Fantastic Vacation! New Freebie Template Also

Our vacation was so much fun! The weather in Orlando was glorious, warm and sunny every single day we were there.  The resort we stayed at was close to a Publix so I got us milk, juice, eggs, bread and cereal for breakfast and we of course ate elsewhere for lunch and dinner.  Matter of fact our first day there we went to Outback Steakhouse which was also across the street and dove into a nice juicy steak.  The Orlando Premium Outlet Mall was literally at our back door, as in we had a gate to walk over and just use our room key to let us back on resort property, so we hit that a couple of times to kill a few hours.  Yes I did do some shopping, I hit up the Coach outlet and bought my first every Coach purse(s)..........deals were incredible!  Got myself some Skeechers as well with a buy one get one half off.  That was my shopping spree done, lol.  The boy got himself some Vans, a couple hats and a pair of Skull Candy headphones that he just loves.  No touristy type 'souvenirs' for us.

Attractions?  Yep we did both Universal Parks, SeaWorld, Aquatica and a Pirate dinner and show.  As for Universal I bought a two day one park each day pass, word to the wise buy a one day two park pass.  Seriously we could have done both parks in one day, unless of course you want to wait hours and hours and hours for Harry Potter.  The Harry Potter part of the Islands of Adventure park was at capacity by 9:15 am and they were handing out times to come back.  So we lined up and got our time slot, with there only being two of us our time was only an hour and a half away.  Time to go investigate Harry Potter...................OH MY GOODNESS it was nuts there!  You could literally not move, people were lined up with an hour wait for butter beer.  We took a look around, attempted to walk to the back, found it difficult to move anywhere, looked at each other and got the heck out of there.  Ask me if it's great and I honestly can't tell you, neither of us wanted to stick around.  I ended up upgrading our tickets and we went back to Universal Studios where we went on the Simpsons Ride (best ride in the park) and the Mummy Returns (another fun one) again.  Honestly, Universal was fun but if I were to go back I'd just do one day and stick with Universal Studios, not go to Islands of Adventure.
SeaWorld/Aquatica----a blast!!! I bought the combo ticket which allowed us entry to both parks and it was good for 13 days after first use.  In other words we could go as many times as we wanted.  This was perfect!  Spur of the moment one afternoon we went to SeaWorld for a few hours and visited some of the exhibits.  I bought the $10 ticket that allowed us to feed Sea Lions, Sea Rays and the little Sharks rather than the $5 for each one.  The shark exhibit is so cool as you walk through a tube with huge sharks swimming overhead.  Of course a trip to the Penguin Emporium was on the list. I could have stayed all night and just watched them play.
Next day was Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park.  I want to say that I went on every ride!  Some were two person and others solo. B~man and I laughed and laughed the whole day.  Our favourite was Roa's Rapids where you just go in and let the current take you around, and there is a good speed going on as well.  We opted to wear the life jackets so you just lifted your feet and off you went.  Think we spent hours there and probably where we got our sunburns.  A definite must go to again for us. We headed back to SeaWorld for a couple hours to see some of the exhibits we didn't get to the afternoon before. Ticket has already paid for itself at this point.
Another visit to Aquatica and more fun in the water for us.  We both decided that rather than a pool something like Roa's Rapids would be cool to have in your backyard as we again spent hours zooming and floating around in there.  Later in the afternoon after becoming waterlogged we again hopped on the SeaWorld shuttle bus and back over to that park.  This time we went just for the shows, but we only wanted to see the dolphin one and  Shamu.  B~man was amazed at the dolphins and laughed as Shamu and the other Killer Whales splashed the folks in the splash zone.  We also had some fun paddling pink flamingo paddle boat around.
The Pirate dinner and show was a good time.  It is expensive though but you are paying for the show more than the meal for sure.  We were in the red section and our pirate's name was Jack.  A large group of high school students were also in our section so we definitely had enthusiasm for our pirate on our side.  There was singing, dancing, acrobatics, 'fighting' and audience participation for about two hours.
All in all........................a FANTASTIC week.  Now it's back to work and we were greeted with cold weather, rain and possible snow flurries :(.  Would love to go back next year but not sure if I can do it, going to see if I can somehow budget for it.

