Sunday, August 8, 2010
Remember that exciting news???
I can tell you now!!! I've been asked to be a Designer for www.scrapfit.blogspot.com!!!!! I'm super excited and I just made my first page for them today! It's their 1st Birthday and we're gonna be doing a Bloghop starting the August 11th...so you definitely need to stop back by!!!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Exciting news...
that I can't share yet! LOL! I know, it's killing you guys not knowing, but I'm waiting on an email to make sure it's set in stone! I'll let you know today, for sure! How 'bout a scrappy page I did yesterday for the LAST Camp-Friendzy Bonus Challenge at http://www.scrap-friendzy.com/??? The last challenge was post by me and all you had to do was scraplift someone from Scrap-Friendzy. Sounds easy...but picking ONE to life was horrible!! LOL! So I lifted the VERY talented Amy G. Here's how my page turned out...
So, what's been going on on the homefront? Nevan had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Monday morning. He's doing pretty good...not drinking as much as I'd like him to be, but he's a stubborn 5 year old! He must have a wish to go back to the hospital to get an IV. He is eating a LOT of popsicles and icecream, so maybe he'll be okay. He's had some pain, which the doc's said at his age, it could go either way. I've been giving him the GOOD meds about 2x a day. Too bad they don't knock him out! Instead, he feels better and then he wants to run around the house...something he's not supposed to be doing! I sure am gonna be glad when he's recouperated!!!
I teach my FIRST ever TurboKick Class a week from tomorrow! I'm about 95% ready...eeekkk! I've got to get the Recovery sections down pat and I think I'll do okay...let's hope anyway! I would love to get some TurboWear, but man! It's expensive! Might try to find something else that will do. I wish my favorite pants weren't falling apart! They would be PERFECT! Too bad they are 7 years old and I'll NEVER find another pair like them...
Well, off to do the everyday mundane tasks of laundry and dishwashing! Gotta do something while I wait on that email! :)
So, what's been going on on the homefront? Nevan had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Monday morning. He's doing pretty good...not drinking as much as I'd like him to be, but he's a stubborn 5 year old! He must have a wish to go back to the hospital to get an IV. He is eating a LOT of popsicles and icecream, so maybe he'll be okay. He's had some pain, which the doc's said at his age, it could go either way. I've been giving him the GOOD meds about 2x a day. Too bad they don't knock him out! Instead, he feels better and then he wants to run around the house...something he's not supposed to be doing! I sure am gonna be glad when he's recouperated!!!
I teach my FIRST ever TurboKick Class a week from tomorrow! I'm about 95% ready...eeekkk! I've got to get the Recovery sections down pat and I think I'll do okay...let's hope anyway! I would love to get some TurboWear, but man! It's expensive! Might try to find something else that will do. I wish my favorite pants weren't falling apart! They would be PERFECT! Too bad they are 7 years old and I'll NEVER find another pair like them...
Well, off to do the everyday mundane tasks of laundry and dishwashing! Gotta do something while I wait on that email! :)
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Busy, Sad month...
Since my last post...
*We traveled to my mom's in New Bern with plans of spending 4 days there. We arrived there on July 4. On July 6, Mark got a call from his sister that their step-mother had found their dad collapsed in the bathroom. We packed immediately and came home. My FIL passed away the next morning after they took him off the life support. It was such a HUGE shock! We all expected at least 15-20 more years with him! He was only 68...he had a hemmoraging stroke. Just typing that just brought the reality of it all back... In the 2 weeks and 3 days since his death, we (Mark, his sister, step-mom, and me) have been thrown into the Rose business and have had to learn ALOT in a very short amount of time! (FIL was a Professional Rose Hybridizer, grower) We've really been so busy, there isn't time to think about the holes left in our hearts.
*During that week, I was voted out of the Last Scrapper Standing Contest at Memorable Seasons. That's okay. My heart wasn't in it after the week I'd had. But you should go check out the 3 remaining contestants...they are rockin'!
