HappyScrappers March Meeting and Misc.

The next HappyScrappers meeting is scheduled for this Saturday. Our theme is "Anything Goes".... in other words, we don't really have a theme this month. Ha!

RSVP that they will be attending:
Carrie, Carolyn, OtherBecky, Jessica, Myself, and maybe Veronica

I want to thank everyone that has sent cards or flowers, called me, and prayed for my family this week and last. Your thoughts and prayers have meant so much.

My computer has officially CRASHED. Right now, I'm logged in at work. My blogging will be very limited until we replace the computer.

Fly Away, Grandma

Heaven is a wonderful place,
Filled with Glory and Grace,
Oh, to see my Savior's face,
Heaven is a wonderful place.

You are forever in my heart, Grandma. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from the summer weeks that I would spend with you. We would watch soap operas and you would make hamburgers and fried potatoes for supper. You'd tease me about being a city girl when I didn't want to help you in the garden. Then you'd let me wear your big floppy straw hat and I'd help you pick cherry tomatoes. We played dominoes, rummy, and UNO. You would let me win the last game. ;)

I'll always remember the time you pulled my first loose baby tooth, the three months I lived with you after the fire, our "you cook and I'll wash the dishes" agreement, and playing wiffle ball with you and the cousins out in the field.

Remember the time that you laughed so hard that you had to run to the bathroom because I didn't know that I was supposed to take the plastic bag of giblets out of the Thanksgiving turkey before I baked it? Oh, my.... "City girl," you said.

I'll remember your wit, your sense of humor, your smile. Your heart was filled with so much love and you loved each and every one of us the same. Nothing made you happier than seeing your children and grandchildren gathered together. Nothing made you smile more than a brand new grand baby.

The last time I saw you, you recognized me. You knew my name and you knew who I was. You were wearing the sweetest hat and sparkly earrings. You looked at me with the most adoring eyes.

I told you, "I love you."

You said, "I love you, too, Sweet Pea."

Our hearts smiled at each other.

*My grandmother left this world and went home to be with Jesus, today, March 1st, 2008. I'm sure that she's dancing on the streets of gold with my Grandpa Earl, cracking jokes with David and Squeak, and wrapping Billy in a big, cozy quilt. I will miss her always.*

Heidi Grace at Big Lots

I went to Big Lots last night to check out the scrappin' stuff. They didn't have many new things, but what little new stuff they had was awesome. I picked up a Pastel 8x8 paper pack, heidi grace ribbons, paper flowers, and plastic flowers, Cloud 9 sparkly rub ons in hearts and flowers, and adorable tabs. Gotta love Big Lots! I'm getting geared up for the VSBN at SplitCoast Stampers today. I'm hosting one of the challenges, so I hope everyone will stop by. I'll be running late the event because I have an Apples of Gold meeting and I'm taking Brian out for his birthday.

Cardmaking is Such Wonderful Therapy

Get Well Card

Recipe: Under the Weather Stamp Set (retired)
Night of Navy and Whisper White Cardstock
Real Red Craft Ink
Stitched Grossgrain Ribbon
Scrap Patterned Paper

"Bug Me Anytime"
Recipe:
Very Punny Stamp Set
Whisper White Cardstock
Scrap Patterened Paper
Basic Black Classic Ink
Real Read Marker
Polka Dot Grossgrain Ribbon
Bling Dots from the Micheal's Dollar Spot

"Celebrate:
Recipe:
Basic Black, Whisper White, and Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink
Positively Pink Marker
Gingham Ribbon Scrap
Pink Bling Dots from Micheal's Dollar Spot

"For Brian's Birthday"
Recipe:
Yukon Stamp Set (retired)
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Handsome Hunter Cardstock
Unknown Maker Cardstock and Paper Scraps
Brown Grossgrain Ribbon Scrap
Hodgepodge Hardware Metal Element
Cuttlebug/embossing folder

10 Reasons Why I Love You (Revisited)

This layout was my submission for the fourth and final challenge of the VSBN Preview Party, entitled "Hollywood Squares." We had to use a specific sketch that looked like the Hollywood Squares set. So, I used the top ten list I posted the other day and changed it up a bit. I'm very please with the final layout. Brian really liked it, too (and that's all that mattered to me).

Green and Red, but NOT Christmas

For the first challenge of the VSBN Preview Party, I had to use red and green. I wasn't in the mood to scrap Christmas pictures, so I came up with this layout of my A.C.E. Award night and surprise Master's Degree dinner.

Could someone please tell me how to take a decent picture with my digital camera??!!!

Ten Things I Love About Him

1. He's gentle and kind, rarely raising his voice to anyone.
2. His bald head. Who could resist?
3. He always smells good.
4. He has all of these cutesie little names for me .... SugarPie, SweetCheeks, CinnaBaby.
5. He will watch Lifetime Movies with me even though I know he really hates it.
6. He says, "I Love You," every single day, even when I'm being really difficult to live with.
7. He has an effortless and awesome sense of humor.
8. He's a great cook. He does laundry. He LOVES to vacuum. Need I say more?
9. He doesn't snore.
10. He's so easy going - so carefree. He is so faithful that God will provide for our every need and take care of everything.