jocie

Randoms

2011-09-26T07:14:00.001-07:00

My daughter turns 12 on Wed. Where does the time go?
I'm uncomfortable
I want a new wardrobe
Cancer sucks
Why is my AC on still?
My ovaries are screaming
I love Fall
I'm very tired today
Pinterest=love
I really want to sew something
Loved Amazing Race last night
I need some chocolate
My body is acting weird
I like to go for a walk in this weather
Can't wait for Halloween
38? really?

Jocie

I blogged...whoa!

2011-09-21T21:36:00.000-07:00

To get me back into the blogging world I deceided to repost this ABC's of me from my friend Nicole's blog :)

A. Age: 38 BOOOOO
B. Bed size: Queen
C. Chore that you hate: Laundry
D. Dogs: ugh...no way
E. Essential start to your day: Diet coke and Facebook....pathetic
F. Favorite color: Black/Teal
G. Gold or Silver: mostly white gold but Silver too
H. Height: 5'5
I. Instruments you play: I played Sax in high school but not very well :)
J. Job title: Customer Service Manager, Wal-Mart
K. Kids: 3
L. Live: Winnipeg, MB
M. Mother’s name: Judy
N. Nicknames: Jocie
O. Overnight hospital stays: All three kids delivery
P. Pet peeves: Assholes- the people not the body part LOL
Q. Quote from a movie: I dont really know any?!
R. Right or left handed: Right
S. Siblings: 2 brothers, 1 sister
T. Time you wake up: Weekdays - 7:00am, Weekends - sleep as late as I can :)
U. Underwear: Yep
V. Vegetable you hate: Brussel Sprouts, mushrooms
W. What makes you run late: My husband
X. X-Rays you’ve had: back, thumb, stomach
Y. Yummy food that you make: taco dip, lasagna, choc chip cookies
Z. Zoo animal: Giraffe

Now, it is your turn!

Mission 42!!!!

2011-05-16T16:42:00.001-07:00

I was late posting my LO but never the less, its up!!

Here is what I came up with:

Go check out our blog Mission to Create!

Happy Scrapping all!!

J

Changes

2011-04-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

I need to make 'em
I have steadily gaining weight since I quit smoking. Not good. I am, however, happy I quit but this is getting ridiculous!!

I need a change, I am not healthy, my self esteem is in the gutter, I cant physically do things I use to do. I. AM. FAT.

So, today I started the new Weight Watchers Points Plus plan. I'm doing it online because I don't even like to go out right now :( I'm a little leery of it since it is different than the old plan (which I know and understand) But I am committed to giving it a good effort!!!

Wish me luck!

Peace
J

Mission 40!!

2011-04-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

Here is Mission 40 over at MTC.

The concepts were:

Deborah- Make a list as part of your journalling

Jocie- Primary colors

Nicole- Use a journalling card

Vannesa- Use a mini calendar

Ania(our wonderful guest desinger) -The following inspiration

Here is what I came up with:

Why don't you come on over and give this challenge a try???

Peace
J

Seeing red

2011-04-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

I have to wear red and white at work today....I don't really do red....
So, I am wearing all black (my usual lol ) and adding these accessories :)

Done.

I made this awesome knit bracelet that my friend Vanessa told me about on this awesome website: V and Co.
I could only complete this bracelet after she put up the video tutorial....that says something about me lol
Once I started it was easy!

I also created these fabric flowers and slipped it on to my headband and Voila!

Peace
J

Happy Birthday to this guy!!

2011-04-07T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hello blog world!! I know I have been MIA lately..sorry :) I haven't been feeling that well, I am better now but it seems to be a reoccurring this with me , so I have made an apt. with my Dr.

On to happier things:

Its my younger brothers birthday on April 9th! Happy Birthday Jordan!!

(me, Julie and Jord-being a goof of course)

Jord is an awesome guy full of spirit and spunk! He is very outdoorsy, loves to camp and fish, run and bike ride. He also doesn't 'do' the present thing for any occasion....and well, that doesn't work for me! LOL I love to give gifts, so what do you give someone who doesn't want anything???
Jord is also very health conscious so I cant even bake anything... sheesh

So, this is what he is getting......a fruit basket with organic fruit and a handmade card :)
He will love it!!!!
ps I got the basket at the thrift store for .49cents!! Jord will also love that!

Peace
J

Ruffle skirt Tutorial

2011-03-16T21:20:00.001-07:00

As per promised, here is my 'adding ruffles' to a skirt Tutorial. I have never done a Tute before so bear with me......

I started with this corduroy skirt that was a bit too short for my Daughter. I measured the bottom of the skirt. Mine was 19inches, then you x that by 2= for the total circumference. This totalled 36inches.

To make a ruffle, you need at least twice that amount to allow for the ruffle. I didn't have 72inches of fabric so I cut 4 strips of the fabric I used. Four strips of 19inches by 3.5 inches. Then the second ruffle was four strips of 19inches by 2.5 inches.

I then sewed all the strips together
(4 and then the next 4) and pressed down the seams.

Then, I folded and ironed down one side of the long strip for a hem and sewed that.

Next, to make the ruffle, you want your machine on the longest stitch length and a higher tension (this makes it ruffle automatically)

Start sewing on the non hemmed side to start the ruffle.

Now, you want to make sure that the ruffle length is the same as the skirt bottom. You will have to tighten and pull the thread to make it work. Then you want to pin both ruffles to your skirt (this is what takes some time) You pin them right sides together and upside down, with the shorter ruffle against the skirt...does that make sense?

Next, sew it on!!

Then flip it over, the right way, press it down and then sew a top stitch over the ruffles. This isn't necessary but it looks nicer and flattens out the ruffles a bit :)

ET VOILA!! You are finished!

I hope you enjoyed my Tutorial! If you have any questions just let me know in the comment section. If you make one, I'd love for you to link it up to my comment section!!

Peace

Projects 22-25

2011-03-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers :)

Projects are just a flowing out of me.... I need to make a list of all the things I want to try!!

I forgot to mention that Sundays' Mission was Project #22!!

As mentioned before, I'm really into sewing and re purposing things right now...so Project #23 is this micro jean mini that my 8 year old wants to wear (but I wont let her cause its too short!) I added ruffles to the bottom!!! It was alot easier to do than I expected but did take me some time!

Project #23
Before

After

Next I had this striped shirt that I loved but grew out of *ahem*, anyways, I found this awesome link on youtube to make a bag out of it! So here it is:

Project #24

Then with the scraps I made this ruffle scarf for Julie :)

Project # 25

More to come!!!

I am currently working on another ruffle skirt (once Julie saw Jamie's she wanted one ) I am trying to make a tutorial for it :)

Peace

Mission 37!!!

2011-03-07T11:22:00.000-08:00

I was a little late posting this, and the silly thing is I had it finished.....I just forgot yesterday was Sunday :) I went shopping instead! LOL

Here is my take on this weeks Mission:

I would love if you went and checked out the Mission and gave it a try! You can find it here!!

Later

So many projects, so little time......

