2nd holes

well she really did it! Hh wanted another earing- i thought she wouldn't go through with itbut she did. The girl at Clairs did a good job, and Hh is taking good care of them. it hurt more than the last time, because she didn't remember getting them done at 4 yrs old and they peirced them both at the same time.  

Whatever

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. phillipians 4:8 niv

rounding up APRIL

Here's the April roundup:

April events & information:

What books and/or magazines did I read this month?

I read Digital Fortress- by Dan Brown ( wrote the DaVinchi Code) It is intriguing and so interesting premises., I finish my first reading of Moving On By Sarah Ban Breathnack , I want to go back and work on things in this book. I bought a copy of Rachel Ray’s everyday, and Real Simple . I got my creating keepsakes in the mail and my Memory Makers magazine.

What movies and/or tv shows did I watch this month?

We watched lots of movies this month, Narnia, Chicken little, The sisterhood of the traveling pants, matchpoint, memoirs of a geisha, brokeback mountain, heaven sent, best friends, and history of violence.

I was disapointed a bit in the Narnia movie, bummed cause some of the special effects were not as good or more distracting thatn helpful.

What special days did I celebrate and how?

S and I celebrated 7 years together in marriage by playing hooky from work and going up to the gambling town, for fun and lunch. April 17th.

What illnesses or health concerns did I have in April?

I ended up with a bad cold, still haven’t gotten over the cough, and everyone in my house had one too.

What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?

I went cropping on the the archivers store near me, we went to Central city and gambled. We enjoyed some movie nights together.

What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try in April?

We tried a new Mexican place down the road from our house , because our favorite one in the neighbor hood changed hands and now is not our favorite anymore. I am a good cook and hate to have to eat leftovers so I am always coming up with new recipes to try. We made salmon on the grill, and that was something new for me.

What special or unusual purchases did I make?

I bought myself a new pair of sneakers and a new pair of sandals, I bought all the kids shoes, we spent lots of money this month and all kinds of things. I made a cute little album for my neighbor.

What were this month’s disappointments?

That I didn’t get as much done as I would have liked and still haven’t sent my journals in to 1000 journal project. I wish all the time for more time to be creative, and better organization of my space, but I haven’t gotten motivated to do a real good job, I would love to have a friend help me to take and clean sweep my scrap area.

What were my accomplishments this month?

That I actually finished and gave away a whole album, photo copied it and made scans of it. That I blogged nearly everyday, that I took some photos Yeah.!! I finished two books.

Any thing else noteworthy to record about April?

I walked a lot!! Nearly 78 miles in the last 7 weeks, this is a wonderful thing, I am trying not to get down on myself more and this is a positive, Hh has faithfully come with me the whole time too- it is a sweet , faithful, and endearing her loving kindness.

visit Katie the scrapbook lady for great monthly memories and this roundup template idea - thanks Katie

i am working and waiting

I am working on my april roundup-

I am waiting at work for the software person to show up so We can get to work on the final instalations of small business finacials. We use Great plains now, but are in a sence taking a downgrade to the SBF - I think it will be everything we need, it seems really user friendly and logical- two good things.

this weekend I took Hh to the mall, she spent her own money and bought some cute jeans and jacket and t-shrits, then I bought her a cute pink scooter skirt at Target..... she's a happy girl. She is at the awakward stage where nothing fits quite right, she is starting to get girlly but not tall enough yet to stretch out the jeans and things.

We went out to eat at a Colorado instatution last night Beau Jo's pizza - world famous mountain pies. yum

it is all in the eyes

 

almost an effer

Little hand and rears in motion !! does this quality for an A** shot too???

 

looking for examples of le-tigre- or blue steel

not quite enough pout here 

gold ring dingy- blang

nokia's gold phone will set you back a bit. hmmn.....

When someone becomes layout worthy

little J big ( ex) J in 2002

from Lisa Nugent at scrapbook ect.

When Someone Becomes Layout-Worthy

She writes
"This may be the silliest topic I've ever blogged, but Melissa insists that if I don't write about it, she'll post in my name. And you don't know Melissa if you don't think she'd do it. So here goes. I've been dating a fabulous guy for six months and we've been together in plenty of photo-opp settings. I have great shots of him and I at a wedding, dining with his friends, and laughing at a comedy show. But this man-of-mine has yet to grace my scrapbook pages. What's the hold-up? Well, scrapbooking is just such a permanent thing. It sounds ridiculous, I know, but if something should shake up our relationship in the coming months, do I want layouts of our time together? The ultimate question is, when does someone become scrapbook-worthy?"

