Paper or Digi

SDD Promo!

2009-11-08T08:51:00.003-06:00

Free Daily Download!

2009-07-18T08:33:00.000-05:00

For the next 2 weeks you can stop by Scrappity-doo-dah every day for a few pieces of this beautiful kit. You must be registered to see the Daily Download forum. You can find it here, or click the preview.

Neglected

2009-06-11T12:10:00.002-05:00

I know I have neglected you far too long, blog of mine. I will work on that.

Hello bloggers.. I have TONS of layouts to showcase! I will work on getting them added, but at the moment.. I have some terminology and insurance coding homework screaming my name! LoL

Wendy Page Layouts

2009-05-29T15:37:00.004-05:00

I was selected to be a Guest Member for Wendy Page's CT this month! She is one of the Chickadees at Scrappity-Doo-Dah! Here is a slide slow of the layouts I did!

Kits used were Sweet Nothings and When You Are Sleeping

Hello Birdie Layouts!

2009-04-18T18:57:00.000-05:00

Here are some more Layouts using Hello Birdie by Digi Overdose and Danielle Corbitt

Hello Birdie!

2009-04-08T08:25:00.003-05:00

Good morning bloggers! Today I want to show you a great collab between Digi Overdose and Danielle Corbitt!

Hello Birdie

Here is a layout I did using the kit!

SDD April Blog Roll

2009-04-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

Swoop on over to SDD to start collecting all the goodies!

Birdcage Mini and Challenge @ SDD

2009-03-30T17:06:00.003-05:00

Pick up this cute mini kit and participate in SDD’s Birdcage Challenge…. you know you want it!

Here is my layout with the mini!

Credits Here

Ken's Den and Dollar Days

2009-03-25T15:15:00.003-05:00

I finished another layout for Laura M today! The kit used was Ken's Den and it will be available this weekend!

Laura also has a fun freebie for you all on her blog! Check it out!

Also the kit "A Day Without Worry" is on sale today for $1 !!!

Laura M Designs Layout

2009-03-25T08:00:00.003-05:00

I was recently accepted to be a CT for Laura M Designs! She sells at MLAS and soon at SDD!!!

I worked with a kit named Happy Thoughts. It is such a cute kit! It contains a butterfly, worm, sun.. all things needed to make a great sunny and happy layout!

Here is my first layout using the kit!
The photos are from our day at the zoo. They worked perfectly with the color scheme!

Monkey See, Monkey Do Layouts

2009-03-20T21:45:00.004-05:00

I had the opportunity to work with A New Day by Monkey See, Monkey Do. They sell over at Scrappity-Doo-Dah when it officially opens around March 28th. I will link everyone up to the kit as soon as they happens!

Here are three layouts using A New Day. All three feature photos taken during the Disney World trip in November!

Piglet and Shawna

It's Tough to be a Bug

Animals, Animals, Animals

Digi Overdose Layouts!

2009-03-14T08:37:00.006-05:00

I know what you all are thinking! Three posts in a semi row! I bet you all are scared. LoL

Here are some Digi Layouts! These were all created using products from Digi Overdose! She is currently setting up her Shoppe at Digital Candy and she will be a Designer at Scrappity-Doo-Dah when it opens. As soon as she has some links to the kits I will link you all up! The layouts were made with two kits Always and The Overstuffed Stocking.

The Ever Lasting Update

2009-03-12T15:05:00.006-05:00

Good cold afternoon! Do you like the new header? I must say, I am enjoying it!

I shall now entertain you with an update on my life!

I started school in January. I am in classes to be an Insurance coder and Administrative Medical Assistant. I was recently added to the Director's List. Which encompasses 90% attendance and 90% or higher in all my classes. I am truly impressed at how quickly I adapted to going to school. I do believe I truly did miss it. The program will take me until the end of November to finish.. and IF I stay and get my associates (which I am really thinking about) then it will be another 5 or 6 months. But I am excited to begin a career and not just a job. *happy dance*

Loran is growing so fast. It saddens me sometimes because she is so much like me. I know I should not be sad about that, but then I think about how many might feel about that, and I know if the roles were reversed, I would be truly upset. Loran recently decided that she needed a hair cut and so gave herself one. I was not really that upset about that.. what I was upset about is where it happened. She was able to cut the majority of the left side of her hair off at DAYCARE! During one of the days when we had ice .. Mary drop Loran off into the older school age kids' class. There were less then 10 children there that day. In the larger kids class they keep an art center down, to "encourage motor skills," which makes perfect sense if the children are older. The 4 year old thought she was in having. Now I can see her being able to take a couple of strands off before a teacher notices, but HALF her hair on the left side? What was that teacher doing?

Loran and I went to the zoo last Saturday. I was a little worried, because this is the first zoo trip since my mother passing. And zoo trips were always my mother, Loran and myself. But Loran was a so well behaved! I thought maybe she had been abducted by aliens and replaced. Invasion of the Pod People style! Here are a few photos:

As I mentioned yesterday, I have really been paper scrapping a lot! So today I thought I would show you all what my Paper Scrapping Corner looks like! Please excuse the slight messy-ness. I have a lot of stuff and limited space. LoL

With the corner being in the spotlight, I thought I would go ahead and show some of my Disney Paper layouts from the trip in April '07. Some of these I really like and others are still growing on me! LoL

This is the first page in my scrap album. The photo in the top left corner is my sister, father, uncle, and grandpa. There is of course photos of the Cinderella's Castle, the Epcot "golf ball," and Mickey and the gang. The photo of Cinderella is actually a fountain! All the coins thrown in were collected and donated to "Make a Wish."

This one is a collection of Mickey and Friends from two different parks, The Magic Kingdom and The Animal Kingdom.

This was attempt at my first 2 page layout. Who better then Nemo! and Friends. Actually my photo taken abilities were not the greatest here because of all the children being thrown up there by their parents. All I would have needed would have been what, a minute, maybe two to get all the characters into the photo, but instead I had to take when I could get them... and so was born the multiple photos and the first two page layout! LoL

This is a page I did today! Mickey in all his glory. I am not so sure I like how this turned out, but maybe it will grow on me! LoL

That is probably enough for now! I have a couple of digital layouts that I will upload tomorrow night sometime. I have class all day tomorrow and I must go and study for a Medical Terminology test.

Until next time..

A page a day keeps the crazy doc away!

Long time no See Bloggers!

2009-03-11T12:16:00.002-05:00

It has been almost a year! Crazy huh?!?! I have been busy and as such my blogging skills have been lacking.

Since my mother passed last January, I have been Paper Scrapping a lot! I mean like CRAZY! Once I get the new blog design done, I will be posting both my paper layouts and my digi layouts to showcase!

In digi scrapping news.. I am not part of my old CT's any longer. But I am the CT Manager for an amazing designer! Digi Overdose ... check out her blog!!!

I am sure I have lost many blogging buddies, but I would like to welcome the new ones who are joining my from the various communities I am a part of! There will be so much more to come!

Hiya

2008-04-16T09:03:00.002-05:00

I know it has been a couple of months! I am renovating the house and that takes up a large amount of my time.. Well, Ok it takes up all my time. LoL

I had to drop some of my CTs after mom died. It is not the same, nor do I think it ever will be. She was a big supporter of the artistic side.

