Happy Birthday

Barbara

and

Pam

We had

a Blast!

Completed this layout early this morning. One of many I will be completing, cause again I took 5 rolls of film on our 3 day Savannah trip. I loved all the details of the buildings and parks.

I am off today to go to a cropping birthday party for two of the most sweetest, friends I have.
Scrapbooking has not only preserved my precious photos for the future generation, it has also rewarded me with great friends. These two women will do anything and has helped me in ways they will never know. They wanted to share their birthday with friends and ask at Michaels to see if they could use the classroom. They have children crafty/birthday parties all the time. And so they may have started something. Classroom space/cropping space. Looking so forward to this fun time with good friends and cake too.

Friday Challenge

I believe this is our 20th Friday challenge. Have you done all 20? I must confess I have not done but about half, myself. School started here yesterday and with it will soon be a new season. Showing my age here: when I was in school it was considered fall when we started the first day of school. Not any more it was hot yesterday until we had a storm in the afternoon, but that did not help the children. Anyway, on with the challenge. This one will take a year to complete. Pick a spot in your yard , take a picture in every season. I picked a tree, with a story about my husband wanting to cut this tree down. It turned out being a good page. So today's challenge is the 4 seasons.

Last photo of Jerri's Junque found on the 450 mile yard sale. I have been collecting dishes that have age cracks/color, for some time now. The man I bought this from said this happens because there was clay in the dish. And it deteriorates with time. Oh, honey don't we all. Anyway I love it and it won't be going to the store now. I also got some old photo, love old black and whites. I did take some to the shop. I have been working hard trying to get ready for a new adventure at the shop. Something I am adding. Check back later for details.

Okay, here they are. I am still having a problem seeing out of them. I can tell the difference when I am driving. In picture I have the sun glass clip on, with all the bling bling. And they are RED.

It's my signature color......

Well, I am out the door to pick up my glasses. Yes, I bit the bullet and went for an eye exam. And on the bill , the box marked was # AGE RELATED # so how old do I feel today. Photo to follow with specks, you young wipper snapper. If I can figure how to work these new fangle contraption.

guess what color I got?

Only 111 days until Christmas !

450 mile yard sale deals

Can you believe it, so I bought vintage ornaments to make another wreath. Still need more but there is a little time.

It is Friday

Just got back from the 450 mile yard sale. And I was really disappointed this year. I spent more $ at the scrapbook stores in an around Chattanooga. This is a little photo of my scrapbooking goodies. And in the next few days I will share pictures of my Antique goodies. But on to more important things. The Friday challenge.

I know we have all done a page about your favorite color but what about the color of your car, scrapbook space, favorite room in your house, house, all your shoes, purses, or furniture. Is it bright or neutral.

Heading out this morning on the 450 mile yard sale. Will be back tomorrow night, with new goodies. Photos to follow......

With the busy summer season, have you felt peace? We are always so busy that a 5 minute dip in the pool, by your self, seems to be peace. Even a glass of sweet tea, ( I don't drink sweet tea any more) and complete quite, is peaceful. At this time I am even multi tasking, pushing down cereal so I can take a pill, writing on my blog and making a to do list. So slow down this week , if only for a quick glass of tea.

I finished a page, really a 2 page layout. I needed to add 15 pictures and had to think about this one. The walls at Scrap Mania are this "HOT" new green. But it also made everyone look green. " It's not easy being green"

So I had to trim and crop all the pictures so you would not focus on the green walls. How did I do, gals? It has that Funky look I have grown to love. As you well know.

Well, it is off to the salt mines today, ( as my daddy always said) Which means I go back to work today. I have alot to do today since I did not do anything yesterday. I have earns to run and an appointment to get my hair cut before I open the shop. Till tomorrow

Friday Challenge

Last night I was thinking about all of the houses I have lived in. And so.... Today I want to create a page telling about all the different houses I have lived in. This will be a good one. Because this will take brain power and the job of remembering. I hope I can.... and my name is........????

