tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46933218587623706852024-03-05T00:06:04.258-06:00The Not-So-Secret Life Of a Nutty ScrapperHeidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-29734829947339739902010-02-07T22:31:00.001-06:002010-02-07T22:55:58.572-06:00Just a Layout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQEd5M5rSDYnv6tV04oZH0TNIpSYMpKgJhdATneiXs966b-6U9KrArlffmz-t54PldEaOGJrWUPXIBNz6K60rT1nA-5Zpo55HTkgyo0kH1ZlGLCaa14e0NxSNuR4foYJqEIqRZa4dlhVY/s1600-h/IMG_3865c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQEd5M5rSDYnv6tV04oZH0TNIpSYMpKgJhdATneiXs966b-6U9KrArlffmz-t54PldEaOGJrWUPXIBNz6K60rT1nA-5Zpo55HTkgyo0kH1ZlGLCaa14e0NxSNuR4foYJqEIqRZa4dlhVY/s320/IMG_3865c.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Here is a layout it did today as I was passing the time waiting for the game to start. Hope you like it.Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-6407366303522582332010-01-24T18:57:00.001-06:002010-01-24T18:57:26.774-06:00Colts News: COLTS WIN: 30-17<a href=http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=09b2edde-64bf-4a35-94c7-f208dfac2a8d>Colts News: COLTS WIN: 30-17</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-12762549020453076072010-01-24T18:53:00.004-06:002010-01-24T18:56:45.413-06:00We're Goin' To The Super Bowl!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq4rK3cRWbtlJnhFv1y1rECNraX260lliCvWZWqlGSpu9Ou5hWrIpANjLo-ZZG2k3SYPQKkrHQuRKwNxk2r8q2jHGHx_leevjdASxXVThFzdYtg81sV1KnLmaCW-RLIHSDBPbYm8cPYE/s1600-h/indianapolis_colts_20mad_colt-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq4rK3cRWbtlJnhFv1y1rECNraX260lliCvWZWqlGSpu9Ou5hWrIpANjLo-ZZG2k3SYPQKkrHQuRKwNxk2r8q2jHGHx_leevjdASxXVThFzdYtg81sV1KnLmaCW-RLIHSDBPbYm8cPYE/s320/indianapolis_colts_20mad_colt-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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WOW! What a day! It was touch and go; the first half almost gave me a heart attack. But the boys pulled it off! Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts! They are going to the Super Bowl! Woooo Hoooo!!!Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-20215602470510103122010-01-17T22:21:00.009-06:002010-01-18T00:08:02.290-06:00Yes....Football is Our LifeFootball, football, football. Around here it's all about the game and the fan gear. We have Viking fans, Colts fans and Cowboy fans all under one roof. Now I am not talking about part-time fans here. I am talking about die-hard, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gung</span>-ho-all-the-way, dedicated when they lose and dedicated when they win fans. Yelling and screaming, throwing things at the TV, never miss a game, live our life around the game fans. And while yes, I am a fan of the Colts myself, I gotta tell ya, I get a little tired toward the end of the season.<br /><br />Take this weekend for instance. If you didn't already know this week-end is a big NFL playoff weekend. All three of our teams advanced to the playoff; the Vikings, the Cowboys and the Colts. The Vikings played the Cowboys today and unfortunately for the 'Boys, they lost. That left two die hard fans in the dumps; Trent and Austin.<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Viks</span> and the Colts will advance to the next round and may advance to the Super Bowl. But next week, it is possible that one or both will drop out. God I pray it isn't so. Or worse, they will both advance and play each other in the Super Bowl. I can't bear to think about what that might be like. I won't go there for now.<br /><br />All weekend long we've donned the colors, analyzed the stats, speculated on strategies and trashed talked the opponent, over and over and over. It's been Super Bowl this and Super Bowl that; Offensive this and Defensive that. It's been up the field and in the Red Zone; in the End Zone and on the sidelines; down the middle and off-sides; touchdown this and field goal that. On and on and on. And I gotta tell you I am SICK TO DEATH of it. I am so ready for the season to be over. I am so ready to talk about something else. Our life has got to get back to normal I tell ya.<br /><br />While I love and I mean love Peyton Manning and the Colts I understand that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But I absolutely cringe at the thought of them possibly losing, because Wyatt will about die. I mean there will be screaming, crying and genuine, heartfelt tears if they lose and I don't know if I can take it. Last year was tough when the Colts got knocked out early. This year, if they don't make it to the Super Bowl, I am going to have to take some Valium or something just so I don't have to hear the agony of defeat.<br /><br />Mick, well if the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Viks</span> lose next week, he will surely be in a bad mood for a while. He will be grouchy and irritable and throwing stuff around and then will go through a couple weeks of serious withdrawals and mild depression after the season is over, not knowing what to do with himself. And then he will be okay. But he is a grown man. Is it supposed to be this way? It's really pretty funny when you think about it, but pretty pathetic on the other hand too. I mean <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">c'mon</span>. It's just football after all. right? Really? Really! It is just a game. Isn't it? NOT!!!! 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuY_qTacEmWtmjpIZQtwrqDi5uYIb-RjKvKhR9VPCyM1sPOMRl0uKChyphenhyphenu-yRHlrNJCL3XdcNfeIFAv8CVXWmQovldZTGdu1INPS9gP956MQTIkmO-W80rsPpmovt40fJPo-k1mo91E2Ls/s1600-h/IMG_3404.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuY_qTacEmWtmjpIZQtwrqDi5uYIb-RjKvKhR9VPCyM1sPOMRl0uKChyphenhyphenu-yRHlrNJCL3XdcNfeIFAv8CVXWmQovldZTGdu1INPS9gP956MQTIkmO-W80rsPpmovt40fJPo-k1mo91E2Ls/s400/IMG_3404.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkXD03uPe8-LmIWwwvbPUuTFHdAIRcaXw-miMImydli9T04ClICn5RoVZfiZpZFpRp6GKslWd6lew9qKlYA3bnsmP8Nwkkyxerg-a_h1JwN-P_QE72SfxAG7uiRYVapoLLHh1vg_cUyw/s1600-h/IMG_3407.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkXD03uPe8-LmIWwwvbPUuTFHdAIRcaXw-miMImydli9T04ClICn5RoVZfiZpZFpRp6GKslWd6lew9qKlYA3bnsmP8Nwkkyxerg-a_h1JwN-P_QE72SfxAG7uiRYVapoLLHh1vg_cUyw/s400/IMG_3407.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br />Well another year has come and gone. It's funny, I don't feel 48 years old. Well except for when I throw my legs over the side of the bed at 5AM, to rise and shine. LOL Inside I still think and feel just like I did when I was in High School and then I pass by a mirror and holy cow, I see my Mother! Yikes! All kidding aside, I can't complain. I have a wonderful life. I am truly blessed with a wonderful family, awesome children, a loving husband and just about everything my heart desires. Some days are rough, but hey who doesn't have rough days. They can't all be perfect right! All in all, I love my life and I wouldn't change it for anything.<br /><br />Many thanks to all of you for the warm and wonderful Birthday Wishes. They really made my day! <br /><br />Hugs and more Hugs!<br />HeidiHeidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-70947206853458196242009-12-01T08:56:00.002-06:002009-12-01T09:09:54.819-06:00TOOT TOOT! Published Again!!Check it out! My Space Ship layout has been featured on the <a href="http://gcdstudios.blogspot.com/2009/11/longest-post-ever.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">GCD</span> Studios Blog</a>!!! (scroll way down in the post) Too exciting!! I just love seeing my name up in lights!<br /><br />I love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">GCD</span> Papers. They are so fresh and inspiring and their papers feel amazing! Yep, you gotta touch them. They feel like linen. Head on over to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">GCD</span> Blog and check out their 25 Days of Christmas Celebration. For the next 25 days they will be featuring an awesome line up of layouts and ideas, sure to inspire you!<br /><br />Happy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Scrappin</span>' Y'all<br />HeidiHeidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-15979732685574332322009-11-30T18:44:00.009-06:002009-12-01T08:49:49.481-06:00Musical Genes..who would have thunk it!Never in a million years did I think that there might be a musical gene in our gene pool, but man were we ever wrong.<br /><br />Austin got it from some where? But who? I guess it doesn't matter really, but let me tell you this kid has got it going on! He not only has a love for music, but he is also pretty darn good at too. He has been playing Saxophone since the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grade and has been working very hard to improve his skills and remain consistent. That is pretty hard to do for a teenager, considering all the other distractions going on inside his head. But he has managed to not only keep up but to also excel. We are very proud of him for having done so.<br /><br />He chose to continued his music in High School, and I think he has actually figured out that he has a gift and is willing to work very hard to develop it. Something clicked this year. Not sure what......<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hmmm</span> maybe it was all that Marching Band practice on those hot summer days beginning in August that unleashed something in his brain! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LOL</span>.<br /><br />But anyway, for starters, he made first chair saxophone in Clear Springs High School Band. Quite an accomplishment for a freshman; having beat out other incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in the process.<br /><br />Then, recently he tried out for Regional Band and while he didn't make the cut (they only take the top 3) he did get 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> chair. That sure was a confidence builder for him, knowing that of all the Freshman saxophone players in the region, he was in the top 10.