So did you see it?

For some reason, I can't upload a bigger picture. But, my friends and I went to see "Water For Elephants" last night and it was awesome!! Nevermind that Robert Pattinson is the hottest thing to walk this earth (besides my husband of course).  I had read the book a few years ago and loved it. I was so happy to hear that they were going to make it into a movie. I was even more excited when I found out RPatz himself was playing the male lead!! *swoon*

Anyway, I highly recommend it! Its a great story set in the Great Depression. I don't think you need to read the book first, but I always love to read so I recommend the book too!

It's a beautiful Saturday here in Central IL. The sun is FINALLY shining and its a good temp. My friend, Michelle, and I went for a nice run this morning. This afternoon, I took the kids to see "Rio". A very cute movie. 

Today, I'm sharing a two page layout I did with Teresa Collins' "Celebration" line (which I totally puffy heart love!). I love all of the colors and and prints!  Especially the print where you can cut out triangles to make your own cute banner! :) 

Happy Sunday

Hello everyone!  Still been very busy around here. We've had two open houses so far and not many people walk through :( But, it's in God's hands so we're just waiting and praying.  At least our house has been clean! LOL The kids have been really good about keeping their rooms and play areas picked up. 

I also lost my grandmother on the 8th. She had been diagnosed earlier this year with Stage IV lung cancer. Grandma had been in poor health for a few years unfortunately.   I have felt a lot of stress lately missing my mom on top of this.  It brings back a lot of feelings of when Mom passed away.  I miss her every day! 

For Grandma's funeral, I was in charge of doing the photo collages and came across a lot of great old pictures. This one is of me and my mom..I must have been 18 months or so?  Mom look so young. I'm sure she was no older than 19.  It's just been so different going through life without her. I know she's with me, but I sure wish I could pick up the phone to call her. 

I'm trying to not let the stress get to me, but its been tough. I am also worried about a good friend of mine as well. I just keep praying things will get better for her. I feel helpless right now.

Today, I'm sharing a mini book I did for my hair dresser who had her first baby in February.  It's a little plain for my liking..but I find that when you don't have pictures before hand, it's tough to embellish. Anyone else have this problem?   Maybe its just me. LOL Honestly, my creativity has been lacking lately.  I'm sure its all about the stress. 

I'm back! (sort of)

So sorry for my absence!  The house is FINALLY on the market!  I can breath a little sigh of relief..but not much. We have an open house this weekend and trying to get ready for that. It's hard work trying to keep the house "showable" with two young kids. Thankfully, my hubby has been great about doing a lot of work!

I was able to get away this past weekend to scrap with a group of fun gals.  Unfortunately, I felt too stressed to be very creative.  :(   Stinks since I was really looking forward to getting away.  Friday before I was set to leave I received a call saying that one of my best friends was in the hospital due to a suicide attempt.  I was very upset because I had no clue my friend was struggling so badly. Plus, we lost a mutual friend almost a year ago due to suicide.  I was able to go visit her for about an hour. I'm glad to say today she is finally feeling better.  I hate this..I hate death. After losing my mom almost two years ago, I'm  overly sensitive about losing people. It just seems to be 1000 times worse now.  Doesn't help that my maternal 72 yr old grandmother is dying of lung cancer.  I left the retreat early and went to my aunt's for a family get together. Grandma has been living with my aunt for over a year and a half now. I hadn't seen Grandma in a few weeks and I was saddened about how much worse she was doing. She wasn't able to respond to any of us.  It reminded me a lot of when my mom was dying. Just very sad.  So if you smoke, please stop!! 

On the way home from East Peoria, my car was acting funny.   Unfortunately, one of the front tires came off (just adding to my stress). Plus, my cell was dead.   A group of good samaritans stopped and helped me and allowed me to use their cell phone.  One was a firefighter and was able to take the bad tire off. They stayed until my husband arrived.  He said I was lucky that I hadn't flipped my car. If I would have been going any faster, it could've been very bad.  At that point, I was just happy to be alive and had to laugh at the entire situation. 

I told my husband I think my scrap weekend deserves a "re-do" :)   I haven't convinced him of that yet!!

I will post pics of some of my work soon.  Until then, sharing a lay out that I did at my last retreat: