Winner of the NSD Rak

from theArt Freckles Blog Hop is Nicole!



Enjoy your goodies!!

Relay for Life Bake Sale

Did pretty good I think! We raised almost $300 for our team:)

Like Cupcakes?

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Stella helped us out as well:) Yummy cupcakes!

And she makes great Cakes too:)

Interesting...

Received in an email:

At a meeting of the AARP (American Association of Retired People) they showed a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20 year old. The contest was Titled 'u @ 50'.

This video won second place. When they showed it , everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause.

So simple and yet so brilliant. Take a minute and watch it.






Enjoy!

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....

2 Design Team Calls!

**Sticky Alert** Scroll down for the newest posts! xo

Art Freckles is a brand new online kit company, and we are looking to add another member to our Design Team! We provide great quality kits, as well as a friendly inspiring community. This current call is for a 6 month term running from January 1st to June 30th, 2009. We will also select 2 runner up guest designers as well!

To apply please send the following information to admin@artfreckles.com :

- Full name, mailing address, email address and Art Freckles forum name
- 2-3 examples of your work; layouts, cards, or altered items (these do not have to be newly created for this call)
- link to any online galleries that you wish to share
- brief bio. telling us about yourself and why you'd like to be on the Art Freckles team
- list of any current or past design teams you've been on
- link to personal blog

(DEADLINE DECEMBER 28TH, 2008 ~ MIDNIGHT EST)

Design Team Member will be expected to:
- create 3 projects per month with our kits (layouts, altered items, or cards)
- post these creations on our blog and in our gallery- post 1 (one) challenge per month in our forum
- be active in the forum and comment in the gallery regularly
- post a 'how-to' on our blog 1-2 times per 6 month term
- contribute to, and participate in crops (1-2 per term)
- be responsible in overseeing the pubcalls section of our forum, and promote Art Freckles wherever possible

Some benefits include:
- recognition through picture and bio on our website
- a free Art Freckles kit to design with each month
- a link to your personal blog from the Art Freckles blog
- occasional buying opportunities at special Design Team discount

Deadline for entry is December 28th, 2008 ~ midnight EST. The successful candidate will be announced January 1st 2009. Good luck to all!



Savvy n Sassy will be looking for TWO energetic and creative designers who love ribbon to join our design team!

If you are interested in receiving a new and exciting ribbon card in the mail each month filled with beautiful designs and colors then this call is for you!

Each month you will receive our Ribbon Kit of the Month in the mail. In turn, you will provide for us three projects/layouts to showcase in our gallery. These items created are not sole property of Savvy N Sassy. You will be able to post them in other online galleries, blogs, submissions etc. The only stipulation we ask is that you just add in the "ribbon provided by Savvy N Sassy" phrase when sharing your layouts.

You will also be responsible for 1 or 2 "How to" entries on the Savvy n Sassy Blog. You'll also be responsible for participating in our "Frame of the Day" and "Question of the Day".

Design Team members will receive a discount on stock in store and free shipping on purchases with each months kit. (as long as they are lettermail, larger items will be charged extra)

As a design team member, we are seeking individuals who are interested in bonding with the team as a whole, have time to post and upload layouts to share and inspire with everyone on a regular basis. All applicants must be active in the forum/gallery in that they are familiar with our members and the overall environment of SnS.

If you are interested and believe you would be a fit for our team then please submit the following:

-- User name in SNS forums
-- three projects or layouts showcasing your use of ribbon (created in the last 3 months)
-- small bio about yourself including email and snail mail address
-- list of any other design teams you are on
-- please acknowledge how much time you are comfortable with to devote to Savvy n Sassy each month
-- Link to your Blog
-- Link to your online Gallery
-- Why would you like to be a Designer for Savvy n Sassy?

Term begins January 1st, 2009 and runs until the end of June 2009

Submit your application by 12 Midnight (MST) Dec 23rd to:

submissions@savvynsassy.com

New team will be announced on Dec 30th.
Good Luck!!!

Happy Remembrance/Veteran's Day!