<br /><br />And finally, of all the freshmen that tried out for Region Band at Clear Springs, only he and one another student placed high enough to be recognized. I think that is amazing. All his hard work paid off! Of course, we have to thank his private lesson teacher, Mr. Newton for all his hard work bringing Austin to this level of play. Thank you Curtis for your inspiration and encouragement! You Rock!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDz-Hu3yupUAC4jt8LAlKqlKBnFs8Q0ZDw98yB9YqzsopBfYatnkHrGnxdhRaglcA4IX4q8oMbqw0IPWQqD5FaATWDNRiyGL1l0XVg-5Wilo7XhRuZrjqabFXqL_vSvvOEzttj5uB4Zk8/s1600/IMG_2364.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDz-Hu3yupUAC4jt8LAlKqlKBnFs8Q0ZDw98yB9YqzsopBfYatnkHrGnxdhRaglcA4IX4q8oMbqw0IPWQqD5FaATWDNRiyGL1l0XVg-5Wilo7XhRuZrjqabFXqL_vSvvOEzttj5uB4Zk8/s400/IMG_2364.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT6Oo_ZY2oTw3e1XQpudm3gXZtbVkJN-DJQpcgavpg8IROg16QUZ6GFA0dIf28bcrWse8MlpdcxggMFi8ZSRkzGtUt54L2OmyQ4-kV_as5wg7yVMpDFlehxgXgMljUOA6K9GWbni4rqE/s1600/IMG_1923.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT6Oo_ZY2oTw3e1XQpudm3gXZtbVkJN-DJQpcgavpg8IROg16QUZ6GFA0dIf28bcrWse8MlpdcxggMFi8ZSRkzGtUt54L2OmyQ4-kV_as5wg7yVMpDFlehxgXgMljUOA6K9GWbni4rqE/s400/IMG_1923.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy338qX2U-aIeVSiE5bq0YC7ee6t5Bgu-sz0UNvSRw6Zwlr4oBVWpzBM6_cze2B6QH2zAdq_Nh88tO9i-23AqHI0k9e-dB0D9SfwyhdcWcyWU0qUJn-Urp1P5yDkkLHJsfMPNhf0GlZlM/s1600/IMG_0170.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy338qX2U-aIeVSiE5bq0YC7ee6t5Bgu-sz0UNvSRw6Zwlr4oBVWpzBM6_cze2B6QH2zAdq_Nh88tO9i-23AqHI0k9e-dB0D9SfwyhdcWcyWU0qUJn-Urp1P5yDkkLHJsfMPNhf0GlZlM/s400/IMG_0170.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGa_fFea_QbdxTpqEHKoIvvR7cAydZTwcwC1DOtMYzK7DjZoTOxebh4hOYj-I_l2t4fE3MjEPJJad6myxdz3ERzE6ucxK7PItOObqT8gZKAm2sOWH8sqSxCVCUWAK09mP_vbVKu1ZFmBU/s1600/IMG_0658.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGa_fFea_QbdxTpqEHKoIvvR7cAydZTwcwC1DOtMYzK7DjZoTOxebh4hOYj-I_l2t4fE3MjEPJJad6myxdz3ERzE6ucxK7PItOObqT8gZKAm2sOWH8sqSxCVCUWAK09mP_vbVKu1ZFmBU/s400/IMG_0658.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbl78ROBXlyblWA1eaL4wfRDsv3X1aKrEFdGG45dWClbsUo8nmjDyGg27Z7oTiO3zGbfHwsq-xvCdyiHOt5TuM3atF5da__LdqigFg-zowsPyGI2WgJiKcOHsym6rMECCgIs9A_f5qN4/s1600/IMG_0720.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbl78ROBXlyblWA1eaL4wfRDsv3X1aKrEFdGG45dWClbsUo8nmjDyGg27Z7oTiO3zGbfHwsq-xvCdyiHOt5TuM3atF5da__LdqigFg-zowsPyGI2WgJiKcOHsym6rMECCgIs9A_f5qN4/s400/IMG_0720.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br />In addition to the sax, Austin also plays guitar. He started out with a cheap starter electric guitar and it wasn't long before we realized that his playing was for real. His teacher Eric Tatum is an awesome classical and flamenco guitarist and he has inspired Austin to challenge himself with some classical techniques. Well, two more guitars later and he is budding into quite the guitarist. I am amazed at how easily and fluidly he plays and how quickly he learns each new technique.<br /><br />He started out loving the rock and roll but has since turned his heart toward the classic sound of a Spanish guitar. I am told that it is not easy to pick the strings with your fingers, but Austin picked up this technique after one lesson and he hasn't looked back yet. He just gets better and better everyday. I definitely can see him headlining at our favorite Mexican Food Restaurant in the near future! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LOL</span><br /><br />You know, as a parent we look into the future of our children and pray that they will make all the right choices; choices that will honor God and lead to a life of happiness and contentment. I want that for Austin! But I do know that God has put this musical gift in his heart and I know that he is preparing him for great things. I don't know if he will ultimately make a living playing his music, but I am certain of this....Music will always be a part of his life. It is in his spirit and woven into the fabric of his soul.<br /><br />My prayer for Austin is that one day, his music will make a difference in the lives of many and that maybe someday it will change the world.<br /><br />Way to go Austin! Keep up the hard work and dedication. Mom and Dad love you so very much!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLj8VQiSmaMmAHyUcAHQuUR3ug1-sdK3mVEA-r8Tq35JXgHy7n4RcTFC2rELNhV1T19Ap051oU-Tl0Tm7KCIEby1GfNhfC9s2EVDpmzZGwGDvyoId1LftWjPCqaqbp9NlFxZn-t_YMlAE/s1600/IMG_7895_filtered.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410064841115890690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLj8VQiSmaMmAHyUcAHQuUR3ug1-sdK3mVEA-r8Tq35JXgHy7n4RcTFC2rELNhV1T19Ap051oU-Tl0Tm7KCIEby1GfNhfC9s2EVDpmzZGwGDvyoId1LftWjPCqaqbp9NlFxZn-t_YMlAE/s400/IMG_7895_filtered.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-87732709876554299952009-11-29T17:52:00.003-06:002009-11-29T18:26:18.852-06:00A Day With The Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCVq_GvXPZUml9JXJ4yqlNSvVrPKF6V-cRU62XfIH4mWwoXbzz_xI3i_6K5yfcWt2C-yZk5OaNJxvdpj2CMwwJVlY04LQv0W1ozf4cca8460V3so1_ABHQItmwc_-gF6tSykQChyphenhyphenLO5k/s1600/IMG_3270.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCVq_GvXPZUml9JXJ4yqlNSvVrPKF6V-cRU62XfIH4mWwoXbzz_xI3i_6K5yfcWt2C-yZk5OaNJxvdpj2CMwwJVlY04LQv0W1ozf4cca8460V3so1_ABHQItmwc_-gF6tSykQChyphenhyphenLO5k/s400/IMG_3270.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409679813626698738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The boys got to go to the Texas vs. Colts game today at Reliant Stadium. They had a blast. When the got there the first got to hang out and tailgate with our friends ( and the boys Private Sax Lesson instructor) Curtis & Debbie Newton . Curtis has an awesome tricked out Texan's Truck that he takes to the games. They had an opportunity to interact with some Texan's fans and this made their game day experience so memorable! Thanks Curtis & Debbie!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7_qhrAGqKZrdsPOqqoAxb4BR9CEG8kJzzaymZ_LJEDxCJ5GBe_7xYf25i01Bo65wfxPTRU5yMwN8JQcNAJ_chnRohZQk1xsfRCUCj0GuoKwNpVR5vD9_N8z4WSHGv7b4aqJzJvKKFd4/s1600/IMG_3283.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7_qhrAGqKZrdsPOqqoAxb4BR9CEG8kJzzaymZ_LJEDxCJ5GBe_7xYf25i01Bo65wfxPTRU5yMwN8JQcNAJ_chnRohZQk1xsfRCUCj0GuoKwNpVR5vD9_N8z4WSHGv7b4aqJzJvKKFd4/s400/IMG_3283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409679806358199906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ebZd5B2VHk5wCmPRNwny2FldMVwn_O4oJnRmTjeN5lfveUf6Hbb6GkcBi33W0qj_wEwZB9bQLwZ2z2zYdmjjhyphenhyphen8-iLAF63kSLLvkTx6IMg2ywcK0nz3iPODPuTfccrbietJ2KOLFNdg/s1600/IMG_3351.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ebZd5B2VHk5wCmPRNwny2FldMVwn_O4oJnRmTjeN5lfveUf6Hbb6GkcBi33W0qj_wEwZB9bQLwZ2z2zYdmjjhyphenhyphen8-iLAF63kSLLvkTx6IMg2ywcK0nz3iPODPuTfccrbietJ2KOLFNdg/s400/IMG_3351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409679779953860322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wyatt couldn't wait to get into the stadium to check out the seats and let me tell you they had great seats. They were on row L in the end zone and this gave them an up close and personal view of the Colts as they warmed up. Here are some of the pics of the our favorite QB Peyton Manning warming up and a few shots of the game.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL-i1-QsrYep0T9KPHoXX9u535GCYxl7wg9rYQ8i3ug3aG9e57Nu-IC7BHrOrDkM1E2g_assBMGnPSOnWAD-bvrbddDbqeMfHqwK62S79CTs1GgbIIv4FY33PX0eB1LDmcwKkpVHKJoQ/s1600/IMG_3344.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL-i1-QsrYep0T9KPHoXX9u535GCYxl7wg9rYQ8i3ug3aG9e57Nu-IC7BHrOrDkM1E2g_assBMGnPSOnWAD-bvrbddDbqeMfHqwK62S79CTs1GgbIIv4FY33PX0eB1LDmcwKkpVHKJoQ/s400/IMG_3344.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqsVEDVqbWLsZ-Shf9LF5Csdif3nSChM_mFd0EgDGgrMTMhJLdNdP-QEJ0NiYExXErsAF9Ti_BexYejorYivCaTQm-nw3EnukGaOZzgQYe8Fx7gaoy_yN3htuH6Kl3L5d7rHno19W1Hk/s1600/IMG_3335.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqsVEDVqbWLsZ-Shf9LF5Csdif3nSChM_mFd0EgDGgrMTMhJLdNdP-QEJ0NiYExXErsAF9Ti_BexYejorYivCaTQm-nw3EnukGaOZzgQYe8Fx7gaoy_yN3htuH6Kl3L5d7rHno19W1Hk/s400/IMG_3335.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZy1u9votIhYtGsE9GODzlKdN94zaDjupzaVdIGjcZfqB28OublYxMMNdvw_xFQCQt4yCTxmoJvW4gzV0jw3lwiTJ6DY9fF4680JQFR5cfuTmqsA1JGAubp1xKkR7HE0mPrG5XJP0vOM/s1600/IMG_3381.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZy1u9votIhYtGsE9GODzlKdN94zaDjupzaVdIGjcZfqB28OublYxMMNdvw_xFQCQt4yCTxmoJvW4gzV0jw3lwiTJ6DY9fF4680JQFR5cfuTmqsA1JGAubp1xKkR7HE0mPrG5XJP0vOM/s400/IMG_3381.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409679790021614482" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kGhyiFpefcB1u3TIUlJ3i0dyO5zNXU7w73SqwSDLCNz8VYFZLRfbg_stWF7gX0MC15wRyUN_gUIOFVvcAkLyk4rRJrYjj0683L7a2hxKMsI2SJAfVlIZK3gre4plQmNRpxdXZAVyBl0/s1600/IMG_3382.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kGhyiFpefcB1u3TIUlJ3i0dyO5zNXU7w73SqwSDLCNz8VYFZLRfbg_stWF7gX0MC15wRyUN_gUIOFVvcAkLyk4rRJrYjj0683L7a2hxKMsI2SJAfVlIZK3gre4plQmNRpxdXZAVyBl0/s400/IMG_3382.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>I watched the game from home and it was a very exciting game! I can only imagine what they were experiencing. The boys said it was so loud in the stadium and they were on the edge of their seats. Of course the Colts pulled out the win in the end thank goodness! I don't know if I would have been able to live with Wyatt had they not.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5q2dt8sxGIH0-XOKsjz-8fdY3zb7kuHJdK_w7BHfbbdPjSlWnbdb_xRcSHroIiRkRiCg9x6oXbGJnFo3LlTJTaK4toYYbMJckP5ITirZZcTUor7PMW2OmimTJf8rH76Fe68cwQyXlEoE/s1600/IMG_3401.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5q2dt8sxGIH0-XOKsjz-8fdY3zb7kuHJdK_w7BHfbbdPjSlWnbdb_xRcSHroIiRkRiCg9x6oXbGJnFo3LlTJTaK4toYYbMJckP5ITirZZcTUor7PMW2OmimTJf8rH76Fe68cwQyXlEoE/s400/IMG_3401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409679796965371490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What a wonderful blessing it was for the boys to be able to go to the game, tail gate with friends and celebrate the win of their favorite team!!! Go Colts!!