It's Been A Long Time...

Good Thursday morning! I took the morning off from work and before I had breakfast, or washed my hair or got out of my jammies, I MADE A CARD! Whew....who knew that working would interfere with so much of my fun time :) Just kidding, the job is going well, although it has been a big adjustment for my entire family. Our schedules are all varied and we catch glimpses of each other on most days, especially when hubby works evening shift for two weeks and of course, I am always on days. We are re-learning this two career family thing, and I must confess, having the year off was such a blessing. I had more time for the most important things...family, home, crafts :) I did teach VBS last week and I had 19-4,5,6 year olds in my class. I was exhausted, going straight to church after work and not getting home until 9 or 10 pm, but it was a great week.

For this card, I was inspired by the Cuttlebug Gate-Fold Challenge this week.
I strayed from their concept but used the fold on my card. I was so happy cutting, gluing and spray glittering! Ah, the simple things. Too bad I can't find a job in "Craft Nursing." I can see it now, therapeutic crafts taught by a licensed health care professional. Oh well, maybe it only sounds plausible to me ;)



My free time this morning is quickly passing, so I will say goodbye for now. Hope you all have a great day.

Hello!

Nothing new to show you this week, as I have been busy preparing to teach 5&6 year olds at VBS beginning this evening. I have been crafting, but it has been along the lines of David's 5 smooth stones, Gideon's lamps and the Armor of God! I am amazed at the things you can make with aluminum foil, glue, rocks and paper towel rolls :) Now that I have taken all of the VBS supplies out of my scraproom, I might get to do something creative next weekend! Something to look forward to. Last night was our VBS Kickoff and we certainly KICKED IT OFF with two great Christian Rock/Praise Bands, Ten:Nine, a local group and Coals of Fire from Tennessee. I don't know who enjoyed them more, the young kids or us "older" ones. Either way, it was a GREAT time! Hope your week is everything you want it to be and more.

Happy Belated 4th!

Hi all...happy belated 4th of July! We spent the week in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and had a great time. Here is a short glimpse of some of the highlights.

Hubby and I rode the "Tail of the Dragon," an 11 mile stretch of mountain with 318 curves. City dwellers found it to be amazing, to us, it was like riding here at home. We did end up on a couple of biker web sites though, with the photos available to us for a "small" fee, of course :)



Here is shot of my crew entering Dollywood. I am not sure who enjoyed it the most...the kids (who are the reason we went ;) or the adults (minus me), who rode the roller coasters.

My son, his fiancee, hubby and I had a great week together, although the kids had to come home midweek for work and church obligatons. Still, plenty of new memories to add to the album.

On Saturday, June 27, we hosted our 2nd annual 4th of July cookout at our house. This year we had about 85 people present, which is up from 53 last year. Many of our church family, friends and coworkers came. It was a fun filled day that lasted into the night and ended with a bonfire, roasted weiners and marshmallows.


This year, I awarded trophies for the softball players. Some were real, some gag...all were enjoyed. Example: MVP (for our Pastor), slowest runner (which was a wooden turtle), best catch (my son won that one), worst play of the game....LOL...lots of fun!


What a great week...tomorrow...back to work. Hope you all are wonderfully blessed.

Busy Time

Nothing creative this week...just busy, busy busy....getting ready for our 2nd annnual Pre-4th of July cookout this coming Saturday. We invite our entire church family, co-workers and friends to the hollow-fill area at our house and eat, play and fellowship ALL day! There are softball games, corn hole, inflatables and tons of food. It is alot of preparation, but also SO MUCH fun! Can't wait! Then on Sunday morning, we leave for a week in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee with friends. Can't wait for that either.

At Last.....

At last....I made something! Okay, so it is only a couple of cards, but hey, my scraproom hasn't seen ANY action in a very long time! This evening when I came home from work, I just wanted to MAKE something....besides dinner :) So, an hour or so in my favorite room provided me with some much needed "recreation" time and also cards to give to two co-workers, one coming, and one going.



For this card I used Nature Preserve Recycled Cardstock, DCWV Cardstock, Prima Flower and Button, Amercian Crafts Ribbon, Katie and Co Stamp. It's for the girl that is leaving to work elsewhere...it says BLOOM.....where you're planted.



For this card I used Pressed Petals Cardstock and cut butterflies from the same and Studio 18 rhinestones. It welcomes the girl coming.

I am enjoying my new job, although it does seriously cut into my craft time :) and I must confess, I do miss all of that quality family time that we seem to snatch only seconds of now. But I am blessed, nonetheless, and I certainly have much to be thankful for. So, until I squeeze in a moment and channel that creative energy towards something tangible, I wish you smiles....and plenty of scrapping time!

It's Been Awhile :)

Wow....my blog is out of date....and no time to create! I was just sitting here thinking that tomorrow is Friday....and I have scheduled activities all day Saturday and Sunday. No rest for the weary! Can you tell I am back to work....whine...whine...whine :) Just kidding....It will take me some time to adjust.

Last weekend we had a 3 day Youth Revival and LockIn...here are some of my favorite people. We had a great time.




Packer update: Isn't he the oddest looking little dog? His body is waaay to long for his head and legs. He looks like a little animal threw together with left over parts. But, I love him anyway. He is NOT happy that I am working. He has been getting into mischief almost everyday and goes wild when I walk in each evening. As soon as I sit down, he's in the chair with me...for the duration. It is good to come home to a warm puppy :)




Hope your day is great.

This Week's CPCM Challenge

Hi all....I hope that you are having a beautiful, sunny day wherever you are! This weeks CPCM Challenge is to use ribbon on a LO and feature a blessing in your life. This is my answer to that challenge. My niece, Amber Goble, is doing a great job as a member of their design team and I love her weekly challenge, although, Amber, I still cannot get my LO to upload to their gallery. Any suggestions?




Yesterday afternoon, I took Packer out for a nice romp around the yard while hubby was cutting grass. He loved it and spent most of the time chasing the lawnmower...at a safe distance of course ;) I could definitely see the "hound" in him when he scented a squirrel that eats in our Walnut tree. He kept playing and then going back to the tree to look for that wonderful "furry critter" that left that delicious smell :) He didn't know to look up, so, of course, he didn't spot him.

Hope your day is great!