel like summer is just around the corner. Although this weekends weather sucked BIG time. It was cold, wet, an we even had hail..... in may. UGH!

I need to buy my bedding flowers and finish weeding the back flower bed. It better get warm soon. Maybe I'll do that on Thursday or Friday, I've booked it off.

Saturday soaker

2006-05-20T13:52:00.000-04:00

I can't believe that I havn't written in almost a week. For that I am sorry dear blog.

It's raining here again today. It's rained on and off for the last week. It's dull damp, and drains you of all your ambitions.

We went to a barn party last night. I was alot of fun. Its a barn, that is not in use anymore on our friends parents property. The bottom level has been all cleaned with a bar that has stools an a bunch of fridges to keep the drinks cool. Oh and lets not forget the dance floor. Barn boards, and sure took a beating last night as we call cut a rug...lol We never got home until 2 am. I had so much planned to do today, but I'm feeling lazy. Very lazy. :) Hubby is having a nap now as we sleep.
Guess it goes to show you we're not 20 anymore. :)

Well I need to get some scrapping done. Have a great soaker saturday.

2006-05-15T16:09:00.000-04:00

Oh I was so tired this morning when the alarm rang off. I knew the I would be after staying up until 2:30 am on Saturday night, scrapping. I felt just like a kid. I was tired and I was ready for bed when the kiddo called to tell me she was done work and needed a ride home. I didn't think that she was ever going to call.
When I returned home from getting here, I was wide awake, that the reason I stayed up so late.

Nothing really planned for this evening. I would like to do some more scrapping. Wait don't I want to scrap every night....lol

I told you that I am now part of Kathy Moores team. I'm stoked about that. I made my first layout last night, with her new washed, warn and faded. I was really happy about how it turned out, but no ones commented, so maybe it's not as good as I think it is....lol

Ok...heed this as your warning... I'm about to rant....lol

Remember I was telling you about my outta time co worker. Well I've sorta come to some conclusions for his lack of time. Too much phone time. PERIOD.
No really, he had to call a customer about an issue, 28 minutes later he brings up the reason for the call. Yes, 28 minutes of wasted chit chat about life , kids, nothing!! Now don't get me wrong good customer relations are important, but if time is an issue for you then maybe you shouldn't waste 28 minutes of it. The worse part is that it's never going to change. Its' been raised with the supervisor, and he doesn't seem to care. I swear though, if this guy mentions one thing to me about his time constraints I'll let him have it. I am not one to mix my words. And I totally have NO issue with how people spend their days, hours minutes etc, what I do have an issue with is when he complains about the lack of his time. It's messed up!

Happy Mothers Day.. to all the mommies

2006-05-14T19:13:00.000-04:00

Whew mothers day, 2006. What does that mean? Well to me it ment I was up at 8 made coffee and had the lap top in hand by 830. Hubby woke me up when he came home from work, no biggy, except I was a little tired since I never went to bed til 2 am. I don't know what got into me , I was wide awake afer I got home from getting the kid from work. I don't feel too bad, I expect that it will hit me tomorrow when the alarm goes off at 5:45..

The kids and I went to see my mom an give her the tile thing a ma do that I made for her. She was thrilled to pieces. She loved it. I'm gonna make one for the mil. Just need to think about what I want to do. It's so easy and if you want to know how to do it, here is what I did:
Mod podge thing a ma do

I'm going to make some for my self too. I am gonna make smaller ones . I need to figure out what the print shop is doing first. See I saved the photo of my mom at 7x7 as I knew the tile was 8x8 I wanted a white border all the way around. When I got it printed it was bigger then the 8x8 tile. They said it was only 7x7, bull crap! I saved it at 7x7 and it's bigger then 8x8, what do I look that dumb....lol
Luckly, she didn't charge me the 3.99 fee for opening my jump drive and clicking my file , cause gawd knows that's worth 3.99...lol I really really like the richness of the print when they do it. I have a good printer here at home, but it won't do that richness. I'm gonna take all my files an get them printed at .37 a print after the 3.99 fetch fee it's not bad at all.
K enough about that... :)

I am on yet another team. Kathy Moore I was pretty out going in how I landed this gig. I sent her mail and asked her if she was looking for someone like me...lol apparently she was, cuz she said yes. I"m thrilled to be part of her team. She's a great designer. Real fresh designs, something for everyone.
I need to figure out how to make the blickies flash down the side bar. :)

I'm watchin 60 minutes.. leave the Dixie Chicks alone damn it.....you go Nat. I don't blame you for not being ready to make nice. The Chicks will rule again!!!

Well I'm off to scrap yet again... a gals gotta scrap when she can right....lol

A little something for my mommy

2006-05-13T15:45:00.000-04:00

(credits- Everything by Kim Hill- Amasing Grace)

Yup, I made one of those tile mod podge thing a ma do's for my mom for mothers day. Really what do you get someone who's got everything. How bout a tile thing a ma do.
It was my fist attempt an you know what, it wasn't hard at all. I plan on making one for the mil too. I won't see her til next week so I do have some time. I also plan on making a couple for my self of my favorite lay outs of the kids. What about getting smaller tiles an making them to hang on the wall or something like that. :)

There is a huge sale over at The Digi Chick. Everything 50% off, but only for today. Head on over and get your self some savings.

Gotta cut this short gotta take the kiddy to work.

Wow, it's Friday

2006-05-12T23:05:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I'm just realizing it's been 3 day's since I blogged. What's up with that? Let's see what I did:
Wednesday I went out for dinner with my pal Lori. It was the first time we'd gotten together since she was on vacation in March. We had a great time. We always do.
Thursday, I rigged up the external hard drive to the lap top so I had all my files an not just some of them. I am so much happier now, with all my files.

Tonight I scrapped a page. The first page I've made in almost a week. I was in a little funk, plus I was too invloved in chattin on the lap top, to get anything done...lol I think I've calmed that down now. :) I bought a mouse for the lap top so that makes scrapping alot easier too. It's wireless, that's so cool.

Here is my page. I took some pictures tonight when I got home from work, of our babies..

(papers an tape by Jeanelle Paige @ SDC ) Alpha by Jan Crowley

Aren't they sweet. They'll soon be leaving the nest. I hope they make it.

I've been browsing the layouts at UDS
wow some wonderful pages over there. I dunno how they'll pick who is to move on. YIKES!
Good luck to all you gals!! You're all winners.

We'll I'm fading, so I'm logging off til tomorrow.

How bad is this

2006-05-09T21:14:00.000-04:00

I am laying here in bed doing this blog entry. I have to tell you that this is the first time I've had my baby in the bedoom. I just thought to my self I wanna take this an see how it feels to use it while I'm laying down. See sometimes when I am on the couch it's not so comfortable. So in this short little while I've concluded already that its comfortable and I can type like a wild person.
I need to metion that while I'm making this entry, I am watching a show called Talking to Americaians. This is the first time I've watched this show. Holy crap it's funny. It punks jokes at the lack of knowledge that some American's have when it comes to Canada. Some of the things that they are asking them is too funny.
The prime minister, Tim Horton just got a double double....lol Oh gesh...

Ok, so I tried to load some papers and stuff on here but the dvd burner on the desk top had other ideas. And, I've come to the quick conclusion that I'm gonna need a mouse in order to scap. I'm just not used to the workings of it. It's suppose to rain here all weekend so maybe I'll get all that done.

I guess I should get off here an give in to the sand man that is knocking on my shoulder, plus I need to watch this show....I'm tearing up its so funny.

Nat, I miss ya n the ole nails ain't been the same since you left. Don't forget to leave me a comment eh.

Until next time...

Life is Good

2006-05-07T14:18:00.000-04:00

ok so where do I start. I think I mentioned before that I bought a lotto ticket, the jackpot was 35 million. NO, I didn't win, in fact not even a free ticket. I was sorta bummed about that. I mean I normally at least win a free ticket.
I soon got over not winning a free ticket, once I came home with this baby.

I have been wanting a laptop since I got the satilite internet. To me nothing could be cooler then to sit on the couch and chat, scrap and surf, no cords attached. I was feeling pretty bad too that I was in the office, scrapping while hubby was out in the family room. Now we can at least sit beside each other and both be happy.
That is a win in it self. Wow. I scored big.!!

So, yesterday was NSD-- national scrapbooking day. Tons of stuff went on and tons of sales not the mention the freebies. I have to be honest, I felt really over whelmed while in the chat rooms with 100 plus people. I could barely keep up. I am sorry if someone was talking to me while in chat and I never acknownledged them. I truely never seen it.

I haven't scapped a thing. I still need to install DIP on the lap top so I can. I spent the better part of yesterday afternoon installing AND downloading the updates. I wasn't about to pay future shop 189.00 to do this. Can you believe it 189.00, that's insane. I have been too busy running around the house reading peoples blogs and eating my dinner or lunch . It's like a live newspaper.
We had friends come over last night and I had my lap top on my lap, and we got to debating how old Reba was . So I just whipped on over to google and poof I had the information. Who wouldn't want one of these just for that very reason...lol

I was outside early, tilling up the back flower beds, I had to stop because my back as killing and because hubby started to cut the lawn, which in turn stired up the black flies. Hence, thats why I'm making a blog entry. :)

I'm out, need to take the kid to work. :)

Happy Sunday to you.

Martha, I hope your famly and your self are feeling better.
Kristi, where have you been, I miss our talks.
Kim, do you read my blog?
Becky, are you still being quirky?
Jeanelle, I still don't see my blog on your blog, what gives?..lol
Tiff, I have my cards done for this week, I'll get them to you. I promise, please tell me I'm not the only one who hasn't sent them in. :)

2006-05-04T16:03:00.000-04:00

Thursday, ahh the sweet smell of almost the weekend. Water is coming on Friday for the pool. We can't wait. It doesn't mean we'll be in it by the weekend, but IT does mean, summer is on it's way. YEAH !!!