On to the template!  Here you go and hope you enjoy it :)

You can download it here: A Little Off

Vacation has begun!

First some bad news though :(  Took B~Man in to the dr. today for her opinion on the shoulder.  Official word, he is done for the rest of the season.  We will be cheering very loudly from the stands at the last 5 games and hoping the boys pull it off to make the playoffs.  Doctor said because he is still growing and the shoulder just not being a strong appendage she doesn't want to see him take a chance, hurt it again and this time it be serious or permanent. Makes total sense as he is only 13 and lots of sports ahead of him.

We are OFFICIALLY on vacation!!  I am blogging from our hotel room as we await tomorrow morning and our flight to Florida.  Crossed the border without any delays, which is why I wanted to leave late afternoon but before rush hour. We arrived about 3:30 and are just relaxing a bit before we head out for dinner. Next stop Orlando!

More Snow........Shoulder Update.....Insurance and Attack Cat

Seriously I am so over winter, bring on Spring.  Woke up this morning to 4" of snow, buses cancelled and flurries through out the day.  Just hoping for no weather problems tomorrow as we head over or Sunday, do not want a flight delay.

B~man's shoulder is feeling better.  He has full range in terms of raising his arm but certain movements are causing some pain.  First visit with the physiotherapist yesterday and all went well.  They gave him his exercises to work on while we are away so he can strengthen that shoulder and we have 2 appointments booked for when we get back.  Today I will be booking a doctor's appointment for when we return to see if he can get a return date to the ice.  Physiotherapist says it will probably be a few weeks, may be rest of season :(  but if he faithfully does his exercises and takes it easy he may be able to come back for the last few games.  We are hoping last week and this week plus the exercises will help speed the healing process.

Oh and we have to see the oral surgeon when we get back as well *sigh*  turns out the one tooth is coming in sideways and needs surgery in order to pull it out.  Poor guy.  His mouth will be beautiful when all done though and he has not complained one bit.  Matter of fact he smiles more with the braces then he did before, that makes me happy.

All I can say is thank goodness for insurance!  I am so fortunate to have benefits through my employer.  I would have done the braces regardless, just cut elsewhere, but it is nice to have a portion of it come back to me. We also have a yearly amount for Physiotherapy so that takes pressure off as well.  Now if only we could get some relief on the price of gas!

B~man has given the cat a new name..................Meow-zilla.  It cracks me up and I love it.  This all started the other night as we were sitting watching tv and the cat began attacking B~man's feet.  Every time he put them back on the floor the cat would come at them.  Now I think it is because his feet stunk thanks to this pair of skateboarding shoes that smell really bad and make his feet worse(they will one night just disappear). The cat was back at it again last night and I sometimes think my laughing eggs him on.  Oh well it is entertaining.  Now I ask, does this look like the face of a Meow-zilla?

He is a beautiful cat and I must add that quirky would be a good way to describe him.  You can only pet his head or under his chin.  He does not like belly rubs in any way, we know when he's angry with us as his ears go back and he squints.  On the plus side......he's quirky and does have a personality, just not always a sparkling one, lol.

Countdown Continues...Injury....Freebie Template

 First I want to say sorry about the 4Shared link, not sure why it is going all wonky.  I clicked on it and got an error message, then clicked a different time and it worked. So, I have just reuploaded the template from the other day to Box.net. I also have a new one for you at the end of the post :)
You can download it here: Random Circles

 

 My March break countdown continues......2 more sleeps!! We actually don't fly out for Florida until Sunday morning but are heading over the night before so I'm counting that as our official vacation start.

