What is happening in my world right now...

I saw this on Lisa Bearnson's blog and thought it was pretty cool. Here's what is happening right now. (And HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!)

Out of my Window: A light snow cover on the ground, gloomy, red car just drove by.

I am wearing: Jeans, sweatshirt, socks and slippers.

I am hearing: Jason Meraz singing I'm Yours, the washer running and my kitty meowing for some reason.

I am thinking: Wondering if Greg will get home from work in time to go to Judy's tonight and if he does, will he feel like going. If he doesn't do I really want to go to a party alone on Valentines Day? Also thinking about the dishes to do, the laundry to do and the nap I'd like to take!

I am thankful for: I am so thankful for my family. Greg is a wonderful husband and provider and he doesn't get enough credit for his hard work. I thankful that we both have jobs. I thankful I have two beautiful daughters. They may get on my nerves, but what would I ever do without them! I'm thankful my dad is still healthly and happy and active. I'm thankful for my dear friends who love me and support me. I'm thankful I have hobbies that are so fun and enjoyable to me and I'm thankful when I have time to enjoy my hobbies!

I am creating: I am finishing my 2008 family scrapbook.

I am going: Hopefully I am going to Judy's house tonight for a fun Valentines get together.

I am hoping: that Greg gets home early enough to go out and that he is happy and not too tired.

I am reading: A Nora Roberts book that is just ok. I can't remember the name of it - it's an oldie.

Around the house: Allison and McKenzie just got here and she is showing me her purchases from Rue 21. The floor is drying and the laundry is going.

One of my favorite things: I really enjoy an hour with an icy cold diet coke and new magazine.

A few plans for the rest of the week: laundry, more cleaning, favorite tv shows, work, work and more work, bake treats for work, grocery shop, make some jewerly, start Kaitlin's next scrapbook by organizing photos, and I'm sure more little odds and ends errands and things!

She's 18

We Made It! Kaitlin turned 18 yesterday. We celebrated with dinner at Red Robin with my side of the family. She got some fun gifts and we came home for cake. Hard to believe how fast time flies!

February Crafts

I got my groove back! Here are my latest scrapbook pages!

I spent Saturday at an all day scrapbook crop to benefit the Plainwell High School Grad Bash (my high school) with several friends. It was a great day and I accomplished what I wanted to. Plus I enjoyed all my pages, which isn't always the case!

Then on Sunday I was still in the mood - unbelievable!!! So here are my Valentines:

And then just because this is such a cool thing - check out our deck:

This was several weeks ago when we had so much snow. Our table was like a wedding cake!

As the melting started, check out what happened:

Is this amazing or what! It melted and then froze again. Just the coolest thing ever!

Now it's above 50 degrees and the snow is gone. Today it's raining and we are supposed to have high winds and thunderstorms. But wait.... it's Michigan. By tonight it is supposed to turn cold and SNOW again!!!

A Post for Patti

So, Patti wants me to post today.... well lets see. I never seem to remember to bring my camera to work. Although I haven't taken many photos lately. So, I don't have any pictures to post. My life is work, work and more work! Patti - I'm boring!!! I'm so swamped at work that I hardly have any time during the day to blog! I'm sitting here eating a soup at hand and some crackers and cheese and working.... just thought I deserved a little break! Maybe on Saturday when I see you, you can motivate me to take pictures and get scrapping!!! Please! Oh - and I'll take a hug when I see you Saturday -- it will be the 5 year anniversary of mom's death. It will never be easy, but it does get easier.
So, Patti - there is your exciting post for Thursday!! :)

It's Monday...

And believe it or not, I'm happy! I got through my list over the weekend, with the exception of taking a nap (didn't feel like I needed one) and scrapbook shopping/scrapbooking (just didn't get to it). It was a good weekend. Quiet, productive and peaceful. Nothing exciting, just very nice!
On top of it all, last night our doorbell rang and it was our friendly police officer. They got our tv! They are arresting the guy today. Some of my rings are now in evidence (I feel like I'm on a cop tv show!) and they took pictures of the tv and we had to sign for it. Very exciting. I just want two things... this guy to pay for what he did wrong and for Kaitlin to understand that being honest and doing the right thing pays off. Getting our tv and my rings back is a bonus I never thought would happen. I was uneasy last night and didn't sleep well. I kept thinking that possibly he would come back in anger, but he is such an idiot, he was probably thinking of where to hide from the police. Hopefully he doesn't and they can bring him in today. Maybe now we'll be on the upswing - we need some Good Luck!! :)

Things to Do This Weekend

1. Sleep in.

2. Take a nap.

3. Read a good book.

4. Bake cookies.

5. Snuggle my hubby.

6. Laundry.

7. Take another nap.

8. Enjoy some peace and quiet.

9. Do some bead and scrapbook shopping.

10. Bead and Scrapbook!!!

These will happen in any order, at any time over the course of the weekend.

I JUST LOVE IT!! :)

Bad Blogger

I'm such a bad blogger! I've been thinking of a new post, and never get as far as doing it! I left my camera at home, so no photos! I'm just taking a five minute break. A mini Hersey bar, a few sips of diet coke and quick look at the blogs!! Work is crazy busy. Too much to do, not enough time. I shouldn't even be taking a break, but you know I needed it!!

Some random facts for today that you probably don't really care about:

*I have another sty in my eye (love how it rhymes, hate how it feels and looks!)

*Kaitlin's car broke down on Saturday. We had to have it towed to the shop. No idea when it will be done or how much it will cost. Therefore, Greg and I are the taxi to and from work for her. Last night she worked until 11 p.m.... whew I was tired! Tonight is Greg's turn!

*I was excited to watch our new President today. I pray he will be the change our country needs.

*I have no idea what we will have for dinner. I wish I had an extra jingle in my pocket so we could go out or order chinese!

*I am now using Allison's old cell phone. She has a cool new fancy one and I get the hand me down phone. Hopefully it works better than I one I had before!

*No news on the robbery. Apparently they didn't have enough evidence to get the a**hole that we think did it.

Five minute break is over. Back to work... Hopefully next time I'll have some good photos to post! Just nothing too exciting going on for me to take pictures right now!