Monday, May 25, 2009

Happy Memorial Day!! We usually do a cookout with family but it started raining before we even got up and it has been kind of an indoor lazy day. I've got the Jon & Kate + 8 Marathon going. I used to watch it all of the time but with the craziness of the last many months around here, I got way behind. I am kinda getting caught back up now due to the marathon on TLC. I'm building up to watch the new one tonight... their controversy lately is odd to me... I've not seen it all and want to try and make a personal judegment as the one I get from TV talk shows, etc. are pretty negative. I don't really know what is going on other than supposedly Jon cheated??? Seriously?! I just watched the wedding vow renewal last night in Hawaii... geesh!!

What are YOU up to today? I hope whatever it is, you are as grateful for our FREEDOM as I am and that you appreciate the work & effort of those in the military who serve our country (& that of their families!!!). Huge Hugs to you! You are truly appreciated.

Happy Memorial Day!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Gosh, it's hot out! Well, in here too! I would love to turn on the air... it gets nice out when the sun goes down and nice sleeping weather most evenings. It's just the mugginess when you get up and throughout the day.

Andrew went to the Indy 500. The kids and I have been cleaning a bit and playing on the computer a little too. They did a good job on the kitchen while I did a couple loads of laundry and have been TRYING to get my scrap stuff under control that has been lingering in the dining room for far too long. With an infant who is now crawling wherever she wants, we need to get everything up and out of her way!

Since it's a 3 day weekend, I should be able to get a lot accomplished & then get to do some stamping. Hopefully I can talk Andrew into some a/c soon too!!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Funny my last post was about dragons. Allie had a party for meeting her school reading goal for the year, so proud of her! I was there taking pictures. They had a snack, got an airbrushed tattoo and then got to watch a Silly Safaris show with Rhino Ryan. It was a fun time. Allie & I got matching dragon tattoos! Funny!!

I'm glad school is coming to an end. Only 6 more school days left! Not sure how much time I will be spending working but will hopefully know soon. I have a ton of things that need done around here but we could also use the money.

It's getting warmer and warmer. Summer is coming!!

Wednesday, May 06, 2009


We love Dragons! Odd? Naaa! It's our school mascot. Red ones. Not Western types, more Eastern or North American (not that there were really dragons in North America, that's just what I've seen them called before. heehee!). It is something that I look for on eBay... in the form of stamps (of course!). I like realistic ones and also clipart or cartoon types of images. I like stamping them and putting them on cards for local friends who are big local Dragon fans. If you ever see any, please be sure to pass them along to me!! I'd love to add to my collection.
THANKS!!!


Saturday, May 02, 2009

Yeah! OK, I think I like my new look! I went to ShabbyBlogs after seeing a cute layout on Tresa's blog and found one that I REALLY liked!! I added it and then decided to make my own banner. I have a program called Paint Shop Pro that I have been using for years, and made my banner. Not too bad!

The site update is kind of procrastination of cleaning up my mess here in the front room. I'm also working on a card for a wonderful friend at work who is having a birthday in a few days. Not getting very far but hope to do that tomorrow in-between some straightening up around here. As usual, the laundry is out of control and I've got some Gracie tumbleweeds to sweep up.

Two blog posts in one day.. Wow!!
I love Saturdays in the Spring! When the weather has just a hint of crisp in the air but yet it is warm enough to open the doors and a window or two. You can just SMELL the fresh new rejuvenation and can't help but just feel HAPPY! With the way things have been going for us lately, HAPPY is a much needed feeling that we NEED around here!!

Jon Ross had practice, Trevor & Allie had games and both had team pictures done. I had planned on going but didn't get out to the fields today. I got half-way dressed and did some things around the house while taking care of Rhiannon. She TOTALLY escaped her bouncy seat today so I guess that is probably not something we'll be able to put her in and step out of the room for any period of time. She's a little monkey!! Gotta love her!!!