Injury...........first hospital visit due to hockey on Sunday.  B~man made a great play, a back check, a poke check around behind the net and BAM! Full steam into the boards.  I hated seeing him lay on the ice, usually he pops up right away but not this time.  I saw it happen so knew he had either knocked the wind out of himself or hurt his shoulder.  4 hours in ER in the town we were in and the result was a separated AC, we were sent home with a sling and a phone number for an orthopedic surgeon and notes for fracture clinic.  The latter part concerned and confused me.....I didn't understand the need for a surgeon and fracture clinic for a separation. Monday I called our doctor and it was recommended I attend our local hospital for follow up. Off we go for another visit to ER.......yep ready for another long day.  I explained what happened and why we were there.  New x-rays as they couldn't access the ones from the other hospital (makes no sense to me why not) and some more waiting.  It was ok though as we were sitting by some really nice people and a couple very friendly paramedics, made the time pass.  The results............same, a slightly separated shoulder but he only requires physiotherapy.......?? Why the difference?  I have no clue but I will take the second doctor's recommendation as he happens to be team doctor for the local junior team here............the team they get drafted to the NHL from, I'd wager a guess he knows a separated shoulder and appropriate treatment when he sees them, lol.

Kept B~man home yesterday for another day of rest, and I got my laundry done, bathroom scrubbed and living room dusted, he is also packed and ready..............I'm not though, tomorrow is when I'll get my stuff all pulled out.  Also have to make arrangements with the ex to get Meow-zilla (our cat) over to his place to watch while we are gone.

Here is another template for you and I hope the download works for you.  I have used Box.net again.
Download: In the Garden

Enjoy!!

A New Look!! Plus a Template.............free of course.

I am always so envious of the cute blogs out there and fully admit to being jealous of those who can do all the coding etc.  I am not one of those people, lol.  I did try looking at the code and try to figure out the sizes etc in order to do mine but it was just not happening, literally looked like a foreign language to me.  I went to the Graffiti Chicks blog and bought their Blog it Your Way templates, picked my kit (Fly with Me by Ellie Lash) and off I went.  Pretty happy with the way it turned out I already know what I would like to change.  I miss having my slide show of my layouts on the side and would love to add some pretties down the side. Maybe I will make that my summer project.............customizing my blog or should I say learning how.

Science Fair..........this has been a thorn in my side for the last few weeks.  The boy has known about it for well over a month and with many arguments it was finished on time.  He finally decided on a topic as I made him sit with me as we perused the web for ideas appropriate for his age.  Topic picked and off to buy materials for the experiments we went, thankfully not too expensive.  Write ups and experiments were done Sunday, he completed the backboard and got it all put together on Wednesday night.  Did I mention that it was due Thursday?  Loaded it up in the car Thursday and off we went to bring it in.  He presented it yesterday and said felt confident.  The boy got B+ and A's on it!!  While I am happy for him as he did work hard, it kind of blows me telling him he can't wait last minute and expect a good mark.

Now on to hockey.  We are nearing the end of the season and the boys still have a chance at making the playoffs, it's slim but they are still in it.  B~man plays defence and they are short right now with three of his defensice linemates out with injuries, needless to say it translated to a lot of ice last night.  It was every other shift as we only had 3 and they pulled a forward back to make it 4.  The whole team played awesome and it showed with a 3-1 victory over the first place team!  A night off Friday to be a kid, go to the dance and sleep at a buddies house and back in the rink tonight and again on Sunday.

Well I still have nothing accomplished in terms of getting ready to go away. I'm feeling a mental health day coming next week so I can get organized, right now Thursday is looking good.. but it may be Wednesday.

Our vacation begins!!

I have a template for you again tonight :)  Hope you like it and look it's got room for two pictures this time, lol.  You can click below to get the link.

Download: Random Circles
enjoy!!

March Break Countdown.....freebie template too :)

First of all I want to say thank you ladies for the comments about selling my rings. There was a company that was buying gold in town this past weekend and I did a bunch of my stuff in just to see. By 'stuff' I'm talking old necklaces, bracelets, odd earrings, little gold rings that I no longer wear and never will. Any way with the price of gold I walked out with $300!! I still have my wedding rings as I'm not handing over diamonds to only be paid for gold, kwim? To answer a couple questions, I did consider having them redone but the cost is unbelievable as all they can use is the diamond, so all new gold and setting.............way too much. I did consider keeping them for my son but really, what they are going to be for him? I guess he could put them away and one day give them to his wife or daughter. Who knows, it's not urgent and I may be over it in a couple weeks, lol.