This is interesting to me because I pondered this question when making some scrapbooks over the years, in my book of me, from baby up to my going to college days I did include some photos of past boyfriends, realizing that it was really a part of me.

But I am balking at the thought of going further, along in my book, and haven't for a few years now. This is because I got married the first time at 20 to my now ex-spouse and I don't want to record that story just yet. We were married for 12 1/2 years and I have two beautiful children that I wouldn't have if this didn't happen in my life. It is just so raw and emotional still even after being divorced for nearly 10 years it will be 10 years next month, and re-married for 7 years to the real true love in my life.

I have scrapped my new marriage and our relationship, but really struggle with my ex. I am working on books for the kids, each has an album of their own and I have included pictures of me and ex spouse in both my children's books, as well as my hubby and his ex in his boy's books. I have a professional wedding album from my first marriage and it is in the memory box for my son. I haven't taken it out to look at it in 9 years! So when will I be ready to document that life? I am still not sure. The bittersweetness is still too much today.

I know I need to for the kids, but I am not ready.

QUOTE END QUOTE

" Friends are of utmost importance. We love, trust, get hurt, sometimes get mad, but we love and trust anyhow, because that's the best way to let our friendship grow. "

it's hot hot hot!

but I am not not not :)

You Are More Mild Than Wild

You're confident, and you really aren't concerned with how "hot" you are. Other people's ideas of what's sexy don't concern you. And this is exactly what makes you attractive.

Are You Hot?

sprint -ringy blingy thingy

the SCP-3100 clamshell phone that is available in a rainbow of colors. Feature wise this phone is pretty average--speakerphone, LCD, camera phone, etc. But for colors, Sprint says it will be available in blue, silver, pink and espresso in the U.S.

fun friday hair

My sweet little Hh is on the student council at her school and they have planned fun days for everyone, including on friday funny hair day- so she insisted on the orange color and wanted it to show up really good, well I think it does.  

Katie - what a gal - thanks to Angie heres the scoop.

Angie P at the blog of me- recomends Katie

"As soon as she introduced the series, I plunked down my money and ordered her to hook me up. Her guide did not disappoint. I was blown away by the amount of resources she had compiled: month-long themes, daily holidays, over 100 journaling ideas, quotes, and Internet links. Total brain-candy for a journaling junkie like me. And tell me I don't know a good scrapbook journaling resource when I see one.

And at $5, how can you beat it? I know it took her more than an hour to compile all those resources, and even the kids at McDonald's get more than $5 an hour! And when was the last time you were able to buy a scrapbooking idea book for $5??

But here's the thing -- when she first posts the availability of the next month's ebook, she offers a 50% discount to her blog readers! $2.50? Hello! Today she posted the offer again: May issue on sale 50% off. But only until midnight on April 26th (that's Wednesday), so hurry over there now!"

I second this , Katie's march memories madness was great, and what a nice job she did and such work putting it all together in one place.

I am off to get my copy now.

the little things

Don't let artificial light and city streets keep you from noticing sunsets and sunrises, from experiencing the spring of new life and the harvest of fall. ---m. Basil Pennigton

Photo from Internet flicker set by cadet_x -

we will remember

Image is from Jamie at scooter love
who has a very moving story of Columbine high school Shooting

My story is one of remembering the day as well. Since you already may remember S and I got married 3 days ago - 7 years ago. Well we were on our way home that day from Lake Tahoe where we had spent an idealic 3 honeymoon days. Playing in the spring sunshine and enjoying life.

When we left NV it was still early in the A.M. and we arrived at DIA about 11:30 in the morning, when we de-planed there were crowds of people millng around every T.V. set in the lounge and waiting areas... we went to get on a tram ( underground - rail ) and people were just wispering, so we asked a guy who got on with us, what had happened- he didn't know all the details, but he thought a jefferson county school was shut down and all others were on lock down? that was very exciting news for us, all our kids are in jeffco schools. Then someone else piped up that there was a shooting, but no one had many details. So we got our bags and went to the car, then listened to the news stations all the way to our home. All the kids were still in schools, and none of mine were directly impacted. But it was such a tragedy. I worked with ladies who had children in the school, everywhere the impact was felt. So when we celebrate every year, we also say remebrances for those who died and were impacted by this event.

