Oh Blog,

You have been neglected this last little bit. I've done a lot since May. I'm still not getting along with all of my family. I tried really hard up until August. I had a wonderful bridal shower. Hosted by my mother, my beautiful, oldest, dearest friend in the whole wide world, and a sister that I used to get along with. I'm not really sure why she helped, I'm thinking my Mom had something to do with it. I'm now married. Been to Disney World. Changed my last name. Went down to Part Time Staus at Work. Adjusted to a new normal, with the husband doing shift work (first time for Us), and myself getting used to afternoons. Then came October. A girl quit at work, and another went off sick. Craziness begins. Crazy hours. Literally work, home, sleep. Dogs were mad at me. Then US Thanksgiving. Had a great time. Hosted 10 people, and my house finally looked good. (For a day) Then the busy season hit. Got real busy at work. Became Full time offically again. Christmas. Upset my Mom (but she won't tell), refused to drive 4 hours on Christmas day to see everybody. Took it easy on myself, went to his side on Christmas Day. Went to My side on Boxing day as soon as Mike got home from work. (He left two hours early). Less stress, less people to get upset over. Wish I could see every one on one day.....but in the end this was better. For Us. Less Driving. I actually enjoyed Christmas. I was sad that I could not see everyone, and a tiny bit sad that this is the route I had to go, but in the end, I did it. and I believe I'll do it again next year. I think the time has come that I can't be at my parents bright and early Christmas Morning, in my PJ's, raiding my stocking while helping preparing Christmas brunch. I REALLY missed Christmas brunch! lol and its soooo much fun to hand out the presents and watch everyone open them. Its my favorite part. But....to keep my sanity I choose to go to my hubby's side. It was a lot of fun too. New traditions for a new life. Sometimes its hard to grow up. Sometimes I wish my sister would. Then we might get along again. Then again, maybe we wouldn't.

So here it is January. In the Year 2011. I've got a new last name, I still feel the same. I'm (finally) combining our household after 5 years, learning to live as an "US", instead of a ME. I'm really looking forward to 2011. Lots of Love, Learning and Laughter in my future. I can feel it:)

I'm proud of the fact that I figured out how to get my wordpress blog here in blogger world. So its all under one roof now. I'm still a forum moderator at Art Freckles. I love it. I promise to update this blog more frequently. I promise to watch my sugar levels. I promise to treat myself right this year, both mentally & physically. I promise to get those Thank you notes worked on! This Month! I also promise to take down that damm Christmas Tree! and lastly I promise to FINALLY get my craft room in order. I'm itching.....may I repeat that... ITCHING to scrap!!

Till next time!

What a night!

Well, I know its safe to go to work tommorrow - Spitfires Won 2-1 over Kelowna tonight! Now as I type - The Wings are tied 2-2 with Obama's team..... they better kick ass tonight. Or a couple of certain co-workers will make my life a living hell at work. Moping......etc...and lets not forgot about DH - Oh Boy! He goes crazy over Detroit Play Off Hockey. Its Insane!

So I managed to watch the AI Finals Tonight. I totally think Adam rocked over Kris. This post has a great read on the show if you missed it. Never mind that it's titled 03/19/09 - its a big fat typo. BTW Kara's song SUCKED. Just felt the need to get that out there! Kris looked like he was in shock all night for being up on stage as one of the finals. Too bad it wasn't Danny!!

(((From all the shouting going on in my living room - I believe The Red Wings just scored! Go Wings!)

Back to AI:

And yes I voted! The little recording told me, "Thank you for voting for Contestant One!" Thank you very much. I do walk the talk ya know:)

Other News:

What a day! I have officially lost my glasses. They are somewhere in this house. Very Scary. DH & I have checked everywhere - and no luck. Even the custom officer searching my truck this morning didn't see them. Darn!! lol
After work We bought ten, I repeat TEN tennis balls for the pups. They were in heaven! It was like watching the Easter egg hunt for dogs. Max had 7 in his pile, poor Maggie only had 3. But at least she brings the ball back for you to throw it again *giggles*

I've been officially informed that the Wings Won! Whoohoo!!

It's getting late - I think I'm overtired with all this rambling here,,,,rofl.

Good Night!

Vote for Adam!

My thoughts:)

If I Didn't Have Pets......

I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.

My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.

When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.
I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space
several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.

I would have money...and no guilt to go on a real vacation.
I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians,as I put their yet unborn grand kids through college.
The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.

My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.
My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere.

My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.
I would no longer have to Spell the words B-A-L-L, F-R-I-S-B-E- E, W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, B-I-K-E, G-O,
R-I-D-E

I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.
I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.

I'd look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading 'mud' season.

I would not have to answer the question 'Why do you have so many
animals?' from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get.

How EMPTY my life would be!

