Befuddled

Yes, I am. I am befuddled (great word huh) by how people can keep up with their blogs. How do they do that? How do they have something to talk about every day and actually blog about it? I don't have anything noteworthy to talk about every day. If I did blog every day it would go something like this....Got up at 6:15 a.m., went to the bathroom, took a shower, woke up my kids. I then wash my face, put on face lotion, dry my hair and then sit down to put on my face. I sit down an apply my Bare Minerals (love that stuff!) I take my medicine and head to the kitchen to eat breakfast (usually consisting of Special K cereal.



I load up my kids, my dog, Gizmo, and jump in my car and head to work. I do boring work all day long...then I get to come home.



Once home, I sit down for a little while and catch up on some of the shows I Tivo'd. Then my hubby comes home and we ask each other what we are going to do for supper. We come up with some creation, we cook it, eat it, I clean up...watch some more tv or craft in my room...or search the internet or read blogs. Then I go to bed. Exciting, huh? Who wants to hear that every day? I don't even want to do it every day, let alone blog about it.



Anyhoo....big weekend ahead...the big 5 year anniversary! My husband and I are going to rent a house on Tim Fords Lake, which has a private dock, so we will be taking our boat. We are going to do some fishing, some boating, some relaxing (wish they had a hot tub), some picnicking, relaxing some more. I am really looking forward to it. We will be able to stay until late Sunday night, and we are going to try to get there early on Friday to get a full day in. I will let you all know how it turns out. We are taking some things along in case of rain...such as cards, DVDs, etc. I guess we could still fish because the dock is covered.



I am supposed to find out the end of this week if I have rheumatoid arthritis or not. I went to see a rheumatologist, and he and my primary care doctor do not believe it is rheumatoid, they think it is osteoarthritis, which would be great! So, we will see.



I am trying to get a lot of doctor issues out of the way over the summer. I am getting my daughter's shots caught up tomorrow...then in July she is going to get her eyes checked again and new contacts. I am going to get my eyes checked and probably new glasses and contacts. I have an elective colonoscopy scheduled. I also need to get my daughter to the dentist and referred to an orthodontist....the fun begins! not.



I hope to plan some fun weekends with the kids before they go back to school. We are going to Myrtle Beach for the fourth of July. We want to take them to Six Flags over Georgia and the aquarium in Atlanta.



Gee, doesn't that sound like a fun summer. Along with all that I am also working at a local bead store part time. I actually enjoy doing that...it is like getting paid to play. I have met a lot of nice people while working there.



Well, will check back in...maybe it will be sooner than a month.



Ta ta

Where Does the Time Go?

It has been a long time since I have come to my blog. It seems life has been so hectic that I never have time to sit down and write.

So, let's see what has happened since the last time I wrote. My daughter's husband lost his mother in April. She had liver cancer. She was a wonderful woman...she always had a smile on her face. She loved her three sons and husband very much. She never complained. I know she will be missed by so many.

My son is in Washington, DC. He is on a week-long field trip with his school. They are doing all sorts of fun things. They have gone to Arlington Cemetary, The Smithsonian, President's Park, Williamsburg, and on Friday they are going to Busch Gardens all day. He is having an amazing time. I am glad he had the opportunity to be a part of this.

I recently went to the doctor and found out that I have tested positive for the RA factor, which means I have rheumatoid arthritis. I have had a little joint pain off and on in my fingers. Nothing that was unmanageable. I have an appointment with a rheumatologist in June to see what my treatment may be. I am not opting for conventional treatment. So many of those drugs are so toxic to your system...I am hoping for a more natural course of treatment. I guess we will see once I meet with her. It rather bums me out that this is what my future is holding...but then, I know it could be a lot worse.

We had an opportunity to go out in our boat a couple weeks ago. It was really nice. It was one of the rare days we have had sun. We have had rain almost every day! The lake was beautiful. The water is still very cold, but the sunshine was wonderful. My youngest daughter went with us and had a great time.