March Break countdown is on!!!!! 11 days until departure and I am sooo ready. Well I really wish I was ready in terms of being prepared and organized but the time I thought I had has quickly disappeared. So next week will be burning the candle at both ends to get all my stuff done. Am thinking of a mental health day to get everything ready.........doesn't sound too good does it? A day off to prepare for some rest and relaxation. Oh well we'll see what I get accomplished, I am one of those last minute kind of people in some things. I won't be able to sleep and will get it all done in a matter of a couple hours.

Here is a template for you. I'm sorry that they all are one photo templates but that is what I seem to scrap with most. My goal is to create some multiple photo ones. You can click on the image or below to download. Enjoy!!

Download: Middle of the Road

Ramblings and a new template freebie

So is it wrong of me to want to sell my wedding rings? I mean they are just sitting in a little jewelery box doing nothing. I considered having my engagement ring reset and wearing it on my right hand but I don't think I could look at it without remembering. Unfortunately right now I'm looking at who he has become and not what he was. If I could see who he was then the memories would be different. Sorry if this is cryptic and not making much sense. The sad thing is I don't even want top dollar, just a fair amount. Honestly this is my way of recouping some of what I am owed and I'm sure deep down a way to get back at him :( I know not very nice of me is it?

OK, enough of that. Happy thoughts!! No wallowing in self pity and anger (although it does feel good to get it out, lol). Honestly I do have a lot to be happy about, I have a roof over my head, a working vehicle, a good job that most days I absolutely love, a fantastic son, healthy and loving parents, a brother I just adore and two of the cutest most sweetest nieces you could ever ask for. I have also just had my cancerversary, 5 years ago on Feb. 13 I got the official diagnosis and here I am with my risk rate going down each year **yippee**

On to the template. As you will see I am playing around with colours that I want to use when making my templates. I haven't quite found a combo that I want to stick with so you will see different ones I'm sure. You can click on the image to download or click below. :)

Download: Top Shelf

More Snow?!

I love the look of the white stuff, especially around Christmas but enough already! Now I realize we have not been hit anywhere near some places but I have had enough!! Yes I am aware that I have already stated that a couple times, lol. We had more dropped on us early this morning and supposedly a couple more inches are coming tomorrow. Sunday is supposed to be 45 and rain, what a mess!

A busy weekend for us with hockey practice tonight with games on Saturday and Sunday. Speaking of games, b~man had a fantastic game the other night. He scored a goal, blocked a couple really hard shots (has the bruises to prove it), owned the boards and skated his little heart out. The whole team played really well and the proof was on the scoreboard, it was a one goal win but against a top team. Hope the boys remember that when they play their game it's amazing what they can accomplish. Saturday's game is making me nervous as it was ugly last time we played this particular team. Cross fingers it doesn't end up that way again.

Countdown for vacation has begun!! We leave in 16 days!! Bring on the sun and some warm weather PLEASE. I am so excited and it's just that we are going away, first vacation in 7 years and the first one with just b~man and I.

I will be back tomorrow with another template :) So until then have a good one!

Rest and Relaxation

I am so ready for some R & R and good old fashioned fun. All motivation has left me in terms of getting things done around the house. I'm talking making myself do laundry is quite a chore, we won't even discuss the dust that has taken over (note to self, do not buy dark furniture again). Seriously, I come home from work and want to do nothing but play on the computer or watch tv...........not good.

Need a spark, some fun, sun and laughs. Soon March Break will be upon us and I will be taking my first vacation in 7 years! Yep, the boy and I heading out to Florida for the week. It will be his first time flying so I of course booked a window seat for both ways for him :). No Disney because he has informed me he is too old (phooey) but we are going to hit both Universal Parks and I'm working on SeaWorld. His requests, are you ready? Breakfast at an IHOP and one at Denny's, lol. Seriously, my boy loves IHOP and I have a feeling if there is one close to our resort we will be there more than once during the week.