I was able to get one of my pages done last night. I'm happy how it turned out. I just love little Alex's smile.

CG Essentials Is having a contest. Check it out. It's bound to be fun, fun, fun.

I've been seriously thinking about getting a laptop. Problem is I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for one. I have been looking at a few models. I don't need anything fancy. Ram and hard drive space is top on my list. I have the DVD/CD burner in the desktop, so I don't really need another one.
If anyone of you 3 blog readers that I have, want to offer suggestions please feel free.

2006-05-03T16:00:00.000-04:00

wacky Wednesday. I say wacky because I was trying to come up with some smart catchy name. Looks like our warm sunny weather is going to come to an end. It's clouding over tonight with chances of rain. I guess we need the rain but I need the sun......lol

Miss Martha, wow she's sure had a tough go of it. It's not been her year to shine that's for sure. I know if this poor girl didn't have bad luck she wouldn't have any luck. I know that she's a special person. I say that because I would of busted by now. Miss Martha, you are an angel. You might not see it but really you are . Keep up the chin girl, it's gonna get better, it's gotta. The lotto here this week is 35 million, I'm buyin a ticket or 2 and if I strike it rich, you'll be on my list, that's a for sure!

I never made it near the computer last night, which is a rarity for me. I have to make 2 recipe cards by Saturday, and I have to scrap the swapped photo's Meredith and I did. I'm excited about this weeks cards, desert and Mexican. Wahoo!
I'm excited about the photo swap, but scared to death. The photo's the Meredith sent me are awesome . Alex is so sweet. BUT , Meredith is a designer, and I have to do her proud. Wish me luck.

Sun and Chicken al a king

2006-04-30T18:36:00.000-04:00

Wow, what a wonderful weekend-- weather wise. I don't think it could of been any better. I washed the chairs on the front porch. They were covered in dirt from the exhaust from the pellet stove. I guess it's a small price to pay for cheaper heat. :)

I was on the computer this morning doing my usual blog browsing and gallery searching when it hit me. I had this huge craving for chicken al a king. I dunno why, I just wanted something creamy and soul warming. It wasn't long after that, that I whipped out the ole crock pot and started on dinner. Lemme tell ya , it was delish.

I tilled up one of the back flower beds on my hands and knees. It looks better but I had to stop, my back was breaking. There I was in my shorts an tank top, soaking up the suns ray's, with my hands in the dirt. It doesn't get much better for me. I love flowers and I love taking care of them. I only got one done. I stopped to rest my back and have a drink, and there sits the trowel and fork along with the gloves by the second flower bed. Oh well there's always tomorrow. :)

Did I mention I got some colour today. I did. I'm partly broke out in heat rash and a slight sunburn. It happens to me every year. Usually the first sitting, I get the heat rash, it last for a couple of days then I'm fine. Who care I say, I've got some colour. :)

UGH, back to work tomorrow. I love my job don't get me wrong, I'm just really wishing that I could stay home more. Maybe one day soon I'll get there. :)

2006-04-29T14:30:00.000-04:00

I love this girl!! Thanks to her, I now have that lovely header. Isn't it beautiful! She took the time to send me an email with step by step directions. All the while she's playing doctor mom to her son. Martha, you're the bestest! THANKS so much. I'm a cool cat now, because of you...lol

Hope Joe is doing better.

K I'm out, I just wanted to give credit to Martha. Now I'm heading outside the sun is shining and it's warm.

Later peeeps... ( like I have peeps..lol )

2006-04-28T16:14:00.000-04:00

IT's FRIDAYYYYYYY

that is suppose to sound like I'm an announcer....lol NO big plans this weekend. Only to clean my house. I want to wash the kitchen floor. Looks like someone's spilled something in front of the fridge. When I questioned the subjects, each said it wasn't them. Funny how that happens eh.

The weather is suppose to be nice. Hubby is working days all weekend. I like that. It gives me a chance to get the house cleaned and him not in my hair while I do it.

I was able to scrap my recipe card for this weeks journal at TDC. This week it was bread. I decided to make Banana Bread. Low fat banana bread. I love banana bread and it's so easy to make.

Had a funny request last night from Court. Mom, she said, you think you can make meatloaf sometime soon. Like maybe this weekend? I say this is a funny request because most kids do not request meatloaf. Yeah, my kiddies are funny. They like the weird things. Go figure.

2006-04-27T16:26:00.000-04:00

Sunny and sorta warm here. It's windy, but least it's not raining. The weekend is suppose to be nice. I hope so, because I can so take a nice weekend now. I have to move my bleeding hearts and plant my climbing rose bush that I bought a couple of weeks back. I think tonight might be the night these babies get transplanted an planted.

Work has been crazy. It's not too bad for me, time management is a huge part of what I do. My colleague however struggles with it. He is having some issues with our lines meeting quota thus causing him to short ship. I feel bad for him only to a certain existent, because he still finds time to have idol chit chat and confab. I know he's busy, but in my heart of hearts I feel that if he talked a little less then he does then he'd have a few more minutes. I sit beside him and have to listen to him tell the same story over and over to everyone that walks in the door. To me if you're busy, then put your head down and get 'er done. I've mentioned our supervisor the issue as I see it. His reply, I should teach him some time management skills.

I never made it home last night until 8 pm. UGH. Courtney and I were getting our hair done. We both got hi- lights and cuts. Courtney got the funky 3 colours where as I did just the normal 1. :) We were both happy about the way that it turned out.

sick day-- taken

2006-04-25T18:47:00.000-04:00

I was sick today... wow I stood at the door on my way out thinking about throwing up or going to work. I thought maybe I was just hungry and that it would pass so I ventured on to work. I was home by 11:30. Not sure what hit me, I have a dull head ache now, but at least my stomach isn't flopping up, down and inside out. UGH it was bad.
On a pick me up note I am thrilled that Amy from SBB commented on my latest layout. That blue me away. Thanks so much Amy, I really am thrilled. I admire Amy. It can't be easy running any business let alone one that involves the internet and a bunch of woman......lol Here is the layout she commeted on...

Yes the rain has stopped. This afternoon it finally stopped... thank gawd...lol

2006-04-23T20:32:00.000-04:00

wow what a shopping trip. We ventured out to K town yesterday because the weather was calling for rain all day. Instead of sitting here at home watching the rain fall from the sky we went shopping as a family.

Warm Wednesday

2006-04-19T16:08:00.000-04:00

wow I can't believe how nice it is outside today. Nothing like a little tease of nice weather. I'll take it. Wish it was the weekend. It's suppose to rain here both Saturday and Sunday. Yes, rain is ok, but it's better when I am working.

Nothing really new to report here on my end. I'm thinking about getting a laptop. I've been looking at the Dell Inspiron 1300. I don't need anything fancy. I am only interested in RAM and hard drive really. I don't need a burner because my desktop has a burner, both dvd and cd. Would love any and all advice anyone is willing to offer on the laptop.

As you might remember I am in the recipe journal over at the digi chicks. It's been so great. This weeks topic, Main Dishes. I've been wracking my brains trying to think of a main dish recipe for this week. UGH, I'm freakin... once I figure that out, I'll have to figure out the layout... the pressure....lol Will I snap? Stay tuned to see...

I wonder what to have for supper tonight.... UGH that is almost a worse pain in the arse then rain on the weekend. Maybe I'll do BBQ hamburgers an dogs .... with a side salad. I think that's what we'll have.

2006-04-16T21:21:00.000-04:00

So like I mentioned I did a little scrapping over the weekend. Hubby was working nights and we needed to be as quiet as we could. What better way to be quiet then to scrap. I posted my layouts like I always do. I know the sites have been slow as far as postings and comments, it's Easter and people are visiting with their families. But come on, how can you have 20 some views and 2 comments? Like I've said before, if I take a second look at a layout I leave a comment. I mean you can't expect to get comments if you don't leave any (although, I've seen some cases where that's not true) Is my work, really that bad? I know I'm not the best there is. Tell me how does a girl get comments?
I know that is not the reason we do this, it's not for the comments, it's for the memories we are preserving. I'm begining to think that I stink. I've applied for a few teams lately, and haven't made the cut. It's ok, I am happy for the gals that did and I know that things are tight out there. Lots of girls that do GREAT work. I'd just like to know what a gals gotta do to get comments. Is it a click thing? Am I just lost in the digi scrapping world? Am I really that bad...lol
I'm going to continue to scrap because I want to, and I enjoy being the memory keeper of the family. Comments or not, I'll fill the galleries with my junky work......lol

2006-04-16T21:06:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite layouts of the weekend. Courtney and a few of her friends went to the beach Thursday night after grabbing a large Pizza Hut pizza. Smart kids eh. Court took the camera in hopes that she'd get some good photos for her photo essay. I think this one is great of her pal Becky, so I scrapped it for Courts book. Least that way when she's old like me she'll have some memories of her crazy teens.

Sweet Saturday

2006-04-15T09:27:00.000-04:00

Saturday morning of a long weekend and what have you done? Well besides the pile of laundry yesterday and the few pages I scrapped, not alot. AND that's just how I like it.

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We've got to stay somewhat quiet today as hubby is sleeping, or trying to sleep. He's working nights this weekend. He doesn't sleep too well when he's on nights and he usually ends up like a bear by Sunday. I know its not easy working nights, so we all just let his grumpiness roll off our backs.

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The sun is trying to decide if it's going to come out today. I was sitting here on the computer when I looked out and seen this huge robin perched on the bird feeder. I was lucky to get this picture through the front window.