2011-02-24T09:03:00.000-08:00

I wish I didn't have to work LOL....I wish I could stay home and craft allll day!
I'm totally on a roll with trying new things. I love it!!

First off....

Project #15

I wanted to try this book page wreath...I love how it turned out! I bought the Hymn book at the Thrift store for $1 :)

Tutorial Here!

I made mine a little different then the Tutorial: I used my scallop punch and just kinda scrunched and hot glued LOL

Project #16

I made this fun case for Julies Ipod Touch out of felt. I don't think its thick enough though, so I probably will redo it.

Project #16-18

I made these adorable burp cloths and bib for a girl at work who went on maternity leave. I love these!

The bib kinda sucks but I want to work on the design...

Project #19

Magic bag for Jeff's Mom!

Tutorial here!

Project #20

Birthday card for Jeff's Mom :)

And my favorite.....Project #21

My Owl art.

I have these in my bathroom....I'm not sure they belong there yet but I LOOOOVE them :)
I have quite a few project on the go right now.....

I'm really into:

thrifting

painting

sanding

making something out of nothing

homemade gifts

redoing furniture

planning for Disney

See you soon

A new Mission....

2011-02-21T21:33:00.001-08:00

Mission 36 and Project #14!!

Im super pumped about this week's challenge....I LOVE it!!

I challenge you to try it....go on , try it!

Mission to Create!!!

Mission 35!!!

2011-02-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

This weekend was soooo much fun!! My good friend Deborah put on a crop in support of her daycare. She did a fantastic job and raised some good coin as well ;). I honestly didnt accomplish much but I got to hang out with some of my favorite people in the world :)

Anywho.....Mission 35 is up!! Here is my take on it:

Also, this is Project #13

I really hope you can join us on this Challenge!!

Project #10, 11 and 12 Valentine's containers

2011-02-06T07:07:00.000-08:00

We don't really celebrate Valentines Day around our house.....we aren't Grinches or anything but I think you should love the ones you love ALL year long :) Anyways, the girls started complaining about it last year..lol! So, I decided to make them a Valentines container to hold their 'little gifts' ( I will just put some notes and chocolates in there). I'm reducing, reusing and recycling!! YAY me :)

I started with these Cheetos containers ( sadly, someone had to eat all the contents first, x3!!)

Then I covered them in some cute scrappy paper and embellished! I think they turned out super cute!

Next up....MTC Mission 35

Mission 34...and more projects!!!

2011-02-01T14:11:00.000-08:00

Hello!!

First off Mission to Create, Mission 34 is HERE!! Go check it out!! This is what I did with the challenge: (I actually did a 2 pager, can you believe it!!!)

PROJECT #3

PROJECT #4

I made a cake alllll by myself for Jadie's 2nd birthday!

PROJECT #5 & 6

I made 2 scrapbook garbages for Deborah' crop to giveaway

PROJECT # 7

I made some mini cupcake pin cushions, also for a giveaway at Deborah's crop :)

PROJECT #8

A card for a friend's new baby!

PROJECT #9
A journal for Julie :)

That is it so far.....only 356 more to go!! LOL

Happy New Year!

2011-01-09T09:57:00.000-08:00

This is my first post of the year...yippppeeee :)

I want to wish all my friends and family a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!!

I hope to have a great year, I will make it happen!

Some of my dreams for this year are:

A new healthier me (I'd like to lose 80lbs)

Getting crafty- Im going to try to do 365 projects this year! My friend Nicole mentioned this on her blog, and I thought...hey I CAN do that!!

A less sick me..'nuff said

More quality family time

Save money...easier said than done :)

Go to Disney...actually it wont be till 2012 but I will plan it this year :)

Do you have any New years resolutions or Dreams and wishes??

That being said here is

Project #1

It is a re-covered monthly calender (to keep track of my exercise) :)

Project #2

Mission to Create Mission 33 !!

Go check it out!

Get moving on your resolutions :)

Come one come allllll

2010-12-16T09:11:00.000-08:00

My good friend Deborah is hosting this all day crop in support of her day care. Why dont you get some friends together and join us for a fun filled creative day!

Mission 32

2010-12-12T11:25:00.000-08:00

Come on over to Mission to Create and check out the new challenge!!
I really like the Layout I did but it looks much better in real life, I couldnt get a good picture!

Lets get scrapping!
J

Mcfatty Mondays- November 15, 2010

2010-11-15T09:09:00.000-08:00

Yikes....I actually gained a pound this week....
I did finish off all the Halloween candy, eat Mcdonalds twice, only exercise x2....so not alot of effort on my part!
I will do better this week!

Weight loss goal: 30lbs
This week loss: +1lb
Total weight loss: 4lbs
Exercise: x2
Water: not enough

This weeks goals
Exercise: 4x
Water: 8 glasses a day

J

Mission 30...

2010-11-13T23:25:00.000-08:00

I love it...no joke. I love this Mission.....

Come on over to Mission to Create and play along

Here is my take:

Also, I've been getting real crafty lately.....cant show you anything because some of it is Christmas gifts :)

Mcfatty Mondays - November 8, 2010 Week 1

2010-11-08T22:43:00.000-08:00

My friend Vanessa joined Mcfatty Mondays and is doing so well....I just had to join along with her!!! I have gained 30lbs since I quit smoking 10 months ago, not to mention my extra 50 lbs before that so...ya....that is alot to lose!! I am setting a goal of 30lbs for now though.... I have already lost 5lbs in the last 2 weeks so Im counting that in my first post :) This weeks stats and GoalsWeight loss goal: 30lbsWeight loss this week: 5 lbsTotal loss: 5lbsGoalsExercise Goals: 4x this weekWater Goals: 8 glasses a day Wish me luck :)

Mission 28!!

2010-10-17T14:37:00.000-07:00

Check it out Peeps......I LOVE this mission :)

Mission to Create

Here are today's mission concepts:
Deborah - use denim
Jocelyn - use 2 stick pins
Nicole - splats
Vanessa - Rhinestones
Melissa - Orange

Here is my take on the challenge:

Thanks for looking

Thank you

2010-10-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

to everyone who participated in our Birthday Blog hop!! It is so good to see so many ladies out there that share the same passion for scrapping us us!!

Give us a couple days to get organized and then check back at Mission to Create to see who won!

Happy Blog Birthday Blog Hop

2010-10-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Mission to Create's First Birthday Blog Hop!!

Mission to Create is celebrating our first birthday. What better way to celebrate than with a blog hop to revisit our favourite missions and there will be presents too along the way :) Each design team member has chosen their favourite mission from this past year and created either brand new layout or card with it. Wanna see? Go hop on over to each design team members blog to see what they did. To be entered to win a fabulous prize, be sure to comment while you are there, become a follower, and then come back here to let us know. Don't forget to become a follower of Mission to Create (if you aren't already).

Here is the complete list of blogs to visit:
Nicole

Andrea

Jocie (you are here)

Eva

Vanessa

Allison
Deborah

Jessy

Mission to Create (if you haven't already been there)

You have until October 11, 2010 at 4pm Central time to visit, comment, and follow the blogs to be eligible for our prize. Thank you so much to everyone who visits our blog and creates along with us. We appreciate your support over the past year and hope that you've had as much fun as we've had!! We look forward to your participation in the coming months to lead to our 2nd birthday bash ! Enjoy the hop!!