Not much else is really going on. I have a couple of layouts I will try and get uploaded for you all soon. I hope everyone has a wonderful day/week

Till next time.

Invitations and Birth Announcements

2008-04-16T08:48:00.005-05:00

Today is my little sister's birthday day! While planning her party I had a horrible time finding party invitations that were themed to her party. I finally settled on some generic ones, but I really wanted something that caught people's attention.

For those of you who have parties coming up, I have been directed to a wonderful site that makes party invitations. Izzyprints has some adorable designs that are all scrapbook inspired! I am so excited!

I know a couple of you ladies are expecting bundles of joy too! Well, Izzyprints makes birth announcements too! They offer low prices, extremely high quality, and fast turn around times. Having just dealt with the disappointment of having to settle for a generic invitation, everyone should take a look at izzyprints for great personalized announcements and invitations.

What?!?!

2008-02-16T18:22:00.003-06:00

I was house hunting with Shawna all day. It is weird to be house hunting with your little sister. LoL She found one she likes in a decent part of town. Which is an approvement. She has been looking at some houses that were in some shaddy neighborhoods. We shall see though. She made a bid on one and she should know something Monday or Tuesday. I am hoping to take Loran to the zoo on Monday since tomorrow it is going to RAIN all day. Much like today! LoL

Here is a new layout using Tropicales by Dana Frantz. Available at ScrapBookGraphics.com .. The photo of the cute little dog is from Corbis!

Lindsay Jane Layouts

2008-02-14T17:18:00.005-06:00

Here are the new Lindsay Jane Layouts I told you about. The kit used was So Sweet and is available at ScrapBookBytes.com. The photos of the baby animals are from Corbis. Though they are adorable and I would Love to have them.

I have one Layout for Dana to upload and I have Two Layouts for Mirranda to upload for you to see.

I am excited because I am taking Loran to the zoo on Sunday. So I will have more pics to scrap. I am hoping this will help her too. She has been having a hard time with Mom's death.

Cherie Shields Layouts!

2008-02-14T17:13:00.004-06:00

Three new layouts!! These were created using Chloe by Cherie Shields. Available at GottaPixel.com! The alpha is Charming to Me also by Cherie Shields. Three of the photos are from Corbis. The other is of course Loran. Thank you for Looking!

Amy Teets Layout!

2008-02-13T09:40:00.002-06:00

I know I said I would upload this almost 2 weeks ago! I am sorry it is late.

Amy Teets was having a designer challenge over at Oscraps!! I thought I would partake! You had to use the word fill in your layout!

Loran had just gotten a new purse from Nana so I thought it would be the perfect photo!! Loran insists upon putting everything she can in the purse. LoL

Hello

2008-02-13T09:22:00.002-06:00

Hello Bloggers! Been a little bit of time, I know.

Sadly, I have been trying to "move on" as best as I can from the passing of my mother on Jan 31st. Complete and totally unexpected, so as you can all imagine, I am not doing so hot. I find myself pushing the issue away and avoiding it by simply worrying about Loran. Death is a hard thing for a 3 year old to grasp. She is constantly looking for Nana. I can only hope talking about it helps her.

On a lighter note... I am a LifeGuard over at DigiScrapShak now!! *happy dance*

I have some new layouts for you using Lindsay Jane goodies and Cherie Shields goodies!! Look for those later today, maybe tomorrow.

That is all for now!!

Happy Blogging everyone!

Once Upon a Time ...

2008-01-30T19:31:00.000-06:00

New Layout!!

Credits: Dreamery by Dana Frantz available at ScrapbookGraphics.com

Font is Typewriter.

I think the extractions could have a been a bit better. But the more I played with them, the more I was ready to just give up! LoL

The stoty is an original. I used to tell it to Loran when she was upset about her mommie not wanting her. Though in her version the dragonfly was a butterfly.

Happy Bloggin!

Ps.. I have a new layout using some Amy Teets goodies that I will get uploaded soon!

2 New layouts!

2008-01-28T19:28:00.001-06:00

Here are two new layouts from me!!! I used Iced Berry by Lindsay Jane! The kit was great to work with! I love the colors and all that BLING!!

Yay!!

2008-01-28T19:07:00.000-06:00

WoOoOoOo HoOoOoOoOo !!!!

I just found out I have been accepted to another CT. I am so excited!!
I will be creating for Dana Frantz! Her designs are lovely!! You can see them all in her shoppe at ScrapBookGraphics.com!!

*happy dancing*

New CT

2008-01-23T20:28:00.000-06:00

I am so excited! I was selected to be part of the amazing CT for Lindsay Jane!
She is a designing at Scrapbook-Bytes! I can not wait to work with her products!

Be on the look out for some Lindasay Jane layouts!! I know you are all excited for me! LoL

Good Ol Tuesday

2008-01-22T23:57:00.000-06:00

Hello bloggers!

I have misplaced my scrap mojo! If anyone sees it,
could you please return it. Thank you!!

Have a good day!

Cookie Decorating 101

2008-01-18T13:22:00.001-06:00

Doesn't she look so cute!! She was tuckered out after a day at the park. This was done for the Cookie Decorating 101 challenge over at Sweet Shoppe Designs. I used the kit called Sugar Pie available there as well.

I am slowly getting back into the scrapping thing after taking a break when I came back to OK.

Great Deal on Glasses

2008-01-18T13:13:00.000-06:00

I am in need of new glasses. I have not had any in at least 3 years. I was looking for some ideas today and I came across a Great Discovery:$ 8 Prescription Glasses From Zenni Optical. They offer all the lenses that are available in any eye care facility and they only sell the frames they manufacture. They cut out the middlemen which helps to allow them to offer great glasses at affordable prices.

New Scrap Layout

2008-01-18T13:10:00.000-06:00

It has been a while since I showed off some of my scrap layouts. I have a new one for you today. Loran simply L O V E S the Barbie move The Island Princess. She insists on wearing the play outfit every time she at that house. We all know how often that is!! LOL I used the Jan FWP from Designing-Moments.net.

Happy Vday Coupon lovers!

2008-01-18T12:59:00.000-06:00

I was shopping today for Loran's Vday gift as well as Tam's twin girls gifts. Let me tell you that I found some fantastic coupons that will help with that Vday shopping.

For Loran I want to get her a cute Valentines graphic tee from The Children's Place. The Coupon Chief has some great Children's Place Deals to which I will take advantage of that $5 flat shipping. I always end up getting Loran more then one thing from there. I simply love that store.

For the Twins I was thinking an Old Navy oufit. Coupon Chief has some amazing Old Navy Deals as well.

Thank goodness I have coupons. Online shopping would be costly if i did not!

Been Awhile!

2007-12-22T14:48:00.000-06:00

Hello out there in BlogLand!!

I survived the ice storm!! We lost power on the 9th of Dec and did not have it restored until the 16th!! We went 6 days and 22 hours with no power! LoL I can truly say I have never spent a birthday in the dark until this year. LoL

In other news! Twin's Bday is Monday!! I know the whole lotta people who do not read this are excited. LoL

I have a bunch of layouts to show.. just not right now!

