gutter girlz

I am so excited to be featured over at the gutter girlz blog http://guttergirlz.blogspot.com/ I loved being part of the design team...and it feels good to see some of my work over there next to those creative ladies!!! Hope you will go check out the blog.....and leave some love!! and play along in the upcoming challenge....they always have hot subject matter....!! When I was in Texas I got to meet Rachel who does the gutter girlz blog..and she has been a major part of my grief journaling/scrappin'...........love ya girl...

weigh in

Last weekend...I went to a graduation party for a son of my friend from high school...actually friends since we were like 7....Penny... was kinda cool to see her mom and aunt too...brought back lots of memories
also made a run out to scrappy chic....and had to have the new tim holtz mini stapler..alot of the ladies had it in texas....and it is even better in person....can't wait til' I actually scrap again....so I can play with it.

and these chipboard numbers from sassafrass...just screamed at me from the shelf...had to have them!!

well we have finals this week at school...so it's a crazy week....but hope to do well and looking forward to a week off next week.....and I am going down to Ohio to visit Ed's family...they're having a bbq...and I am looking forward to that, plus on monday..night I am going to the jason aldean concert!!

first pedicure

went out with jeniece for my first pedicure!! Oh...a girl could get used to this!! and of course she caught the magic on film....hee,hee... I mean a girl has to prep for her date night!! right?!! LOL


okay back to scrapbooking....wanted to post the last couple of pages I did in Texas.....so hope that I get the scrap bug soon.....

I am going to a grad party tomorrow...and a bonfire...hoping for a beautiful weekend!!!

couple more layouts left over from the Texas Tally Rally...........I haven't touched a scrapbook supply since getting home...........don't know what's up with that..maybe I left the mojo in Texas....?? We get a week off of school in august....hoping to do some scrappin' then....even though that week...is the Jason Aldean concert!!! and I am heading to ohio...for a Compher get together....which I am looking forward to...haven't seen most of them since the funeral....and I think it will be good for the girls to reconnect with their compher side!!Okay off to the gym...kicking and screaming!! bye....

teenager!! My baby is a teenager.....it's weird to think I'll have 2 teenagers for a couple more months!! but the party went really well...and sommer quickly got over the fact that she had to share her party!! and she had this smile on her face most of the day... was glad that mikey and the kids made it out.....
we had a mean silly string fight!!! ready...set ....go!!

and I got covered!!

dad and mikey....swingin' waitin' on the food!!

and the 2 edy's...being cute as ever!

we had our ode' to twilight...and everywhere was covered in glitter.........me, mom and sommer getting covered in it...it was beautiful....still picking the glitter out of my hair..but it was fun!

it took forever to fill up all these balloons.....Mikey couldn't wait to play!!

me and my lil' vampires!! It was so funny....Tonee' kept trying to take the pic...but I would start cracking up when I see us on the screen....so finally I had to not look........such weirdo's!!

and the birthday guys!!! 13 & 3..............

What the!! How did my baby turn 13...and how can she be taller than me....I think your baby always stays your baby no matter how old she gets!!!

sommer opening her presents!

yeah....I got my grill so hot....I exploded my weiners...but everybody said they were good!!

and the birthday boy...having his cupcake!!!

here we are taking a clay button class...from christi...
me, wanda...and rachel....rolling out our buttons...it was alot of fun..there were different shapes, and afterwards we antiqued them...and added polka dots!!

check out the huge...BBQ grill!!!

and besides the cute texas plate...I know it looks like I may have already eaten' this...don't let it fool ya...it was delicous!!!!!!!!!!!!! we had bbq,sausuage,potato salad, baked beans....

and the corn was beautiful...with the blue texas sky in the background....loved it!!

barefoot in a cornfield in Texas.....never imagined!