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I chose Mission 17 to create this card:
Deborah - beads

Jocelyn - use the color Brown

Nicole - Distressing

Vanessa - Decorative Edge Paper

Amy - Vintage item

Mission 27...CHECK IT OUT :)

2010-10-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

Im really loving the fact that I am able to get crafty again....makes me happy :)

Go check out Mission 27...its fun!!

This is my take on it....it's a little messy and my husband said 'its busy...dont add anymore' LOL

but I do like how it turned out!

We have been doing this blog for 1 year....I really cant believe it!!! What super talented awesome women I get to work with ( I also get to call them my friends, which I am grateful for ) They have been very patient with me and I really appreciate that...I LOVE YOU LADIES!!

I also finished a little secret project as well....stay tuned! You will want to check back!!

Later

I scrapped y'all :)

2010-09-09T07:41:00.000-07:00

I bet you thought it wasnt possible but......I did it!!!

Check out Mission 0025!!!!

WHAT UP PEEPS

2010-08-25T21:20:00.000-07:00

So I guess I kinda missed the whole summer of blogging...tee hee
Sorry :)

I thought I would give y'all a short version on my summer...

-Went to BC for 2 weeks...took our trailer, it was super awesome!
-basement is still in shambles...have done ZERO scrapping :(
-Jadie had her trigger finger surgery....went great and she can now straighten it :)
-I went to the Backstreet boys concert...yaaaaaa whoot
-We went to the beach a few time-just Birds Hill
-Camped at Birds Hill a few times....getting in 2 more times before September is over
-Went to the outdoor pool once
-Worked quite a bit
-Worked on the front yard, cut down the tree
-Suntanned
-Read one book....not as much as I wanted :)
-Gained alot of weight :( from quitting smoking
-started to exercise
-baked alot :)

It seems like alot but I feel like we didnt very much!

That is my life in a nut shell :)
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Little Update

2010-06-16T19:04:00.000-07:00

All is well, just a few hiccups :)

Our basement flooded 2 weeks ago...I'm talking big time.
6 inches of water everywhere.
Everything that was on the floor or affected by water had to go.
So right now my scrapbooking is on hiatus...(all of my stuff is ok..Don't worry:)) I just have it all put away so that we can work on fixing our basement again. Its amazing how much stuff you can accumulate in 12 years....yikes....stuff we didn't need!!
So ya, that is my life now....a life full of water, damaged walls, Rubbermaid tubs full of stuff everywhere LOL

Peace

I need to get creative

2010-05-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

I need to...that is all there is to it.

I have no mojo what so ever...but Im constantly thinking about creative stuff....I just cant seem to do it.

GRRRRRRRRR

That is my challenge this week. For me...and anyone else who is with me....do something CREATIVE!!!!

Happy Mothers Day!!!

2010-05-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

To all the Mommies out there....I hope you are having a wonderful Mothers day!!!
I am, so far...woke up to breakfast in bed (eggs and bacon yum) got some sweet homemade gifts and some sweet bought gifts...and most of all got MUCHO hugs from my greatest loves :)

On to Scrappiness......Mission to Create Mission 0016 is up!!!
These were the concepts this week:
Deborah - interview style journalling
Jocelyn - I wanna see STARS!!
Nicole - use at least 6 different pattern papers
Vanessa - Acrylic Embellishments
Sharmaine - Use a template or stencil

I managed to get them all on my LO...WHEW :)

Also....we are holding a call for Card Designers....if you can create some awesome cards and you want to join our team...check out the details here.

GET SCRAPPING!!!!

Mission 0015 is here!!!!

2010-04-18T23:38:00.000-07:00

Head on over to MC for a fab new challenge!! I quite enjoyed this one :)

This is what I came up with....

On a sadder note, Jeff's Auntie passed away on Tuesday. Marion was a wonderful lady, with a kind heart and lots of love! I am quite sadden by this, she was young and has 3 kids and 4 grandkids...its just so awful. Jeff is in Kelowna right now for the funeral....me and the kiddies stayed home. Cant quite afford 5 people jumping on an airplane for the weekend :(

Anyways, as Julie would say: peace out!!!

I love Randomness :)

2010-03-24T22:31:00.000-07:00

Miss Vanessa sent out a random thoughts challenge...I'm not very good at this but here is goes:

1) Chocolate is amazin'
2) My baby really loves me :)
3) It feels good to be feeling good
4) My hubbie has been really sweet to me lately..hmmm what does he want :)
5) I am seriously addicted to the Internet
6) I really need some new clothes but don't want to buy any yet
7) I cant wait for Minneapolis
8) What is this pain under my ribs...frick!
9) I LOVE NAPS...seriously love them
10) Why are my kids so darn messy
11) My eczema is looking better
12) I kiss my baby's chubby cheeks constantly-is this normal?
13) I need to scrap more
14) My basement is a disaster...I wish I had a cleaning lady
15) Ghosts? Do they really exist?
16) I really don't like when people spell their kids name weird : Hethyr-seriously!
17) I cant wait for Friday...I heart the MC too Nicole :)
18) I'm lucky...really
19) Did I mention that I love chocolate?
20) I'm all about reality TV...pathetic!

MC 0013

2010-03-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

Getting crafty..feeling better...life is looking up :)

Need some inspiration...head on over to Mission to Create, the new Challenge is great!

This is what I came up with for it :

Life

2010-03-09T10:58:00.000-08:00

is really hard for me right now....Im not sure why? Im not depressed but I have very low self esteem and motivation to do anything! Anyways, its 8 weeks since I quit smoking and no doubt it has something to do with my life issues right now. Im happy to have quit, and do feel like Im doing really well (no real desires to go back to it) but Im not happy with the weight gain and emotional probs that go with it. I just need to get past this and then I will be golden :)

On a happier note: Mission to Create has post challenge #0012....whooot!! I'd love for you to play along!!!

Here is what I did for the challenge:

You do know that Challenge 0011 is up right?

2010-02-23T12:08:00.000-08:00

go see it and then go do it...its just that simple :)

It was seriously hard for me to do mostly black(even though that was my chosen concept.. tee hee) but I love how it turned out! I love the way the DT rocked this challenge...my favorite so far!!

Here is my take on the challenge, I used all concepts.

Mission to Create

Come on down...

2010-02-07T17:46:00.000-08:00

and check out the new Challenge at Mission Create!! This is #0010....I cant believe that we have done 10 so far!!! Awesome!

Here is my take:

Also we had a great special GDT this month....Jennifer Johner....go check out her blog, she is super talented!!!

Get Scrapping...go on DO IT

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Birthday!!!

2010-01-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

Well, it certainly was a hectic holiday season, I have to say Im glad its over! We didnt have a great one even though it was Jadie's 1st Christmas. We had some unfortunate things happen on Christmas Eve and that seemed to set the tone for the Holidays. Anyways, everyone is fine now and we move on......

