Whispers of a Memory

gasp Scrapbook Pages oh MY!

2012-02-10T16:44:00.000-06:00

I am so very excited to say that we are all caught up with our home school assignments!!!! It's been a very big worry for us because I did not want to have our school year run too much into the summer. It's all good though now as I have seen what and how our days get disrupted with errands/family visits/the odd emergency and last but not least by our monthly field trips and library days.

January Cobwebs Cleared

2012-02-04T17:12:00.000-06:00

January has definitely been a whirlwind month. I have sorted, fixed, refiled, revamped and cleaned the entire house. The last bit left is my closet and the bathroom cabinets. I just wanted to start off 2012 with a literal feel of "out with the old and in with the new"----not that we got anything new but it is an amazing feeling to know everything is "in order." January has also been a month of

Field Trip Friday

2012-01-22T23:45:00.000-06:00

It has been a couple of crazy busy weeks. I have successfully went through every single bit of old mail, magazines etc and have gotten myself back organized where all incoming mail is to be sorted into bills or junk. I am still sorting through boxes of items still packed from my divorce from my ex 16 years ago. I am finding things long since thought lost and other items I am like....really...what

A New Beginning

2012-01-09T13:32:00.001-06:00

In a lot of ways it's good to say Goodbye to 2011 and in other ways it is bittersweet. I tackled many new projects and succeeded and I won't say I failed at the others I tackled I wish I had done better. I learned a lot about time management for myself. I am not the best but at least I now know where I need to focus to do better. It's the one thing I cannot fail at doing with the added

Art Squared Challenge #5~Wings

2011-09-13T20:02:00.000-05:00

I have been having a bit of an anti-computer mood this past week or so. I get to feeling from time to time that so much time is spent on a piece of technology that I forget to live in the "here and now." I have been evaluating a lot of things I do online and putting them into the list of either (1) it enhances/or brings pleasure to my life or (2) it's a total time waster and I am missing out

Remembering 9/11

2011-09-11T00:01:00.000-05:00

It has been one LONG week!!! With last Monday being Labor Day, I let DD have the day off from school and stay over at her dad's house, so we were already going to be playing "catch-up" for that day. We then had hair appt. for Thursday at 10 am. I figured since it was early we could go, grab a quick lunch and be home to do the day's assignments. DID NOT HAPPEN. The stylist was late, if she

Butterfly Clusterz #2 from the talented CrztalRain

2011-08-31T01:07:00.000-05:00

CryztalRain has released some fabulous new butterfly brushes this week~ Butterfly Clusterz #2 at Deviant Scrap. The png's are included if you don't want to use the brush format. I had such a wonderful time playing around with these. The background on my piece is nothing but brushwork and blending modes. I did find through playing a bit and giving my layers a very slight shadow such as one you

Steampunk Celebrations and Tortured Maries~New kits from Beth Rimmer and Finecrafted Designs

2011-08-22T17:42:00.000-05:00

I got to work with some great new kits last week from Beth Rimmer and Finecrafted Designs. This week Beth has a new Steampunk themed kit out called Steampunk Celebration! at Deviant Scrap I wasn't feeling too steamy but did make this wonderful page of my DD and niece with it. Click on the page to see it in the gallery for full credits. And I always vow to eat dessert first when we go out to eat

Library, Birthday's and French anyone?

2011-08-19T21:08:00.000-05:00

We hit the ground running this week with a trip to the library Monday morning. Shaina really enjoys the library and it's something I wanted to make sure she still got to do being home schooled. We did that and I then sucked it up and met my ex husband for lunch so my daughter could visit with her dad. I didn't realize it at the time but it was on what would have been our 23rd anniversary. Very

Forgotten Values and the best photo ever!

2011-08-13T20:34:00.001-05:00

It's just really hard to believe that Congress cannot get it's act together and balance a budget. If there is no money to spend well don't spend it. I have listened to the bickering about it on TV until I finally just turned it off for over over week. Through the carelessness of our political leadership the United States has lost it's Triple A credit rating. The Dow has been bouncing up and down

An Accidental Art Doll! by Beth Rimmer ~ A great kit for your art dollie stash

2011-08-10T01:59:00.000-05:00

Beth is really on a roll with her art dolls. I almost never know exactly what I am going to create with her goodness until I just get my hands dirty and start playing. This time though I knew I wanted to have something merged with that cool top hat. I am not all that great at merging items together and really played around a lot with layer masks and am super pleased with the results. This is a

Project 365 Photos

2011-08-06T21:49:00.000-05:00

This week wrapped up the last official days of Shaina's summer vacation. Monday marks the first day of 9th grade for us. I spent today getting all of her subjects installed on her new laptop. At first they didn't wanna go but after being a little bit persistent it all got placed properly where it belonged. I am still trudging along with my Project 365. I know I have not shared photos for that in

Busy Ladies at Deviant Scrap~Art Therapy Anyone?!?!?!

