Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm hoping to share some fun lovey dovey artwork later (if I get it finished!). In the meantime, I was browsing e-cards and took this quiz. Those who know me, and my love of Grey's Anatomy, will get a kick out of this--I actually laughed out loud! I have had a thing for Patrick Dempsey since "Can't Buy Me Love"!



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5 Days?! Here's why...

Wow--I can't believe I haven't posted for 5 days. Actually, I can--things have been crazy around here. We had family in town all weekend and Austin's birthday party on Saturday. I can't believe he's 6 already! Where does the time go?! On top of it, we've all been sick. Finally coming out of it, except for this horrible cough--ugh. My ribs feel all bruised from coughing.

Anyway, haven't done much creating. I want to finish up my goodies from the CTMH Regionals I went to, but haven't had a chance. This week doesn't look good either. I have a Valentine workshop tonight and tomorrow night, and basketball on Thursday night. SOmetime in there I have to do Valentines with Austin. Always something around here! Saturday I'm off to the Scrapbook Expo in Orange County with my cousin. We signed up for some fabuloous classes, so I can't wait. Busy, busy busy! If I don't post much, you'll know why.

One more thing, as many of you know, since moving to California almost 5 years ago, we have been praying for a chance to get back to the Northwest. We loved Idaho, but were told up front that positions with Mike's job there are few and far between (as in someone must retire to get an opening). With that in mind, we've focused on the Seattle area. Well Mike called me over a week ago to tell me that they opened up positions all over the country, including two in the Seattle area. I went online to look and called him back and said, "That's well and good, but you'd better be applying for the one in Boise, Idaho!" Yep, an opening there. We're putting in for it (as well as the two in Washington), and now we're waiting to find out. This would be a dream come true for us. As much as we will miss all of the family and friends here in California, this is what we really want. We love Boise, and more importantly, it's where my mom is. That would mean scrapping with my mom again, free babysitting, lots of grandma time for the kids, nice house in an area great for raising kids. Plus one of my brothers is there, my one sister is hoping to move back there in the next year and my other sister is in Portland, Oregon.

For this to happen, lots of things need to fall into place. We need to get the job first, and sell this house (the scariest part in this market, but I have faith in my realtor friend Angie--she's the best), find a new house up there. Plus, Mike will be taking a pay cut due to locality pay, so I may need to go back to work, at least part time. I did find out that even though my Idaho teaching credential expired, I can get a new one right away, which is good. All worth it, if we can make the move. So, long story short, if you could say a little prayer or think positive thoughts for us, I would really appreciate it. I just feel in my heart this is the right thing for us.

We have a Winner!!

After my very scientifc way of asking my almost 6 year old to pick a number, I am happy to announce that the winner of the blog candy is...drumroll please...Kristy! Congratulations!!! Please emal me here with your address and I'll get your goodies to you. It may take a few days for me to get to the post office, but how exciting, I've never mailed anything to Australia before--awesome!

If you all want to see some FABULOUS Valentine's artwork, go here and check out all the gorgeous artwork submitted! Thanks to everyone for entering. Come back soon for some new contests and challenges--I've got some fun ones up my sleeve :)

Tagged

Ok, I've now been tagged twice, so I'd better get with it :)

These are the rules: You must post the rules before you give your answers.You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details.

Here goes--my middle name is Michelle. I actually had to get out the Thesaurus--two E's and two L's?!

M-messy, yep I'll admit it. This doesn't always go over well with my ex-Navy husband, but I can't help it. I always tell people, it's clean under the clutter--LOL! Proof in point--here's what my scrap area looks like during a project--how I even work there is amazing.

I--Inky--of course! Mike told me that he's going to get me personalized license plates that say "inky fingers". I always know it's been a sad day if by the end of it, my fingers are clean

C--Creative--it's funny because I used to think myself the least creative person in the world--then I found scrapping and later, stamping.

H--Happy--I really am in a good place in my life right now. I feel blessed to be where I am at this moment. I'm also Hopeful that the change we have been praying for will comethrough in the next few months. I know a bit vague, but I want it to be a sure thing before we announce it to the world.

E--educated--I have always loved school and learning new things. Lately, my focus has been scrapping/stamping related--new patterns, techniques etc, but I do miss being in school. I'm a huge history buff and would like to go back and get my Master's Degree in Creative Writing. Hopefully soon :)

L--loving--I try to be the best person I can be and be loving and caring to everyone around me. I love to do little things for other people to show them that I care. One of the reasons I love crafting so much.

L--late--I truly live by the saying, "If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would get done"

E--enjoying life. Goes right along with my word of the year--delight. I am trying to take time to enjoy the little things, especially concerning my boys, who won't be little forever.

A little more love

Since I feel too lousy today to get much cleaning done (I have a horrible cough and feel all stuffy), I decided to get some work done. Here's the February projects for my Word Puzzle Club--everything is using February's Word Puzzle set. I love these stamps! So many cute images in one set :)

I posted the calendar before, but I wanted everything in the same place. This is the calendar and Right page of the layout.

Here's the Left page

Cards 1 & 2--Blush, Baby Pink and Chocolate

Cards 3 & 4--Cranberry and Black--these were cards that were done at CTMH Regionals. Mine look a little different because I wasn't in the group that did them there, so I re-created them at home.

Where's all the Love (artwork)?

Wow, I fully expected to come home to a ton of comments on my Blog Candy post. I know people are creating beautiful artwork with a love theme, I've seen it on your blogs. Just leave a comment on the Blog Candy post--click here-- to be entered for a chance to win a fun prize package.

Did ya miss me?

I'm back and trying to play catch up around here. Vegas was a blast! CTMH always spoils us when we go to their events! We got 5 new stamps sets and created TONS of projects--4 cards, 4 2 page layouts, 1 single page layout and a mini album. So fun. Then my sis took us to see Danny Gans--he was fabulous! Great music, fun jokes and just thoroughly enjoyable.

Now I'm back and trying to get ready for everything going on this week. We have my sis, her boyfriend and my mom and stepdad all coming in on Thursday. Then on Saturday the whole family will be here for Austin's birthday, so busy, busy! I will try and get some new artwork up soon. If nothing else, at least some of the projects we made in Vegas.

Here's a card for you. This one was for one of the swaps in Vegas. Good Times paper and Make It Count and Delight in Everything stamps.