Everyday Life

A layout already!

2010-07-23T16:54:00.001-07:00

her bday is right around the corner, i cant believe shes going to be 6 yrs old..and a first grader!

i left the journal block out..i wanted to keep it somewhat private...

off to do some more pages

have a good wk end

Catch up!

2010-06-17T19:51:00.000-07:00

pics from Summer's graduation...cause graduating kindergarten is a BIG deal :)

Finding my groove again

2010-03-29T11:07:00.001-07:00

Went to the cabin this weekend and brought my scrap stuff, so glad that I actually got something done..it feels good to scrap again. I'm going to try and create "something" every wk..no more going wks and months w/ out doing something..this is my goal for myself..lets see if i can stick w/ it.

Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-29T11:00:00.001-07:00

easter eggs, candy, prizes, games and a visit from the easter bunny.

St Pattys Day parade

2010-03-16T20:14:00.001-07:00

It's always a good time downtown at the parade! Cold at first but after a few green beers you warm right up :) It's always a blast hangin w/ the whole Halsey clan. Thanks Uncle Jack for making sure Summer was front row and able to get a few..beads :)

update on Summer's room

2010-03-15T07:33:00.001-07:00

So this is after all of the painting, shampooing, decluttering 5 yrs of toys, and decorating ( minus the stuff i need to put on the walls)..what a big difference, no more tripping on toys every time you walk in her room( now we are doing that in our basement)..lol. she loves it and shes doing a great job of keeping it clean.
Now i just need to figure out what to put on the walls then i can check this bad boy off my list of things to do.( remember to click on the pics to see larger images)

for giggles

2010-03-04T21:49:00.001-08:00

haha got him again! this is what happens when you pass out after a night of drinking....lol

before pics

2010-03-04T21:37:00.001-08:00

when I havent been working this week I have been busy giving Summer's room a much needed makeover...so James took down the chair rail and tapped everything off for me ( after much coaxing ). then i went to work painting it took 2 gallons of paint to cover those walls...painted the trim. Shampooed the carpets twice because thats how bad they were and tomorrow i need to paint inside the closet and then her furniture is being delivered so then it will be time for the fun part....putting her room back together, and figuring out whats going and whats staying...what a project..ill post after pics to show all my hard work:)

Fun Fall Day Layout

2010-03-02T21:18:00.000-08:00

A layout I did recently...a two pager...i know so not like me but I wanted to add all these pics..
Trying to get caught up w/ my scrapbooking since im so behind.

Happy Hearts Day

2010-02-13T22:00:00.000-08:00

cant wait to spend the day with my family tomorrow.
We are headed to our cabin for the night since Summer is out of school on mon. we get an extra long weekend..
.looking forward to spending some quality time w/ them since Ive been working so much and the cabins a great place no everyday distractions..just getaway from it all...and be together.

Fri night James and I had a date night, dinner and movie..we saw the new moon..im obsessed with the twilight series and I waited to watch the movie until i finished all the books..its such a great series I would recomend them to anyone who likes a good romance story ( mixed w/ some vampires and werewolves..lol).
We had a good time, he suprised me with a ring in the theater...he mixed in a couple of cheesy lines before he gave it to me..it was cute..

Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow with the ones you love.
I love this holiday, you can never say I love you too much, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

its about time

2010-01-15T21:07:00.000-08:00

So I had some days off last week and I made a scrap date w/ myself and I actually stuck with it and Im so glad i did b/c it felt great to get some pgs done...this is what i came up with...

This is my sister in laws baby...isnt she sweet..loved the pics I took and had to do a lo with them. planing on framing this and giving it to her....some time...lol
the next is a super fast wanting to get it done layout of Summers bday from this summer i know im so behind..

and my favorite pic of summer from this fall when she was a flower girl..i couldnt help but to use prima product for this layout..i love how it turned out.

plan to get some more pgs done next week..so we will have to see how that one goes :)

creations

2009-12-13T21:01:00.001-08:00

My only creations from the last 3 months..

check out what i made for Summers new room, I love how it turned out it matches her new bedding perfect....any suggestions on what color to paint the walls??? I was thinking yellow ( we are played out with pink)

