My thoughts - My opinions

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL

2009-05-10T07:03:00.000-07:00

Missing my mom and mil today:(

But to all you mom's out there HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.

There are a couple different ways to be a mom, I'm a mom to fur babies. :)
But I congratulate all you mom's that have children, grandchildren or adopted children. It is a tough job being a mom. Many times you need to put your foot down, be the strict parent, be the taxi, the teacher etc. But I'm sure no one would trade it for anything different.

Again Happy Mothers Day.

An update

2009-05-01T17:25:00.000-07:00

Just want to thank you all for your kind words and prayers. Most of you know my niece Holly was killed last summer. We now have learned the asshole has plead guilty and we will not have a trial. I thank God for this because now we can put this behind us, and keep Holly in our daily thoughts and help her children live their lives to the fullest. Holly may be gone but she will never be forgotten.

Miss and love you Holly!

Potato Peeling

2009-04-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

Check this out do you think it really works? Do the potato's stay warm enough to eat? Do you have to warm them?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4W0qIPJmoo

some Easter photos of the kids and one of Zena

2009-04-16T17:20:00.001-07:00

Good Easter Sunday/Easter Memories

2009-04-12T06:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter to all, I hope you enjoy the day with family and friends.

I have an Easter Memory, Every Easter Sunday was always spent at our house with family members. Mom always took us shopping for a new dress, patten leather shoes and an Easter bonnet with those darn elastics that went around your chin to hold that bonnet on.
Lunch/Dinner has always been kielbasa, ham, boiled eggs, cottage cheese (for me :))
potato's, yummy breads and mom always bought butter in a shape of a lamb. It was so cute. Most of the family made and ate the Polish Easter Soup called Borscht.

It was always made in a huge pot, to this day I do not know why but I never had it. I guess I never liked the looks of it. But Jayne made some yesterday (she had to take some to my brother's) and today that is what is on the menu. So here is a photo, hummm what do you think? Have you ever ate Borscht?

So what are your Easter Memories??

Lucky, getting old and weather

2009-04-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

It has been sad in our household for a couple of weeks. Our Lucky went to see Barq's and Kasha in doggie heaven. His poor heart gave out, he had conjestive heart failure and so we rushed him to the emergency clinic and there was nothing they could do. The nice doctor told us if we took him home, he would pass at any time and he possibly could drown from his own fluids. His lungs were also filling. So we left him there. But he has been creamated just like Barqs and Kasha.

I know it has not been that long but we have never not had a pet in the house for many many years and I feel guilty but I'm already looking for a new companion. I know there are lots of doggies that need a home.

I'm old or getting old!! This past week we closed one of our locations due to the plaza is crappy, bad neighborhood, lots of crime and declining economy. It was for the best.
But this old lady here had to tear down all the shelving. Our stores have a ton of product and it all had to be transferred to other locations. Okay that meant packing of 400 boxes and moving them. We have at least 400 shelves and plus the units that I tore down.
Now if you were to see my arms, hands, and legs you would think someone beat me up. LOL

All I can say is I'm glad it is over with. We have one month to vacant the building, but I had all my managers help pack the product and toss out the shelves after it was torn down and we did it in 3 days. Kuddos to my managers.

Now WTH is going on with our weather, today it is nice and sunny, still a little chilly in the 40's. BUT Sunday night that S crap is coming our way and we are to receive up to 6 inches. The weather men are usually wrong and I hope they are this time also. Come to think of it, a weather man can always lie to us and always be wrong and they don't get fired for it!

Well since I'm just babbling and I'm really not posting anything useful I guess I'll go take the clothes out of the dryer and add some more.

Have a great week.

I'm jealous

2009-03-27T06:05:00.000-07:00

Okay most people will not admit they are jealous, but I will and I will also not be jealous anymore about this. LOL

Jeanne B makes me jealous. There I said it and she has no idea I feel this way. hehe
But I read her comments on Jayne's blog and the light bulb went off. Jeanne's blog is so cool and she puts tons of pictures on them and they are always beautiful. Okay I call myself a scrapbooker and a photographer. Well where the heck are my photos on my blog, why is my little awesome camera not with me more often. Time for a change!!

Jayne and I went to the gourmet markets and I should have had my camera. But believe me next time I will so my blog can have cool, pretty and yummy photos like that Jeanne chick. LOL And Joni I will shoot you an email, when your here you need to go. Its only maybe 45 mins or so from you.

Okay done venting....:) I could go on but then I would have to vent about work and you all don't want to hear about my 60 employees! UGH Most are pretty good but there is always those ones.

Well today I'm off and have a list a mile long so toodles.

Spring has Sprung!!

2009-03-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

I love Spring, this year it seemed winter has been drawn out way to long. We just kept getting dumped on with snow. But this morning spring has sprung and it makes me happy! Can not wait until we can cut the lawn, I love the smell of fresh cut grass, getting my hands in some dirt and smelling the flowers that are about to be planted.
Soon I can ride my bike, take longer walks and open the windows!

What do you love about spring?

Kudos to Brandy and Tommy.......and Holly

2009-03-08T07:16:00.000-07:00

I thought it was time for some grownups on my blog, normally I post baby or kid photos.

Many of you know my brother Tom is a Tax Accountant and of course this time of the year he is swamped. He is having a hard time because many customers have been coming to him for years, and they all knew Holly and we know that they mean well by their condolences but it is hard to hear all day long. So this year he is still working but not as much.

Stepping up to the plate and doing many of the returns are Brandy and Tommy. They sure are earning their paycheck. Working six days a week from the wee hours of the morning until late in the evening. And yes they have or still are going to college.
And Brandy is going crazy with having 3 daughters. If she is not working she is at doctor appointments, helping with school work, changing diapers, helping with Maddie and the boys. Whew I just got tired thinking of all she does. Thank goodness she has he hubby Jason helping her out. (sorry Jason I have no photos of you on my computer) but your day will come.

And as you can see those that work together still play (skate) together. I can say that most brothers and sisters tend to hang out with their own friends but these three were together almost every single day and were (are) the best of friends.

And do any of you have family members that you still call them by the names you used growing up?? I still call my 50 something brother Tommy he has always been Tommy to me not Tom and yes I think my nephew rather be called Tom but even tho he is 23 he is still also Tommy to me.....sorry guys :)

In the photos are Holly, Tommy and Brandy

Who would you want to be???

2009-03-01T15:54:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking and wondering how can I accomplish more in one day. Do you ever start the morning with your list and by mid day you are not nearly complete. Then you have to start dinner and the day is almost over.

I had thought, if I was not me, which of the following would I choose to be?

I dream of Jeannie....would be nice but then I could never pull off her outfit.

Bewitched would be kind of fun but being married to Darrin YUK he creeps me out

Wonder Woman another outfit not for me but she was pretty cool.

Invisible Woman would be nice to be able to be hidden.

Bat girl only if I could live in the bat cave

Cat Woman she was pretty cool

Spider woman I could live a comic book life.

Agent 99 she was pretty but kind of boring

Carol Brady nope cause that is my life now, minus the kids, always on the go

I Think I'm leaning towards Bewitched, I could always zap Darrin. And I have never been blonde. LOL

Well I need to post but what????

2009-02-22T14:40:00.000-08:00

Here is a photo of the one year olds......and they both are walking.

Everyone tells me I need to update more. But what do I say?

I can say I'm darn tired of snow, I want spring.

Reasons for spring to be here:

-more sunny days
-keep the windows open
-get to wear shorts
-less laundry to do
-sandals can be worn
-ride with my car window open
-the smell of fresh cut grass
-picking out flowers to plant

ahhhhhhh now tyoing this make me more anxious.

Hummmm why didn't I think of that?

2009-02-15T06:20:00.000-08:00

Seems like everyone comes up with all these ideas that you say why didn't I think of that? At work we sell a ton of the smooth away, ped egg, strap ez, pedi paws. All those as seen on tv items really seem to sell. I need an idea so I can make some money.

How much money do you think the maker of snuggie is making?

Now we have the glover LOL

2-14-09

2009-02-14T16:09:00.001-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!!!!!

DH and I are just spending a quiet day at home.
Hope you all have a great day.

So I froze but I got some cool photos.

2009-01-25T15:49:00.000-08:00

Dh and I went to the Frankenmuth snowfest, it was a nice sunny but very cold day.

