Things that made me happy this week: 1. Getting up at 6 AM everyday to drive my daugther to X-Country practice. 2. Purchased 4 Vogue EASY patterns (they were on sale: reg $14.99 – only 3.99!) Next step find fabric. 3. Ate a yummy banana cupcake (took my daughters to the new Williamsburg Cupcake Store.) I should have taken …
Oh my word “DROP” – Wednesday, August 8
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this: My List: 1. Kevin and I went to Busch Gardens in the spring to check out there newest rollercoaster, Verbolten. At one point during the ride the …
It’s My Life – Change of Plans – Tuesday August 7
Change of Plans I made plans to take a big 3 week road trip with my family this summer. It was fun to make plans for the scenic drives and pit stops we would take along our way. The ultimate goal of our trip was to see our oldest daughter and son-in-law graduate from college; however, a sudden death …
Mosaic Moments Scrapbooking with 6×6 Printed Pads
Those Fabulous 6×6 Printed Paper Pads! A couple of years ago I purchased a pad of 6×6 printed paper. I bought it because I loved the paper collection but I didn't feel like the 12×12 collection was in my budget (at 4 times the cost.) After I used the 6×6 sheets for the first time I was HOOKED! "It's …
Childhood Memories, Back to School
What do you remember about preparing to go “Back to School?” MY LIST: 1. My August birthday seemed to always include school clothes & supplies – It didn’t seem “special” since everyone was getting new stuff. 2. We began shopping for supplies at the beginning of August – though school didn’t start until the day after Labor Day. 3. My …
CraZy RandOm LiFe – tax free day – Saturday, August 4
Does your State have a TAX FREE shopping Day? Alexis is busy with friends and today is "tax free shopping day in Virginia" so I have been given shopping instructions: DO NOT buy anything that looks like it belongs on the Disney Channel, sparkles, too colorful, too loud. Things I have been assigned to shop for on our …
First Five Memory Prompt: Marbles – Friday, August 3
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the First Five things that come to mind when you see this: image source:flickriver.com My List: 1. There was a show I liked to watch when I was a kid called Big Blue Marble. 2. I never played …
Happiness is… A Family Trip – Thursday, August 2
Things that made me happy (on our family road trip) this week: 1. Sleeping in a Castle! (I'll tell you more about this later.) 2. A safe and uneventful (no mishaps) drive to the Mississippi and back. 3. Spending time with one of my brothers, his wife, and daughter. 4. Spotting a Bobcat running across the road in Missouri. …
Oh My Word, CALL – Wednesday, August 1
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the first things that come to mind when you see the word call? My List: 1. When I was little there was a number you could call on the phone to get the correct time. A recorded voice …