Never enough TIME!

That is how I feel lately. It has been forever since I have posted and I do apologize. But, hey, LIFE happens! To all my faithful BLOG friends, thanks for always checking up on me!

I have thought of posting many times earlier but, didn't as I knew I would spend too much time doing so. And, TIME, is something that is stretched to the max right now. I need to use it wisely.

Fall time is the busiest time of year for me personally. I do several craft shows in November and my time is consumed with the preparation of my wares. And this year seems to be far more busier than others. Most likely due to several reasons.

I was not able to begin much of my work until my Mom and Sister were moved in and settled.

I had the honor of being invited to participate in a very well known local show; The LAUREL Art & Craft Sale. I am not sure what to expect. By my calculations, this show looks like it will be the equivalent of 2 shows! My workload to pull this off has doubled! YIKES!

I have cancelled one of my other shows so, I can focus on the Laurel and of course, BENVOULIN HERITAGE CHURCH Show.

And to top it all off, I was asked to do a blurb on SHAW TV about my crafts!

That's right Gals, you may be able to add another name to your "Famous Friends" list! You can catch my TV appearance (and a glimpse of this year's projects)

MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 2007

Channel 11 - SHAW, starting at 6 pm.

Apparently it will air until Tuesday 6 pm. and will run approx. 30 times! So, you don't have to tune in right at 6!

At this point I am feeling a little guilty as I have so much work to do and I must get off the computer. Below are the details of my upcoming shows. Hope to see you all there!

26 th. Annual Christmas Art & Craft Sale

LAUREL PACKING HOUSE

(corner Ellis & Cawston)

Saturday Nov. 03 & Sunday Nov. 4, 2007

AND

13 th. Annual

BENVOULIN HERITAGE CHURCH SALE

2279 Benvoulin Rd.

Sunday Nov. 18, 2007

Where has the TIME gone?

Well, the answer is sooooooooooo long that I will have to post another day. The BIGGEST reason I have not been around on the WWW is because my Mamma and my Sister are moving here to Kelowna. So, until my next post:

YAH, BABY!

The NEW STAMPIN' UP Idea Book & Catalogue came today! OMGosh! Kurt could hear the $$$ racking up! Scrappers rejoice! And to think, this is only Fall/Winter Catty! Life is simply - GOOD!

Real Men wear PINK!

One day Jer & I went shopping. (VV Boutique) He buys this Pink T and girly wallet. This is the journaling:

(Mom)"You've got to be joking? It's PINK!"
(Jeremy)"Yah, I like it! It's cool!"
(M)"But it's PINK?"
(J)"Yah, I know. I like it!"
(M)"What happened to my 'Boarder Dude' Son?"
(J)"Nothing, I just don't dress like that anymore. It's not my 'style' now. I like those 'skinny' type jeans too! And the 'girls' really like 'em too!"
(M)"Oh, Yay!"

A little while later...

(M)"Jer, it's a 'girly' wallet!"
(J)"Yah, so?"
(M)"So? It has a 'rainbow' on it!"
(J)"Whatever! It's so perfect! It's better than any other wallet I've seen."
(M)"Okay! But, I'm taking pictures to scrapbook with!"
(J)"Yah, whatever!"

TIc tic tic tic...

Wow! So, where has the time gone? Weeks have slipped by since I last truly updated this Blog. Well, what can I say other than LIFE happened! Some good, some hectic, some great and some bad, and now back to GREAT, so, on with the update.

Early on in the month I attended a weekend CROP to celebrate National Scrapbook Day. It was put on by none other than Memories & More & the Marvelous MM Gals, which by the way I am so grateful to call my friends! What a BLAST! I always have so much fun with this group. I can't wait until next year! What a pleasure to spend time together with so many ladies I already know and some new acquaintances too, doing what we all love; Scrapbooking! Much thanks to all of you special people!


It took me a few days to recoup from the crop and then back to reality. Work is very busy for both Kurt and myself this time of year so, there hasn't been a whole lot of time for fun and games. I did manage to get my planters planted and the yard is looking wonderful! The weather is taking a turn for the Fabulous and we are enjoying spending our evenings outside.

My 22 year old Son, Jeremy has recently moved back from Alberta. I am happy to say that the choice to move to Edmonton has changed his life. ALL for the best! I am truly enjoying having him home. Those of you who know us somewhat personally, know we have had many obstacles to overcome over the years. Perseverance, hope, commitment and LOVE have certainly prevailed. I am soooooooooooo proud of the Man he is becoming.

And then, truth be known, I was thrown a real curve ball over the last couple of weeks. It took me a few days to wrap my head around the whole situation. I didn't really think that much about it at first. But, strike 1, strike 2, and then a hit that sent it out of the ball park, really threw me! Sorry for the bad analogy! One amazing Husband, some serious soul searching, a lot of reflection and I am right as rain!

