Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Hurricane Ike

These pictures are from my Aunt Fern and Uncle Carl's neighborhood just outside of Houston. Think about how far inland Houston is and they still suffered quite a bit of destruction. My Aunt and Uncle were lucky not to have any damage to their home, but the house next door did as well as the house across the street. I am just so happy that they are okay. They did have to leave due to power outages, but they are safe and well-praise Jesus!

Monday, September 22, 2008

*AAHHH!* I've been tagged!

I rarely ever respond to these by email, but I thought it would be fun to post here. Plus, it will give me a record of what is going on with me right now.

THE FIVE TAG

10 years ago I:
1. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy
2. I drove a white turbo Mazda 626
3. I lived in a studio apartment on P Street
4. I worked as a service clerk at a crane company
5. I was a single mom juggling child care and work

5 things on today's "to do" list:
1. Get an oil change in the van
2. Do my philosophy homework
3. Workout with Deena
4. Go to the chiropractor
5. Watch Edward Scissorhands again with the kids

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Sabra hummus with crackers
2. Sesame seed honey cashews from Trader Joes
3. Pretzel Thins
4. Candy corns
5. Fruit

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Hire a driver
2. Pay off my house
3. Put in a pool
4. Send my kids to private school
5. Buy an airplane and learn to fly it

5 places I have lived:
1. Oklahoma City, OK
2. Odessa, TX
3. Sacramento, CA
4. Newberry Park, CA
5. Lawton, OK

5 jobs I have had:
1. Burger King drive thru cashier
2. Babysitter
3. Accounting Assistant
4. Service Clerk
5. Mommy

I am tagging:
Sonda
Tonja
Jen Pells
Sharmaine
Sandra

Rules: Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you've answered the questions on your blog.

Okay, now I really must get to work! ;)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

World Card Making Day

Please join me on October 4th for World Card Making Day. I plan to work on my Christmas cards, but I would love to see any cards you make. Just take a picture and email it to me: charissaarch@yahoo.com I will post them on my blog for the whole world to see. It doesn't matter if you are a novice or expert card maker, your inspiration is needed!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Fall is on it's Way!

Yesterday it finally began to feel like fall here. There were even some crunchy leaves on the ground. It seemed like it was hot, hot summer and then suddenly-aaaaaaaaahhhh!

Here are some pictures of the first day of school. I have two full-time students now. Miriam is really liking being a "Big Kid" and eating in the cafeteria. On the two days a week I'm in school they also eat breakfast there. She says she's still getting used to it. (Love that Girl) And my big 5th grader, Kean, likes his new teacher. Unfortunately, he has about an hour of homework a night now. We'll have to adjust to that.


















Also, over Labor Day weekend, Miriam and I went to the cabin with my fabulous friend, Nicole and her daughter Jamie. There were lots of giggles and the girls got along famously. Nic and I got a bit of scrappin' done and it was quite the relaxing weekend for both of us.
































I also wanted to share this tutorial on making some darling little pumpkins or apples out of old books. Garage sales, here I come!

And big HUGE congratulations to my friend, Sharmaine for placing SECOND in Scrap-n-Crop's Project Scrap-Away contest. Way to go!!! I am so very proud of you!