tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-180647102011-11-05T08:56:19.113-04:00I Love Scrapbooking ( and Stamping too! )Oh the JOYS of being a busy Mom, Wife, Paper Crafter, Independent Consultant, Media Center Director, Lampwork Bead Maker, New Coupon Freak, and more...Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-87370838571478701032011-02-05T14:58:00.000-05:002011-02-05T14:58:50.217-05:00Updated the blog with new background and handy-made header. Not really my style on the colors but I am running with it for now... being snowed/iced in for several days has me a bit bored. Not sure why, there is certainly PLENTY to do around here.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-71974507772267106822011-02-01T16:30:00.000-05:002011-02-01T16:30:31.093-05:00 Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-10555430620933765182011-01-02T09:47:00.000-05:002011-01-02T09:47:09.830-05:00Happy New Year!   2011 is going to be a GREAT year!! Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-1694991324594884562010-07-15T15:16:00.000-04:002010-07-15T15:17:34.523-04:00blah blah blah.... bad blogger!!!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-6363339194532883732010-01-15T19:42:00.002-05:002010-01-15T19:45:22.658-05:00What happened to all of my holiday posts? Hmmm.... That is odd.Happy New Year! Yes, you guessed it, I'm lucky to get here once a month. Another year is upon us and again I started off fresh and new... just a couple weeks into it and still striving to live better! Always working at it is better than not at all!!I'll try to go back and reclaim some of my posts. Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-73330880849393486352009-10-09T15:27:00.002-04:002009-10-09T15:32:22.216-04:00Sign of relief..... finally finished packing up the picture orders for the softball fall league. What a SUPER learning process! I hope everyone is happy with their picture packages. I am so not ready but am actually going to a crop tomorrow and will NOT be a vendor! One of my downline is very involved in the Relay For Life program for our community and she has a crop each year. I have NO Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-90077170610227764362009-09-04T08:28:00.002-04:002009-09-04T08:33:19.598-04:00We are back into the groove of things with school. Still chaotic but a routine of chaos! HA!We've got a long weekend ahead and I am sooo looking forward to resting & trying to clear up some of the clutter around the house. We've got to catch up with laundry and I really need to do some freezer cooking to build up some more meals for during the week. I'm worn out by the time we all get home & Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-37349386468107026322009-08-15T00:34:00.002-04:002009-08-15T00:36:55.597-04:00Looks like summer was sooo busy that I didn't post! LOL! I thought about it. Guess I just didn't get it accomplished. Reading my post over Memorial Weekend and wanted to comment... I am disgusted with Jon & Kate and don't watch it anymore. I miss the kids and watching them grow up but it is just no fun anymore, especially knowing that Jon is SUCH A PIG. Yes, Kate is hard to deal with but Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-9123453214692024112009-08-15T00:26:00.003-04:002009-08-15T00:30:46.399-04:00Routine! We've headed back to school (& work for me) after what seemed like a very short summer break. I'm still in disbelief of the fact that I have a sophomore, a 3rd grader, a kindergartner, and a 1 year old!! WOW! We've finished out first few days back and are sooo looking forward to sleeping in a little and getting some things accomplished around the house. I love routine and structure.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-56757668197319385782009-05-25T13:50:00.003-04:002009-05-25T14:09:59.645-04:00Happy 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 Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-38866697335687462042009-05-24T17:41:00.002-04:002009-05-24T17:45:57.720-04:00Gosh, 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 Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-36331550277302392102009-05-23T15:53:00.002-04:002009-05-23T16:00:47.904-04:00Funny 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 Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-45105211055947030972009-05-06T21:35:00.004-04:002009-05-06T21:53:08.475-04:00We 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 Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-38161278498047020382009-05-02T23:48:00.002-04:002009-05-02T23:55:35.696-04:00Yeah! 