and a couple more pages I did... Well getting ready for another birthday cookout at our place this weekend...dang..lately I feel like we have one every weekend....but not last weekend...'cause I was partying in texas....I am missing it too...having a little withdrawls....I seriously had the best time....my first martini...my first hang over...in a very long time......and it felt good!! Oops..sorry back to this weekend...Lil' mikeys birthday was yesterday "3"...and Sommers is Monday..so we are having a combined birthday party...and no sommer is not thrilled to be sharing the spotlight....but on her actual birthday...we are going to some "paint your masterpiece" store in lambertville...hope they're still open...I guess I need to call there...and then out for pizza....afterwards...and she's bringing her best friend...so it should be fun!!

more pics....here is what the rockin' reatreat looks like outside!! love it...so rustic....... our room....my roomies were pinky,first lady,brandy, nicole and me...

my bed was near the window.....I slept so good here....I think I was asleep before my head hit the pillow............

Rachel "tally ho" raffled off some of her dolls.....love these art dolls...and I actually won the lil' one!

here is a view of the crop area...from the top of the steps...of our room

and 2 more pages from the weekend.....I can't believe it was a week ago today that I was getting on the plane, kinda sad.....I wanna get on the plane and do it all over again this weekend too!!

look at cute alyssa in her bathing suit!!

I am having trouble getting my video on here..so if you want to see it...or hear about my weigh in..and flight click here.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHHKnIebCSA&feature=channel_page thanks

I am back!! and just wanted to say.....it was AWESOME!!! First I took my anatomy quiz and test on thursday before I took off...and found out I got 100% on the quiz and a 82% on the test!! whoo..hoo!!! So after school my family came over.....I literally had a car full drop me off....mom, dad...and the girls....it was sweet!!! oh my gosh I was scared here...but tried to act like I fly all the time!!!
and of course me and the girls had to get a quick pic.....before I headed in!

yep...even let mom drive my pumpkin!!

Oh...lord texas here I come!!!

okay...it's no secret...I love taking pics of feet...so had to get some pics of feet in the air....wait that could sound wrong..if you have a dirty mind...!!

but seriously the flight went perfect it was a little late taking off.....and I did get the pat down in chicago..when I switched planes!!! but besides that....the seats were comfy, the seat belt fit...easy...and I even ventured into the bathroom!! no problem

and when I got to texas.....I was picked up by the famous...Tally Ho...lattee....and pinky...bet you can't guess which one is pinky? ha,ha!!

I actually did like 11 pages while I was there...and I have a ton more pics...so I will be posting new stuff all week...to get caught up...life is busy...right now...had to jump right back into school..feel like I've been going non stop since I got off the plane!!

Texas Tally Rally here I come...

I've never been so excited/nervous...but the closer it gets to going the more excited I get!! but I am heading out the door to school...don't know how I am going to get through the day!!! I guess the Anatomy test and quiz will help me get through...ughh!! but I am all packed.....I know I will forget something...but with all those scrappers down there....somebody will have something..I'm sure!!!
and i don't know if I ever posted where we will be staying...it looks so gorgeous!!! http://www.rockinrretreats.com/ mom is coming out to bother the girls...oops..I mean babysit..ha,ha!! so I am very thankful for that......so keep them in your prayers...don't want to worry about my babies while I'm away.......and will be back sunday night...with tons of pics...and hopefully a few good stories...and maybe a layout or two...bye!

found these pics on the camera...of Sommer...and boy oh boy did they bring back some memories of Tonee'....Hard to believe my baby is going to be a teenager....in less than 2 weeks!! How in the world did this happen'.....and it's kinda scary...It was hard enough getting through Tonee's teen years....and that was having Ed by my side...Lord be gentle on me with this one....I'm on my own this time.....!!! So for a couple months I will have 2 teenagers...and wait that is 2 teenage daughters...that's got to be worth extra credit right there..ha,ha!!