2011-08-03T14:04:00.000-05:00

Today marks the first day of public school around here. It also marks the first day of NOT starting a new school year in one for us. We did not start school today. I am going to tackle that in a week or so. We just got my DD a new (her first) laptop to go with her first year of 9th grade. All of her work will be computer based. I chose the Switched on Schoolhouse curriculum and am excited to see

Wrapping up the Week

2011-07-31T00:42:00.000-05:00

There's been a ton of activity at the house this week. It's the weekend that the hubby is home from work. Sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes we drive each other bananas. So far, so good though. Wednesday we had a really good prayer meeting. The pastor really got fired up and gave some really good scriptures to follow up and review the sermon with. I am a big note taker and I like the

Procrastinator Extraordinaire

2011-07-26T19:23:00.000-05:00

I must make a confession. I have peeked at my blog numerous times, thinking to myself that I need to post something. Mostly because I use it as a way to document my days, the normal day to day routine that afflicts us all. I also use it to document my growth in skills as an art journaler and and revel secretly inside when I conquer a new skill or stumble upon an effect that takes a page from just

Beth Rimmer's Wings of the Phoenix

2011-07-12T17:47:00.000-05:00

Beth Rimmer never disappoints with her wonderful and imaginative kits. And she surely did not with Wings of the Phoenix. And yes it has some wonderful phoenix's in it and the coolest of dragons. I just did not use them on the page I created. This is my soapbox statement for all the lazy bum's sucking up government funds intended for the people who really them them. It won't be long before no one

Parrothead Paradise by Finecrafted Designs

2011-07-12T17:34:00.000-05:00

Finecrafted Designs has given us a taste of Jimmy Buffet and Margaritaville with her newest kit, Parrothead Paradise. Who can resist the idea of a shaker of salt and some awesome lazy beach time? Run and go grab it for when you wanna scrap those vacation photos or just something fun and fanciful!!!! Here is what I was inspired to do with it. =D It's a page for my art journal.

Life's a Beach Kit Series by CryztalRain

2011-07-12T17:23:00.000-05:00

Cryztal Rain has some new and fabulous papers and summery beachy kits for those fun-filled and water drenched pages. They are great for art journaling and traditional scrapped pages. Here's a few pages I have made using these great new kits.Each photo is linked to the gallery for a listing of full credits.Life's a Beach Add-On ~ Don't let the name fool ya. This add on has 9 papers and 106

A week away from technology

2011-07-12T17:01:00.000-05:00

I will admit I reluctantly volunteered to help with S.M.A.K. (Summer Musical Activity for Kids) at church this past week. Not because I didn't want to help it's just that it started at 8:30 am AND I am learning that working with kids are not my calling. But it seems the more I resist the more opportunities seem to present themselves to me to be a part of. I do not say no but I don't really go

Blog Makeover

2011-06-30T23:56:00.001-05:00

Well I decided I wanted a bit of a blog makeover. I have a friend who could design my blog like I wanted but I am not sure how I want it just yet plus I am not ready to pay for it. So that will be on hold for awhile. I played around in blogger some and I really liked this template. I am played around a bit and for now it will do. It's hitting the midnight hour so I had best quite messing with it

Open House at Roswell~New from Beth Rimmer!

2011-06-13T23:43:00.000-05:00

Ever been to an Open House at Roswell? Well now is your chance with Beth Rimmer's newest creation. She has the quirkiest imagination and the most fun sense of humor! So if you are a sci-fi fan like me or have some weird photos from the UFO museum (s) from downtown Roswell...again like me..LOL! you will have a blast creating with an Open House at Roswell from Deviant Scrap. And if you do grab and

Doing the Happy Dance! I got accepted to CrystalRain's CT!!!!

2011-06-12T01:28:00.000-05:00

I applied a bit ago to be on CrystalRain's (formerly Totally Wild Dezines)creative team at her Deviant Scrap Store and by some stroke of fantastic luck she let me come on board (insert big cheesy happy grin). She has the most awesome of brushes and elements and an already talented group of ladies on her CT. I have not done brush work in awhile...well not since my days of making signature tags

New Friend and New Eyes

2011-06-09T00:17:00.000-05:00

The husband came home in the early hours of last Friday morning and it's seems in no time flat he is gone again. I hate his job but it's an evil we must endure. I have had some pretty busy weeks but then again who hasn't? I have been able to squeeze in some time to meet Tracie Stroud from Scrap Orchard. I became a fan of her's on FB over a year ago and through there and friending her on her

Win Tracie Stroud's Newest Kit.

2011-06-08T16:50:00.000-05:00

Tracie Stroud is giving out a chance to win her newest kit. Run and go and grab you a chance!!!! ----------------->CLICK ME<--------------------- Good Luck!!!!