<br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"></div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-62254818650341490552009-11-22T00:21:00.003-06:002009-11-22T00:46:19.699-06:00Junkie Design Team Layouts<div>Well I finally got around to taking pictures of the last Junkie Design Team assignments. I had forgotten to do so before turning them in and just hadn't been to the shop with my camera to get a photo of them until today. So here they are:</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88fCgrzocqrIXN-Epq2zvfJk_foE7la4e9y2mzcAuimTv4_75yBO4goQ2iWjL5q0dh4Yzq8fJJ5WlDy9X5Rf-kUWilnGtc408uofsGsHLk_x91al71B4cwAW2-LUE-LxhfyTpuVxcMF0/s1600/IMG_2926c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 387px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406811204266348562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88fCgrzocqrIXN-Epq2zvfJk_foE7la4e9y2mzcAuimTv4_75yBO4goQ2iWjL5q0dh4Yzq8fJJ5WlDy9X5Rf-kUWilnGtc408uofsGsHLk_x91al71B4cwAW2-LUE-LxhfyTpuVxcMF0/s400/IMG_2926c.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div>The first layout features the new Papers by We R Memory Keepers Geo-Hectic collection. It was perfect for this layout featuring Mickey on the job. I loved the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">cardstock</span> stickers that went with this line of papers and I added some "screw head"and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">shiny</span> flat brassy brads to finish off the geo-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">techy</span> look.<br /></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7C0Tb5i5tkyMjX_hObZP_R2bGb0gvW8cmuLCDiSr0VKq2dA1MoVt9rQDaGG-2JF9hepNNGoNhvvWRE5cqaB-ejuL-hLBWouDhzk7n4Sc-uuIPKOjvwrRLUD3y7NZf21esFiNbeBZgJM/s1600/IMG_2940c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 367px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406811217945757554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7C0Tb5i5tkyMjX_hObZP_R2bGb0gvW8cmuLCDiSr0VKq2dA1MoVt9rQDaGG-2JF9hepNNGoNhvvWRE5cqaB-ejuL-hLBWouDhzk7n4Sc-uuIPKOjvwrRLUD3y7NZf21esFiNbeBZgJM/s400/IMG_2940c.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>In the second layout I got to use some wonderful vintage style papers from Graphic 45 Christmas Past collection. Add to that some gold mirror <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">cardstock</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">bling</span>, velvet ribbon and a new gold <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> Poinsettia flower and this layout glistened like a holiday tree. I love how it turned out.</div><div> </div><div>As this holiday week approaches I hope to have more time to scrap. The kids are off from school so that means no homework and free time in the evenings. Now if I could just stay off <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Farmtown</span> I could get some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">scrappin</span>' done!</div><div> </div><div>Till next time.</div><div>Heidi</div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-55864227497426797412009-11-19T16:03:00.002-06:002009-11-19T16:10:44.020-06:00It's Turkey Time Again!!!!<div align="left">As we approach the THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS I thought you might enjoy this turkey recipe!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Ingredients:</div><div align="left">1 whole turkey</div><div align="left">1 large lemon, cut into halves</div><div align="left">salt and pepper to taste</div><div align="left">butter or olive oil, whichever you prefer</div><div align="left">Heat oven to 350 degrees</div><br /><div align="left">Rub butter or oil over the skin of the turkey until it is completely coated.<br />Sprinkle with salt and pepper and any other seasonings you prefer.</div><br /><div align="left">Take a knife and gently separate the skin from the breast meat; </div><div align="left"><br />Slide lemon halves under the skin with the peel side up, one on each side. This way the juice from the lemon will release into the breasts.</div><br /><div align="left">Cover and bake for 30-45 minutes. Remove cover and continue to roast until juices run clear, basting every 15-20 minutes. If you've followed these steps correctly, your turkey should look like the one in the picture. (TOO FUNNY!!)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAv_IKD8cm8zXN7M4QdNWP_bJ7lGag3K44ywI7PSfL4CbMwGrg63AoAOk8Iv5SFH_xkiqZVE-LHTpvD8FkXsvgPy2PBVlWmKr5MQzuJYTRWIj39wR93DzaHKkOYrbsyxabpE-jHFa-qo/s1600/turkey.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405939310084382418" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAv_IKD8cm8zXN7M4QdNWP_bJ7lGag3K44ywI7PSfL4CbMwGrg63AoAOk8Iv5SFH_xkiqZVE-LHTpvD8FkXsvgPy2PBVlWmKr5MQzuJYTRWIj39wR93DzaHKkOYrbsyxabpE-jHFa-qo/s400/turkey.bmp" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left"> </div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-26610708904684271792009-11-11T08:35:00.004-06:002009-11-11T09:21:01.609-06:00Football Season's Over, while bittersweet it means More Scrappy Time!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmgNmWbiF_GmPyVyMjA99kcZ8pYTHKmcM7TUZmgOtb6hfIfaihm6Ue5S9uKu5Vely7OEDvBYE7lfCzx-SiugaCBYKMNZNhMRCApWpWNmgdWCGYnnkUiiUInpBYPHDO0xc4RaW0SiwR1U/s1600-h/IMG_0321E.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402857799691205314" style="WIDTH: 367px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmgNmWbiF_GmPyVyMjA99kcZ8pYTHKmcM7TUZmgOtb6hfIfaihm6Ue5S9uKu5Vely7OEDvBYE7lfCzx-SiugaCBYKMNZNhMRCApWpWNmgdWCGYnnkUiiUInpBYPHDO0xc4RaW0SiwR1U/s400/IMG_0321E.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">That's Wyatt in the white jersey; #61.</span><br /><br />Well football season for Wyatt is over. Yesterday was his last game of the season. Unfortunately their team, the Victory Lakes Panther 7th Grade B Team, struggled this season. But they still did manage to pull out 3 wins. Wyatt plays Center and he had a great year. As usual he was consistent and played with all his heart. There were so many kids on the team this year that sadly many of the boys didn't get much playing time. Wyatt, however, did. He played first string offense in every game and even got to play some first string defense (something he has always wanted to do). Overall, he did <strong>very</strong> well.<br /><br />He says he isn't sure that wants to play next year, but he says that every year. He will play again; I know he will. Football is woven through every fiber of this kids being. It's stamped in his DNA. HE LOVES THE GAME. Just ask him. Wyatt can tell you who played in every single Superbowl in history, where it was played, who the teams were, what the score was, who the quarterback was, and who the MVP was. He knows more obscure Football trivia than the NFL commissioner himself (I would lay money on that) and he can give you a play by play of every Superbowl played to date. He has an amazing memory and knows this game.<br /><br /><br />Wyatt's favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts (I wholeheartedly agree) and he is a die hard fan. Wyatt bleeds Colts Blue and White. Seriously folks, it borders on an obsession.<br /><br /><br />But anyway, he is an amazing kid and I want to take this opportunity tell you just how proud I am of him. Wyatt you are an amazing young man and I congratulate you on a great season. I know you will be back next year. You may not know it now, but I do. You CAN'T NOT PLAY.<br /><br />While the end of this season is bittersweet, I will miss watching him play, it does mean I will have more scrappy time! Yay!!! Instead of having to sit for an hour and half at the field in the evening, waiting for practice to end, I can now get home at an earlier hour, we can eat dinner at an earlier time and I will have more free time to scrap. Of course, if I get all my harvesting and plowing done in Farmtown and Farmville that is. <wink>(I am totally addicted to those stupid games.) My goal for the rest of the year is to try and get an hour of scrapping in every evening. I have many gift project that I need start and finish for the holidays and I am really feeling some creative juices bubble up. My BFF Theresa and I got to scrap this past Sunday and we had a great time. It left me wanting to do more.<br /><br />I know I haven't posted many scrapping pics lately because of our busy schedule, but I wll be posting this past month's design team projects soon. They turned out really great. But I deleted the pics accidentally and have already turned in my projects. It may be few more days before the pics go up. Maybe this weekend I will go by the shop with the camera and take some pics to post.<br /><br />My oldest son, Austin, who plays in the Clear Springs High School Charger Band will be finishing up the marching season soon too, (I will blog more about that soon.) and that will free up Friday and Saturday evenings for scrapping too. I can't wait. The holidays are rapidly approaching and we are entering into my most creative season of the year. I am looking forward to blogging more and sharing many of my projects.<br /><br />Till Next time....<br />Go Colts!!!<br />Go Victory Lakes Panthers!<br /><div>Go Clear Springs Chargers!</div><div></div><div>Hugs,<br />Heidi </div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-33739508228379448642009-10-26T10:58:00.002-05:002009-10-26T11:02:50.437-05:00Walking on Prima SunshineCheck out these wonderful picks from <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2009/10/prima-product-picks.html">Prima</a>. It's a ray of sunshine!!! Love all this stuff.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmOLTaVtWGIw5_1WlaGWGkl2JdoIls9i2_aCKjqVWnctKyfFEQDYDEohxVacF0KPF3JH6gdSXp_lp46-JwTzDvXJlkzJCAwHgOrjx0SBFhVE_oKX4DebTJJLSQiQ0rrZZEGfO-kIAMGk/s1600-h/primapix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396938977720476834" style="WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmOLTaVtWGIw5_1WlaGWGkl2JdoIls9i2_aCKjqVWnctKyfFEQDYDEohxVacF0KPF3JH6gdSXp_lp46-JwTzDvXJlkzJCAwHgOrjx0SBFhVE_oKX4DebTJJLSQiQ0rrZZEGfO-kIAMGk/s400/primapix.