This kit is awesome to work with!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Woooohoooo!
I LOVE these cards! Run, DON'T walk to get one of the May QK Card kits!!! The stamp set is adorable and the papers are soooo much fun! I'll post a few of them today...and then a few of them tomorrow! Thanks for looking!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Just what I needed to hear!
You know....God is good...no, He is GREAT! Sometimes things will just come to you....naw....they are MEANT for you! As in the case of tonight. Today I tried to make things right, make things better, make someone understand where I was coming from...but instead of an 'I'm sorry' I basically was told that I was wrong again....told the issues that I have are my issues....well, maybe they are....but a simple little 'I'm sorry' would have gone a LONG way....ANY way....I took it surprisingly well.....didn't really surprise me this time....Almost like I expected an answer like I got. Then I get this....my wonderful pastor from when I first became a Christian....he is an amazing man....it is almost like he knows what you are going through. He has no idea how much I needed this....I will SING PRAISES!
It is amazing how small things can accomplish so much. I remember working on a farm as a teenager. I had various duties and often assisted the owner in things that needed four hands to accomplish. One of those things was putting a small metal ring in the nose of the pigs. This little ring would keep them from rooting in the ground and getting out under the fences. One day, a 600 pound sow who had piglets, lost her ring. The owner had a loop around her snout and was on her back while I approached with the ring. I squeezed it shut, but I was about a foot from the pigs nose. A second try was successful but frightening to say the least. But the ring, which was probably less than an ounce, would keep that 600 pound pig's nose out of the ground. When you think about it, there are some amazing things done in the world by that which is small. A small rudder can move a large ship. A horses bit can move a large horse. And, yes, a small ring can keep a sow from rooting in the ground. Now, the tongue, which is also a small thing, is able to do both good and bad. James 3:5 says, "Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth." Here is something else that is small but can cause a lot of commotion. The tongue often gets us into trouble. How often have you said something and wonder why you said that, or you wish you could get those words back. But, once the tongue is in motion, there is little that can stop it or to recall what has already been said. People often joke and say that God gave us one mouth and two ears so we are to spend more time listening than speaking. So, if you have been in a situation where you have said the wrong thing, you know what the Bible means. The tongue can indeed kindle many fires. But, you can also use it a good way, by offering praise to God for what He has done for us. Use you tongue to speak praises to God for the sending of His Son to die on the cross for our sins. Remember, Jesus Lives! Praise God today just for the fact that we have the ability to praise Him.
It is amazing how small things can accomplish so much. I remember working on a farm as a teenager. I had various duties and often assisted the owner in things that needed four hands to accomplish. One of those things was putting a small metal ring in the nose of the pigs. This little ring would keep them from rooting in the ground and getting out under the fences. One day, a 600 pound sow who had piglets, lost her ring. The owner had a loop around her snout and was on her back while I approached with the ring. I squeezed it shut, but I was about a foot from the pigs nose. A second try was successful but frightening to say the least. But the ring, which was probably less than an ounce, would keep that 600 pound pig's nose out of the ground. When you think about it, there are some amazing things done in the world by that which is small. A small rudder can move a large ship. A horses bit can move a large horse. And, yes, a small ring can keep a sow from rooting in the ground. Now, the tongue, which is also a small thing, is able to do both good and bad. James 3:5 says, "Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth." Here is something else that is small but can cause a lot of commotion. The tongue often gets us into trouble. How often have you said something and wonder why you said that, or you wish you could get those words back. But, once the tongue is in motion, there is little that can stop it or to recall what has already been said. People often joke and say that God gave us one mouth and two ears so we are to spend more time listening than speaking. So, if you have been in a situation where you have said the wrong thing, you know what the Bible means. The tongue can indeed kindle many fires. But, you can also use it a good way, by offering praise to God for what He has done for us. Use you tongue to speak praises to God for the sending of His Son to die on the cross for our sins. Remember, Jesus Lives! Praise God today just for the fact that we have the ability to praise Him.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Why????
Why is it when you think you are trying to help people, be kind and understanding, it turns out that you are looked at as wrong? That you become the 'evil' person? That you become the 'topic' of the day, week, year? That you now are shunned? Oh, not to your face, they smile at you and treat you in front of others that wouldn't know what is going on as if they have nothing against you. But directly at you, you see the contempt pour from their eyes. Other's say that they want to put things behind them but in all actuality they are still sharing their contempt of you with others while you remain silent? But now you look into the faces of those that they have talked to and see the same contempt...they have held a grudge for the other person against you. It could be something that you say, the way you say it, or who it is said to. They say that the subject is over, but you see the glares and stares from people they have talked to? Why is it that people can't be honest and say what they want to say directly to you?
I have faced this problem in my life for years now. This is not new to me....and I don't want to sound like a martyr...because I know this is not a new thing, and something that I'm sure we have all faced in our lives.
But what I do know is that I can face this head on, I can turn the bad into go with the help of Christ and the Heavenly Father. He will make this right, he will make intercession for me...I will take this time to reflect and see where the fault lies within me.
Yes, I can be a judgmental person, yes I have faults, yes I am wrong, yes I make mistakes, yes I am not perfect. But what I can do is hide...not in the sense that you can't see me, but hide behind my Creator, let HIM be seen. If I present HIM in front of ME then maybe others won't see my faults or shun me for them. I will let Him be my Shield, my Strength, my Shelter. For if they want to shun me then or glare at me with contempt they will be doing the same to the Creator, because He stands before me. I just have to keep Him there.....