2009-12-13T20:44:00.000-08:00

getting the holiday started by doing our new tradition that was started last yr. Going to the tree farm and picking out the perfect tree ( not so perfect this yr we forgot the tape measure and its too short and a little chubby but shh...I dont want to step on any toes, it will have to do)

MIA

2009-12-11T11:06:00.000-08:00

Hey guys I know its been forever since I last posted, and I don't even know were to start on catching up...I usually post scrap related things on this blog but for the past few months I haven't wanted to scrap...I never thought I would ever say that but I have just needed a break from it I have done a few things but not much, just not feeling it so I figure Ill scrap when Im ready, just too much other stuff going on right now...for those of you who are out of the loop....we have had our house up for sale the last 3 months now and its just so hectic with all the showings and making sure that the house looks have way presentable......

we close on our new house on jan 20th so we are excited about that, we just have our fingers crossed that our house will sell before than...

work has been crazy for me working full time as opposed to only 2-3 days a wk has been kicking my butt....but thats life right??

cant believe thanksgiving has come and gone already and christmas is like 3 wks away...are ya kidding were does the time go?

Hope everyone is staying warm and have a good weekend, ill try and post some pics this weekend of doings thats been going on around here.

hugs,

Tina

this is one scary witch......beware

2009-11-03T07:21:00.001-08:00

pics

2009-11-03T07:12:00.000-08:00

pics from carving pumpkins and a day playing in the leaves w/ the neighbor kids

Got ya babe

2009-09-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

this is what happens when u come home and pass out and leave me up board, I got him good and I forgotto get pics with the cheetos that i stuck in his pants..lol

he didnt find it funny ( poor sport) and says that pay backs a b***h and I better watch out.

he almost got me this afternoon i started to dose off on the couch( we were all taking naps) but quickly got up when i heard him get up and Im glad i did b/c he was plotting something with the grin he had on his face..so looks like im going to have to sleep w/ one eye open for a while

what a weekend

2009-09-13T21:11:00.001-07:00

have been on the move ALL weekend..Rachel and Johns wedding was this weekend and Summer was the flower girl, she did great. here are a few pics

FIrst day of school

2009-09-09T19:59:00.000-07:00

My babys first day of kindergarten ....oh my. She was super excited she only goes have days so its not to hard on her or me..lol She has 6 kids in her class..thats unheard of, I really like how small her class is shes going to have a ton of one on one time which is great! So this week at my house has been all about getting back into a routine and making sure this little one has a great first week back to school which I believe she is....even though she wont really talk about what goes on all day ( weird she was like that for preschool too) but she has been coming home and "playing" school w/ her animals.

Zoo Outing

2009-09-09T19:47:00.001-07:00

Pics from our trip to the zoo last Fri.

Random pics

2009-09-01T21:21:00.001-07:00

Since I last posted Summer had a birthday, she is now the big "5", had her party at Jungle bungle since it turned out to be almost 100 degrees on the day of her party, we couldnt have it outside like we had planned...oh well her and her friends had a blast and cleanup was a breeze!

other pics are of us fishing at west lake the other day..(sorry there out of order)

Some layouts already!!

2009-09-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

Hey guys its been a while I know...it's been forever since I scraped..like almost a month...Its always slow in the summer months..anywho not a whole lot going on...just work and trying to enjoy the last little bit of summer time we have left...been fishing, taking walks, camping this weekend and planning a trip to the zoo on friday mainly b/c its free..fyi.

Summer starts the big Kindagarden next tues so we have been preparing for that, buying uniforms ( which i think is so ridiculus they are there 3 hrs a day..seriously they need to wear a uniform) school supplys, and figuring out my work scedule so I will be able to truck her in 20min everyday just for 3 hrs...oh well you gotta do what u gotta do i guess....

anyway on to the good stuff here is a lo I did for Scrapaganza...check out the camping goodies I used and another on our last camping trip to Indiana Dunes..