The circus is in town

2009-01-20T15:47:00.000-08:00

And we just were clowning around. I'm not a big fan of the animals at the circus, since I'm such an animal lover I feel bad for the dogs, elephants and the tigers.

But I do think the clowns are cute, at least all the kids loved the show and it was worth the ticket. They actually got to ride an elephant, but I was too slow with my video camera. Jayne got the best shot she could. I turned and handed them the tickets and next thing I knew they were on the elephant. Can I say to slow Joe....ggrrr

If you don't see me for a few days......

2009-01-13T11:13:00.000-08:00

It is because I'm busy reading my new Janet book, I hope it is a good one and I will post a review when I'm done. But I'm a slow reader so be patient. LOL

And if there is anyone who has not read the Stpehanie Plum series by Janet E you are missing out.

BBBBRRRRR

2009-01-11T15:16:00.001-08:00

It is darn cold out and it is getting colder this week, along with more snow:(
They say it will be 3 to 5 degrees with a bad chilly wind chill. It makes me cold just thinking about it. But I did bring in lots of firewood, I love having a fire going all weekend.

Monday 1-12 is a day everyone should call their mom, sister, niece, nephew or any family member you choose. Just say Hello and see how their day is going.

It is a sad day for us, my favorite Aunt Katherine passed away 20 yrs ago, my mom 10 yrs ago and today would have been Holly's 30th birthday. Holly loved her grandma so much that when my mom died on her birthday she know longer wanted to celebrate her birthdays. So today we will not celebrate but I will be calling some loved ones, and thinking of those that are no longer down here with us.

On a happy note......most of my stores are making their sales this month. Knock on some wood!!! Hope it continues to the end of the month.

Have a super duper week.

A teaser for Brandy

2009-01-03T16:19:00.001-08:00

I just have to tease Brandy with a few photos from Christmas, she always has to wait on me to get them printed.

Out with the old and in with the new

2008-12-31T14:55:00.000-08:00

Well I must say I'm glad to see 2008 come to an end. I hope the year 2009 brings you all happiness, good health and lots of love.

Looking back at 2008 it sure had it ups and downs.

- Due to a violent act we lost our Holly, she was a wonderful mother who was taken to early from us.
- Our beloved Barq's went to doggie heaven.
- Sales at work are in the tank in some stores, due to the economy.
- Had some great times with family and friends.
- Won a few dollars at the casino
- Had a nice Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday.

My wishes and goals for 2009

- Continue to spend time with all my nieces, nephews and family
- See that Holly's trial goes smoothly and that Antiono Knapp spends the rest of his life behind bars.
- Scrap more and keep my supplies organized
- Continue to pay off bills and only pay cash if I want something NO CHARGING, the interest hurts you.
- Keep in contact with friends and family, life is to short and you never know when someone may leave us.
- Continue to be a friendly outgoing person and help people in need.
- Get into better shape and be healthy.

HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. BE SAFE AND ENJOY YOURSELF.

Hugs to all pet lovers out there

2008-12-08T08:07:00.000-08:00

Today is a sad day we had to take Barqs to the vet and now he is in doggie heaven with Kasha. I know there are so many pet lovers in this world, so if you are reading this give your pet an extra hug today. Lot's of hugs to Jayne and Barqs.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2008-11-25T15:47:00.000-08:00

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING. ENJOY THE TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.
I'm thankful for many things this year. One is that I'm VERY thankful for all of my friends and family who have prayed for us and let us lean on them during the last few months when we were going through a very rough time. Thanks for being there and listening to me.

What is a friend

2008-11-22T09:17:00.000-08:00

I'm warning you now this is a side of me you really never ever see.

I consider friends are people you know some better and longer than others. Friends SHOULD always remain friends. Of course friends drift away for one reason or another but IF nothing bad happened why do they treat you and your other friends like SHIT!

If you run into a past friend (whether you are out shopping, at a movie etc) and they can not be cordial what is the reason for it? I ask because recently this happened. And they were not friendly at all acutally they were down right frickin rude. And all that happened is that we drifted apart and started doing less things together and done things with new friends.

Life is just to short and there are so many unexpected things that can happen so let's just nice to all people, why can't we just be nice friends and say hello.

Other than that......

I bought myself a gift. It is a mini Sony Camcorder. I decided to go with the hard drive instead of the ones with the cards/mini disc. It was cheaper in the long run.
Now off to do some creating and have some fun.

Hope you all have a wonderful day MY FRIEND!!

Okay I'm admiting that I watch soaps.

2008-11-13T16:34:00.000-08:00

DO YOU????? My favorite is Young and the Restless. But now and then I will catch up on One Life to Live and General Hospital. When I was quite young my cousin Mary use to babysit us while my parents worked. She was an avid soap watcher and most of the time had us watch them with her. So I got hooked.

The reason I chose to blog about this is because out cable company decide to change our line up and now I can no longer get the soaps in our bedroom. You see I went to bed and relaxed and flipped channels and watched soaps since I never get to see them during the day, so I rely on the soap net nightly channel. NOW I can not get them on the bedroom TV anymore because it is not digital.

GRRRRR....guess I have to read the online previews to get my fix. LOL

Tonight I learned......

2008-11-08T17:31:00.000-08:00

That there are a few gals out there who read my blog to keep up with the information on Holly and her kids. So I will continue to keep Holly's memories going with updates about the kids.

I made it through the night. I put on my happy face and was very happy to see many people come out for a benefiit spaghetti dinner for Holly's kids. It was very nice to see how many people came, it was hard with everyone asking about how things are going. So far nothing has change, the trial will not be until sometime next year and the kids are adjusting. They love coming to grandma Mary's house and I try to make it every week to see them.
They are happy their room is all done and set up with a Mickey Mouse theme at Grandma Mary's house.

We went to the pumpkin farm a few weeks ago. here is a photo with all of my great nieces and nephews (missing is Wil and Zak)

They went treat/treating with Aunt Brandy and had a great time, before they were allowed to go they had to have chicken soup and manwhiches which is a tradition that Holly started years ago no eating no trick or treating

And I can not leave you all with out JaeLee and Maddies new photos.

Laura...shoot me an email at kashasue@aol.com...it was nice to see you today

BRRRRRR.....it is getting cold, we were spoiled with 70's the last few days.

ELECTION DAY

2008-11-04T05:40:00.000-08:00

SUPPORT YOUR COUNTRY -

GO VOTE AND LET YOUR VOTE COUNT

Have a great day!!

Hello out there!!

2008-10-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

Well I'm back from Texas and we sure had a nice time. The awards dinner was nice, spa day was excellent. I was able to get a facial, massage, manicure, pedicure and had my hair done. Love when the company does this for us.

I received another shrink award, My district has the second lowest shrink in the company. Puerto Rico always comes in first, darn them. Vicki in our territory had the best audit score in the company. I'm shooting for that one next year along with my shrink. Congrats to Vicki.

On the home front the weather is so weird. One day it is nice and sunny, then it is windy and cold and now next week the temps are suppose to be 66 towards the end of the week.

Friday I will be going trick or treating with the nieces and nephews. And snapping some photos. This will be the first time in years that I will not be home to pass out candy. I feel bad because our neighbor is so into this holiday. And we also have a ton of kids because they come over from the other side of town. Last year I believe it was over 180. Because of the weather prediction for Friday is suppose to be warm and then the kids don't have school the next day, the nieghborhood will be filled with a ton of kids.

Off now to play on the board, have a super weekend.

Take off time

2008-10-14T16:42:00.000-07:00

I know I have been a bad blogger and bad at responding to blogs. Things are getting some what normal.

The family has some good news to share Little Miss Maddie Jo gets to be raised and live with her Grandma Mary and Papa Tom. Yep that is right my brother and his wife have been awarded custody. So things are looking somewhat better. If you have time say a little prayer for my niece Brandy she is going through alot of hard times right now, her and Holly we soooo close that she is having a hard time without her.
Thanks in advance. All your prayers have helped us keep Maddie in our family.

Tomorrow morning I take off for Texas and will be back Sunday night. It is all work with a little fun tossed in there. We have a fun night which is casino nights and we play for tickets and then if our ticket is drawn we will a prize. Hope I get another good one. Last year I won 250.00 at Rainforest Cafe.

I have two managers that will fly in on Friday. One gets a million dollar store award and the other is up with a few others for a yearly management award.

Well off to check some emails, finish packing and I promise to catch up on all your blogs soon.