Dear Heavenly Father, God, Creator of All,
Hear the cry of my heart and help me. I am but a shameful sinner, saved by grace, Your grace. Help me say on the words that YOU would have me say. Help me think only the thoughts YOU would have me think. Help me even with this grey box to show others that You are in front of me, I will follow you.
Your humble servant,
Juliet
Side note...I went to review my lesson for my small group tomorrow am....and guess what the title is....'How to deal with Rejection'....is that not how our God works! He knew that I would need that as much as those girls!!!! Pray I can get through it without tears and once again be HIDDEN!
I have faced this problem in my life for years now. This is not new to me....and I don't want to sound like a martyr...because I know this is not a new thing, and something that I'm sure we have all faced in our lives.
But what I do know is that I can face this head on, I can turn the bad into go with the help of Christ and the Heavenly Father. He will make this right, he will make intercession for me...I will take this time to reflect and see where the fault lies within me.
Yes, I can be a judgmental person, yes I have faults, yes I am wrong, yes I make mistakes, yes I am not perfect. But what I can do is hide...not in the sense that you can't see me, but hide behind my Creator, let HIM be seen. If I present HIM in front of ME then maybe others won't see my faults or shun me for them. I will let Him be my Shield, my Strength, my Shelter. For if they want to shun me then or glare at me with contempt they will be doing the same to the Creator, because He stands before me. I just have to keep Him there.....
Dear Heavenly Father, God, Creator of All,
Hear the cry of my heart and help me. I am but a shameful sinner, saved by grace, Your grace. Help me say on the words that YOU would have me say. Help me think only the thoughts YOU would have me think. Help me even with this grey box to show others that You are in front of me, I will follow you.
Your humble servant,
Juliet
Side note...I went to review my lesson for my small group tomorrow am....and guess what the title is....'How to deal with Rejection'....is that not how our God works! He knew that I would need that as much as those girls!!!! Pray I can get through it without tears and once again be HIDDEN!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Think about this....
Mother's day is JUST around the corner! You know what would make an AWESOME gift?? I do...because I get it every month and LOVE them! A QKD Kit! Even if 'mom' (or treat yourself...you know your kids will ask you what you want right???) doesn't 'scrap' or make cards this is the perfect gift to get them started! All you would need to add is a stamp pad! AND since the April kits come with a 'freebie' you could keep the freebie yourself (unless the kit is for you anyway.....which if it were me, it would be!)
Here is April's Kit! Numbers are LIMITED!!!! Come get it NOW!!!
Each kit sold in April will receive this FREE stamp set
worth $5.99 with their kit!
Thanks for looking :
Here is April's Kit! Numbers are LIMITED!!!! Come get it NOW!!!
QKD Kits
Sorry for being a commercial :) but there are still kits for April left in the QKD Store. Get them Here
We have 7: 6X6 ($23) kits &
3: 12X12 ($26) kits left.
(That's seriously a lot of stuff for a great price :)
and the stamp set is...
Each kit sold in April will receive this FREE stamp set
worth $5.99 with their kit!
Thanks for looking :
C52 Layouts!!
Yea me! HA....considering tomorrow is C52 and they HAD to be done, here are my C52 layouts for April! Fun stuff to work with! Fancy Pants and Dream Street. Also includes the goodies from the single page that I shared a few days ago (Lakeside Ranch).
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I found this today as I was surfing....thought it was soooo good and of course I had to share!
......I will
I will do More than belong,
.....I will participate
I will do More than believe,
.....I will practice
I will do More than forgive,
.....I will forget
I will do More than teach,
.....I will inspire
I will do More than care,
.....I will help
I will do More than dream,
.....I will work
I will do More than give,
.....I will serve.
Isn't that strong???
......I will
I will do More than belong,
.....I will participate
I will do More than believe,
.....I will practice
I will do More than forgive,
.....I will forget
I will do More than teach,
.....I will inspire
I will do More than care,
.....I will help
I will do More than dream,
.....I will work
I will do More than give,
.....I will serve.
Isn't that strong???
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
{I}nspired
Okay...putting this in a post of it's own so it can be linked to the challenge! You guys really NEED to check this challenge out and play along! I'm sure you will be glad you did!
Realize that the inspiration for what you do lies within YOU! All the creative juices are there....think about it....find it....and then let the creative juices flow! Sometimes it takes a little jump start from 'seeing' something else...but what comes out is YOU!
When you scrap a page, those photographs are YOURS, they are special to you for whatever reason....anyone else looks at them and there is a whole different meaning....when you create a card you are the one that puts the stamp where you put it, puts the piece of ribbon here or uses that color combo....you are unique...and you will create what inspires YOU! GO FOR IT!
Friday, April 11, 2008
To Do ATC...and a little more..
Today was a busy but fairly good day....those don't happen as often as I'd like....nothing major to make it good, just nothing to make it bad...
I did the 'busy' stuff....school first. We are ALMOST done! YEA! Then clean the house and the usual 4 loads of laundry (4 more to do tomorrow...sigh). And cleaned up a few other little hot spots in the house.
THEN finally I scrapped! Not one of my April 'goal' layouts but it is a C52 layout and I made it work for the survivor challenge for Tally too! YEA! I do love the layout and enjoyed the time reading Marion's journal again. As many times as I've read that I always love reading it over and over again.
Here it is..
And here is a little close up of the journaling.
AND I'm not finished! I made my April ATC! YEA ME! Nothing is completed on it yet...but I had a thought, even if I don't get them done I can go back and complete them....my goal is to have them done in April, but then again they are WANTS to do's....so if I don't get them done in April I will still WANT to do them!