My Little Jadie just had her 1st Birthday!!!....I can believe that my little angel baby is one! How did that happen??? It's been a hard year for us but without our beautiful girls, it would have been much worse!

HAppy Birthday Princess!!!

Creating Christmas :)

2009-12-07T13:47:00.000-08:00

Just some projects I have been working on this Christmas......I could not, for the life of me find a nice stocking for Jadie....so I made one :)

A journal I altered for one of my Daughters friends for Christmas, we arent 'buying' alot of gifts this year :)

Next some of the Christmas cards I made this year...

Also check out what Mission Create has come up with for Mission 0005

Mission Create!

Happy scrapping all!!!

As promised...Halloween pics!

2009-11-27T11:53:00.001-08:00

I know I know....Im a little behind...since its almost December~~ But here are the Halloween pics of 2009! There is alot more but I just picked a few :)

My girls on Halloween

Our 16th Annual Halloween party at our House

My friends Clarice and Michele

My bestie Wendy :)

My Julie

The biggest turn out ever...about 50 people!

Mario and Luigi (my hubbie is L)

2 of my favorite gals...Nicole and Deborah!

The Mario Clan

Stay tuned for some creative goodness!

Mission Create 0003

2009-11-03T21:54:00.000-08:00

I havent posted since the last Mission Create challenge...sorry but we have alllll been sick in this house! Yuck. Everyone seems to be on the mend now finally....

This is what I came up with for our challenge on Mission Create...I used all the concepts

Why dont you head on over there for some good ole scrapping fun!!

Coming up soon....Halloween pictures...and oh there is some Doozies :)

Mission 002 is up...

2009-10-18T17:09:00.000-07:00

Head on over to Mission Create

Get scrapping ladies!!! :)

This is what I came up with for this challenge:

Mission 001 is up!

2009-10-04T23:02:00.000-07:00

Come out and join us for the first challenge on Mission Create!!

This was my take on the challenge:

I would love for you to join us with these challenges....there is a prize this month :) donated by Rosa from The Paper Passion!!!

Big scrappy news!!

2009-10-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

My great creative friends Nicole, Vanessa and Deborah and I have started a new Challenge blog!

Please come and check us out.....The first Challenge is on Sunday Oct 4th. I cant wait to great creative with all of you!!!

http://missiontocreate.blogspot.com/

Happy 10th Birthday Julie!!

2009-09-29T08:49:00.000-07:00

My beautiful daughter turned 10 yesterday! 10!!!!

I cant believe it...she is really growing up :(

Here's to you my girl!

In other news...Im going back to work on Sat....booooo

Also stay tuned for some awesome scrappy news!!!

Schools in!!!

2009-09-10T09:29:00.000-07:00

Well we had great summer..did lots of fun things. Tons of camping and beaching. I have to say though, having 3 girls at home for 9 weeks was tiring :) sooooo I'm happy school started!

Here are my girls and there Back to school pics

Jamie is in Grade 2

Julie is in Grade 5-which I cant believe!!!

Hecla Anniversary

2009-08-25T22:06:00.001-07:00

Jeff and I celebrated our Anniversary on Saturday :) We have 11 great years of marriage!! We deceided to go camping with the kids. We went to Hecla....what an awesome time!! We had never been there before and honestly, it was my favorite camping spot so far. The campground was super clean, the scenery is amazing. We had a view of the lake from our campsite!

We even did a little hike with the kids to the lighthouse. Everyone really enjoyed themselves!

On another note....going to Atlanta tomorrow!! I cant wait to see Jill :)

Here are some awesome pics from our trip.

On the hike to the lighthouse

The lighthouses

Our own private sunset view :)

'The' Cliff

View from our Campsite!

Kinda funny pic taken by Julie..fitting though as it was in a church and on our Anniversary :)

Our awesome site!

Where are you???

2009-08-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

LOL...Im talking to myself.....

I *think* I have lost myself :(

I have been talking to my Mom about this recently...I know its pretty common to have a sense of 'lost self' after you have a baby but this is ridicuous.

There is so many things I need to change that Im not sure where to begin:

I want to quit smoking (again)

I want to lose alot of weight

I want to scrap more

I want to eat healthier

I want to do more active things with my girls

I want to be more organized

I want to find myself

This is only some of the things...yikes...got some work to do!

Anyways, I dont want to be a downer.....so dont worry I will get there :)

On a happier note....

I get to go see Jill in a week, and then drive back home with her and my Mom....super excited! I miss that girl like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just Add Sugar

2009-08-05T21:51:00.000-07:00

My very talented friends, Nicole and Deborah have started a great little blog called

Just Add Sugar. They are selling beautiful cards and mini albums. Go check it out!!!

Scrappin with my sister

2009-07-26T09:39:00.000-07:00

Isnt the the internet grand!!! Here's the deal....my sister Jill lives in Atlanta right now...soooo we cyber scrapped on Friday (through gmail) It was nice to feel connected to her...I miss her so much!

Anyways, she totally outscrapped me. Jill did 3 pages I did one :) Truthfully, I played alot of Bubble town while we chatted. :)

This first LO is the one I did on Friday. It is done for the DT Wed challenge #11 over at TPP.

The second LO, I did on Sat :)
Later

Life is a Beach

2009-07-23T17:10:00.001-07:00

We went to Grand Beach on Sunday. I managed to get some nice pics. Enjoy!

Dont you just love summer :)

Cupcakes anyone?

2009-07-17T16:01:00.001-07:00

I've been making these little cupcake pin cushions.

I think they are cute!

They are about 2 inches high.

I will be selling them soon :)

Perfect for gifts.

$3.00 each

If you are interested, let me know in the comments section.

VEGAS

2009-07-03T00:35:00.000-07:00

Since N and V are talking about it, Im going to talk about it :)

Going in October

Cant wait

Going to have so much fun

Great company

Good times

Many margaritas

No kids

Its going to ROCK

HIP HOP.....

2009-06-18T19:34:00.001-07:00

HEY! You found my blog :)

Welcome!

This wonderful site called The Paper Passion is hosting a Fathers day hippity hop 'BLOG HOP'

All you have to do is is comment on each person's blog for a chance to win a great prize!

Here is the card I created.

I used some yummy Jillybean journalling spots, good old sewing, some fuzzy thicker, some white glitter chipboard hearts and some buttons!

My kidlets are still small so I can get away with making my hubbie a 'Daddy' card LOL

My Husband, Jeff is the BEST Daddy in the world! Happy Fathers day honey :)

All you have to do is go and visit Alison and comment on her blog then hop on over to next one...and so on :)
There you will find a link to the next blog.
If you want to travel backwards through the blogs, the person before me is my Friend Vanessa.

Make sure to comment on each of the blogs and then finally head on over to The Paper Passion blog and comment there too :)

Here is a complete list of all the Blogs

Enjoy looking at all the yummy Fathers day themed goodness!