Guest Spot for Finecrafted Designs AND a Guest Writer for the Deviant Muse

2011-06-03T15:30:00.004-05:00

I am super excited to be a guest writer for the Deviant Muse this month.I tackled a subject not many people are willing to discuss openly but it's one verydear to my heart. In addition to my contribution there are some great artist interviews, tutorials and challenges that really stretch your creativity. Best part of all it's FREE!!!!So go grab you a copy HERE and come hang out in the Deviant

What About Bob?->Great New Kit from Beth Rimmer

2011-05-28T21:17:00.002-05:00

With all the storms and connection problems with my pc and cell phone (both AT&T) and blogger being up and down on me I have not been able to post. I am beyond aggravated as I dearly love my blog. It's a great way for me to memory keep and even to vent. I have been trying to get on here to share my page I made with Beth Rimmer's What About Bob? kit found at Deviant Scrap. It's a great kit to art

Introducing Diva's in My Garden by Beth Rimmer

2011-04-30T23:04:00.007-05:00

I just LOVE hummingbirds and when Beth Rimmer's Kit Diva in My Garden was shown to me I KNEW I would be scrapping one of my many photos I had taken of these miniature beauties.It's full of fun elements and wonderful backgrounds for both traditional and art journalers. It's a kit that can easily become a favorite. And it's on sale this week for 40% off.Thanks for Peeking in!!!Balinda

Testing, Tornados and Traveling

2011-04-30T20:43:00.003-05:00

It has been quite the exhausting week! Not to mention emotional and downright scary with the horrible storm that has blown through the southern United States. We got the IOWA test done and out of the way. Now we just wait for the results to see what we might need to work a bit harder on or where we can continue to work at a steady pace or even work on a more advanced level. On Tuesday night we

Roses and Round Robins

2011-04-26T15:51:00.004-05:00

Today is a very big day in our home....My DD is taking the IOWA test. For those who don't follow my blog regularly, I pulled her out of school back in January to home school. Nothing preplanned. It just happened to be last straw and the last time I would let her go there and be bullied. This was not the first time this year. No one deserves that and it's something I have wanted to do for a while

Welcome Steamtown Explorers to the Party!

2011-04-25T02:53:00.004-05:00

Introducing Steamtown Explorers by Beth Rimmer at Deviant Scrap. This woman is on a roll with this awesome series of stupendous steampunkiness (errrr new word =) ).I had so much fun with this kit I made 2 pages..that doesn't happen often but who canresist making a page with a designer toliet...LOL!!!! There's so much that you can do with this one and a great kit to grab for your go to stash of

New goodies from Shawnery's Designs~Come be a little Funky and have some Afternoon Tea

2011-04-25T02:13:00.003-05:00

Hey everyone! I have been super duper busy this month with taxes.....hence the reason for blog neglect but that bad business is OVER and the relief is beyond measure! Fingers crossed that the IRS and state agrees with my calculations...they were accepted but last year after the state accepted ours they "corrected" our forms and we went from a refund to owing them 614 dollars. I was so very sad.

Welcome the Mermaid Rodeo to the Range!

2011-04-07T23:59:00.003-05:00

The sweet and talented Beth Rimmer has a new kit in her shoppe at Deviant Scrap.It's called Mermaid Rodeo. It's deviated and fun but with enough traditional elements fora traditional scrap page and ready for your scrapping pleasure. With my 3 kitties I was immediately drawn to the cats. This is one of those pages that I created just for the pure pleasure of creating and I can't wait to get

New from Shawnery's Designs

2011-04-06T03:49:00.003-05:00

I am excited to announce that I have been accepted to be a part of Shawnery Mathis's (Shawnery's Designs) Creative Team. I almost didn't apply but I am glad that I took the chance.She sells at the awesome store Deviant Scrap which stays full of deviated greatness.She has 2 new products out this week Art Journaling Premades 2 and this wickedly fun font Cool Words.Here's a couple of Oversized ATC's

Goodbye Clyde

2011-04-01T19:26:00.003-05:00

My sweet daughter's dog died yesterday. Well more like killed by a careless person who did not even bother to stop to see what they did. Poor Clyde was a beagle/basset hound mix and the sweetest dog ever. She kept him at her father's house. He lives down this little road off the main highway in the country so it was really no big deal to let your pets "roam" free. He was walking along the side of

Old vs. New

2011-03-30T23:57:00.003-05:00

I was really excited back in August to jump in and be a youth leader at my church. I felt that it was something I was being called to do. I am by no means the most Bible knowledgable of the people available but that was ok. I was willing to learn right along with the kiddos. Our church membership is small and a majority of the members are over the age of 50. So the youth program that would be

Must Love Cats

2011-03-29T21:42:00.004-05:00

Here's a cute little page I created in honor of my fur babies. I can just picture my female kitty carrying out this mantra. It uses the fun kit Art Doll Fashionistas! by Beth Rimmer at Deviant Scrap. The mice came from her Steamtown Scientifics kit. They just fit so perfect with the whole vision of the page. Thanx for peeking in!Balinda

5 New Pages....the mojo is groovin' big time!

2011-03-27T15:07:00.007-05:00

I got so busy enjoying that my husband was home from work for a few days that I didn't touch the blog at all this week. He usually has a part time job when he is home from his regular job but for the past couple of times he has been in the man didn't need his help. Hubby's full time job is power line construction and the part time job is electrical work. He really enjoys it because it's not as

