Nothing to show,
but wanted to make a quick post.
I haven't forgotten about the ole blog.
I've already gotten our personal
tax return finished & ready to mail.
YIPPEE!!!
We'll be getting money back,
which is a shock to us,
but we're taking it & running FAST!!!
I've also started my exercise routine again.
Same as last year,
EA Sports Fitness (Wii),
weight training, mixed with
10-min Pilates, yoga & ab videos.
I live in Florida,
so staying in shape for swimsuit season
is a MUST:)
As far as scrapping,
I do have 6 birthdays coming up
in a matter of 2 weeks*yikes*
So, I WILL be making cards
over the next 2-3 days.
I just haven't had time to come upstairs,
even now that my upstairs has thawed out.
So, if you're still around
& not going to CHA this weekend,
check back & hopefully I'll have something
scrappy to share with you.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
let's fall in love
I'm trying to get back into the groove of things.
My plate is full,
but there are still so many things
I want to do & know I could be doing.
I just have no motivation.
I haven't submitted to a magazine call
since before Thanksgiving.
In fact, the card below
is the ONLY card I've made this year.
I realize it's only 2-weeks into 2010,
but I'm just not feelin' anything.
I have TONS of ideas swimming
but no motivation to come upstairs & create.
Having said all that,
below is a card I made using some new
K&Co chipboard Valentine pieces.
I bought the pack with the intent
of making 17 cards for my dds class.
Only prob,
I MUST make the cards *duh*
This is the only one I've made:)
The robot is too cute though
& there's more cute creatures in this line.
I couldn't find the matching paper,
except in a huge 12x12 paper pack,
so I'm using some really old SEI.
The border punch is also new.
Wednesday was my bday,
so I used a Michael's giftcard *yippee*
Welp,
my youngest is home sick today,
& my oldest is on her way home,
so time to get back to work!!
My plate is full,
but there are still so many things
I want to do & know I could be doing.
I just have no motivation.
I haven't submitted to a magazine call
since before Thanksgiving.
In fact, the card below
is the ONLY card I've made this year.
I realize it's only 2-weeks into 2010,
but I'm just not feelin' anything.
I have TONS of ideas swimming
but no motivation to come upstairs & create.
Having said all that,
below is a card I made using some new
K&Co chipboard Valentine pieces.
I bought the pack with the intent
of making 17 cards for my dds class.
Only prob,
I MUST make the cards *duh*
This is the only one I've made:)
The robot is too cute though
& there's more cute creatures in this line.
I couldn't find the matching paper,
except in a huge 12x12 paper pack,
so I'm using some really old SEI.
The border punch is also new.
Wednesday was my bday,
so I used a Michael's giftcard *yippee*
Welp,
my youngest is home sick today,
& my oldest is on her way home,
so time to get back to work!!
Monday, January 11, 2010
baby it's cold outside
I don't care what part
of the US you're located...
it's COLD!!!
My hands are frozen
& so is my computer,
so don't mind me if I'm
going a tad slow for you this morning:)
Because my scrap room is upstairs
& it's run on a separate cool/heat system,
we're trying to keep our power bill down
& I'm not coming up here.
So, not much going on
in the way of creativity.
I did manage 2 layouts last week
& that's about all I can do in the cold!!
It's hard to tell in this photo,
but I did use the Swiss Cheese punch
across the top.
I'm going to journal in the circle,
just can't w/frozen hands!!
of the US you're located...
it's COLD!!!
My hands are frozen
& so is my computer,
so don't mind me if I'm
going a tad slow for you this morning:)
Because my scrap room is upstairs
& it's run on a separate cool/heat system,
we're trying to keep our power bill down
& I'm not coming up here.
So, not much going on
in the way of creativity.
I did manage 2 layouts last week
& that's about all I can do in the cold!!
It's hard to tell in this photo,but I did use the Swiss Cheese punch
across the top.
I'm going to journal in the circle,
just can't w/frozen hands!!
In other news,
we got Band Hero the other day
& have had so much fun "jamming out"
& attempting to play guitar & drums.
I'm the only one that likes to play the guitar
over the drums, but it ain't easy!!
William went skydiving last Saturday
& yes he survived!!!
He had a blast & now I want to go:)
My sister also got remarried Friday.
She looked beautiful
& we're so blessed to have Jack in the family.
We also want to take the girls someplace to see snow,
so if you live w/in a 3-5 hr drive of Pensacola, FL,
please lmk if you're getting snow this weekend.