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Today's Picks Include:</strong><br />Tropics Paper-840976<br />New Alpha Letter Stickers in Orange and Yellow-531096, 531102<br />Trellis Roses in Orange and Yellow-533144, 533151<br />Jewel Box Butterflies-532376<br />Say It In Pearl Centers-530679<br />Sultan Centers in Autumn Gold-535094<br />Gypsy Petals in Burnt Orange and Goldenrod-531621<br />Donna Downey Wildflower Iron-On-920234<br />Country Elegance Hydrangeas in Orange-533465<br />Parlor Petals in Sunflower Yellow-534423<br />Crystal/Pearl swirl in Burgundy-530471<br />Gossamer Wings in Dark Orange-533953<br />Medicci Flowers in Orange-532949Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-64696942148146320582009-10-11T22:37:00.004-05:002009-10-21T12:37:29.147-05:00Happy Birthday Austin!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31gVVJjhS0C5XEOvTO036umYWuGVZqKGWe51y-VGp2AS3XdiuR4cwO0WmxqSDFubpZgu8nsT_RY972tdKRbWi_e5mNw-f2utEZfpEOVfa-6wAdp87zWN2Qzo6s6SChAC2EJNdaJH2_S4/s1600-h/IMG_0767.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31gVVJjhS0C5XEOvTO036umYWuGVZqKGWe51y-VGp2AS3XdiuR4cwO0WmxqSDFubpZgu8nsT_RY972tdKRbWi_e5mNw-f2utEZfpEOVfa-6wAdp87zWN2Qzo6s6SChAC2EJNdaJH2_S4/s400/IMG_0767.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fN9XUJKYXQkHk6J7MOfYUguuCbe2yikqR5g3NeyMsSJ0mDwlZQaoH7hIrvZm9vJRqQvyhckofNUUK6INFXzaZI2qE9qjRiYTN2po12ZtjKFvaw_52NvsOEEyUd0C-fMZfC7TAPr_5Xg/s1600-h/IMG_0768.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fN9XUJKYXQkHk6J7MOfYUguuCbe2yikqR5g3NeyMsSJ0mDwlZQaoH7hIrvZm9vJRqQvyhckofNUUK6INFXzaZI2qE9qjRiYTN2po12ZtjKFvaw_52NvsOEEyUd0C-fMZfC7TAPr_5Xg/s400/IMG_0768.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimfUqayCaP1yEHyu-aJzawknZjON0m5Nkh9uYMTTadTcm-VkbGQNk_7fzQfu39NwE5llnEfCQcmtGhqwmc4xtZQUqBDcXdyEs65R4g8wnQA7QkiQjmy6Hp646v3zBg2IzLi-Mr3DVd7Q/s1600-h/IMG_0772.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimfUqayCaP1yEHyu-aJzawknZjON0m5Nkh9uYMTTadTcm-VkbGQNk_7fzQfu39NwE5llnEfCQcmtGhqwmc4xtZQUqBDcXdyEs65R4g8wnQA7QkiQjmy6Hp646v3zBg2IzLi-Mr3DVd7Q/s400/IMG_0772.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_-sH1aZnJBGx_nh4un1txerHCPV1xamikGgA4WErJPB2BFXG-80DY-5wKW4-Z0mTy8aqwdIcRmw_vlaRP9QdEBeVvEd6ns3JXfQplXhsFCpq3HTZ5kkXCaYY6UDQ8jhIBLv_H4BG3Gw/s1600-h/IMG_0841.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_-sH1aZnJBGx_nh4un1txerHCPV1xamikGgA4WErJPB2BFXG-80DY-5wKW4-Z0mTy8aqwdIcRmw_vlaRP9QdEBeVvEd6ns3JXfQplXhsFCpq3HTZ5kkXCaYY6UDQ8jhIBLv_H4BG3Gw/s400/IMG_0841.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tonight we celebrated Austin's 15th Birthday! Tomorrow is actually his birthday, but since tomorrow will be a late day with a band performance, we decided to celebrate today. Fifteen years! Whew. Where did the time go?<br /><br />I think my son is pretty amazing and here are some of the reasons why:<br /><br />He is funny. I mean "really" funny. Like Robin Williams Funny!!!<br />He is energetic.<br />He is talented! He plays a mean sax and an incredible guitar.<br />He is animated. Totally into character; changing from one minute to the next.<br />He can leap tall building in a single bound.<br />He is handsome.<br />He is inquisitive.<br />He is sensitive.<br />He is honest.<br />He is loving.<br />He is loyal.<br />He is good.<br />He is kind.<br />He is trustworthy.<br />He is quick on his feet.<br />He thinks fast and has great one liners.<br />He is very intelligent.<br />He love God with all his heart.<br />He is good to his brother.<br />He is good to his friends.<br />He wants to please everyone.<br />He is adventurous.<br />He is imaginative.<br />He is a dreamer.<br />He wants to go to Julliard in New York City and I think he will.<br />Oh and did I tell you how funny he is. He makes me laugh every day!<br /><br />He is my pride and joy and I love him so very very much.<br /><br />Happy Birthday Austin! You make Mom and Dad VERY PROUD!<br /><br />Till Next Time,<br />HeidiHeidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-19165700917546758392009-10-07T14:43:00.003-05:002009-10-07T16:01:17.860-05:00Have you Hugged Your Girls Lately?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq2hMe1edHuyu1AzIDnwp7e7_iLhc9ehyphenhyphenK8S81FU-BvyFCspaAd3ghF-cKD-p3Jo9990QL0Sq1Ih9UQsVGuWv2GcMkUxla0aUVOKN3rFk5FUVPG1iQyRP_wZHFWdfiLHx-lknADwNIdY/s1600-h/breast-cancer-ribbon-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389946514309984306" style="WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq2hMe1edHuyu1AzIDnwp7e7_iLhc9ehyphenhyphenK8S81FU-BvyFCspaAd3ghF-cKD-p3Jo9990QL0Sq1Ih9UQsVGuWv2GcMkUxla0aUVOKN3rFk5FUVPG1iQyRP_wZHFWdfiLHx-lknADwNIdY/s400/breast-cancer-ribbon-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"> </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Have you hugged your "girls" lately?</span></strong><br /><br />Breast Cancer. Those two little words have had a huge impact on my life. In November of 2007 I had a routine mammogram and an abnormality was detected in my right breast; atypical <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ductal</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hyperplasia</span> is what they called it; effectively one stage removed from cancer. In February of 2008 I had surgery to remove that abnormality. I thank God everyday that it wasn't cancer...yet. But, had I not had the routine screening and had I just skipped my exam, it is very likely that with the passing of time I would be telling a different story today. <br /><br />Not long after my surgery, my best friend Theresa (who is in her mid 20's) discovered a lump in her breast and unfortunately, hers was cancer. I will never forget the day when she told me the news. My heart skipped a beat as I held my breath and we both cried. Her journey after that fateful day has been long and arduous, but I am happy to report that today she is a <strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Survivor</span></strong> and is <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Cancer Free</strong></span>! She is an amazing woman and supporting her on the road through her cancer treatment has taught me so much and has affected me in so many ways:<br /><ul><li>I have learned about true strength and determination. </li><li>I have learned about true love, support and encouragement. </li><li>I have learned to put things into perspective and to not sweat the small stuff (even if I still do sometimes, I have grown.)</li><li>I have learned about unwavering faith and about the blessings that come wrapped in a cancer wrapper.</li><li>I have learned what is important and what is not.</li><li>I have learned, by watching her, about true grace and beauty that comes from within.</li><li>I have learned that there are still many very good people in the world; complete strangers even, that are willing to lend a hand of support and encouragement.</li><li>I have learned that in this life you should make every single day count.</li><li>I have learned about <strong>true friendship</strong> and what it means.</li><li>I have learned <strong>NOT TO SKIP YOUR ANNUAL WELL WOMAN'S EXAM</strong>.</li></ul><p>My brush with Breast Cancer changed my life; but Theresa's Breast Cancer changed me even more. I love my friend and I thank God everyday for her friendship, but more importantly I thank God that she is cancer free. </p><p>In honor of Theresa's journey will you PLEASE examine your own breasts TODAY and remind your friends to do the same. Schedule that mammogram that you have been putting off. Make the call. If you won't do it for yourself, or for me, or for Theresa and millions of women just like her, maybe these statistics will convince you:</p><p>Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment</span></strong>. </span></p>Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women,<br /><br />The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is a little less than 1 in 8 (12%).<br /><br />About 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2009.<br /><br />About 62,280 new cases of carcinoma in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">situ</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CIS</span>) will be diagnosed (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">CIS</span> is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer) in 2009.<br /><br />About 40,170 women will die from breast cancer in 2009.<br /><br />Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer.<br /><br />The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman's death is about 1 in 35 (about 3%).<br /><br />At this time there are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#330033;">American Cancer Society, </span><a href="http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_are_the_key_statistics_for_breast_cancer_5.asp"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#330033;">http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_are_the_key_statistics_for_breast_cancer_5.asp</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BreastSelfExam.html">Susan G. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Komen</span></a> for the Cure® recommends that you :<br /><br /><strong>1. Know your risk</strong><br />Talk to your family to learn about your family health history<br />Talk to your health care provider about your personal risk of breast cancer<br /><br /><strong>2. Get screened</strong><br />Ask your health care provider which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk<br />Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk<br />Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40<br /><br /><strong>3. Know what is normal for you and see your health care provider right away if you notice any of these breast changes:</strong><br />Lump, hard knot or thickening<br />Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening<br />Change in the size or shape of the breast<br />Dimpling or puckering of the skin<br />Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple<br />Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast<br />Nipple discharge that starts suddenly<br />New pain in one spot that doesn't go away<br /><br /><strong>4. Make healthy lifestyle choices</strong><br />Maintain a healthy weight<br />Add exercise into your routine<br />Limit alcohol intake<br /><br />Thanks for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month.