New Art Journal Pages using Beth Rimmer's Goodies

2011-03-20T20:55:00.004-05:00

Tonight I just wanted to share some creative team pages I made using the awesome products of Beth Rimmer over at Deviant Scrap.This first one is just fun and quirky using the Steamtown Scientifics kit.This one is a true art journal page for me. I used her Steamtown Detectives kit.Click Me to read the story behind the page.I had a play at making an oversized 5x7 ATC using her Retro Calendar

Dear Blog

2011-03-14T20:17:00.002-05:00

Dear Blog....please forgive me for not posting for 2 weeks....it just happens that way sometimes....but since I have been gone I have spent time with the hubby, met my son's new girlfriend and planned and pulled off a successful slumber party for my daughter and doing a massive backup of files and photos. It's been the most awesome of fun and I won't leave you too often like this but remember...

P365~Days 56~59

2011-03-01T22:43:00.004-06:00

My Friend, Samantha had called me on Sunday evening to ask if I could have lunch with her on the coming Friday. I said sure but told my DH that I wondered what she wanted as she was very specific about if I could or could not come. Fast forward to Friday morning and she calls me and wants to know if I could meet her at 11. I could not as I had some things to do before meeting her. She then said

P365 Day 55

2011-02-24T18:42:00.003-06:00

Today is my DD's 15th Bday and I think I have hounded her till she is insane over the phone by either texting and making her suffer me singing Happy Birthday. I had big plans for me and her today until she mentioned her father was taking her and her brother out to eat. So I graciously, but not without aggravation bit my tongue and just let those plans take place. I do think he is a jerk for not

P365~Days 50-54

2011-02-24T02:47:00.002-06:00

I have spent the past couple of hours sorting photos and doing a bit of editing so that they will be ready when I go to scrapbook them. I also tackled sorting out my P365 photos since I had some on my iPhone and some taken with my Olympus. It's a job I don't wanna do again and willstay determined to not let them get into such a mess again. I did get a little bit lazy and plopped my photos into a

New Kit from Beth Rimmer and more

2011-02-22T21:13:00.005-06:00

I have had the most wonderfully creative week for digiscrapping and Art Journaling. It's just a fantastic feeling to see your creations come alive on paper from what you have pictured in your head.Up first is my ode to phlebotomy. Beth Rimmer has this wonderful new kit called Sirens of Pulp Fiction over at Deviant Scrap with the most delicious characters to play around with and the funkiest of

New "do's" and home schooled approved =)

2011-02-21T15:59:00.003-06:00

Last week was a whirlwind of activity. I didn't have much time for anything extra around the house much less time to really turn on the laptop. I got Shaina's application for home schooling mailed out to Baton Rouge and much to my surprise I got a confirmation letter back on Saturday. I was advised by her BFF's father to send a self addressed stamped envelope with it for that purpose and I would

Days 41 and 42 of P365~2011

2011-02-12T01:12:00.003-06:00

Today I had to go to the school board and pick up a homeschooling packet. To be honest, it looks scary to me. I have glanced over it but have yet to really sit down to read it. I think I will do that tomorrow evening. Afterwards I will call my DD's BF father and have him help me. He homeschools and has offered his help and I do think I am going to need it esp. where the paperwork is concerned. I

Homeschooling and Art Journal Letter

2011-02-09T21:47:00.002-06:00

Just when it seems life might calm a little bit something always rears it's head. My DD sorta just "floats" between mine and the ex's house. I just don't feel like 2 weekends a month is enough time to build relationships and memories with either of us. Do I like sharing her with him...no not really, but it's not about me. It's about her and her relationship with him and the rest of his side of

Weekend Journal Page and a couple LO's

2011-02-07T20:43:00.003-06:00

I am pretty excited that I am keeping up with the itinerary on the Art Journal Caravan. The only thing I still need to do is my letter to myself to keep me motivated during the year for my book. Here is my Week 5 page. ::::Credits::::Art Journal Caravan Parcel 5 by Tangie Baxter w/Studio RebeccaSplatter Graffitti 4 Border Cluster {Pause}Fonts Used in order wereCherishPea Mystie

iPhone photos and the weekend

2011-02-06T23:10:00.002-06:00

I started last weekend helping my friend Sammy move from her 5BR double wide mobile home to this teensy tiny 2BR apartment. It's not easy to decide what's important to take to the apartment when it all seems important. When I first showed up she was in her scrapbook room almost in tears being so overwhelmed. So I just sorta took charge and we ended up getting alot of her things at least boxed and

On a Roll! 2 New Pages =)

2011-02-01T23:07:00.003-06:00

Today was a really nasty day. With the terrible blizzard storm moving through so many states we are lucky to just get rain and cold weather. I stacked tons of firewood on the back porch last night for (1) I like a cozy fire and (2) I want to be prepared in case the electric goes and I can at least stay warm. I might build one in a little bit when I am here in the living room to stay but while I

Emotions and a bit about the weekend

2011-01-31T02:44:00.003-06:00

What a week! I have been having a bit of computer problems and need to get it to the shop to find out what is wrong with it. I was going to take it first thing in the morning but instead of locating my backup discs I helped my friend get some things sorted and packed since she has sold her home. So that is definitely on my agenda today. I am hoping they are not to be needed but I want to be

Found my Mojo and not letting it go!