I am hosting three challenges over at Designing-Moments.net
Stop by and take a look.. you may want to join in!

New Banner?

2007-12-08T17:12:00.001-06:00

I am thinking I may place a new Banner up on the blog. I am kinda tired of looking at the one I made. LoL I did get some Blog Wear from the Shabby Shoppe for those occasions when I did not have the Blog Mojo. We shall see.

Christmas is quickly approaching. I have no money really, so it will be a slim day for gifts.

They just posted a mail room job at State Farm that my dad has placed my name in for. IF Rob can not come through for me on that one, then Rod has a data processing job I am lined up for in Jan. So, everyone cross your fingers that I will have a GOOD job soon.

Please Santa?

2007-12-08T16:51:00.000-06:00

I have come to a realization that my youth is gone. Yes, I am getting up there in age!! LoL Well, my age is not that bad, but my back pain tells me other things. The many years of softball have made the easiest tasks slightly painful on my back. I would love to have one of the Massage Chairs that I see at the local mall. I love how it makes my back tingle!

I am excited to say that Human Touch has announced the addition of the HT 7450 Zero Gravity Massage Chairs to their already extensive line of massage chairs. This chair virtually reverses the adverse effects of gravity on the body! The HT 7450 has the Human Touch’s unique massage technology, called the Quad Roller System. The Quad Roller System includes four techniques that imitate those used by massage
professionals: Percussion, Rolling, Compression, and Kneading.

The massage chair is sure to make even the toughest back feel great. I wish Santa would leave one under my chair this Christmas.

I was Splishing and A'Splashing

2007-12-08T07:27:00.001-06:00

I have a new layout for you today!! Loran was not very old in this one. Pictures were taking in 2005. Kit used was Swept Away by She's Full of Scrap! And this weekend it is on sale at Designing-Moments!! I love sales! Amanda Rockwell is having a retiring sale as well right now. Good thing I do not have any money! LoL

Online Savings!

2007-12-08T07:24:00.000-06:00

With shopping over the internet becoming more popular by the minute, I ran into a great online resource! WebbyPlanet offers coupon codes to use for instant online purchases and, occasionally, there are downloadable coupons to print that allow savings for in-store purchases. I noticed that there were many companies I frequent who offer discounts such as Dell, Overstock.com, Eddie Bauer, Buy.com and Sephora. WebbyPlanet.com is updated daily to provide the most recent information and discounts and they also offer a newsletter sent to your email!

Shopping in Houston

2007-11-30T15:54:00.000-06:00

I love when I come to Houston. Every time I am here we also find the best deals! At the mall today, in the Disney store, I picked up two 10 piece action figure play sets for Loran. One is of the Disney Princess' and the other is of all the Disney Fairies! I am so excited. I also picked up a Tinkerbell sweatshirt for me. At The Children's Place they were having a sale!! I picked up two shirts for Loran that normally would be 2 for 12 and I paid 2 for 9!! *Happy Dance* I am here for two more days, but I think Mom and I are heading to the "Old Time Spring" later. It is like a sweet little downtown area with off the wall shops, so I am sure I will spend more money! LoL

Confess to the Demon Barber

2007-11-30T15:36:00.000-06:00

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller "Sweeney Todd." Johnny has the leading role as the title character who is unjustly sent to prison and who vows revenge. The revenge is not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When Sweeney returns to reopen his barber shop, he becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who "shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again." Helena Bonham Carter is Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney's amorous accomplice, who creates diabolical meat pies. Sweeney Todd opens in theaters on December 21, 2007.

Everyone should visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site. There is an hilarious feature on the website called "Confess to the Demon Barber." The opening tag line to the page is "Confess! It's good for the soul, and can also brighten up the drab profile page." I nearly fell out of my chair when I read that. So of course I had to write my own little dirty confession. It is not as funny as killing people and making pies out of them, but funny is its own right.

My first job was working for a local retailer, Target. I am sure we all have shopped there on more then one occasion. Well, I was worked so much that I quickly became a favorite of all the department managers and other higher execs. I was also in charge of training all new team members, so I was the first one to figure out if they were not going to work well for the job needed. On more then one occasion, I was responsible for the "letting go" of persons, who I just did not like. It was not that they could not do the job needed, it was more of a I just did not like them thing. I see nothing wrong with that. LoL

Sweeney Todd is an amazing play. I can only imagine how Tim Burton will place his own spin on it. I can not wait to go catch it in theaters. I also can not wait to see the confessionals you all come up with.

Good Times!

2007-11-28T10:29:00.000-06:00

I have a new layout for you all today! I know you are all excited. This was inspired by She's full of Scraps' Kit called Good Times. You can pick it up at Designing Moments.

Loran LOVES Barbie as the Island Princess and while we were watching it one day, she picked up her little american idol microphone and started singing the songs. She was a real Diva!! LoL

San Diego Zoo!!

2007-11-28T09:53:00.000-06:00

The animal lover that I am, I would give my left, no make that my right arm, to go to the San Diego Zoo. This zoo is simply amazing. It houses over 4,000 animals from around the world. I can only imagine the animals they house compared to the little Tulsa Zoo. They have the cutest pandas! I would love to see them. And looking at the maps the zoo has on their website, the zoo is so large that it would probably take me a couple of days to get through.

There is also a tour that can be purchased from Trusted Tours and Attractions that includes unlimited use of the San Diego Zoo tour bus, Aerial tram and admission to the Children's zoo. The tour ticket is not too expensive and anyone can afford it! Right now Trusted Tours and Attractions has a great offer going on as well. Anyone who signs up for the Trusted Travel e-Newsletter is automatically entered to win 4 free tickets to tours in a city of their choice. Offer ends Friday, December 14th, 2007. How awesome is that? All you need to do is sign up and you could have an amazing vacation with paid tours to your favorite city.

You have really nothing to lost by signing up, but you can gain an amazing adventure to a specific city. I know I am signing up, are you?

Houston Bound!

2007-11-27T10:21:00.000-06:00

I am getting my laundry going so I can pack! We will leave for Houston on Wednesday sometime! I am so excited to see my grandpa! I have not seen him in a couple of months. Plus I get to go back to TX! Doesn't everyone love TX? LoL

More to come later.. I need to switch the washer out.

Tread Safe!

2007-11-27T09:50:00.000-06:00

A huge liability in any business can be when floors, tubs, or showers are slippery. Restaurants, convenience stores, hotels and basically any business open to the public are in potential danger of lawsuits,workman compensation claims, and increased insurance premiums as the result of slips and falls on these
surfaces.

Tread Safe specializes in treating floors, tubs and showers for commercial
and residential use that will help to prevent slips and falls from
occurring. They also manufacture an easy do-it-yourself non slip treatment for tubs and showers that can be used in hotels, homes and hospitals.

Font Challenge @ Designing Moments

2007-11-27T09:37:00.000-06:00

This week's challenge over at Designing Moments is a Font Challenge!! By far there is no easier challenge to do then the font challenge. To complete a font challenge all you have to do is use the font somewhere on your layout! Easy right?!? As always, the winner will get a special prize, but each participant will receive a gift. This week it is a cute little holiday mini kit! Check it out!!