This is why we will crop in October.
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Warning: Rambling Post

Well, my weekend was uneventful. Worked on Saturday, afternoon nap, through a storm, hubby home, cooked dinner, went to bed. Sunday watched movie, finished class pages, washed clothes, grilled , grandson #1 over for a visit, just stayed home. I have enjoyed catching up on all the many blogs I read, about CHA. There is a lot of things I am looking forward in collecting. This seems to be the norm lately. I have a box and basket full of goodies, I have collected. Don't seem to have any inspiration to work. Went to crop on Friday night, completed nothing. Worked on 4 pages but did not complete any of them. Have class tonight , page is complete. Have an appointment with eye doctor today too. Head aches have been really bad the last two weeks. More and more, almost everyday I wake up hurting. But ( in a Arnold's Kindergarten cop voice) it is not a tumor! Hubby didn't laugh either.

The storm I napped through on Saturday produced some strong winds, that blew down two trees in my yard. They were both wild crab apple trees, and no big lose. But a pain to clean up, hope hubby does it while I am at class tonight.

Friday Challenge

7-21-06

This Friday I want to create a page with "MY LIST". I know you have seen other people the 100 things I want to see and do in my life. Well, I want to keep it small and do a mini list. Maybe top 5.... Places I want to go.....5 scrapbooking things I like or 5 what I like right now. You now how we change our mind and this list will need to be up dated at least every year. So get out a piece of card stock, scribble a little and add the top 5 anything.

"See the rocks in your path not as obstacles, but as opportunities to climb higher."
-Eleanor Wiley

Oh, for the next few days I am going to be really busy. Up this morning at 5 to bake a breakfast casserole for a meeting at 8 a . m. At my shop. So I was dusting ,cleaning, vacuuming and re-doing all day yesterday. Just had a minute between batches of monkey bits. And I wanted to give you the recipe.

2 cans biscuits

1 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup brown and 1/2 cup regular sugar

zest from one orange

1 stick of melted butter

1 package of cream cheese cut into 20 pieces

Mix sugars , zest and nuts together. Take a biscuit and with your hand spread it to twice its size, put in a piece of cream cheese. Fold it over and crimp the edges. ( don't want the cheese to come out in baking) roll in melted butter and then into sugar mixture. Bake at 350 until done.

Oh, how I love my pool!!! You can pass by most houses and see that the pool was for the children. But "NO" this pool is mine ....all mine. And if I could afford it I would have a bigger one. I have it all planned out when Terry wins the lottery, I get a bigger pool. I love the water and the sun and I love being in the pool. Just laying on the float and watching the clouds is heaven to me. Now if I could just figure out how I can scrapbook while being in the pool, it would be even better. But I could stay out there all day , but not this year , now I have to be at the shop. Why?? did I open this place, I wasn't thinking about my summers in the pool. I think about it all day and then when I get home I have sooo much to do that I don't get in. I am going to make a effort to get in a few evening this week. Because I feel so relaxed and good afterward.
Although today is my off day, I went to the shop and worked about 3 hours. I had gotten a few goodies and I needed to rearrange. Went to a Auction on Saturday and got a huge piece of furniture and had to place it in a already crowded area. Now it is all done. Things look good so now tomorrow all I have to do is vacuum and dust. Got all the antique dealers coming to my shop on Wednesday morning for our monthly meeting. It is many's first time to be in the shop, so I want it to look good. Now all I have to do is plan a menu for eight a.m. meeting. I have a new twist on monkey bread I am going to try tonight , if it is good I will pass on the recipe.

Vacation Review

Well, it was a great trip but I am worn out. My hubby thinks, vacation is a time to go, go , go, go and do things. We would leave the room by 9 and not come back until 9 or so. There was no leisure time. He wanted to be on the go all the time. Even when we went to the beach, he wanted to walk, I wanted to sit and watch the ocean. We took a sight seeing tour, which was great and informative. And explained how to get around. Parking was a nightmare, food was good, hot and muggy, smelled after a rain, and I did not get to see Paula Dean. But we ate at the Lady and Son's. Good southern cooking. Ate a Yummy sweet potato dessert.

