Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Blue Moon Scrapbooking
I was on Youtube looking for some different ideas for scrapbooking and cards and came across this website https://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/
They even have giveaways on their blog http://bluemoonscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
I know many of my friends scrapbook...so take a look! :)
Katie
They even have giveaways on their blog http://bluemoonscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
I know many of my friends scrapbook...so take a look! :)
Katie
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Cosmo Cricket
Yeah...one more time you will read this...
But seriously, I just realized that the site that I use to make my banner now has Cosmo Cricket! I'm delighted! As if I've not seen enough of it in the past week - I'm now adding it to my blog! Their scrapbooking stuff is PRECIOUS and their fabric (which is new) is to die for. I've got to get my hands on MORE! LOVE iT!
But seriously, I just realized that the site that I use to make my banner now has Cosmo Cricket! I'm delighted! As if I've not seen enough of it in the past week - I'm now adding it to my blog! Their scrapbooking stuff is PRECIOUS and their fabric (which is new) is to die for. I've got to get my hands on MORE! LOVE iT!
WOW...
I can't believe that I've been away for so long!!!
I've actually been busy on my other blog...but we had computer issues and I lost all my photos...and then Jim was able to find them all...along with every other single picture ever viewed on the computer - there were over 100,000 photos I had to sort through to actually find my photos. Annoyed, I begged him to try something different in finding MY photos since I had them all filed by dates. And so, he did. Thank you Jim!
The (almost) two months that I've been neglecting my blog has been CRAZY! Our Mops group started back which has been wonderful. Our Bible Study started back which is awesome (thank you Starla) and Madison school has had me on my toes!
I've become "that mom". Normally, I don't get involved except to help out where I'm needed. but this year it has been nuts. The first thing was while I was helping in a class I realized they weren't doing the pledge. So, I asked Madison if her class did it...and nope, they weren't either. So ,I asked a few other kids who weren't in her class...and well, it was a school wide thing. So, I went to the Principal to ask her why and she got very upset that I "started a rumor" that they weren't doing the pledge. I had to explain to her the difference between rumor and fact. And the fact was - they weren't doing the pledge. So, she sent out an email to the staff asking them to "do the pledge since a mom had started a rumor that they weren't doing it". I guess she didn't quite understand the meaning of rumor. Oh well.
Then....I get a call from the church asking where Madison was. Hmm, I thought, she should be on the church bus. But, I was in town so I marched myself down to the school in hopes of finding her wondering around the school lost. But, no. She wasn't. In FACT...she was on a public school bus - destination,....unknown. Apparently, she was given a bus pass which was signed...but not by me. And even though her teacher had a note from me saying she was riding the CHURCH bus...the teacher still wrote me note asking what she should do about the bus pass (which I didn't get till that night) and put her on the school bus instead. Now, I know they have my number, because they have called me! But, I didn't get any call from anyone at the school. Irritated by the lack of concern by the principal who said to me as I was sobbing in the lobby worried to death about my missing six year old " I'm sure she is here somewhere" and walked away. Yeah...very compassionate woman she is. Maybe she is still mad at me for schooling her on the difference between fact and rumor? They were able to locate the bus driver and asked him to keep her on the bus and return her to the school. Amazing.
I called the School Board and well...they didn't seem at all concerned with the lack of communication at the school. I've made some other contacts outside of teh school in hopes of resolving this obvious problem. We'll see what comes from it. Maybe nothing at all....regardless I will either be homeschooling next year or she will be attending a private school. I'm looking into both options at this point. I feel I can give her so much more than the school could ever give her anyway...and she is above grade level right now and totally bored in class.
I also kept a sweet little baby for two weeks during the mornings...quite exhausting and a reminder that maybe having two healthy sweet little girls is all I need!
My 365 project also came to a halt due to the computer issues...I gave up on taking photos..but I'll be starting back up here soon...I miss it! :)
I've actually been busy on my other blog...but we had computer issues and I lost all my photos...and then Jim was able to find them all...along with every other single picture ever viewed on the computer - there were over 100,000 photos I had to sort through to actually find my photos. Annoyed, I begged him to try something different in finding MY photos since I had them all filed by dates. And so, he did. Thank you Jim!
The (almost) two months that I've been neglecting my blog has been CRAZY! Our Mops group started back which has been wonderful. Our Bible Study started back which is awesome (thank you Starla) and Madison school has had me on my toes!
I've become "that mom". Normally, I don't get involved except to help out where I'm needed. but this year it has been nuts. The first thing was while I was helping in a class I realized they weren't doing the pledge. So, I asked Madison if her class did it...and nope, they weren't either. So ,I asked a few other kids who weren't in her class...and well, it was a school wide thing. So, I went to the Principal to ask her why and she got very upset that I "started a rumor" that they weren't doing the pledge. I had to explain to her the difference between rumor and fact. And the fact was - they weren't doing the pledge. So, she sent out an email to the staff asking them to "do the pledge since a mom had started a rumor that they weren't doing it". I guess she didn't quite understand the meaning of rumor. Oh well.