Hayley http://www.hayleycreates.blogspot.com/
Jenn: http://thewickedlywonderfulworldofwustaz.blogspot.com/
Wendy http://www.wendysommers.blogspot.com/
Dorrie: http://dorriesden.blogspot.com/
Tessah: http://ramintessahscraps.blogspot.com/
Nicole: http://www.justnicks.blogspot.com/
Vanessa: http://www.grooveygrover.blogspot.com/
Jocie: http://jociejocie.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisoncreates.blogspot.com/
Wendance/Wendy:http://www.wendancedesigns1.blogspot.com/
Laina: http://lainamillson.blogspot.com/
Dawn: http://dawnhueser.blogspot.com/
Carrie: http://laterg8r.blogspot.com/
Jodi: http://luvalotland.blogspot.com/
Jill:http://jillelizabethsarginson.blogspot.com/
Kathy: http://scrapperkat.blogspot.com/
Diane: http://www.scrappeediane.blogspot.com/
Pam: http://fairyrocks.blogspot.com/
The Paper Passion http://thepaperpassion.typepad.com/

7 already?

2009-06-07T21:40:00.000-07:00

What more can I say....my beautiful Jamie turned 7 on Jun 6th.
Having little girls is bittersweet....you love watching them grow but still want them to stay little. We spent the day at Tinkertown, then on Sunday had a little family party.

Ohhhh my heart is full these days I tell ya.

I love my family :)

Happy days

A new LO :)

2009-05-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

I made it my mission to scrapbook and I did! Yay for me :) I've been getting some great inspiration over at The Paper Passion...its a great site, very friendly and comfortable.

This LO is done from the Sat sketch...I really like how it turned outThe next one was for the Wed challenge-using white space.

Now some pics of my little cutie pie...Jadie is growing in leaps and bounds...she is 16lbs 5oz and 25 inches long...she is not petite that is for sure! She is really communicating with gurgles and sounds...its so cute. She really is the best baby ever....sleeps through the night, doesnt cry...always greets you with her sweet little smile...Im in love :)

Anyways, we are going camping this weekend, first time for Jadie...wish me luck!

2009-05-12T08:37:00.001-07:00

MISSON: scrapbook today!

I can do it :)

I deceided to jump in

2009-05-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

Im doing some great challenges at The Paper Passion. My friends have joined there and it seems like a really nice and great place to be. Soooo, in spite of my post yesterday, I deceided to jump right in and not be so chicken :)

HAppy SCrappin day !!!

2009-05-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

Well as you scrapbookers know its National Scrapbooking day! So of course, Jill and I took this opportunity to do some scrappin! We didnt do any online crops this year, not sure why...

I guess Im still feeling like I dont have an online home yet :(

ANywho...the challenge we came up with was to use only scraps of pp and to use 'old' letters...you know you got them...the Heidi Swapp chipboard ones that dont stick anymore....ya, we used those! LOL Join in this challenge if you want...Im not gonna lie...there will be no prize :) It's just for fun!

The first 2 are the challenge LO's the following are just 2 cards that I made.

TTYL

Spring Cleaning!

2009-04-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

I love it :) That is what I am doing this lovely Sunday! Its not that nice out so I am purging the basement instead of doing yard work. It feels good! I have been getting crafty lately but havent taken pics of my stuff....add that to my todo list for today!

I also need to change up my blog...its looking boring to me. Watch for that later too.

TTYL

Easter Weekend

2009-04-10T08:30:00.000-07:00

I love Easter, dont know why....maybe because it signifies Spring and new beginnings to me?! Anyways, we always do an Easter egg hunt first thing in the morn, and then they also have to hunt for their baskets with clues and everything. We havent made the clues get :) better get busy! We kind of fun things do you do for Easter?

On the baby front, everything is going great, Jadie is getting so big. She has to be 14lbs now! All I know is that she feels heavy LOL She has started to giggle, and recently found her hands :) I have so much love for my girls, Im really happy! I also did a little photo shoot with her in a tutu :) Pics to follow...

Anywho....I plan on scrapping today and tomorrow!! I get to see my friends Vanessa, Nicole and Deb on Sat...I'm so excited to spend the day scrapping with these wonderfully creative gals!

Happy Easter all!!

Look at these kids..

2009-03-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

I just love them all ((HUGS)))

Taya, Kiera, Julie, Jamie, Owen, Jadie and Quintin :)

For you Debmarie!

2009-03-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

I was told by my friend Deb to post some more pics and an update of Jadie :)

Everything is going wonderful....Jadie is getting sooooo big, I cant even believe it! She is about 12 lbs now, her cheeks are so chubby and cute. Jadie is smiling like crazy and has to started to coo at us. I love it!!! She seems to have a great personality and is a very happy baby.

The big girls are doing great as well, and adjusting very well to having a baby in the house! They are really good with her and love to play with her.

Also, Im at 2 weeks non smoking! WHOOT for me:)

Here are some new pics of her:

My happy baby...notice the shirt MC ladies?

Sitting in the Bumbo chair...LOL this pic makes me giggle :)

This hair is seriously out of control!
Jamie loves to pick her up!!

Julie loving up her baby sister!Thats all for now!

I'm getting crafty :)

2009-03-06T08:24:00.000-08:00

Jill and I have this idea to sell some stuff on etsy....now we just have to figure out what?! Surley we can come up with something....we are scrapbookers for goodness sakes!!

Today I'm going to get crafty and try some ideas out. I'll keep you posted :)

10 days

2009-03-03T17:26:00.000-08:00

smoke free....I just have to say...I rock!!

Also, I wanted to say Congrats to my friend Nicole on the birth of her new little daughter!! I cant wait to meet her in person and to give her a little snuggle :)

Carrot cake

2009-02-23T17:36:00.000-08:00

All I have to say is that I ate a whole one today. Also, 6 pieces of pizza....NO. Im not kidding! Whoa....I gotta find something else to replace my addiction...something healthier....something that wont make me gain alot of weight.

On a happier note, I've taken lots of pics recently....

Not the best picture BUT Jadie is totally smiling now....I cant seem to get a good pic of her doing it though.

Jadie is totally a soother girl :)

That's all for now!

Getting my scrap on :)

2009-02-14T22:03:00.000-08:00

Got some scrapping done....pretty excited about that.. I spent the day scrapping with Nicole, Deb and Vanessa. It was really nice to get out:) All my Lo's were inspired by challenges at Scrapn'chat...go check out this site! Its lots of fun!!

Getting it off my chest

2009-02-09T21:04:00.001-08:00

My scrapping home of 2 years is no longer my home.

Honestly, no one has done anything wrong to me except one person.

But the lies that have been told and the things that have been done to my friends, make me uncomfortable to be there now.

Loyally, I will stick by my friends.

There are some really good people left like Laura, Lisa, Kim, Peggy, Angele, Deb.....just to name a few :) and I will miss them!

I have deleted my gallery and if you want to find me, I'll be here or at http://www.skrapnchat.com/forum/index.php.

That's all....its off my chest and I wont talk about it anymore.....:)

I've been told to blog :)

2009-02-07T15:35:00.000-08:00

SO here it goes....