So I have been packing...and packing...and trying to study..I have to take my anatomy test a day early cause I won't be there on friday...So I am feeling a little overwhelmed....but once I'm on that plane...I am leaving it all behind...at least for a couple days in texas!! Me and Sommer watched a movie last night...I think it was called the passengers? and of course...not knowing what it was really about...it was about a plane crash...wouldn't recommend this movie...right before you fly for the first time..but truthfully it was an awesome movie!! me and sommer both cried like newborn babies!!

I still have to run around today after school and work...and pick up a few last minute things..but I think I'm pretty much ready....have been printing out pics...and then my printer started flashing it was getting low on ink.....I was like no you don't....I think I have printed enough pics for like 16 pages....and I know I would probably never do 16 pages...but being so far from home...I just would rather have to many than not enough....Well I gotta go..getting ready for school...peace out!!

42 weeks at Great lakes weight and wellness...and I've lost

A Awesome 4th of July!!

ended up being a great 4th!!! We were all decorated.....up!! and I even found this cute pinyata at the thrift store for $1!!
and the birthday girl!! she was in such a good mood...and I think she liked being the center of attention!!

we grilled some burgers and dogs...

sommer, alyssa and me..showing off our party hats!!

the kids had fun with the pinyata....I think I packed it too tight full of candy because no one could break it...finally tonee' just ripped it down...and tore the poor thing apart!!

My brother....with his kids after fighting for the candy...mikey's pockets were full!

then we had to switch the birthday party hats...which mimi and mikey are lookin' pretty cute in!

mikey found some 4th of july stickers and stuck it smack down on his bare stomach....Oh yeah..he came to regret when his dad had to rip it off later!

fireworks!! or Star wars!!

ohhhhhh.....ahhhhhh

and the jello shots were a hit.....they were a little strong..!! but that may be why we had such a good time!!

Happy 4th of July

Made these jello shots last night....now a question? is it bad that I am already thinkin' of popping one in my mouth!! It is 9 am.....but got the family comin' over today...and I am looking forward to it..should be fun!!can't believe that I go to texas next week!! I am trying to get everything packed away...it's hard to figure out what to pack and how to..but I am so glad I picked up these trays from scrappy chic the other day...
they're really thin and have these compartments that I can bring all my little embellishments.....and I figure they will fit perfect in my suitcase...the girls were teasing me yesterday...about what if I lose my suitcase full of my supplies!! I told them that's not funny!!! but I have a feeling I would still have fun in texas ...with or without scrapbook supplies!!!

now check out my luggage I picked up.....and ended up getting it 50% off..!!! and it's cute!! probably only bring the big one and the carry on....wonder what I should put in the carry on? any suggestions??

Have a safe and happy 4th...I know I will try...and of course take pictures along the way!!!

scrap shop therapy

been a little stressed lately with school....Anatomy is the hardest thing..ever!! and getting nervous about going to texas next week...so today after the dentist...I did a little scrapbook shoppin' therapy...just wanted to pick up a few goodies to take to texas!! check out these cute treasures..love those flowers..and the create tags!!and also got my hands on some of the new basic grey...and I don't know why...but I had to have that doggy paper....I will be using that...even if it ain't for a dog page!!
.......oops...sorry I was drooling over this new october afternoon!!! I have a weakness for anything travel...but add the touch of october afternoon...and I was practically humping it in the aisle!!

so then I came home with all that new paper...and did a layout on kraft!! how funny...but I did use some of the new doilie paper from basic grey!! super cute!! we had Destiny jade over yesterday...it's the first time we've seen her in a few months since my brother and her mom broke up....boy have we missed her!!

well I am packing up all my scrap stuff for Texas...I picked up some cute luggage...I will post a pic tomorrow, and I got some organizers for my stuff that should travel well.....Well hope everyone has a good fourth...Hard to believe that Alyssa E.d. will turn one tomorrow...gonna have a party here on saturday for her...Oh and I want to send a shout out to Katie....I love you too...ha,ha!!! and thanks for making me want to run home and scrap!!