Also doing a 'me' vacation when we get back. I was tossing something around and kept finding ways to do it and then find a reason why I couldn't. In discussing the possibility with my massage therapist (who is a fab listener and all round wonderful person) I saw that I needed to do something spontaneous and completely out of character for me. I needed to quit being safe and take a chance...........I booked my flight to DigiScrap-alooza that Scrap Orchard is having. I am so excited at getting to meet the ladies whom I have conversed with, shared with, and laughed with for the past 3 years. Sharing a room with my two favourite cohorts will be a blast and I imagine lots of laughing.

I posted earlier this month (my only post of the year so far, lol) about template freebies and want to say thank you to the person who left me such a wonderful comment. Here is what I am intending as the first of more templates.

The template is 12 x 12 and includes, PSD, TIFF and PNGs files. You can download it here: Little Bits or click on the image.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy!!

I keep saying this........................

I suck, what can I say? I always have these wonderful intentions of keeping my blog up to date and I fail miserably. I honestly don't think about it and I really don't have much to say, a boring person I am.

Again, I will try to blog more often and I will offer some freebie templates if people are still interested in them, maybe a couple alphas here and there.

I'm off to see if I can learn how to customize my blog on my own.............wish me luck!

A Few Thoughts and Finally a Template

So much for me getting back at blogging. I have great intentions but then it all falls by the wayside. Part of it is time and part of it is my fear of not having anything to write about.

I'm not funny, witty or into deep thoughts at least not in my writing. Really I am quite uneventful and plain. Just being real here, lol. I go to work, spend 3-4 days/evening in an arena and hang out at home.

Here is a template I've had kicking around for some time if there is anyone still out there who was following me and would like it.


You can click on the image or here to download.

Thanks and have a great day!!

Been away from blogging

So sorry I have been away from blogging. I have started a new blog and am debating if I want to combine personal and digital stuff on it or just stick with personal.

I have quite a few freebie templates that I have created but am now unsure which blog to put them on, lol.

New Shoes and Some Scrapping News

Wahoo I'm back!! Two posts within two days, aren't you impressed?
20 school days and 29 sleeps (that of course is including weekends) and I can say school's out for summer!! It's been a good year and I should find out shortly if I'm moving on or staying where I am. Of course now I am second guessing my request to go to another school..............the 40 minute drive each way is getting to me and I always feel rushed when I get home thanks to a busy boy, lol. Oh well, we'll have to see what if anything is in store for me.

Orthodontist appointment for B~man went well today, all is progressing as it should. No news or meeting with him, just a wire change and we were on our way. On our way means a stop at the mall and food at Taco Bell. We needed to go there anyway as the boy needed new shoes, seems like I just bought the ones he's wearing but apparently that was 4 months ago (yes they are destroyed). So we check out the shoes, 'skateboard shoes' guess runners aren't 'cool' at the moment, maybe by fall they will be, who knows?! Off we go, he picks out a pair that he likes, my response? 'Those are butt ugly, how about these?' I got 'the look', he chooses a different pair but then he gets 'the look' as in 'are you nuts? I am not paying that much for a pair of shoes that you will have destroyed or outgrown in a few months'. A few other stores to see what else was out there and back to the ones I described as 'butt ugly' but the original ones he liked (and in my agreed upon price range). Black, gray, green and purple.............yep you'll know it's us.

Baseball season is upon us, well the first two games were rained out but they have managed to play 3. Looks like a good little team again this year, they have won 2 and lost 1, the loss was only by one run as well. B~man is pitching and catching so he is on cloud 9 as those are his favourite positions. Take me out to the ball game................................

Scrapping News!!

Scrap Orchard has 28 days of FreeBees that begins today!!! Jump on over to their forum, download your passport and participate in some fun challenges.
My dear sweet Ziska is back designing again and has come back to Scrap Orchard so you can find her in the Market with 2 new kits.

Sunshine Studio Scraps is reopening. They have undergone a redesign and is all prettied up with some special grab bags from the designers to celebrate.

Blog Train freebie--New Dawn

Oh my!! Where have I been? Time has disappeared on me, I've blinked and it's all gone!
Usually the organized me has all under control..............if you find her please let me know as I really need her back.