I'm thinking the robin needs a little exercise...lol

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I spent most of yesterday here, on the computer. I don't get to do that very often, since I work every day. It was pretty cool. I got all caught up on all my sites, I managed to do a little shopping, that's always nice. Jan Crowley was having a sale and I picked up a couple of her kits. I grabbed Blush and Little Black Dress
I'm lovin the inked edges she's got in the lbd kit.

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Went to a chat last night at the DSD that's something else I miss working straight days. I can't stay up until 10 Est either or my brain is like mush the next day. It was fun. Met some nice ladies, and learned a few things too.

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Well I'd better run. I think the clothes line should be dry so I can hang that load out. Love hanging it, don't really mind taking it off either, but I'm am totally not thrilled at putting it away.

Have a great Saturday, and Happy Easter to you all.

Whacky Wednesday

2006-04-12T16:06:00.000-04:00

Wacky Wednesday already. Really though it's kinda like Thursday because I don't work this Friday.... it's Good Friday. Yes that means a long weekend for moi! It's suppose to rain on Friday but you know what , I don't care it's still a day off.

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I bought a pair of sandals yesterday. I just love them. I have a pair of black ones that have a square heel on them, it was time they be replaced. I've had them for a few years. Plus with the 2 1/2 " heel that's gotta make my legs look longer....lol

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My girlfriend leaves tomorrow for Columbia. Her and 3 other gals are headed there for a week of sun, fun and sand. Usually it's she an I that go away for a week. We decided 2 yrs ago we were gonna do that. Go somewhere warm and sunny , just to sit and veg for a week. It was great until it rained 3.5 days STRAIGHT yes rained all day and all night for 3 1/2 days. That was Puerto Plata, so last year we went further south to Punta Cana. The weather was wonderful. This year I wasn't able to go because I spent my savings on a new camera and satellite internet. That's ok, but Lori still wanted and needs the week of relaxation. I'm glad she's going away. I'm glad she found some other girl friends to go with. We did vow however that NO matter what, NO matter what I buy or what is going in we ARE going away next year....lol Pink swear we are. That means I've got 1 year to get buff....lol To me that we is such a rejuvenation, such a recharge. I'm really missing it this year.

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No big plans this weekend. Hubby is working nights all weekend, poor fella. Oh well he's off today and tomorrow. Yes, he works 12 hr shifts and it works out to be about only 14 days a month that he works. It's a pretty good deal in his eyes. He likes all the time off during the week, especially in the winter - it allows him to ride the sled with less people on the trail. It's kinda funny he worked straight days when we were first married and I worked shift work. Now I'm on straight day's and he's on shift. Weird eh.

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I applied for Ange Dawns creative team call, but didn't make the cut. That's too bad, because I think that her stuff is great. It's got to be so hard being a designer and putting out a call. Having all these people apply and then having to pick the people . It's the picking that would suck. Man that's gotta be so tuff. I know I'm not the best scrapper out there and being a designer you want the best of the best. People to make pages for you that will draw people into your store. Generate business for you. I mean after all we are the advertisers aren't we? I am on 3 teams and I DO LOVE the teams I am on. All the gals are very different in their styles and their demands. That really makes it great!

Sunday Sunday

2006-04-09T16:32:00.000-04:00

Sunday already....... wow where'd Saturday go? Oh wait that was the day I packed the family up in the car and we all went grocery shopping. Hubby included. Normally we do that every other Sunday, but see this scrappin thing has sorta got in the way. I know you're prolly saying oh don't blame the scrap world...lol I'm just saying I like to be here , here in front of the computer..and maybe not in front of the fresh veggies. Does that make me bad.??

Tonight we will be eating like kings. Since hubby is working nights next weekend it makes it hard for him to have any sort of dinner. We deceided we'd have it tonight, but with a little twist. Instead of making it in the oven we're doing it on the BBQ.
See below... at this point I am just waiting for the turnips and taters to cook, then we'll sit down an have a feast. :)

So if you don't see me on line later tonight, you'll know it's because I ate too much and well got the turkey bird sleepies. You know the feeling when you have 3 times a year, Chistmas, Thanksgiving and Easter...lol

Thursday

2006-04-06T15:48:00.000-04:00

papers by Meredith Fenwick-Urben Colour-Hero kit. Frame and fuzzy flower by Miss M too. Staple by Kim Christensen

I scrapped last night, and well it may not seem like much it's a huge deal for me . I have been in such a funk lately with all these great papers out there. Meredith Fenwick just released these. I'm telling you that I am in love with those fuzzies. Lets not forget Kim Hill

Thursday already. Seems like I have been so tired this week. I think it is the time change that has kicked the snot outta me. It's dark now when I get up and I hate waking up in the dark...I'm more of a waking up to the sun shining and the bird singing. It puts me an a whole better mood.

I took a couple of the appitizer recipes to the local print place, because I wanted to see how they'd look. I have a printer and its not a bad printer, it's an Epson. But wowzers what a nice looking print did I get from the local print place. I had them print them out on card stock. It was only 79 cents, and for the hassle, well worth it if you ask me. All I can say is that I am going to have the best lookin recipe cards around.

Hubby is working nights again tonight so I'll be able to sit in front of the computer again. Hopefully I get some good results. Keep your fingers crossed.

Next week it's Easter, wow. It'll mean a short work week and that will be nice. Who can complain about a 4 day work week.

News and some drama

2006-04-04T16:07:00.000-04:00

I finally got my comment section on my blog working again and I haven't gotten any comments. Here I was thinking I was missing a ton of comments, lol guess I was wrong.

It was a beautiful day here on Sunday. Not as nice as it was on Friday, but I still managed to have a sleep on the back deck while lying in the sun. I find it so peaceful listening to the birds, all the different birds. I love them all.

I washed everyone's sheets, blankets and comforters. I hung them on the line and let the freshness of out doors blow through them. I flipped everyone's mattress over, so we all were sleeping on a pillow of softness. Tell me do you flip your mattress? They say that you should flip them at least once a month.

So we had a little episode at the house on Sunday. If found a biology test that Courtney didn't do so great on. She got a 59 % and didn't want to tell me. Yes she passed I understand that. But you see Courtney doesn't put forth that much of an effort, so I can understand why her mark would be not so hot. She didn't want to tell me because I would of given her a lecture about the lack of her studying . It wasn't until I brought up the fact that if she didn't want to put forth that much of an effort with biology then maybe she shouldn't go on this trip to New York. I think that's when the bells went off in her head. I called and spoke to her biology teacher yesterday. Not because I didn't believe her but because I wanted to know what was what. I mean if she's keeping the test from me what else is she not telling me. The biology teacher confirmed that she is putting an effort but if she tried a little harder that she would excel without a doubt. Her grade mark is sitting at 65 % which isn't bad, but lets put forth a little effort. We talked last night and all is good now. She is a great kid, and she knows we are just trying to do what is in her best interest. Oh and yes she'll be going to New York.

When she's in New York I'll be giving her some extra cash ola to take so that she can look for some Yankee tarts. I'm sorta jumping on the bandwagon but I've been a votive burner and liquid potpourri user for years. I really like the idea of the light bulb tart warmer. That way you can leave it on when you have to jet to the store. Its' not like a fire is flickering. I was able to find a store that sells Yankee tarts finally. They didn't have a whole lot of variety but they did have this one called Sun washed Linen. WOW, you ever smell that. Do you like fresh washed and line dried sheets...?? You'll love Sun washed Linen! Even at 2.25 a tart I'm willing to pay for that smell to fill my house!

I need to get my scrap hat on. I've joined the recipe journal over at the Digi Chicks. Wow what amazing bunch or appetizer recipes we got last week. I can't wait to print them out. I think I might print them on plain white card stock. That would be the best I think, don't you?

I have been tagged by Ginger. I'm honoured. Ging, you rawk!

So here's what I'm supposed to do: I pick a friend and post five things about her/him, and then tag other people to do the same.

Here are five things about Lori:
1. She and I were neighbours and now we're best friends.
2. She's a great single Mom! She does everything for her kids and there's no question that they're loved.
3. She's the sister I never had.
4. She's leaving for the sunny tropics next week with out me. :( Look out next year!!!
5.She's the total opposite of me.

Now for my tags.... hummm I pick, If you do it that's fine if you don't that's fine too.
Holly
Becky, you had to know I would
Kim
Jeanelle

Fab Friday baby

2006-03-31T17:40:00.000-05:00

Wow, what a beautiful day. I was inside for most of it but I did get out at lunch.

2006-03-28T15:10:00.000-05:00

Yes, another fine day here in my town. The sun is shining and it's about 50 degrees. Yes, is this the start of something nice..lol I went for a walk at lunch. It was nice to get out.

Yes I'm new to this blog thing and for that I am sorry, that I am not all smart with it. I've got some questions. When someone comments it send a notice to my email, but it doesn't tell me what the persons email is. Is there some way to set the blog up so that it will list that in my email notice? And what's with the track meter? I thought I had that set up, I get notices mailed to me but it never has any information. It never tells me where an when the people were there. I'd like help with that too. Yes I warned you at the beginning of this paragraph. :)

I'd like to make a header too. I know how to make one it's the where to place it in the html text that gets all fishy. Usually when I try to add one, it messes everything up, makes it all off kilter. So I end up taking it off.

It was so nice last night when I got home from work. Tawni was airing the tires on her bike to go for her first official bike ride of the year. It was so nice to see her and Megan outside enjoying the day.

Oh I forgot to mention, my new favourite cracker. OMG when we went to A bay for that hockey tournament a couple weeks back, we went to the local grocery store. I picked up Sun dried Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins.