This Sunday is Mother's Day. I hope all of you mothers out there have a wonderful day.

We have twins!

Well, almost twins, they are beautiful, quiet, and don't eat much! They were delivered yesterday - new GE Profile washer and dryer in champagne. They are awesome. Doing laundry is a delight. I can't get over how quiet they are...you can't hear them at all. We also got the smart dispense which depending on the weight of your load dispenses the correct amount of detergent, fabric softener and water. So they are great energy savers. The kids love them as well. My daughter, who is 12, actually unloaded the washer and put the clothes in the dryer. She hasn't ever done this before! It's nice. Aren't they beautiful?!

My best friend came up this past weekend. It sure was nice seeing her. I miss her so much. She moved back to Nashville last year...actually Greenbriar, which is near Goodlettsville. We had a great time visiting and making jewerly together. She wasn't feeling good, however. After she went home on Sunday she went to the doctor...she has an upper respiratory infection and an ear infection. Bummer. The last time we got together she was sick. I hope next time she will feel good. I am starting to get a complex! The great part is one of her daughters is my daughter's best friend. So, all in all it was a great weekend.

I also did a little shopping the other day and bought some new spring clothes. Just a few to update my wardrobe. Now I need to go through my closet and get rid of things I don't wear or that are out of style. I hang on to my clothes for so long, it is terrible! That is a chore for later.

This weekend I am looking forward to my in-laws coming into town. They came up on January to spend my birthday with me, but I ended up having to go to Oklahoma for my father. So, we are going to do the birthday thing this weekend. They are great people, and I love them very much. Mom is going to help me with knitting. I want to knit a pair of socks, and you have to use four needles...I tried but I got totally lost! She is a great knitter, and I know she will be able to help.

Maybe one day I will get better at this blogging thing. I have so many pictures I need to post!

Until next time -

Announcement

Hi all, I would like to announce the opening of my Etsy Shop - Nick-a-leena. This is near and dear tomyheart. I am very passionate about jewelry making, and I hope you find something that you love on my site. If you don't, let me know, and I would be glad to custom make you what your heart desires. I still have a lot of pieces that are not loaded onto etsy yet, so please keep checking back.

You will see on the sidebar that I have a link to my etsy store.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

I still will be papercrafting and sewing, so as I make projects, I will be better at posting them here.

Hope you check often, and I hope to hear from some or you...or better yet, see pics of you wearing one of my pieces.

Until later.

Another Papertrey Challenge

Papertrey Ink is having another challenge. You need to create a card for your friend. I am submitting the same card I did for the sketch challenge. Just so happened I made it for my friend.

Papertrey Challenge 2

Papertrey is having another challenge. Check out Nichole Heady's blog. The challenge is to make a card from a sketch provided to you.

My card uses all Papertrey Ink supplies with a few exceptions. My card consistes of Papertrey Ink cardstock: Raspberry Fizz and Sweet Blush (black cardstock is Stampin Up); Pattern paper is Raspberry Fizz Mix (Papertrey Ink). Stamp sets are Papertrey Ink: Spiral Bouquet and With Sympathy. Black Rhinestones are from Glitz Designs. Scalloped edge was with a Martha Stewart punch.

Papertrey Challenge

This is a card I am submitting for the Papertrey Challenge. The challenge was to use the colors Pure Poppy; Summer Sunrise; Ripe Avocado and Ocean Tides. I had to substitute some colors. I used Pure Poppy; Lemon Tart; Aqua Mist; and Spring Moss.

I cut the card stock in pieces, mounted Sticky Tape on the front of my card and lay the pieces on the Sticky Tape like a mosaic. I then poured black embossing powder over the mosaic and heated it. I then covered all the mosaic with Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder. I used Papertrey stamp sets: Fresh Alphabet, Borders and Corners (Heart) and Shapes by Design.

This is going to be my husband's Valentines card this year.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by.

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