TFL

The Story Matters

2009-07-31T08:11:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I'm posting this now while I have the time. Here is my take for the new challenge thats going up over at www.thestorymatters.blogspot.com. go check it out next wk to see the other fabulous authers take on MY FAVORITE THINGS!
TFL

Family Fun

2009-07-25T06:20:00.001-07:00

This is where we have been this week, I have been wanting to check this place out every since I heard about it last yr, and Im so glad that we did b/c this place is AMAZING
If your like me and are obsessed with the beach than this is the place to go. Indiana Dunes national lakeshore, who knew this place would be so beautiful and only 3 hrs away! Its 15 miles of lake michigan shore. There were times that I felt I was at on ocean. The water is blue, you can see about 5 ft down its so clear and one beach we went to the waves were amazing..who knew all this time we have lived in the blah midwest that we have an amazing place to go to its really a pretty place and would reccomend it to anyone, and for only 3hrs away whats not to loose. We are campers so we camped it but they have B&Bs, hotels, resorts, beach cottages for those who need a bit more :) I'm going to have fun scrappin these pics!

Look who made the cover

2009-07-13T22:57:00.001-07:00

Who would of thought one of my layouts would end up on the cover of a magazine....crazy how things work out. Now if it would hurry up and get to the stores so I can get my hands on it :)

August 2009

A layout finally!!

2009-07-09T16:34:00.000-07:00

this is my first layout in about 3wks, it feels good to create again!

A few pics from the 4th

2009-07-09T16:29:00.001-07:00

Whats new

2009-06-16T21:03:00.001-07:00

Well it's officially summer time ..my all time favorite time of the yr, the time of year that I try to be outside as much as possible and if I have to be stuck inside like at work than it really bums me out..In the summer you can find us at the pool, taking a walk, at the park, camping, boating, fishing, hiking, you get the idea..... here are a few pics of what we have been doing...
yes we give our dog birthday partys....and yes thats a bowl of steak w/ candles in it..our dogs both turned 4 this month...pics from camping at makoqueta(sp) caves, did you know they spoted a black bear there.......a bear in iowa, crazy ...i have a few layouts that i need to post, ill put that on my to do list :) Hope everyone else is enjoying there summer!!

where does the time go

2009-05-28T07:52:00.000-07:00

oh my gosh I can't believe my kid is now done w/ preschool, where has this year gone?? This is her on her first day and last day of preschool..hmm im feeling this could be a good scrap subject

Tooting my own horn!

2009-05-18T07:47:00.000-07:00

Ive been waiting since Jan for this issue to come out b/c I'm in it!

This is my first time being published in print so this is a big deal to me and I'm glad I got in this issue b/c I think this is one of the last issues due to the magazine folding :(

stay tuned, b/c next month Ill be in Scrapbook Trends and theres talk that it might make the cover..how freakin cool would that be!

well i guess thats enough blowin my own horn..lol

Eye Candy

2009-05-18T07:40:00.001-07:00

new colorbok at scrapaganza

2009-04-30T07:53:00.001-07:00

Perfect paper to go with my zoo pics....use this layout as a sketch if u want to put 8 pics on 1 page....didnt think i was going to be able to use them all but I made it work..its a bit busy but at least there all on there..lol

this will be at Scrapaganza if you want a close look!

TFL

im on a roll!!

2009-04-19T20:32:00.000-07:00

getting it done!

snapshots from the zoo

2009-04-17T21:23:00.000-07:00

mom, Summer, and I decided to go to the zoo yesterday, we had alot of fun..the weather was perfect all the animals were out and enjoying the sunshine.......its about time that 70 degree weather hits us..we have been lovin every min of it..