<br />Hugs,<br />HeidiHeidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-14863074580199728392009-10-04T22:32:00.004-05:002009-10-04T22:55:17.260-05:00New Camping LayoutHave you seen the new Camped Out line of papers by Bella Blvd? How about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SEI</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Playday</span>/Tickles? These papers coordinated so well for this Camping layout. I love how <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">they</span> complemented each other. Not sure who makes the chipboard trees and the little wooden leaves (which came raw but I painted with Making Memories Acrylic paints), but they added a nice touch. I had a great time adding texture to them by wrapping the trunks with rope. This complemented the flocking on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">SEI</span> paper very well. The stickers are from the new Boy Scout Line from K and Company. Yep, they have a brand new S<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">couting</span> line that just came out. I picked up the slab over at the <a href="http://www.ascrapbookjunkie.com/">Scrapbook Junkie</a>. Don't you just love it when a layout comes together nicely!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDaj8dLfpPrb2ljvgezvuPA-Aff9NTtVsh16hNElNxkppzCa26hklfL5Wya1WRagSFfHPE2ZLP44k9wK9sxGnj8wHFFMQoAqfcJHseEaFv0PA-ylBkfxnFPBeUA7koXd8bdJyjjTOhi8/s1600-h/IMG_0216c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388955653329560354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDaj8dLfpPrb2ljvgezvuPA-Aff9NTtVsh16hNElNxkppzCa26hklfL5Wya1WRagSFfHPE2ZLP44k9wK9sxGnj8wHFFMQoAqfcJHseEaFv0PA-ylBkfxnFPBeUA7koXd8bdJyjjTOhi8/s400/IMG_0216c.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalF92luAW2JORaM7avCgMjz-NxirOacFtAbu-gcuAyABKgSUTDOhUbJ2Jm7Tcs60q_4Js9dm15hvgx2S6kh5sNzt76y2BahwpVz9HdBTx1Xh63sa0oNzLvk0jFhMLayjgDFKvNsxf6kw/s1600-h/IMG_0229c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388955670002531106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalF92luAW2JORaM7avCgMjz-NxirOacFtAbu-gcuAyABKgSUTDOhUbJ2Jm7Tcs60q_4Js9dm15hvgx2S6kh5sNzt76y2BahwpVz9HdBTx1Xh63sa0oNzLvk0jFhMLayjgDFKvNsxf6kw/s400/IMG_0229c.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYVhtTpQMprecoD7MRfcjQrhXh49VElupG19mPFk9s2KyKhSJwWkcTaBGpwP9oiur1f8UdzXMv6JDiINfEt_GUeMlDmQHUdw0U2ijzDcHnbRO24moZpcNYrp7z483S52o0sHLQfuKe0M/s1600-h/IMG_0227c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388955660646658018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYVhtTpQMprecoD7MRfcjQrhXh49VElupG19mPFk9s2KyKhSJwWkcTaBGpwP9oiur1f8UdzXMv6JDiINfEt_GUeMlDmQHUdw0U2ijzDcHnbRO24moZpcNYrp7z483S52o0sHLQfuKe0M/s400/IMG_0227c.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Oops! Now wait a minute...how did this picture get in here. This handsome young man is my nephew Trent. He is very intelligent, has a great sense of humor, is one of my prides and joys and YES ladies...he is single!! (Not that I am trying to play match maker or anything <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0D2A2EUvNU-mNHM77qZvK_Y1R5KPcn6Qj59J0FtADu5xAdTvoiJ8l2D2mKXYbn0cg4lk9BECuRlZjgjUEyZkedn4hwr6JQ6fM_Crypyhz86LPFzeQPGNUcGO_5hUdbGihiiJBsaiJe8/s1600-h/IMG_0200c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388955646774679186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0D2A2EUvNU-mNHM77qZvK_Y1R5KPcn6Qj59J0FtADu5xAdTvoiJ8l2D2mKXYbn0cg4lk9BECuRlZjgjUEyZkedn4hwr6JQ6fM_Crypyhz86LPFzeQPGNUcGO_5hUdbGihiiJBsaiJe8/s400/IMG_0200c.jpg" /></a> </div><div></div><div>Till next time.</div><div>Heidi </div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-25292853566596912922009-09-27T18:29:00.005-05:002009-09-27T19:16:00.513-05:00September Junkie Project<div><div>I finished up my Junkie Project for the month of September. </div><br /><div>It was so much fun. This month the design team got to pick out what we wanted to work with. My choice was a new line of papers designed by Stephanie Hunt for <a href="http://www.bellablvd.net/">Bella Blvd </a>called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Plastino</span>. I loved the colors and flowers and wanted to do something <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">whimsical</span>. Our challenge was to make a Wall Layout on a piece of sheet metal using a photo of ourselves and a wooden letter magnet. This project will be displayed in the Junkie Store Window. We got to do a canvas a while back and this project is to replace the canvas that is already on display.</div><div></div><br /><div>I had never worked on sheet metal so it was going to be fun!</div><div></div><div> </div><div>We also got to choose a coordinating <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">bling</span> and flower from the new <a href="http://www.primamarketinginc.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> </a>lines! I was in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> Heaven. Seriously, have you seen all the new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> Flowers? They are to die for! Of course I went <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> crazy and couldn't stop with what was given to me and added more of my own. I love the new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span> vines they are awesome. The paper twisting on the flower stems is something I saw <a href="http://www.donnadowney.com/">Donna <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Downey</span> </a>do on one of her art pieces on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">her </span>website and I had to try it. She is so inspiring.</div><div></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386297388969707218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-2LGyhBFxv4TwqtnrxGe3IbmVkRizb5YV6SfsL-cPsdZATPMUHJ0idjVF5d1YjKG_PyJyvI3ExvruvHAM6WhjTn8Rn4yTPDsrFS19KGoMXzziolo7iRtF2VXZ0UjesEqCdKW-25UNRg/s400/IMG_3239cropped.jpg" /> <div>I also wanted to share with you a project that I did a while back for the Junkie that I hadn't posted. I had forgotten to take photos of it to post and finally did so this weekend.</div><br /><div></div><div>This project was completely inspired by <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.donnadowney.com">Donna <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Downey</span></a>! I took her class a few months ago when she taught at <a href="http://www.bethatthescrapbookjunkie.blogspot.com/">The Scrapbook Junkie</a> and I had a blast. She is one talented lady. I learned so much in her class and had such a wonderful time. So when Beth asked me to put together a mini album using some Canvas sheets she had gotten in and some stencils I jumped on the chance. I took the opportunity to use all the creative techniques Donna taught us. I used modeling paste, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">gesso</span>, gel medium, water color, acrylic paints and even pulled out my embossing powders and heat tool. If you ever have an opportunity to take a class by Donna <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Downey</span> you absolutely must! You will learn a ton and have a blast.</div><div></div><br /><div>So here is the project. I hope you like it! The papers are by <a href="http://www.basicgrey.com/">Basic Grey </a>and the flowers are from <a href="http://www.primamarketinginc.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prima</span></a>.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyTh5S0p7-aazZVC3mN-LbJJxMd2Nyjqsq6eLXCQ0TFH62lGSmRz0D_cPOsZtcWguxi93m5eeJvfmBqNc5ryx6pTROdhYTs2tP8ecAJtpzoojVFmi3GBTJOc7QjFAw2E2yC5iQ9fhwF4/s1600-h/IMG_3259.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386299888035162866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyTh5S0p7-aazZVC3mN-LbJJxMd2Nyjqsq6eLXCQ0TFH62lGSmRz0D_cPOsZtcWguxi93m5eeJvfmBqNc5ryx6pTROdhYTs2tP8ecAJtpzoojVFmi3GBTJOc7QjFAw2E2yC5iQ9fhwF4/s400/IMG_3259.JPG" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKJjSm77xfk-DeB4Vj_n5Usfjiu85w6J0nMLks8XHV7T73oFkvQe9oh1hv6dBkfeYGGoHU3Q6_VQq49QiIAmcKnJt0yvMeJNpFUSuGNGxFgMI4a1Exjlvp9Mr35duMjBoozI95oHdfoA/s1600-h/IMG_3263.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386299916126230354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKJjSm77xfk-DeB4Vj_n5Usfjiu85w6J0nMLks8XHV7T73oFkvQe9oh1hv6dBkfeYGGoHU3Q6_VQq49QiIAmcKnJt0yvMeJNpFUSuGNGxFgMI4a1Exjlvp9Mr35duMjBoozI95oHdfoA/s400/IMG_3263.JPG" /></a> </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL683PrC7GbLrvbZoI0yDgS9saBigHVNU9x0s3TNckQvnGzuHuIKKvK1oXKXvsmq-qK1Xrwv65V5eoVBC3LGucm2Bb6cx5VDMQS9T2673DX6sp9rTvD9He2H8acLlmPFSvSYieNUQIlas/s1600-h/IMG_3262.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386299906273980098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL683PrC7GbLrvbZoI0yDgS9saBigHVNU9x0s3TNckQvnGzuHuIKKvK1oXKXvsmq-qK1Xrwv65V5eoVBC3LGucm2Bb6cx5VDMQS9T2673DX6sp9rTvD9He2H8acLlmPFSvSYieNUQIlas/s400/IMG_3262.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0z-kPTS8BgQ-hjZs8Uf9ykdJly_2n5zU-uozRu-D77-eaCvpt84dRSCXSDbfRzi-4vzgPJZYwE7bTGceX1cy_cPhLoKXTg_libmnct2IeA0zLuX2p9L8mSJtwZ5J6vor-veXTg6GlR4/s1600-h/IMG_3261.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386299905279221858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0z-kPTS8BgQ-hjZs8Uf9ykdJly_2n5zU-uozRu-D77-eaCvpt84dRSCXSDbfRzi-4vzgPJZYwE7bTGceX1cy_cPhLoKXTg_libmnct2IeA0zLuX2p9L8mSJtwZ5J6vor-veXTg6GlR4/s400/IMG_3261.JPG" /></a> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWMYmuoTVYGIF8Tg7F-ZRZGSWgkY8ktUvrDPfEopvyHX66LU5jNLnI-j9HITVBKyQC5jKga4XcJxery8-2JTuCwqyqLRWNcCg9uOiIkc8YQLl9X2u-KnLIikoqwKR-zjclE18_eyFX5U/s1600-h/IMG_3260.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386299895027751202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWMYmuoTVYGIF8Tg7F-ZRZGSWgkY8ktUvrDPfEopvyHX66LU5jNLnI-j9HITVBKyQC5jKga4XcJxery8-2JTuCwqyqLRWNcCg9uOiIkc8YQLl9X2u-KnLIikoqwKR-zjclE18_eyFX5U/s400/IMG_3260.JPG" /></a> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBbfA6Y7y5vyEdG9IrkhwIrbu-wNo6UFtLhh2X1UVYHDceabFSl5iVvpMPp6j21JSS_f7pxl58EDvtmQ-5aPpHje18eL3Gxb7yfV4OWw7ja9Vr6QqF6RxPGy5D6lkxIqx12PnLnAFpq4/s1600-h/IMG_3266.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386300768383506274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBbfA6Y7y5vyEdG9IrkhwIrbu-wNo6UFtLhh2X1UVYHDceabFSl5iVvpMPp6j21JSS_f7pxl58EDvtmQ-5aPpHje18eL3Gxb7yfV4OWw7ja9Vr6QqF6RxPGy5D6lkxIqx12PnLnAFpq4/s400/IMG_3266.