They are to die for. See you can't get them here in Canada. Why I dunno, maybe cuz the country would be addicted to them as I am. I'm wishing now that I would of bought a few more boxes. My one box is almost gone, I've been limiting my self out 25 to 30 crackers a day. Pretty sad eh.

New in music, how about

Rascal Flatts -- What hurts the Most.
Have you seen that video? I was in the kitchen the other day and it came on. It stopped my right in my tracks. For some reason it pulled at my heart strings. I was teary eyed at the end. Man, I could so feel that girls pain, even though I personally never experienced what she had in the song. I had sorta experienced it, the whole my dad not liking the one boy I dated. He wouldn't let him on our property. It made for some interesting times in our house. Now, looking back I feel bad for the unnecessary pain I caused my family. But I guess that's all a part of growing up.

Jason Aldean -- Why.
Yes, another make ya stop an think song for me. The words are so true, why do we push those we love til they almost break. Jason is a cutie too so that always helps when you're watching the video.

Colour

2006-03-27T18:48:00.000-05:00

What colour am I you ask..... well lemme tell you:

You Are Grass Green

Down to earth and a bit of a hippie, you are very into nature and the outdoors.
You accept the world and people as they are. You don't try to change things.
You are also very comfortable with yourself, flaws and all.
Optimistic about the future, you feel like life is always getting better.

What Color Green Are You?

I saw this over here Becky

I was like what the heck... so I answered the questions. I think it pretty much sums me up... sorta.. :) Thanks Becky, that was too fun!

Sweet Sunday

2006-03-26T13:44:00.000-05:00

Sweet lazy Sunday. Yup, that's what it is. The weather today is nice, a little cool when the wind blows on you. Tawni and I took Rosie for a walk. I took the camera in hopes that i'd get some pictures of the birds. We never seen a one...lol
I did snag this one of Tawni.

She didn't want my taken her picture but I being the mom laid down the law an told her who was boss. Yes, I won. :)

We're having meatloaf for supper tonight and the kids are thrilled. Yes, my kids are weird..lol liking meatloaf. I'm trying a new recipe, I hope it turns out.

I think I am still recovering from the strip show Thursday night. I still can't believe he came out in his underware. The hubby wasn't too impressed when we told him the details of the show and then we showed him the pictures. Might as well put salt in our wounds...lol

The internet was on the frits this morning. I had to reboot the modem, once the neighbour told me how to. I called the 1 800 number but it was busy. Musta been alot of people calling to complain. I have to say that I am pretty happy with the service we've gotten. Really I have no complants and I often wonder how I got along with out high speed before. Next thing on my list of things to buy.... a lap top. I can so see my self outside scrapping in the summer sun!!! I haven't broke the news to hubby yet, cuz he'll get all bitchy. Computers are not his thing and he has as a hard time understanding how we all can spend so much time on them. I ask my self the same question, cept I'm wondering how he can spend so much time in front of the TV. Guess its what ever melts your butter.

It's Friday

2006-03-24T13:36:00.000-05:00

We survived the concert, and let me tell you it was an experience. For those of you who do not know who Hedley is , he was the third runner up 2 years ago on Canadian Idol. He has no trouble pushing the envelope. I didn't really care for him on idol, nor did I vote for him. I got these tickets because my kids enjoy him.
Last night was nothing but a loud an crude show. Imagine going to a concert and the person you are there to see comes out and performs all night in his underwear. Yes, you read it right, his underwear. He bounced around the stage all a while his mic pack bobbing up and down in the back of his undies.

Well at least the kids enjoyed them selves.

The weather here today is rocking. I was out at lunch soaking up the warm temperatures and getting as much vitamin d as I could in my 45 minute lunch break. I am so ready for the warm weather. This weekend it's suppose to be nice as well. Prolly a good day to get all the doggie poop picked up. Why does it seem like my doggie poops more in the winter...lol

I'm going out for dinner tonight, it's my hubby's birthday today and his parents are taking us out. It's weird. We don't normally go out with them for dinner. In fact I can't remember the last time we went out to dinner with them. Normally we just go to each others house for dinners. It will be nice for us to all go an no one be left with the mess. Because really life's too short to be stuck in the kitchen washing the dishes, right?

Hedley tonight

2006-03-23T14:09:00.000-05:00

ok so me an the girls are headed to see Hedley. Yes, I'm the coolest mom on the block, I got us second row center stage. Funny eh, how us moms will do what ever we can to make our kiddies happy. Good ole Jacob, he'll make the kiddies happy.

Yes, it's been a long time since i've posted. Sorry. I have to be honest, who in cyber space cares about my boring life..... yes that's what I thought no one..lol. It's ok, I'm not upset. I know it's boring, but I love it an wouldn't change with anyone. :)

The T-bone got her braces off Tuesday. Her teeth look amasing! It's hard to believe it's been almost 3 years and some very messed up teeth. I coulda hugged Dr. Gary to death. He's king in my eyes!!! Yeah Courtney had braces an all but her teeth weren't as messed as Tawni's.

So I'm on a new team.... yes I said a new team....lol

Jeanelle Paige

Keep ya eyes posted here, good things are coming your way. :)

I'd better scoot , I need to go to the gym an make supper before we go to see Hedley.

2006-03-05T20:30:00.000-05:00

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work tomorrow...... UGH. I know it seems like a little while ago I was freaking out about having a job, now I have one and I'm all yappen about going tomorrow. Why can't we or I just work when I want to....lol Like still make the same money .... Just less hours... Better get a lotto ticket.

So, we spent the better part of Saturday cleaning Courtneys room. Yes 5 hrs later an I was happy. See Courtney is a pack rat. She keeps every thing, and I mean everything. Like gum wrappers. WTH, why. UGH. So I told her we were doing an overhaul. We were cleaning closets and tossin crap, like it or not. She thinks that this all came about because I spent 3 hrs at Ikea last Sunday. Well she might be right, but none the less it was time this was done. So, now neat and a few LESS dust bunnies laying around. I should of taken a pic of before and after, but all I have are the afters...

Didn't do too much today. Cruised the boards, left comments and scrapped some. I'm still feeling that I'm not a real part of any of these boards. Although I must say I feel welcomed and wanted on Merediths team. The gals there always make ya feel good, always needed. They're a great bunch. Maybe it's just that time of year. Maybe I'm just too needy?? I dunno, maybe I just obsess too much about it.

Tawn will head back to school tomorrow. First time in a week. I hope that the school has gotten as many of the germs cleaned as they could. I'd hate to think she might get that flu again. They were talking at one point of starting March break early because so many kids were off. I can't ever remember when we started break early.

Well I'm gonna scoot... I have lunched to make an dishes to wash... I'll leave you with a few latouts I did this weekend.

Where I used to live... and my dd. Until next time.......

Its Friday

2006-03-03T16:18:00.000-05:00

What a week. My dd has been fight with the flu, finally feeling better late Tuesday. I have been feeling punky all week, really tired. I have been trying to make sure I get my rest because I know if I don't that will be the time I get sick. I really can't afford to be off from work sick.

We are going to Alexandra Bay on the 17th for a hockey tournament. Hubby plays in the old timers league. I am really excited. We have been to this tournament before a few times. It's always a good time. Lots of friends and lots of laughs. Life is too short not to share as many laughs as you can.

A rant with no rave

2006-02-24T11:40:00.000-05:00

Feeling unappreciated. I'm not sure I should spill the beans here, but after mulling this over for a few days I've decided to.
I'm addicted to digi scrapping as I'm sure you know. I've only been scrapping for just under a year. I know that is not a long time and I know that I have grown as a scrapper in that year.

I belong and I would consider myself an active member to 3 boards. When I do a layout I try to post it at these 3 boards and sometimes I post to more then 3. I know that everyone's tastes are different and I take that into consideration when the same layout gets a different amount of comments. Now I know that the main reason I scrap is to preserve memories and not for the comments, but I have to be honest, when I don't get any comments or very few it bothers me. It bothers me in the sense that I compare mine to some of the others in the gallery and in some cases I think I've been ripped.

Now I am not the most experience scrapper, but I would still like to think that I'm not the worse either. I cruise the galleries of different sites and can see other layouts with all kinds of comments and sometimes I wonder, why do they have so many. I can see that things are trendy and I can see that things are clicky. I guess I feel like, if I want comments I need to give them. I try and make a conscience effort to comment on any layout I take a second look at. I figure if it makes me take a second look it's calling for a comment. I wonder if the lack of comments are because of the time of day the layouts are posted. Seems early in the am gets more views then later in the day. I wonder how non- commenting members get many comments on there layouts, even when it seems there layouts share the same composition and element placing, just different papers. It just baffles me.

The digi scrapping community is a wonderful place don't get me wrong. I have never been the most popular kid, never the first one getting picked for the team. I guess these same rules apply in the digi scrapping world too.

Savoring Sunday

2006-02-19T18:58:00.000-05:00

Savoring Sunday, yup work tomorrow. Last week was a little nerve wracking to say the least. We had some parts fail at one of our customers. What we thought a few expedites would cure ended up being expedites all week. Good parts out, bad parts back... Yikes, the ole dollars flew out the window on that one. Hopefully with the last expedites we did on the weekend will mean normal sailing for me this week.

I had somewhat of a machine mind set over the last couple of days. Seems like I have been hammering out layouts like mad. I don't seem to be tallying up the comments, but at least my name is out there in the galleries. I had to make 4 layouts for Lilach Oren for the Feb sponsor Eve Ricinella from 3 Scrapateers. We got to pick two kits and make 2 layouts per kit. It was pretty cool. Eva has some wonderful kits. It was hard to choose. Here are a couple that I did :

I can't believe how small Tawni looks in that bottom layout. It's a pretty cool prospective here, Tawni when she was 3 and Tawni 11 years later.