2009-04-17T21:14:00.000-07:00

photos

2009-04-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Some photo editing done and I love the results!! There just begging to be used on a scrapbook page :)

Easter Fun

2009-04-14T07:35:00.000-07:00

pics in random order :)

Easter around here was busy as usual, easter egg hunt here, church, gmas house, Aunt # 1's house and then Aunt #2' s house......always a good time when your w/ family...After going to over 5 egg hunts, Summers a pro!

check it out

2009-04-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

So check it out, WENDY VECCHI has a post on her blog about me..how cool!! She must have liked my art frame...go check it out here http://studio490art.blogspot.com/ .

for those of you who dont know Wendy..like my father in law who often pops my blog...shes very well known in the scrapbooking industry. She goes around the world teaching ( teaches w/ Tim Holtz) and she has her own line of stamps out....very cool...

base used in my frame

2009-04-06T06:46:00.001-07:00

this is my leftover chipboard ( i just used this instead of a craft mat..cheaper)from the class Wendy taught and she suggested that I use it for something, so thats the base of my "make art" frame.

thanks for looking, have a good week I have a few other projects to post when I have more time so stay tuned :)

hugs

Tina

ART

2009-04-05T20:23:00.000-07:00

It was a last min. thing to take Wendy Vecchis maya road mini book class this weekend at Scrapaganza ...check her blog out here..http://studio490art.blogspot.com

This was the 2nd scrapbooking class I have ever took ( I just perfer to make my own things) but I wouldnt call it scrapbooking, it was more like making art. I LOVED it and learned so much about grunge paper and stamping....I was so inspired to make ART that I made the altered picture frame w/ my leftover scraps......both of these peices are displayed in my scrap room and every time i look at them my heart smiles..guess thats what arts all about ;)

thanks Wendy for all the inspiration and you rock and umm I want ALL of your stamps!!

To my Hunny

2009-03-20T07:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary Baby!! Its been 5 yrs of , hard times, good times, and just plain craziness at times, but I wouldnt have it any other way. All the disputes and disagreements we have learned from and have overcome. This past yr has been one of the best, we've come to understand one another, let the little things go and just be happy w/ one another,

Your my best friend, I love spending quality time w/ you I love when we have good conversations, I love that we share the same goals in life, I just love you for being you!

Your a great guy, and Im honored to have been married to you for 5 yrs!

Happy Anniversary!!!!

XOXOXOX
cant wait for our date night tonight ;)
love you
ME

LOVE LOVE

2009-03-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

I love love Prima..they freakin rock EVERYTHING...love these new "sew" cute pgs ( you can buy them w/ all the sewing done...easier on me, I like that) and that flower vine oh my with these 2 products that could make any lo gorgeous...

I made the flowers on this page, look for a class coming soon ( speaking of a class Im in the process of making a mini book using burlap, that class will be coming soon as well..Ill post pics soon.

In the meantime enjoy and thanks for looking

1st field trip

2009-03-18T19:48:00.000-07:00

Summers preschool class ( am and pm class) had a little field trip to Vandaveer conservatory today...it was to cute.

they got a tour, planted there very own "pansy" flower and got to play at the park afterward..they had a blast.... her teachers are awesome :)

2009-03-18T17:02:00.000-07:00

http//www.qctimes.com/shared-content/gallery/?galleryid=9&gallery_page=0&album_page=0&albumid=971&mediaid=18862&imagenum=4

check us out were in the quad city times online paper...well mostly my father in law..cant miss him ;) fun time! just click on the link above to see it

st pattys parade

2009-03-15T16:44:00.000-07:00

green green and more green...the parade was a good time as always!

LO

2009-03-09T20:59:00.000-07:00

heres a lo I did for Scrapaganza's blog challenge... "using things from the sale isle"..it works if u mix a lil new in w/ the old.

(click on the pic if u want to get a closer look)

thanks for looking

Weekday Getaway

2009-03-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

We decided to skip town early thurs and do what I like to call being a tourist in your own backyard..we drove an hr away to Dubuque and did some exploring.

since it ended up being a nice day we took our picnic lunch down by the river and ate. Then we spent the night at the grand harbor resort, which was alot of fun for Summer, it was actually her first time staying in a hotel and she just got a kick out of it, she said " I wish we lived here"...ya gotta laugh at that. then the next morning we went to the mines of spain ( which i guess is an area landmark) and had another picnic lunch there then hiked one of the many trails. could only hike 1/2 mile w/ summer ( james had to give her a piggyback ride on the way back).

We spent about 3hrs exploring the aquarium and museum and

it was a nice getaway but im still in need of a REAL vaca ...ive got my eye out and hopefully i can come across a good deal so just mom and dad can skip town and play :)

heres some pics of our exploring

I'm the Discovery Drive for this month!