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Things have been very busy around my house so I haven't had much time to keep up with the blog, but I haven't stopped blogging. Thanks for hanging in there with me!</div><div> </div><div>Hugs,</div><div>Heidi<br /><br /></div></div></div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-8852997422422800262009-08-21T11:26:00.002-05:002009-08-21T11:29:25.405-05:00Check out these Prima Product Picks!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbt3b1NcZFGD_m9PQ-uFG2rjCGT6tVRzLyjtEWJuEkBMIvPPX8hptaoP7IKp0Ym12zQecNdbTJSI0Whza2HpWsR8OEO5G_AfrCs-AhLACIpJRygtonHsMvzqNNa-eqDC9169jR7SxGASY/s1600-h/ppp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454432118437122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbt3b1NcZFGD_m9PQ-uFG2rjCGT6tVRzLyjtEWJuEkBMIvPPX8hptaoP7IKp0Ym12zQecNdbTJSI0Whza2HpWsR8OEO5G_AfrCs-AhLACIpJRygtonHsMvzqNNa-eqDC9169jR7SxGASY/s400/ppp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#666600;">Check out these wonderful new products from Prima. Aren't the delicious!!!</span></div><div><br />Fleur Danseur: These vintage flowers are absolutely stunning with the gem centers!</div><div><br />Pebbles: Patterned pebbles are perfect for a flower center or as an embellishment on your project.</div><div><br />Say It In Pearls Butterfly Swirl: These are totally feminine and precious! These swirls can be applied to almost ANY medium!</div><div><br />Holiday Lights Pearl Vine: Lovely vines filled with peach-colored pearl beads.</div><div><br />Gypsy Petals: Layers of yummy fabric with lightly singed edges and a gorgeous center.</div><div><br />Fleur Danseur:Sweet flowers made with fancy fabrics and complete centers.</div><div><br />Baroque Blooms: like large flowers? These are perfect for a fab focal point or an altered project!</div><div><br />Say It In Pearls: These centers will add class and elegance to any project!</div><div><br />Romani Flowers: These gorgeous flowers include a combination of beautiful fabric and pearls!</div><div><br />Trellis Roses: Sweet roses that look freshly picked!</div><div><br />Felt Stems: Just add flowers for a fabulous look!</div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-23708212365131979342009-08-17T21:45:00.005-05:002009-08-17T21:58:46.880-05:00Junkie August Design Team Layouts!!Despite a sick birthday boy this weekend, I still managed to complete my Junkie Design Team Layouts. This month I got to use some awesome new papers from GCD Vintage Boy Collection and BoBunny's Delilah Collection.<br /><br />Take a look at the rich colors of Fall mixed with pretty pastel pink; all my favorite colors. Not to mention the beautiful die cut papers. I just love this line. The letters in the title feature some Heidi Swapp Acrylic letter. I love these things. I just adhered pattern paper to the back of the clear acrylic letters, inked with chalk ink and voila! I added a little felt trim around the die cut paper for accent. Flowers, always a must on all my layouts, top off the page. This is one of my favorite layouts!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mM1L5o_fTCUf_CC3T14P2Nf1KBFs-ZhiRX7RRWHoYA8DIndZTKuir2ZR64ZcnHILx3oQypU0g934HXep7rduvG14xm9uIW5UXdv5EYgLOEXq82xjit_8Hhy4V9_5ySOWarcTD2QrR3w/s1600-h/IMG_0039c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371131515338299554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mM1L5o_fTCUf_CC3T14P2Nf1KBFs-ZhiRX7RRWHoYA8DIndZTKuir2ZR64ZcnHILx3oQypU0g934HXep7rduvG14xm9uIW5UXdv5EYgLOEXq82xjit_8Hhy4V9_5ySOWarcTD2QrR3w/s400/IMG_0039c.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The GCD Papers are wonderful too. If you haven't picked up any of the GCD Papers yet then you are really missing something. Their textures are unlike any on the market today. The Vintage Boy Collection not only has the feel of linen, but it is also embossed. I loved the little rockets so much and I really wanted to make a statement with them so I fashioned my own paper piecing pattern and made my own super-sized rocket embellishment. I love how it turned out. If you want to make one like it, let me know and I will send you a drawing that you can cut out and use as a pattern to make one for yourself. For the title, again I used Heidi Swapp Acrylic letters dressed up with pattern paper plus some Making Memories Passport chipboard alphas. I added a few Jolee planet stickers to add to the space theme and I think it topped the layout off nicely.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8T0a8z1CP2cR2Cswhn6u7ims_zMzVMXIbqO-bAhug6S-wZ2fvtdx-UEOF5yEhuzJ5CaKeymX0Xpt7naiJGKxyyx3T27cEAwNwBc52Eghu5S740rSxhVa4kQ7VKKN9R6cjhPlyN17flI/s1600-h/IMG_0044c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 379px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371131506869592482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8T0a8z1CP2cR2Cswhn6u7ims_zMzVMXIbqO-bAhug6S-wZ2fvtdx-UEOF5yEhuzJ5CaKeymX0Xpt7naiJGKxyyx3T27cEAwNwBc52Eghu5S740rSxhVa4kQ7VKKN9R6cjhPlyN17flI/s400/IMG_0044c.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilukiHc1Jc5vzgH0ZK1F2IOMawxiEBEbp6gkSJHJB2BDKVIk6lbYl6bToghzixt682JKqWdG5unUTaykfxnuXdxFwAYsKkel_GQrwWL5GG7FjaNOncmZ4LAVGMquRtGhY_dVFR73YORII/s1600-h/IMG_0045.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371131522599875170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilukiHc1Jc5vzgH0ZK1F2IOMawxiEBEbp6gkSJHJB2BDKVIk6lbYl6bToghzixt682JKqWdG5unUTaykfxnuXdxFwAYsKkel_GQrwWL5GG7FjaNOncmZ4LAVGMquRtGhY_dVFR73YORII/s400/IMG_0045.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I was happy to complete these layouts because next week school starts and I am going to be pretty busy. I do have one more project to complete so stay tuned; I will be posting it soon.<br /><br />Until Later,<br />Heidi<br /><br /><div style="CLEAR: both"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-46504041440611553672009-08-14T08:07:00.003-05:002009-08-14T08:35:38.643-05:00Happy Birthday Wyatt!!!It was about this time 12 years ago today that I gave birth to my sweet baby boy Wyatt. Weighing in at 9 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pounds</span> 15 ounces and 22 inches long, (whew he was a whopper) I knew immediately that he was a special boy! Since that day the time has flown by so fast. He says he is not a baby anymore, but of course, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Momma</span> knows better; he will always be MY baby.<br />I think my son is pretty amazing and here are some of the reasons why:<br /><br />He is strong. <br />He is healthy.<br />He is EXTREMELY determined.<br />He loves loves loves the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>Indianapolis Colts</strong></span>. <br />He loves loves loves <span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"><strong>football</strong></span>.<br />He knows the game of <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;">football</span></strong>, forward and backward, backward and forward.<br />He has an amazing memory.<br /><br />He can tell you what teams played what Superbowl, where, what year and what the final score was AND who the MVP was that year. Really...try testing him....he will amaze you!<br /><br />He knows tons of obscure <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;">football</span></strong> trivia.<br />He plays amazing guitar.<br />He plays amazing saxophone.<br />He is kind.<br />He is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">thoughtful</span>.<br />He is polite.<br />He is sensitive.<br />He is loving.<br />He is loyal.<br />He is extremely intelligent.<br />He is extremely organized.<br />He is hard working.<br />He loves to collect <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Indianapolis</span></strong> <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Colts</strong></span></span> Memorabilia.<br />He loves God with all his heart.<br />He loves his brother, although some days I wonder.<br />He knows and respects the power of Prayer.<br /><br />I could fill volumes telling you about why he is so special. But suffice it to say he is one amazing kid!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Happy 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> Birthday Wyatt.</span> <br /><br />Your Dad and I love you very much and are very proud of you!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAX3JLUwUworFN2i0D1mGBAZfsTBhqc3-pGhS7s1uFmLU6xXzRa3DQioBe05arWIFBPuvcaQiqUf3QflmDuqdKppOyPPcOTaLiGHYUMSBCmva2PfvU5jyien98PEoVBTKbDdy6d7dJkZg/s1600-h/IMG_5999.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369806567007420770" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAX3JLUwUworFN2i0D1mGBAZfsTBhqc3-pGhS7s1uFmLU6xXzRa3DQioBe05arWIFBPuvcaQiqUf3QflmDuqdKppOyPPcOTaLiGHYUMSBCmva2PfvU5jyien98PEoVBTKbDdy6d7dJkZg/s320/IMG_5999.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNgMiykL5l66pTYap2E6udyEtDOuTrnEMAx1Lv2pBL-i9kQODaw7jktcaqK0Ya764osLruzcREqTMKa1hnxFfNUBBGH7QE_6qaLWd1XV-NviptKLARbBMSrsi1i8EeRl1DN0wuW4qBRw/s1600-h/IMG_6346.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369806559632201714" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNgMiykL5l66pTYap2E6udyEtDOuTrnEMAx1Lv2pBL-i9kQODaw7jktcaqK0Ya764osLruzcREqTMKa1hnxFfNUBBGH7QE_6qaLWd1XV-NviptKLARbBMSrsi1i8EeRl1DN0wuW4qBRw/s320/IMG_6346.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjng4TRc5m849ZEaxE8tNUpBB8wsqK8vlkCbZk8R8wGntxbWpjGBT-ShSGr_d_lJwOtABTaMGKhnlzukZLeWwzZpZRg2bMjNwbzbJSbfP82GXmWPjrLeDFJOWNHgk2xWgOqjORXITWy_pc/s1600-h/IMG_4633.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369806555405200018" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjng4TRc5m849ZEaxE8tNUpBB8wsqK8vlkCbZk8R8wGntxbWpjGBT-ShSGr_d_lJwOtABTaMGKhnlzukZLeWwzZpZRg2bMjNwbzbJSbfP82GXmWPjrLeDFJOWNHgk2xWgOqjORXITWy_pc/s320/IMG_4633.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE31QH8IWrkUEqrI3O6tsmetIwBN79Hci-2vei481gvglqEl1_Ryy4bfrqWcz6uZdFMTpprimiGk0tvUmF93OpVcJnRW5PI6bBRFiUFVUZl-ruqOvZ1dLU9L6i8FCESJBfGTbva94t2gA/s1600-h/IMG_6798.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369806548749636450" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE31QH8IWrkUEqrI3O6tsmetIwBN79Hci-2vei481gvglqEl1_Ryy4bfrqWcz6uZdFMTpprimiGk0tvUmF93OpVcJnRW5PI6bBRFiUFVUZl-ruqOvZ1dLU9L6i8FCESJBfGTbva94t2gA/s320/IMG_6798.