I've got my 3 layouts done for Kim for February. That's good. It gives me breathing room. I won't get any scrapping done next weekend, since it's the wedding. It should be a good time. I think I'm more excited about going to Ikea. Don't get me wrong, I love the nephew and the wedding will be beautiful I'm sure, but Ikea will give me so many ideas. I love that store.

On another note, all that work on the Science fair project and the kid didn't even get an honorable mention. Nothing. Now do you see why I dread them so much. Tawni didn't care, which is good.

Well I'm gonna leave you poor folks for now. I'm gonna go watch the skating recap.

Dreaded Science Fair

2006-02-13T20:16:00.000-05:00

Well I think we are almost at the end of the dreaded science fair. Man I hate these things. At least this year I didn't have to deal with other kids and parents butting in. There is a pic of the dd just putting the finishing touches on her board.

What a day at work. Well what a weekend. I had to go into work on Saturday because I needed to set up some expedites since one of our customers found a bad part at their plant. Wouldn't you know it was on of the parts that we ship to 3 different locations. So that means 3 expedites and 3 Ford plants all wanting certified stock. Welcome to my yucky Monday......lol More expedites today.

The weekend was good. I was on a major scrapping role last night I hated having to go bed because my creative juices were flowing. Here I am tonight pondering what to do, so I popped on over here to update this baby. I figured I had better since it is the hub of all activity...lol so many peeps stopping in to take a view... Yeah right.

Wahoo it's Friday

2006-02-10T15:33:00.000-05:00

It's Friday and am I ever glad. This week has been a long one. Ok , where do I start.

I mentioned my engine light. It came on. I took the car in on Wednesday and the sensor was replaced. So, who knows that the deal is now. I'll wait for them to tell me . Pray that it's something cheep. It has started to snow, and I need to travel on the major express high way. I hope it's not too bad by the time I leave.

Had some drama in the household Wednesday. Tawni had her school trip. Apparently she'd been bullied on the bus. Knocked out of her seat, held down by a boy stepping on her chest while another boy dumps garbage on her. The teacher came back spoke to them and took Tawni aside. The teacher said he didn't see the whole deal. The school just had an assemble on bullying, and Tawni felt she was bullied.

I called the teacher today, and spoke to him. He was good about and mentioned that he knew she was upset, and he should of spoke to me on Wednesday. He told me that she was well within her right, and he will speak to the principle about these boys. He was going to speak to Tawni too. We'll see what she has to say tonight when she comes home.

The hubby has gone north tonight and tomorrow snowmobiling. I don't mind he paid enough for this new sled, he might better ride it. Plus, when he's gone we can eat what we want when we want....lol

I think I might stop and get Chinese take out for Tawni and I. Spend a little time together, eating some rice and laughing.

I'll leave you with a couple of layouts.

She's long

2006-02-07T09:52:00.000-05:00

Nothing much to report on my side of the world. We are all moved into our new office. It's ok, I can't complain, I mean I shouldn't complain. It wasn't that long ago I was worrying about not having a job. Least I have one even if it's in a different office.

Didn't do much on the weekend. I laid low, made it through the mountain of laundry that seems to pile really high though out the week. I can't seem to get into doing a load a day. When I come home from work the last thing I want to do is the extra household chores. I mean I do the regular clean up, dishes, stove, supper, table and sweep the floor. I just don't have the get up an go for the extras....lol Come on a gals gotta have some computer time.

Last night we did the old science fair project trials. I hate science far time. It's always a huge ordeal in my house. My dd has had nothing but bad experiences with the old science fair deal. Partner were an issue for the part 2 years. The first partner couldn't' come to our house to work on it. My dd could only go there to work on it. That's fine but she'd go off the bus to the gals house which is on the other side of our town. I would have then drive 1/2 because it was too far for them to drive my dd all the way home. I could understand if these people were not as well to do as they are.

The next partner lived in town and my dd wasn't allowed to bring the Bristol board home ( she rides a bus ) because the other kids parents didn't want it to get wrecked. Ok fine, so my dd typed up all the information, applied word arts etc. Took it to school and applied it to the board during class time, only to have the other kids parents remove it and do it over. I was so mad ..... I called the mother and gave her a piece of my mind! I called the teacher as well and told him what the deal was. In my eyes it was BS! I felt so bad for my dd.

So needless to say this year she doesn't have a partner, because I MADE it clear to her that she'd never have another one...lol I wasn't about to go through that again. Thank goodness this is the last year we have to deal with science fair projects....lol

I recently found Itunes, yes I know it's been out there for a while, but hey I'm not known as the "always being on the ball" girl. Anyhow, we don't own an ipod, so we were a little panic stricken when we tried to off load the songs we'd bought onto the dd's mp3 player. They wouldn't work. I did a little research and found that if I burnt them to a cd and then reloaded them back on to the computer as MP3's they would. Does anyone else know if this is in fact true, and do you have any suggestions of how I might do it?

p.s The verdict on the car, it needs an oxygen sensor. It gets it tomorrow.

wow , what a week

2006-02-02T20:02:00.000-05:00

So here it is Thursday already.......... whew where'd the week go?? I've moved, my whole office has moved. We're at another plant. It's ok..... I'll miss where I was.... nice new building..... all gone now. :( oh well what do ya do.....lol

I'm so ready for the weekend...... I've been so tired this week. I dunno why... maybe the weather.? It's been so warm. Maybe that's the beach gawds looking out for me, since I can't go south this year. They're trying to make my north as warm as they can...lol

The engine light came on in my car yesterday.... AGAIN. It's been a while since it's came on. I worry every time it comes on. I mean 1 motor later, and all that $$ makes a person worry. I love my car, but I don't like how it acts sometimes. It's been a pain by times.... and some what of a money grab. I mean how many cars should need a new motor at 128,000 kms.... none. Where are the good old days where one could drive the car untill 300,000 kms...... I guess they are gone now?

I need to go to bed..... I wanted to scrap but I'm whooped .. it's 8:15 pm an I'm zonked! Sorry .... You'll have to wait for my mater pieces ... :)

A couple layouts and some other stuff

2006-01-31T07:25:00.000-05:00

This turned out well. My hunny feeding the ducks at the cottage. I used Meredith Fenwicks new kit-- All you need is, friends. Heart charm, by Ashley Olson.

Another layout I did with a photo from New Years. I used the same kit.
I need to get these posted to the special places.

I was tagged by Kim
I have already done this tag, so if ya wanna know the answers just scroll on down.

My wrist are aching a little. Yesterday they were really sore, today they have already started to ache. Guess you know what the means, too much time on the computer. I'll never admit to that, but that is the problem.

Frreeeee Friday

2006-01-27T13:47:00.000-05:00

I booked today off work. I've got some days that I need to use up. Normally I'd used them for my trip down south. Well I'm not going south this year. UGH I can hardly believe it myself. We got the hi speed, so that means no trip for mommy.
Lori and I will have to wait until next year.

Courtney an I headed off to Wal-mart, (we don't have a Target)we needed household items and some other stuff so we headed there. We sorta walked around like zombies, it was no not busy, not like I'm used to. Maybe I should book more days off and go to Wal-Mart then to avoid the rush.

We picked up her friend Em from school as she was writing her last exam an she lives near us. Instead of Em having to kill 6 hrs at school I scooped around and picked her up becoming the neighborhood hero.......lol Oh what a title.

If you were here yesterday you'll see that thanks to Ashley Olson I have my links fixed. See I'm not stupid, I'm just not too smart..lol All I needed was for someone to tell me how to make 'em names an SMash was so sweet an did. Smash you rock....!!

Martha busted me.... ouch. Gawd love her.... I read ya blog girl, sometimes I'm just a fast reader and I don't get the gist of it.....lol that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I think I need to stop rambling, and maybe scrap something.... cuz isn't that your suppose to do when you have the day off from work.....lol

Peace out....

Tagged... again, I must be loved!

2006-01-26T07:31:00.000-05:00

Brenda
Here goes,

What is the hardest thing you've ever had to scrap?
Wow, I struggle with layouts that contain more than 2 photos. I never seem to get it to look like I didn't just pile 'em all on the page.

What technique do you use more than any other?
Inking... overlay. I seem to be addicted to that. Then comes stitching.

Ever been published?
nope, not yet.... but I maybe next month..... :)

What's the smallest scrap of paper you save?
6x6

Ever have any scrapbooking-related injuries?
hum, just pain in my wrist from too much scrapping. Wait, is there a thing as too much scrapping?

Finish the sentence "If I wasn't a scrapbooker, I would spend my money on....."
Computer and camera stuff! I'm with Brenda here.

Give us your best storage or organizational idea.
oh oh ....file by designer name, kit name.

You just won a week-long scrapbooking cruise for 5. Who's going with you?
Ouch tough one. Don't be mad girls if I forget you. :) Kristi, ( my evil twin) Martha ( she needs a break) Meredith ( she da bom) Ashley ( to try and bribe her) Miss Shari ( she's got style)

After you've answered the questions, tag 6 of your scrapbook buddies!
6!! oh my you're kidding right..... lol

Ashley
Martha
Gina
Meredith
Jessica
Deb F

Good luck girls... an please don't hate me..... I'm sorry I have no idea how to make your blogs look like a link. Man I'm so new to this.....lol

Wacky Wednesday

2006-01-25T14:15:00.000-05:00

Nothing real new to report. Yes, I know... I'm surprised that you keep coming back to see what I've added...lol

I think I have finally got the kids hooked up. Their computer has all the updates and is rocking. The latest version of MSN, because if you know any teenage kids you know MSN and "my space" is their life. Weird thing happened last night. I got them all set up and my youngest was on MSN chattin to her girl friends. I get an alert on my msn, from her. The silly arse sent me a msn message - hey momma. Well I laughed. I thought this was too much. You know you're a geek when you carry on a conversation like this.