Thanks Jill for posting this to Windsor Loving Homes....

Baby It's Cold Outside:)

Mike took this picture Yesterday Morning Around 9AM or so. (-16F = -31C) It had actually warmed up from -25F (-31C) when I went to work..... Oh and this is Fahrenheit btw...

So here's some new Snow Pictures from early on this week, before the -25 degree weather, and the dumping of snow we received today. The snow is officially higher than my front porch AGAIN. *Sigh* So grab a cup of java and enjoy the pictures:)

What Max & Maggie Look Like Outside:

Well I can not figure how to post this video to the the blog:

So Check Out THIS LINK!


Cheers!

Max & Maggie

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Some of my Favorites:

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They look so furious in that last one, and they play so great together! Maggie fits right in, Max is ecstatic that someone plays just like him, and Life Is Good!!

Now we really are Ten Legs Walkin' Again!! Yeah!!

I can not wait till Thursday!!!!

Ohhh I'm super duper excited!!!



She's currently known as Honey........soon to be known as Maggie May. She's a 4 month old Heinz 57 and just the sweetest thing you ever saw!!

I'm so geeked!!!! Now I'm off to puppy proof the house!!!

Stuffed Animal Surgery & Art Freckles:

Daffy - along with a few others - had "surgery" again to repair Max Damage. We put them on top of the fridge as they are damaged - and I was beginning to realize that the top of the fridge was full! LOL So Yesterday I managed to stay awake long enough to do "surgery" on Max's Friends...... The poor guy takes this seriously, hangs out with me until they are all done and in a pile by him....then he will play. I think Daffy's just about had it......Penguin is a close second. He's lost both arms and legs - but I added a squeaker to him to make him a little more interesting. He'd be in the photo to - but Max stole him off the couch before I could take the picture! lol

On another note:




The Art Freckles October Kit is here!! Check it out HERE! Don't forget to check out Week 3 Giveaway on the Art Freckles Blog too!

I've been framed!

Shannon Framed my U See, I See ~ SnS July ~ Summer Breeze Kit LO over at SNS! I'm so geeked!! HERE is the post! Thank you Shannon!

SNS Summer Breeze Kit

What a fun kit to work with! I made a couple of cute cards for my nieces:



The Foam Cat Card uses Kiwi Green Satin Edge Organza from the SnS July ~ Summer Breeze Kit for the cats whiskers. Fun card to do, used all scraps except for the foam cat:) Sorry for the bad scan - I think its because it was so thick?

The Monkey Card used the Huge White Ric Rac - #0012 from the to balance my felt bookmark Monkey:) All other items are from my stash:)



From the SnS July ~ Summer Breeze kit I used Turquoise Satin Edge Oganza & White Twill Tape. Other Products Used: Cosmo Cricket Chipboard Letters, Junkitz PP - Basic Hoops White, Heidi Grace Rub ons, White & Black Pen, and Staples. Created for Brittney's GDT Colorless Challenge & for the ABC Challenge - J is for...



From the SNS July Summer Breeze kit I used the Canary Yellow Satin Edge Organza. Other Products used: Glimmer Mist - Olive, Junkitz PP (Earth Circles), Junkitz Run Ons, Just Corina by Prima Fancy Felt Matties, ZZ Button, Stash Chipboard, bling & a black pen. Created for the ABC Challenge - J is for...



From the SNS July Summer Breeze Kit I used: White -Turquoise - Green Multi Stripe Grosgrain - #0415, Canary Yellow Satin Edge Organza - #0414 & Turquoise Satin Edge Organza - #0191. I also used White Mini Pom Pom Fringe - #0027 as well. Patterned Paper is from Me and My BIG Ideas 12x12 Paper Pad - Modern Milan, Thickers, Karen Foster Rub Ons, Stash Metal Embellies, White & Teal Cardstock.

Go Get your SNS July Summer Breeze Kit while you can! Its such a great kit to work with!

What has been keeping me busy - the whole month of July.....

Well...... after taking care of Lucy, Then Mike, Then Myself......I did not clean up my scrap room in a very, VERY long time. After I started feeling better, I had the itch to clean. Who knew a sinus infection would last a month? Joanne's had a wicked Fourth of July sale, and I bought two organizers at a wicked price. (Way better than the sale price this week! Woohoo!) This is what started the ball rolling. So the following photos may offend you neat freaks out there - but I decided I could show them now that my room actually clean, been scrapped in, and STILL clean!!

These photos were taken about 10 days or so into the organization. Day One was like a Bomb went off in my Room - and I refused to take photos... I cleaned up my room a little bit after work everyday, and spent many free hours on weekends on it. Mike has not seen much of me lately - teehee.

BEFORE PICTURES:



Looking into the room and looking out to the door - while organizing my embellishments...