*The Friday before we left for the beach, I took Nevan to the doctor to have his tonsils checked out. They are HUGE! We leave there with an appointment to see the ENT doc about having them removed. That appointment was the week after FIL's passing. And the consensus is that the tonsils AND adenoids must come out! When I get to the lady to schedule the surgery, she informs me that the stuff they call "insurance" at Mark's work will only pay $2000 on the surgery. The hospital bill alone will be in the vicinity of $9000!!! I couldn't schedule the surgery. We simply don't have that kind of money...I mean, who DOES??? So, after talking to some friends, someone suggested we apply for NC Medicaid for the boys. I figured they'd laugh us out of the office at even THINKING we'd qualify. But we DID!!! And now Nevan's surgery will be paid in full and it's scheduled for August 2.
*This past week brought 2 more deaths. The first one was my step-mother's father. He'd been battling cancer for years. And on the same day, the man who built our house passed away...also from cancer.
*In GOOD news...I will be an official YMCA employee by either Tuesday or Thursday of next week! LOL! It just depends on which day I can find a babysitter so I can go for my New Hire Orientation. I also FINALLY received my certification papers for TurboKick! Phew! I didn't think they were EVER gonna show up! And I'll be filling in for Jennifer on August 14th! Gotta get a LOT of practice in!
Then, a few days ago, the president of the Photography Club emailed us to say that a local photographer was looking for an assistant. I replied and told her I might be interested. Well, I met with the guy yesterday and will be going with him to a wedding he's shooting next Saturday!!! If this works out, this has the potential to be something MAJOR for me! I mean, right now, I'm just basically his gopher... I'll be helping set up lighting, getting different cameras/lenses when he needs them, being a go-between between him and the bride while he's doing other shots. But he's talking like eventually, I'd get to help pose the parties, possibly even become a 2nd photographer, and he's talking I could even do some editing for him, up to a point and then he'd do the finishing touches! I've got my fingers and toes crossed that this works out!!! Because he pays REALLY WELL!
*This evening our Photog Club is participating in the 3rd Annual Scott Kelby Photowalk. It's gonna be miserable hot, but I'm still excited about doing it!
I'll quit boring you now! I'd add some pics of some recent scrappy goodness, but I'm on the laptop and don't have the pics on this one! I promise some soon!
*We traveled to my mom's in New Bern with plans of spending 4 days there. We arrived there on July 4. On July 6, Mark got a call from his sister that their step-mother had found their dad collapsed in the bathroom. We packed immediately and came home. My FIL passed away the next morning after they took him off the life support. It was such a HUGE shock! We all expected at least 15-20 more years with him! He was only 68...he had a hemmoraging stroke. Just typing that just brought the reality of it all back... In the 2 weeks and 3 days since his death, we (Mark, his sister, step-mom, and me) have been thrown into the Rose business and have had to learn ALOT in a very short amount of time! (FIL was a Professional Rose Hybridizer, grower) We've really been so busy, there isn't time to think about the holes left in our hearts.
*During that week, I was voted out of the Last Scrapper Standing Contest at Memorable Seasons. That's okay. My heart wasn't in it after the week I'd had. But you should go check out the 3 remaining contestants...they are rockin'!
*The Friday before we left for the beach, I took Nevan to the doctor to have his tonsils checked out. They are HUGE! We leave there with an appointment to see the ENT doc about having them removed. That appointment was the week after FIL's passing. And the consensus is that the tonsils AND adenoids must come out! When I get to the lady to schedule the surgery, she informs me that the stuff they call "insurance" at Mark's work will only pay $2000 on the surgery. The hospital bill alone will be in the vicinity of $9000!!! I couldn't schedule the surgery. We simply don't have that kind of money...I mean, who DOES??? So, after talking to some friends, someone suggested we apply for NC Medicaid for the boys. I figured they'd laugh us out of the office at even THINKING we'd qualify. But we DID!!! And now Nevan's surgery will be paid in full and it's scheduled for August 2.