2009-03-01T16:43:00.000-08:00

Hey I'm in the March issue of ScrapStreet Magazine come check me out theres a whole section ( Discovery drive) on me :)
thanks for looking
click on the link below
http://www.scrapstreet.com/mag2009/marchmag/fixtures/discdrive.htm

2009-02-23T11:23:00.000-08:00

caught in the momment...yummy :)

Isnt she SWEET :)

2009-02-08T20:36:00.000-08:00

my first layout of the month ( actually it may be the first in about 3wks..its been that long). I used the new Making Memories Flower Patch line ( I think) love it, very feminine and love the soft colors. Theres nothing better than getting new product to get you in the creative mood. hopefully I can do some more scrappin this wk..if I can ever find some time. Have a good week.

Pics

2009-02-06T08:03:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pics

from yesterday as promised ;)

I got a few good ones, going there made me want to buy a new lens..my 200mm just doesnt get close enough

check out the one were he dived for the fish, then him carying it...that was a lucky shot.

Today

2009-02-05T08:04:00.001-08:00

I'm off for the next 2 days and Im really wanting to get some scrapin done, it seems like I havent had the time and when I do im just not feeling it...I got my camera out yesterday for the first time since christmas i think, thats way to long....maybe i should have done the project 365 just to keep my butt on track..lol
i have a hard time taking pics inside....i think today im going to head to the river since its going to be 40degrees ...yes it will feel like spring ( weve been in the teens lately..really sucks) so anyway go and try to get some good pics of the bald eagles that are always around this time of yr. So ill post pics if i get any good ones
ttyl

2009-02-05T07:58:00.000-08:00

ok ladies, The Story Matters is back and better than ever, come and check us out and the new challenge is up, you don't want to miss this one :) thestorymatters.blogspot.com

IM EXHAUSTED

2009-01-18T20:50:00.000-08:00

OMG Ive worked 25 hrs in the last 2 days....fri we went to Disney on ice and I forgot my camera..darn it..it was cute...I liked Nemo on ice better, just b/c it was 1 story not 4 short story's.

sat worked 8.5 hrs then tonight i just worked 16.5..im beat..but im just trying to get ahead ya know...time to to get that lot paid off...plus u dont know whats gonna happen in the days ahead...scary...time to be pinchin pennys ;)

Im off to check the blog world then off to sleep....finally

hugs

Bare Minerals

2009-01-15T07:32:00.000-08:00

Has anyone used Bare minerals http://bareminerals.com before??
what do you think of it?
of course the info commercial makes this stuff look amazing..lol but for real how is it
If anyone has tried this I would love to hear your review!
thanks and have a good one

TSM

2009-01-15T07:19:00.000-08:00

A layout for THE STORY MATTERS.. the challenge what do you struggle with and since there are so many tings that I seem to struggle w/ the hardest thing was to choose which struggle to scrap ..lol

I like these kind of challenges, its out of the norm for me b/c I usually a) scrap about my daughter

b) scrap happy things

c) hardly scrap about myself

d) don't get to detailed in journaling.

so this was a nice change, come join us at http://thestorymatters.blogspot.com

recent creations TFL

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It's My Bday

2009-01-07T06:52:00.000-08:00

Another yr older and hopefully a little wiser..lol
Today I am 26 and Im cool w/ that , Im ok w/ that number ( now when it becomes 29 I might start freakin a little).
It's been a good yr Im blessed and thank God for another yr at life.
Im thankful to still be young and have a whole lot of living to do, there are so many things I want to do and so many places that I want to visit. I need to make a list of things I want to do get accomplished..so here is a start ( hey I should make this into a scrap pg)
In no random order
1. Hawaii
2. get published
3. design for a well know manufacture ( prima would be great)
4. build our home
5. snow ski
4. parasail
5.swim w/ the dolphins ( for real not just a touch encounter)
6. surf
7. have sex on the beach ( and no Im not talking about the drink..lol)
8.own a boat
9. salsa dance
10.take a photography class
11. Niagara falls
12. Yellowstone park
13.New York
14.get a boob job
15. take Summer to Disney
16. water rafting
17. California
18.meet my dad( mainly so I can jack him in the face)
19. scuba dive
20. renew vows on the beach in my wedding dress
well there is a start..random I know..lol

What are some things you want to do in your lifetime?