2011-01-24T22:53:00.003-06:00

After many many months of being in a creative funk, I am able to create regular digipages and art journal pages like a mad woman. It's like I can't get them done fast enough. I hope this spurt will last a good long while for me cuz I am enjoying the process as much as the final results.My first ATCAddicted to Love by Beth RimmerOn the Edge 7x5 Jumbo ATC Overlays Vol 2 by TotallyWild DezinezFont

P365~Days 20-22

2011-01-22T23:13:00.003-06:00

Thursday was day 2 of the flu....my DD could barely squeak out a sound Wednesday and it got worse through the night. After sitting all night with her and keeping her fever down, I thought it safe to get some rest in the wee hours of morning. This is what she woke me up with. Poor thing couldn't talk and had gotton sick all over her bed. Nothing you really wanna see first thing in the morning but

Some Art Journalin' and P365'n

2011-01-19T21:00:00.004-06:00

I was able to get my coupons all clipped last night but that's only because I am such a horrid insomniac which in turns makes it where I just wanna sleep till noon when I finally do get to sleep. It's not helping either that my DD has been spending time over at her Dad's and I get a free pass on getting up early and taking her to school each morning. Today's adventure though had Shaina's Dad

P365~Days 12 - 18

2011-01-19T00:18:00.003-06:00

Despite things being a bit stressed with my Grandfather's passing, I did keep up with my P365 photos. I was mostly determined to do this because I know he would have wanted me to not forget about myself and continue to live my life. Was it easy...well no. But I am glad I did. I want those days documented. I want the photos to go back and scrap the memories because in the end that's all we

The void left behind

2011-01-16T00:26:00.006-06:00

Today was my Grandfather's funeral. It's a day that I knew had been coming and was trying to be prepared but nothing can prepare you for the flood of emotions you experience when you get the news of a loved one passing from this earthly world into heaven. If you have been following my blog for awhile you already know that since summer of 2009 that I have been my Grandfather's caregiver. He

P365~Days 8 - 11

2011-01-11T23:09:00.003-06:00

So far so good on the Project 365~yeah ME!!! And my son is doing it also, is that not awesome or what?!?!?!?! It's been a very busy few days. My hubby came home in the wee hours of the morning on Friday, took a nap and then went to his part time job he does here at home when he is not on the road being a lineman. Currently he is working in Missouri and we live in Louisiana. It's a bit of a drive

P365 Day 7

2011-01-07T22:43:00.002-06:00

The hubby made it home about 5ish this morning. I don't really sleep when I know he is on the road traveling~so I was up sorting out the expired coupons from my coupon binder. Seems like hundreds of them expired all at once. I haven't really done any coupon shopping since before Christmas. That sorta wiped out the bank account but there are some things I wanna pick up in the am when I go to

Art Journal Pages and P365 Day 6

2011-01-07T01:26:00.003-06:00

Can ya believe it's almost a week into the new year? I think the older I get the faster time flies...guess that's how things are supposed to happen, huh? Anyhow I spent a most wonderous day in my pink plaid pj pants and did laundry and digiscrapped/art journaled all day. No ~ my house is not that clean but then again it's not that dirty either...I good balance, don't ya think?The hubby is coming

Good-bye Uncle Richard

2011-01-05T18:09:00.004-06:00

Good-bye Uncle Richard. I did not know you as well as my Mama but it's still saddens my heart that you have gone to be with the Lord. I attended your Memorial service today and it was evident that you had a great impact on the assistant pastor at your church. He spoke of all the things that I did know about you. Your love of growing things and not letting anyone leave your home empty-handed were

Woot! Days 1-4 of P365~2011

2011-01-04T21:18:00.004-06:00

I am excited that I am getting to post my first 4 photos for P365 of 2011! Do I have all mine from last year scrapped and printed...no where close...I missed a big chunk of days due to illness and being plain out lazy...but I did pick it back up at the end of last year. I learned that I need a project like this to keep me taking photos...I get in the mindset that nothing exciting happens to me

My One little word chose me today....

2011-01-03T19:31:00.001-06:00

I "thought" I had settled on my one little word for 2011 but while out shopping this evening this song came on the radio. My radio very rarely leaves the KLOVE station (to find one near you just visit www.klove.com ) Anyhow this song came on and eventhough I have heard it a dozen times before it just really spoke to me this afternoon. I realize that I dwell alot on the past and though I don't

Much needed blog makeover....