I enjoyed the Shrimp Factory, had stuffed shrimp. Yummy! No room for Dessert. But got pecan parlines for later. Hubby was great, found the only 2 scrapbooking stores in Savannah. Got new stuff. Yeah! Went junkin' and got new stuff.

Got idea for future scrapbooking class. (Hint) I loved looking at the details of all the wonderful houses. ( look up)

Now I am looking forward to my fall vacation, to the beach.

Well, it is official. I am on vacation.

clothes are washed, ironed, packed, dishwasher ran, floors sweeped and mopped, house descent, bed made, got camera, mail stopped, mom will feed stray cat that won't leave, car packed, still need to get coffee pot ( hubby won't drink hotel coffee), took care of pool, watered tomatoes, mail bills, Leslie I will pick you up something in Savannah, last check of the store, it is taken care of, kissed grandsons, gave daughter a emergency check, got map, got new freestyle book to take with me, hubby in shower, I know there is something else........Maybe it is saying Have a great Week yall !

Good Morning Sunshine! Yep it is early. I was wide awake a 5 a.m It seems that as of late I am a early bird. I am not sure how I feel about this since my hubby is a night person. By 10 p.m I am ready to slow down, put on my gown, and curl into my bed. I always set the timer on the Tellie, but I never see over 15 minutes . Hubby on the other hand can stay up all night and sleep till 10 on the weekends, that is if I let him. There is always amillion and one things that "NEED" to be done. This morning I am off to a Estate sale first thing, work till 2 and then auction tonight. I need to pick up a few pieces of nice furniture. When I opened the shop, it was 75% of my stuff. But now I don't have time to go buy anything. So I have just alittle bit. I need need need more stuff. And I have had to start a list of people wanting a booth. There is none available. We are packed to the rim. I love it. Not getting alot of scrapping done the last few weeks but there will be time. I have brought one of my scrapbooks to the shop and put a note on it saying " if you are interested in creating a scrapbook like this one , classes will start in August. Yes, I have decided to have a few classes. I have had 4 people ask and leave their address, in about a week. Not too bad. I have already created a 1 page for my first class. It will be the last of August but I am excited already. And if this does not go well, I will buy more stuff..... We all need more stuff!

Friday Challenge

Come on are you laughing yet?

Well, today I want to think about what makes me laugh.

I am going to complete a page telling what makes me laugh.

Why don't you join me.

Oh yeah, and did you know

there is only

4 more day

until vacation......

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Vacation Count Down

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Okay, we are not going to this beach.

But there is a beach there.

We will see how it goes.

Ready for the time away.

Friday Challenge- June 30th

Today I want to create a page showing what is "outside my scrap window".

What are you looking at? If this tomato plant had been outside my window maybe I could have gotten that little worm off before it ate the whole thing. So it ate 1/4 of my crop. Why didn't he eat the weeds that is trying to creep in on that plant. Oh, well I guess I don't have to weed it now. Guess I will buy tomatoes for a little while longer. Oh yeah, back to the challenge. I want to show what I look at, maybe inspire times. What is outside your window??????

Long time ...no post. I have been busy trying to get ready for the 4th and then vacation. I feel like I am in slow motion, just going through the motions but just thinking of the end result. Vacation is only 11 days away. 4th party only 3 days away. So much to do ....not enough time. And Hubby has been working all week and plans on fishing in a tournament on Friday night. Sometimes I could ring his neck, I have gave hints that, I could use him at home on Friday night but does he get them NO... So I will leave him a long list to do on Saturday while I am working. I hope they are done, if he wants to enjoy his night.......
DEEP BREATH...... CALM DOWN...........
Sometime I just need to write it down and all the anger goes away.