Spread Word in the Real World

2007-11-27T09:19:00.000-06:00

There is a great new way to spread word about your blog to anyone you pass on the street. Ooprint.com offers 100 FREE business cards and you only have to pay shipping!! The cards can be customized to fit your style. The business card will allow you to leave your URL anywhere you go! I can not wait to get mine and see how my traffic increases!

Black Friday!

2007-11-21T18:10:00.000-06:00

I am so excited for Black Friday! Not because I will be going on with all the crazies!! Oh no! I will sitting in the comforts of my own home, shopping like a bat outta hell on the many digi scrapping sites I like to call home. There are already whispers of the sales that will be going on, with numbers like 40, 50 and even 60% being thrown around. My paypal has yet to recover from Digital Scrapping Day, so I can only imagine what it will look like after Friday!

And to all those crazies going out to shop on Black Friday!

Happy Shopping!! LoL

Chronic Pain Reflief

2007-11-21T17:36:00.000-06:00

Before I was even a twinkle in my father's eye, his love of football and baseball was the cause of great pain. He was playing baseball one day and upon attempting to steal second base, slid in and had his leg get caught under the bag. With his body still moving forward, the leg snapped back causing the sacks on each of the knee to pop. And this pain along with torn ligaments and cartilage have over the course of my 26 years placed my father on the bench in many activities of life. I can see the pain in his eyes when he bends down to play with Loran or when he simply wants to pet the dogs.

I was watching television today and I saw an advertisement for Freeze It Gel advanced therapy pain relief. From the advertisement I could tell it was not the typical pain relief. It contains all natural ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin e. That combination is great for relieving muscle strains, joint pain, even back pain and arthritis. I know several people that could benefit from this, myself included.

They are having a contest right now for a lifetime supply of Freeze It. With my mother's surgery quickly approaching, my father will be the sole income for the family. It would be fantastic if he was to win because it would enable him to do more of the extra things he loves to do to earn extra money. I know he misses those tee ball games he used to umpire. When he and I are out, we occasionally see some of the little girls he has met over the years and they truly miss him as well. He is an asset to the league and I know they would be ecstatic to have him back.

Here is the commercial for Freeze It!

Daily Life CheckUp

2007-11-21T11:13:00.000-06:00

I have a cold to end all colds. LoL Loran must have been contagious!! I can not seem to shake this thing. It does not make designing the shoppe, creating layouts, or just plain breathing easy! I am so behind in layouts. I am just waiting for designers to start emailing me. I will get them done!! Don't give up on me. LoL

Letters From Santa!

2007-11-21T10:24:00.000-06:00

Loran is finally old enough to really embrace the Christmas season and I want to make this one extra special for her. I am going to order her some Letters From Santa this year. They offer personalized letters that will be sent to your child. They have many customizable options as well as offering a follow up postcard and door hanger for your child. I can not wait to see her face when she opens up that letter from Santa! I just love the Christmas season!

Blog Challenge @ DM with Freebie!

2007-11-19T09:51:00.000-06:00

There is a new challenge up at the Designing-Moments Blog. This week's challenge is hosted by Amanda Geils and she is giving a free mini kit to all those who participate!! I have included a preview of the mini kit for you all. I hope you head over the blog to check it out. I can not wait to see all the beautiful layouts!

Merry Christmas-Beach Style

2007-11-19T09:35:00.001-06:00

I was looking into vacation homes earlier this morning and I have found a wonderful place to spend Christmas or New Years this year! I would love to bring my entire family together in one place for the holiday season. We all live across the United States and very rarely do we get to spend a holiday with the entire faimly. On a selfish note, I can just imagine what the incoming tide sounds like as I stand on the beach sipping my morning coffee. What a better way to welcome in the new year then gazing upon a beautiful sunrise or sunset?

Oregon vacation rentals have amazing deals ranging from oceanfront to beachfront, ocean view to garden view properties. Their homes range in size from studios to eight+ bedroom homes. They can accommodate parties from one to twenty guests in a single home. For those larger families you can consider renting two, three, or more homes in one neighborhood. The rental homes are perfect for romantic getaways, anniversaries or honeymoons, family reunions. Or they can house all your business needs, from corporate or group retreats to board meetings.

I could not imagine spending a better Christmas with my family then on the beaches in Oregon. The slow paced way of life would be perfect way to slow my fast paced family down.

Happy 100 years!

2007-11-16T08:50:00.000-06:00

The Oklahoma centennial is fastly approaching! The festivities start tonight with a huge parade and firework show. It is supposed to be a little chilly though, so I am not sure if I will take Loran or not. Loran is also still not feeling that great from the cold earlier this week. We are now just passing it back and worth.

Good times I tell you!! LoL

California Credit Debt

2007-11-16T08:32:00.000-06:00

I am on the look out for a credit consolodator. My parents called and they would like to work on some of the debt they have. I let them know that I found a great California credit debt. They also offer great links to other states. I linked them up to the Oklahoma credit debt. I made them aware that the site even offer specific services to locations through out Tulsa.I hope they take a look into Oklahoma credit debt instead of picking through the phone book and guessing.

Full Of Thanks!

2007-11-15T08:36:00.000-06:00

I wanted to show you all a great new kit I pick up. You might remember the layout from a couple of days ago, well it was made with this kit. It is available at Designing Moments. It has great fall colors and is perfect for those Thanksgiving Pictures that will be coming up!

Home Shopping!

2007-11-15T08:24:00.000-06:00

I have recently decided that I would like to purchase a house. A huge task for anyone, but I am having a hard time figuring out the details of what my mortgage could entail. I have read articles that state the mortgage rates are at an all time low and that right now would be a great time to look into a home loan, but it all a little overwhelming for a first time buyer.

I think I need to do a little more research before I commit to purchasing a house or even looking really. I do not want to be committed to something I am not ready for. I wonder if a mortgage broker would be able to just answer some simple questions for me?

CT News!

2007-11-13T21:23:00.000-06:00

I have some creative team news! I was recently accepted to be part of Designing Moments Creative Team! I am so excited to be working with the amazing designers there. I completed a layout today to showcase one of the designers at Designing Moments. The kit is called Full of Thanks and it is by Amanda Geils.

Quick Cash goes Faxless

2007-11-13T21:15:00.000-06:00

A payday loan or cash advance is a quick and easy way to ensure your cash needs are met between pay days without a credit check. It is a small short-term loan that can be as much as $1,500. The money can be electronically deposited and repaid from your checking account on dates established by you and your loan company. You can even receive multiple payday loan quotes. There are also places that house a payday loan fee calculator and also offer faxless payday loans.
Anytime you find yourself needing some extra cash, a payday loan can be your answer.

Blog Challenge #1 At Designing Moments

2007-11-13T18:01:00.001-06:00

I have been a busy little scrapper the last couple of days. I found a great scraplift challenge at Designing Moments. Here is Loran on Halloween this year. She now refuses to take off the Tinkerbell costume on most days. She will hover by the washing machine when it is in there..

Credits: Pretty Girl, Girly Doodles, and Frames from Grab Bag by Anja J

New Tile Floor!

