Thank Goodness We Have Two Heaters

Because the downstairs one isn't working and it's mighty chilly down there.

Scrapbook Layouts

So my final scrapbook count was 70 pages for the weekend. Not a record (that was 100), but I am satisfied with the number I got done. It was fun to get some recent and old pictures cropped.
This page I lifted from my mom's scrapbook stash. It was already done so I just had to put the pictures on it. I chose some random goofy pictures of L. So easy to do.
This layout we were swimming at Melissa and Joe's neighborhood pool in August. The water was so pretty. And L's colorful suit made the page even better.
Preschool field trip to the zoo. Lexi and L had a great time together despite the hot and sticky weather.
One of my favorite layouts. Four generations of girls. We take this picture pretty much anytime we are together. But the layout also recognizes my mom before (top) and after she lost a lot of weight. I am so proud of her!

Til next time! (Sept. 2011)

Continuation of CAG

So this is my desk at Crop a ganza. It holds my essentials. Pens, adhesive, lotion, hole puncher, Kleenex. On the floor lies my box of photos (it holds 1000 pictures and I've filled it before) and my crop carrying bag which holds all of my paper and my finished layouts. I've gone to this crop enough times that it's pretty easy to remember everything and make the unloading and loading part of the trip less painful. Speaking of, one of my HUGE guilty pleasures about being at CAG (besides the obvious not being responsible for anyone but me) is the massage I get while I'm there. Yes, there are massage therapists at CAG and she takes away all of my tensions. I love CAG and appreciate every time I'm there.

Crop a Ganza

Tonight is our first night at CropaGanza. You say, WHAT???? It's where 180 ladies meet to scrapbook their photos, visit, shop and socalize. It's a great time to kick back, relax and not think/worry about anything else. I can't get my picture uploaded, so I'll work on that tomorrow. So far, I've scrap booked 9 pages. And Jill is chastising me to get back to work. So more tomorrow.

Book Club Girls

Tonight I met with the girls for our (almost) monthly book club meeting. Tonight, we went out. Chris was the hostess, but she's leaving for Canada on Sunday and didn't want to cook or clean. We talked about our selection, "Half Broke Horses". We all agreed the book was well written and it made understanding how the mom of "The Glass Castle" was the way she was.

I really enjoy being with these women. They are witty and keep me smiling. We talk about the book for awhile, then chat about what ever is going on in our lives.

The View From My Reading Spot

I love our master bedroom. It is one of my favorite places to read.

Blizzard of Oz

The weather people say we're in a blizzard. Although there hasn't been a ton of accumulation of snow, the wind has been howling. I was the unlucky person in my house who had to go to work. The drive there wasn't bad and really, neither was the ride home. But there were many people stuck in the snow when they were trying to get from a side street to a main street. At times, the view was pretty and I couldn't take a picture while driving and it wasn't pretty at home. While the rest of my car is clear, the back part looks like the blizzard.