Friday challenge

guess who????? Yeah it is me, alongggggg time ago. The reason for this picture is for today's challenge. I want you to draw a self portrait. Get in a quite room and draw a picture of your self. Fill in all the things you like about yourself and the things you don't. Doodle and add childhood memories about your self. I think this will be fun, and then years from now, when your great great grand daughter is reading this she will know where she got her nose and she will know how I did not like it either.

Oh, the memories of polyester.....I still have nightmares.

They were sooo hot !!!

It seems like today I did not get anything accomplished. I tried all day to finish my weekly paper work, rearrange the space where a cabinet sold, start a scrapbook page, rearrange a table full of glass and eat lunch. At 3, I had a apple, ( it won't kill me to miss a meal. I have stored fat for times just like this) Paper work done at 4 , the table, empty space and scrapbook page will have to wait for another day. Then I got home and burnt the hamburger helper. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.

DaD

This is a hand of man that has worked hard all his life to provide for his family. Do the right thing, and respect people. Don't wine, suck it up and do what you have to do. Don't let people walk all over you, but know when to speak up. Manners are important, Respect your elders. Take the time to listen to the older generation, they do have something to say. Always open the door for a lady, and give them your seat. Family eat at the table, together. Shake hand to all you meet. Be polite. Family- we do what we have to do, because we are family. It is the right thing to do.

Happy Fathers Day

I love you

Friday Challenge

Is there anything in our lives that is a * constant * source of inspiration? My constant " creative" source right now is the internet. I see a idea, and twick it to my taste. I scrap lift. Do you? I do not think it is wrong, I do it all the time, but when I finish you can not tell it was lifted. It has my style on it. Which is rusty , shabby, rustic, old, inked, antique looking. And it is a great source when you have no creativity . All you have to do is try and it will come rushing back. Well, I am getting off the subject. Today's challenge is to inform about the most "constant" feeling, source, friend, person or item in your life. The Friday challenge word today is constant.

This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind... let it be something good.
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Good Morning
I really have been on a roll with my layouts lately. I try to pull 2 photos and paper each morning to take to the shop with me. I completed 4 pages last week. Yes, it took all week but that is more than I have been completing. It is good, to fill the slow times and I can leave it on the desk , if it takes a few days to complete. I also stayed late at the shop on Friday and worked on a mini vacation book. Got the basics done. Now I just need to wait. I am planning to add our little Anniversary trip, Savannah vacation and a trip to the beach in the fall.
Happy Day!

Good Morning
I really have been on a roll with my layouts lately. I try to pull 2 photos and paper each morning to take to the shop with me. I completed 4 pages last week. Yes, it took all week but that is more than I have been completing. It is good, to fill the slow times and I can leave it on the desk , if it takes a few days to complete. I also stayed late at the shop on Friday and worked on a mini vacation book. Got the basics done. Now I just need to wait. I am planning to add our little Anniversary trip, Savannah vacation and a trip to the beach in the fall.
Happy Day!

Two entry in one day, I am on a roll today. Getting a lot done on my day off. Wanted to let you in on what I picked up over the weekend. Just a little of jerri's junque. Was excited to find 3 more blue ball jars( #0 #3 and 14) Trying to get a set. Only need a few more. Green oatmeal glasses are mine, I have a small collection. I guess I was into rusty tins and bottles this trip. Two items I am trying to make myself take to the store: The small cracked, discolored cream pitcher and the Kenmore Sewing scrap book. Now you will have to come by the shop to see if it made the cut.

Oh what a "Relaxing Weekend". We went north, sightseeing, antique /junk shopping, and enjoying each others company. Married 24 years on Sunday, we went to the park that we were married, and took a few pictures. Oh, how I love having time alone with hubby.
Picture is my front porch, I like sitting here early each morning. For quite time. Do you have a quite place?

Friday Challenge

today's challenge is late , I know but here I go. Today I want you to tell us about the music you listen to.. Do you like country or rock. Do you listen to elevator music when you scrapbook and country when you are in the car. Are you a closet jazz fan. Tell us about your favorites.