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 alsoRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-75193057686927727322009-05-02T21:59:00.002-04:002009-05-02T22:04:21.140-04:00I 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 bothRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-68005374732528720422009-04-25T13:49:00.004-04:002009-05-02T21:57:06.473-04:00What have we been doing that has been oh so much more important than keeping up with this blog? Um, yea. LOTS! First and foremost... spending 6 weeks in the hospital, half in critical care and the other half in the rehab unit. Jon Ross got Guillain Barre Syndrome and scared us to our wits end. It was a very trying experience but we made it through by the help of many many prayers from all Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-54283908005684209602008-12-06T12:43:00.003-05:002009-05-02T23:41:06.082-04:00Oh fun!! Here I am, behind again. Perhaps I should just resort to the fact that I will not be a daily blogger. I so wanna be!! LOL!Thanksgiving break was restful, filling, and fun... on the go go go!! Lots to be thankful for! My Christmas Card Workshop was Thursday night and I think a success. What do I define as a success? All guests loved my cards and were happy with the offerings! A few took Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-31727599380906027422008-11-22T21:47:00.003-05:002008-11-22T21:53:14.749-05:00Oh dear! Where has the time gone?? All 6 of us have been sharing some BUGS! We've had an upper respiratory cold thing that lasts more than 2 weeks and a NASTY upper GI bug that put A & T moaning from the stomach pain, and J throwing up. They all missed a little school and just felt horrible. A & I both had the stomach thing, but not as bad as the kids. Even poor R had both. Not so easy toRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-46800852892608835852008-11-06T21:49:00.004-05:002008-11-06T22:06:22.164-05:00BACK TO WORK!Today was THE day! I went back to work today. It was bittersweet, for sure! I did ok in the am... didn't cry much but did feel kinda sad when I kissed my little Rhiannon good-bye and told her I'd pick her up later. Lots of people asked and already knew the answer... that I would rather be at home with my baby. Several other teachers told me they were glad to have me back. Several Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-5764210684973611432008-11-02T14:18:00.004-05:002008-11-02T14:21:52.945-05:00SUPER CARD!Oh look! I got another awesome Stacy Leach creation! I put a shout-out to my buddies for some Huggies coupons and promised a handmade creation in return. Stacy was sweet to send me some Huggies coupons and included them in this awesome card! LOVE IT!!THANK YOU, Stacy! I'll be making one for you today and getting it in the mail (& I will post it here to share!).Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-37143942985912818022008-10-30T00:17:00.003-04:002008-10-30T00:28:39.890-04:00Where did the day go?Sometimes I just don't know where my day disappears to! Next week, I know where it will go and that I won't get anything done at home. Errr! Oh well. It is a MUST! I am down to the dustbunnies of my bank account and the money tree we planted in the back yard just won't sprout! LOL! Here is a shot of my CVS loot from last week. I've been behind all week and not made it thereRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-33598206063756587352008-10-28T15:31:00.005-04:002008-10-28T15:39:12.093-04:00Attention KMart shoppers!!I was sooo excited to go to Kmart yesterday and try to be all frugal and big coupon queen only to come home disappointed. Boo Hiss!! I saved about 50% on what I bought but am disappointed because not all of the coupons were doubled and in checking prices, some items rang up for way more than they were listed on the shelf sticker. I was in a hurry to get to my parents Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-13658957001590594032008-10-25T23:38:00.003-04:002008-10-30T00:38:06.614-04:00SOCKS!Gosh, I don't mind doing laundry and even enjoy it at times, but the socks! Ugh, the socks! With 4 children, a hubby, and now that it is getting cold outside, I am donning them as well. I just don't enjoy sorting white socks. My mom tried to help me out a few months ago by buying little mesh laundry bags for each family member but I can't always get them all to USE them! It is so easy, justRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-16308481513121045662008-10-16T12:26:00.002-04:002008-10-16T12:31:12.573-04:00My site is going to undergo some new renovations. I've got someone helping me out with some graphics! Once we get