All in all, I have had a full month! Currently, Tyson is keeping us busy day and night! Oh yeah, we are puppy sitting for our good friends, Robyn & Dave, while they are in transition from one home to another. They are actually moving to a home just up the road from us. I am so happy we will be spending more time together. Even happier that they only asked that we look after Tyson instead of asking us to help them move! Sorry, Robyn, but, it's the truth!

Our summer looks to be filling up with guests galore too! I will be pretty busy for the next several weeks looking for homes for my Mom and Sister. I can't wait for them to get here! Before I know it, summer will be gone! YIKES!

All About US!

I made this frame to match a clock I made at a class from our LSS.

Meet TYSON!

So check out this BIG HAM! About 80 lbs, 30 in. high and ONLY 8 months old! LABRADOODLE. Um, seems more like a cross with a deer hound? None the less; Fill you in a bit more later!

One Word.

Thanks Tara, for tagging me. I guess now I will have something to post on my Blog? One word answers only... no explanations. Yourself: Content Your Partner: Committed Your Hair: red Your Mother: Loving Your Father: Tough Your Favorite Item: Woobie Your Dream Last Night: nothing Your Favorite Drink: Rum Your Dream Car: Truck Dream Home: Lake The Room You Are In: Computer Your Fear: Widow Where You Want to be in Ten Years: here Who You Hung Out With Last Night: Jeremy You're Not: obsessive One of Your Wish List Items: Laptop The Last Thing You Did: relaxed You Are Wearing: clothes! Your Favorite Weather: Fall Your Favorite Book: Fantasy Last Thing You Ate: salad Your Life: Great Your Mood: relaxed Your Best Friend: Kurt What Are You Thinking About Right Now: weekend Your Car: Caravan What Are You Doing At The Moment: computer Relationship Status: married What Is On Your TV: nothing What Is The Weather Like: sunny When Is The Last Time You Laughed: today This is a new game of tag. Let me know your one word answers. So, now I challenge Debbie, Wendy, Megan & Fern. Remember, if you don't blog you can respond directly here or send me an email!

I've been TAGGED!

YIKES! Thank you Yolanda for thinking of me! Here we go... Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to blog about their seven things and post the rules as well. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! 1 - I am a PROCRASTINATOR! I know, I know, it's hard to believe? Ha! I have always been one! I can't seem to break the habit, and, believe me I have tried! I leave most things to near the deadline and then I power blast through it! It always (most always) gets done. 2 - I am a TERRIBLE FRIEND! I rarely stay on top of correspondence, simple phone calls or a quick cup of coffee with my friends! Oh, sure I send the occasional funny through email to them. But, I don't give them that phone call, card or simple email that tells them 'I am thinking of YOU!' I must try harder! 3 - I am a CHICKEN! Bok-bok-bok! I don't take care of myself when it come to Doctors. I don't like the Dentist, although I have been going this last year. I need to go for a cleaning, but the PROCRASTINATOR in me will take over! I haven't even been for a check up (you know the one? And, don't start sending me threatening emails about it, either!) for a lot of years! I don't even have a regular Doctor. When I am really ill, I go to a Walk-in Clinic. Seriously, don't start harassing me about this! 4 - I am a HOARDER! Yah, who knew? If it's on sale, I won't just buy what I need, oh, no! I have to buy more and then just put it away. And there are no limits as to what I hoard; Fabric, Food, Scrapping supplies, toiletries etc. 5 - My HEART aches for my FAMILY! I have lived here for almost 14 years and, I didn't really give a whole lot of thought to the distance between us. I mean, I missed them and wished we were together for certain things, but, not like now. Now, I yearn for them to be closer, almost every day! I yearn to hang out with my Sister's, Deb & Wen. I CHERISH them! I appreciate their uniqueness, even if they don't!We have become such wonderful friends over the last few years. And, my MOM! Even though we cannot be together in close proximity for any length of time, I sooooooo miss her! And, I am very lucky because both Wendy and my Mom will be living here by then end of summer! Now to work on Debbie!!! 6 - I am a BITCH! For no apparent reason! Really, really! Especially with Kurt. We are not talking just a little bitchy, I mean FULL BLOWN angry eyes, loud yelling, possible tossing of items kinda BITCHY! And, no, I don't need PMS (pre or post) for an excuse! I am good at any day of the month! 7 - I FEAR being ALONE! All my life I have had misfortune along with good fortune! It has always been that way. I have a very REAL, very serious FEAR of loosing Kurt. Loosing him before we have had enough time together. I FEAR we will not grow old together. It is not just a thought once in a while, it is constant! And on that positive note, (kidding) I tag the following people to share; Wendy, Debbie, Megs, Kimba, Michelle, Robyn & Kathy. Even though none of you have Blogs, you can email them to me privately or you can post them right here in the response part of this post. Thanks for playing and have FUN!

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