*This past week brought 2 more deaths. The first one was my step-mother's father. He'd been battling cancer for years. And on the same day, the man who built our house passed away...also from cancer.
*In GOOD news...I will be an official YMCA employee by either Tuesday or Thursday of next week! LOL! It just depends on which day I can find a babysitter so I can go for my New Hire Orientation. I also FINALLY received my certification papers for TurboKick! Phew! I didn't think they were EVER gonna show up! And I'll be filling in for Jennifer on August 14th! Gotta get a LOT of practice in!
Then, a few days ago, the president of the Photography Club emailed us to say that a local photographer was looking for an assistant. I replied and told her I might be interested. Well, I met with the guy yesterday and will be going with him to a wedding he's shooting next Saturday!!! If this works out, this has the potential to be something MAJOR for me! I mean, right now, I'm just basically his gopher... I'll be helping set up lighting, getting different cameras/lenses when he needs them, being a go-between between him and the bride while he's doing other shots. But he's talking like eventually, I'd get to help pose the parties, possibly even become a 2nd photographer, and he's talking I could even do some editing for him, up to a point and then he'd do the finishing touches! I've got my fingers and toes crossed that this works out!!! Because he pays REALLY WELL!
*This evening our Photog Club is participating in the 3rd Annual Scott Kelby Photowalk. It's gonna be miserable hot, but I'm still excited about doing it!
I'll quit boring you now! I'd add some pics of some recent scrappy goodness, but I'm on the laptop and don't have the pics on this one! I promise some soon!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Last Scrapper Standing...
OMGoodness! Last year, Memorable Seasons had this awesome Last Scrapper Standing Contest where I came in 2nd place. Well, they are having it again this year!!! I just completed my 2nd page for the contest and it is my ALL TIME favorite page EVER! You know I don't get to do "girly" often, but when I get half a chance, I'm all over it! This week's challenge was to use a black background and use at least 2 handmade flowers. Well, here's what I came up with...
I just had to share with you guys! Now...go over to Memorable Seasons and check out the other cool entries!
My flowers are a combo of Donna Salazar's signature flower and some I found on My Creative Scrapbook by Gabrielle Pollasco.
Here's a closeup!
I just had to share with you guys! Now...go over to Memorable Seasons and check out the other cool entries!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Got something FUN coming up for my scrappy peeps!!!
"Camp Friendzy: Where all the Scrappy Girlz go!"
Join us at Scrap Friendzy for a fun and challenging scrappy Summer!! You will have opportunities to earn merit badges (and chances to win) with every challenge you complete. You may also be crowned "Camp-Friendzy Camper of the Summer 2010" by the votes of your fellow campers and camp couselors. Register now to attend the scrappy camp where everyone will want to be this summer. The first challenge/ contest will be posted on Monday, June 7th.
More Camp details can be found in the Camp-Friendzy section of the forum at
Join us for the big Camp Kick-Off celebration beginning this Friday, June 4th!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Planning, Parenting, and Preparations...
Planning...Just wanted to let you guys know that the DT girlz over at www.scrap-friendzy.com have got something really FUN up our sleeves for this summer! You might just wanna clear your calendars so you can play along...just sayin'!!!! More details to come in the next few weeks!!! :)
Parenting...Got a sick one home from school today. Nevan was running a fever last night, but hasn't complained about his ears, throat, anything! No fever this morning, so we'll see if we need to make a trip to the doctor. Pierson's up to his usual I-don't-wanna-poop self...currently listening to him say ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow....just go to the bathroom, would ya???? The Miralax should kick in soon! :) Still playing chauffeur for soccer practices and games, scouts, all that stuff. Will be soooo glad when soccer season is over...what was I thinking???? Oh, and end of school stuff!!! GEEZ! Harrison's got a class play on the 28th, a field trip on June 4th, and field day somewhere in there! Nevan had his preschool graduation program Tuesday night...still has his class picnic...that's the 28th or 29th, I think. I can't keep up!!! LOL!