I told you I bought all the Ashley Olson stuff yesterday. I was so hoping that I could play with it last night, but that didn't happen. Maybe tonight, or maybe Friday when I have the whole day off. :) I wish today was Friday...lol

TT tired Tuesday

2006-01-24T08:57:00.000-05:00

I bought the kids a new tower yesterday, not a new one. One that came in off a lease. The price was right, and that is all that mattered. I was tired of them standing there watching everything I did on the computer now that we have the hi speed it looks like mommy's gotta share. Mommy doesn't like to share her computer..lol

I spent the night last night getting the necessary window updates. This morning I got them MSN so, that should be happy for a least a day or two....lol

With all of my stress last night, I did some shopping this morning. Miss Ashley Olson is having a sale. It ends tomorrow, so don't wait hop on over to the SBB and check her out.

I picked up a few things my self:

I am a sucker for pink. It was hard to narrow it down, lemme tell you. I love Ashley's style. I think her new stuff rocks, it's so what I like. Clean, simple and hip. Guess that's why she's one of the Mod pack. :)

I'm thinking of taking Friday off. DH is off on Friday too. I don't really want to be off when he's off. Don't get me wrong. I love him to death, it's just that when we are off together we sorta trip over each other. I think we both feel like we need to be in the other ones back pocket. I just want to do my thing and I want him to do his. Maybe I'll see what his Friday plans are an then go from there.

Later peeps....:)

Sunday and what have I done

2006-01-22T10:31:00.000-05:00

not a whole lot to be very honest....lol I am really enjoying the speedy internet, and the fact that it's always on thrills me to death. I just need to send out the dreaded emails telling everyone of the change in email address. I thought I had it set up but I messed something up somewhere so I'll have to call the help desk. Free 24/7 help, they'll be sorry they provide that.....lol

Its sunny out but very cold. I should take the dog for a walk but then that means I'd have to leave my computer and well we all know I don't like doing that. :)

I was thrilled at the page I made yesterday. I just love this picture of the dd and I love how it turned out when I applied some filters. I scrapped it in 8.5 x 11 format, I prined that out for her book and it looks great. I'd like to print one in 5x7 but I'm not sure how to do that. If anyone who maybe reading knows, would ya drop me a line and tell me. LOL, yeah right like anyone reads my blog. Well a girl can dream can't she....lol

Wahoo.... Baby!!!

2006-01-20T15:06:00.000-05:00

It's official, I've taken the leap we are now surfing at the speed of light. Well ok maybe it's not that fast, but compaired to the 26.4 bps on dial up, it feels like the speed of light. I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am. I mean, wow. NO more boots when the phone rings, no more waiting 3 minutes for a page to load. NO way baby, momma's on the fast train now.

Nothing mush planned for the weekend. The youngest dd is having some girl friends over for her bithday party. Her birthday was Monday, the big 14. It will be alot of fun for her. And the gal friends are good kids.

I'm thinking of upgrading the kids computer. I can get a pretty sweet deal on a 1.5 gig. Thats all they really need. They just wanna surf and stuff. I will be glad to get them off of my computer. I can't stand sharing it with them. What can you do.

Martha, I'm thinking of ya. It'll all work out. I'm here for ya if ya need a mouse to lean on. :) If you've noticed I've taken your advice and I am trying to keep this baby up todate. Hope you're impressed.......lol

Slip ... Slide... Ice

2006-01-18T14:13:00.000-05:00

Wow, I was late for work today, thanks to the weather person. We had freezing rain here last night. Then it got warm and turned to rain. I guess I don't really need to go into the detail of what happens when you put water on ice. Yeah... ya don't see many cars driving on that. I waited for the sander to go by before I ventured out. It was sloppy, but I took it slow.

I made it through the tagging yesterday. It was fun, sorry to bore every one with my boring details, but hey what can ya do.

Ok, so what else is new..... hum.....My friend Brad had his second baby yesterday..... Yeah for Brad. Well he didn't have it his wife did, but you know what I mean. Mom and baby are doing fine. Congrats Brad.!!

2006-01-17T09:33:00.000-05:00

I've been tagged....Twice.. Jessica and Martha.. Does that mean I need to answer the questions twice...lol I hope not...Thanks girls for making me feel the love.

Four jobs you've had in your life:
Counter help KFC
Hardware store
Health Care Aid-- Nursing home
Customer Service- Auto parts manufacturer.

Four movies you would watch over and over:

I don't really watch movies. I find it so hard to sit still and stay awake. Sad I know
Four places you have lived:
Toronto
New Market
Picton
Stirling

Four TV shows you love to watch:

CSI
Wife Swap
Law and Order
Nanny 911

Four places you have been on vacation:

Nashville Tn- Fan Fair in 93 Beautiful City
Jamaica
Nova Scotia
Punta Cana

Four websites you visit daily:

DigiScrapDivas
SBB
various blogs
Gmail

Four of your favorite foods:

pizza anyway
BBQ Stip loin steak.... om gosh my mouth is watering
Bacon
chips & salsa

Four places you would rather be right now:

somewhere sunny and warm.....
home, I'm at work
did I mention some where sunny an warm....
getting a massage

Four bloggers you are tagging:

Meredith http://meredithf.blogspot.com/
Becky : http://webchyck.blogspot.com/
Deb F: http://mutteringdeb.blogspot.com/
Tiff : http://tiffbrady.blogspot.com/

2006-01-14T18:53:00.000-05:00

Happy times.... 2 of my 3 main squeeses... I just love this picture of my dh. He's not too photogenic, so we don't really have any good photos of him. The word art, matches what I feel when I look at this picture of them. They were both so happy, we were so proud. Our first baby graduating from grade 8.... on to bigger and better things, like high school. This layout is very dear to me. It's a printer....lol

Didn't make the cut.....

2006-01-13T19:18:00.000-05:00

OK, so I didn't make Ash Olsons CT Team, it's ok, wow when I look at the people that applied I'm honoured to think that I even had a shot. These gals rock! I mean really, me or Gina Miller.... or me or Deb F..... Kathy Moore..... Hello, I'm not THAT good......lol I'm not upset, Ash is a sweetheart. When it's ment to be it'll be ment to be. Ash you've got a great team, and i'm sure you're thrilled. They'll do you good!!!!

2006-01-09T19:31:00.000-05:00

Whew... I made 'er through. While some of my peers did not , I did. What a werid and stressful day. Just when you think certian people are safe.... poof they come and get them from thier desk. Man! I'm not sure what they based the list on, but it was sure a mix of people. I'm glad it's over, now we just need to pick up the pieces........

2006-01-06T09:50:00.000-05:00

Well its' begun. They have started to lay some folks off. We knew it was going to happen, but I guess it's the whole OMG it's happening. No one from my department has been left go yet. None of us know what is going on . Everytime a door opens or someone approaches your desk your heart jumps to your throat. Am I next. I'm making my self half sick. It's silly really, there isn't anything you can do about it, it's going to happen, and you'll get through it. Yes things could be worse. I just need to try an not let it comsume me.--My scrapping has taken somewhat of a back seat. I get home at night, with such a pounding head ache that I can't hardly think. Last rumour was all would be said and done by next week.--Stay tuned.

Can you see me.....

2006-01-04T14:58:00.000-05:00

I tried to log onto my blog and the page won't load. Well it loads, but it's blank. Just wondering if it's my eyes.......lol
( waving) can you see me??

OMG .. I love these girls

2006-01-03T21:52:00.000-05:00

OMG ... I love these girls. Just a simple layout I did using Mindy Terasawa Amyjo's kit. I picked it up yesterday, it was on sale. A girls gotta love a sale. We had such a hoot this past new years. Which was good since we got bad news of a fellow friends passing on Dec 27. Massive heart attack at 50. Sure makes you think about things. She had all the money in the world, came from a well to do family, but in the end it didn't get her anything. 50 is too young to die. I don't mean to sound ill about her, i'm just saying I need to re think my thinking.
Bad news is lurking around my work place. Layoffs and no one knows who or when. A person could sit an freat over that, but what does it get you besides an upset tummy. If it's you, there really isn't anything you can do about it. Just pick up the pieces an move on.

I headed to the gym tonight after work. First time I'd been there since the summer. It felt good to go. I had been going almost 3 nights a week, but it got real lame this past summer. I was going because I had a trip planned south with my friend. That's been put on hold this year-- kinda hard to go on a trip if ya gonna lose ya job. Part of me says do it , you deserve it, while the other parts says ya dumb ass we could use that money towards something else. Oh well, maybe I'll get a really good deal last minute....lol

Get I'd better head er off of here. I have stuff to do and the nights not getting any younger.
Later peeps.