2008-12-29T07:13:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a merry Christmas!
Ours was good I'm glade that it only comes once yr thats for sure.
Here are a few pics from our holiday
Santa brought Summer the tiger that she so badly wanted
James got me the slice and everything that goes along w/ it..hes to good to me, kisses baby :)
the pic of my mom is of her holding up her $10, 000 winning lotto ticket( so she thought until she read the back and found out it was a prank..hehe, it was to funny. if u havent played that prank on someone, u should you will die laughing..u can get the fake lotto tickets at Spencers).
Ill post pics of some latest creations when I have more time..until then have a good one!

Brr

2008-12-18T22:01:00.000-08:00

I have finally gotten around to scrapin Summers bday pics from Aug... better late than never i guess. the other lo is up at the store.

I haven't been into the scrapin mood, first of all its freakin freezing outside, literally as I speak we have a winter advisory out, sleet and freezing rain and snow...........have I said I hated Iowa yet..lol well I do.

So all I have been feeling like doing is curling up on the couch w/ my little heater on and read..which by the way I just got done reading these 2, and if u like love, romance, chick flick kinda books these were a good read.

Can u believe Christmas is next week???

what we have been up to these days

2008-12-16T10:48:00.000-08:00

some pics of what we have been up to lately

a lo for the Story Matters http://thestorymatters.blogs pot.com/ the challenge is "I believe" and its also the blog challenge for the store, http://scrapaganzaonline.com/, go check it out and if you have time in this busy month let us know what you BELIEVE...

middle of december

2008-12-13T08:45:00.000-08:00

Can u believe 13 days left until christmas!! Is it me or did it creep on us extra fast this yr...I havent got my xmas cards out yet, still have shopping to do and dont even have all the decorations up this yr...just so much to do in so little time.

Here is a pic of Summer at her dance recital a few weeks ago at the festival of trees..

what are you thankful for?

2008-11-13T07:34:00.000-08:00

The new post up at http://thestorymatters.com/ is what are you thakful for? Just in time for the thankful holiday that by the way is right around the corner...

heres my take, using the amy butler paper which is gorgeous its in it at scrapapganza ( at least it was when i worked last..hurry to get yours).

Decisions ...Decisions

2008-11-13T07:01:00.000-08:00

So I had to decide what i wanted more. A coach bag or the slice from making memories, Ive really had my eye on the slice but then i thought i already have the cricuit ( even though i think it sucks and i dont ever use it, maybe i should take Pennys advice and get more cartridges) and then when it came in the store i thought that it was so cool....and I was planning on getting it, UNTIL I went to williamsburg where they have a coach outlet and I seen this bag ( well ive had my eye on that to) and when I seen it I had to have it..it doesnt help when the sales lady is going on and on about how its really an investment and it will last forever..blah blah but anyway so I guess this is an early xmas gift to myself...

sometimes you just have to play

2008-11-09T21:25:00.000-08:00

Seems like I haven't scrapped in a while, I like to blame it on not having the time ( which that has some what to do w/ it) but mostly I haven't b/c I just have not been in the "creative mood".

so i gave it some time and then sat I spent most of the day "playing" painting, embossing, just creating doing something.. and by late that night this is what i had got accomplished.

our halloween costumes

2008-11-02T19:26:00.000-08:00

So you think you can ???

2008-10-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Another challenge is up at http://thestorymatters.blogspot.com Go check it out...Here is my take on the so you think you can??? challenge.

random pics from" a week in the life" project

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a day at the apple barn

2008-10-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

Its a Halsey tradition that we go to Tanners apple barn ( near Peoria). This place is awesome its worth the hr drive.
There is soo much to do
the big barn full of arts and crafts and homemade yummies ( like apple cider and jams).
kids play area w/ horse rides, corn maze, sand, golf course, and Summers fav. the " blue barrel ride"
feed the goats
have the tractor take you to the apple orchirds
then a ride to the amazing pumpkin patch were you can pick any size pumpkin for 5 bucks.. the rule is if you pick it....you carry it!
this is the perfect place to go to get you in the fall spirt!!