I've been having some really great days!! I have to say that I am tired but really really happy! This is a relief for me because I have suffered from depression after having my babies, pretty severely...not to go into detail...I'm just saying that I am happy, and I'm happy about it :) I had a nice day visiting with some good friends today...Nicole, Deb and Vanessa. What great gals....they came over bringing beautiful cards and some seriously cute clothes for my little angel :) Thank you so much ladies!!! Also I scrapped yesterday :) I did 3 baby LO's Yay for me! I will load them up shortly. My little Jadie is doing really good, not sleeping too much at night, but that will change hopefully! She is growing like a weed...I'm sure she is 10lbs already. I will find out on Wed. I cant believe she is almost 1 month old....time flies....I mean really flies! Anyways, I have more to blog about but I have to think hard about what I'm going to say about LIITD.....it most likely wont be pretty.

Here is some pics of my little dolly.....

Talk to you later...J

Just a quick note....

2009-01-24T15:12:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say HELLO...Im alive :) Everything is going good....having some issues with change, Im quite teary off and on but for the most part Im fine. Jadie is doing wonderful, she has gained some weight...already 8lbs! She isnt sleeping too badly, wakes up twice a night.

Some cute pics to follow....

She is here!!!!!!

2009-01-18T21:02:00.001-08:00

Im happy to announce the arrival of my third beautiful baby GIRL!
Jadie Jay-anne Sichello was born on Tuesday Jan 13th, 2009 at 1:45am.

She was 7lbs 11ounces and 20 inches long!

My labour went fast and furious, like I figured it would! I started having contractions at 10:45pm, got to the hospital by 11:45pm and had her by 1:45am! 3 hours, and very painful! WEll DUH! I really did feel like it was the worst labor of them all, even thought it was faster. Jadie, had the cord around her neck, so I they had to cut it before I pushed her all the way out, that was very scary! But once she came out, everything else was smooth sailing. She is doing great and is happy and sweet....and completly loved in everyway!

Thanks for all the support, we truly appreciate it and feel very blessed!

Yep, this is how I feel

2009-01-09T07:39:00.001-08:00

So this is how I feel......just like the picture!

Today is my due date....40 long weeks of pregnancy done but still no baby.

The waiting wouldnt be so bad if I hadnt thought this whole time that I would be early, with all the contractions and excess amniotic fluid.

My other two were late-Julie 8 days, and Jamie 1 day. BUT I took castor oil with both, and have pretty much been forbidden to try that again :(

Im just afraid that I wont go into labour on my own...that is my fear right now.

Anyways.

WE wait, and play the not so patient waiting game.

Got creative again...

2009-01-07T20:07:00.000-08:00

This one was done for Melanie's Mix it up blog-Just for fun challenge!

Thanks for the inspiration!!

http://mixitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

she has a new Mixer challenge.....new LO of mine coming up shortly!

New LO

2009-01-05T21:44:00.001-08:00

Whoa....I scrapped.....its been a while!!! I got some inspiration from the LIITD MPC sketch! Thanks Chelsea......

here it is....

And another done for Julie's Jan scene challenge over at LIITD

HAppy New Year!

2009-01-02T07:13:00.000-08:00

HAppy New Year to my friends and family!

Just to let you know........I will KEEP one New Years Resolution this year! That is to have this baby....I should be able to handle that :)

In baby world, there is nothing new...Im 2 cm dialated, but have been stuck there since Tues. I go for my next midwife appt. on Monday. We will see then, how we are doing. I dont feel like much is happening down there...so maybe this baby will be late :(

Anywho...the holidays were very nice...lots of family time! I love being with Jeff and the girls...we did quite alot this holiday. Went skating, tobagganing, to the movies, shopping, and played lots of games! We were lucky Jeff was off work for almost 2 weeks! He is back to work today though :( Once the baby comes he will be off for another week..so that is great too!

I leave you with some pics of the holidays and my belly.

I do plan on scrapping today..! YAY

38 weeks Pregnant!

Christmas DAy 2008

2008-12-12T11:46:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS.....k, well its not yet but only 12 days till Christmas!!! I most likly will not blog again until after Christmas so.....you know....just wanted to spread some holiday cheer!!

Do you have anything planned? What kind of Traditions do you do for Christmas?

One of ours is to open one present Christmas Eve...and its always new Christmas jammies :)

Another is that we always have hot chocolate Christmas morning....while we are opening up our stockings (everything in them is wrapped too).

I really love Christmas and love to make people happy.....So sending out all you bloggers much Happiness and Joy for the season!!

WHOA....Its Dec 1st!!!!

2008-12-01T12:29:00.000-08:00

I really and truly cant believe how November flew by!! Can you??

Its December now and I cant wait for Christmas!! Yipeeeeeee....my favorite time of year! Not to mention that my little baby will be arriving shortly there after :)

I actually did some scrapping this month!!!! I know BIG shocker....but I had the urge and I did it. Now that I'm on mat leave, I seem to have more time on my hands :) LOL

Here is me at almost 34 weeks pregnant.....looking large!

Everything on the baby front seems to be fine now....I do have alot of fluid but they cant see anything wrong with the baby, so Im very happy about that! I had my fetal assesment on Friday and got some GREAT 3D pics of Baby J

Cute hey?!!!

Thats it for now....

Its been almost a month....

2008-11-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

Im sorry to have waited so long to post.....I've been busy :)

On the news front...My SIL Jodi had her identical twin boys on Sat November 15, 2008. There names are Owen and Quintin.....sooooooooooo cute! I just love them and think they are awesome!!

My pregnancy is moving along, Im 33 weeks now but measure at 39.5 weeks. I have a high amount of amniotic fluid which can mean many unpleasant things but can also mean nothing.....of course we are hoping for the best!!! I have to say I have been pretty stressed out this week but am coming down off the negative wagon. I have to stay positive, for my sake and the baby's sake.

The next couple weeks will be filled with fetal assessments and tests.....will keep everyone posted....please think happy thoughts:)
I am on mat leave as of today because of the size of me LOL.....so maybe I can get some scrapping done!! Christmas is around the corner so I better get on the shopping too!!

That is all for now......here are my sweet nephews....

Its almost Halloween!!

2008-10-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

Time is just flying by! Halloween is on Friday...I cant believe it...what happened to October??

Just thought Id share some cute pics of my girls at the Pumpkin patch. We went a little overboard and got 13 pumpkins.....yikes!

28 weeks pregnant!

2008-10-14T07:52:00.000-07:00

This is me.....all pregnant and stuff :) I am more than half way there, which I cant believe! It is going pretty good so far...nothing major just the regular aches and pains and tiredness! I really cant wait to meet my baby but am starting to feel a little sad that the pregnancy is almost over....knowing that it will be my last :)

I've been tagged!

2008-10-13T22:09:00.000-07:00

Ive been tagged by my friend Laura....here it goes

gimme 5

Five TAG

10 years ago I:

1. was pregnant with my first child

2. was a nanny

3. was looking into scrapbooking

4. had just gotten married

5. didnt know much of anything :)

5Things on "today's to-do list":

1. laundry

2. clean up baby room

3. finish halloween costume

4. get the kids off to school

5. clean bedroom

5 Snacks I enjoy

1. CHOCOLATE

2. chips and dip

3. pudding

4. nachos and cheese

5. doritos

5 Things I would do if I was a Millionnaire:

1. TRAVEL

2. help some of my family

3. build a new house

4. build a cottage

5. pay off some debts

5 Place I have lived:

1. Invermere, BC

2. Fairmont BC

3. Cayman Islands

4. Winnipeg

5 Jobs I have had:

1. waitress

2. Nanny

3. sales associate

4. supervisor at WM

Tag 5 Friends:

1. Vanessa

2. Nicole

3. Deb

4. Jocelyne

5. Carole

Rules: Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you've answered the questions on your blog.