Toodles

loving the cooler temps

2008-09-27T17:55:00.000-07:00

You can sure tell fall is in the air, the days are shorter, the temps are cooler and the leaves are already changing colors. Quite a few have fallen off the front trees.
So soon the raking will begin.
I'm really hoping to take a ride and walk through some parks and snap some nice fall colors.
AND.....
I cook really I do just not much during the summer, that is dh's job, grill and all but.....
I love cooking this time of year, I made gumpkies and they were so good. Now to decide which kind of soup I want. And if anyone has some yummy soup recipe's send them my way.
We already made it to the Apple Farm for caramel apples and apple pie. Soon it will be time to head to the pumpkin patch

Today took a ride to visit the kids, I needed a kid fix, now I'm good for a week LOL.
Here is a photo I snapped of them.

Tristan, Maddie, SkyLyn, JaeLee, Tristin and Raymond (RJ)

Just wondering

2008-09-16T06:18:00.000-07:00

Why are there no B batteries? There are AA's and even AAA's, C's and D's...but what happened to B?

The Scarecrow got a brain, Tin Man got a heart, Lion got courage, Dorothy got home, what did Toto get?

When I erase a word with a pencil, where does it go?

I think I wonder too much. Are there things you wonder about?

The last few days I have thought about a lot of things that has happened in my life and ask why to those thoughts. I will never get an answer. Why can't we get an answer for everything we want to know? I thought questions were made to be answered?

off to ponder some more....have a great week

Our Angel Garden

2008-09-07T16:59:00.000-07:00

We decided to make a Holly's Angel Garden. Almost every plant that arrived at the funeral home had an angel in it, we all took one home. This is one that Jayne and I choose for Holly's garden. Holly was an Angel to all of us. We miss and love you Holly.

End of August

2008-08-31T08:30:00.001-07:00

Went to see the kids and family yesterday and I had to snap a few new photos of them.
Tristan and SkyLyn were busy playing video games so they will be caught in action next time.
As you can see RJ (Raymond) and Maddie look so cute together and JaeLee has to show us her two new front teeth.

School starts Tuesday for the youngsters and I'm sure all the parents and grandparents will enjoy the few hours break from them. LOL

It is already starting to look like fall here, some of the leaves are already changing and a few are falling. Even tho I love fall I'm not ready for summer to be done. It went by so quick.

Today we are pulling out the flowers in our front patch and going with some bushes. It cost a ton each year for the flowers, the patch holds about 12 flats. So with us tightening the belt on spending it will be saving us some dollars in the future.

Off to hunt for some bushes and pull some weeds. Enjoy you last few days of the Holiday Weekend.

Hey out there I'm still here....

2008-08-17T07:28:00.001-07:00

First I want to Thank Everyone for all the email, cards, donations and prayers for our family, we are very thankful. The donations are still coming in and we are getting the thank you cards out as fast as we can. Also there is a person who was arrested and confessed. So we have a little closure but this does not bring Holly back.

Because of everything that has happen I have been a bad blogger and a blog visitor I will try to catch up soon.

Work has had its ups and downs, I transferred a manager to GA and now switched some around to different stores and promoted an assistant to a manager. All stores are looking beautiful and things are now running great. The only problem is the economy, no one is spending much and of course sales stink.

Our fridge kicked the bucket, so we bought a new french door one. I love it!!! :)

Now if Bush would just give us another check I would be so grateful, since I bought myself a new phone and a new laptop. What is up with that? Nothing was wrong with my phone and just the keyboard needed replacing on my old laptop. But they both made me feel better at the time. ;)

And I gave my sil my old cell and put some minutes on it because she never had a cell and she had to go out of town and I know she was paranoid leaving without being able to call and check on everyone. SO I did do a good thing.

Tomorrow Randy and I are going to meet up with some of the people he chats with on his MS world wide board. That will be fun, it is nice to meet up with your online friends. I think irs pretty funny tho, he always said why to do chat with message boards and wow you spend a lot of time on them. Now look who is talking! For him it is great theraphy since having MS and being able to chat with others who have MS also.

Well off to get some things done, have a safe day.

My garden

2008-08-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

Here is my corn, how do you like it? I don't think we can feed the family wtih the corn LOL. I truly believe it was planted by one of the many squirrels that live in the yard.

Remembering Holly

2008-07-26T17:24:00.000-07:00

Holly has been taken from us way to early. She is my niece and is the mother of three little ones. Many people have known Holly and her children thru Jayne's and mine scrap booking. She was murdered in her own home. Now these children will be without their mother. Raymond is only 8, Tristan is 5 and Maddie Jo is only 5 months old. My heart is just breaking and I feel so much anger like I never felt before.
She was an awesome mother who spent hours with her children, they were always reading, putting puzzles together, playing sports and their video games.

The photo of Holly I posted is an older one, it is her Senior Photo.

Please pray for our family, Holly has 3 sisters and 1 brother. My brother and sister in law are trying so hard to be strong for the family.

Where do I start?

2008-07-22T15:53:00.000-07:00

It has been a long few weeks and I have been a bad blogger.

To sum it up with foot notes:

Had the VP traveling with me
Barq's has been having seizures and he is on crappy meds that make him loopy
Had to fire and rehire a crappy employee----long long story but she needs to go away
Having to reset some stores
My laptop is going crazy
I ordered a new laptop
I need a hair cut
Did my ATC's

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and big brother has started!!!

other than that not much else to say

A few pictures from the 4th

2008-07-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

We had a great time I didn't take as many photos as I should have. Jayne got some really good ones of the babies. I have one of each, as you can see one is bald and one is not. They are only a month apart. I also must include a photo of the cook.
The family really enjoyed ladder ball game and they played volley ball.

AHHH I feel much better now, the garage and closets are all cleaned out. The pool is gone and the dirt comes this weekend. So the whole will be filled, the yard will be leveled and let the grass grow. I do and I don't miss the pool, it would be different if we had little ones, and if I was off weekends when Jayne is home. It is too hard for dh to keep it clean and by the time I get home it seems so late. But now with it gone it makes the yard look huge.

Hope you all are enjoying the summer.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

2008-07-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hope you all have a wonderful Independence Day, I will be spending the weekend with family and friends. Hope you are with all your loved ones also.

Potato Chips

2008-06-27T14:35:00.000-07:00

I went to the store today to buy chips for a cookout, and I can not believe how many brands and flavors are out there. Do we really need this many, its makes for a hard decision.

I have seen bbq, sweet bbq, plain, cheddar, sour cream and onion, salt and pepper, salt and vinegar, dill, mustard and ketchup, hamburger, sour cream and chives, chippery chilli, jalapeno, hickory smoked.

So what weird flavors have you seen or tried?

Also there are many brands and types, and I must say if I have chips I think I now like the Kettle Cooked. How about you?

Oh what a week

2008-06-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

Meet Pixie my hummingbird, she is a beauty and she comes to visit daily.

This week has been so full of rain and storms! We only lost power for 6 hrs, we have people here that have been out for a week. I just did not think it was very bad, so dh and I took a ride and now I see why the declared a state of emergency. So now the people on the other side of the city will get some relief. The news said it needs to clean up trees from over 500 city blocks.
And gosh I can not believe the other states like Iowa and Wisconsin that have all the flooding. Say a little prayer that they get help soon and the water goes far away.

I can say the last few days have been very nice and sunny. Today was a nice day Jayne and I did some scrap shopping and we got triple punches! Now that was the best part.

On a sad note I found 4 baby eggs that were on our patio, I have no idea how they got there, we have been looking in the tree and see no nest. So we have no idea how they ended up on the patio and they were all cracked and someone stepped on one :(
poor babies.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL.

signs

2008-06-06T18:34:00.000-07:00

Hummmm this one kind of makes you think. What would you park here?

Want to win?

2008-06-01T16:01:00.000-07:00

If you would like a chance to win this novel, check out this blog

http://www.amatterofmemories.com/2008/05/review-giveaway-page-out-of-life-by.html

Helicopters

2008-05-30T17:17:00.000-07:00

Are they all over the place or what??? Okay maybe I should clarify myself, I'm not talking flying helicopters well actually they do fly. You know all those ones that are on your maple trees, well this year there are a zillion in our yard. The grass is covered, the sidewalks are covered and the eaves are overflowing with them. I never ever remember having this many in the yard or in the trees.

So how many of you have them flying around your house? I might just have to take a picutre to show you the yard, it looks like it snowed helicopters. What is the real name for these things? Anyone know?