2007-11-13T17:55:00.001-06:00

The time has come. It is time for me to replace the garage flooring. I am tired of the old bare, cracked concrete. I would like to have new concrete put down with maybe a stain. But, that will not happen. Money is a little tight right now. I did find some garage floor tiles that would be a perfect! There are even patterns so I can give the garage some flare. I would like to park my car on diamonds, wouldn't you?

Uploading Limits

2007-11-13T09:56:00.000-06:00

I just don't understand why I must be limited to uploading only 5 layouts a day. I mean, when you are lazy like I am... 5 layouts a day, gets me no where!! LoL

I am horrible when it comes to uploading to DST or MSA. I will get my CT layouts uploaded when I finish them, but the everyday ones.. I have close to 20 I counted today.

Could someone please work with me!!!! LoL

*end vent*

Great New Blog Challenge!

2007-11-12T09:31:00.000-06:00

Now I know what you are thinking.. Carla is throwing more scrapping on us!

You are gosh darn right I am !!!!! LoL

A great new site Designing Moments has just started their own Blog Challenge! Even better it is a scraplift! The best challenges!! LoL

You all know you want to participate. I mean.. who would want me to continually hound them? ^_^

Garage Sale Finds

2007-11-10T14:46:00.000-06:00

I went to a couple of Garage Sales this morning and I purchased a box full of never been unwrapped yarn for $5. It was one of those Home Depot boxes too. The large boxes! I am sure I got a crazy deal. I also picked up a Dress up Chest for Loran. She will love it! It has a couple of princess dresses and some shoes, along with some jewelery. I only paid $3 for it, so I am excited.

Did you know Dairy Queen does not sale butterscotch sundaes any longer. I was truly saddened by this great loss. I will be setting up a memorial soon. LoL

Sweet Potatos a la Family

2007-11-10T14:09:00.000-06:00

With only twelve days remaining to Thanksgiving, it is time to start thinking about those holiday recipes. My all time favorite dish has to be Great-Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole. It has been passed down through the family for years. When I am in the kitchen preparing it takes me back to the days of running around with my cousins, trying to steal food before dinner. The aroma as it baking tends to bring a smile to my face as I think of my family all huddled around the kitchen, each speaking of things they hope to do or have done in the past year. Since it is so important to me, I wanted to share it with all of you. ^_^

Sweet Potato Casserole
4 large sweet potatoes, baked, peeled, and mashed
1 egg
1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla
mini-marshmallows & brown sugar for the topping
Mix all ingredients well; beat well, until light and fluffy. If needed add a little more milk. Spoon sweet potato mixture into a buttered casserole dish; bake at 350° until set, about 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with marshmallows and bake until marshmallows melt and just begin to brown. If desired garnish with finely grated orange zest instead of marshmallows, and skip the final baking time.
Serves about 8 or so.

I have had a terrible time mixing the ingredients. The mixer I use is only a hand mixer, so I have am truly unable to get a decent mix. When I do happen to mix as I would like, I usually can not feel my arm. I would love to have a Eclectrics® Mixer.

This mixer is amazing. It offers 400 watts of power, 12 settings for mixing flexibility and control, and a 4.5 qt stainless steel locking bowl with handle. I would be able to do so much more backing and cooking with a stand alone mixer versus my hand mixer.

I was also looking at the website and I would love to get my mother and father a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer.

I have been a good girl this year, I sure hope Santa brings me a Hamilton Beach® Mixer.

Stand Up and Scrap

2007-11-08T11:36:00.000-06:00

It is officially over, Stand Up and Scrap that is. I did not win, but I did not really imagine I would. I did not even place one week. Here again, that I imagined I would. I will be sharing my layouts shortly, maybe. There are not many I am proud of. The one that follows is probably the one I like the best. But then again I am an animal lover, so of course I would.

We can all make difference, but sadly most just do not care.

Credits include the Stand Up and Scrap Kit. All animals featured are on the Red List, some are dangerously close to extinction.

New York .. New York!

2007-11-08T11:07:00.000-06:00

I was on the phone with my friend Peej, who lives in New York, and he is having a horrible time deciding what to get his mother for Christmas. I mentioned that I was looking into getting my mother an entertainment book. The books has coupons and other discounts that are good here in the Oklahoma area.

He mentioned that New York did have something similar called the New York CityPass. Each booklet has a ticket to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the new Greek and Roman galleries, Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum and the American Museum of Natural History. Plus, a trip to the top of the Empire State Building Observatory and tour of the Manhattan skyline from the water aboard a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, along with a map, public transportation information and tips on the best time to visit each attraction. The CityPass saves time by allowing you to skip most main entrance ticket lines and even better it saves money. The New York CityPass is sold at 50% off the combined admission price. A New York CityPass is $65 for adults. If you purchased all the tickets separately it would be around $130.

I told him if he really wanted to he could get me one. I would love to go to the Museums. I find I can stare at art and just get lost. I am also a history lover. I probably would spend countless hours in the Museum of Natural History. Just taking in the different perspectives each of share on one event can help shape the culture and the future.

He brought back to reality when he said I had never been to New York. I did not think that to be a major detail. There might come a day when I get to visit New York. If so, I would love to have a New York CityPass.

Pictures

2007-11-07T23:10:00.000-06:00

I was looking through Loran pictures today. I found one from when I first got Max. Poor Max is smaller then the palm of my hand and here is Loran in all her 17 month glory carrying him around. I miss them terribly. I want my Max and Loran. I miss my feet not being warm at night while I am sleeping. I miss getting the wake up hug when Max thinks it is time to get up. He would stick his head under my chin like he was giving me a hug.

I miss Loran coming into the door and yelling CARLA ... WAKE UP.. CARLA .. COME PLAY.. WANNA PLAY

I miss Oklahoma. I miss Home.

When Dental Pain Calls ...

2007-11-07T22:50:00.000-06:00

I have always been the clumsy friend. You know the one, the friend who no matter where you go, can always get hurt somehow. The worst of my incidents would have to be when I was fifteen. A group of friends and I were out riding bikes in empty pools in a new housing addition. As I was sitting awaiting my turn, I decided to ride off down the sidewalk. I hit a bump or uneven spot in the sidewalk and flipped over my handlebars, hitting my mouth against the metal connecting piece. Luckily I did not lose any teeth, but the pain was close enough. I might not have lost the tooth but I did lose a cap. It was after office hours, but worse yet, it was on the weekend. So I endured the pain all weekend.

I saw a commercial on television the other day about a do-it-yourself temporary dental repair. This certainly would have been handy when I decided to go flipping! My pain could have been taken care of in a quick 60 minutes. The commericial also stated that it could be used for fillings as well.

Dentemp OS is a dental first aid. It can be used to temporarily cement loose crowns or to replace a lost filling. It is very strong and you can eat on it a quick as 30 minutes after setting. It has been fully approved by the FDA and is available over-the-counter. It was developed by a dentist and provides fast, temporary relief when you loose a filling or have a loose cap. It has been tested and fully complies with the FDA regulations for oral care.

If I ever choose to go flipping over my handle bars again, at least I have a solution for the pain that follows.

Happy November 7th

2007-11-07T22:35:00.000-06:00

Not much is going on in my life.