With this Challenge we have completed 10 pages. 1/2 through a album on " ME", my thoughts, "ME" , my views, "ME" but with a new twist.

See anything you need to complete a layout?

Travel north on Hwy 79 to Cleveland. Turn right at the traffic light. Left at the 4-way stop and we are on the left. See you there.

Dry Creek Antiques

Pictures of the shop.

jerri's junque

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Jerri's jungue now has a place in my shop. I now have a small space in the back and I am selling my work and unique finds for your scrapbooking and art needs. Stay tuned for more pics.

Vacation up date-
we are going to Savannah Ga.

Welcome

Great find, this sign was on its way to the dump. And I rescued it. Love the way it has looked on my front porch , welcoming people at the door. The little red fire truck was mine as a child. One of my rusty loves.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I love anything that has a little age to it. You know what I mean, rust makes me happy. I will buy old kitchen cabinets with the paint peeling and the door hanging off the hinges. I will put the door back on and wipe at the chipping paint and ooolala I am a happy girl. Or does your heart feel happy when you see a old couple holding hand, again a little age. And last but not least, there is a ad in a magazines that is advertising ( I think) face cream. The little woman has so many wrinkles, but she is so beautiful. Again age. So for our Friday challenge, I want to see something with age. I know where I am going on this one.

Fridays Challenge

Today I want you to create a page telling us about your favorite flower. You have to understand I love all flowers and at this time I would love to have a bouquet of beautiful sunflower. So go out and pick or buy yourself a bunch of flowers, you "NEED" them and deserve them. It will only be a few dollars. Put them in your scraping space and enjoy. Create a page with or with out a picture. Have a wonderful Friday!

What inspires you? What jars your creative juices flowing? As many of you know when I need to create sometimes nothing will help me be creative and if I try to force it, well then it is a disaster. I end up not using what I force. So my new way to become inspired is "Blogs". I like to check out all the blogs , see what others are creating and then what I come up with seems to be justified. I sometimes like the simple page with minimal embellishment, it really depends on the picture. But most of the time I love to add and add some more embellishments. Load that page down so it tells the story and I don't have to Journal. I am trying to force alittle more comments on my pages but if I work it right all I have to do is add embellishments. Have a good Thursday Friends!!

Where would you like to go on Vacation?

Happy Tuesday! This is first day of my work week , I am coming off my weekend. The shop is closed on Sunday and Mondays. So I do not want to get up and get going this morning. There is not alot I will need to do when I get there but, I still have to be there. I have a new booth moving in today and I am looking forward to seeing her treasures.
Well, as Vacation time approaches, we are at a dilemma on where we want to go. Last year , we went to Atlanta for a one day trip. So not much of a vacation, actually it has been two years since we had a real vacation. I want to go away for a month but Hubby says I can only have 9 days.

So where would you go? I love the beach but "Hubby" will go but prefers the Mountains. We have so done that. But seeing the ocean is different. Always changing and I love the smell,sound and feel of the beach. I would live there if it was possible. I would love to have the ocean as a view from my studio. And if I wanted to go out for a stroll on the beach or if I needed shells for a project, they would be there. All at my finger tips. Back to reality.....

Anyway, I am trying to come up with somewhere else that we both could enjoy. Any Suggestions? It seems so foolish to go on a road trip with gas as high as it is but I think we deserve a get away. We both have worked hard this year and need this. And I need new vacation picture to scrap. Have a nice day.

Friday Challenge

Interview- ask someone questions and write it down. My version is Malik at 8. I found out the was afraid of heights, car wrecks and spiders.

He wants to visit Japan, and he is most proud of the military fighting to protect the whole world, he wants to be a undercover policeman and he is worried about dying. On a good note he told me he had a girlfriend and she has long hair. You won't know until you ask. Interview your husband and see if you are on the same planet. I learned alot about hubby. Surprising things too. Try it. You may be pleasantly surprised.