Then....I get a call from the church asking where Madison was. Hmm, I thought, she should be on the church bus. But, I was in town so I marched myself down to the school in hopes of finding her wondering around the school lost. But, no. She wasn't. In FACT...she was on a public school bus - destination,....unknown. Apparently, she was given a bus pass which was signed...but not by me. And even though her teacher had a note from me saying she was riding the CHURCH bus...the teacher still wrote me note asking what she should do about the bus pass (which I didn't get till that night) and put her on the school bus instead. Now, I know they have my number, because they have called me! But, I didn't get any call from anyone at the school. Irritated by the lack of concern by the principal who said to me as I was sobbing in the lobby worried to death about my missing six year old " I'm sure she is here somewhere" and walked away. Yeah...very compassionate woman she is. Maybe she is still mad at me for schooling her on the difference between fact and rumor? They were able to locate the bus driver and asked him to keep her on the bus and return her to the school. Amazing.
I called the School Board and well...they didn't seem at all concerned with the lack of communication at the school. I've made some other contacts outside of teh school in hopes of resolving this obvious problem. We'll see what comes from it. Maybe nothing at all....regardless I will either be homeschooling next year or she will be attending a private school. I'm looking into both options at this point. I feel I can give her so much more than the school could ever give her anyway...and she is above grade level right now and totally bored in class.
I also kept a sweet little baby for two weeks during the mornings...quite exhausting and a reminder that maybe having two healthy sweet little girls is all I need!
My 365 project also came to a halt due to the computer issues...I gave up on taking photos..but I'll be starting back up here soon...I miss it! :)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I've come to realize
I know, I'm WAY behind on my 365...but we had computer issues...and I've not brought over my pictures to the computer again...so bare with me. In the mean time, I saw this on my friend Susan's blog...thought I would go along with it.
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note completing the 36 "I’ve come to realize." At the end, choose the friends you want to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you or I knew you way back when and am interested in what life has taught you!! (Note from Katie: I'm not tagging anyone, if you'd like to play, let me know.)
1. I've come to realize that my chest-size...is so unimportant the older I get
2. I've come to realize that my job...is the best job I could ever ask for
3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving....I'm way too paranoid of other drivers
4. I've come to realize that I need....not worry about things I can't control
5. I've come to realize that I have lost...my mind on most days.
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...I don't accomplish all I've set for myself in a day.
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...then someone must have slipped me one too many, because I've learned my lesson...a few times - the hard way.
8. I've come to realize that money...is not as important as health and love.
9. I've come to realize that certain people...lack a heart.
10. I've come to realize that I'll always...want to be close to my girls.
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...are closer to me now than we were growing up.
12. I've come to realize that my mom....gave up a lot for us while raising us.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...has become a lifeline.
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning/afternoon...It was Tuesday and not Monday and I had to get the WHOLE family up and going.
15. I've come to realize that last night/this morning before I went to sleep...I had laundry to do.
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...I need to get Madison picked up from school.
17. I've come to realize that my dad...is quite the traveler.
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...that I get lost looking through pictures and comments and warms me to see how many old classmates have families of their own now.
19. I've come to realize that today...is the day - that the Lord has made!
20. I've come to realize that tonight...we are attempting chicken enchilatas.
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...is another day.
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...travel more and teach my kids from home.
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...someone who's actually read this far! ;-)
24. I've come to realize that life...is too short and should be enjoyed.
25. I've come to realize that this weekend..will be filled with family and friends.
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...music I can belt it out to!
27. I've come to realize that my friends...are such a BLESSING to me!
28. I've come to realize that this year...is almost over and I can't believe it!
29. I've come to realize that my ex...is a great father.
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...be more patient with others.
31. I've come to realize that I love...my life!
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...disease
33. I've come to realize my past...had it's share of mistakes and bad discions, but I'm thankful to have learned from them and grown from them. And hopefully, be able to teach my kids from those mistakes.
34. I've come to realize that parties...just arne't my thing anymore. I can handle them for about an hour and then I'm done.
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...of not knowing what the future holds sometimes.
36. I've come to realize that my life...is more rich and full than I could have ever dreamed!
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note completing the 36 "I’ve come to realize." At the end, choose the friends you want to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you or I knew you way back when and am interested in what life has taught you!! (Note from Katie: I'm not tagging anyone, if you'd like to play, let me know.)