And now I must leave,
I think my fingertips & nose are frost-bitten!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Years Eve!!
Today on Facebook,
I saw sooooooooo many people posting
about how awful 2009 was
& how glad they were to see it go.
That made me kinda sad.
Though I have NO idea
what these people dealt with in their lives,
I'm very thankful for my 2009.
Yes, it was a difficult year.
Financially, it was the hardest
year I've ever experienced.
BUT, I know the Lord NEVER
gives me more than I can handle
& for that I'm very grateful.
This past year made me realize
just how blessed I truly am,
I can do without,
& areas of my life that needed some cleaning out:)
So having said that,
I hope people will take the time
to really think about some positive aspects
of this past year.
I guess we could all say......."it could have been worse!!"
Anyway, enough from this soapbox,
here's my last two 2009 layouts.
On the first, I took inspiration from
the talented Nicole Samuels.
I won't post her layout,
but you can see it here.
I'm sure you can tell
which one I got the inspiration from.
Question: "What sort of New Year’s Resolution should a Christian make?"
Answer: The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just something about the start of a New Year that gives us the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning. In reality, there is no difference between December 31st and January 1st. Nothing mystical occurs at midnight on December 31st. The Bible does not speak for or against the concept of New Year’s resolutions. However, if a Christian determines to make a New Year’s resolution, what kind of resolution should he or she make?
Common New Year’s resolutions are: to quit smoking, to stop drinking, to manage money better, and spend more time with family. By far the most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, in conjunction with exercising more and eating healthier. These are all good goals to set. However, 1 Timothy 4:8 instructs us to keep exercise in perspective: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. This should not be.
Many Christians make New Year’s resolutions to pray more, to read the Bible every day, and to attend church more regularly. These are fantastic goals. However, these New Year’s resolutions fail just as often as the non-spiritual resolutions, because there is no power in a New Year’s resolution. Resolving to start or stop doing a certain activity has no value unless you have the proper motivation for stopping or starting that activity. For example, why do you want to read the Bible every day? Is it to honor God and grow spiritually, or is it because you have just heard that it is a good thing to do? Why do you want to lose weight? Is it to honor God with your body, or is it for vanity, to honor yourself?
Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” John 15:5 declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” If God is the center of your New Year’s resolution, it has chance for success, depending on your commitment to it. If it is God’s will for something to be fulfilled, He will enable you to fulfill it. If a resolution is not God honoring and/or is not in agreement in God’s Word, we will not receive God’s help in fulfilling the resolution.
So, what sort of New Year’s resolution should a Christian make? Here are some suggestions: (1) Pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) in regards to what resolutions, if any, He would have you make; (2) Pray for wisdom as to how to fulfill the goals God gives you; (3) Rely on God’s strength to help you; (4) Find an accountability partner who will help you and encourage you; (5) Don’t become discouraged with occasional failures; instead allow them to motivate you further; (6) Don’t become proud or vain, but give God the glory. Psalm 37:5-6, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”
May you have a Blessed & Happy New Year!!
I saw sooooooooo many people posting
about how awful 2009 was
& how glad they were to see it go.
That made me kinda sad.
Though I have NO idea
what these people dealt with in their lives,
I'm very thankful for my 2009.
Yes, it was a difficult year.
Financially, it was the hardest
year I've ever experienced.
BUT, I know the Lord NEVER
gives me more than I can handle
& for that I'm very grateful.
This past year made me realize
just how blessed I truly am,
I can do without,
& areas of my life that needed some cleaning out:)
So having said that,
I hope people will take the time
to really think about some positive aspects
of this past year.
I guess we could all say......."it could have been worse!!"
Anyway, enough from this soapbox,
here's my last two 2009 layouts.
On the first, I took inspiration from
the talented Nicole Samuels.
I won't post her layout,
but you can see it here.
I'm sure you can tell
which one I got the inspiration from.
And to end my post,
I'd like to paste a little blurb
about New Years Resolutions.
It's rather lengthy,
but worth the read.
For me, this puts things in perspective:
I'd like to paste a little blurb
about New Years Resolutions.
It's rather lengthy,
but worth the read.
For me, this puts things in perspective:
Question: "What sort of New Year’s Resolution should a Christian make?"
Answer: The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just something about the start of a New Year that gives us the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning. In reality, there is no difference between December 31st and January 1st. Nothing mystical occurs at midnight on December 31st. The Bible does not speak for or against the concept of New Year’s resolutions. However, if a Christian determines to make a New Year’s resolution, what kind of resolution should he or she make?