I have a new layout done.. it is from Beth Kern's Kids Only available at OAKS.
Loran had so much fun playing with Play-Doh! I use it to work on her colors since she thinks every color is Green. So far, it is not going so well. LoL

Christmas Shopping for a Cure

2007-11-07T21:15:00.000-06:00

Christmas shopping can do more then just brighten the day of the gift recipient. This year, why not make your holiday gift part of the fight for a cure. This year the the Alzheimer's Foundation of America has an eStore where all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The eStore is offering a heart shaped,high-quality jewelry set that includes a matching necklace, bracelet and pin with custom-designed pendants. The design was inspired by the caregivers, who give from the heart and inspire the world with the courage they display on a daily basis. When you purchase a heart you show the world that you embrace the spirit of the caregivers, loved ones, and the cause itself.

As most of you know Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. There is no cure at this moment, but each cent raised is a step closer to finding a cure. And while seeking a cure to Alzheimer's is important, ensuring the quality of care for those who suffer from the disease is just as important. The holidays are a great time to gift a donation or buy a gift from the eStore for that very reason. The quality of care helps to ease the stress on not only the patient, but also the families of those that suffer. It ensures there is a comfort level of the families whose loved ones could harm themselves if not properly taken care of.

Christmas is the time of giving. This season give the gift of hope to many who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Show someone you know that you care about making a difference by giving the gift of a caring heart.

New Kit Purchase!

2007-11-07T20:31:00.000-06:00

I was shopping at Designer Digitals the other day and I picked up a great Mindy Terasawa Kit. Take a look! I love the soft blues combined with the black. I have the perfect picture of my dad that would work great with this kit.

Stephen King is at it again!

2007-11-07T19:55:00.000-06:00

On November 21st, The Mist by Stephen King will be released in theaters across the nation. I am so excited because I am a huge Stephen King fan. I have been reading his books since I was a child. My father has a love for horror novels and he encouraged that love in me. Stephen King is not only known for novels though. His books have been made into many movies, all of them great.

For me, Pet Cemetery is my favorite Stephen King film. The idea behind the film is creepy yet interesting. To think there is a cemetery where you can place your loved ones and they come back to life. I will never forgot little Gage on the phone saying, "Hi, I love you daddy," or "First I play with Judd, then Mommy came, and I play with Mommy. We play Daddy! We had a awfully good time! Now, I want to play with YOU!" Just the thought of little gage and the scalpel gives my the goosebumps.

From the look of the new trailer, Stephen King has done it again. The Mist, long considered one of Stephen King's scariest novels is about a mist that envelops a small Maine town. Dozens are trapped inside a supermarket knowing that in the mist are horrible creatures which feed on humans. I encourage you all to take a look at the trailer there on the website. This looks to be a great addition to the Stephen King library.

Take a lookie here!!

2007-11-06T11:17:00.000-06:00

Here is a really cute layout you all should take a look at!! It is a really cute halloween layout with great colors.

Leave her some love too! ^_^

I should have a layout up soon. I just have to work on it. LoL

Daily Life

2007-11-05T22:13:00.000-06:00

Day to day life has me upside down right now.

Twin taught me a new skill today in PS. She told me how to warp a ribbon and make it appear twisted. I am excited to use it... when my mojo comes back. LoL

Car Quotes

2007-11-05T21:49:00.000-06:00

I was looking into possibly getting a new car earlier today and I was curious what a new Honda might cost. I found a great website where I could get a Honda Car Quote. Carsblvd.com allows me to compare quotes with wholesale prices by letting dealers compete for my business. The site provides fast and free quotes for any new or used vehicles I could ever want. Carsblvd.com also offers services in car loans, car refinancing, auto insurance and
auto warranties. No matter what you are looking for, Carsblvd.com has what you are looking for.

Clean Linen

2007-11-04T09:16:00.000-06:00

This is completely random.. though my thoughts seem to be these days. But I love the scent of Clean Linen from Glade. It reminds me of being young and running through the bedding hanging on the line at my Great Grandmothers. Those were good times. I wonder if they make the oil to go in the plug-ins. I would have that smell all over the place if I could. LoL

I hope to open photoshop this afternoon, but I am not sure. I am having a hard time thinking of scrapping ideas. Imagine that, me! The one with all the ideas.. Yeah, I got nothing. LoL

I am here

2007-11-03T12:31:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to update everyone. I made it to MN safely. I am still kind of tired, but I will be ok. I am sure there is more to come. I hear they are speaking of snow possibly on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Yay for snow!

Are you ready?

2007-11-03T12:15:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for an emergency. Click here to get prepared We all have done it. Put off getting that emergency kit together until one day, it is too late. There the emergency is right at hand. Being prepared helps people to not panic, gives peace of mind, and takes some pressure off the emergency responders. Don't wait any longer. Get the supplies and advice you need at 1800prepare.com.

Aww... Baby Loran!

2007-11-01T16:15:00.000-05:00

I was layout crazy today!! I did this one using Baby Erin by Cindy Doerksen. I have linked to just one of Cindy's Stores, but she also sells at Divine Digital and Digiscrap Boutique.

Here is Loran back on Oct 23,2004. Yes folks, that makes her 3 days old. These were taken right before she left the hospital. Can you believe she is already 3 years old? Craziness!

Dirty Denim!!

2007-11-01T16:08:00.000-05:00

I have enjoyed Beth Kern's Kit Dirty Denim so much! I wanted to try and get one more layout done before I packed up the computer for the move. And I did!

This one also used Beth's Tempting Templates!

Pictures are from right outside The Seas with Finding Nemo ride at Epcot. So of course I took them on my trip to Walt Disney World this past April.

I am way behind on scrapping WDW. But what can you do? LoL

Christmas Debt!

2007-11-01T16:01:00.000-05:00

If you are anything like me, Christmas is usually paid for by the credit card companies. Have you ever sat down and wondered if you have paid off last years Christmas? Savebuckets.co.uk recently released that in the UK, as the Christmas shopping season approaches, many are still paying off last years Christmas debt. That is probably true for many of Americans as well. I have included the press release for you all to read.

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST HAUNTS INDEBTED BRITS

- New price saving site launches to save Brits up to 20% this Christmas -

As the nation approaches the final countdown to Christmas, new research rings alarm bells over the financial impact of Christmas in credit crunch Britain. The research from the new money saving website Savebuckets.com reveals that as Brits prepare for Christmas, many are still paying off last year’s festive spending.

With 41 per cent of Britons paying for Christmas on credit last year, almost one in five are still paying for last year’s festivities (17%), fewer than one in three having cleared their Christmas debts when their January credit card bill arrived (29%).

Following a year of consumer confidence in 2006, Christmas spending soared 52 per cent in two years (from an average £548 per adult in 2004* to £837 per adult in 2006), with over one in five Brits spending over £1,000 on Christmas last year (22%). This year, with spending power at its lowest level for 10 years**, consumers are feeling the financial hangover from a more confident Christmas enjoyed on the credit card and loans.

Alarmingly, it is cash strapped youngsters and low income earners who, having spent the most on last Christmas, are most likely to be feeling the repercussions of last year’s spending spree (see figures below).

The research into the financial impacts of last Christmas amongst a GB representative sample of 2,000 British adults was carried out by the new money savings website Savebuckets.com which launches this week to enable Brits to get more for their money this Christmas.

