Can you tell I've been scrapping??? lol Ok, I know this doesn't help visualize my work but I'm not completely done with them so I didn't want to totally share yet! I've started a planner altered from a comp book so I'm excited to share that soon, too. Hope everyone else is scrapping!

happy, happy birthday!

It's my sister's birthday and she is finally done with her 20's! ha! Now she knows how I am feeling. lol I am giving her scrappy stuff today and we are scrapping at my house tomorrow. Hopefully I will have some pages to share by monday. *crossing fingers* lol

Happy Birthday Chopper!

My chocolate lab turned 2 the other day. This is the first lab I have ever had and I am totally in-love with this breed! He is sooo loyal and affectionate. He's a big strong dog but will melt in your lap. Just look at those eyes...I have to look at these when I demand him to get off the furniture or when I need him to move from where he is. He gets me every time. Geesh, I love this boy!

NEW scrappy products

Here's this week's blog challenge....from CHelsea @ CMK...

have you thought about what new CHA purchases you'll just HAVE to have??? Tell me which ones are on the top of your list and what you're planning to do with them!

i love scenic route and american crafts. their rich colors and playful designs are great for my kid's albums. i could go on and on but these two companies i would like to TOUCH first. lol

I took a challenge....will you?

Chelsea @ CMK is challenging all members with these questions.

This week's challenge is simple....

1. Tell Me Why your blog is named what it is.

just a name i thought of. i felt i would be sharing my random thoughts/memories there.

2. Tell me one person you admire as a scrapper/artist and why.

Sandi Minchuk - obviously her work is exceptional but having the opportunity to meet her and hang out while she created was fantastic! She is a very genuine person with a great soul.

3. What is one thing you've never tried on a layout or project that you'd like to try?

glazing or dry embossing. i have some of the supplies but have never tried them.

4. What is your favorite time of year to scrap and why?

probably winter...staying inside where it's warm. hot chocolate and warm fuzzy socks....holiday music playing in the background...sigh.

5. List 2 other people's scrappy blogs that you enjoy reading and post a link to them!!

Melody Ross - she really gets you thinking. her blog is more of a spiritual, emotional and mental gateway of information.

Tara Whitney - great photography inspiration! someone i know that i would love to meet and hang with (and she doesn't know me from SQUAT! lol).

wish it wasn't raining...sigh...

but then again, I wouldn't have things cleaned up around here. I've spent my last two days DEEP cleaning and purging things in my life that are unnecessary or unused. I'm begining to LOVE clean lines and my house feels extra clean with less clutter.

Are you clutter free???

*above is a photograph I took while at the beach with my best friend...this is her daughter, Camryn.

LOOOOONG holiday!

whew, I just realized that this 4th of July holiday lasted 2 weeks! lol Well, for me it did. I haven't been online much so I am sharing a little right now and will be back at it next week. here is a photo of my son at the lake friday. He was laying on the shore enjoying the waves from the boats going by. lol

Oh, I've been stalking this blog and find Melody's entries very thought provoking...enjoy!