things going, I will post her information and maybe she can squeeze you in too!! Keep on the watch and see the re-do soon!It's a half day of school today for the kids due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. So glad I am missing that at work (still on maternity leave) as I am required to Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-18166065056929353372008-10-15T09:56:00.006-04:002008-10-15T11:12:53.521-04:00Hi! Inconsistent blogger here! I thought I'd post a card made with my favorite stamp set... since I've not done a lot of papercrafting while on maternity leave, I've not developed a new favorite stamp set yet. Sooo, what I am trying to say is that this is not done recently but not posted yet. LOL!All Products CTMH unless noted;Stamps: Star Struck, Homestead AlphabetCardstock: White Daisy, Breeze Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-26901446959091134352008-10-13T22:51:00.003-04:002008-10-15T11:19:06.146-04:00Hand-me-downs!I've always loved these solid colored Gerber sleepers. This sleeper is old... a hand-me-down from the oldest kiddo. I think all 4 children have worn it. I know the oldest wore it in the first few weeks. Funny, Rhiannon is 11 weeks old now and wearing it. Still a little long but comfy! I'm going to have to see if I can find a picture of each kid in it. My littlest SWEET PEA!!I know Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-20256043526938369532008-09-02T15:18:00.003-04:002008-10-15T11:17:08.030-04:00Isn't she precious? As you can see... this is the most PERFECT reason to not be blogging! Not much computer time with this one around! She's so sweet and a little demanding. When this girl is hungry, be ready. heehee! Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-59728694740958948922008-08-18T11:47:00.006-04:002008-10-16T12:43:09.730-04:00Rhiannon has arrived!Rhiannon Jennifer RuthJuly 29, 20085:36pm4 pounds, 14 ounces18 inchesPERFECT!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-59017186149003989232008-04-20T10:42:00.003-04:002008-10-15T11:00:08.928-04:00LOL! I last posted in NOVEMBER!???? BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! No surprise! I am definitely not habitual about blogging. Sweet news! Remember when I wasn't feeling well (just a few posts -months - ago). Well... guess what? We're expecting! Even more exciting... it's a GIRL! What fun! Everyone is excited and looking forward to getting to see our new baby and watching her grow up! It is going to be a LONG Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-19825689646410326972007-11-23T13:34:00.000-05:002007-11-23T13:40:15.350-05:00I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday! I spent the day with my family, my parents, my sister, and her family. Good times!I played Scrabble for the first time in ages. Guess what? I SMOKED 'em! HA! OK, not nice to gloat! It's just not a typical thing for me and I was excited.My mom always buys the grandkids a Hallmark ornament each year. Allie's is usually Barbie and all the boys Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-30928785641959067912007-11-17T18:54:00.000-05:002007-11-17T18:59:44.602-05:00I realized that I forgot to share my special card. On October 1st, Allie's Brownie Troop did a community service project. All 15 of these 1st graders paired up with servers at the Texas Roadhouse and worked for the evening. They were amazing!! The servers volunteered all of their tips for the night and along with these little dynamos, raised $2500 in TIPS! They donated this money to a littleRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-88796166487144464102007-11-17T18:46:00.000-05:002007-11-17T18:50:12.833-05:00Feeling icky. Blah! I don't like being sick. Germs are such a bother. I'm tired of not feeling well and need to get myself better. It is no fun.Bridget Jones Diary is on again. I'd never seen it until a few weeks ago. I'm now watching it (well, not watching it directly but it is on the TV) for the 3rd time. Cracks me up when she shows up at the party dressed like a hooker. ha! ObviouslyRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-30742811635950906922007-10-28T01:30:00.000-04:002007-10-28T01:38:24.736-04:00Ahhhh! FALL BREAK!!! I love it right now!! I might not when it comes to paycheck time and it is missing 2 days! heehee!I had a bit of a headache on Thursday and missed an opportunity to scrap with some talented local gals. They're lucky enough to be able to get together at least twice a month on Thursdays. I will have to wait until December holiday break and see if I can go then, or