With these alarming figures in mind, Savebuckets.com will give shoppers the opportunity to save up to 20% on their Christmas shopping. Putting consumers back in control of their spending, the site searches over 700 retailers for the best price on around one million products. The site includes a unique price checker which allows consumers to set the price they want to pay for items, notifying them when the price of a product falls to within their budget.

So Tomorrow is the Day.

2007-11-01T14:34:00.000-05:00

Today is my last day in Oklahoma. I will leave in the morning to head to MN. It is about an 11 hour drive. I will cross four states in the move. I wonder if there will be anything else besides trees and cows to look at. Looking at the weather, it appears that I will not have to worry about snow or anything. And it does not appear that it will be too cold.

Lets hope I find the good cds because I am sure that the radio stations will not be that great! LoL

New Vera Goodies!!

2007-11-01T09:29:00.000-05:00

I meant to post this on Tuesday when I picked it up, but I was busty applying for CTs instead! LoL I picked this up on 1,2,3 Tuesday over at Vera Lim. I don't have any babies, but when I do it will be so cute for those little girl layouts.

More Justice for Online Buyers

2007-11-01T08:57:00.000-05:00

For online buyers of flooring, there has been some dissatisfaction in terms of warranty. A growing number find their warranty claim denied. In response to that iFLOOR is adding up to $1,000,000 of warranty protection for all customers. In return, iFLOOR reserves the right to seek legal justice on behalf of their customers.
I have included the press release for everyone to read. Having worked in the flooring industry at Home Depot, this is a huge step forward for consumers.

iFLOOR, America's largest online flooring retailer, today announced a $1,000,000 limited warranty designed to protect its customers from predatory manufacturer policies that exclude warranty coverage from online purchases.

The policy, which goes into effect immediately, offers up to one million dollars of coverage in the event that a customer's warranty claim is denied specifically because they made their purchase online. It is complimentary for every iFLOOR customer, and protects the buyer under the same terms as the original product warranty.

iFLOOR, Inc. CEO, Steve Simonson, came up with the program to combat "scare tactics" used by manufacturers of hardwood floors and laminate flooring. "Their idea is to discourage you from buying at a discount!" wrote Simonson in his blog "It's About Flooring". "This is not right! You deserve to save money! So we're going to take care of this problem once and for all."

And it would appear that federal law is on his side. Section 108 of the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Act, states that, "In general, tie-in sales provisions are not allowed. Such a provision would require a purchaser of the warranted product to buy an item or service from a particular company to use with the warranted product in order to be eligible to receive a remedy under the warranty."

Under iFLOOR's new warranty, a key provision allows for iFLOOR to "seek justice" on behalf of the customer in the event of legal action. According to Simonson, "I'm putting iFLOOR's money where my mouth is."

About iFLOOR, Inc.
Since 1998, iFLOOR.com has been the leading online and retail flooring company, with 36 local retail stores nationwide offering more than 70,000 products, including hardwood floors, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring and cork floors. iFLOOR.com is the largest online flooring retailer according to Internet Retailer Magazine, and was named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States for the past three years. Committed to quality customer service, superior selection and friendly expert advice, iFLOOR.com enables customers to buy flooring both online and in its retail stores at a substantial savings over traditional retailers. For more information about iFLOOR, please visit www.iFLOOR.com.

Halloween Plans!

2007-10-31T11:36:00.000-05:00

Tonight will be a busy night. Loran and I are going to a couple of church functions. * be scared I know * .. Then at 7 we are heading to a local nursing home for their annual Trick or Treat fest. It is the one where my Grandmother was until she passed on. It will be kinda weird to go in since I have not been there since she passed, but it will be good for Loran. She loves all the attention I am sure she will get. LoL

New Kit to play with

2007-10-31T11:30:00.000-05:00

I am excited because I just picked up a new Halloween Kit to play with!

It is called Just For Ghouls and is Available at Funky Playground Designs

Check it out! They are running a storewide 25% off sale unti 11-4

Policemen need their Police Gear!

2007-10-31T11:15:00.001-05:00

For those of you who are or maybe know police officers, I have got some news for you! 5.11 Tactical is a great site where you can pick up some of your police gear. They offer the latest equipment with awesome deals like free shipping. I would suggest taking a look when you can, what could it hurt?

Scrapping Mojo

2007-10-29T17:41:00.000-05:00

I was looking through the OAKS forums and I found a couple of challenges I would like to do before I pack up the computer.. however, I have no mojo. Has anyone seen my scrapping mojo? Stand up and Scrap kinda took the mojo outta me. It is kinda sad. LoL So instead I will clog up my blog with senseless chatter. LoL Or I will go read some SIMS2 stories. Probably the latter. ^_^

I was thinking of making a slide show that would be on my sidebar. It would house my latest layouts. What do you ladies and gentlemen think? I can not make up my mind if I want to do one or not. LoL.. way to be indecisive Carla!!

New Layout!!

2007-10-29T16:14:00.000-05:00

So as all of you... who read this anyway! LoL .. know. I was just accepted to the new CT. I thought I would post my LO that I had to do as part of the application process.

Kit used is Dirty Denim by Beth Kern. Available at OAKS.

Pics are of Loran... the morning of her 3rd birthday! *sniff* She has a swing obsession. It drives me bonkers every time I take her to the park.

Bad Credit is on the Climb

2007-10-29T15:51:00.000-05:00

There is an alarming number that is on the rise in U.S. The number of "bad credit" consumers is only going to get worse unless someone steps in and lends a helping hand. A company that will allow visitors to the site options on bad credit loans, bad credit offers, and credit cards from different providers. All the options would ensure that the person does not feel forced to take the first offer that is given to them.

Guess What!?!?!

2007-10-29T10:16:00.000-05:00

I found out yesterday that I just been accepted to my first digi scrapping CT!!! Ct stands for creative team, for those that are unaware. I am so excited! I have only been scrapping since Aug. I did not think I would get it, but I wanted the experience.

I will be on the CT for Beth Kern and she sales at OAKS.

I can not wait to get started. I am excited to work with her.

Until next time.. happy Bloggin!

Tummy Tucks?

2007-10-29T09:53:00.000-05:00

Why would a woman or a man want to go under the knife? All too often it is to ensure saggy areas from around the tummy are trimmed and abdominal muscles are tightened. Honestly, a slender, flat tummy can make anyone feel younger and rejuvenated. Aging and weight loss can affect the skin in both men and women. Diet and exercise do not always work for everyone and there is always the option of a tummy tuck to trim those few unwanted inches.

Another common reason for women to receive a tummy tuck is pregnancies. Women who have gone through multiple pregnancies have also seen some sagging where they hoped to see a nice flat tummy. But always remember, if you plan to become pregnant again, the tummy tuck would need to wait till after the last pregnancy.

There are many reasons for seeking out a tummy tuck. If this is an option for you, make sure you do the research and you are aware of what you are in for. One can never be too careful when it comes to their body.

OMgoodness at Tinkerbell!

2007-10-27T22:02:00.000-05:00

Loran was sooooooooo cute tonight! I will upload pics tomorrow of her in her Tinkerbell costume. She had so much fun trick or treating downtown tonight. The thing I love about Oklahoma is there is a trick or treat event every night until Wednesday night. LoL If one wanted to really load up on candy, it would be more then easy to do so. Buckets upon buckets upon buckets. LoL

Is Remortgaging in your Future?