2011-01-03T03:09:00.002-06:00

It might be messy here for a few days until I find the new blog wear that I wannatake for a spin for a bit. The other had been on here for 2 years.....I never changed it cuz I just really liked the simpleness and ease of loading it had going for it. I am also updating and deleting linkage that is no longer current. If ur on the AJC at SBG or either doing a version Project 365 I would love to add

RIP Trent and Pudge

2011-01-01T22:05:00.002-06:00

Well Blogger ate my first posting~I am supposing some higher power is saying not to write so much...so now it's gonna be the cliff note version. December has been bittersweet. It's the month my grandmother passed away (this year marks the 15th I have been w/o her). And 2 friends of my children were killed in a tragic 1 car accident early in the month. One of the young men (Trent Mann) graduated

Thanksgiving and other musings

2010-12-05T15:58:00.003-06:00

As much as I love blogging, I cannot believe that I have neglected mine so terribly but I have taken some time to be tech free in a way and about the only thing I have kept current with has been FB and emails. I was blessed with a most wonderful Thanksgiving ever! Really reconnected with old friends and my husband was the sweetest and most helpful thing ever. This was the very first year that he

Holy Moly~Doing the Coupon Game

2010-10-15T23:26:00.004-05:00

If you are like me, you look for everyway that you can to save money these days with the spiraling of gas prices and the cost of just the basics to keep a household running all the while being thankful to not be among the many homeless souls we have here in Land of Plenty that we call America. I do feel blessed to live in this country with all the freedoms we enjoy but sometimes I feel like the

Paperwork almost complete

2010-10-09T01:33:00.002-05:00

Hello again! Can ya's believe it's October?!?! Insane, isn't it? I couldn't belive it was almost 90 degrees here today. HELLOOOO>>>>Mother Nature....it's autumn...time for some cooler weather..hint, hint! I have spent the last couple of weeks running between the hospitol keeping a check on my Grandfather and keeping my DD transported back and forth to school in a timely manner. She has been a

Life in Fast Forward

2010-09-22T13:33:00.004-05:00

Well, I knew it had been awhile since I have posted on my blog. I just did not realize just how long. I wish I could say that time flies when you are having fun but sadly that is not the case. Now not to be a party pooper over here let me add the disclaimer that not all this time things have been bad. We have done the usual things that are done at the beginning of each school year. Buy the

Come Back Summer!

2010-07-26T01:58:00.002-05:00

It seems as if our summer has just flown by us. I don't know if it's wishful thinking or a bad memory but I want to say that as a child our summers were much longer. We usually didn't go back until after labor day. Last year my DD went back to school on August 7th...this year...August 4th. Our districts have voted against year round school but it just seems to me that it's being gradually done a

Days 187-189 {P365}

2010-07-08T22:45:00.003-05:00

We made it through the 4th all in one piece. We went to church and enjoyed a hamburger/hotdog dinner afterwards. About 8ish the kids got to crank up the fireworks show. I am not sure who had more fun...the adults or the kids. My DD however wanted to play shy and not pop any. Not exactly sure and probably never will~that's how it is with teens sometimes I suppose, so I sorta hung out on the

Back on the P365 Wagon...Yippeeee!

2010-07-02T18:47:00.003-05:00

I must say I am feeling MUCH better today than yesterday..so it's official...I am on the mend...yippeeee!!! I am so glad too because for months I have had a movie date with my DD scheduled for Eclipse and I really did not want to disappoint. In fact, her and DH are out picking up her cousin for a sleepover/pizza night in a mini celebration of the movie tomorrow. I think after the movie I want

My LO was showcased on Digitally Inspired =)

2010-06-30T23:06:00.002-05:00

I have officially fallen off the Project 365 wagon...but I won't stay that way for long. I will start over on July 1st. June has been a very hard month for me because I developed what I thought was just a summer cold and apparently it when into my chest and ended up giving me a severe infection in my left ear. I finally broke down today and went to the dr. I was was going to go last week but

Summer News, Photos and LO's

2010-06-15T22:58:00.003-05:00

Wow...I didn't realize that I had been neglecting my blog so badly. I don't like to leave it abandoned as it's sorta my way to keep track of all the activities me and my family indulge in. I have tried keeping a paper diary/record..well those just take up much needed space and someone ususally decides that they need to grab my books when they can't find their own paper to write on.This past 4

End of School

2010-05-28T03:31:00.003-05:00

Super quick catch up posting with photos to match.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••We have finally gotton the end of the school year stuff rounded up around here.My niece Makenzie graduated kindergarten. I attended and became the official picture taker.Here she is with her Mommy, Crystal. She had a really good time at her little party afterwards. And my sweet little darling Shaina passed on to the

P365 Photos

2010-05-10T12:56:00.005-05:00

I hope everyone had a fabulous Mother's Day weekend. Mine went pretty good. Saw my Mom and had my kids with with me...what else could you ask for? I did volunteer my husbands services Saturday to help cut a few limbs from a tree in my parent's yard that was blocking their internet satellite dish. What was to be a simple climb and cut procedure ended up with the whole tree being cut down. I

Photos & Passing along coupon code for M4H

2010-05-07T09:32:00.007-05:00

It seems like I have accidentally taken a break from digiscrapping. I got busy scanning the photos my Mama brought over....I just totally immersed myself into that project so I could return her vintagey photos ASAP. Then I with Project 365 and getting my photos taken, I find that I am paying ore attention to the details of everything. I suppose that's part of what the process of the project does.