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this is what we saw on the drive to the apple barn, we saw them last yr for the 1st time and there were 3x as many as last yr.

this place is mum heaven you cant leave here w/ out picking out one...and for 8.99 you almost have too!

Challenge # 6

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Challenge # 6 already at the http://thestorymatters.blogspot.com/. The challenge is on the poem I am...you have to fill in the blanks to the questions...(reminded me of a myspace survey). So come join in and play along, this last challenge everyone who participated got a rak...so come on what do you have to loose??

pics from this week

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minus 1 dog..

Summer after school, she was so happy that she got to be leader today....shes been wating since the first say of school...today was her day, she was all smiles when I picked her up. She got to help hold the flag, pass out napkins and lead all the kids outside for pick up ( wish I had my camera for that she was very proud and leading the way w/ all the other kids following).

liked the colors of this tree

Pool side...gotta luv this "fall" weather.

The inlaws house w/ out the inlaws

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so this wk is going to be interesting, we meaning ( james, summer, i, and our 2 dogs) have packed our suitcases and are staying at my in laws for 1 wk, while they are on there cruise.

Did i mention they have 3 dogs....so that makes 3 yorkies ( all whom think they rule the roost) and 2 labs, all under the same roof...going to be interesting.

on a brighter note at least we can use the hot tub and heated pool this wk and my mother in law has stocked the fridge full and has even bought my fav beer...bud light lime :) thanks beth!!

and the bett bike path is outside there door so at least I can walk these crazy dogs...but how am I going to walk all of them?? Maybe Ill just walk my lab..shes the one that needs to loose some of her 80+ lbs..

One thing after another

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Ok so why is it that after we decided to put NEW carpet in the basement, and move my scrap room to the basement that it has to rain all freakin weekend and then our walls decide to leak out water..wtf...just our luck.

Luckily it didnt ruin any thing ....except now I have a huge hole in my wall....luckily my Hubby is a drywaller and can fix that.....but its like pulling teeth to get him to fix things around here..lol

Ill post pics when we get the mess picked up and we get our HOBBY basement together

we decided that all of us will have an area designated for our hobbys so we can all hang out together......hope Im not going to regret this decision after Ive moved all my stuff from my solo room upstairs????

time will tell......oh and yes my walls are camouflage......and there are deer heads down here..and all kinds of boy stuff ( god I hope Im not going to regret this) but I guess thats what u get when your married to a die hard hunter....

The Story Matters

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Here is my take on the new challange at
the story matters.
This wek it's all about current events and how they affect YOU.

Gas prices is a bitch these days, I hate having to put $50 bucks in my tank every wk....it just sucks

Now that I have to drive Summer into Bett for school they suck even more.......but of course shes worth it :)

Off to School

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My baby started preschool today..how can that be already, time flys.

She was sooo excited

Check out the tote bag I decorated for her.. Since I couldn't find any "kids" tote bags ( there not allowed to have bookbags) I used a bunch of iron ons, and I even used some Hedi Swap BLING ....lol whatever works right :)

Good News

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Good news to report...
we just closed on some land in Leclaire last week....
looks like were going to be building our dream home there...in a few yrs that is :)

Post pics whenever I get out there and take some pics

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this weekend was eventful as always... went to the cabin for fri and sat night. My mom and grandparents came out to hang w/ us . I Cherish every min. spent w/ my grandpa these days..hes been thru alot the last couple of yrs and Im so glad that hes still here w/ us...thanks GOd for hearing my prayers :) I got to go fishing w/ him for the first time ( that i can remember) good memories made that Ill always cherish..

Cousins LO

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Here is a LO I did for the the new pinksketches site. This is sketch #1 challange

http://www.pinksketches.typepad.com

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Love this Love Elsie pet line

Home is........

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Here is a LO I did for the Story Matters, Ive been wanting to take pics of our house and this challange promted me to do so. thestorymatters.blogspot.com go check it out and join in on the fun...cause the story DOES matter.

