Refreshing Weekend!

This weekend was absolutely AMAZING! I truly had a blast. My body is sore from laughing. You know you have a great time when that happens. I love my girlfriends and the different gifts they bring into my life. (Don't feel left out gf's at home. I feel the same about you!!) We sat around one night and just talked about the blessing of having each other and how GOD brought us together and what each of us has meant in the others lives. HE so knew what I needed and that I didn't have to settle. You know you have a life connection when you share some of the stuff we've shared and when you do something crazy and look up and all five of you are laughing so hard no sound is coming out and tears are streaming down your face!

I was inspired by some of the greatest women in the scrapbook industry and did some awesome projects! It's also nice to talk to those ladies and have them encourage you. Thanks Margie for the words of encouragement and wisdom you shared. I am still in awe that you chose me to be on your team. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!;) I am so glad we had a chance to crop and hang out into the wee hours. The wheels are spinning and great things are in the works! More on that a little further down the road.

Last and most importantly, I am so blessed to have a husband who encourages me to go on retreats with my friends. He NEVER complains about me going. In fact he enjoys having the girls all to himself. They get into lots of good times at the skating rink or movies or just hanging out at the house. I miss them when I go, but cherish the girl time I get. It makes me such a better wife and mom. I enjoy going, but am really glad to get home! Nothing is sweeter than walking through that door and having my sweet girls run up and grab me and tell me they are glad I'm home. AND Andy never ceases to amaze me with his mad housecleaning skills! My house always looks awesome when I get home. They love to do that to surprise me!

Just a summary of the weekend and a small glimpse into my life lately. Too busy taking advantage of God's precious gifts in my life to blog much. I'll get around to it again soon one night after everyone is asleep. Until then, having fun and counting my blessings!

OH YEAHHH.............

I am being SIMPLY INSPIRED this weekend. And that's all I have to say. Rest, relaxation, laughs, fun, and inspiration! More later!

LOOKEY LOOKEY!

It's officially out----->http://www.glitzitnow.blogspot.com/. Welcome to all of the new Design Team members, some I am friends with, and some I can't wait to get to know. Also, "HELLO" to all of the ladies that have been a part of Glitz for a while now. Can't wait to see the awesome CREATIONS that come from this crew!! Check out the cute Halloween line! Can't wait to play with that!!!!

Check THIS out!

I was asked a couple of months back to do a guest designer spot for a Design Challenge and Inspiration blog called SCRAP-A-Tale. Tracy and Sophia have been awesome to work with! I am also doing a challenge for them this week, along with a Canvas project. Go check it out and join the fun!

UM, HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I AM TOOOO BUSY!!!!!! Have you said this before? Anyway, lots going on and I will be posting some of it here soon! Gotta wait til I get the green light, BUT for now..... Check out my girls at Scrap Addicts Kits! They have an AMAZING seasonal kit!! It's tons of holiday goodness all wrapped up in one little package. Take a look. You can find them by going to the link right over here on the sidebar, SCRAP ADDICTS- Holiday Kit------------------------------------------->
THANKS for checking us out and leave a comment! FALL is in the air and that means it's PARTY time again!!! OOOOOHHHHHH so much fun to come!

Girl's Loft Projects!

Due to TONS of illness including Swine Flu, Bronchitis, Fever Virus, and just a plain ol' nasty virus, my projects for The Girl's Loft were a bit late! Thanks to Margie and the girls for their patience with me. Hopefully(?) we have all of this mess out of our systems. OH the joys of starting school! ANYWAY, here are my projects with another on the way! This kit was SO fun to work with! So many goodies! And the school stuff is really cute not gooby! Thanks for looking. Check out The Girl's Loft.

The Story Behind THIS Little Birdie!

For all of you looking for something scandalous to talk about, here ya go. For those of you who care about me and/or went with me, as you know this was a VERY big deal to me. 35 was a bittersweet year. This tattoo marks many beginnings and endings. I am on the uphill climb to 40. I started a new job after being at home with my babies for many years. My babies have started school for the next million years, I was asked to be on two internationally recognized design teams (A DREAM), rid myself of some people that were dragging me down, joined an AWESOME spirit-filled church, and maybe the hardest of all, lost a baby. All of these things have created a very emotion filled year for me. I am also coming back to the ME I used to be. I am coming to understand that "WIFE" and "MOTHER" are awesome honors to behold, but not what defines me. I have always wanted a tattoo, but I am SO glad I did not get it way back when. I had no idea what I wanted then. I am so glad I waited to get it when I could incorporate my family and all that I am becoming. I am also blessed to have friends who stick by me and walk me through life, and the most amazing, kind, understanding, gentle, patient, loving,trusting, honest, husband a woman could have. Thanks for being part of my journey!

Happy Birthday to ME!

OH....MY....GOODNESS!

You REALLY gotta check out The Girl's Loft! Septembers Kit is AWESOME! I have gotten it out and started playing with it and am completely amazed at all the goodness! So much! So Cute! So dying to put it together!

I am on my way to Scrapfest in Louisiana this weekend. I am teaching two fun classes and just enjoying hanging with my friends the rest of the time. As far as cropping goes, I hope to accomplish a couple of things. I have been asked to be a guest designer for a challenge blog based out of South Africa! Very exciting!!!! Got a little something started for that, and will be posting it soon. Next, Got some great new stuff from Glitz coming in to play with. Laura messaged me to let me know it was on the way! CANT WAIT! So much going on and i love it. I love to be busy doing things I enjoy! Keep checking back, projects posted soon! Have a GREAT weekend. I know I will!

Just for the heck of it!

I really don't have anything exciting to blog about, but I just could not let it go on any longer. The girls are loving school, I am loving school, and I think we are getting into the swing of things. The hardest part is finding clothes for me to wear and getting everything ready for the day, the night before. I have never been much for a schedule or planning ahead, but it has been nice having everything organized and structured. I think I needed this a little bit in my life. Tell me how your year is going, and any organizational help you may have for me! Thanks for your input.