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
— John McCrae

"A woman places a poppy at a makeshift memorial to Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa, Nov. 11, 2006. (Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press)" CBS News.com

Max & Maggie

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Some of my Favorites:

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[caption id="attachment_489" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Poor Max had no idea Maggie knows Kickboxing!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_476" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Holy Teeth!! I see a future Bat Dog here Do You?"][/caption]

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!!

Art Freckles

Shannon is living the dream. She is starting her own kit company, called Art Freckles officially on November 1st. I'm honored to be asked to be part of her Design Team. Thank you Shannon! She's hosting a pre-opening party on the Art Freckles Blog. Its going to be so much fun! Be sure to check out Art Freckles Etsy and the Art Freckles Website too! I love the Sept Kit, and it sold out Fast too!!

Congratulations Shannon! I wish you all the best in your upcoming adventure!!

I've been Tagged - Twice!

in the last month!

First by Aleks:

It’s a random tag and here are the rules!
1. Link to the person who ‘tagged’ you!
2. Post the rules on your blog!
3. List 6 random facts about yourself!
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post!
5. Let each person know they have been tagged by commenting on their blog!
6. Let the tagger know the entry is posted on your blog!

Ok Here it goes:

1. I've lived in two countries - USA & Canada
2. I work in one Country & Live in another. (I'm insane - I know)
3. I miss my greyhound every day.
4. I try to create every day, but most days after work I fall asleep on the couch.
5. I'm almost ready to have another dog. (shh...don't tell Max yet)
6. I love Tim Hortons in CANADA the bestest. (yes - that is a Renee Word!)

Now to tag 6 people.......hmmmmmm...

I Tag everyone that reads this!!! ROFL <-- That should be a least 6 people! I hope! LOL

Ann tagged me as well!



Here are the rules…

I have to pick 7 of my favorite blogs and…

1. The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated.

Here are some of my favorite blogs:

Shannon - Love the new look to your Blog!

Ann - this woman is a wicked Card Maker.

Aleks - I enjoy reading her blog - and she recently updated her blog look too!

Di Hickman - lots of stuff to learn here!

Ellen - She makes such Beautiful Projects - such an inspiration!

Ingrid - Another talented Lady!

Jen - Love to see her new projects!

Miranda - She is so sweet to write her blog in two languages!!

Wendy - I love to see what she's come up with next!

Monica - Makes Fabulous scrapbooking videos!

There are a ton more I read - just take a look at my blog links to the right---->

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Yeah!!! Woohoo!!! and as this is posting all by itself, it somehow knew to post at exactly my birthday!! ROFL.

All I can say is I was spoiled rotten for my Birthday! I was actually scared to cross the border on Friday, I had soooooo much stuff to bring home. My co-workers spoil me!!



Can you believe it! It fills up a couch!!

That's not all I got last Friday either! Rhea surprised me with goodies inside my box!!





Holy Crap Girl!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

and THEN: (can you believe it???)

Ann's RAK from the Trash your Stash Challenge came!! Holy!! Like I'm talking Super Fast!! I had her send to the house cuz I figured that Canada Post would take forever to go across country - well apparently they are on steroids this week!

Thank you Ann for a Lovely RAK!!
xoxoxox



OMG - Guess what Mike Got me!!!!!!!!!!! And I'm using it now as he gave it to me early!!!!!!!!! Are you ready?????????



Oh boy does my man give good prezzies!!! xoxoxoxoxox

Love, an older but never wiser...................................

Happy Mail Day!!!!!!!

Oh ya, Oh ya - and its not even my birthday!!!

My friend Shannon sent me a WICKED new PURSE! It was PERFECT timing too!!! My purse was held together with staples!!

Wanna see??????

It so ROCKS!!

Still want to see???

Well its BLACK

and WHITE

and it seriously glows in the dark!! HOW COOL IS THAT???????????????????????????????????





OMG I sooooooooooooooooooooo love it!!!


Check out Shannon 's Etsy shop, Art Freckles for your own bag! She has more than skulls!!


