Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Well today Les and I have been married 27 years! Been busy this week, Had church supper Monday, Jordon's BD party last night Saturday is choir supper at Ocean Bay so we just went to church tonight. Plan on going on a carriage ride at Connie Maxwell Children's Home tomorrow with friends to see the lights though. That will be fun!

Saturday, December 1, 2007

WOW! It's December!

I can not believe how time is flying away! It seems like just a couple of days ago Les and I went to Ware Shoals for a picnic and enjoy the geese and ducks! I used Tomorrow by Kimmi Stewart at 3S to scrap this one for an art challenge.
Gina is almost 32 weeks now, she has had a shower the last two Sundays and will have one tomorrow at her house. I hope Trey got a lot done this week, she is getting anxious about getting the Baby's room done.
We had Thanksgiving together, Trey and Les fried a turkey and it was great! Gina and I cooked, only Mama ate with us but Jamie came over. We got up at 2AM and went to Anderson, Gina and I really ony took a nap, I have all my major shopping done, just need to mail Jeremy's and make a couple of things.
I will try to do better on posting though!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Trees rejoice

Les and I went to The Shoals Tuesday and i got some awesome pictures! I used Autumn Blaze by Osten Wilkins @ 3S for this page and got LOD! The paper tear is a blog freebie by Kara Perrien that I recolored, I loved it!
I have 2 days off since I worked some doubles and so I am up playing on the computer as usual!

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Finally Fall!

Well, it's finally Fall here in the Carolina's! I took this picture the other day on a road near my house, the kit is Autumn Blaze by my friend Osten Wilkins at 3S, it is a wonderful kit! I let Tye out this morning and the birds were having a great time flitting around, i tried to get some pictures but this air is Cold and they could hear me coughing! I have a cold and feel cruddy but I WILL FEEL BETTER this afternoon, Gina is being given a shower by the women at the church so I will be better!
This morning I was looking at the freebie blog and found "Fresh Brewed Coffee"
You must check it out! She had the best collection of word art! I want to say THANK YOU MINDY! