"ME"

"ME" that is my new motto- This year is the year of ME. I have a favorite sweatshirt with Tigger on it that reads "It's All About Me" Well this year I've decided it is all about me. No more trying to please everyone. No longer will I worry about offending people or hurting their feelings. Nor will I compromise my wishes and desires, for fear that others will be hurt, disappointed or feel that their opinions don't matter.

This year, I will take care of "ME" within that me is of course my Family, My husband and my two great kids. They are a part of "ME". I wouldn't be who I am today without them. After them come my friends. I will love them, support them and be there for them, but I will again, be "ME"

OK it is late and now I, I mean "ME" is rambling- My question to all of you, is do you take care of your "ME"?

CTMH

Yes, you read it right, I am now a CTMH consultant. I love their stamps so much that I decided to support my habit-LOL. I was thrilled when my big box of goodies arrived last week. In fact, it is still sitting in the dining room where I can look over the supplies again and again. I will be having my first "gathering" very soon. I don't plan on doing in-home parties, rather just be there to support my friends and their passion for scrapping and stamping. I plan to have a Hostess Club and have some friends to catalog parties. So, if you are interested in any of the above-just let me know.

Weekend Scrappin Plans

Saturday, I have big scrappin plans. Sick kids, nor bad weather will keep me away from getting some LO's completed. Now, If I end up getting sick, or the power at my friends house goes out, well then....

I'm not packed, nor do I have many pages planned. I'd love to get at least one of my kids spoorts books completed. I do need to print a few pictures for some fun, just because LO's . I am going to retake the pic of my boots, I think it would be much better if I were actually in a puddle. So tomorrow morning, my boots, my camera and I have a date!

These Boots Are Made for Puddles

After our torrential rain storms we had a few weeks ago, I decided I needed rain boots. Dh was such a sweetheart and picked them up for me. I know I probably got a few strange looks from those who are above the age of 21- but who cares. My feet are warm and dry and most importantly, NOT WET

Hmmmm, I think I'll make a LO of my boots. What should I call it?
Not Wet, or These Boots R Made for Puddles.

Sticking to Resolutions

Have you stuck to your resolutions for the New Year? I know it is only the first week of January, but, I have followed through with one of my major resolutions. I had resolved to scrapbook more. I started scrapping January first and I haven't stopped. Each day I've done something scrap-related. I spent several days hanging out at The Scrappery-that was a lot of fun. I even helped a customer spend her money. I also scrapped at my friend Karen's house on New Years day. My plan is to keep scrappin or doi something scrap related each day.

Tomorrow I head back to work- it will be good to see all the kids and hear about their vacations, but it is work. I've just gotten used to staying up late, sleeping in until 8:00 AM- yes, that is late for me. It will be to bed early tonight, but only after Desperate Houswives is over.

This brings me to my next big issue. I NEED a new TV. The TV in my room is dead. It will not turn on. I love to lay in bed and watch TV at night. I can't fall asleep without it. Dh says this is the month to get one, so hopefully we will find one soon. Either that or I'm sleeping on the couch- by choice.

Goodbye 2007

Hello 2008!
With the new year brings New Years resolutions. I always say I will..., but I rarely hold true to them. Last year I said I would scrap more, and that I did. I took three different weekends away with friends and got quite a few pages completed. The last scrap trip was with The Scrappery. It was the perfect weekend for scarpping, as it was cold and wet. Although, I think I ate more than I scrapped. The food was so good, I can't wait for the next retreat.

I have made many new scrapping friends this year, the Gals at the Scrappery, my 2 Peas Pixies friends and just other people along the way. In fact, just last night I was scrapping with my favorite scrappin' friends. Six hours sure goes by fast. I can hardly wait to get together again. I do hope that in the next few days I can manage to drag out all my stuff and get creative. I think last year's goal was a page a week. Well I managed to create at least 52 pages this year. So, I will say I met my goal.

What are your scrapping goals this year?

Scrappy New Year

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to all my friends. Saturday was a wonderful day. We had so many close friends and their families present. Who would have thought that I could get over 45 people in our home. I do wish I had been able to chat longer with each and every person.

The last few days have been quite hectic with all of the hustle and bustle of preparing for Santa's big visit. So many last minute things to be done, gifts to buy, gifts to wrap and then there is the coordinating of gifts to be exchanged. I do love this time of year and all the hectic frenzy it brings.

Christmas Eve is something my family looks forward to. Each year we go out for a nice dinner and then a movie. It helps to pass the time. Usually finding a good movie is easy. This year however the jury is still out. The kids want to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, I prefer to see National Treasure or The Golden Compass. In the past, we have seen, The Polar Express, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe, and my favorite, Monster's Inc. I guess dad will have to make the final decision. As long as we are all together, it really doesn't matter.

So again, happy holidays to all my friends. May your holidays be filled with love, happiness and cheer.