Anyway....I'm watching some crazy movie that Martina and John rented...not to sure if I like it or not....I'll let you know later! HA!
I did the 'busy' stuff....school first. We are ALMOST done! YEA! Then clean the house and the usual 4 loads of laundry (4 more to do tomorrow...sigh). And cleaned up a few other little hot spots in the house.
THEN finally I scrapped! Not one of my April 'goal' layouts but it is a C52 layout and I made it work for the survivor challenge for Tally too! YEA! I do love the layout and enjoyed the time reading Marion's journal again. As many times as I've read that I always love reading it over and over again.
Here it is..
And here is a little close up of the journaling.
AND I'm not finished! I made my April ATC! YEA ME! Nothing is completed on it yet...but I had a thought, even if I don't get them done I can go back and complete them....my goal is to have them done in April, but then again they are WANTS to do's....so if I don't get them done in April I will still WANT to do them!
Anyway....I'm watching some crazy movie that Martina and John rented...not to sure if I like it or not....I'll let you know later! HA!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
I'm gonna....
Why is it that when I WANT to go scrap I can't...and then when I have the chance to I don't??? Are you like this?? I don't think this is true just for the scrapping world either....you WANT to do things, but you put them off or just don't do them....why do we do that? I wish I had the answers, but for me I need something to push me and make me do something....
But I don't wanna just challenge myself in my scrapping/stamping world...I want to apply this to my LIFE....so here is the deal....this is my 'challenge to me'.....This is the fourth month...so for April I'm giving myself 4 challenges....and if it works like I want it do in May I'll give myself 5!
1. Create 8 layouts that are JUST FOR ME
2. Loose 5 lbs before Chris and Nikki's wedding (May 10)
3. Upload music to my ipod thingy I got for Christmas (not a real one) Yes, I know....it is April!
4. Use FABRIC on a layout...I've NEVER done this and have wanted to for years
I was inspired to do this from going HERE {I} am Inspiration Because I can be my own inspiration!!
Wanna join me??? Come on.....let's get out of the rut together! OH...and to make sure I SEE this challenge every day....I'm off to create myself a few ATC type cards that LIST these....hmm....this could be interesting.....hmmm....maybe I'm on to something??? Now...keep bugging me until I show it to ya!
But I don't wanna just challenge myself in my scrapping/stamping world...I want to apply this to my LIFE....so here is the deal....this is my 'challenge to me'.....This is the fourth month...so for April I'm giving myself 4 challenges....and if it works like I want it do in May I'll give myself 5!
1. Create 8 layouts that are JUST FOR ME
2. Loose 5 lbs before Chris and Nikki's wedding (May 10)
3. Upload music to my ipod thingy I got for Christmas (not a real one) Yes, I know....it is April!
4. Use FABRIC on a layout...I've NEVER done this and have wanted to for years
I was inspired to do this from going HERE {I} am Inspiration Because I can be my own inspiration!!
Wanna join me??? Come on.....let's get out of the rut together! OH...and to make sure I SEE this challenge every day....I'm off to create myself a few ATC type cards that LIST these....hmm....this could be interesting.....hmmm....maybe I'm on to something??? Now...keep bugging me until I show it to ya!
Monday, April 07, 2008
Bi-Weekly QK Challenge!
Today Tanis has a sketch challenge for the Queen Kat Designs DT and now that life has settled down I get to finally play! Here is the sketch and my example using it!
Monday....
Okay...my news....check out Reva's blog!!! She got it done and I'm sooooo proud of her! She is an awesome photographer and I surely see her going PLACES!
Reva Laz Vegaz Photography
We are going to talk about her prices in a few weeks......
Reva Laz Vegaz Photography
We are going to talk about her prices in a few weeks......
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Man...that was scary!
Friday was a ROUGH day for our neighborhood! I think this am we counted at least 5 to 6 houses that people cannot live in due to the destruction.
We had a tornado go through about 1:00ish (I think...at this point I don't even remember what time it was...we were huddled in our hallway and then made a mad dash for Martina's bathroom!). It did a lot of damage to our community. A good part of the folks around here do not have electricity.
We were spared and only lost a few shingles on our roof (at least so far that is what we see) and a few trees down in the back yard. We also had 3 pieces of our fence blown down. Two are temporarily put back up so far. The guy on that side is going to call the fence company....we put the fence up about 2 or 3 years ago so he said it is his turn. The one piece that is down on the other side is really a privacy part of a fence so there is a chain link on the other side of it. We have other minor stuff...The two trees we lost are on the creek and one of them was a big part of our shade so now we have more light in our den that I care for but what can we do....we are thankful that they didn't go on or in our house like so many others in our neighborhood! Besides the 5 or 6 that are not livable there are again as many that have trees that fell on their houses...(just not in them). So there are lots of blue tarps up that is for sure. The neighborhood right behind ours (the other side of the creek) still don't have electricity....WalMart and Brookshires are running off of generators....but they are open!
Anyway...it was a day to remember...huddled together, praying for protection.....and a weekend full of thanksgiving! Some how no one got hurt!!!
I've got big news to share about Reva's photograph here in a bit....she is super excited!
We had a tornado go through about 1:00ish (I think...at this point I don't even remember what time it was...we were huddled in our hallway and then made a mad dash for Martina's bathroom!). It did a lot of damage to our community. A good part of the folks around here do not have electricity.
