My Layouts

Its been a long time since I did anything scrap related. Then a few months ago I heard about a opening for a DT position at one of my favorite sites. I entered and received the products to be used in the projects and started to work on the assignments ( 2 cards, 3 layouts and 1 special project).

Somehow life got in the way and I missed the deadline, but I haven't lost the "want" to scrapbook . I thought I would start by sharing a few of the layouts I did get finished. I have one more card done but my camera battery has run out of juice!

Hopefully this won't be my last post.

While we are talking scrap stuff I had to stop and give a shout out to my friend Melita who was voted (she was one of five women) "Fiskateer of the Year". Congratulations Melita!!!!!!

Our Life in Pictures (Part 2)

Our life has gone through some major changes in the last year. Marc's illness almost a year ago changed the way I look at things (in most cases for the better). I made a committment then that I would make some choices about how I would spend my life each day and for the most part I think I have been doing that fairly well. We spend a lot more time together as a couple, as a family and with friends.

Some changes have taken a bit to get use to, and some changes have been downright painful. For the most part my health has been good ( I can't say my stress level has gone down, but that is something I plan to change in the coming months). I have learned to say no to a few things and yes to many more. My spiritual life has seen the most change. I feel that I am in a good place and my focus has been to keep my mind stayed on Jesus.

Marc and I are adjusting to our new roles as Pastor and pastors wife. This is him sitting at the desk of his new office. The funny thing is that it is only temporary. The church is in the planning stages of a new church sanctuary and the remodeling of the old building for a new fellowship hall.

Marc may never admit it, but he is enjoying his new position.

Marc finished his last month at our home church. This is him with a young minister that he has been mentoring for the last two years. He was guest speaker for our final Youth Revival as Youth Directors. It was a bittersweet goodbye. We have been there for over seven years and we love the people of GMZBC. But I understand now why he has removed us from what became our comfort zone. We are excited about what changes he has in store for us in ministry.

The new church held a potluck "Meet and Greet" to introduce the congregation to our family. I was letting them know that they have my permission to feed their pastor every Sunday (lol).

Wonders will never cease. My family convinced me to attend a tail gate party and a homecoming game at the school my cousin is an assistant principal at. I know zelch about sports so I just stood and clapped when everyone else did. I have to say....I don't miss High School. It was the worse time of my life. Being an adult has been way more fun.

Like I said we have been going through some major changes. But change is good so I say bring it on!

Our Life In Pictures (Part 1)

Thought I would share our life in picture form since I can't share my scrap stuff. I wanted to participate in the picture challenge that Ali was doing, but I just have not had the time for that. Of course I figured out a while ago that everyday events are far between in a household of adults, and I am perfectly happy with the fact that my life is a series of events.


Quisha is up to her elbows in lesson plans, teacher conference, staff meetings and of course....kids. But she loves every minute of it. Of course that means that by the time she comes home in the evening she is ready to crash.

Quisha celebrated her 24th birthday last month with a week of events. I am not kidding! This girl had us going to the movies, shopping, dinner, and C-unit even went out dancing one night.

Nick celebrated her 23rd birthday. The girl had me in the street all day yesterday. We started the day out by going to get her hair "did". Then we hit the mall for some shopping and then later that evening we celebrated with the "cousins" at Smokie Bones. Happy Birthday princess.

Nicki has been an extra on a film that is being taped in our area. She has been having a great time on set and has met a lot of great people (and doing a lot of networking). She may even have an opportunity to try out for the next High School Musical Movie (so send up those prayers).

The girls at a worship service with gospel artist Ron Kenoly. Nicki and Rev. Kenoly met on the set of the movie she is an extra in. Sunday night we got to meet him and even spent a few minutes talking to him before the service started ( he has a great memory , or Nicki made it hard for him to forget her) because he asked the girls to come up and help him during one of his songs.

1 last project left to do (yippee)!!!!! So that makes three layouts, and 2 cards done. That's a record for me since its only my 5th layout for the year (and here we are near the end of the year).