2005-12-24T12:54:00.000-05:00

Yes I know I'm a blg slacker..... and for that I am sorry. :) I hope that in the new year I will be much nicer to my blog. Here it is Dec 24th -- Have you got all your shopping donw? I would hope so. I still need to get a couple things, and then I will be done. I'm not sweatin it though. I need $ to put in a card, an well you can get $ at just about any bank machine......lol I started out this morning thinking I needed to make some chocolate chip cookies and some shortbread. I started on the chocolate chip ones. No biggy I've made these a million times before. Well after a small fire an my parchmount paper turning 3 shades of brown, I soon decided that I never made chocolate cookies like these ones before. I am not sure what happened or why it happened, but I need to be in the mood to bake. I thought I was in the mood, but apparently my oven had other ideas. Don't worry it's all under control, no one was hurt and nothing was destroyed, well the 2 trays of cookies would tell you something different. Oh well what can you do. Well besides get new trays...lol

The end of another week... whew

2005-12-09T09:57:00.000-05:00

Yes we are into another week. I tell ya I am running out of time to get the shopping done for Christmas. I haven't started an I am hoping that I will get next Tuesday and Wednesday off like I asked for. I have the time, with more time coming. For all extra hours put in we are not getting paid we are getting time. That's all well an good I guess, but sooner or later I need to get the time used up.
Still no news at my work place about what is going on in the new year. Lots of speculation but nothing certain. I heard though that support staff and office staff are not allowed to go back to the floor. That doesn't make sense to me. I mean most of us started on the floor and worked our way up, and not its as though we are being penalized for bettering our selves.
I heard through my friend that the boys got another deer. That means the tally is now up to three. Good for them. Bill will be home tomorrow evening. I'm sure he'll have some stories... not all the stories, because what happens when ya hunting stays back hunting..... :) It's prolly just as well. :)
Tawni got her report card and did an amazing job. I might have to take a picture of her and make a layout to mark the accomplishment. I need to call St. Thereas'a school and get some information about the school. I think I might send her there instead of Bayside. She'll have more at St. Theresa's to keep her busy.

I got this site emailed to me today http://www.paulsadowski.com/birthday.asp It's prolly as old as the hills, but I did it and thought it was pretty cool the things that it told me. iI say give it a try.

2005-12-02T11:03:00.000-05:00

Well, it's December 2nd can you believe it. I haven't started my Christmas shopping. Sad I know. I have the house decorated, I just can't seem to get into the swing of things. I'm not sure what the kids want. Courtney hasn't told me and Tawni's mind changes every other day. Hubby has told me not to get him anything since he has his new sled. I have my camera, so all is good.

Maybe I'm not really in the mood since my work place announced a couple weeks ago they would be laying off in January. I like to think that I am safe with the amount of seniority I have, but who knows. I have worried myself almost sick, only to have my supportive dh tell me not to fret. If it happens it happens. There isn't much we can do about it and we will get through it. Why does it seem like every time you're getting ahead, ya get booted in the teeth.

I just spent 550.00 on the car to get the breaks and tires replaced. I got a really good deal. I figure it's something I am going to need sooner or later. I mean the brakes were down to the squeaker pads. Every time I put the brakes on people from blocks away would turn around an look to see what the heck the noise was. Ahhh, that noise is gone now. People just look now cuz I'm squealing the new tires....lol

Billy is going deer hunting next week again. This time only for a few days. It's all good. I don't mind him going. It allows me to scrap guilt free. Scrapping is such a huge part of my life anymore, I spend alot of time doing it. Not to mention the amount of time I spend on line uploading. Dial up sucks! Have I said that before? Dial up SUCKS!!!! I've even considered moving... but that is a little extreme, right?

2005-11-25T10:49:00.000-05:00

Well this was funny to try, even funnier to see I should be pink....... lol

Your Hair Should Be Pink

Hyper, insane, and a boatload of fun.You're a traveling party that everyone loves to follow.

What's" Your Funky Inner Hair Color?

2005-11-21T14:51:00.000-05:00

Sorry this silly Hello took my picture and posted all be cause I hit the enter botton. So lets see whats new. Billy made it home from hunting. Final total 4 deer betwween 6 men. Not bad, I didn't think. I got my new camera last week and have been playing with it ever since. The barn picture was taken yesterday at 50 mph. I was totally amased when I seen the picture on the computer, wow 50 mph and still clear. Have I told you how I love my new camera...hehe

I spent the weekend hangin with the Diva's. http://digiscrapdivas.com/ The grand opening of the new site was Saturday. They had many crops and shats going on thought the day. It was a big hit I think. I could spend all day everyday on line . Does that mean I'm crazy addicted?

The lovely Miss M otherwise known as Meredith Fenwick has stated to sell at the SBB. http://scrapbookbytes.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=52 I think this is great, and I think that it'll be a great boost for her. She's is such a nice person and a wonderful designer. It's just a matter of no one knowing who she is. BUT now that I have my new camera it's my job to make her known.

2005-11-21T14:48:00.000-05:00

Sorry it's been soooo long since my last post. Where does the time go. Wow.

2005-11-09T11:01:00.000-05:00

Ahhh a picture from the Roadhammers the other night..... What a kick ass show they put on. Way to go boys.... I'm slowly getting my hearing back....

2005-11-09T10:58:00.000-05:00

What aday at work yesterday. Just when ya think you're gonna have a slow day, all chit hits the fan. I wasn't in the mood for a fast paced run around, but that's what I got. Glad its a new day....lol Nothing too much going on in my neck of the woods. I ordered my camera, I hope to have it Monday. I ended up going with the Sony. I never had a problem with my other Sony. I love the fact that his new camera has 12 X zoom. WOW! Be prepared for some close ups...lol

2005-11-04T13:53:00.000-05:00

It's Friday again already. Where does the time go? Seems like it was just Monday. Wow I missed the whole week. Maybe I just feel so crappy this week because I haven't done they much scrapping. I feel so bottled up. I've been busy running the kids here an there with a couple appoinments my self this week and no scrapping. It sucks!!

I have no real plans this weekend except I am haeded with a few close friends to see The Roadhammers, here in my town. That should be a good time.

2005-11-01T14:00:00.000-05:00

Hop on over here: http://www.designbydani.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=37 and grab these babies!

2005-11-01T13:57:00.000-05:00

My BIG buy of the day..... I've been waiting for these to come out so I could scoop em up. Yesterday they were sold out I could of cried. Today I checked and bang they were available. I hopped on the Sugar Plum wagon an grabbed them. I think they are so pretty. I can't wait to use them. Beautiful for personal Christmas cards..... the possibilites are endless.

2005-10-31T15:39:00.000-05:00

I am causing myself to go almost crazy. I was thinking about getting a new digital camera. This past summer I was seriously looking at the Sony F828 only to find out 2 weeks before I made my mind up to spend the $ it was discontinued. These camera's are not cheap so I need to really way out my line of thinking. There isn't anything wrong with my camera that I have now. Sony 3.2 but I thought it would be nice to have some sort of zoom and some manual options if I choose to use them.
So, when the F828 was discontinued I was really disappointed, but I moved on. Stopped being so obsessed with wanting a digital SLR. Now, I'm back at it again. I have been looking now at the Canon Rebel but I don't want to spend that much money. Not that it's not worth it, just that really do I the average joe need a camera that does all of that and then some...
I called the local Song store to ask them if I could still get the F828 , yes they have several floor models that are available. Well available for 50.00 off. I didn't think 50 was that much since it is discontinued.
While surfing the Sony site I see they have a DSC H1 it's a 5 mps with a 12 times zoom and you can add lenses to it. This camera is only 600 That is more like my price line. I may just have to go an check this baby out.

2005-10-31T15:37:00.000-05:00

Maybe my baby...

2005-10-24T16:26:00.000-04:00

Happy cold Monday.... huh. I guess this is what we get to look forward to now. Colder temps and icky days. I hate waking up in the dark! I HATE IT!
They are calling for a chance of flurries, and the hubby is thrilled to pieces. Funny how we are so different, yet we are so alike. I guess that's what happens when you find ya soul mate.
Ok, so the new calendar is out. What a great idea, talk about mounds of inspiration!! I checked all over the web. I love this idea. Now, don't get me wrong I am not saying this little gem isn't worth it's weight in gold, but when I do the conversion it's like 35 $ and well I am not ready to spend that much just yet. :(
Some one want to send it on to me as a gift... lemme know .. :)

What's new

2005-10-19T16:09:00.000-04:00

Wednesday..... hummm
What's new? Lets see. Billy worked on installing our new pellet wood stove yesterday. He was so proud of it when I got home last night. He hadn't started it yet, but was almost at that point. He had to jack hammer through the cement wall. I was sorta scarred to go home in fear that the basement was going to be wrote off. That was not the case. He told me that he chose to clean as he went.... gotta love that. He's finally starting to listen to me after 19 yrs. ...lol

He lit it and had it on low. Wow what an amassing little stove that baby is. It was SO warm, I could feel the heat from the fan 5 feet away from the stove and not a little either , more like wow my eyes are starting to dry out.......lol This is all great because we are wanting to cut down on the use of oil since it's outrageously priced. We'll have to wait an see.

So, once he got the stove going, he sat down there an watched it. That was good, I mean if it was gonna do funky things it's better he's there to see that. After a while though he's still there an I'm upstairs arranging my scrap files and fiddling on the computer. Finally I go down there an here he is sitting on the couch sleeping-- sitting up straight. It was so toasty down there. I guess that an the fact that he'd worked on this all day and hadn't ate........ made him a little tired. Poor guy...lol All he was trying to do was admire his hard work and the sandman comes along to take advantage of the weak one :)

Miss M has some new fonts out. Ya need to slip over to the SOTB and get them while they are hot. Here is a sampling of them.

I hope it put them to use tonight.

Kim has been teasing us with some Christmas papers, that we are allowed to look at but not use yet.......lol She's not quiet done with them... click click goes the clock ... No pressure Kim.... :)

The end is near

2005-10-14T15:02:00.000-04:00

Thank god it's Friday. 2 day's with a broken work computer is 2 day's too long.

I don't have any big plans for the weekend..... to sit and do nothing sounds just great at this point. Its' been a long week. The weekends seem to fly by so fast.....