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

2008-05-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone enjoys the Memorial Holiday weekend. Please remember those who have served or are serving.

Not much blogging has been done, because I have been busy getting the yard in order. Planting and Planting.

Scrapping Supplies

2008-05-18T16:15:00.000-07:00

Okay so I didn't get my layouts done today, but as you can see I did use some supplies to wrap some gifts. One of my friends will be celebrating her 40th birthday this week so I decide to make my own wrapping paper. I used stamps, rubons, ink, tape, flowers and even made my bow out od cardstock. Last year I used ribbon on all her packages but none this year. I hope she likes all her goodies.

And today I'm pretty tuckered out, Jayne and I went bumming around today and decide to check out some stores and do a little shopping. We left the house at 9:15 and come home at 3:00. So I'm off to read the paper and relax.

May Atc

2008-05-10T12:55:00.000-07:00

Well I wanted to try something different. Our theme for May was your favorite flower, since I have many favorites I choose to put a few different flowers on mine.
Yep I used chalk, canvas and some very old border templates that I have have for over seven years. I even stitched.

Now to do a few layouts.

Help the needed if you can

2008-05-09T12:08:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow everyone should put some nonperishable food out for the postal workers to pick up. If your able to please think of those in need and do what you can.
They are saying this may be the worst year for collections due to the decline in the economy.

Thank you!!!!

On another note.....I have been in a crafy mood. Bought some new supplies/tools at the mega meet. Did not buy too much but will post some projects when they are complete.

So what's up with all of you? Enjoying the nice spring weather?

This piggy went JaeLee

2008-04-26T13:42:00.000-07:00

This is the cute piggy that goes to JayLee for her baptism.
Hope she likes it and the money that is it.

grrrrr.....parkers

2008-04-21T18:04:00.000-07:00

I never ever like to use the word HATE, but I have to say I HATE people who park illegally. So many people just park on the yellow lines in front of our store and say "I'm in a hurry can you ring me up first. Or the ones that park in the handicap spot and run in and cut in line because they are in a hurry, no shit they are illegally parked of course they are going to be in a hurry. It's is a $75.00 ticket if you get caught.

Since my dh is handicap and I have a handicap sign for my car, I will never ever cheat and park in handicap if he is not with me. It can be pouring rain and I will walk.

I bring this up today, because a young girl who said she had her grandpa's car was bragging with her friend on how cool it is to get the first parking place every where they went today. They are young and had no need to cheat, some days my dh can not even walk well and because of cheaters has to park quite a ways away and then is too tired to finish his shopping.

So please be kind and park legally.

ahhh did a bit of shopping

2008-04-17T15:44:00.000-07:00

I bought two of these, they are nice and tall and are perfect by my table, one for me and one for Jayne. It is very light weight and folds just like a TV tray.

Had to go get flowers to put on my moms grave and while I was there the cuttle bug butterfly die and a birthday die just jumped in my cart along with a font. LOL

Then went to a few shops to find the perfect piggy bank for my niece, no one had any that was as cute as the first one I saw so I will have to run back to the Hallmark store in the mall.

I get to say it is beautiful outside, I washed some of the windows in the house and the nice sunshine is shinning through my clean windows. Now just need to spruce up the garden and soon we can do some planting of flowers. Soon the capri's and shorts will be worn.

Hope you all have a great day. Be thankful for today who knows what tomorrow will bring.

Two post in one day - what's up with that?

2008-04-07T16:58:00.000-07:00

I finished my April Atc's and my Atg holder

I have been tagged by a few.....so here it is

2008-04-07T07:06:00.000-07:00

A: Attached or single: Attached
B: Best friend: My sister Jayne
C: Cake or pie: Cake
D: Day of choice: Sunday
E: Essential item: my alarm
F: Favorite type of music: Everything but rap
G: Gummy Bears or Worms: Gummy bears
H: Hometown: Bay City
I: Indulgences: Ice Cream
J: January or July: July love the warmth
K: Kids: Lucky my fur baby
L: Last movie: Oceans 13
M: Marriage date: July 20
N: Number of Siblings: Three
O: Oranges or apples: Apples
P: Phobias or fears: Mice and Spiders
Q: Quote(s): All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.- unknown
R: Reason to smile: Waking up each day
S: Season: Summer
T: Tag four : Kathy, LoriAnn, Theresa an anyone else who wants to do this
U: Unknown Fact about me: If I tell you it won't be unknown
V: I have no idea what the question is for "V" -- it wasn't attached!)
W: Worst Habit: Turning my curling iron or flat iron to the highest level
X: X-rays or Ultrasounds: x-ray never had an ultrasound
Y: Your favorite food: Mexican
Z: Zodiac: Gemini

Busy Busy Weekend

2008-04-05T17:40:00.000-07:00

Wow today was just beautiful! My sister and I did a bunch of running around and shopping for deals. I also finally bought the wood to make my ATG gun holder. Now to get it made.
It was also coupon day, every where I went I used a coupon or should I say coupons. Even had one for the car wash!
I love a productive weekend, I got so much accomplished today, wish I had tomorrow off also. Darn.

The front and side yard are all raked and now to get to the backyard, but first it needs to dry up some. Our trees are quite old and huge and lots of little branches fall off during the winter so those need to be picked up along with the "stuff" the dogs leave. Anyone want to come help?

Will be doing some creating this week also, need to do my ATC's, the last two months I procrastinated but not this month.

Hope you all have a great week.

Had a little creative juice flow

2008-03-29T17:04:00.000-07:00

I signed up for an ATC swap and you had to use your own photo, I thought it would be easy but it was hard coming up with an idea. Not sure what size photo everyone is using. So I did wallet. Hope it is okay. I matted my photo then added some paint around it and dipped it into utee. Next I added some perfect pearls around the frame.

Other than some creating I enjoyed the beautiful sunshine today. It still is a bit chilly and still have a tad of snow here and there but the birds are waking me up in the morning and that is a great sign.

Also I ran to Michaels and had to use my 40% off coupon and bought the MM organizer.

Have a great week.

Check out my nieces

2008-03-26T14:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.jibjab.com/sendables/view/m6HQ5riR0fohPc5lnwuU90Ir

Easter

2008-03-22T20:08:00.000-07:00

Wishing all of you a very Happy Easter, I hope you all enjoy the holiday with your family and friends. I have it easy this year, no cooking for me! Going to some friends house for breakfast and then to my sister in laws for dinner. So in between houses I can chillax.

I just have been busy lately, work has been hectic. But soon it will be time to use some vacation hours!!
It is starting to feel a bit like spring, I'm happy cause I'm so over the snow. Sure feel bad for the others in MI some areas received 14 inches of snow yesterday. That has to suck. I'm so ready for some warmer temps.

I need to get some creating done, I MUST get my March ATC's done asap so I can mail.

OH AND AT www.cropperscottage.com we are having a live chat with Emily Falconbridge.
so come on over and chat with us all. It's is going to be a great time.

Happy Spring!

me bad

2008-03-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have not been around, sickies have been in the house. Now I'm just coughing and coughing and coughing. But this is a good sign, since I always get a cold at the end of winter. So this means spring will be here very soon. And I just love the sun that is shining outside.

I have been tagged by Mary Jo and need to post 7 facts about me. Then I should be tagging others but how about if you all just post the 7 facts on your blog, just because I know we all will be tagging each other. Thanks for the tag Mary Jo.
HUMMMMM lets see....

1. I'm a compulsive list maker and love to write and cross off my list in the assortment of notebooks I have. I put things on my list just so I can cross it off.

2. I hate mice.

3. I do not drink milk.

4. I love to yell at the tv, I know they can not hear me LOL

5. I have two brothers and one sister

6. My favorite color is blue

7. I like all music except for rap.

Now off to do a bit of shopping again today. Yesterday Jayne I went to Kohls and got some awesome bargins. And I had a coupon for 10.00 of 10.00 that had to be used.
Have a great week evryone.

Maddie is a cutie

2008-02-24T12:55:00.000-08:00

Today went to snap a few photos of Maddie. She is eight days old today.

I did a little creating.

2008-02-22T13:05:00.000-08:00

My February Valentine Atc's are done. It felt good to sit at the table and work.
It is matted all around put the image don't show that. Sorry
I'm enjoying my few days off, tomorrow may head out of town to the markets. We just do not have any good markets around here.

Weather is nice and sunny but cold. Hope to get some baby photos uploaded Sunday. Have to share my new nieces.