The one thing I have learned from my hiatus away from scrapping is to do just do it for myself. I closed the scrapbook magazines, turned off the scrap blogs and boards and just scrapped.

So far I have finished 2 cards, 2 layouts and I have two more layouts and a project left to do. This is the most scrapping I have done in over a year!

Not having Internet forces you to do other things. So guess what I am doing? Yes, I am scrapping for a secret project. Hope to be back soon.

I just wanted to check in. Nicki is texting this message from her phone because our internet is down and it may be down for up to 10 days...we're getting a new server and they have yet to show up! I will check in when the internet is back up.

Scrapping In the House!

Need I say more? Its been so long, and it took me a minute to get it together, but I have missed having this as an outlet. Looking forward to getting back in the swing of things. I have decided to just scrap my way and be content!

Life Creations

Fall is right around the corner. My life is headed in a new direction ( a different season sort of speak). Last week I created a fall wreath for my front door. Its been forever since I created anything (years since I crafted a decor item). In the coming weeks I will be creating in many ways (including my life). I have a few projects up my sleeve. Including a new bible study, theatre nights, family celebrations, and time with friends. I'm sweeping away some old cobwebs and making way for some new adventures. I will be sure to keep you posted (figure its time to dust the creative shelf off while I was at it).

Wrapper's Delight

You all know how much I love following in Virginia's footsteps when she post some new (sometimes outrageous) new thing on her blog. Well she along with the other ladies at Scrap Etc are hosting an awesome weekend event in December called "Wrapper's Delight". Join them for a weekend long crafting time, fabulous classes, make and takes, prizes, and much more! Visit Scrap Etc Events blogline for more information!

Ground Zero

Sending up prayers today for the families of 911. Where were you when the planes hit?

You Belong in 1952

You're fun loving, romantic, and more than a little innocent. See you at the drive in!

What Year Do You Belong In?

As usual VA post something on her blog and I just have to give it a try (lol)!

Labor Day On-line Crop

If you are not busy today there is an on-line crop going on over at ScrapEtc. Go join in the fun. Have a great day everyone.

Need a little help. Please read this post and if you know someone that you can share the info with (if you feel comfortable doing it, I would appreciate it if you posted it on your blog) please pass it on. If you comment on the post I will put your name in for the drawing (sorry its not scrapbook related but it is for a good cause).

Vacation is over (pooh)!

I had a great vacation. Loved hanging out with my mom. We did a lot of riding around looking at old landmarks and at old stomping grounds. Now its back to reality and everyday living (lol).

I'm still here. Just been busy with life. I have had scrapbooking on the mind lately. Especially since I have a little more time on my hands (long story). Anyway, I was reading Monique's post, and she really hit the nail on the head. It was as if she was telling my story (lol). At one point I even considered boxing up my scraproom! Then today I got an email from someone asking me to do a album for a very special family friend. Nothing fancy, just a simple album displaying pictures from her birthday. My first thought was no, and then I thought about my CM days. I got so much pleasure from just a few 12x12 pages and a few stickers. I want to have that feeling again. So when I come back from vacation ( I am at my mom's home on her computer ) next week I plan to get back in the game. The difference will be my focus will be different and my only plan of attack is to have fun and scrap for me. Thanks Mo, I needed to hear that.

Meeting a possible client tomorrow evening (a bride). Pray for me. I only coordinate a few wedding events each year (most of the time for a family member or close friend). I get a little pocket change and get to help one very special couple with the most important event of their life. Next year I might actually get to coordinate two weddings! My little cousin became engaged this month! The girls are excited because C-Unit will be grown up bridesmaids for the first time. Lord help us mother's.

Cricut Lovers ( and Haters)



I just had to share the cute wall creation my girlfriend Kelli created with her Cricut machine. It would be worth it to me just to be able to cut vinyl letters!

Prayers Please

I just read about this on Monique and Virginia's blog. Please keep Shelley and her family in your prayers (Shelley and I met last year. She is the sweetest woman and right now I am just praying for strength for her family as they go through this).

Word Art


This is so cool, its words from my blog. I got the idea from my friend V's site. You can create your own by going here. You can see it up close here.