Common New Year’s resolutions are: to quit smoking, to stop drinking, to manage money better, and spend more time with family. By far the most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, in conjunction with exercising more and eating healthier. These are all good goals to set. However, 1 Timothy 4:8 instructs us to keep exercise in perspective: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. This should not be.
Many Christians make New Year’s resolutions to pray more, to read the Bible every day, and to attend church more regularly. These are fantastic goals. However, these New Year’s resolutions fail just as often as the non-spiritual resolutions, because there is no power in a New Year’s resolution. Resolving to start or stop doing a certain activity has no value unless you have the proper motivation for stopping or starting that activity. For example, why do you want to read the Bible every day? Is it to honor God and grow spiritually, or is it because you have just heard that it is a good thing to do? Why do you want to lose weight? Is it to honor God with your body, or is it for vanity, to honor yourself?
Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” John 15:5 declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” If God is the center of your New Year’s resolution, it has chance for success, depending on your commitment to it. If it is God’s will for something to be fulfilled, He will enable you to fulfill it. If a resolution is not God honoring and/or is not in agreement in God’s Word, we will not receive God’s help in fulfilling the resolution.
So, what sort of New Year’s resolution should a Christian make? Here are some suggestions: (1) Pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) in regards to what resolutions, if any, He would have you make; (2) Pray for wisdom as to how to fulfill the goals God gives you; (3) Rely on God’s strength to help you; (4) Find an accountability partner who will help you and encourage you; (5) Don’t become discouraged with occasional failures; instead allow them to motivate you further; (6) Don’t become proud or vain, but give God the glory. Psalm 37:5-6, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”
May you have a Blessed & Happy New Year!!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
nearing the end of 2009
How was everyone's Christmas?
Good I hope.
Ours was wonderful.
The girls were soooooooooooo excited this year.
We believe this is the last "Santa" year"
for our 9 1/2 year old.
Too many questions this year,
not to mention she found 2 Santa gifts,
for her sister,
we subsequently had to let family give:)
But, all-in-all, it was blessed.
I am still in my very unmotivated state.
But yesterday I suddenly had an inspiration attack
and ended up doing 5 layouts.
I'm only showing 3,
though the other 2 are my favs!!
These pics are 2 years old,
but when I came across them,
I smiled & realized how much I miss this age.
This is the "diaper wearing, running stiff-legged,"
2-year old age!! You know what I'm talking about!!
This next one is pictures from Christmas morning.
LOVE the look on my 5-year olds face.
In her words, "this is the best Christmas ever!!"
I did use some mist on this page,
which resulted in the warped edges.
These pics are from Christmas 2006.
With the Cosmo Cricket chipboard,
I wanted to create a layout about her gingerbread house.
Nothing fancy & I still feel it's lacking,
but it's already tucked away. 
I'm already anxious to get our Christmas decor put away.
We're having a New Year's Eve get-together
& could use the extra floor space.
Unfortunately, I think hubby wants to wait until Friday.
So, I guess that leaves me
to clean some more & scrap.
What else is a girl to do:)
Hope you have a wonderful New Year!!
Good I hope.
Ours was wonderful.
The girls were soooooooooooo excited this year.
We believe this is the last "Santa" year"
for our 9 1/2 year old.
Too many questions this year,
not to mention she found 2 Santa gifts,
for her sister,
we subsequently had to let family give:)
But, all-in-all, it was blessed.
I am still in my very unmotivated state.
But yesterday I suddenly had an inspiration attack
and ended up doing 5 layouts.
I'm only showing 3,
though the other 2 are my favs!!
These pics are 2 years old,
but when I came across them,
I smiled & realized how much I miss this age.
This is the "diaper wearing, running stiff-legged,"
2-year old age!! You know what I'm talking about!!
This next one is pictures from Christmas morning.LOVE the look on my 5-year olds face.
In her words, "this is the best Christmas ever!!"
I did use some mist on this page,
which resulted in the warped edges.
These pics are from Christmas 2006.With the Cosmo Cricket chipboard,
I wanted to create a layout about her gingerbread house.
Nothing fancy & I still feel it's lacking,
but it's already tucked away.
I'm already anxious to get our Christmas decor put away.
We're having a New Year's Eve get-together
& could use the extra floor space.
Unfortunately, I think hubby wants to wait until Friday.
So, I guess that leaves me
to clean some more & scrap.
What else is a girl to do:)
Hope you have a wonderful New Year!!
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