1. I've come to realize that my chest-size...is so unimportant the older I get
2. I've come to realize that my job...is the best job I could ever ask for
3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving....I'm way too paranoid of other drivers
4. I've come to realize that I need....not worry about things I can't control
5. I've come to realize that I have lost...my mind on most days.
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...I don't accomplish all I've set for myself in a day.
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...then someone must have slipped me one too many, because I've learned my lesson...a few times - the hard way.
8. I've come to realize that money...is not as important as health and love.
9. I've come to realize that certain people...lack a heart.
10. I've come to realize that I'll always...want to be close to my girls.
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...are closer to me now than we were growing up.
12. I've come to realize that my mom....gave up a lot for us while raising us.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...has become a lifeline.
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning/afternoon...It was Tuesday and not Monday and I had to get the WHOLE family up and going.
15. I've come to realize that last night/this morning before I went to sleep...I had laundry to do.
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...I need to get Madison picked up from school.
17. I've come to realize that my dad...is quite the traveler.
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...that I get lost looking through pictures and comments and warms me to see how many old classmates have families of their own now.
19. I've come to realize that today...is the day - that the Lord has made!
20. I've come to realize that tonight...we are attempting chicken enchilatas.
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...is another day.
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...travel more and teach my kids from home.
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...someone who's actually read this far! ;-)
24. I've come to realize that life...is too short and should be enjoyed.
25. I've come to realize that this weekend..will be filled with family and friends.
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...music I can belt it out to!
27. I've come to realize that my friends...are such a BLESSING to me!
28. I've come to realize that this year...is almost over and I can't believe it!
29. I've come to realize that my ex...is a great father.
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...be more patient with others.
31. I've come to realize that I love...my life!
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...disease
33. I've come to realize my past...had it's share of mistakes and bad discions, but I'm thankful to have learned from them and grown from them. And hopefully, be able to teach my kids from those mistakes.
34. I've come to realize that parties...just arne't my thing anymore. I can handle them for about an hour and then I'm done.
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...of not knowing what the future holds sometimes.
36. I've come to realize that my life...is more rich and full than I could have ever dreamed!
Monday, August 24, 2009
First Day of First Grade
Madison is officially a First Grader. Sigh....when did she grow up?!?! :( Her teacher is Ms. Beattie. Madison seems to like her class...although she didn't have any one from her class last year. I know she will find new friends soon!
Aimee's Pony Party
Allisa's daughter had a pony party on Saturday morning...Madison was in HEAVEN!! Her dream is to own her own horse...she really loves the animal. :)
365 Day 37
This was Madison's first day of the 1st grade...she sat at her seat...taking it all in.....
365 Day 36
This wine was really good...until it hit me yesterday morning...and then I wish I had not enjoyed the whole thing....
365 Day 35
This is where we were when Madison decided to tell me that she was STARVING...she asked that I pull into the next McDonalds...from this point on...we never passed another McDonalds .. and then we were home. Oh well.
365 Day 34
All things are possible now! I have an endless supply of Cricut cartridges to choose from! WHOO HOO!!! Where do I begin!?!?!
365 Day 33
(above) Madison and her daddy at the orientation(below) I came home to Bubba dressed in a t-shirt
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
365 Day 32
Why have boring...when you can have awesome!?! Madison will probably kick me for doing this...because it will be different than her classmates...but I couldn't stand the bland, boring composition books they have...so I did what I do best - I personalized it! :) She has been officially blinged.
365 Day 31
Terrible picture....the sun was in EVERYONE'S EYES!!! But,...we did make it out to meet the JOY FM crew yesterday morning with shoes in hand. The girls and I had 10 pairs to donate to their Peru mission.
365 Day 30
Our Bubba turned 1 year old on Monday....we were too busy out TV shopping to even do anything special for him...But, Happy Birthday to my youngest, BIGGEST child! :)
365 Day 29
Yes...our TV died...it served us well. We bought it at Sams and well...Sams served us well. We didn't have the receipt (which I will always keep now) but they did give us credit for the TV and so we turned around and used it towards the new TV and ended up only paying $100 out of pocket! :) We ended up not getting the 50" (they no longer carry the 50" Vizio at Sams) so we got the 42". Which will actually work out better since we have had the hardest time finding an entertainment center we both like that fits the old TV...now we will find it - I"m sure of it!
365 Day 28
Mmmm....one of my treats when driving through Sebring.....Iced Coffee....delicious! It always makes me think of Nancy Botwin from Weeds...she always carries around a cup like this ...sipping from the straw.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
365 Day 27
Now the paper is organized! I'm moving along...it is making scrapbooking so much easier!!! I'm anxious to really get going on my books...I have a lot to get caught up on!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Watching the tropics
We shoudl be keeping a watchful eye out in the Atlantic...a good storm brewin'...looks like it could be a threat near the Bahamas by Tuesday....most of the models won't go past 144 hours...so hard to really tell where it will go...so just keep watching!
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