I was supposed to have my portion of the Sun blog train posted and ready to go TODAY! But here I sit frantically trying to get it posted and out there so people know to come visit me to pick up their goodies and I totally blanked :(
The good news is you can still pick up any links you may have missed and collect the final piece on the Sun Blog as we countdown to June 1 when the new revamped Sunshine Studio Scraps will reopen.
You can either click on the image above or click: NEW DAWN

Once I find the organized me (may not be until the end of June) I hope to be back with much more consistency and news.

Until then, enjoy New Dawn and look forward to seeing you on the sunny side :)

SUNNY blog train--freebies

Wow has life been busy for me lately. It seems to all hit at once, lol. I won't waste time with my boring little tidbits (although we've only been away from hockey for a week and I already feel lost). Sorry had to get one in :) Lots of digiscrap goodies in terms of sales and freebies though.

The BIG news..........a store wide sale at Scrap Orchard to celebrate their 2nd birthday.
What would a birthday be without a party game? Well there's Scrap Orchard's version of Pin the tail on the Donkey which you can find here and possibly win a $25 gift certificate to the store.

We had so much fun with our St. Partick's Day blog train that the Sunshine Girls (and a guy) decided to do it again!!Here is my portion:
If you happen to get lost just go to the Sun blog and hop back on! Please remember that due to different time zones some people may not have theirs up right away.

Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!!

Been a beautiful week weather wise and I hope it's here to stay. I don't mind the snow but don't like that in between weather, you know when it's all gray and dingy. Seeing the sun shine and having the windows open for a bit was pure heaven...........get rid of all that 'furnace air' as I call it.

Watching Avril Lavigne's video from Alice in Wonderland right now. Gosh that girl is pretty. Of course my faves right now are Lady G (as in GaGa) and my always fave Pink. My poor son has to listen to me singing Paparazzi and So What all the time, poor kid. I say that because I can NOT sing, lol.

Who are your favourite singers/groups right now? Like everyone else mine change but I still have my old standbys who will never change, Aerosmith, Queen, Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi (plus we have the yumminess factor). Speaking of Queen my mom and I are going to see It's a Kind of Magic on Sunday night. It's a guy who apparently is a fantastic Freddie Mercury impersonator, believe he's from Scotland, I can't wait.

Just to do a little pimping here, I'm hosting the Lottery Challenge over at Scrap Orchard, if you want to check it out. It was fun doing it, must be my month for challenges as I am also hostess for the Template Challenge over at Sunshine Studio Scraps on March 30. I am really pleased with the template I created for that challenge and it will see my blog shortly. :)

Speaking of blogs, I see alot of people really enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day Sun Blog Train. Well all I can say is keep your eyes peeled and ears open. Just saying............

A Happy Birthday and a Template Freebie

I just want to wish a happy birthday to someone very special to me..................my brother. He is truly a wonderful person and someone I feel blessed to have in my life.
Wow that was pretty heavy huh?

So I am half way through March Break and as always I have accomplished nothing....zero...zip...nada. I'll go back to work on Monday and be angry with myself for not getting anything done. I spent the first couple of days pouting that I wasn't going anywhere, I so want to take a vacation. I must be responsible though and make sure my bills are covered for the summer when I am off work without a paycheque, sucks to be a responsible adult at times though. Hoping next year to take off though, or even this summer for a few days.

Bottom braces are on! I can't believe the difference in the top teeth already, they are now side by side. I didn't ever think that possible, still lots of work to do but definitely worth it. The B~man always smiled but now he smiles showing his teeth.
I am participating in March Madness over at Scrap Orchard and love the layouts that people have created for both of the challenges thus far. The second challenge was about pet peeves and it has been great fun reading what everyone has and how many are common. Lots of toilet paper rolls layouts, lol

Studio mgl has come out with another whopper of a kit. I mean wow!! You must check out Indomitable , this is just the kit but as Monica always does there are so many extra goodies you can buy separately or she has a couple bundles.

OK, so all that rambling and shameless plugging is now over. Here is a template I made from a layout called Dana (it's in my slide roll at the side if you want to see it), the layout used the kit Casual Attraction, a collab from Studio mgl and Studio Flergs. Just click on the button below to download.