We were spared and only lost a few shingles on our roof (at least so far that is what we see) and a few trees down in the back yard. We also had 3 pieces of our fence blown down. Two are temporarily put back up so far. The guy on that side is going to call the fence company....we put the fence up about 2 or 3 years ago so he said it is his turn. The one piece that is down on the other side is really a privacy part of a fence so there is a chain link on the other side of it. We have other minor stuff...The two trees we lost are on the creek and one of them was a big part of our shade so now we have more light in our den that I care for but what can we do....we are thankful that they didn't go on or in our house like so many others in our neighborhood! Besides the 5 or 6 that are not livable there are again as many that have trees that fell on their houses...(just not in them). So there are lots of blue tarps up that is for sure. The neighborhood right behind ours (the other side of the creek) still don't have electricity....WalMart and Brookshires are running off of generators....but they are open!
Anyway...it was a day to remember...huddled together, praying for protection.....and a weekend full of thanksgiving! Some how no one got hurt!!!
I've got big news to share about Reva's photograph here in a bit....she is super excited!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
If you need your ASF Fix!
If you are an ASF fan and like me going crazy while it is getting fixed we have a temporary solution!
Go HERE And at least you can keep up with us and chatter a little!!! Crazy I tell ya! Crazy!
Go HERE And at least you can keep up with us and chatter a little!!! Crazy I tell ya! Crazy!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Purple Snurple
Caardvarks challenge was for PURPLE...well..it is my FAVORITE color so who could resist this challenge...and nothing like coming in under the wire!
And because I could, I did a layout! Not for any challenge, but simply for me...I couldn't get it like I wanted and then I thought about adding the white circles...I think they added just the right touch. Not the most WOW layout, but I like it anyway, it isn't always about WOW now is it?
Hmmm....what will tomorrow bring???
And because I could, I did a layout! Not for any challenge, but simply for me...I couldn't get it like I wanted and then I thought about adding the white circles...I think they added just the right touch. Not the most WOW layout, but I like it anyway, it isn't always about WOW now is it?
Hmmm....what will tomorrow bring???
April SHOWERS!
Well...nothing like starting the first day in April off with the appropriate, APRIL SHOWERS...lots of rain, but makes everything look so lush so I won't complain.....but that does mean that yard work will be kicking up big time....and to top it off, the temp Thurs looks to be around 86.....umm....where is spring?
Anyway....thought I would go on and post some cards...they are for this Saturday's Card Club at ASF!
They are featuring one of QK's Lil Monster sets! Sooooooo cute! Designed by Tanis! If you want the kit there might still be a few available and they are only like $14.99 if you do them month to month! A 6 month script is like $13.99 and a 12 month one is $12.99 (I'm almost positive) and in each one you will get a stamp set! You can't beat that!
Of course ASF's web site is still having difficulties...but hopefully that will be fixed this week....sigh....such is life on the internet!
Anyway....thought I would go on and post some cards...they are for this Saturday's Card Club at ASF!
They are featuring one of QK's Lil Monster sets! Sooooooo cute! Designed by Tanis! If you want the kit there might still be a few available and they are only like $14.99 if you do them month to month! A 6 month script is like $13.99 and a 12 month one is $12.99 (I'm almost positive) and in each one you will get a stamp set! You can't beat that!
Of course ASF's web site is still having difficulties...but hopefully that will be fixed this week....sigh....such is life on the internet!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
It is SUNDAY!!!
And what a beautiful Sunday it is around here! Went to early service, taught small groups and came home while most of the rest of the family is still at church....so since I've been home I've changed the sheets on the bed, made the bed, switched over the laundry, folded the stuff from the dryer, took digis of the layout I did last night, uploaded it to Tally and have even checked emails!
Woohooo.....so....without further ado....here is the layout I did last night! It was for the survivor challenge at Tally and it was all about texture....I added LOTS to this one...and I haven't done that in a LONG time!
Woohooo.....so....without further ado....here is the layout I did last night! It was for the survivor challenge at Tally and it was all about texture....I added LOTS to this one...and I haven't done that in a LONG time!
Friday, March 28, 2008
After Friday comes Saturday
And it is my HOPES that I get to just chill all day....I'm HOPING to maybe scrap a page or two. I'm thinking we will have to run to AT&T (Cingular or what ever it is today) to get DH a new cell phone...he can't find his! NOT a good thing. BUT at least it is turned off as far as we can tell. If you call it it just goes right to voice mail, so we are thinking it is dead where ever it is. Wonder if we both end up with new phones tomorrow...that might be fun....maybe....but I don't want it to take all day that is for sure! Maybe lunch out but that is it!
HOPEFULLY I will have some new stuff to put up tomorrow....HOPEFULLY!
HOPEFULLY I will have some new stuff to put up tomorrow....HOPEFULLY!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Is THIS IT????
Awwww.....YUCK....
They told me it was coming....I've had the 'label' put on me....but could it be true???
Is this REALLY 'IT'?????
What is this crazy woman talking about...well...if you're a man, you might want to stop reading...
If you are YOUNG, you might think she is really off her rocker....
If you have already experienced 'IT' you are probably laughing.....
BUT if you are in 'IT' with me you can RELATE!!! And I don't need to even tell you because you should already know!
The last few days have been a roller coaster of EMOTIONS! Happy one minute....and in TEARS the next....YUCK....YUCK....YUCK....
So....what is a girl to do...she MUST find some HUMOR.....that is it....so in my quest for something to make me LAUGH I found a great site.....I spent an hour or more there reading and laughing....(and even almost crying....but that is okay this time....)