I love coming up with a new purpose for old items. I have had this for years. And was afraid of putting it out in the store, afraid a child would stab his sibling. So it was on my desk,

Bang, it came to me. What do you think?

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend, Mother's Day and all. I decided to keep the grandsons and ask my mother and mother in law over to grill . Along with them was a clan of 13 others. I did not stress, I played with the boys all mornin g. I had prepared before hand, Hubby grilled and I had even prepared the homemade Strawberry ice cream before hand. Speaking of Berries, I do believe we are into our last week of the picking. I do know they will not pick for you as of today. There is just not enough to pay to have them picked. It is sad but we have had such bad luck with the weather this year that they are just going to break even this year. The un-seasonable cool weather has been great but not for the farmers. Well, class tonight. I am looking forward to seeing all my buddies. And catching up. Have a wonderful week my friends.

I am a silly ,starstruck, caught in the hipe, girl.
Well, we had celebrities in Locust Fork yesterday. Yes, the sexist fat boys, the silver tongued ones, Shakespeare worst nightmare. The dueo of Rick and Bubba. Promoting their book- the expert guide of god country and anything else they could think of. Number one I enjoy them because they make me laugh, Number 2, they are Christians and they show it. Number 3, I have listened to them sooo long that they seem like family. Yes, I was there, Yes I bought a book, Yes I had all 4 sign it, and Yes I forgot my camera. AmI not a gobber? But as I walked up a friend was there and took picture of us and promised me some. We were standing outside talking and Rick and Bubba drove up walked up to us and just started talking, as they do best. I was star struck. My brother is not a fan, and kids me about being one. So before I went to see them I called him, left a message that said, I know you are standing in line waiting to see R&B, so save me a place in line , I will be right there.
Have a good Saturday!

Friday's Challenge-This weeks challenge will fit in with my class on Monday night. The title will be "U in ME". My page will be me and Mom, but you could do this layout about you and your child and title it "Me in You". Think about it. Come up with your own twist. We spend time with anyone and take on each other traits . As I grow older I see my mom in me. And I want to scrap this.
shameless plug---------------Class at Michael's Trussville - Monday night- 6 to 8.

I am aware that i am less than some people perfer me to be....
but most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see.

I love junk, I can't even throw out trash. I might use it on a page. Even empty packages become embellishment for a page. Bidding on a box of junk has a whole new meaning to me. What kind of goodies will be in the bottom, where most people will toss out. I find something to use on a layout. I will have to post one soon. Scrapbooked all day, got 7 pages done. Yeah!!! I have really enjoyed this rainy day.

One of the perks of helping out at the Strawberry Patch is I have ladies that gives me recipes. Some are good , some are not. This one is worth passing along.

Butter a 9 x 13 inch pan
add sliced berries of any kind.
Cut the crust off bread and cut into 3 slices
place them on top of berries.
Use as many as it takes to cover top of berries,
In a mixing bowl
blend together,
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 stick melted butter
vanilla
Mix well and pour over bread
Bake on 375 until brown.
This recipes claim to fame is------------Hubby went back for seconds. Hummmm

Okay, Get up on your soap box. This Friday's page challenge is "The way I see it". Pick a subject you feel strongly about and tell the world. It can be as menial as shopping cart left in the parking lot to political issues. Get on that soap box and let us see what you are made off, show the world you are not going to stand for it any more, you want to be heard, Roar Roar I am Woman hear me Roar!!!!! Let's hear it ladies.............

I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. – Oprah Winfrey

Did you ever have a May Day celebration. When I was in 1st grade we had a May Day celebration at school. We had a May Pole and we had made flower rings to wear on our heads. We danced around the pole with it bright color ribbons. As I remember, it was so beautiful. I think there were lots of flowers and alot of color. And of course carnival type games and food for everyone to enjoy. Odd, I have not thought of this in years. Why do we not celebrate this day any more? And why did we celebrate it then?