Gotta luv the fair

2008-07-31T13:16:00.000-07:00

Ok so we are super hicks, James and I both take the week of the fair off. It's one of our favorite things to do. Hanging out w/ friends going to the concerts and of course partying it up at the beer tents....thanks to mom and beth we have had a sitter for most the nights so James and I can let loose....tues night Sugarland rocked, she is soo awesome a great concert. last night Ted Nugent just sucked,what a weirdo and tonight good ol Alan Jackson....going to be another long night. I don't have any pics to post of the fair yet..do that when we take Summer tomorrow and sat.

But to give you something to look at here is some pics from our walk at Devils Glen this am.....well it kinda turned into a photo session :)

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Here is Lo that didnt turn out the way I wanted it too but here is a peak ..I used grunge board for the first time,very neat stuff( I just used distressing ink on them).

4th LO

2008-07-15T20:51:00.000-07:00

So here is my 4th Lo that I have finally found the time to finish up.. I wanted to use a lot of photos so I just threw them down on my paper to kinda make a photo collage..Im just relived its done, and now I have to file away the rest of my 50+ photos from that day. Once I get that done that will be a load off..

Caming Addicts

2008-07-14T06:56:00.000-07:00

Ok first off have to say thanks too Penny for working for me sat..shes the best, thanks girlie I owe ya.

Looks like we have become camping addicts..yeah me camp,I know it's a miracle..really. I don't do bugs,snakes,dirt. I would much rather take a nice hot shower and sleep in a comfy bed. That was about 2 yrs ago..now I can handle all those things ok maybe not the snakes but now I really enjoy camping.

Thanks to James,who is the biggest outdoors person I know..he has convinced me that it's not so bad.

So now James and I have something in common a hobby that we both enjoy doing together and as a family. So thanks baby for bringing me to the other side..you were right it's not so bad,as long as you have a shower, air matress, and bug off...lol

here is some pics of sat at our cabin on the wapsi...he's building the cabin so it's still under construction, so when we go out there we still have to pitch the oll tent..It was a fun day James and I took our cooler full of beer and got the canoe out and went for a short stroll and stopped at the "beach" for a bit. Later that night some friends came out to camp w/ us..good times!

Class date

2008-07-14T06:48:00.000-07:00

Hey the only day I'll be teaching this class is Aug. 9th from 2-4. get them 4th pics scrapped! I'm in the process of doing a 4th LO now and still have tons of pics leftover to fill the paper bag book..I just can't put my camera down when it comes to holidays..lol

Paperbag book

2008-07-09T06:14:00.000-07:00

Here is the paperbag book I will be teaching at scrapaganza I used the bottle rockets line from Rusty Pickle..too cute.

Bring on the festivities

2008-07-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

We jammed pack as much as we could this holiday weekend. Started off thurs going to red,white,and BOOM ,we met James' parents and our friends there. Summer and Will had a blast playing on the jumping things...the fireworks were pretty cool too, we had front row seats.

Then on Fri we went to 2 parades, an ice cream social,went swimming,had BBQ,and headed to Bett to see fireworks again...

Sat night off to Scott co park to go camping..

all and all it was a fun holiday weekend..now I'm off to work post more tomorrow on some of my recent LOs..have a good one!!

My week so far

2008-07-02T07:36:00.000-07:00

Life is busy as usual. Sunday we had a birthday party and graduation party to go to, ( always a plus when you don't have to cook dinner). Ill post pics when I can hopefully next week b/c I'm finally going to get DSL, yes I am ditching my old school ways and joining the rest of the world...it's about time so come next week Ill update w/ pics. Monday I was sced. to work but got canceled. So we went swimming at the in laws, its are 3rd or 4th time swimming this yr...that's it we are usually at the pool every other day in the summer. Hopefully the rain is gone for good and the sun is here to stay. Tues night I had to work...blah. Today is whatever goes day, no plans of yet. I can't believe its the 2 of July already, hope everyone has a SUPPER 4th, have fun and be safe..ttyl

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lucky

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Recent LO's

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