I got some new papers from Kim that I need to use. I haven't scrapped with her papers in a while.... seems the freebies have been bogging me down. I haven't forgot about you Kim. :)

I gues there is some file sharing going on in the digi scrapping world. I think it's terriable, but on the other hand I can't be surprised. The world of internet allows people to take, steal and borrow. Look at music for example. They do it all the time.
I have never shared someone elese work nor would I . I wonder how this will effect the srap future? So many talanted people .... getting robbed. I truly hope that it doesn't get out of comtrol.

hmup day..... middle day

2005-10-13T15:43:00.000-04:00

Wednesday.... hump day. Why do they call it hump day..... I know it's because its in the middle of the week, but why not call it middle day. AND while we are talking about the week. Who decided we would work 5 days and have 2 days off... I'd like to talk to that person!!!

The weather here hasn't gotten any warmer over night, like I thought it would. It's freezing here in my office, an half of the people are sick. Some have been sick for 3 weeks. Coughing and sneezing all over the place. If I don't get it , it'll be a miracle.

I did some scrapping last night. I made one layout. Daniela Peuss -Jump into Fall, freebie kit. The colors matched so well. I started a layout last night using Meredith's new elements I posted about yesterday, but I didn't get it finished by the time my body called for bed. Hopefully that one will be completed tonight.

My work computer crashed an the IS department has spent all day rebuilding it. Why does this happen to me. They tell me it was time to rebuild since I had the same computer for 3 1/2 yrs. Time to clean house. Thankfully one of my colleges called in sick today so I have been able to sit at his desk all day. I don't know what I would of done if he was here.. .. Don't really want to think about that.

It feels like Monday

2005-10-11T16:20:00.000-04:00

It's Tuesday...... the day after bird day. Happy Thanksgiving!! Better late then never.
The weather has been rainy an yucky for the last few days. This week it's suppose to be rainy til like Thursday. Maybe I should think about getting a boat. Funny eh, how it was like 80 degrees a week ago an now it's cold an blah!

So, I picked up Merediths new elements this afternoon hot out of the store. These elements go with her Reflections kit, Make me beleive. Here is a tiny look. I can't wait to use em.

Oh what a show

2005-10-03T18:42:00.000-04:00

Let me start off by saying that the show Saturday night was awesome. Poor Jason was battling a cold. No wonder, he's had a whirl wind ride. Friday night he play the Opry. His first experience. Great for him. I spoke to him about it before Saturday's show an he said it was cool, really, really cool.

The show Saturday night was an acoustic show, but let me tell you he had the place rocking. He's such a great entertainer. If you get a chance to go see him, do it. You'll be thrilled.

Update on the thumb. It's green...... Only the nail is green. Sounds gross, and looks gross, but its not sore. Guess that's what happens when your a ditz eh, tripping up the stairs.

Gonna do some scrapping tonight I just got a new kit from Meredith, that she made for the Digital Scrapping World scrap she is hosting this Friday night at 11 pm.......ugh I dunno if I can stay up.
Let me tell you there are going to be one happy person if you get over there and get this freebie. It's not to be missed.

I scrapped some on Saturday. Pictures of Courtney in the sun reflection. She was not thrilled, but I loved how they turned out. I tried to tell her that no one ever likes self portraits.-- Typical teen.

So its Pesto pasta tonight since it's just me an the gals. Hubby doesn't care for Pesto. Bad man......lol

2005-09-30T11:37:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow is going to be sweet. I will be seeing Mr McCoy. Oh yeah, it's gonna be sweet. I haven't seen him since last December. Man that's way too long to go between shows.....lol

Jen Wilson Crop

2005-09-22T14:22:00.000-04:00

Crop tonight with Jen. She has a new cd coming out and she's doing a promotional crop. I can't believe that I will be able to attend. SWEET!!!!
She is amasing, the fellow Canuck......

I'll have to hop over to SOTB to do Merediths' then leave an pop over to Jens...... and then some how in between go get Court from work.

Gas, today jacked up to 2.00 a litre. People were lined up at every gas station to try an get some before it went up........ 2.00 a litre.......that's crazy.

I got a Boo Boo

2005-09-20T15:25:00.000-04:00

I have to say that today started off better than yesterday. I fell up the stairs on my way to my desk, with my arms full. I had my coffee, and my lunch. I went to step up on the first step and I didn't get my foot high enough and I kicked the top of it. That in turn lead me to stumble face first into the other steps. I was so concerned for my coffee that I ended up jamming my thumb into the step. While doing that I caught my finger nail and bent it backwards half way up my nail bed. I don't need to tell you that your nails are not meant to be bent that way do I.

Today, I have some pressure under my nail as well as some swelling. I'm tough so I imagine that I will make it. Next time screw the Tim Hortons coffee!!

My Favorite .... so far

2005-09-18T16:30:00.000-04:00

Ok as my title states, I think this layout is my favorite thus far. Although Courtney asked me not to scrap it. I was like ....what? why?
She is so critial of her self in pictures, but then again aren't we all.
She is one great photographer I tell ya. She is so creative.

I have spent a pretty quiet weekend. Hubby worked, as did Courtney Friday night. Tawni went to the cottage with the neighbours for the weekend. It turned out to be better weather wise . They were calling for rain, but it's been sunny. I am sure she will have many stories to tell when she gets home.

I have made a few layouts and I still have more I want to get done this weekend. It's funny when I make them. I say to my self, make these an put them in the to be posted folder, and post one a day. I figure if I get a few built up I could store them an then post 1 a day so people remember who I am. Well lets just say that hasn't happened yet. I get too darn excited when I complete one that I have to post it right away. Duh I 'm sure if people think its good and they want to comment they'll do it when I post it too rather then posting 10 at a time. I'm such a ditz some times...lol

Back to work tomorrow..... UGH. Don't get me wrong I like my job...... I just wish some times I was retired or that I would win the lottery. Some times I get really tired of having to go to work 5 times an only getting 2 days off. How about we go to work 2 days an get 5 off...... yeah lets do that till I'm tired of doing that then we'll switch back....lol Yeah I didn't think so.

2005-09-13T14:49:00.000-04:00

Craziness I tell ya shear craziness

Monday night was the CCMA's. The Hammers won best group or duo ! YEAH!! We already knew they were the best group. :)

Jason won for record producer , The Road Hammers. That's so great for him. He's been so busy this year. He needs some sunshine to shine on him.

So I have to say as happy as I am..... Jason needs to get that hair cut..... Man he looks like the lockness monster. I never have like his bearded look, and I've told him that many times before.

I tried to get some scrapping done, but didn't do too well. Maybe tonight. I am off work tomorrow, only to attend Uncle Hartley's funeral. Uncle H was a great guy, always made ya laugh. I'm glad he didn't suffer along in the end. It was quick and now he can be reunited with his lovely wife Shirley. God bless you uncle H and Auntie S.

Happy Thursday

2005-09-08T15:52:00.000-04:00

Not sure if you've noticed but I had to change my blog format. I some how messed up the other one. I couldn't figure out where I had made the mistake so I decided to reformat. It's easier in the end.

Not too too much new here. I have survived the past two days of rush hour supper. You know where you come home from work and rush around trying to figure out supper, an help with homework all before mid-night. Some days it's a challenge.

I feel bad for the girls since Court has to catch her bus at 6:45. She needs to be up and showered and breaky all before that. Of course she is the typical teenager wanting to watch all these shows, which don't help the morning routine. I really hate for supper to drag into 8 or 9 and then it's bed..... Know what I mean.

I haven't really had a lot of time to scrap or so it seems that way. Man where does the time go? Meredith is hosting a scrap tonight at 8. I'll have to make sure I check that out unless I'm still trying to whip up supper..... :P

No big plans for the weekend. I personally like to sit and vegetate. Sounds silly, but with the hustle and bustle of the week, sitting an lazing around on the weekend works for me.
I have been hankering chinese food. Maybe I can talk Billy into some take out?? That will be my weekend goal...lol

Hammer Down

2005-09-02T14:17:00.000-04:00

East Bound and Down.......

That's what we are. I called an got our Road Hammer tickets this morning. I didn't do as well as I had hoped, but when you're trying to get 7 tickets its harder to get that many in a block. We're not in the front row , BUT we are in the 5th row. That is not bad at all. Now I won't cut half the stage off because I am too close.

I have to come into work tomorrow to bring my home pc in so I can get some updates via hi speed. I tried for 3 hours last night, and I kept getting booted off and had to re start it ALL over again. Well let me tell you by the 3rd boot I almost threw the computer out the window.......Like its' the computers fault. In this case I blame the hi speed people and the fact it's not available where I live.

My big baby girl got her first job. She starts tonight. I am so happy and thrilled for her. She's so excited as I am too. It will be a great experience for her. I'll post back on the topic a few months into the job to see if she still feels the same way......lol

AHHH what a week

2005-08-31T14:14:00.000-04:00

Where do I start. Last week I got this brain idea that I was going to buy some songs off Bonfire. I'd used the other file sharing programs before, but the thoughts of getting virus free music sounded great to me.
I but 2 songs, go to the site an down load the 1st one. After almost 40 minutes I get the song. 40 minutes because I am on dial up. I click the song to play it and it won't play. I have been almost a week with the help desk trying to get them playing on my computer. I can now see why people go to those free file sharing sites and get their tunes....... I'm about ready to snap.

My baby girl turned 16 yesterday..... Happy Sweet 16. She's having a sleep over tonight of 8 sixteen year olds. I should be in great shape to work tomorrow.

It poured rain here all night and into the morning thanks to hurricane Katrina. It is suppose to start again this afternoon. Thank goodness we are not in the mess the poor folks in New Orleans are. I couldn't imagine. My thoughts go out to them.

I have accepted another DMT position for designer Meredith Fenwick. This shall keep me busy with Kims team an Merediths. Two great gals that's for sure. I hope I continue to do them both proud.

No major plans for this weekend. Hubby is working all weekend, so I'll be free to scrap guilt free. I like the sounds of that. :)