Good Morning Everyone! It is a typical lazy, rainy, Sunday morning. I slept till 7 a.m and crawled out of bed to enjoy a cup of java and read e-mail. I am planning on scrapbooking for a while this morning and have a second cup of coffee. This leisure morning is rare for me lately. And I am going to enjoy every minute of it. Got the okay for the scrapbook event for charity. Every spare moment has been used to try and plan the crop in July. Alot of fun stuff will happen. This layout is a challenge page. A dear friend gave me this office type forms and ask if I could do something with it. What do you think? Got back 5 rolls of film yesterday, so I am chomping at the bit to get started. Enjoy your rainy day.

Challenge #4......This is a deep one girls.
There was a movie ( don't ask me why I am thinking about it) in the 80's , I think .
Named "Trip to Bountiful" starring Geraldine Page. A lovely movie of a dying woman wanting to go home, to a community named Bountiful, for one last time. Her trip brought back memories of a childhood, as a teen and young women. The good with the bad. As she found the dilapidated house , she was at peace. She was home. So where is your " BOUNTIFUL". Tell a story of where or when you feel at peace. And if you have not seen this movie, grab the tissues and curl up on the sofa for a good sweet movie.

challenge #3- check check
I really did not/ could not put into words what I want to express with this one. I believe I am brain dead tired. I will have to redo later.
I wrote....
We use time to measure the past, present and future.
Time is always changing...ect

This is my " lid" tree. And "No" I am not crazy. I like unique things. I live in the country and off the road. I like it and my next one will be a bottle tree. Got 2 new lids last night at auction. I just had to share. Happy Sunday Everyone.

Friday challenge- Time!
This is such a wide subject.
How will each of you scrap this, will be fun to see.
Time has flown,
Time is a enemy
Time to do.........
Or no time.......
I can't wait on the amount of time it will take to see your layouts.

Happy Earth Day!

This is / was in my yard this year. I love to see this start to bloom, it means "Spring" to me.

Read this on A blog, just wanted to pass it along.
Leo Buscaglia : The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.

Second Challenge- Oh this one was easy for me. And I think I like it more than the first. You don't always have to use a picture. I wanted to get my point across so I journaled. I needed a splash of color so, the ribbon to remind me of something I know I forgot.........now what was that????????

My first challange- Ladies, How did you do? I love Coffee ice cream! At this time, I may say, because I just love ice cream. And I think the reason I like this kind so much is that no one else does and so it is all mine. I don't have to share.

Okay ladies, here is you Friday challenge. Your hands ! Tell me about them, show me, so that I know you from your hands. This will be a wonderful scrapbook page. Can't wait to see your ideas. Happy Friday !!!

I have a secret!
It might have something to do with a weekend crop, to benefit sick children.
It might be at the Springville Retreat House.
It might $ 125.00
You might get a free T-shirt and goodie bag
You might be asked to pose for a free group photo
You might be eligible to win a door prize valued at over $100.00
You might be offered 2 free classes
You may have availability to an on-site scrapbooking store
Or not!
Details to follow soon , I hope.

O.K Ladies, Let's try something different. I want to challenge you to create a scrapbook page. Not just any page but a special one about your favorites. This weekend, let's create a page about your favorite ice cream. Do you have a favorite or do you love them all. With summer approaching faster and faster, we will be pulling out the ice cream freezer and/ or buying more ice cream. Although we eat more ice cream in the winter and then cover up with a blanket, freezing to death. Go figure. My favorite has changed in the last few years and I need to scrapbook this. So this is your challenge. My favorite ice cream flavor is.........

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.'" { Erma Bombeck }

Have a good safe weekend everyone!!

Exhaustion set in today and I was in my gown until 2 p.m. The last few weeks have been packed with commitments. I woke up at 6 a.m but went back to sleep. And it seems I am sooo busy I can not go away with my husband for a weekend , until June. We thought we had a free week end but as it turned out, Easter Sunday. Back to work tomorrow * Just wanted to let you know I am still alive and kicking, just not blogging.

