Scrappy Time "Finally Shared."

I have been very busy lately but still take time for myself with friends and creative time to release my stress.  It is a good thing.  The layouts I am posting here today, I created back in January with the exception of the 2009 Christmas Themed layouts.  I actually created those back in December for display throughout the house.  Our Christmas Season was great!

Oh yeah, if you are still here...

My New Number is 165!

I have some really great photos to share.  I intend on making time to share along with some really great news.  For several of my creative friends that keep emailing me...I hope you got what you were looking for..."finally!"  I have now shared.

165...not too shabby, huh?

Crisp Mornings and Balmy Afternoons

I just realized that I have not updated my blog in quite awhile and thought I should post a bit of an update this morning before I begin my day.

Well, Daily...

I am here

Office Space

I started a new job last week.  I really enjoy the people I have met so far.  I am excited for this new adventure in my life and I feel my days will be more fulfilling. 

I have been decorating a  little here and there for Fall.  I do not decorate like I used to when all the boys were home, but we still sprinkle the house with Fall things and a little tidbit of the spooks.

Candy Jar and My Favorite Fall Socks!

Fall Decor on my Country French Bakers Rack

My New Scary Halloween Mask

Pumpkin Turkey

Bat Pumpkin

Black Pumpkin Faces

 This is all for this morning. 

 I will try to be better at keeping up with my blog. 

If you are wondering...

MY NEW NUMBER IS

190

Wait for IT...new number!

Are you ready?

Wait for it...

Are you ready to read the number?

Keep scrolling...

I promise...it is pretty big!

Go ahead, guess...

I am pretty "flipping" proud I must say...

Wait for it...

No, this is not a joke.

OH YES!

Oh yes, I am saying it...

194-BABY!

Happily in ONEDERLAND!

Yes, I am finally there!  

I have met my personal goal.

Now, to keep it up.

I would like to lose at minimum about 25 more pounds.

I have a feeling that these will be the hardest to lose.

I am now in ONE-derland.

For those not familiar with the term...

it simply means, "I am below 200 pounds!"

I hope to NEVER SEE a "2 or 3" as my first number on a scale, ever!

Happily in ONE-derland!

This week I am busy preparing for an overnight crop.

I hope I can stay up.  

It begins Friday night at 6:00 PM and ends 6:00 AM on Saturday morning.

Heck, I am usually in bed by 10:00 PM most nights.

It is going to be a great weekend.

MY NEW NUMBER IS...

197

Scrappin' Happy!

Not lots to say really.

I am just loving the day to myself.

Alone.

In my studio.

Playing with paper and storytelling...

Captured

Healthier

 The above layout was good for me to document.

I just need to get back on track, again.

Love

 The above layout was fun to create.

It warms my heart to witness, "young love."

Snap Happy

 The above layout of course is a new favorite.

I love that I am part of the memories now.

I have always been part of them...I was just never in the photos as much as I am now.

Hmmm....wonder why?  LOL

This is Life

How can one NOT love the above photo!

Chynna is my little companion.

She sleeps in the most funny positions.

She belongs in our scrapbooks because she is family!

Birthday Celebration...& a New Number!

I have been so busy with soaking in every bit of Summer with Brianna that I have not had time to post.  Today is her first day of school and I will share those photos another time.

Here is few of my favorite photos from my Birthday Celebration this past weekend.

ENJOY

BB King's

Whooping it up in Nashville!  My Birthday...

Dublin's in Bowling Green- the night before my Birthday!

On our way to Nashville the morning of my Birthday!  Just a 40 minute drive Southbound.

Love the murals on all of the buildings in Nashville

BB King's around Mid-Day.  Checking it out for my celebration in the evening.

My favorite painting at BB King's Blues Club in Nashville.

US celebrating LIFE!

MY NEW NUMBER!

Almost to ONE-DERLAND!

I may be older....but I am SO MUCH BETTER!

Capsaicin & Vinegar makes a NEW NUMBER!

Yes, it is true!

I believe one reason for my continued weight-loss is my complete and utter addiction to "My Recipe" that I do not go one day without at least 3 servings.

These ingredients are a must have in abundance in our home.

I crave them.

I purchase them ALL FRESH from our local farmer's market.

I make it in a pico fashion and it goes with white or red meat.

One way I enjoy it is to add crab meat and eat as a salad.

YUMMO!

Red Onion-Diced

Cilantro-Finely Chopped

Garlic-Minced

Jalapeno Peppers-Diced

Vine Tomatoes-Diced

SEA Salt to taste

Vinegar- as a dressing

 These ingredients make my taste buds ROCK!

They also help melt away pounds.

My NEW NUMBER IS

206