Have a good one!!

March Break and St. Patty's Day Blog Train

Yep it's finally March break (breathe a sigh of relief), a week away from work. Very much needed as everyone is getting cranky, me especially. Getting jealous of all the people who are taking off for the week as I stay here in gray, cold rainy weather. Oh well it could be worse, I get a week off to recharge.

I am so ready for some sunshine and warmer weather. We had a few beautiful days last week and it was so nice driving with the sunroof open and smelling the outside air. The grass greened up a little bit and I started planning my gardens and what type of baskets for my deck. Too early yet but nice to start thinking of flowers and planting.
As my title says there is a Blog Train from the designers at Sunshine Studio. We also managed to snag Flergs, Monica (Studio mgl), Lliella and Madame Wing. I decided to hop on the train and participate this month as well, hope you like it. If you get lost go back to the Sun blog and jump back on.

Here is my portion. You can click on the image or down below.



The Stops:
http://flergalicious.com/blog
http://www.mglscraps.com/blog
http://teri-scrappingmylife.blogspot.com/
http://webdesignzbykristi.com/blog
http://www.shanmomto4designs.com/
http://jennck.blogspot.com/
http://flutterexpressions.blogspot.com/
http://amandacarlsondesigns.com
http://digitalscrapbookgrapixs.blogspot.com/
http://amandalaborde.blogspot.com
http://ellielash.com/blog
http://craft-tastrophic.blogspot.com
http://www.projectbdesigns.com
http://ldragdesigns.blogspot.com/
http://www.jennilyndesigns.com/journal
http://tamimillerdesigns.wordpress.com/
http://fishbowl-designs.com
http://scrapgoo.lliella.com
http://www.moonscraps.com/blog
http://madamewing.com/blog/

Hug your children and loved ones, I love you are simple words we need.

This is a sad post tonight, a message to cherish what you have. Hug your children, tell your family you love them. Embrace them, hold them tight and laugh at the little things that drive you crazy.
A couple of weeks ago a vehicle lost control hitting an SUV head on that carried a father and his two sons. One of the sons died in that accident leaving behind a wife, 3 children, his family and friends.

A few days ago a little boy I used to work with lost his mother suddenly.............he lost his father a few years ago. Nine years old.

Hug them, kiss them and love them, life is so fragile and can be gone suddenly. Cherish what you have while you have it.

Olympics, New Prompt and a Free Mini-kit

All I can say is WOW! Our Canadian athletes are really working hard and doing our country proud. The long programme by Joannie Rochette was heart wrenching in so many ways. The grit, determination and heart of this young woman was incredible, her mother would be proud. My tv has been set on CTV and TSN for the past two weeks and I will be totally lost when these games are over..........4 more years until we have them again!! I know the summer games will be in 2 years but I love the winter games the most. 3 gold medals and a bronze on Saturday!! Wonder if the men's hockey team is feeling the pressure?
Ready for a prompt? Write about your 3 favourite things to wear.
my favourite things to wear are;

1. my jeans--I love to wear jeans, although I liked wearing them a few years ago better (there was less of me to fit into them). I have a favourite pair that I am afraid are relegated to around the house/yard as they have seen better days.
2. sweaters--I am such a sweater girl. Love them! My favourite is a blue cotton one that I bought a couple of years ago. I was good though and cleared out a bunch that I no longer wear. Am waiting for the style to change again though and get rid of the tight fitting low cut ones and back to my fave loose fitting cotton so I can buy more, lol.
   
3. capri pants--bring on spring! My go to item in my closet is capri pants. I just love them, you can dress them up or dress them down. I can wear them from April through to October. Needless to say I have a good selection.

this was hard as I can think of more things................my SpongeBob pajama pants would rank in my top five for sure.

I have been working on this mini for a while and have finally finished it. The papers came easy and then I went into a funk and it didn't get finished. So now it is done and I hope there are enough elements to make it usable. Who knows, if people like it I may add on at some point. Without further adieu here is With Love, you can click on the image or down below to download.


Download: With Love

have a wonderful day!

and Go Canada Go!!