2007-10-27T21:46:00.000-05:00

With the economy in the condition it is in, I would not be surprised to see an abundance of remortgaging. Remortgaging is when the terms or lender of a current mortgage are changed. Remortgages may be considered for any number of reasons. Often it happens to terminate a mortgage, when the mortgage is found to be unsatisfactory. My parents are currently looking into the possibility for remortgage to do some much needed improvements to their home. They have found useful information on Earth.co.uk. They offer an outstanding explanation as to what remortgages are and what is to be expected when involved with one. They also offer and easy way to get a quote. You just answer the question they have set up for and then click the " get a quote." I need to make sure I bookmark the page, just in case I ever need to set up a remortgage.

New Avatar coming my way!!

2007-10-27T09:12:00.001-05:00

I am so excited!!! I just purchased one of these ....

I simply love these!! They are so cute!! Lauren Grier is an amazing designer! So I am trying to decide what to have her do. A fairy? A monkey suit? hmm.. A monkey fairy? LoL

I will show everyone as soon as she gets it back to me!

Do You Need an Uptown Saturday Night

2007-10-27T08:43:00.000-05:00

Do you ever find yourself sitting at home on a Saturday night? Do you wish you had somewhere to go with antiques, shopping, and refreshments? Well, look no more!! One of the St. Augustine events to remember is an antiques event. On October 27th and November 24th the antique district along San Marco Avenue will come alive. During the event, participating antique dealers will provide workshops covering a variety of antique related topics, book stores will have readings and book signings by local authors, and the art galleries will feature some exhibit openings from the finest Florida artists.

I am always on the look out for antique books. I can only imagine what amazing finds could be hidden along the shelves. I can not explain the feeling I have when I open an older book. I get goose bumps thinking of the crippling of the pages or the smell of the aged paper.

If I do not find what I am looking for along San Marco Avenue, the merchants along Aviles Street will also stay open late during this special event. Aviles Street is only a short walk away and from what I am told it is also the oldest street in America. So I will gaining a history lesson along with some exercise. I do love to multitask. LoL

I hope you all go out and experience the fun for yourself. And maybe while you are there you will come across an antique treasure of your own.

Pumpkin Harvest in Broken Arrow

2007-10-27T08:28:00.000-05:00

Today is a big day in Broken Arrow! It is the day of the Pumpkin Harvest! Ok it is really not a pumpkin harvest, but the town does place candy in over 7500 orange eggs and those eggs are placed around central park for the kids to "hunt." Loran is so excited because she is finally old enough to join in the fun! After the hunt, downtown BA comes alive with entertainment and games! The merchants will have candy so the kids can "trick or treat" in a safe environment. This is the last thing I will do with Monkey before I move, so it is kind of a bitter sweet moment.

Monkey had the hardest time picking her costume this year. She sat looking at the Barbie Elaina Fairy costume and the Tinkerbell costume for what seemed like two days. She finally went with

Sales Training is on the Move

2007-10-27T08:11:00.000-05:00

I was recently in a national retailer looking to purchase a stove. When I first approached the appliance section, I noticed that there the area was not staffed with anyone. When an associate approached to help me with my purchase, he lacked the knowledge and the skills to appropriately make the sale. He tried to push the sale on my instead of guiding me into the sale.

I have ten years of retail experience under my belt with four years in a sales driving environment. I wanted to pass on some advice to him. I let him know that Avand.co.uk is now offering a sales training program that would benefit him. It is a versatile program with skills he can take and apply in any business experience he will encounter.

He was a young kid, I hope he takes my advice and looks into the sales training. He has many more stoves to sale. LoL.

Let's get ready to UPLOAD

2007-10-26T10:27:00.000-05:00

I was being a little busy bee burning backups of my Scrap Layouts and I noticed..

I AM WAAAAAAAY behind in uploading to some galleries. I am starting to apply for CT (creative teams) for designers and they usually like to see some of your work. So I should really get to uploading! However, most of the galleries I upload ALL my work to only allows 5 uploads a day! WTH!! I need more then 5.. work with me.. LoL

Loran is Three

2007-10-23T18:53:00.000-05:00

On Saturday my little monkey turned 3. She was all proud of herself walking around and telling everyone she saw that she was three.. LoL

All day long she was saying party.. " party carla ... party" Have you ever tried to explain to a 3 year old why her party was cancelled? Yeah.. not so much fun for me either.

We went to the Olive Garden and she got her own little cake, which ended up all over her face. LoL

aww *tear*

A dream trip to France

2007-10-23T18:03:00.000-05:00

I was at a gathering today and the women were discussing their dream destinations in the world. When it became my turn I mentioned how I would love to see Paris. With the fashion, history, and food that can be found there makes it the ideal place for me expand my knowledge and love for anything French.

I can just imagine myself standing on the balcony of a Paris hotel and looking at the Eiffel tower. Watching the wonder of the world extend high into the sky. I can only imagine all the couples who will be partaking in the romantic nature the Eiffel tower can bring. What a beautiful place for an engagement or wedding.

Those who know me know that I love art. And what better place to observe art then the louvre. That has to be one of the top ten museums I would love to see before I die. It houses some amazing art pieces. Another must see while in France has to be one of the many wineries. My mouth salivates just thinking about all the wine.

Another thing about France is some of the french hotels were once buildings of history. I love to know the history of a building. It helps to create the character of the building. Though I am sure all the hotels in France are nice hotels.
I could sit here all day and speak of things to see in France, but I must get back to reality. There are many other things I need to get today.

Why?

2007-10-18T21:26:00.001-05:00

[Begin rant]

The reasons I was given ...

1) " I just fell like im bullied into something I dont want to do"

2) " I know they need the money thats part of the reason"

Here are my thoughts ...

A) Would someone like to enlighten me as to why a mother would not want to have a party for her daughter's 3rd birthday? Anyone? She has been asking about it all week. Making sure her and Miss Wendy work on holding up the correct fingers and being able to say " I am three"

B) None of the merchandise my parents or I have purchased is returnable since it has been more then the 30 days alloted by said return policy.

I hope you enjoy calling all 25 parental units that you insisted come.
Make sure to remind them that you are poor excuse for a mother.

Oh how I await the day when your daughter says to you ....
" I want to live Carla ..."

I might be moving.. but even 800+ miles away, I am sure I will still pay more attention to her, then you do on a daily basis....

Trying to punish her because you are mad at me for moving is ridiculous. I mean really! I want to put your head through a wall, rip you limb from limb, and proceed to beat you with your stumps.

That is all! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD DAY
[End rant]

Bcs

2007-10-15T16:05:00.001-05:00

I must say I disagree on the current BCS Standings. I am not saying the OSU should not be in the top 2.. because they are undefeated.. HOWEVER .. South Florida's schedule up to this point has be 4 times as hard as OSU's. Lets see.. South Florida has played at least 3 ranked teams beating them all at that time.. OSU has played teams like Kent State. All I am saying is OSU got the #1 because of name.. not because of what they can do on the field..

Sad really.