It is called 'Minnie Pauz'
Here is one of the items I found on it, make sure you go visit! Especially if you are in 'IT'....it is great for some laughter!
I went to get my passport picture taken, and just as the camera shutter clicked, she jumped in
front of me! Disaster! I have never seen such a terrible picture. How can I go abroad now? No
customs official is ever going to believe that that crone scowling from my passport is me.
She's walking on very thin ice. If she keeps this up, I swear, I'll put her in a home. On second
thought, I shouldn't be too hasty. First, I think I'll check with the IRS and see if I can claim her as a dependent
............Rose Madeline Mula
They told me it was coming....I've had the 'label' put on me....but could it be true???
Is this REALLY 'IT'?????
What is this crazy woman talking about...well...if you're a man, you might want to stop reading...
If you are YOUNG, you might think she is really off her rocker....
If you have already experienced 'IT' you are probably laughing.....
BUT if you are in 'IT' with me you can RELATE!!! And I don't need to even tell you because you should already know!
The last few days have been a roller coaster of EMOTIONS! Happy one minute....and in TEARS the next....YUCK....YUCK....YUCK....
So....what is a girl to do...she MUST find some HUMOR.....that is it....so in my quest for something to make me LAUGH I found a great site.....I spent an hour or more there reading and laughing....(and even almost crying....but that is okay this time....)
It is called 'Minnie Pauz'
Here is one of the items I found on it, make sure you go visit! Especially if you are in 'IT'....it is great for some laughter!
A very weird thing has happened. A strange old lady has moved into my house. I have no idea
who she is, where she came from or how she got in. I certainly did not invite her. All I know is
that one day she wasn’t there, and the next day she was. She is a clever old lady and manages
to keep out of sight for the most part, but whenever I pass a mirror, I catch a glimpse of her.
And whenever I look in the mirror to check my appearance, there she is, hogging the whole thing,
completely obliterating my gorgeous face and body. This is very rude. I have tried screaming
at her, but she just screams back.
If she insists on hanging around, the least she could do is offer to pay part of the rent, but no.
Once in a while, I find a dollar bill stuck in a coat pocket, or some loose change under a sofa
cushion, but is not nearly enough to even pay part of the rent.I don’t want to jump to conclusions,
but I think she is stealing money from me, I go to the ATM and withdraw $100, and a few days
later it’s all gone. I certainly don’t spend money that fast, so I can only conclude the old lady is taking it.
You’d think she would spend some of that money to buy wrinkle cream, Lord knows she needs
it. And money isn’t the only thing I think she is stealing. Food seems to disappear at an
alarming rate. -- especially the good stuff like ice cream, cookies and candy. I can’t seem to keep
that stuff in the house anymore. She must have a real sweet tooth, but she’d better watch it,
because she is really packing on the pounds, I suspect she realizes that and to make herself feel
better, she is tampering with my scale to make me think I am putting on weight too.
For an old lady, she is quite childish. She likes to play nasty games, like going into my closets
when I’m not home and altering my clothes so they won’t fit. And she messes with my files and
papers so I can’t find anything. This is particularly annoying since I am extremely neat and
organized. She also fiddles with my VCR so it does not record what I have carefully
programmed it to do.She has found other imaginative ways to annoy me. She gets into my mail,
newspapers and magazines before I do and blurs the print so I can’t read it. And she has done
something really sinister to the volume controls on my TV, radio and telephone. Now all I hear
are mumbles and whispers.
She has done other things -- like make my stairs steeper, my vacuum cleaner heavier and all
my knobs and faucets harder to turn. She even made my bed higher so that getting into and out
is a real challenge. Lately she has been fooling with my groceries, applying glue to the lids,
making it almost impossible for me to open the jars. Is this any way to repay my hospitality.
She has taken the fun out of shopping for clothes. When I try something on, she stands in front
of the dressing room mirror and monopolizes it. She looks totally ridiculous in some of those
outfits, plus she keeps me from seeing how great they look on me.
I went to get my passport picture taken, and just as the camera shutter clicked, she jumped in
front of me! Disaster! I have never seen such a terrible picture. How can I go abroad now? No
customs official is ever going to believe that that crone scowling from my passport is me.
She's walking on very thin ice. If she keeps this up, I swear, I'll put her in a home. On second
thought, I shouldn't be too hasty. First, I think I'll check with the IRS and see if I can claim her as a dependent
............Rose Madeline Mula
Monday, March 24, 2008
Oh Wait!
Did manage to get our Easter pics yesterday! So here are a few....Mason was having 'height' issues...he is NOT liking it that his 13 yo brother is taller than him! HA....he had to stand on the 'hill' and on his tiptoes....
Home again, home again...
Been home for a while but life didn't stop....so I'm FINALLY getting to post on here!
First...check out what happened while we were on tour!
http://www.wlbt.com/global/story.asp?s=8048253
To say it was an AMAZING tour would be an understatement!
Tonight we have our homecoming concert....anxious to see the kiddos again.....and then tomorrow it is back to the normal routine....4 more weeks of school! YEA! So that is our next count down.
Also....I haven't been feeling well....don't know what is up. Happened a few months ago and going through it all again. MAJOR issues with my stomach. After going to church yesterday, fixing lunch and eating I went to bed to block the pain and stayed there all day. Today my stomach is better but every bone in my body aches from being in that bed. But I am determined to get something done today....at least the house is fairly clean, most of the laundry is done....so it should be okay!
Have a blessed day!