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmnJ-qtJaJwXnmJ1n78MH2ciBMecSH6zWWVmiO_Zz23uiqND9Q3uwHeIp0MrjVHJ7XGMXqVC9KekQjQa4igTbDExZoEDmCzR77y3bjjSnl7GVBZZyc14deXzgHBFrhyphenhyphencp0n8hMrol7Bw/s1600-h/IM000092.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369806548477466242" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmnJ-qtJaJwXnmJ1n78MH2ciBMecSH6zWWVmiO_Zz23uiqND9Q3uwHeIp0MrjVHJ7XGMXqVC9KekQjQa4igTbDExZoEDmCzR77y3bjjSnl7GVBZZyc14deXzgHBFrhyphenhyphencp0n8hMrol7Bw/s320/IM000092.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-77538045219804693492009-08-11T10:42:00.002-05:002009-08-11T10:49:16.978-05:00CHECK OUT THE GCD BLOG!!!Hey check out the <a href="http://gcdstudios.blogspot.com/2009/08/12-of-12-challenge.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">GCD</span> blog </a>when you get a chance, you never know who you might run into!!!<br /><br />I love their papers and am looking forward to getting my hands on the <a href="http://www.gcdstudios.com/CollectionsDetail.asp?CollectionsID=35">Morning Glory </a>and <a href="http://www.gcdstudios.com/CollectionsDetail.asp?CollectionsID=37">Sunny Days</a> collections! They are beautiful!!!<br /><br />This week they are going to be featuring layouts made with their wonderful Provence line of papers so check it out when you get a chance.Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-69319284674086080352009-08-07T14:14:00.006-05:002009-08-07T14:55:23.177-05:00TGIF...where did the time go?I am so glad that today is Friday. The week whirred by at the speed of light. It seems that time is going by so quickly these days. Perhaps a sign of age...nah! I am too young for that right!<br /><br />I went by <a href="http://www.ascrapbookjunkie.com/">The Scrapbook Junkie </a>today on my lunch hour and they had just put out the new BoBunny lines of paper. They are awesome. If you are in the neighborhood, you gotta see them. Kelli was also working on a huge shipment of GCD Designs, I can't wait to get some of those too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVKm0iMnuHql4AdS5krgmF5f9qWodNUrEqS-rEK7dqCXCXhXzsJUqsDjU6bL0-kCa7VFKJzChsU2DHQ4dYtl4uSxSjMdZjhyd_eqCT76gjYFM9jKhP_0T4zdOmNCw_DtKhr6OPbK_q0o/s1600-h/mast.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367311977033076626" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 55px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVKm0iMnuHql4AdS5krgmF5f9qWodNUrEqS-rEK7dqCXCXhXzsJUqsDjU6bL0-kCa7VFKJzChsU2DHQ4dYtl4uSxSjMdZjhyd_eqCT76gjYFM9jKhP_0T4zdOmNCw_DtKhr6OPbK_q0o/s320/mast.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This weekend, I am going to take my son shopping for school clothes. I can't beleive that he is going to start High School in just a couple weeks. He is already hard at work with Marching Band practice. We have been up at the crack of dawn every morning and they have been on the field to practice starting at 7:30AM. He has done great so far and is enjoying it..all except the getting up early, but he has been a real trooper. Of course there was the one day that I overslept and he made it on the field with only 2 minutes to spare. Whew! I need to take my camera and snap a few shots before school starts.<br /><br />Football will be starting in a couple weeks for my youngest and he is completely stoked. Not to mention he will be celebrating his 12th Birthday next week. Before you know it the Indianapolis Colts will the nonstop topic of discussion around the house and Christmas will be knocking on our doors. Did I say Christmas? Eeek!<br /><br />Fall is my absolute favorite time of year and I so ready for the heat to be over with. Of course the heat around here doesn't really subside unit November. Uhg. Fellow Houstonians will agree I am sure.<br /><br />Well I better finish up a few things before the weekend starts.<br /><br />Talk to you all again soon.Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-9116876073468097352009-07-30T23:00:00.002-05:002009-07-30T23:26:39.489-05:00July Junkie Design Team ProjectsWell I finally finished my Junkie Design Team Layouts. I had a great time doing them. Especially the Christmas in July! While it is much to early for me to be thinking about Christmas I just loved the new papers by Reminisce. They are glittery and sparkling which is exactly what Christmas should be like! I also got to play with some of the new Basic Grey Doilies. You have got to see these to believe them. They are intricately cut and unlike any die cut papers I have yet to see. I just love them. The Lemonade papers are bright and summery. If you look closely at the Faith layout you will see that I also used some of the Flair Designs Fantastic Plastics. They are so much fun. They are clear acetate with adhesive on the back, you just peel and stick. I wanted to add some extra pizazz so I dipped the sticky side in ultra fine glitter and I just loved how they took on a new life. I can't wait to get some more of these and play. The possibilities are endless!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIVQ5dTUIsZ1Hv0_EDztj-vDHDFUuzUNYbllP72177bRnYHAXrtawMO3KPpIeGE9Nsfnzm74jZD3NtcYN5oYmsPzOAyl8e6vA0OuK1zInfDvQ52PshNApo_3zXgNWg0esXqhn3Tr0e_o/s1600-h/IMG_9890c.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIVQ5dTUIsZ1Hv0_EDztj-vDHDFUuzUNYbllP72177bRnYHAXrtawMO3KPpIeGE9Nsfnzm74jZD3NtcYN5oYmsPzOAyl8e6vA0OuK1zInfDvQ52PshNApo_3zXgNWg0esXqhn3Tr0e_o/s320/IMG_9890c.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToTL-BFEN0sqJ_jk-Oc6Ao9BrSQX3qDSYfLRanzZBwK_R5ALlVxedJ9eq-Gg9CvWcsDCHbS6xjBc949d_aw_xDJ3x7zg-hPDszcNksJMyhcdkU9YNe6rZ8_5jayUugjShbbztyMkEPkM/s1600-h/IMG_9885c.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToTL-BFEN0sqJ_jk-Oc6Ao9BrSQX3qDSYfLRanzZBwK_R5ALlVxedJ9eq-Gg9CvWcsDCHbS6xjBc949d_aw_xDJ3x7zg-hPDszcNksJMyhcdkU9YNe6rZ8_5jayUugjShbbztyMkEPkM/s320/IMG_9885c.jpg" /></a><br /><br />In addition to the layouts we all got to play with some of the 7Gypsies Artist Trading Cards. Here is a sampling of the ones that I did. This is my first attempt at these mini layouts and they were tons of fun. They are perfect for using up your scraps and left over embellishments. Once completed they will go on an adorable spinner that would make a perfect gift. I can't wait to see what the rest of the Design Team did with their cards! I loved these little beauties. Stop by the store and see the completed spinner. <br /><br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBZfnOuVA_lCgCh7i37xYhA-6Vy7lO8P5C3SKYWgORTB-Jfp9rXZQQZlkmffgqx1u0n22LCTn7CHr_TRv8nJ6HHc2Mfg5hXWU1Jwkx4PNH6JhfQrw0iafw7kmUg5vYMStrOxkqmFKFGk/s1600-h/IMG_9938c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364470648971937090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBZfnOuVA_lCgCh7i37xYhA-6Vy7lO8P5C3SKYWgORTB-Jfp9rXZQQZlkmffgqx1u0n22LCTn7CHr_TRv8nJ6HHc2Mfg5hXWU1Jwkx4PNH6JhfQrw0iafw7kmUg5vYMStrOxkqmFKFGk/s320/IMG_9938c.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIkTbueEF_AYUZ5uEZdp6GRdMqylrm7OB4oNw-5BchyphenhyphenQZ5UbH3nniVyOh-q2yDgC2u2cjsyvu-tH6iw0jbR06-C6hu-0EpNhJAvQ4Ppcw8w47Xy4TzFyHxaTbdViNN-j3nMWeTZaId7E/s1600-h/IMG_9929c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364470640340789346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIkTbueEF_AYUZ5uEZdp6GRdMqylrm7OB4oNw-5BchyphenhyphenQZ5UbH3nniVyOh-q2yDgC2u2cjsyvu-tH6iw0jbR06-C6hu-0EpNhJAvQ4Ppcw8w47Xy4TzFyHxaTbdViNN-j3nMWeTZaId7E/s320/IMG_9929c.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6Y9BZga0E1SgJa9Nnlh3tHbyCQH4EoiEZENF4Q2DiylyOi1wbamM2YiUl9BfM5pXhf-c2vvDPrekJJv4RJwgD34PnVWPPF6LwI1AH5UGN1clYv2bjQtjfPYJEbBGbsDMwb1rjkLJZi4/s1600-h/IMG_9928c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364470639157541810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6Y9BZga0E1SgJa9Nnlh3tHbyCQH4EoiEZENF4Q2DiylyOi1wbamM2YiUl9BfM5pXhf-c2vvDPrekJJv4RJwgD34PnVWPPF6LwI1AH5UGN1clYv2bjQtjfPYJEbBGbsDMwb1rjkLJZi4/s320/IMG_9928c.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWPmp1W7TSBxwY7Q0BxWCwSnxOJ7g0rvtrBKUZxhp1pUIogZU5hqk9CvWXp_rYm3IVwtcr581YGyOxNooS5G-NgtUunOcsuB6iNzOLadwyqYlYuw4SrcvxnhkSGB90bktDsMiBurilDc/s1600-h/IMG_9927c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364470633861571314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWPmp1W7TSBxwY7Q0BxWCwSnxOJ7g0rvtrBKUZxhp1pUIogZU5hqk9CvWXp_rYm3IVwtcr581YGyOxNooS5G-NgtUunOcsuB6iNzOLadwyqYlYuw4SrcvxnhkSGB90bktDsMiBurilDc/s320/IMG_9927c.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlI0P4s5xYr4SW3jNcvOVEtqOGRlkqgFmaPHcFJDpgRT1Dqo4HFudrbQjC7dtRfq6H8Y9OjRpKqLLmuDDr2tz08zOj4WF28LtHW-KjtiC6WWdBrIHgbILJ7rghqVUrKv420VOwdcjPEs/s1600-h/IMG_9920c.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364470624524549250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlI0P4s5xYr4SW3jNcvOVEtqOGRlkqgFmaPHcFJDpgRT1Dqo4HFudrbQjC7dtRfq6H8Y9OjRpKqLLmuDDr2tz08zOj4WF28LtHW-KjtiC6WWdBrIHgbILJ7rghqVUrKv420VOwdcjPEs/s320/IMG_9920c.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPFd6OWdy7sA0Xli6FzWKTYYO7eikHL_vVFQ03uOrnuxuqu43AkAqK901myZxxIXIliBIU1z7moPCOfanm_Fyef23-njMOK0t-AKKn2eKLtcax1sikcqv-D5QlkH2HQz33PQOGD0Jjp0/s1600-h/IMG_9909c.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPFd6OWdy7sA0Xli6FzWKTYYO7eikHL_vVFQ03uOrnuxuqu43AkAqK901myZxxIXIliBIU1z7moPCOfanm_Fyef23-njMOK0t-AKKn2eKLtcax1sikcqv-D5QlkH2HQz33PQOGD0Jjp0/s320/IMG_9909c.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhum67dpV577GwQPgjliQr-zxL3Uds6OY4Vn0RNTvJ5gwE1xV7ovBVgZyaGSZYkzXR9VZWXfN7s9n0Z2VZd9gKAceb1s6D5ehdIB1g6DshyphenhyphenlouRLSbaFNyvnWtN3lIXAfn0Nr7ZRLF9q14/s1600-h/IMG_9911c.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhum67dpV577GwQPgjliQr-zxL3Uds6OY4Vn0RNTvJ5gwE1xV7ovBVgZyaGSZYkzXR9VZWXfN7s9n0Z2VZd9gKAceb1s6D5ehdIB1g6DshyphenhyphenlouRLSbaFNyvnWtN3lIXAfn0Nr7ZRLF9q14/s320/IMG_9911c.jpg" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>I know that I have been missing in action here lately and I will try to pick up the pace. But work has kept me pretty busy and I am trying to get ready for the upcoming school year. Marching Band has already started for Austin. This is his first year of High School and he is excited and apprehensive at the same time. I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone and how fast the boys have grown up. I am starting to feel old! LOL</div><div> </div><div>Well I am off to bed. Mick went to bed without me because I was determined to get this post up. I am looking forward to a much needed day off tomorrow and the Junkie Social tomorrow evening. I hope I will see you there.