Archives for April 2011

Thankful Thursday

April 7, 2011 By JulieK

My sister and I have been talking lately about people we remember from our childhood… People we have no idea how to contact… And, our life story is pretty complicated :) there’s not many people to ask… We’re looking for people like the very nice woman who was my father’s girlfriend when he died… Her name was Arlene, and that’s all I know… I have no memory of her last name, but she had brown hair :) So, if you’re reading this… Your name is Arlene, and approx. 32 years ago you were dating a man named Paul Cassidy (who had 2 adorable little girls :) )… can you contact me??? We’re looking for you :) Anyway, that story is directly related to one of today’s “thankfulnesses” (I know… not a word…) I was also looking for my cousin Jeff, we’re the same-ish age, and the last time I saw him was just about 20 years ago (how THAT’s possible, I have no idea!)… After my grandfather moved to Maryland, whenever I’d visit, Jeff and I used to go into Washington DC or Annapolis and hang out together… I sent a “random” message to someone I thought was him on facebook, and YEAH!! It IS him :) so glad it wasn’t a random stranger who got my “hey, are you my cousin?” message!

Another thing to be thankful for… No More School Committee!!! The town election is over, and Mike is no longer a member of the board!! I am thankful he did not run for re-election, I’m not sure I could take another 3 years… To my dear husband… Job well done!! Now, let someone else do it :)

And… It’s a BEAUTIFUL day today… the sun is shining, it’s breezy… I better got get something cooked for supper :)

May Arts Design Team Application

April 4, 2011 By JulieK

I was so excited to hear about the May Arts Design Team Call!!! I sent them a proposal, which they accepted… They sent me the ribbons that I requested, and I finished the project and tutorial… I’ve posted it here on my blog too… Check out my project HERE, and wish me luck!!

Made for Monday!

April 4, 2011 By JulieK

Lots to share with you today :) We had our 3 day “Spring Fling” crop this weekend, and after 3 days, I *SHOULD* have lots to share… Although, most of what I worked on was the sorting of the HUGE bag of pictures that really just needed to be sorted… They are all now neatly packed into little plastic cases, and labeled so that I can find the photos I need!! Yeah!! It was a HUGE job, but man am I glad it’s done!!!

Here’s what else I did this weekend… The pics aren’t super, I will get better ones this afternoon I hope… It was so windy, that I did take them outside, but had to chase the layouts TWICE across half the yard ’cause the wind was blowing so hard… So, they’re just quick inside pics…

A two page layout, I actually cut and kitted this one for our Friday evening croppers :) I added the photos and date… The patterned papers are Cosmo Cricket, the QuicKutz font is Strawberry

This two page layout uses Little Yellow Bicycle patterned papers (which were hard to photograph inside ’cause they’re kinda shiny). The QuicKutz font is from Santa’s Workshop

This is a one page layout using Creative Imaginations paper, QuicKutz fonts are Heidi Swapp alphabet and Paper Doll

I forgot to take pictures, but there’s a set of 7 cards that were for Sunday’s croppers…

This adorable birdhouse… Made with Creative Memories papers and May Arts Ribbons (it’s for the May Arts Design Team Call…) More details will follow…

Oh, and I almost forgot… This frame, also Creative Memories and May Arts…

Whew!!! What a weekend!!! We also took the kids rollerskating on Saturday, and Kathryn to a friend’s birthday party on Sunday… I think I need a vacation to rest up from this past weekend!!!

Enter the Creative Memories “Happily Ever After” Photo Contest!

April 2, 2011 By JulieK

Just wanted to share the news about the newest contest from Creative Memories!!! The contest runs from now until April 15th, and you can with a trip for two to London during the royal wedding!

Here’s the details CLICK HERE to go to the contest page

Thankful Thursday

April 1, 2011 By JulieK

Hmmm… Just got home from the first baseball practice of the year, in the snow and rain… trying to find a “thankful” spin on that and having trouble!

I am shocked that today is March 31, and we’re 1/4 of the way through 2011…

March is usually a dreadfully long month at school, but it didn’t seem to drag on as long as it usually does… Now, that year that I thought it would be “Brilliant” to have John Phillip Sousa for the March composer of the month… you know, ’cause he was the march king :) yup… super “clever” but honestly the LONGEST March ever :) This March didn’t seem so bad… it’s all in your perspective!

I am thankful that I’m 1/4 of the way through the year, and I haven’t completely ditched my New Year’s Resolutions!! Here’s where I am so far…

Goal #1 Blessings: Not too bad… I’ve started the Thankful Thursday posts, and have been pretty good at stopping and thinking about just how lucky we are…

Goal #2 Church: I’ve been to Mass every week with only 1 exception since the new year started… AND I’m up-to-date STILL on the Daily Audio Bible…

Goal #3 The House: ummm, well, hmmm… we’re gonna have to take a little more time and come back to this one :)

Goal #4 Health: Actually… I hate to put this in print… ’cause I’m afraid that my head will hear it… but honestly, we’ve come so far in the Migraine department… I went from multiple Migraines a week, to 1-2 Migraines a MONTH… Unthinkable!!! I just called in a refill on Imitrex that was last filled in JANUARY… crazy… We added a beta blocker, and my headaches are amazingly fewer in number and intensity!!

Goal #5 Less yelling… more patience… well, I think I’m doing better… Again, a work in progress…

Not too shabby for someone who usually doesn’t get past the end of January with ANY of her resolutions intact!!!

Something else to be thankful for… the kids :) Kathryn makes me laugh so hard… Today, we’re getting ready to go to baseball practice (did I mention it was snowing??) and I tell the kids “go upstairs and change into play clothes, we have to leave soon” So they come back down and Kathryn’s wearing an adorable little matching outfit… I say “Do you think that’s going to be warm enough?” her reply…. “It’s purple.” oh… ok… I see :)

Have a great week!! We’re gearing up for the start of tomorrow’s “Spring Fling” at Late Night Croppers!!! 30+ hours of cropping… So much fun!!!!