Thanks for the reminder and lovely photo Jamie- We Are Columbine-

post 351

March 28th 2005 was my first blog post, I have officially bloged for over a year now. and nearly one post for everyday. I am impressed with my own statistics. :)

borrowed list from another blog

Cake image from our reception!
Das Meyer Bakery

1. My roommate once: Lost her bra at a frat party

2. Never in my life: will I be filthy rich unless I win the lottery

3. The one person who can drive me nuts, but then can always manage to make me smile: is probably J.

4. High School was: a long time ago, and I struggle to remember what it was like for the boys’ sake.

5. When I'm nervous: I get an upset tummy

6. The last time I cried: Monday morning- from Ss. Lovely card

7. If I were to get married right now my bridesmaids/groomsmen would be: old!

9. My hair: is more salt than pepper

10. When I was 5: I loved my little red headed neighbor boy named Andy

11. Last Christmas: we had a great time even though Santa is now a nicety

12. When I turn my head left, I see: my shelves with lots of scrapbook books and magazines and albums, I love it.

13. I should be: better to my parents

14. When I look down I see: my new shirt I bought over the weekend.

15. The craziest recent event was: S running out of gas in his car on 88^th and Lamar- and my neighbor giving us his 5 gallon gas can to go save him.

16. If I were a character on Friends I'd be: Rachel

17. By this time next year: I hope I have all my ducks in a row and the bathroom is finished??

18. Current Relationship Status: Married to my guy S.

19. I had a hard time understanding: The terrorist acts

20. One time at a family gathering: we played Boole all summer at a country castle ( like bottche ball)

21. You know I "like" you if: I send you cards or mail

22. If I won an award, the first person(people) I'd thank is/are: My loving Hubby and my family

23. Take my advice: wait to get married until later in life and experience a few lovers before making a permanent commitment

24. My ideal breakfast is: eggs Benedict

25. If you visit a place I grew up: you would see what a different world it was, culture and language – many things.

26. Where do you plan to visit anytime soon: I would like to go to San Diego to visit with my aunty

27. If you spend the night at my house: you might have to put up with the pull out bed from the couch, 2 kitties and lots of kids.

28. I'd stop my wedding if: there was a death in the family

29. The world could do without: Bigots ( we watched Crash last night interesting film)

30. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than date: Kevin Federline

31. Most recent thing you've bought yourself: A new dress for Easter and a new t-shirt

32. Most recent thing someone else bought for you: S bought me flowers not long ago

33. My favorite blonde is: my blond nose girl ( an inside joke about Hh)

34. My favorite brunette is: me J

36. The last time I was drunk was: Don’t even know when maybe a labor day picnic last year.

37. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds are: pigs

38. I shouldn't have been: so hasty to leave home and get married the first time.

39. Once, at a bar: I danced the two step and was very underage, drank wild turkey and was very underage.

40. Last night I: watched Crash with S and Hh.

41. There's this girl I know who: Really is fun and knows how to have a good time. She likes lots of the same things I do too.

42: I don't know: Jack ( ha ha ) though I know two Jacquelines

43. A better name for me would be: Queue_t my love thought that one up and I love it.

44. If I ever go back to school I'll: study to become a PA or work in an emergency room.

45. How many days until my birthday?: I don’t know just yet, I just had it not long ago.

What a Day - 7 years ago today

S and I got married in the Church we still attend! we had friends and family and fun. Today we toped it off in year number 7- we went to Central city and gambled a bit, we didn't really win anything big, but we had a lovley time being together and doing fun stuff, we ate a wonderful lunch- supper and now are back at home for the duration of the evening.

yesterday the alter guild gave me the flower arangement with calla lillies and star mums all in white with babies breath, stunning and smelling good - I am enjoying them too.

The kids are fending for themselves this evening and S and I are catching up on Z's missed from and extra long weekend. all in all outstanding few days. I even got all the taxes done and mailed off the forms this morning. a little back from state and fed, but not too much. I feel all right today- have been pretty stressed, this time of year it is typical for me.

the one thing that has gotten me down is a little cold thing- allergies taht all of us are suffering. the willows and the trees in general are in full blown bloom. So coming down from altitude today my ears won't pop back open cause all my tubes are cloged, I am suffering but it makes me feel sluggish.

Dinner number two all done

Happy Easter

Last years eggs photo

Ham, semi-boneless??? pottatoes and cheese au-gratin , green bean casserole. and a blue berry pie that I forgot is in the oven! we will have it later any way.

Church done, Ron gone and tomorrow S and I are playing hookey from work and kids to have a day for us.