</div><div> </div><div>Hugs for now.</div><div>Heidi<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="CLEAR: both"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div></div></div></div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-54414892710599807382009-07-12T21:03:00.003-05:002009-07-12T21:11:48.362-05:00Donna Downey Is In The House!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPL1yiGJxGS27EFM7giJFRPZAKy75rEHWejGaJ_qjD0Cj5_ZID_ojAQpGFA3iKy0StRMH1evtoDQ5sk6VbNLqz1UJlgNcCJT0N69t3cqukdQQgeB9J1G5tGsAqX6JoNjNAiH3DeompVo/s1600-h/IMG_3211.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPL1yiGJxGS27EFM7giJFRPZAKy75rEHWejGaJ_qjD0Cj5_ZID_ojAQpGFA3iKy0StRMH1evtoDQ5sk6VbNLqz1UJlgNcCJT0N69t3cqukdQQgeB9J1G5tGsAqX6JoNjNAiH3DeompVo/s400/IMG_3211.JPG" /></a><br /><br />This weekend I had the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">privilege</span> of taking one of <a href="http://www.donnadowney.com/">Donna <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Downey's</span> </a>INCREDIBLE workshops at <a href="http://www.ascrapbookjunkie.com/">The Scrapbook Junkie</a>. It was the Fabric <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scrapbooking</span> Workshop and I gotta tell you it was AWESOME!!! The class ran from 10AM to about 3:30PM and it filled with lots of cool art techniques. We got to play with delicious things like, acrylic paints, modeling paste, water color, wire, gel medium and the list goes on and on. I have never taken a workshop filled with as much wonderful techniques as this. I learned a ton and was so inspired. I just love the way Donna <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incorporates</span> scrapping into traditional artist mediums. Just what I needed at this time in my artistic journey.<br /><br />On top of being incredibly talented, Donna was also incredibly genuine, sweet and personable. She is an excellent teacher and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">demonstrates</span> the techniques in a hands-on way. Without skipping a beat, she made everyone feel comfortable and totally capable of each and every challenge. If you ever have an opportunity to take one of her workshops I highly recommend it. This was one I will NEVER FORGET. Thanks Donna for and INCREDIBLE class and Thanks Beth for bringing her to the Junkie! I will be posting pictures of my finished canvas album soon so stay tuned!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MdsBxcS5KIpgYwCjKwTEmLFaNBOudzEoEN3jpC8IOgUglwHn0fgQnCqwARq6rLmB8GPeICrg8njOXUiwsWwV5kVVfmWtYidc_IhFWrOOjG1-ZDCLUsq4i9ZY0kyoZ0ZJSwrllCOx2tE/s1600-h/IMG_3210.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MdsBxcS5KIpgYwCjKwTEmLFaNBOudzEoEN3jpC8IOgUglwHn0fgQnCqwARq6rLmB8GPeICrg8njOXUiwsWwV5kVVfmWtYidc_IhFWrOOjG1-ZDCLUsq4i9ZY0kyoZ0ZJSwrllCOx2tE/s400/IMG_3210.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CPGJ6N7vhyphenhyphenE9133wX2j3ZDZymrfjxIVH5u9GqaCeE5M-ttidMmeyOaUh2ASaZT6r5dAQz1G2ic5mo9yzolVgYjtsCrvt6hK4ZCM-7ghxAdsv_EgpmwRM1AoFQ1_XQ6lObVZPKea4rjE/s1600-h/IMG_3208.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CPGJ6N7vhyphenhyphenE9133wX2j3ZDZymrfjxIVH5u9GqaCeE5M-ttidMmeyOaUh2ASaZT6r5dAQz1G2ic5mo9yzolVgYjtsCrvt6hK4ZCM-7ghxAdsv_EgpmwRM1AoFQ1_XQ6lObVZPKea4rjE/s400/IMG_3208.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNk2CDDLkdXJv3INCzyuNPjGNKjTNucZT7SCNUVVaGyJdXuYBZrzjeLfNJu88FMPmYw2VT0VTACEH-UluWr_OZvk8bKi2cOa1tq5Ha0ZK8g6jAQwaDrz2hWje3wjfVVJOqz6G3agdy8XY/s1600-h/IMG_3207.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNk2CDDLkdXJv3INCzyuNPjGNKjTNucZT7SCNUVVaGyJdXuYBZrzjeLfNJu88FMPmYw2VT0VTACEH-UluWr_OZvk8bKi2cOa1tq5Ha0ZK8g6jAQwaDrz2hWje3wjfVVJOqz6G3agdy8XY/s400/IMG_3207.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="CLEAR: both"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-59743684759757480482009-07-05T20:19:00.005-05:002009-07-05T20:54:50.479-05:00Fresh Paint!I worked all weekend on a new oil painting. Friday I had the day off and my BFF Theresa and I got together and painted. I had already started this painting and was anxious to make more progress. Theresa and I had a relaxing time painting together. We have to do this more often. We usually scrapbook together, but since she oil paints too we decided to change it up a little. Am I ever glad that we did! We painted most of the afternoon and after she left I continued to work until late Friday night.<br /><br /><br />Despite the poor lighting as I lost the natural light, I continued to work until bed time. When I woke up on Saturday morning I just couldn't help myself. I had to get out the brushes and paint again. Hey, I was on a roll, what can I say. I painted until around noon when I had to run some errands. When I got back home I cooked dinner and didn't get back at it until after dinner. By this time the light was poor and I didn't make too much progress. I mostly worked on fine tuning some of the details of the face. I just couldn't leave it alone!<br /><br /><br />Today, however I worked on my painting all day and I am so happy that I finished. This painting is a tribute to my late sister, Marlene. She died at the young age of 45 from late stage cervical cancer and I miss her very much. I really wanted this piece to reflect her beauty and my love for her. I am pleased with the results.<br /><br />I hope that you enjoy my art work and welcome any comments or criticism, as this is only my second oil painting. I am still learning how to properly mix and apply color and this was quite a challenge. But it is done! Yeah!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinspe4EHMJrzZpEhRgwtmtUHis53aCI1YVREs1F_Vu0KlSUnsctDuWuA083tagDlLJG4lhL00e8FBUEq5ufAIpSdzO-PbKXBOqZtfOcVogZeXV3riaYZ2Bdfx_8UB8Jf0vcD_jvdROjrE/s1600-h/marlene.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355155107577931922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinspe4EHMJrzZpEhRgwtmtUHis53aCI1YVREs1F_Vu0KlSUnsctDuWuA083tagDlLJG4lhL00e8FBUEq5ufAIpSdzO-PbKXBOqZtfOcVogZeXV3riaYZ2Bdfx_8UB8Jf0vcD_jvdROjrE/s320/marlene.jpg" /></a>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693321858762370685.post-39495000422108441492009-07-01T21:20:00.008-05:002009-07-01T22:04:35.588-05:00George Washington & The Declaration of Independence<div align="center"><em><span style="color:#330099;">"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."</span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#330099;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Declaration of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Independence</span> Adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776</span></span></em></div><div align="left"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFTSjfuombOm5eEak4FBNXqlpJXyK_ml_4ZZPgwbcxN2sQ6CZlzAse6dsiHqEQud_QlOvaNpQcEmz0JdAOPERUJGtkps-nNwAfxE4qETtH2Fk_O0z8s5Swwnb7BblCxSnGf7l0k5FvR4/s1600-h/georgewashingtonx3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353691528201503858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFTSjfuombOm5eEak4FBNXqlpJXyK_ml_4ZZPgwbcxN2sQ6CZlzAse6dsiHqEQud_QlOvaNpQcEmz0JdAOPERUJGtkps-nNwAfxE4qETtH2Fk_O0z8s5Swwnb7BblCxSnGf7l0k5FvR4/s320/georgewashingtonx3.jpg" /></a><br /><br />As we set out to celebrate the Fourth of July this coming weekend I thought I would share with you a photo of my first oil painting. All three images are that of George Washington, but at different times in his life. At the <a href="http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/presidents/wash/ind_3">Library of Congress </a>website I found this writeup about Washington and his role in the Declaration of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Independence</span> and wanted to share it with you.<br /><br />"<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Independence</span> and the Presidency </div><p>You might have thought that George Washington was in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Philadelphia</span> with Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and the other delegates of the Continental Congress as they wrote the Declaration of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Independence</span>, but he wasn't. In July 1776, Washington was in New York with his troops. On July 9, he received his copy of the Declaration with a note from John Hancock telling Washington to share the news with the troops. Can you imagine how the troops<br />reacted?<br /><br />The soldiers were so excited and filled with patriotism after they heard the Declaration that they rushed over to the Bowling Green and tore down the statue of King George III. Shortly after this the British, as Washington expected, attacked the colonists and the American Revolution was under way. The colonists fought eight long, hard years (1775-1783) for their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Independence</span> from Britain.<br /><a href="http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/presidents/wash/ind_1"></a><br />After the war was over, Washington hoped he would be able to retire and return to Mount Vernon. Instead, in 1789, the electors unanimously voted George Washington the first president of the United States. Because it was such an honor, and he felt a great duty to his country, he accepted. He left Mount Vernon on April 16 and arrived in New York City on April 30 for his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">inauguration</span>. As he took his oath standing on the balcony of Federal Hall, a crowd broke into cheers. The members of his first Cabinet included Thomas Jefferson as secretary of state, Alexander Hamilton as secretary of the treasury, Henry Knox as secretary of war, and Edmund Randolph as attorney general. "<br /><br />We are so fortunate to live in this wonderful country and I pray that you will take the time to give thanks to God for our Freedom. </p>Heidi Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005122585898472667noreply@blogger.com2