Around the second weekend in I had a Brain Fart of bringing my Mom's old Buffet into the room, and removing one of my two scrap tables. I found that I was piling stuff on one table anyway, so it was not a big deal to remove it for prettier storage. It also got it out of the kitchen - Yeah!!





Here's the "Crap" Table - lol



And yes - There is a TV somewhere........



And Max hamming it up for the camera...... and getting giddy with excitement to possibly see the floor again....



OK so are you ready??????

I now I am now typing to you from a stress free and CLEAN desk - OMG......... In a CLEAN room...... that I can see the carpet........and that Max is currently sleeping on my foot, even though he has TONS of room to stretch!!

Are you ready!! (Can you tell I'm super excited!!)

Here is the view from the door:



See that Chair Mat? That cost me a huge bruise on my foot and two sliced up fingers last Sunday. Staples has the most unsafe display I've ever seen, and no one helped me till I got to the register. Here's a hint - never ask a Staples Cashier for a band aid - they do not keep them under the desk - and they need to call a manager to come all the way up front - just to go all the way back again for a band-aid. I do not feel bad I bled all over the store and counter after that.

Below is to the right of the door. My Mom's old Buffet is there, along with Max's Toy Box. All of his toys end up in here anyway, so its easier to have the box in here too.



Front View of the Buffet - It houses my Homemade clip it up, my jar of buttons, my 12 x 12 album, a Max Photo, a framed 6 x 12 LO and my card holder.




The top drawer has all my small containers of stuff I sometimes use, as well as all my future altering projects. The Bottom Right Drawer houses my tools I use on every LO, The middle drawer houses all of my fabric and sewing projects, and the drawer on the left houses all of my glues. Underneath the buffet - the clear container with the black lid - it all of my Cardstock - 8 X 11 & 12 x 12 - separated by colour. I also have vellum in there too.  I had absolutely no idea I had that much cardstock! All my die cuts and future RAKS are housed in the old Black Suitcase, and my sewing basket is on top of that.



This rack that houses my paints, inks, well really anything messy - I found at the Relay for Life Yard Sale. Someone donated it, so I bought it, I thought it was perfect for what I needed! It is sitting on my first organizer. The Drawers are sorted Rub on & Bling, Chip Board & Ghost Crap, Letters (non - chipboard), and lastly, Dog & Cat Embellishments.



This is my sewing machine and wishblade table, nice and safe in the corner. Easy to move the sewing machine to the table when I need it, or when I'm using the wishblade. The sewing machine is all ready to go with my new favorite thread - invisible thread! I love it!



This is my actual scrapping table. I have a beautiful view out my window of lavender & purple coneflowers right now. My old kitchen stuff (forgot the official name tonight - sorry) has found a new home housing all my pens, knifes, scissors, brushes, bone folders, well anything really that fits in it. lol Some new favorite stamps, and scrap paper for doodling (I'm a doodler), my Big Bite, My Ott Lamp, and a small container to house my small items (brads and stuff) that I want to use on whatever I'm working on. This is so much neater than the before! Underneath the table, I have plastic containers sorted by - photos, envelopes, scrap paper, card kits & blank cards, metal & felt fusion & ribbon slides & paper frills & small embellies (this is one container), and extra of my ribbon container - filled with lace & holiday ribbon, my tackle box - contains eyelets sorted by colour, brads sorted by colour, and chipboard letters - sorted by letter. I have a container of punches, and last but not least is my recently sorted and thinned out sticker collection. Yes I still have room for my feet! Its really deep under there!



To the left of my table is my ribbon storage. I went to Big Lots and got a wicked deal on two more as I had outgrown the two I have, and I now have room to grow. Ribbon is sorted by Savvy N Sassy Ribbon, then black/white/brown & one for multi coloured non SNS Ribbon.



Here's my Scanner and Printer....



My Desk that I type to you all from....



The Top of my desk...



Here are the containers that started it all, the black one underneath the window.  Each Container is labeled as follows - Flowers, Flowers other, Templates & Texture Plates, Fancy Pants, Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, Baby Crap, Fall-Halloween-skull stuff, card embellies - friend, family & love crap, MM embellies, & Summer-travel-beach. I may have an unconventional labeling style, but it makes sense in my head, honest. My Scissors are housed on top for now. My Paper Racks are sorted by manufacturer - then the bottom ones houses browns, blues, reds, blacks, yellow, orange, the dreaded PINK and themed (think Army, Batman Garfield) patterned papers.





Ahhh ha! I do have a TV!!!And its freshly dusted and you can see the top of it!



Can you see how happy Max is now!!



Here is where I have one of my "Lucy Shrines" as I call them.  I just look to the left while typing and there she is. Some favorite photos of her, her two favorite stuffies, and her collar.



Thanks for taking a peek into my scrap space!! Now if I can only get the rest of the house to look this good!!