My Day Off

I spent my last day off doing what I love to do most....I slept in, had a leisurely breakfast and coffee, got a manicure and pedicure, and then scrapped. Not a bad day, huh? Monday, back to work for me!!

Here's one of today's creations....very simple page made with the new DCWV Sweet papers. So easy and quick!!

Check this out

My husband sent me this link to a very cool video. It is entitled, "Chance....Trading is A Lot Like This" however, I would have to disagree. While trading certainly involves a lot of chance, it is not ALWAYS near misses and sometimes, there are crash and burns (trust me I know). But yes, these days, trading is alot of trying to get out of the way just in the nick of time!!

Regardless, it is a really cool video....check it out!

http://slopeofhope.com/2009/01/30/chancetrading_is_a_lot_like_this.htm

Winter Getaway

So I am back and refreshed from my weekend scrap getaway. I got a couple dozen pages completed despite not feeling 100%. Enjoy.

Who??

Called up to the Majors

Hannah got some wonderful news this weekend --- she has been "called up to the majors" and will be practicing with the gymnastics team!! It is really quite an honor b/c you have to be "asked" to join the competition team. She is SO SO SO EXCITED!! Of course we are Very proud of her!!

Now you ask, what does it REALLY mean?? It means instead of 2 hours in the gym each week as we are now, she will spend 5 hours each week. Then, this summer, she will spend 6-8 hours a week. Bear in mind---Hannah is 5!!! I do hope she likes it b/c this is certainly a committment.

Just a couple of layouts...

I love having a day off from work with no kids in the house!! I am always so much more prodcutive!!

Hanukkah - Festival of Lights

I have been trying to post a video of the kids singing their Hanukkah prayers but I haven't had much luck...I know, Hanukkah was over a few weeks ago but as you've read, I have actually been a bit busy. But, since I can't get the video up, here are a few pixs of last years' celebration.

There is nothing more stressful...

Interviewing for a job is the worst! I am a mess as soon as I even think about applying for a new job. It doesn't matter how much experience I have, or even if I am completely over qualilfied for the position. I am a nervous wreck!!



As many of you know, I was approached about two months ago by an ex-colleague about coming to work for him. For the past month and a half (that is 8 very LONG excruciating weeks), we have been back and forth about the position and my current situation, the benefits of the new position versus the old, etc. I have never been so stressed out in my life. Funny, considering this is a choice situation, not a necessity. He approached me. I should be floating on air that in this environment, someone wants me. But NO, I have had knots in my stomach and haven't slept well in weeks.

Well, a few days ago, I made my decision, I am taking the new job. It is slightly more hours but has more flexibility and stability than my current job. It is also a little bit more money so that is always a plus.

I start February 2, wish me luck!

oh, and, if you're curious.... I will now be working for the stock exchange instead of for a company on the stock exchange.

Hard to Be 2

She may hate me later but....this is a picture taken when Sarah turned two. I had received one of the free 8x10 coupons from a picture place. I took her and this is the best we could get. The camera lady suggested we come back -- I said, with a two year old this is the best your gonna get so just take the picture. Look, it was free, what did I care. I certainly wasn't going to go back, try and again, and end up with the same picture 2 hours later!! Clearly the woman taking the pictures does NOT have a 2 year old!

From ctmh 2

Libby Lu Layout

I finally got around to scrapping our trip to Libby Lu --

My Whitman

I LOVE CLOUDS

I love clouds
I love clouds
I love clouds so much
They are so beautiful

written by: Noah (age 7)

What a Workout

Hannah takes ice skating lessons once a week. It is an hour long with the first half being free skate. I go out and skate with her for that first 30 minutes. I try to get her to practice the skills the are learning in class. I am not a great skater myself but I can keep up with her at least.

Noah is in a hockey program as well. He does skills & drills followed by a cross ice game. He is ok but struggled to keep his ankles straight. A few weeks ago he got orthotics and therefore needed new skates. OMG what a difference the combination of those two things made!!

To test out his new skates prior to his next hockey session, I took the two kids to public skating yesterday. WOW -- what a workout!! I was racing Noah around the ice and he was kicking my ass!! SO SO fast compared to what he was doing only a few weeks ago. I was literally sweating at the end (about an hour). Let's see how he does in the league now!!

I wasn't planning to do any real "get in shape" resolutions this year b/c I know I don't ever keep them but after yesterday, maybe I will! I am even a little sore today!

Macabbi Basketball

Today was Noah's first game of his basketball league. The teams are comprised of 1st and 2nd graders. While they don't "technically" keep score, our team kicked some butt today.... 17 - 6. Noah looked pretty good out there. They ALL have a lot to learn but as far as skills, Noah looked awesome. Now, if I could only get my camera to work as well!! If anyone knows of a good camera tutorial site, let me know. I have a really nice camera and a fantastic lense but I still get a ton of blur (even in sport mode).

Abby Cadabby

Hannah can be the sweetest little girl...SOMETIMES! While we were in Sea World (nov 08), she found Abby Cadabby from Sesame Place. All sorts of kids were running over to say to Abby. However, Hannah grabbed Abby by the hand and pulled her across the way so that Abby could meet her little sister, Sarah. Sarah was scared to death of Abby but how very very sweet of Hannah. She just wanted to make sure Sarah didn't miss out on meeting Abby!

Playing S'more

So I bought these papers way back when, purely b/c the marshmallow man was just too cute. Well, after we decorated our Christmas tree, the kids begged to light the fire and roast marshmallows for smores. PERFECT!! Now I could finally put these papers to use!!

These are pixs of my ds and one of our neighbors -- they always come over to help decorate since they don't celebrate X-mas. They have a blast decorating and makes it that much less work for me!! A win-win in my book!

Black Sheep Challenge

I forgot how much fun it is to work with a Becky Fleck sketch. I didn't even realize this layout would meet the criterion for my latest Black Sheep challenge until I was almost done. So glad I did realize too b/c I still needed a button to meet all the challenge requirements. The buttons on the tress really added a nice touch! Thanks for the challenge Chris. Looking forward to seeing you all in 3 weeks!!