wait Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-2480763917737542882007-10-06T12:23:00.000-04:002007-10-06T12:26:32.089-04:00Whoa! Has it been THAT long? I'm so ashamed! I am still here. Obviously it has taken me a while to get aclimated back to my non-summer routine! LOL! I've got a couple of cards to share. I've done a few events and am enjoying a weekend at home. I'm cleaning house, doing laundry, and all that fun stuff. I'm trying to get out the door and get to the Riley Days Festival. It is an awesome Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-88012532435322379572007-08-11T17:26:00.000-04:002007-08-11T17:29:51.394-04:00Isn't this cute? I got this great card and a couple others from my downline & friend, Stacy. Isn't she awesome? I love it. We have very similar styles. She's so SWEET!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-47995510143172745302007-08-11T01:02:00.000-04:002007-08-11T17:32:16.298-04:00I am now beginning to wonder if the blogger issue is with ME. It is doing it to me again tonight (er, a, this early morning since it is after 1am again!).OMG! I ordered a bunch of items for my 'unveiling party' aka open house and they arrived today. OH! WOW!!!! I can't wait to play. Of course, I am surrounded by WOODIES! heehee! Now now, not what you might be thinking, this is a G-rated site! Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-34676860654468249092007-08-10T01:05:00.000-04:002007-08-10T01:08:50.656-04:00OK, I have tried uploading an image of a card.... Blogger is being a booger right now and keeps asking me to log in. Errr.... technology! Heehee!I guess I will come back and try again tomorrow (um, well, today since it is after 1am FRIDAY!! Whoops! Off to bed I go! TeeHee!)Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-84335010913193015392007-08-07T23:27:00.000-04:002007-08-07T23:41:40.962-04:00Oh my kids!! Can you see something in the picture??? My kids are a hoot. You won't catch all of them handling one of these things. I don't like to. I will if I have to. That's not often. T came running in and said he'd caught a toad!! A little while later, A came in to tell me that they'd caught a toad and I should come see if I wanna. LOL! J was no where near the thing. That's not unusual. So, IRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-76149362428064707532007-08-07T00:00:00.000-04:002007-08-07T00:11:10.315-04:00OK, here is the result from my first Watercolor Magic technique. I currently have a small set of Prismacolor pencils so my colors are limited right now... I was trying to match this cute orange and light blue ribbon that I got on a recent trip to M's. The pencil was a little more purpley than light blue so I matched it up with my CTMH Spring Iris cardstock. Perfect! The Prismacolor is called Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-40039481030438349652007-08-06T12:32:00.000-04:002007-08-06T12:37:27.923-04:00OH! My July 25th order from Inky Antics FINALLY arrived today!! WAHOO! I had written a little vent, but backspaced it out... I am just happy to finally have my Gamsol and stumps so that I can go COLOR! Artwork coming soon!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-25229481616176570702007-08-05T20:17:00.000-04:002007-08-05T20:23:20.398-04:00Oh joy! My kids have not been sick all summer (knock on wood), but one or two of my four-legged kids MIGHT get sick. My mom's friend got a new dog from the Humane Society and she had this weird cough and was hacking up some flem stuff. His vet gave him some meds for her but didn't say what it was. My mom exposed her dog, Mugsy, to it not knowing. She figured it out and took the dog to the Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-89583773795280674682007-08-02T21:46:00.000-04:002007-08-03T00:10:37.638-04:00The kids went camping with my parents and I have been catching up on some organizing around here. I don't know where the time has gone. They'll be back tomorrow and we'll be in the groove of getting ready for school to start. We've got to do a little shopping for some clothes, register / pay book rental, and start going to bed early and setting alarms. We've all gotten into the habit of sleeping Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-80502177016449615422007-07-22T22:03:00.000-04:002007-07-22T22:06:09.633-04:00OK, the kids have gone to bed, so I can play a little. We need a few little extras here and there, so let's PLAY!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18064710.post-34710349921192676972007-07-20T20:54:00.000-04:002007-07-20T20:55:33.657-04:00Yeah! How's it look? Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429892676120335494noreply@blogger.com1