Just being Me...

A Month of Reflection

Since this year has started we have had good news, and bad news. Really just trying to get over last weeks news of a dear family friends passing. As I reflect on the whole thing it really has shook me up. I am keeping in mind that we really need to focus on our families and friends in keeping in contact even with just a card or that call you are not looking forward to making. All the missed opportunities you thought you would reschedule or make another time will not always be there to make a mends. I try very hard to not have regrets and am liking the way it frees up my mind to focus on the more important things. I definitely feel like a drama free life is worth the effort.  Trying to stay focused on my goals for the New Year. I have been doing more in the creative side of it. Not finishing anyone thing as of yet as far as projects go. My Alexandria has gone and gotten her driver's license. Man I don't really no how I feel about this yet. The whole struggle with letting her grow up and not worrying to much that John and I haven't given her enough knowledge of the world around her. I know that she is a great young woman and we are very proud of both her and our son. Just thought I would share what was on my mind today.......
 Here's a picture of us Easter 2006!

Some Holiday Creations

These are a few things that I've created over the last month for gift cards. I love the Santa stamp by Tim Holtz. I also used his new Winter color Distress ink pads!! I love them. The ornament was inspired by a customer that frequents the store where I work. Her name is Emily Branch. Her design was so cute that I had to try my own version. I think her website is called Branch Out Designs. A very good card maker who is also published. One of my goals for the New Year was to do more classes. I have a few classes that I am doing this year so far and I am really liking all of them. One of my favorites is called One Little Word at Big Picture Scrapbooking. Ali Edwards is the teacher and it is really making me think about my word. My word for this year is Be. I think this reflects how I am feeling this year. Trying to go with the flow of my life. Thinking more about living here and right now. Letting go of things that don't matter and paying attention to more of the things I want out of life. I will admit it is not to easy and am hoping it will get easier.

A New Year

Well here it is a New Year and a new beginning for us all. I am trying to be more motivated in this new year. I have quite a few things started for this year already. I am so looking forward to my new ventures in this year. First I am taking a few classes and starting a new fitness program (I stress slowly getting started). I am in this class that is a year long and suppose to be a reflection of my year. Really getting into it. I want a great healthy, loving, uplifting, creative, organized, and mostly peaceful New Year!!! Here's to a
great start : )

Four Days Until Christmas....

Four days until Christmas and all thru the house.... all I see is half done decorating. Shopping isn't done and still quite a bit to do. Wow, I need another week to get it done. I am hoping to stay calm and work through it. Thinking about the New Year. What I would like to see for my family and myself? I know that in our family we have things going on and things in motion. One day at a time is all we can do. For now it's just one day at a time.

December Daily 2011

I think I'm crazy but here goes my attempt at the Ali Edwards December Daily again. I have started two of these albums and have yet to finish one .... Maybe this is my year!!!! Wish me luck. I have started with the pictures and documenting so now just putting it down on paper and printing my pics. I will post more when I have more.

Holiday Creations

I am trying to post more things that I've made or are making. More blogging in general. Here is the small banner that I am making for our tree. I love the vintage feel and simplicity of the design. Trying to do less complicated so it won't take so long and then I don't want to finish right away....

A little Holiday Spirit

Today we put the lights on the house and outside decorations in place. It was fun watching Matteo and John working together to put up the decorations. I think we are getting into the Christmas Spirit. Tomorrow we go and get the tree. Up to the mountains to cut down our tree. A weekend behind our usual schedule. Can't wait to have a great time.... : )

Another Day of Pics

This is a layout I made for John! I love the simple color palette. The candid shot of me enjoying the moment.

Number 2 random pics

This is a cute box set made to look like a cake. I made this for a friend that got married in October. I love the colors!!

Random Pics

I feel like posting stuff I've done over the year starting with this tag...