Scrappy weekend!

2008-09-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Well....what a weekend....
My hubby and kids took off camping on Friday, soooooooo, I took that opportunity to scrap my heart away. My fav place LIITD was having an online crop and there were many fun challenges to get my mojo going. I really needed it! Although I did work all weekend I managed to get a few LO's done...so I am quite happy about that! Jill came over on Friday and scrapped with me....that was great sister time!!! This week will be a bit hectic as its Julie's 9th birthday coming up on the weekend.....she is having a sleepover party! I dont really know what I was thinking but Im sure it will be fun :/

Here is some scrapping goodness to leave you with......and yes...this is a total mish mash of pics ( that should show how far behind on scrapping I am!!)

I scrapped today!!!!!

2008-09-08T08:27:00.000-07:00

WHOOOOT WHOOOOOOT

That is all I wanted to say :) Im soooo happy!!!

Here it is in all its glory....The first page in our baby album....

Schools in!

2008-09-05T08:54:00.000-07:00

Well school started on Wed. I was quite excited, but after the girls were gone I cried. I was so bored and lonely! I know I'm not the only mother in the world that has kids at school full time but seriously I don't know what to do with myself! The first day I slept all day, yesterday I cleaned all day, and today...I have a midwife appt.....I've been ready since 10am. My appt. is at noon! I thought I might get some scrapping done, as Lori issued a challenge to do a mini album by the end of Sept. Well I get all geared up and my album that I was going to use is missing...It was there a couple weeks ago....WTH! I either have to do something diff or order a new one....sigh.....anyhoo...enough complaining....here are some pics of my girls on the way to school.

2008-09-02T22:39:00.000-07:00

My sweet friend Nicolehttp://justnicks.blogspot.com/ that I know from scrapbooking has given me this nice little reward!!
This is how it works.....
1. Only 5 people allowed.
2. 4 have to be dedicated followers of your blog
3. one has to be someone new or recently new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. you must link back to whoever gave you the award.quite simple really it is a way of saying thank you to those who take time out for wonderful comments to boost your day

I dont really think I have any followers to this blog but I will give it a whirl....oh and I also dont know how to link back.....

here it goes....
1. Vanessa-so sweet and soo talented!
2. Laura-thanks for always commenting on my blog...it makes me warm and fuzzy:)
3. Deborah-also crazy talented and the nicest gal ever!
4. Julie-super funny and fun!
5. Chelsea-SUPER MOM and very creative!

HELLLLOOOOO

2008-08-27T08:31:00.000-07:00

We are back from Kelowna....had a fairly good time! WE took 3 days to get there stopping in Moose Jaw and Calgary. On the way down we deceided to camp to same some money which was good except that our air mattress's were crap!

Oh well...anyways, we got there on Monday night and spent most of the time visiting with family.

*Tuesday...I dont know what we did?

*Wednesday, Jeff and Narad and Jiseong went golfing.

*Thursday was the Japanese wedding party at Wasabi,

*Friday we went mini golfing and took the kids to a little water park. Also on Friday it was Our 10th Anniversary...I cant believe that it has been 10 years....Jeff and I went out for dinner at a very nice romantic place called Wild Apple. It was right on the lake...it was gorgeous!

*Sat was the wedding...beautiful!!!!

*Sunday we drove home! It took us 3 days to get home as well but we stayed in Hotels, so that was awesome! In Calgary, we spent 5 hours in IKEA ( Jeff wasnt so impressed) but we bought a pantry for our kitchen and 2 chairs, 2 little coffee tables and numerous stuff for the baby room!

That is all for now...here are some pics from the trip..

campsite in Moose Jaw

Wasabi...the Japanese wedding party before the wedding

The wedding party

Jeff and I at Summer Hill Winery

The girls at the wedding

My girls releasing the Doves

The bride and Groom

A wonderful Sunday

2008-08-12T22:49:00.000-07:00

This past Sunday, Jeff and the girls and I went to Grand beach...just the the 4 of us. It was blissful!!

We swam, ate, sunbathed, watched the sunset, watched some fireworks.....just had an all around wonderful family day! I love when things like this just happen and everything falls into place.....makes for wonderful memories:)

What do you like to do with your family?

how will I do it?

2008-08-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

so basically I have to make 300 more hous to get mat leave....that seems like ALOT to me. I only have 4 more months to do it in....I have to work my butt off, which I am not used to :)

WIll I make it? I dont know.....will keep you posted!

Hellllllo blogger world......

2008-08-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

Yes I have been neglectful....I havent blogged since OCTOBER!! LOL

BTW...Im fine now after my tonsillectomy :) I actually have not been sick since...for real!

Life for me is going great....I am expecting my 3rd child in January 2009....Im very happy about that and things seem to be moving along great. The sad thing is that some people just cant be happy for you no matter what...oh well...no friends of mine!

In the scrapping world...I suck...I dont seem to have any motivation at all :( I havent since I got preggo....hopefully it will come back to me soon.

Whats up with you all????I've missed this mindless chatter to the cyber world....I will keep it up...I promise:)

Lesson for today: let stupid people just roll off your back and keep going :)

My baby belly

18 weeks

Day 8 Tonsillectomy

2007-10-12T00:08:00.000-07:00

K so I know you are all sick of hearing about this Tonsil thing but its all im about right now. Why? Well...because it is all consuming and terrible and I am so weak I can do anything but type about it :) Sorry....

Anyways, I am on Day 8 and I think I feel better today, the only issue is the weakness. I havent eaten at all and have lost 15 lbs now...ridiculous. You would think that I would be happy about that but really I rather be fat right at this moment. I still have alot of pain when swallowing and my taste buds are definetly damaged. On a good note, I managed a piece of toast with cheese whiz on it !!!! Granted it took me an hour to eat it but I got it down! WHOOT

Saturday is the online crop at www.loveisinthedetails.ca I cant wait and really hope that I can handle it and do some scrapping!!

Nite all

Day 6-Tonsillectomy

2007-10-09T03:57:00.000-07:00

Well it is day 6 of my tonsillectomy and I'm not sure if I feel better today or what? Maybe I am used to the pain now? Yesterday was definetly the worst day so far. I cry and felt sick and cried some more....yuck

Anyways, just found out that my sister is planning on staying in Alabama when she goes to visit in one week. Im really not happy about that. She wasnt suppose to move there till December...Im going to really miss her!

I guess that when you are in love, you are in love.....and I am happy for her, just sad for me:(

Anyways that is all for now...I am going to attempt to take these pain meds....that is the worst part...trying to take the meds...I just sit there and stare at them for an hour, trying to get the courage up to take them.......

Wish me good luck!