My baby turned 27 yesterday. And it went by, very quite. I think she has inherited the " It is my birthday and I want it this way or I am going to cry" attitude. I went and got the boys so she could have a night alone and have her pitty party. I know this will not make her feel any better. Let's just say I know first hand. The things I have handed down to my daughter, god forgive me.
The boys on the other hand, the baby would not get out of my arms the whole time I was at the house. He was going to make sure I was not leaving him , this time. But when we got home and all situated he cried and wined for the longest time. I told him, if he did not stop I was going to trade him in on a baby that did not wine so much. Malik did not like this, he is such the protector. He would hold him when he cried and try to make it all better. He would even stop eating dinner and go get him something. I tried to tell him that I would get it, but he went on. He got out of bed last night when the baby cried to tell me he was crying. He just doesn't want him to cry. Well, I have news for you, this child is going to be a crying one. Gotta love em.
Happy Tuesday!

I feel like there are not words to describe how much this little man means to me. He has brought joy into my life. He knows how to work me, and get what he wants. And I let him. It makes us both feel good.

Artist?
So who is a life artist? Do you take photos of your family, yourself, your environment, your world? Do you tell stories? Do you bring them all together onto paper, into your computer, onto a canvas (or some other cool concoction)? Do you create art journals with all kinds of wonderfully interesting pieces of your life and thoughts and emotions? Do you celebrate your life through your art? ( from blog: Ali Edwards)
I can't say I am a artist, I do not create beautiful paintings, play a instrument, sculpt , or write outstanding novels. But.... the way Ali puts it, maybe. I am telling a story, sometimes in pictures, many of you know I hate to journal. And want the page to tell the story.
Just food for thought.........

Watching over me, is this little angel in my back yard. This sweet little, thumb sucking angel was bought over 13 years ago. And he has been sitting on this rock in my little fish pond watching over me and my family. He freezes in the winter , thaws in the spring, endures the Alabama heat and the falling of leaves. I know this is way out there but I see him today as a symbol of my faith. Sometimes I freeze up, thaw, rejoice in Spring and fall again. I guess you can see faith or the lack of it, in almost everything. As I am trying to slow down and remember why I am here and the reason I have what I have. This little angel is always there and all I have to do is welcome him.

Date Night-
Dinner and a Movie-
Candlelight-soft Music-
Looking into each others eyes-
Stolen kisses-
looks across the table-
hand holding-
opening car doors
and then.......
Get real,
We went to a loud Mexican Restaurant
on Friday night
with 200 other people-
by Michaels to pick up paper-
and then Lowes-
had a list a mile long-
paint for the kitchen ( check)
2 by 4 for an idea ( check)
filters for house and shop ( check- check)
being alone- together.......Priceless - Our Date Night!

Go Taylor, Go Taylor
You got the moves,
Got the moves.

CROCS- GOTTA LOVE EM
SOOO GREAT AND A GIFT FROM MY BESTEST BUDDY!
HAPPY THURSDAY!

My candle burns at both endsIt will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends
-It gives a lovely light!
- Edna St. Vincent Millay

What inspires you?
What gives you the inspiration to create another page?
I find things,
Things that you would not always add to a scrapbook.
Today I found pink elastic, from an estate sale box.
Stay tuned ........

Just got the word, that I will have a class on a page like this. At 4 peas retreat in April. I will "tweak" it a bit but I just love this look. All the doodling is fresh and free. I will post the "TWEAK" page in a week or two. Auction last night, late getting home, sale at shop today, auction on Saturday , Sunday I will rest, if possible. Don't you just love it!

Have a Wonderful day!

Happy March!
I awoke to the sound of chirping birds this morning.
Today I had the doors open at the store.
I wanted to be out and about, I guess this is called early spring fever.
Flowers are trying to bloom and I am ready.
The fresh smell of newly cut glass ,
I love this smell !
Can't wait for all the flowers and warmer days.
How did you spend your day ?