I will also catch up on the last few tags, sorry I must admit I'm a tag slacker.

OKAY Another baby to spoil!!!

2008-02-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

My niece Holly had her baby girl yesterday 2-15-08.
Maddie Jo 5lbs 6oz and 16 1/2" long.
Photos will be here soon.

IS LOVE IN THE AIR????

2008-02-14T16:24:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALLL!!!!

It is Christmas and doggie talk

2008-02-13T13:57:00.000-08:00

Well at least for me it is. I took my Christmas holiday today. Just need an extra day off this week. Sally has us take our Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Winter holidays after January 1st. Being in retail we have to work 5 1/2 days from the week before Thanksgiving until New Years. So that is why it is Christmas today. No present tho. LOL But it has been a lazy day. Did not do too much yet.!
But there is more snow and more snow on the way. We have more snow that last year, we are at 72 inches but the record is 87 inches which was set in 1966-1967. We still have a few more weeks of winter so a new record can be set.

AAWWW did you watch the doggies last night? I flipped because I had to watch Big Brother. UNO won!!! He is such a cut beagle and it is the first time in 133 years that a beagle one. We had a beagle when I was quite little, he was a very nice friendly dog. Ringo....who is now in doggie heaven.

Fruity

2008-02-10T14:11:00.000-08:00

You Are a Strawberry

You are friendly, outgoing, and well liked by many people.
You are popular, but there's nothing you ordinary or average about you.

You a very interesting person, and you have many facets to your personality.
Sometimes you feel very conflicted. Your different sides of your personality pull at you.

You are a very sensual and passionate person. You are fiery... you can't help it.
In general, you keep your passionate side under wraps. You are only wild in private.

Take the quiz and see what fruit you are

http://www.blogthings.com/whattypeoffruitareyouquiz/?newquizlist=yes

Snowy Day

2008-02-07T15:56:00.000-08:00

We got hit with almost 17 inches of snow!!! And since it is Barq's Birthday tomorrow, I tought I would share a photo of him in his path. He will not climb over snow to go potty, so Uncle Randy has to make some paths out in the backyard for the doggies!

Barq's will be 14 tomorrow, not sure if he has out lived any siblings or not. But 14 is a nice long time. His mommy Mindy live a long life but not sure how many years old she was when she went to doggie heaven. I thank Mindy for giving us two lovely, happy dogs. Kudos to her and to Kasha who we all miss dearly.

Barq's will be getting extra special treats tomorrow.

Tagged

2008-02-05T18:38:00.001-08:00

Been tagged by a few people and don't think there is anyone else to tag. So my middle name is SUE and here are my choices.

S = Smart
U = Understanding
E = Eager

Guess thats all I have, I'm a boring blogger.

Super Bowl Sunday - Trivia Day

2008-02-03T07:24:00.000-08:00

LUCKY 7 - In honor of our Super Bowl Sunday lets play some trivia and see how many you can guess correct. Answers will be posted later.

And get your chips out today on the local news they said that 18,000 tons of chips would be eaten today along with tons of guacamole.

1. Who holds the Super Bowl record for the most yards receiving in one game?
Michael Irvin
Rickey Sanders
Lynn Swann
Jerry Rice

2. Who holds the Super Bowl record for the most rushing touchdowns in one game?
Terrell Davis
Emmitt Smith
John Riggins
Franco Harris

3. Who has the longest run from scrimmage in the Super Bowl?
Walter Payton
Marcus Allen
Emmitt Smith
Mercury Morris

4. Who has the longest interception return in Super Bowl history?
Deion Sanders
Wilbur Marshall
Larry Brown
Willie Brown

5. Who has the most career all-purpose yards in the Super Bowl?
Lynn Swann
Roger Craig
Franco Harris
Jerry Rice

6. Who has the most passing yardage in one Super Bowl contest?
Kurt Warner
Terry Bradshaw
Joe Namath
Joe Montana

7. Which team has appeared in the most Super Bowls?
San Francisco 49ers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Browns

Another book to read.

2008-01-28T13:08:00.000-08:00

Yeah another book coming my way soon. Now I just wish Fourteen would be in the stores soon. So what is everyone reading???

I need some sun

2008-01-25T18:52:00.000-08:00

January is such a blah month for many reasons. One of the reasons I think it is so blah is because we have had only a couple of days with sun, winter is long and cold and I really don't mind it, but I think this season we have had the least amount of sunshine.

I want and need to have the smell of spring! I can not wait until I can see the flowers popping up in the garden. Because of this I think I have been in a funk. Normally the stress at work don't bother me, but lately everything bothers me.

Well enough dwelling, at least I have been doing some creating, have to say I love making ATC's. I think I'm actually getting excited about the mega meet. Last year I skipped it so I think I just may have to go this year. Not that I want to spend the money but it gets me motivated.

I'm packed and ready to crop tomorrow. Hope I get some things done and not chat the day away.

Here she is........JaeLee

2008-01-19T11:03:00.000-08:00

I went to snap a few pictures of the new addition to our family.
She is small, adorable and very wrinkly. LOL Mom Brandy, Dad Jason, and sisters SkyLyn and Tristin are very proud of her. Brandy says she is a good sleep, but says she is a bit spoiled already and wants to be held and not placed in her bassinette.

Other notes work has been good, not so stressful but very busy.
Also, this week has been a scrappy and fun week. So I'm off to do some creating.
Have a great weekend.

We have another baby

2008-01-15T16:21:00.000-08:00

My niece Brandy had a baby girl. JaeLee was born this morning, she weighe 5 lbs 14 inches. I can not wait to go see her. Her bigger sister SkyLyn is so happy.
Welcome to the world JaeLee.

Remembering

2008-01-12T15:43:00.000-08:00

My mom Dolores

Today is the 10th anniversary of my mom leaving us. 1-12-08. So today I dedicate my blog to my mom. She was the best mom one could ever ask for.
She was a hardworker (she worked at the Cheverolet Factory) she was funny, a bowler, a rebater, a cook, and a shopper. My mom has always worked hard, she raised 4 kids (Tom, Jayne, Me & Andy) and not always with the help of my dad. They divorced in the late 70's.
If my mom was here today, she would join the scrapbooking world, she may not be doing layouts but she sure would be shopping for supplies for me. LOL
I sure miss her more and more. Her life was taken too soon and she has missed my wedding and the birth of some of her grandchildren.
SO I do not want to dwell on all the sadness in out life. I just want to say live life to the fullest because some lives our just to short.

Can you tell that I have my mom's nose....LOL

It is in my hands......

2008-01-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

Off to read my new Janet E book!!! Plum Lucky

Just in case you want to know where I will be.

AHHHHHH

2008-01-07T16:58:00.000-08:00

Well this old body is tired and sore, my one store is finally moved to its new location. There sure was a lot of stress, tension and confusion. But it is done. Now the next project is opening a new store. I guess I'm earning my keep. And since we moved and came up with some new ideas most of my stores want to rearrange their backroom. Not that I don't want them too, but I'm tired. LOL
It will all be worth it in the end.

So far the new year is going good. I have really cut down on the diet coke, having my first one since the 1st. Darn it does taste gooooood.

I must let everyone know that on January 13th we are having a cyber crop at www.cropperscottage.com so come on over and join us.

I will soon have some layouts to upload.
Have a great week.

2008

2008-01-01T15:44:00.000-08:00

We stayed home last night and watched the ball drop. Love Dick Clark but the man is not looking so good, he had accomplished quite a bit in his life. And of course I did see Val. Many of you probably have seen him too, he was the one in the bright pink baseball hat and he has a full beard, he inches his way into the camera every chance he gets. LOL Val has been going to New York for many years now, I use to work near him when we both worked at our local mall. So every year I look for him.

2008 is off to a great start, today I reorganized, cleaned out drawers, rearranged my shelves and all my scrapping supplies. I'm really happy the way it looks now. I can see almost everything and most of it is within a good reach. I don't have a huge area but its mine and it is comfy. Now I'm planning to do more layouts this year and using up quite a bit of my stash. I refuse to buy so much ahead of time anymore, when I go to use it most of it will seem old and I have a ton of pattern paper that must be used.

I have many other goals also, some are the same as last year. Go figure.
But I do vow not to be angry with anyone, keep be in touch with real friends beter, treat others how I would want to be treated and live life to the fullest. Life is too short and we lost too many people this past year too soon. Some have passed on and others choose not to talk to me anymore for reasons unknown, and do not have the guts to tell me why, so I say it is your loss I have always been a good friend to those I know.