Thank you so much Shannon, and in my excitement over this purse, I believe I forgot to tell you how beautiful your card was 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!

Check this out:

OMG

My room is not even completely organized - but what a difference in how fast I can whip up a card!



Made for Ann's Trash your Stash Challenge over at SNS!

Happy Canada Day!!

Hope your day ROCKS today!!

New Design Team @ SavvynSassy!

Savvy N Sassy announced their new Design Team the other day. The Term runs from July 1 - Dec 31st 2008.



Goes to:

Ann
Laci
Aleks
Dalis
&
Tanisha!

Martina, Katie, Shannon and myself are staying on. Thank you Rhea!

Woohoo Girls! Way to go!! I'm looking forward to the next 6 months!!

I just want to say to: Vikki, Amanda, Christine, Dawn, Linda & Susan that the last 6 months ROCKED working with you all!! Love you!! xoxoxo

Relay for Life

So on Friday June 20th I participated in Relay For Life, in Windsor, ON. I was on my Sister's Team. We were known as "the Mighty G's Cheering for a Cure". I was fortunate enough to raise $450.75 in pledges through my co-workers and customers. Considering that Windsor's economy is shit right now, I feel amazed and so blessed : ) I believe Missy said we raised close to or just over $3000 as a team. I worked 6AM to 2PM on Friday, then went to my Mom's to shower and tried to nap (Buddy thought I should be licked to sleep), so that did not happen! LOL Mom helped me by sewing the doggy's bandanna's, I decorated them, then off to the KOA I went. I was there until 330AM or so, after the thunderstorm hit, I had had enough. I was also up over 24 hours at that time. Can you believe I had to WAIT at customs for almost 45 mins? I was home just after 5AM, a full 24hrs since I left for work. It was a fun time, love the atmosphere, the lighting ceremony, and the time with family & friends. Here are a few photos from Friday night.



Our Three Survivors - Mom, Missy & Marcy -



doggy bandannas

I love this picture of Dad & Uncle Rick:



Our Team Luminary: (Notice who is on the back! Yeah Lucy!!)





Group Photo: (Not everyone is here though)



Lighting Ceremony:



For More Photos Click HERE.

Windsor Greyhound Walk April 26th

Yesterday we drove over to Windsor to walk along the riverfront. It was for the Windsor Paws in Motion Walk to benefit Mi REGAP's senior and special needs greyhounds in their foster care program. They even have their own page on the website, Click HERE to see them. What a great time, My Mom, Dad, Jack & Buddy, and even Ricky showed up. Good Times!!

Saturday Morning I made Max a bandanna from an old shirt and printable fabric so he could represent Lucy. She really loved those walks with other greyhounds. It really brought out the diva in her. *giggles*



Max Representing the greyhound.



All breeds were welcome!



Starting the walk:



(I hung back to wait for Ricky...)





Mike & Max

Below Some While Walking Photos: ( I gave up on Ricky)








Look its where Mike & I met! The casino!!



Detroit - Just across the river!


(Must insert pictures of Max Representin') *Giggles*







Look who we found!!! Mom, Dad, Jack and Buddy!! Yeah!!!







Dad with Jack (sorry about cutting your head off Dad! Love you!! xoxoxo)



Buddy with Max, and Jack looking at the camera.



Such a pretty walk it was!







Halfway done!! Gotta turn around now!







I think Jack is lapping up the love here...... Look at that face!



No this is not Lucy - but Mom discovered he liked his belly rubbed just like she did!!















































Look Ricky Showed up!! Yeah!! (But we were done walking by this point hahaha)







Such a funny picture of him! I swear he is smiling!



Getting ready to say goodbye to Jack & Buddy!





Bye Bye Greyhound!





What your leaving?



This girl below, Sable is available for adoption! Here is her DETAILS!

Why don't you adopt Sable Today?



Max was so tired on the way home----> Yeah!!!



Thanks for looking!! I know I posted a lot of pictures, but I truely took way more! It was too hard to decide what to post!