First...check out what happened while we were on tour!
http://www.wlbt.com/global
To say it was an AMAZING tour would be an understatement!
Tonight we have our homecoming concert....anxious to see the kiddos again.....and then tomorrow it is back to the normal routine....4 more weeks of school! YEA! So that is our next count down.
Also....I haven't been feeling well....don't know what is up. Happened a few months ago and going through it all again. MAJOR issues with my stomach. After going to church yesterday, fixing lunch and eating I went to bed to block the pain and stayed there all day. Today my stomach is better but every bone in my body aches from being in that bed. But I am determined to get something done today....at least the house is fairly clean, most of the laundry is done....so it should be okay!
Have a blessed day!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Day after tomorrow!!!!
YIKES! We are almost there!
This year has been full of changes....shall I say I was a tad reluctant for those changes at first too...then I put my big girls on and went with it! And I will say that this is the first time that I'm not going like 90 to nothing a few days before we go! Tomorrow will be crazy, but that is okay!
So....we were ordered to 'disengage' and I took the time to scrap a few pages....here they are....
This year has been full of changes....shall I say I was a tad reluctant for those changes at first too...then I put my big girls on and went with it! And I will say that this is the first time that I'm not going like 90 to nothing a few days before we go! Tomorrow will be crazy, but that is okay!
So....we were ordered to 'disengage' and I took the time to scrap a few pages....here they are....
Monday, March 10, 2008
Simply Stunning!
Reva has a camera again!!! And the world knows it! And we are happy! HA!
So, she came up to church with Martina for Common Ground practice...they snuck over to the cross and took some pictures of her and John...I love this cross on our grounds and when I'm down I will go there often to pray....it was the first thing they placed on our campus before it was built a few years ago! Anyway....these pictures are simply stunning....I think she has a future....don't you??
Well...we have like 5 more days...YIKES! We leave Saturday for tour and I'm READY to go....still scared about Sunday am! PLEASE pray for good weather that day! And pray that God is with us and has us where HE would have us to go!
So, she came up to church with Martina for Common Ground practice...they snuck over to the cross and took some pictures of her and John...I love this cross on our grounds and when I'm down I will go there often to pray....it was the first thing they placed on our campus before it was built a few years ago! Anyway....these pictures are simply stunning....I think she has a future....don't you??
Well...we have like 5 more days...YIKES! We leave Saturday for tour and I'm READY to go....still scared about Sunday am! PLEASE pray for good weather that day! And pray that God is with us and has us where HE would have us to go!
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Scrappy day!
I love days like today! I started scrapping Friday night and ALL day today....I didn't even get out of my jammies today! Woohoo....and I completed 5 layouts and 6 cards! Some of the layouts are for C52...here is one of those and the best thing is it only took about 15 minutes to do this one....
Aren't they just the sweetest together! By the way...that is Martina and John! If you haven't heard he is her 'guy' and we are suspecting that they will be together forever! He sure loves her and she him and you can SEE the love!
I will scan the other layout I wanna show you guys tomorrow....let's just say it has my favorite scrapping subject in it! DH! I think it is just knowing that his health is going down hill that is making me want to scrap him so much!
I also did 6 cards but they will have to wait to be revealed until tomorrow (or Monday) too! And they hold a BIG surprise! I'm excited to show you all!
Well...off to bed....BIG day tomorrow at church! The kids sing in all 3 services!
Aren't they just the sweetest together! By the way...that is Martina and John! If you haven't heard he is her 'guy' and we are suspecting that they will be together forever! He sure loves her and she him and you can SEE the love!
I will scan the other layout I wanna show you guys tomorrow....let's just say it has my favorite scrapping subject in it! DH! I think it is just knowing that his health is going down hill that is making me want to scrap him so much!
I also did 6 cards but they will have to wait to be revealed until tomorrow (or Monday) too! And they hold a BIG surprise! I'm excited to show you all!
Well...off to bed....BIG day tomorrow at church! The kids sing in all 3 services!
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Scream and SCREAM LOUD!
All month long, Queen Kat Designs and the Royal Court is having a contest! Do you want to win?? Then here's what to do: 1. Take this blinkie and place it on your blog with a note about the contest.
This blinkie contains a secret code to give shoppers 10% off in the Queen Kat Designs store: http://www.katstamps.com/. Make sure you link the blinkie to that site. Then leave a comment on THIS post that you have posted the blinkie and your name will be entered into a drawing for a stamping prize on April 1... What's the prize?? It's a secret.. And here the secret... The bigger and better and more names we have entered in the drawing the bigger the prize will get. So, SCREAM IT! Tell everyone you know about the sale at Queen Kat Designs and all the fun stamps we have!
2. There's another way to get an extra entry in the drawing...
Take this blinkie, link it to http://www.katstamps.com/ and place it on your blog and anywhere else you can think of. Make sure to comment to THIS thread that you have posted it and link us to your blog so we can confirm your entry.
3. Want another chance to win? Place an order over $10 (store minimum) at the Queen Kat Designs Store. We will automatically place your name in the drawing.
3. Want another chance to win? Place an order over $10 (store minimum) at the Queen Kat Designs Store. We will automatically place your name in the drawing.
Monday, March 03, 2008
11 Days!
Wow...only 11 more days until we leave for tour! YIKES! I've been non stop with all the lists/tshirts and fun that that involves....I did manage to get ONE layout done on Friday...don't know how but I did! HA! I have to do a C52 one this week sometime.....
I am alive though....and I serve a GOD who is awesome and ALWAYS under control!