I wish all of you a healthy, happy and a great New Year.

Happy New Year

2007-12-28T19:42:00.000-08:00

It is going to be a white New Years as it has been snowing for the last several hours. It is a nice fluffy snow and yes it is pretty, but since we had a green Christmas we can have a green rest of the winter.

Happy New Year to all my friends and family. I hope the new year brings you much success and happiness. Are you making any resolutions??

Mine will be do more layouts, use my supplies and must ad eat healthier.

AHHHHH I'm off work until Wednesday, just doing lots of things around the house and working at my scrap table. Then the nightmare begins, I will be moving one of my stores, opening a new one and toss in a few inventories. All this in the month of January. But I will still be around.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year.

It's almost time

2007-12-23T04:55:00.000-08:00

I have been a bad blogger! This year has been crazy at work. I have everything ready for the holidays this year, all the wrapping, shopping and cards are all done. Thanks to my sister she is doing the grocery shopping and the dinner.

But this is not a good time to move a store and open a new one. I know its the job I chose so no dwelling on it, its suppose to be a happy holiday season.

SO TO ALL MY FRIENDS, FAMILY AND LURKERS I WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND/OR A HAPPY HOLIDAY.

Just not sure how to say it anymore some say you have to be politically correct. but to me I still like to say MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Enjoy the time with your family and friends and take lots of photos.

How much do you wonder?

2007-12-15T19:03:00.000-08:00

Today at work we were talking about our wonders.
Do you wonder if your day is going to be a good one? I sometimes think about this on my way to work and I just hope it is going to be an easy day.
Do you wonder where you will be in 1o yrs. Heck I wonder where I'm going to be in 5 years LOL
Do you wonder how much snow we are going to receive. I have no wonders about this, its Michigan.
Do you wonder why people don't answer you, whether is a phone call, email or a letter. I quit wondering on this one. I know my true friends always answer me.
Do you wonder what changes people attitudes? I believe this one has many reasons, the have been always been fake and you never realized it, they think they found a better friend and they always keep moving on to others and constantly leaving great friends behind.
Do you wonder if you will be in the same job until you retire? I'm not sure on this one, I like my job, the pay is great, the benefits are great but if something comes my way I would have to think about if I would want to make a change.
They say the average person wonders about 6 to 10 things a day.

I guess I never thought I wondered that much, I guess I would say I thought about many things each day so am I a wonder er or not???
I think this is a question I may never really have the answer for. So is a thought and a wonder the same thing?

Enough wondering.............

This week while you are out and about do something nice for some one. It can be something very easy like opening a door for someone, ask if they need help reaching something. Tis the season and you can make a difference just doing something minor for someone. Post what you have done.

So far this week I have given someone a 40% off coupon I did not use. She looked happy to receive it. I was leaving a store and did not need the coupon and she was just going in the door and I asked her if she wanted a coupon.

O what a feeling.....

2007-12-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

AAAHHHH I only have stocking stuffers to get! And yes I'm all wrapped. It took me over 3 hours last night but every gift is wrapped. It sure is a great feeling, cause normally I'm a last minute shopper.

Don't get me wrong I probably will be out there the next two Sundays, checking out the bargins. I have to shop for me too!

Hummm think the only item I want to make/bake this year is chex mix, I love it spicy. There is not baking of Christmas Cookies this year. We do not need them!
Feels kind of weird not having any but I'm fine with it.

Work has been good the last week lets hope it stays that way through the Holidays. Come January we have to pack up one of my stores and move it. UGH but she gets a nice new store.

Hope you all get you shopping, wrapping and baking done soon. Take some time and enjoy the holiday.

Is there one gift you are just hoping to receive? Not me this year, I'm just going with the flow and I'm sure dh did some pretty good shopping this year. Mainly since I cut the items I want out of the paper, gave him some directions as to where to find the items in the store and even gave him some coupons.

Chat later.....

BRRRRR....

2007-12-06T16:23:00.000-08:00

Geez how come the older I get the colder I feel? It is not that freaking cold, its been 20 to 35 and to me it feels like below zero. LOL

Well guess what I have one more present to get and a few stocking stuffers and that is it. I need help with my last gift and if you think you would want to help shoot me an email. LOL I can not post what I'm looking for because this person lurks everywhere!!! And now I'm so determined to find this item because everyone says I can not.

Work has been better, just lots of colds, flu and sinus infections going around. But since it is getting so close to Christmas, employees are wanting to pick up the extra hours. They need to now because after the holidays it will slow down and the hours will most likely be cut.
I know its just not our stores but every where I go it does not seem busy, I think people are really cutting back this year. With the higher heating bills, gas prices and the factory layoffs how can you not cut back.

Last night I did a good deed, a friends daughter had to decorate a stocking for her to hang in her kindergarten class and she want to come use my supplies. She says I have lots of stuff and she is so telling the truth. So we used paint, foam stamps, glitter and some gems boy was she happy when she left. And she did all the stamping herself. Her mom says when she gets her next school project she will be wanting to come back over. How cute.

Off to read and get ready for some good TV.

hello out there

2007-12-03T18:04:00.000-08:00

All I can say is I have been busy busy busy. Work has been busy, home has been busy. So much good and bad happened this week, I don't want to be depressing anyone, so I'm not posting any sad or stressful news.

I have started and almost finished my Christmas shopping!!! The house is deocrated!!! Christmas Cards are made, written and mailed!!! So I'm on the ball this year and now just need to get to the wrapping. I do have to do some stocking stuffers and a couple little things. They will be done this week, then I can sit and enjoy the nights.

So how are you doing with your shopping???

Black Friday......shopping weekend.

2007-11-24T18:51:00.000-08:00

So how was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was spent with family and friends. We went to some friends house and all I had to take was a ham cheese ball and crackers, I got off easy. So my day was spent relaxing, eating, relaxing, playing games, relaxing and more relaxing LOL

Well can you guess what I did this weekend??? Yep I worked actually I still have to work tomorrow. The parking lots were full, but the stores were not super busy. We had good sales on Friday, but today was slow.
I did run into Wally world for some personal items, tins and some candy and walked right up to the check out no long lines. They were not busy at all. Nothing in those ads caught my eye or called out my name.
BUT
Every year when the new PS2 games come out DH always wants one that is hard to find. I lucked out this year, since he already told me which one he would like I got it asap. How well let me tell you, we opened a new store in Rochester and the only stores in the plaza that are open are us, GNC and Game Stop. So my manager walked into game stop about an hour after they got the game in she had her hot little hands on it for me. Thanks Rita.

Have a super week.

Just a message today.

2007-11-22T06:47:00.000-08:00

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND ENJOY THE TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!

SAY A PRAYER FOR THOSE THAT ARE LESS FORTUNATE AND THOSE WHO HAVE FAMILY IN IRAQ.

Another great weekend!

2007-11-17T15:17:00.000-08:00

I know the weekend is not over yet, but so far it has been a great one.
I went to a Bazaar today and had a super time, I bought snowmen!! And I know you all guessed that's what I would buy LOL. I bought a very cute snowman stocking hanger that stands on the floor, it hold five stockings. Oh and I also got the cutest snowman briefcase. It is an old case that I would have thrown out or put in a rummage sale for a buck. But not this crafter they painted a very nice snowman scene on it. And I will not tell you what I paid for it. You would faint. I can not believe I spent money for it I could have painted it!!

Also Jayne and I took my 79 yr old Shirley with us, she had the best time, we then took her to JCPenney so she could get herself a few things and she needed to get a gift. Then we went to lunch and took her home, I know she was getting tired but its hard to drop her off and leave, she Thanked us over and over again.

After bringing our goodies home Jayne and I went to the grocery store. EEEK it was a mad house. But at least we do not have to go back to the store until next week.

Tomorrow after the yard work it done, I'm hauling out all the snowmen I have. The poor buggers have been packed away since January. I know they are just calling my name and want out of those totes. I might just count them this year and have a contest to see who can get how many I have. I know it is a lot.

One sad note to report, on the way to the mall from the bazaar, we had seed a terrible accident. Three cars were involved along with the jaws of life. There were car parts scattered every where, I need to watch the news and I'm hoping everyone survived.

one last note, hug someone today and tell them you love them.

