June 25, 2007

Karen Foster is the BOMB!!! And Maya Road is pretty darn cool also!!!


So my frenzy of work for Karen Foster has started. The BOX arrived late on Friday night and I just could not wait to tear it open. I even had neighbors on the look out while I was out for the day. Gosh the UPS guys must think I am nuts. I have about 20 projects to do by next Monday. Seeing everything needs to be at the KF office by the 6th of July. WOW, are these new collections just super. But, not peaking or telling until CHA in Chicago at the end of July.

All I can say is...Karen Foster Design Rocks. And I am so happy to be part of the team.

I also have my Karen Foster Diva Purse published on the Maya Road Blog. I made an album for Gail with the KF Diva collection and use the MR purse album. They go perfect together. Check it out HERE.

As for the kiddos, the boys started summer camp at Parks and Rec today. They both loved it. Gail starts theater camp next Monday so for today she spent the day with her buddy Emma. They have been friends since they were about 3 months old...same day care. And of course Gillian is the mother of Emma, and my bestest girlfriend. She made me tea today....she is English, and we sat out on her porch and chatted it up. What a nice break from my scraproom I must say. I think I will need to be visiting Gillian again this week.

Off to bed I must go. We have another busy busy day tomorrow with camp and work....oh and maybe a little vacuuming alos. Can you believe it, I have not vacuumed in about three days. Someone check my temperature, I must be coming down with something.

Enjoy!!

June 22, 2007

How Freekin funny is this.....this is what my name means!

Maryfrances -- [noun]: A person who is constantly high 'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Thanks to Nicole, who got this from Krystin. Two wonderful ladies from SBO.

June 19, 2006

14 YEARS AGO TODAY....

Happy Anniversary Baby! 14 years ago I married the most incredible man. My hubby, best buddy and super dad!!

I just love this guy more and more each day I spend with him. He makes me laugh, cry, yell, scream and just have so much fun. He puts me in my place when I need it and he lets me fly when I need to.

He lets me dream and when my dreams need his hand to make them come true he is right there.

I love you Gregg, with all my heart. Thank you for 14 years of friendship, that I could not ever think of having with anyone but you.

Forever....me and you!!

June 13, 2007

Yesterday was a sad day for me...it was Belle's Birthday. Not that I sat around moping all day, but I did keep catching myself thinking about her. I would walk by the picture of her in the kitchen and stop for a second to think about her. I miss that sweet sweet girl.

Belle would have been 12 yesterday. I can't believe it will be a year in August that she left us so suddenly. What a great girl she was...so sweet and gentle with the kids. So kind to other dogs and always playful and loyal. Although I don't miss her taking up half the bed for sure...but the couch gets lonely and when the kids are at school there is nothing at my feet anymore other then a few legos and some army guys I keep stepping on.

Heres to you Belleee Girl. We miss you tons and will never forget you.

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Journaling Reads:

What I wish I knew about having Belle, our dog.
* Going away is very expensive.
* Dog sitters are a must.
* You will not have a nice carpet or furniture for a long time to come.
* Sleeping at night will be very tight.
* You're not the only one that has to go pee in the middle of the night.
* Forget keeping your work clothes nice and clean.
* A weirmaraner can rest its head on the counter.
* No party food is safe.
* You will not have a nice lawn. EVER!!!
* Jealousy is very apparent in animals.


What I am so glad I do know about having Belle, our dog.
* Love between family and dog is more wonderful then one can imagine.
* She does become a HUGE part of you family.
* You do treat her like one of your own children.
* Your kids will love her more then you could ever know.
* She will allow the kids to dress her up and take naps on her.
* She will walk without a leash for you.
* She will love you, even when you are upset with her.
* She will cuddle with you when you are happy, sad or even mad.
* She will keep you warm at night.
* She will love you unconditionally.
* You will soon begin to feel sad for the day she is gone.
* You will want her to live forever.

June 2, 2007

Today we had a busy, busy day. We started out with Karate then softball, find something for lunch on the way to baseball. Then home to change quickly, make a jug of Gatorade and then off to Gail's soccer game with the 3rd grade teachers. Gail's GF Taylor won a chance to play against the teachers at the school auction this spring. And she invited Gail as her partner. There were a bunch of other kids their also, and it was a BLAST.

Here is Gail and her girlfriends. L-R...Lena, Katrina, Taylor and Gail.


The teachers made t-shirts for all the kids. They were a fancy shoe and a sneaker kicking a soccer ball. How cute. You can't really see them in the photo too well. The title...The Teachers vrs. the Kids.

June 1, 2007

Scrapbooker Online June Contest Details....SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!!

School is out & we are celebrating with a June contest at ScrapbookerOnline.com

June Contest rules & details:

No more classes …

No more books

Yep, that time of the year is already here with the weather nice the kids are ready for summer break!

Ourcontest this month is celebrating ‘School is out’! Submit a layout celebrating the end of the school year for your chance to win a gift certificate to Scrapbookeronline.com!

Your layout must be celebrating the end of the school year – any grade from pre-school to college, using any supplies and your layout must contain at least one photo.

NOTE: No previously published work will be accepted.

• Only ONE submission per person will be accepted.
  
• Please forward journaling in plain text along with the photo or scan of your layout.
  
• All images will be displayed in our monthly contest gallery.
  
• Open to US and Canada residents only.
  
• Please include a supply list.
  
• Our winner will be notified by e-mail and must respond within 2 weeks of notification.
  
• Winner will be announced in our monthly newsletter and on our site.
  
• Winning Layout: Our Design Team will select one winning layout. The winner of this contest will receive a $25.00 gift certificate for our online store.
  
• All entries must be received between June 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.

Submissions can be made by emailing June2007contest@scrapbookeronline.com Or by uploading it to the "School is Out" contest gallery.

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