Fall is here

and I'm so ready for Christmas. I want to get all of my decorations out and do the house up.

Then reality hit and Boyd said no, it's not even Halloween yet. Today we spent time in the yard getting things ready for winter. While I love fall I'm not quite ready for winter yet.

As for Christmas decorations, I'm plotting and planning what will go where. I want to invite my sorority sisters over for drinks or tea or something.

Happy fall!

Danny

Today I found out that a friend is losing her 5 yr old little boy Danny. My heart breaks for her, her husband, their daughter Madison and their extended families and friends.

A tumor was found yesterday on his brain stem, after emergency surgery he has not woken up. This is what she sent to a friend. "They have not declared him brain dead, but they are keeping him alive until her mom gets there. So she can spend some time with Danny.

He is gone."

Danny loved the movie Cars and Lightening McQueen. He seemed like the sweetest little boy with the typical little boy streak.

Life is so short and precious.

Halloween is here

Today I brought out the Fall and Halloween decorations and did the house up. Well the inside anyway. The outside will need to wait for another day. I had fun watching football, decorating and creating.

In my spare time I created the Halloween count down displayed above. I thought it would be something fun for us to do. Plus it's the count down for Boyd's birthday. I was going to create a birthday count down but since Boyd's birthday is 3 days before Halloween I went with Halloween instead. The birthday one can wait until well May since the next birthday is mine. ;)

Now we're at the end of the weekend, I had a great time and maybe tomorrow morning I'll be ready to go back to work. Ha!

7 Random Things About Me

As challenged on Elsie's blog

1. am so ready for fall, the changing of the leaves, and the crisp morning air.
2. would rather have a mixed flower arrangement than roses.
3. feel out of sorts if I don't take time to read.
4. obsessed with my 2 Big & Rich Cd's.
5. still take pictures with my film camera
6. have 8-12 rolls of film that need to be developed.
7. don't like graham crackers unless they are in smores

Virtual retreat results

I attended a virtual retreat this weekend with a group of friend who weren't able to attend the real retreat. A virtual retreat means that you work at home like you were really at the retreat and try not to let things at home distract you.

I had a lot of fun and accomplished more than I have in months. Four altered photo frames, a wall hanging and 8 2pg layouts along with 3 filled slide in pages. I finished 2007 up to Christmas!

I'm not sure what pics to use in the photo frames but I'll figure something out. I figure they'll be fun to have on my desk at work.

My favorite thing from the weekend is my wall hanging. I started with four chipboard panels and picked out some of my favorite fall and Christmas photos for alternating sides. Any way here are the pictures and details.

On the fall side I used some discontinued CTMH papers and other accents I've accumulated.


On the Christmas side I used some paper from my stash and other accents I've accumulated.


For the hanger I used double sided red/gold ribbon. I used a glue stick on the papers since it dries faster than Mod Podge. On the photos/accents I used tape runner.

I loved this project and I love knowing that I can switch things out or add things if I ever want to. You know how it is, you think it's perfect and they your in a store and find "The PERFECT thing" for that project.


Thanks Martha for hosting our retreat and thanks to everyone for all of the goodie bag items. I'll enjoy them all in my dreams. ;)

Pirates!

In honor of talk like a pirate day

My pirate name is:

Red Mary Flint

Passion is a big part of your life, which makes sense for a pirate. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!

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Anniversary

Today is our 7th wedding anniversary. The other night I went through my scrapbook of favorite wedding events. It took me back to the day and all of the emotions that I went through.

I was so happy, excited, scared, nervous, thankful....

I remember being so nervous when the preacher came to say it was time. My tummy was rolling and my mom and dad were by my side. I told my dad "I don't think I can do this" and he told me to grab hold of his arm. I did and later found out that I gave him a bruise. I don't remember the first 10 mins of our wedding. Then my dad started singing and I knew that I had to calm down and listen because this was a day that I didn't want to forget.

Everyone was shocked when my nephews came in with the John Deere peddle tractor and wagon full of flowers & the mini penguin that had many adventures with me. I don't think I'll ever forget my youngest nephew aka Little Sista grabbing the penguin out of the trailer and running across the front of the church saying "Mom, I found a penguin". Then Boyd had to move the tractor out of the way.

Oh so many memories. I vividly remember sitting at the reception and sitting back and telling myself that I needed to remember this moment. Being my husbands side and surrounded by our family and friends. There was so much laughter at the reception.

Over the years I've found out that my bridesmaids hated their shoes & very few wore their dress again, I chose a simple dress from a regular store just for that purpose. Mom also told me that she did not like my dress but she didn't say anything at the time because I liked it so much. She said I was half naked in my strapless floor length gown. My in-laws were all surprised when my divorced parents got along and danced several times. We did not have all of Boyd's nephews as ushers - just realized that one last year....I'm so sorry Cilantro. All the ushers and groomsmen were out in the parking lot drinking before the wedding.

I'm sure there are more stories but it's 2 mins till kick off and well in our house this is the game of the year.

My Minnesota Vikings are playing his Green Bay Packers.

Makes for an interesting marriage and a very interesting anniversary - first time in 8 years together this has happened.