Gosh it has been a while

2007-11-12T17:34:00.000-08:00

So what the heck should we chat about today? Sometimes I don't know why I blog, it seems like I got to work, come home, have dinner, play on the computer and if I'm in the mood I may create something. I'm a boring homebody.

The holiday's are creeping up on us quite quickly. The last few years we went out to eat, (because the family is so busy with in laws or working) and we gambled a whopping 20 bucks at the casino. This year we have a change of plans and we are going to a friends house for dinner. I'm sure it will be fun and there will only be 5 of us so do you think I can wear my leisure outfit? That's what I planned on staying in all day if I was to be cooking at home LOL. I hope to play some cards....hint hint if you are reading.

Are you going shopping the day after? I of course have to work but then I few times I went in later and stayed late so I could get a few things. It is hard working retail during the holidays when all the sales are out there. And the week after Thanksgiving we have to go to a 5 1/2 work days. UGH I'm not really complaining cause I have always been in retail and I just don't see myself doing any other job.

The weather has been up and down must be that global warming stuff????
Trees are almost bare but the snow can hold off for quite a while, I'm not ready for it.

Since it is Thanksgiving let's say what we are really Thankful for. Me.....I'm Thankful I have a job, I'm healthy, and I have family around me.

What a good week/weekend

2007-11-04T14:04:00.000-08:00

I normally complain about work etc....but not this time. I'll leave a nice post LOL.
Well we had tons of trick or treats, close to 200, big, small, tall, short, cute costumes and even no costumes. It was nice to see the little ones enjoying themselves. Our Lucky and Barq's were greeting the kiddies also and it sure tuckered them out.
I had the weekend off and really enjoyed it. We took a road trip to Archivers and I had a small spending spree. They have so much more than we have around here. (something is going on with our LSS, it is really empty) After scrap shopping we went to a market called Papa Joe's. I love markets, they had the best fruit, salsa, brats etc. OH and I bought some delicious bread that had olive oil and seasonings right in the bread, it was so good. On the way to Papa Joe's we saw Linda's new Art Studio called the Loov. Once we were done with the market and putting the cold items on ice, we headed to the Rain Forest Cafe for dinner. We had to go there because I won some gift certificates from work. Had some yummy food.
Now today I just played at my scrap table, I needed to get some prizes and Raks out. I can now say they just need to get to the post office tomorrow. Jayne and I went to the LSS since I had a full punch card to turn in. I only bought two things some Doodle bug glitter and a new cute flowered mat.

The weather was sunny but a little chilly, just needed a long sleeve shirt for my great weekend. So now its off to work tomorrow and the start of a new week. At least we did get an extra hour out of the weekend.

I have been tagged not once but twice LOL Thanks to Rita and Jayne...so here it goes

2007-10-26T15:09:00.001-07:00

Here are the rules which must be posted on your blog if you are tagged.1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

Hummm 7 facts about me...
1. I hate mice - I mean I really hate mice!! And Nylons
2. I'm an anal organizer - My check book must balance to the penny - if not I will take hours to find the error
3. I have an identity freckle on my foot
4. I'm from a divorced family - my parents divorced when I was going into 10th grade
5. I love lemons - I slice and salt them and eat them!
6. My husband is 7 years younger than me
7. My pillow must be cold when I go to bed

I'm tagging....Amber, Carolyn, Becky, Suzy, Margo, Mel, Valeri I will try to link them if not they are off to ther side LOL

Gosh where have I been???

2007-10-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

Work has me running in circles, Meetings, New Store opens Monday, Business Trip to Texas, Inventories and now to get all the Christmas displays up! That is why I have been such a bad blogger. The beginning of November everything should be in place and I can take it easy.

Wow today is was in the upper 70's, what a beautiful day to be outside. And I was, we took a ride to take some fall photos, stopped for lunch and then went to get me a pumpkin! Yes I got me a pumpkin, I love Halloween and I will be carving my pumpkin. I guess it is the kid in me. I usually go for the nice round pumpkin but today it was time for a change. I bought me a tall pumpkin. Now I just need to decide on what type of face it needs.

When I went to my crop a few weeks ago I actually created. I did 50 Christmas Cards! Now just need to do a couple more and then I will be actually doing some layouts. I'm so far behind. But then again if I was caught up I would have nothing to work on.

So all you lurkers, leave me a comment and let me know what is going on is your world! Creating? Planning the holidays?

Have a super week.

It is amazing....

2007-10-08T17:15:00.000-07:00

The weather here is so warm, we have been breaking records with high temps. Last time it was this warm was back in 1916. I'm talking it is October and it is in the 90's! They do say the end of this week will be in low 60's/upper 50's. The leaves are changing and falling already.

Oh and it is just about time to get the pumpkins and visit the pumpkin farms and walk the maze. Yearly it is a family affair with the niece's and nephews. They love the farm, I think it brings out the kid in all of us. We hide in the corn stalks and scare the kids. LOL

I'm packed and ready for Texas, I leave early Wednesday morning and will be back late Sunday night. Monday I need to get my meeting done, which I present on Tuesday, then the rest of the week I will be getting the new store to open.

Has anyone else notice all the dark fall colors on the clothing? I went looking around the other day, didn't have anything in mind to buy but I didn't see anything I liked. Lots of browns and blacks with deep red. I liked last year with the teals, oranges, pinks and golds with brown. This year is all looks depressing.

Well enough for now, I promise I will catch up on all my blog buddies when I get back, I'm not ignoring anyone I promise.

Have a super week and enjoy the last of the warm days.

I'm still here.......

2007-10-01T17:44:00.001-07:00

Sorry I have been MIA for a little over a week. It has just been crazy and I will not be slowing down anytime soon.

They changed my district a little, I lost one store and gained two more. Within the month of October I have two inventories, a new store opening, I have meetings in Texas for 5 days, I signed up for a crop and I have two meetings. So every night I have been busy making copies, organizing my meeting and trying to get all my notes in order and typed out.
Oh then we get into the holiday season. All this while trying to was my new TV shows. LOL

So far I'm into Dancing with the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Survivor and my favorite Brothers and Sisters.
So what are you all watching?

And I'm loving this weather, nice and cool for sleeping and not too cool during the day. The leaves are already changing here. I hope to take a drive Sunday and snap some photos. It won't be long we will be bagging up tons of leaves.

Well I chatted enough hope you all have a wonderful week.

Do it for yourself and your loved ones......

2007-09-25T17:56:00.001-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I'm asking you to make that call to your doctor and get your mammogram done! I know its not October yet, but it will be here in a few days. This past summer I received news that someone I have know for quite a few years had a double mastectomy, she waited to long to go to the doctor and she is in her late 40's with 3 children. (and she works in the emergency room at the hospital) Her mother in law also had one two years ago, but never went to the doctor for regular check ups. He husband also died of cancer.

Now I recently was told about someone else I have known for 20 years has cancer. It is such a terrible disease.

So please just take a moment make that call, get your mammogram, get a checkup and also make your loved one go to. Life is just to short, you never know what tomorrow will bring.

Lots of love to all and have a super week.

Such a nice warm beautiful day....

2007-09-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

Yep we set a record temp today, it reached 90! That is a pretty warm day for fall. No need to worry the temps are dropping big time this week.

I had another busy week, I was on vacation and actually did some me things. Went shopping, hung out with dh, went to the Ren Festival and visited an old friend.

But I must get back on track with my weight watchers, I had a horrible weekend of eating. Not junk food mind you I'm talking just regular food. I have not cooked since Thursday. Yep I said Thursday. On Friday dh took me to Subway for lunch, for dinner I took a friend to Olive Garden. Saturday we ate at the Ren Festival and when we got home no one wanted to cook so off to Micky D's. Oh yeah then there is Sunday I had a can of soup for lunch and then Jayne bought the house rib dinners. Thank goodnees dh cooked a nice low calorie dinner today.

Well off to check the TV schedule, need to see what time all my new shows start.
Have a super week.

Well well where have I been?

2007-09-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

First it has been so crazy at work, busy busy busy. And now the Christmas (yep I said Christmas) season is creeping up on us and I'll be running around like crazy at work and home to get everything done.

This past week was a bit stressful, I planned, I hid, I cooked and threw my sister a 50th birthday party. It was a great success, she was totally surprised. Do you all know how hard it is throwing a surprise party for someone you live with. UGH...but I'm glad it is all over. Hehehehe I put 50 pink flamingo's in our front yard with balloons.

This week I'm on a well deserved vacation, just hanging at home doing some me things and just enjoying the time off.