Preparation...Went last Thursday night for my first class to get me to teaching Group Fitness! Next Tuesday and Thursday, I've got CPR classes. June 5th, I have an all day training which gets me my actual Group Fitness Cert. And I found out 2 days ago, that there's a TurboKick training/cert session on June 12th!!! May as well get it over with, huh??? Then the Y is sponsoring an Expo type thing the weekend of the 19th! Don't know if I'm gonna do that one or not... Can you say CRAZY?!?!?!?!?
Parenting...Got a sick one home from school today. Nevan was running a fever last night, but hasn't complained about his ears, throat, anything! No fever this morning, so we'll see if we need to make a trip to the doctor. Pierson's up to his usual I-don't-wanna-poop self...currently listening to him say ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow....just go to the bathroom, would ya???? The Miralax should kick in soon! :) Still playing chauffeur for soccer practices and games, scouts, all that stuff. Will be soooo glad when soccer season is over...what was I thinking???? Oh, and end of school stuff!!! GEEZ! Harrison's got a class play on the 28th, a field trip on June 4th, and field day somewhere in there! Nevan had his preschool graduation program Tuesday night...still has his class picnic...that's the 28th or 29th, I think. I can't keep up!!! LOL!
Preparation...Went last Thursday night for my first class to get me to teaching Group Fitness! Next Tuesday and Thursday, I've got CPR classes. June 5th, I have an all day training which gets me my actual Group Fitness Cert. And I found out 2 days ago, that there's a TurboKick training/cert session on June 12th!!! May as well get it over with, huh??? Then the Y is sponsoring an Expo type thing the weekend of the 19th! Don't know if I'm gonna do that one or not... Can you say CRAZY?!?!?!?!?
Monday, May 10, 2010
WOW! It's been a while!
I should've posted last week to tell you guys about the fabulous "Twist and Sketch" crop we were having over at www.scrap-friendzy.com. But I didn't get here. It's been crazy busy since soccer season started. The boys are on separate teams this time...so that means 2 practices a week plus 2 games on Saturdays. Add in Scouts, Speech Therapy, Workouts for me, Weight Watchers meetings and a couple of Photography Club outings...PHEW! And this Thursday, I take my first class to get me certified to teach Group Fitness!!! Can't believe I'm taking this step! Saturday, I'm going to an all day crop...YAY! The following Saturday, some of us Y girls are having a Girls Night Out...It's gonna be soooo fun! So anyway...I've been B-U-S-Y!
Go on over to http://momentsrecorded.blogspot.com and check out this month's challenge! I think you'll like it!
A friend of mine over at www.scrap-friendzy.com posted about a Cricut Blog Hop! So, I decided to check it out and there looks to be some really nice give-aways...thought I'd share with ya! (besides...it's gets me entered into the drawings more times! ;) ) So, Fantabulous Cricut Blog is hosting this Blog "crawl"...find 'em HERE: http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com
And the first stop is the wonderful Cokie Pop Paper Boutique...she's giving away a Cartridge!!! http://cokiepopaper.blogspot.com
So, get in on this blog crawl!!! I can't wait to see what the other blogs have to offer!
Go on over to http://momentsrecorded.blogspot.com and check out this month's challenge! I think you'll like it!
A friend of mine over at www.scrap-friendzy.com posted about a Cricut Blog Hop! So, I decided to check it out and there looks to be some really nice give-aways...thought I'd share with ya! (besides...it's gets me entered into the drawings more times! ;) ) So, Fantabulous Cricut Blog is hosting this Blog "crawl"...find 'em HERE: http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com
And the first stop is the wonderful Cokie Pop Paper Boutique...she's giving away a Cartridge!!! http://cokiepopaper.blogspot.com
So, get in on this blog crawl!!! I can't wait to see what the other blogs have to offer!
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