Restoration, Nails and Kisses

2010-05-05T23:27:00.003-05:00

Today has seemed like it's been the longest day. I was so tired this afternoon that I just laid on the sofa about 5ish and didn't move until after 6. That was only cuz I needed to feed my beautiful rugrat. =) Me and Mama started really early today to head to Coushatta to see my Grandfather and to finish sorting out his dr. appointments. We still have to get his Medicaid papers filled out and

Bullies and P365 Photos

2010-05-04T13:47:00.004-05:00

We all had a really good weekend. Shaina got off to her cousins wedding fine and me and Ricky just chilled out around here some. After over a month of my daughter staying at her father's, she came home last night. I knew it was getting about time for her to come back home to her Mama but I wanted it to be on her time table since we don't push her to stay for definite periods of time. She's my

Days 120 and 121

2010-05-01T19:04:00.003-05:00

So far we are lucky this weekend...all the bad weather forcasted has been just north of us. I am ever so glad. My Mom, SIL, neices and nephews stopped by this morning after making a visit to see my Grandfather. Mom told me that he didn't know who they were. I guess I am lucky in that he knows me when I go.Shaina was attending her cousin's wedding today so I helped her get all dolled up for that

Project 365 Days 118 & 119

2010-04-30T15:20:00.002-05:00

Today is the first day I have turned on the central air in almost 2 weeks. We have been very lucky to have had a mild spring despite all the pollen. But today was way too humid and rain is on its way and I just couldn't stand it. I have been surfing the net and checking out my fave scrapkit designers to see what good sales they will have this weekend for iNSD. Quite a few are having some

iNSD Freebie 4 You ~ Photo Textures

2010-04-29T18:08:00.006-05:00

I am one of those "wannabe" photographers. When I grow up...I would like to do that semi-seriously. I devour any info about photography tips and tricks. But in the meantime...I am just having fun. This past year I was very lucky to take Candice Stringham's Oh Shoot! class over at the Jessica Sprague forum. I only had a Kodak bridge camera but I learned so so much about using manual mode. I have

Toxic Fridge and the BAM Effect

2010-04-27T01:35:00.003-05:00

Ok...I know I am not the ONLY one in the whole world that has let their fridge become toxic. And that's toxic with a capital "T". It's not that mine was really messy...by no means was it cluttered....I was just growing a few science experiments in it. I didn't even wanna clean the dishes...so...thank goodness alot of them were cheapo plastic ware ones and I could just toss them in the garbage.

Wasps on Wheels and P365

2010-04-26T01:49:00.003-05:00

The weekend was good...alot better than what I expected actually. It was forcasted for us to have severe storms/high winds/tornadic type weather. It did blow through but it skirted north of us. We got rain, which I don't mind but the storms...well...I could do without. Since hubby worked his extra job Fri/Sat..that left me and DD some much needed girly time. We mostly just hung out and I let

Azaleas and Roses

2010-04-23T23:18:00.004-05:00

Today was super busy. That's what I get for sitting on tushy all day Thursday and not doing anything...well I did do a few things but I sure wasn't breaking a sweat. I was able to get all my banking done which I really wished I had done yesterday....I forget how busy banks are on Fridays. I also ran by walmart to pickup a few items and some photos I had dropped off last week to process. One

Day 111 Photo

2010-04-21T19:48:00.003-05:00

I went to see my Grandfather today. For the most part, he was doing good. Mind you, he doesn't know what day of the week it is or even realize he is in a nursing home at this point. He seemed content and even happy at some parts of our visit. He told me that he cooked some eggs and a cake for breakfast and it was good and he had just gotton through petting his pet bull. He worked on a farm

Days 109 and 110 Photos

2010-04-20T20:13:00.002-05:00

I have not done too terribly much today except gossip on the phone. I slept in a bit which ruined my plans for going to see Grandpa this morning. I did do alot yesterday which afforded me this luxury. On of the things I started tackling was the room my Grandfather was staying in. This is the hot mess it's been in for about a month. And it reflects the state of mind I have been in with him.

New LO and P365 Photos

2010-04-18T20:13:00.004-05:00

Saturday was an emotional day for me. One of my brother's is supposed to move into my grandparents house. My problem with it all is that he doesn't even try to go see him..whether it was when he was living with me, the hospitol or the nursing home. I could really just write a book about it all but I won't. So at this point on Sunday after many heated words I don't know if he is moving there

Taxes and Scrappin'

2010-04-15T02:05:00.002-05:00

The biggest monkey off my back this week has been getting our taxes done up. DH job was to collect all info that we needed so that I could just grab and go with it all. Did NOT happen. And with him working off in Missouri it's not like I can just have him go collect it for me..so it was a real scavenger hunt until I could get him on the phone to help me out. Then when I was gonna get started

A Beautiful Weekend

2010-04-11T20:20:00.003-05:00

Saturday was absolutely perfect weather-wise. My allergies keep me from getting the full enjoyment out of beautiful days like this but that's ok.....I just adore them.I got a phone call from one of my very best friends this week that I had sorta fell out of touch with. It just seemed that everytime I called her someone would beep into our conversation and she would have to jet out. I suppose I

A Great Easter

2010-04-05T03:27:00.003-05:00

I remember Easter's as a child as being full of fun, family and lotsa eggs to hunt. My favorite Easter's were to be had at my Grandma Weaver's house. It was because my Mama had 5 sister's and 1 brother which made it a house full when everyone got together. To be honest, I don't remember too much about dying eggs (my mother would die if she knew that...good thing she doesn't read my blog) but I

God Is Good!

