e-Published Again!

I am so excited! After coming home from Christmas vacation, I discovered that one of my layouts is featured in the Scrapbooks Etc. newsletter. I had posted this layout MONTHS ago and had forgotten I even entered it. Such a nice surprise!

We had a wonderful time at the Cabin again this year. It started snowing on Sunday and snowed hard all the way through Christmas day. On Friday we had a great time sledding in all the nice powdery snow.

Kean made the MAFYES ("Most Amazing Fort You've Ever Seen") and both kids had a great time playing in it.
The only sad part was when Poe got lost and was discovered frozen to the ground after spending two nights in the snow. She survived fine tho and appears no worse for the wear. She even tried to stay behind at the Cabin and was caught hiding behind Papo's chair. Fortunately I found her and brought her home.

I hope everyone had a blessed and safe Christmas. Happy New Year!!!

School's OUT!

After a really busy semester, I get a one month break for the Winter Holidays. Yay!!! I had a great time in both my classes and I'm really looking forward to the Spring Semester. Also, I expect to get an A+ in both Art Design and Critical Thinking. Sure wish I had put this much effort in last time I was in college...

Here is my Art final. We had to create a piece of art using a nursery rhyme that was assigned by our teacher. I had so much fun with this. I drew out the house and garage and then painted it with acrylic paint. I painted printer paper to make my own gray paper-it has a nice texture to it. I colored in the black and white images using chalk and Stickles. Then I used Crystal Effects on the balloons and the bicycle to make them glossy and stand out. I coated the entire piece in Mod Podge to preserve it. I'm so happy with how this turned out that I plan to frame it and hang it in Miriam's room. Too fun! This class opened up so many new techniques for me, I can't wait to take the Design 2 class.

Scrap Whispers Layout

Hello, Lovely People! My last Scrap Whispers round is over so I can now share this layout. It's the only one I've done in months due to school. I really need to figure out a way to include scrapping in my week since it is so grounding for me.

***If you want to play along at Scrap Whispers, the new round is starting soon. Just sign up by December 24th.***

Let's Say Thanks

Which Survivor I Am...

Which Survivor Castaway Are You?

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I just took this quiz over on BuddyTV. I am really enjoying this season of Survivor along with my friends at the Survivor Fans Podcast. However, after some exciting blind-sides, I think the rest of the season is going to be pretty predictable.

Halloween Pictures

Hello there! Mostly I have been busy with schoolwork and renovating my scrapbook room, so I haven't had much scrappy time. I have been playing Scrap Whispers, but I can't post that layout until the current contest is over.

In the meantime, here are some pictures from Halloween. We went trick or treating in the neighborhood, then took the kids over to my in-laws. There we had a tasty chili dinner and my MIL took the kids to the neighbor's house for more trick or treats. Then we went over to my friend Sara's and spent the rest of the evening in their wonderful company. Fortunately the kids' soccer games got rained out the next day, so Jerry and I spent the day painting. I should be able to post those pictures soon.

Exciting News for Jennifer Moon!

I am so excited for my sweet friend Jenn...she is getting her very first gallery show this weekend! Check out her blog for details. On Saturday you can meet with the photographers at Downtown Plaza. It has been amazing watching Jenn grow as an artist, she has a true gift and I am just thrilled for her...

As for me, I have not found any time to scrapbook or to even make cards lately. I feel kind of like I am on a speeding train and hanging on for dear life. I'm not stressed really, it just seems like there are never enough hours in a day. Maybe that's just what it's like being a grown up. My scraproom is a gigantic mess, but I have other pressing matters right now. I miss my scrappy time!

Miriam has now, in her words, "transformed into a Brownie." We had a lovely little ceremony for her troop last week. I must say she looks beautiful in brown! Miriam and I are having a blast in Girl Scouts, it is so well organized and teaches wonderful skills. We are fortunate to have a fabulous Troop Leader and a great group of girls and mommies as well.