I'm liking the cooler temps, the smell of fall and the crispness is the air. I really like fall.

We are expecting a new family memeber, my niece Brandy is pregnant. She has her first ultrasound soon, she don't want to know the sex of the baby, but her dh, mom and everyone else does. I don't think I would want to know. I like surprises. How do you feel? Would you want to know?

Well enough rambling from me. Off to do something creative.
Have a super week.

Remembering

2007-09-11T15:56:00.000-07:00

Take a few moments today and say a prayer for the 9/11 families. They have been suffering so much the last six years.

I clearly remember where I was. I was working in our Burton store when the radio started announcing all the news. One of the girls ran home quickly and brought in a small TV so we could see what was happening. I was so sadden by what I was seeing, it gave me chills. I could never imagine being in such a disaster.
Today just brings tears. Lots of THANKS to all the police and firemen we have in this world.
Off for now, have a great day/night.

Man I have been tagged

2007-09-10T17:00:00.000-07:00

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Kasha Jeep Grand Cheroke.

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Cookies and Cream Choc Chip

3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) N Tay

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)Navy Blue Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)Sue Bay City

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)Tay Na

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The")Pink The Diet Coke

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)Adam Stanley

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy)Beautiful Sweetarts

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names )Marie Joseph

Okay I know tag Jayne, Rita and Jeanne.

It is almost the weekend

2007-09-06T15:35:00.000-07:00

Not that I'm looking forward to the weekend, I have to work the entire weekend. But then I took Monday and Tuesday off. I hope the the weather still stays nice for a few more weeks, but the humidity can drop anytime now.

This has been a rough, crappy depressing work week. Sales have been down, having to terminate girls for stupid reasons (duh do you know you can not smoke pot out your backroom door) Pleeease you can not smoke pot anywhere.
This girl is quite poor, (but not poor enough to buy pot) lives paycheck to paycheck, has a child, does not have very nice clothes, no one to help her and we give her a job and she blows it. STUPID.
And because all of the slow sales and stupid things some of my girls did, I missed my trip. Yep it is the first time in 9 years that I will not be on the company trip. Instead I will be working. UGH. But life goes on.
And since I went to help out another district I can not seem to get caught up and have to bring work home every night for about a week to get where I should be.
On another note....
Still thinking about a birthday present for Jayne. What do you get someone who has everything she wants, and is the hardest person to buy for. HELP!
I just don't want to buy a bunch of over the hill items that will just sit around the house, I like to buy what people like or need.
Enough rambling from me....off to do some work

Labor Day

2007-09-03T06:39:00.000-07:00

Hummm what is your meaning of Labor Day? (Yes I actually know the meaning) But I have my own thoughts today. Today Labor Day means doing nothing that involves Labor LOL. So I'm just going to enjoy this day by sitting in the backyard reading, maybe toss something on the grill and just chill.
I do not plan on leaving the house today. I love those days where you do not have to go anywhere.
On another note....Lucky has been so sad since Barq's went camping, he is so lost. I told DH I think he is sick, but then we got his ball out and he enjoyed it for a bit. He loves his ball. But while in the house he looks so sad. He misses his buddy.
Also I need to get my thinking cap on. You all know I have a sister, well she turns the BIG 50 on the 17th. So I have to do something wild and crazy, and if you all have any ideas you can email them to me. I'm sure she peeks at my blog, so they can not be posted here.
Darn the summer is ending but fall is just around the corner. Love summer but I hate when it is so darn hot, that you sit your but in the ac, but I love the smells and the crispness of fall.
Enough gabbing from me - hope everyone has a great Labor Day and be safe.

It is the weekend!

2007-09-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

This weekend I will be just hanging at home and doing a few errands, some shopping and a few fun things. I probably won't get know scrapping done since DH and I don't spend much time off together. I'm not bummed but just need to have some things to do so we are not just not sitting around. When I have a holiday weekend off I usually do not scrap unless it is a rainy one.

We need to close the pool, we probably will get rid of it next year. We just don't use it enough since we are older. The nieces and nephews all used it but now some moved farther away and of course they are getting older and doing their own thing.

After a tiring few days, today is a nice happy day, no aches or pains and the weather is perfect. Man I feel good today don't know why I just feel happy.
Could it be the weather? Haven't seen a ton of really bad news lately? Work is moving along? Well I'll just be happy and leave it at that!!

I hope everyone has a super day and enjoy the weekend.

Well Well

2007-08-30T16:47:00.000-07:00

Man this week has just flown by, I haven't had no me time! It has so busy at work so tonight I'm taking some time to catch up at my favorite places to visit.
And I must watch Big Brother tonight.
I have a long weekend cause of the holiday. I do have to work tomorrow but I will be out by 1....yeah.

So do you all have some great plans this weekend. So far I'm playing it by ear. I'm sure DH and I will find some fun things to do. I really do want to go see hairspray and maybe hit the Ren festival.
And
Don't forget to hang your flag. Our flag is out for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day and I should say it has been out a lot more since 911.
Hope everyone has a nice safe weekend. Enjoy it, seems like after Labor Day the summer is gone.

Seasons and Sunday

2007-08-26T06:35:00.000-07:00

Well today it is just beautiful out, nice, sunny, no rain and low humidity. It was wicked around here the last few day, way too many thunderstorms. A town near us was hit by a tornado and they may not have power for 5 days. I feel so bad for them. One of my managers lost both vehicles and had quite a bit a damage to her house. They are ID'ing anyone who wants to leave or go into the city, they don't want people just lurking around. Lots of Hugs to them.

What is your favorite season? I can not pick just one , I like each one for different reasons. I love fall with all the changes and the smells. Like to put on that favorite sweatshirt you haven't worn in a while. Spring is so nice when you can get all the planting done and seeing all the flowers pop up. Summer I like if it is not to hot, but I love to be comfy in shorts and not having to so many layers. Winter love the snow hate the ice but then again I hate when the snow gets dirty and looks yucky.

I can say I feel much better and my aches and pains are gone! Now I just must follow my WW again 100%. I hate when I get off track, it shows Grrrr
Lately I have been in a scrappy mood, so I think I will be doing a layout or two today.

This week will be a busy one, our company bought out another small company and myself with 10 of my managers are all going to another district to help open 2 of the stores we bought and make them Sally stores. So we will reset the entire store and put up about 800 boxes of shipment. And did I say we volunteered LOL.

Enough rambling today - have a super day everyone!

Tears Thursday

2007-08-23T16:22:00.000-07:00

Are you a crier? When someone else cries I cry, I'm not much of a crier but I do cry at happy things like weddings, sweet things and yes sad things, just not often. But today I feel like a good cry but for no reason. Work is good, home is good so its just a weird feeling. WHY????
Maybe is just all the sad news with animal cruelty, floods everywhere, heat everywhere and shootings in our town are terrible lately. Also a 12 yr old girl riding her horse was hit by a drunk driver who left the scene. Its been a month and he has not been charged. WHY???? She was killed. I can not imagine loosing a child.
Well enough sobbing for me. Tomorrow will be a much better thought. I'm off to make my list for tomorrow and I get to see my friend Shirley.
I worked with Shirley for years, she is 80years old and her kids and grandkids never visit or help her out. So tomorrow is our dinner day. She always makes me laugh. She is quite loud for a 4'10 80 pound lady. LOL
Have a super night.

What a Wednesday

2007-08-22T16:24:00.000-07:00

Today was a stressful day at work, my manager worked her butt off trying to get this school account and she finally got it after 4 months of trying! At first they said yes and so we order enough items for about 200 kits at a few hundred bucks each, so the backroom is packed. Well today they changed their mind and after a bunch a back and forth conversations they got them. YEAH!!!
Now tonight I have to some how type out an invoice for them, (long story but we can not give them a receipt rung thru the register)
But I'm glad the talk is over, now we just have to pack them all.

Also our news is filled with so much animal cruelty, what the heck are these people thinking, if you don't want a pet it is simple JUST DON'T GET ONE, of you don't like pets DON'T HURT SOMEONE ELSE'S PET. There have been dog fights, cats put into freezers and dogs shot. It is so sad, I have a fur baby and he is just like a kid to me. And I'm so mad at one of our neighbors that has a lady that visits every few weeks and spends the night, she leaves her dogs in her van all day and night. Next time I see this I'm making a call.

On a happy note I'm alive and well and actually had a pretty good day.
Off for now have a great night.