2010-03-30T23:15:00.002-05:00

I think alot of times we all focus on the negatives in our lives way too much. I know I have..alot lately. Not that I have a horrid life but this past year could have been much better. Most especially this past 4 months when my hubby was laid off of work. Let's face it...getting laid off work just a few days after Thanksgiving last year was a pretty big blow for us. We were already strapped

P365 LO's and Major Insomnia

2010-03-24T15:21:00.004-05:00

Ugghhhhh!!! I have had a problem with insomnia for years now...but it just seems here lately that it has kicked into high gear. I don't know if it is because I don't have the worry of taking my daughter to school at the moment and my grandfather here or what. I was wide awake until 5 am this morning. I mean I was tired but not sleepy. This has been the pattern for me for the past week or so...

2 Pager LO =)

2010-03-22T18:30:00.004-05:00

So blogger hates me today or either it's a sign I didn't need to make that big a$$ post that just went up in flames into cyberspace. GAH!!! Don't ya hate it when that happens!So instead of retyping..I will just share the good stuff. No Project 365 photos...the post would die in shame..but I will share my 2 pager LO I did Sunday. I think sometimes we (as scrappers) get caught up in all the

Grandpa News and P365 Photos

2010-03-13T16:35:00.002-06:00

To say it's been a busy week would be an understatement. My Grandfather had some sort of mental breakdown. Medical terminoloy..."altered mental status". He was getting very hard to deal with this past couple of weeks and I had to send my daughter to my ex's to stay until I could figure out what was going on with him. Instead of things calming down with him, his behavior became more erratic

Days 65-67 of Project 365

2010-03-10T23:19:00.002-06:00

It's been a long day so it's short and sweet tonite....Just the photos.Day 65 is my son's favorite chicken casserole. Day 66 is a photo of my Grandfather.Day 67 is me and my Mama. =)

Days 61-65 of Project 365

2010-03-08T13:27:00.003-06:00

Holy Moly...what an incredibly busy weekend! My Grandfather has went off the deep-end as best as I can describe it so it makes for an unhealthy atmosphere for my DD to be here so I have sent her off to her father's house until I get things resolved with my Grandfather. I went with my mother today to visit a different nursing home facility to see if it was any better than the last one he was in.

Days 57-60 Project 365

2010-03-06T20:30:00.002-06:00

Well it seems like I am playing catchup with my photos this week. I am doing great getting them taken, it's just been a bit hard to get them uploaded to the blog. I actually have all done up and current but I will upload the rest of them tomorrow so as to not make this post so hard to load up.My goal over the next week is to get my LO's caught up. I got Weeks 1-4 done and I sooo do NOT want to

Day 56 Project 365

2010-02-25T20:38:00.005-06:00

Hello Thursday or is it Goodbye Thursday. It has been one busy day!I was bound and determined to get my hybrid album finished for the February Portfolio challenges over at the Sweet Shoppe forum. And YaYYYYY!!! I did get it finished between all the madness of physical therapy and my grandfather demanding my attention. I fell in love with these ribbons when I saw them at Hobby Lobby. They just

Day 51-55

2010-02-24T20:29:00.002-06:00

What I thought was going to be a busy week with dr.'s appts. has turned out t be a big bust.I make arrangements for my hubby to take DD to school Tuesday morning so I won't be late for the VA appt. with my Grandfather and low and behold...30 mins after being on the road they call my cell telling me his appt. has been cancelled. Reason->the dr. he was going to see was not going to be in that day.

Wrapping up a crazy week

2010-02-19T18:45:00.002-06:00

It's Friday again. Sometimes I wonder how the week goes by so fast. Especially the weeks that you get to have some down time. Shaina was out for winter break this whole week so that saved me not having to get up until 7ish. I was a good Mama and let my little teenager sleep till the crack of noon a few of the days this week. I suppose I might indulge her a little too much for that but I never

Happy Birthday to Me =)

2010-02-17T12:17:00.002-06:00

Today is my birthday. Happy Birthday to ME! I guess when your not a kid it gets to be just another day. My friend Ebeth's birthday was on the 7th and we celebrated during our superbowl get together and my Grandfather's birthday was on the 15th. I made sure to get him a chocolate cake for it as it's his favorite. And to prove that point, he ate 2 HUGE pieces of it. Here is our photo from