I am alive though....and I serve a GOD who is awesome and ALWAYS under control!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
How Sweeeet!
Awwwhhh! How sweet it is! Check out the little AWARD!
Vicki has given me an award.. I like awards...don't you! And the neat thing is I didn't really do anything for this...it is a 'just because kind of thing! Thank you Vicki. Vicki is the owner of Queen Kat Designs and ROCKS when it comes to stamps! Check out her blog and better yet...check out her store!
My awardees....
Wanda
Amy
Carolyn
Dawn
Kendria
1) Write a post with links to at least 5 blogs you find of interest and that inspire you.
2) Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3) Display the logo 'You make my day'
.4) Tell the award winners that they have won by commenting on their blogs with the news.
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Good stuff....
There has to be some good found in every day right! Even in the midst of trials there is always triumph! So....thought I couldn't leave the day without some cards I did Saturday....I'm pleased with them and they are a tease if you will for a set of stamps that is being released in March from Queen Kat Designs! Scallops and Silhouettes...You'll want to get your hands on them as soon as they hit the stores!!!
Make sure you check out my gallery HERE to see the rest!
Have a wonderful day and know that I pray for each of my friends by name!
Make sure you check out my gallery HERE to see the rest!
Have a wonderful day and know that I pray for each of my friends by name!
Facing Trials
Today was a rough day....rough in the fact that it was mentally draining....I HATE to sound negative so I don't want to focus on that but it was a day to face past 'stuff'.....some of that 'stuff' that is even in that layout I just did...
Now...the question is, will the results be what we hope for....I don't know....but what I can know is that it has been brought to the table. Taken out of our hands and now it will be up to GOD to work out the small stuff....
I looked back on 2007 and thought it was so tough but now that I'm looking at 2008 I see that it has more in store for us that 2007 ever could have...I just pray that the outcome will once again bring us closer together as a family and closer to our heavenly Father....
So....after the night comes the DAWN! Right! So...here is to a new day....and I pray that we awaken refreshed and renewed in our understanding of how HE is God and we are NOT!
Now...the question is, will the results be what we hope for....I don't know....but what I can know is that it has been brought to the table. Taken out of our hands and now it will be up to GOD to work out the small stuff....
I looked back on 2007 and thought it was so tough but now that I'm looking at 2008 I see that it has more in store for us that 2007 ever could have...I just pray that the outcome will once again bring us closer together as a family and closer to our heavenly Father....
So....after the night comes the DAWN! Right! So...here is to a new day....and I pray that we awaken refreshed and renewed in our understanding of how HE is God and we are NOT!
Monday, February 11, 2008
A bit personal...
I decided that this layout deserves its own post....Wanda had a challenge at ASF last week to do a layout that was personal, painful, out of the 'norm'....(make sure you check out the weekly dares!)
Here is the layout I did for the challenge...
Talks about the times that hit me that I remember my 'past' life....a life I'm NOT proud of and want to forget...but I can't always forget it...you know....the memories will haunt you....thanks for the challenge Wanda!
Here is the layout I did for the challenge...
Talks about the times that hit me that I remember my 'past' life....a life I'm NOT proud of and want to forget...but I can't always forget it...you know....the memories will haunt you....thanks for the challenge Wanda!
Manic Monday
Well...not that bad but it was busy! School....laundry.....more laundry....tidy house....work on CG stuff....more laundry....scan and upload a few layouts....and still have more laundry that needs to be done! Tomorrow will be much like a repeat but add in a WW meeting...I also have a new WW at work to do on Thursdays! Now the day it TIGHT with meetings...and this Thursday will be the first time. I probably need to run to a center to pick up stuff for the new one.
Tonight I need to go work on more CG stuff....
Look around at the new C52 layouts for Feb! And then here are a few more that I did this weekend!
I love how this one turned out....but the scan does not do it justice....
And I have been waiting to do this picture! Love the hubby!
Tonight I need to go work on more CG stuff....
Look around at the new C52 layouts for Feb! And then here are a few more that I did this weekend!
I love how this one turned out....but the scan does not do it justice....
And I have been waiting to do this picture! Love the hubby!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Tagged....
How did that happen? I've been tagged! I didn't even know we were playing the game.... ha. It was interesting to read about the others that were tagged. Certainly got to learn more about the person. Well, if it is YOUR turn... here goes...
2 list... complete and TAG someone... Sharon (from A Scrappin' Friendsy)tagged me, and she tagged 5 people. Now it is my turn to find 5 to tag...so you HAVE to be nice and play! I have browsed some very interesting blogs...and I'm sure you will find some great ones out there...so here is your chance to share! I was tagged by Sharon like I said...http://sharonmckee.blogspot.com/ Make sure you stop by and check her blog out and I'm sure you will be glad you did! An amazing woman!
The rules for this meme are:
(1) Link to the person that tagged you.
(2) List the rules on your blog.
(3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
(4) Tag 5 random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
(5) Let each random person know they have been tagged.
SOME RANDOM THINGS ABOUT ME
1. I love peanut butter and pickle sandwiches.
2. When people 'hurt' someone else it BUGS me when they don't apologize but brush it off.
3. I LOVE running the vacuum cleaner!
4. I love candles and would have one burning 24/7 if it wasn't a hazard!
5. I can't STAND butter beans...and they are NOT allowed in my home!
6. My very first car was a Ford Pinto...you know...the ones that blew up when you hit them in the back!
MY Bucket List. Things i want to do before i die.