Im hungry!

2007-10-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

WEll, the surgery is over but the pain begins...I got my tonsils out on Thursday. Let me tell you I was so scared for the actual surgery, which went just fine. I was completly out so I didnt feel a thing....thank god!

Now this recovery time is hellish let me tell you...10 -14 days to feel back to normal again? and Im on day 3? Lord help me!

I cant talk

I cant swallow

I cant eat

I cant smoke

What the heck can I do.........type......that is it!

I really dont recommed this surgery to anyone.....maybe I will feel different when I am healed up??

Since It is Turkey weekend and Chelsea wanted to see some thankfulness stuff here.....I am thankful for my beautiful family, who are very supportive and kind, and also for T3's!!!!

Peace

Happy Birthday to my Julie!!

2007-10-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Good times....My sweet angel turned 8 on September 28th! We had a great birthday party and an even greater time at the corn maze. We went to Boonstra farms, they have a petting zoo, mini golf, hay rides and of course the corn maze. We had never been there before so it was alot of fun! Here is some pics of the glorious event

On a sadder note, Jeff and I have had to cancel our cruise...:(

We need to get our financial situation in order and become people we can be proud of!

Also on Thrusday I am getting my tonsils out! YIKES I am totally freaked out by this! Wish me luck!

That all folks....I think I am in need of some creative healing aka SCRAPBOOKING!!!!

Dreary day

2007-09-24T23:06:00.000-07:00

ok ...so...I didnt go to the gym today...

Tomorrow, yes, tomorrow!

I got to hang out with my sister tonight and scrapbook....two of my favorite things:)

We enjoyed the Monday night mystery Layout with Vanessa at www.loveisinthedetails.ca

Check out this site.....if you love scrapbooking and meeting new people...you will love it!

I also did a BOM page and 2 more Disney pages...YAY for me!

What a rainy dreary day though...yuck...I hope it gets better for the weekend so we can celebrate my Julie's 8th bday!!!

Have a great day all!

Sunday Sunday

2007-09-23T20:23:00.000-07:00

Wow what a great week!

I love Sundays when I dont have to work....We went to the Parade of homes today..some great looking houses out there!

I went to the gym once this week...ok not quite enough...but I am trying :)

I finished Michele's baby album!! YAY...she was so happy with it, that of course made me super happy!

Friday I got to scrap with the MC'ers...Thanks Nicole for allowing us over!! As always, great and interesting conversations! I got almost 5 8x8 Disney pages done...WHOOT!

Here are a few...

I plan on just knocking out the Disney pages...I want to actually finish it quickly. I have so many more albums to complete that its ridiculous!!!!

That is all for now all.....TTYL

Dont Fall off your chair!

2007-09-15T23:24:00.000-07:00

Please Nicole dont fall off your chair when you read this!

Yes, it has been far too long since I posted...umm...something like a year....OPPS

Im sorry, yes, I suck at blogs, but now maybe I have figured it out and make a regular apperance on here!

What is new?

My baby started Kindergarden...oh my gosh, how emotional is that!

Here she is...so excited to go...

(isnt she a beauty)

Im loving scrapping again...thank god~

I am almost finished Michele's baby album...that has been a very emotional road.

I have to have it complete by Oct 12/2007....but I will be done this weekend!!

WHOOT

More to come I promise..........(thats what she said!...The office starts in less than 1 week)

Back from the crop..........

2006-10-24T22:48:00.000-07:00

Well, I just got home from the Miami crop-what a blast! I got alot done-10 Layouts in all. I am super happy with that. I enjoyed seeing all the awesome gals from LIITD. I cant wait till next time!
On another note, it has been 2 weeks since the miscariage. I am feeling alot better but have reservations of trying again. I really dont want to go through that again. I'm sure Jeff will convince me otherwise...hehe.
Also, I am in need of Hambly Transperancies. Thanks ladies at LIITD!
Check out my new stuff:)
Lesson for today: when you are feeling creative, go with it!!!!

Sad news today

2006-10-11T18:29:00.000-07:00

Well, I have had a rough week I can tell you that. First I had strep throat so bad that I was in the hospital. Then I started to bleed-not a good thing when you are pregnant. On Sunday October 8th, I had a miscarriage. I feel so awful about it and wish it were not true. I wanted this baby so bad that my heart aches. I cant stop crying. I had to have a D & C yesterday which was ok-not as scary as I thought. The Doctor told me that it is easier to get pregnant after a D&C then if you miscarry naturally. As soon as we can, we will try again. I have to be strong and positive and count my blessings. I have two awesome girls that are my heart and my marriage to Jeff is stronger than ever. I am blessed I am blessed. Thanks for your support
Lesson for today: count your blessings

see ya

BIG news for me!!

2006-09-29T18:15:00.000-07:00

Well, I have been avoiding the blog because I was trying to keep a secret but now the cat is out of the bag, and most people that know me know the secret! Jeff and I are expecting our third baby on May 18th!! YAAA. We have been trying to conceive for a while now and were at the point of giving up. I was frustrated because I have had 2 healthy pregnancies and babies and didn't feel like it would be that difficult to get prego again!! Anyhow, all we need was some alone time, some alcohol and Maui....Voila....new baby! I am very happy and excited but on the same hand quite nervous about it. We have decided not to move at this time because we cant afford it, so we will all be crammed into our small side by side for some more time. I have been feeling ok till today, and feel quite sick all day and very tired. That is to be expected though. IM frustrated because I haven't found a midwife yet and would really like to get the ball rolling on that one!!! Anyways, that is all for today. I must go and scrap! Only like 21 days till Miami crop!! Yippee!
Lesson for today: good things come to those who wait!

See ya

A new LO for me!!!

2006-09-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

Well I did it! I actually did a LO tonight! I'm happy and think it turned out nice. I did the Mystery Monday night Layout at LIITD-I really dont follow directions well and of course kinda screwed up but it worked out! My odd little tummy thing is getting better, didnt go to a doctor. Things to make you go hmmmm.....havent been visited by 'friend' this month yet. crossing my fingers........................
What were you doing 5 years ago today? I was at my MIL watching the tv in utter shock. Just want to mention this because I have not forgotten.
Nothing else to say except that my 4 year old doesnt want to go to bed and is driving me crazy!
Lesson for today: just do it!!

see ya

Something weird

2006-09-09T21:25:00.000-07:00

I have something weird on my tummy. I have nothing else to talk about except that it hurts and its big and I dont know what the hell it is!!!!!! I guess I better get it checked out. Anyhow, I soooo need to clean my scrapping space that it is ridiculous! I havent scrapped in quite a while because of it and I need to scrap (as posted in last post) Honestly I have 2 pizza boxes and 2 bags of scrapping stuff that I have bought and dont even remember what is in them, that I havent put away cause I cant find my desk! NICE. Today was another happy day at Wally world, line ups all night and not a happy customer in sight *****SIGH***** Did I tell you I hate my job??? On a happy note I get to go to a crop on the 23rd!! YAY - thanks for inviting me Vanessa! I cant wait!
Lesson for today: putting things away right away prevents stress and messes!!!!

See ya