1. Go to Germany....
2. Visit the Grand Canyon
3. Go horseback riding...I have NEVER gotten to do this and it has always been a secret desire of mine....I'm a little scared of horses but I so want to go for a long ride ONE time!
4. Take my picture in all 50 states of the US under one of those signs...you know...like they used to do a long time ago....I've hinted at times to dh when we enter a state...but haven't ever gotten one picture....sniff sniff....
so now its your turn....
i think i will tag....
Pooka - From her Crayon You guys HAVE to see this blog...an amazing gal!
JoJones! - she is gonna kill me....HA!
Vicki - QKD Stamps owner! She is gonna kill me....
Penny - Because I know she is not busy enough (HA! LOVE YA!)
and then.....
Alex - Because you guys gotta check out her work!
Make sure you check all those blogs out!!!
2 list... complete and TAG someone... Sharon (from A Scrappin' Friendsy)tagged me, and she tagged 5 people. Now it is my turn to find 5 to tag...so you HAVE to be nice and play! I have browsed some very interesting blogs...and I'm sure you will find some great ones out there...so here is your chance to share! I was tagged by Sharon like I said...http://sharonmckee.blogspot.com/ Make sure you stop by and check her blog out and I'm sure you will be glad you did! An amazing woman!
The rules for this meme are:
(1) Link to the person that tagged you.
(2) List the rules on your blog.
(3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
(4) Tag 5 random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
(5) Let each random person know they have been tagged.
SOME RANDOM THINGS ABOUT ME
1. I love peanut butter and pickle sandwiches.
2. When people 'hurt' someone else it BUGS me when they don't apologize but brush it off.
3. I LOVE running the vacuum cleaner!
4. I love candles and would have one burning 24/7 if it wasn't a hazard!
5. I can't STAND butter beans...and they are NOT allowed in my home!
6. My very first car was a Ford Pinto...you know...the ones that blew up when you hit them in the back!
MY Bucket List. Things i want to do before i die.
1. Go to Germany....
2. Visit the Grand Canyon
3. Go horseback riding...I have NEVER gotten to do this and it has always been a secret desire of mine....I'm a little scared of horses but I so want to go for a long ride ONE time!
4. Take my picture in all 50 states of the US under one of those signs...you know...like they used to do a long time ago....I've hinted at times to dh when we enter a state...but haven't ever gotten one picture....sniff sniff....
so now its your turn....
i think i will tag....
Pooka - From her Crayon You guys HAVE to see this blog...an amazing gal!
JoJones! - she is gonna kill me....HA!
Vicki - QKD Stamps owner! She is gonna kill me....
Penny - Because I know she is not busy enough (HA! LOVE YA!)
and then.....
Alex - Because you guys gotta check out her work!
Make sure you check all those blogs out!!!
Crazy Thursday!
I'm sure that this will just make you all sooooo excited but it is CRAZY Thursday! LOL....the day that I hit the floor running and don't stop....I managed to come home for a few between running today! Don't always get to do that but I did today and I've even finished my paper work so I had a few minutes! Back out the door in about an hour and won't be home till about 9:00pm....but these days are always good days in the end....
So...do YOU have a CRAZY day???? Is there one day of the week that you hit the floor running??? What is your Thursday like???
So...do YOU have a CRAZY day???? Is there one day of the week that you hit the floor running??? What is your Thursday like???
Monday, February 04, 2008
A few layouts!
I SCRAPPED! How amazing is THAT! I did my first 6x12 layout even! You'll have to come HERE to see it though.....there is a great story behind it and I'm too lazy to retype it.....
But I will show ya this one....
Martina and Reva being 'cute'......but that is normal! At least when Reva is in the mood for it! HA!
This weekend was fairly uneventful but yet busy....we had practice with the kids Friday night...that was fun....things are shaping up for tour and getting exciting!
Saturday we had the card club at the store....that was nice.....Dana is doing a great job and all I have to do is be there to help! Well....at least be there.....
Here are a few of the cards I made with this month's kit!
But I will show ya this one....
Martina and Reva being 'cute'......but that is normal! At least when Reva is in the mood for it! HA!This weekend was fairly uneventful but yet busy....we had practice with the kids Friday night...that was fun....things are shaping up for tour and getting exciting!
Saturday we had the card club at the store....that was nice.....Dana is doing a great job and all I have to do is be there to help! Well....at least be there.....
Here are a few of the cards I made with this month's kit!
WAIT!!!!!! IT ISN'T OVER!!!
The party has one more stop! Check out Amy's Blog for one more PARTY!!!
AND.....drum roll......I had dh pick a winner! And he drew Barbara's name! MsMad! Congrats and thanks for playing! I just need you to email me your mailing address so we can get the stamp set out to ya!
I also said I would draw for some other winners from ME....well.....I'm just going to send EVERYONE something that participated! So.....Laury, Stephanie, ScrapAloha and Nicole....if you will all email me your mailing address I'll pop something in the mail to ya!
My email addy.....jdiley@aol.com.....I'll keep that on here for a few days!
AND.....drum roll......I had dh pick a winner! And he drew Barbara's name! MsMad! Congrats and thanks for playing! I just need you to email me your mailing address so we can get the stamp set out to ya!
I also said I would draw for some other winners from ME....well.....I'm just going to send EVERYONE something that participated! So.....Laury, Stephanie, ScrapAloha and Nicole....if you will all email me your mailing address I'll pop something in the mail to ya!
My email addy.....jdiley@aol.com.....I'll keep that on here for a few days!
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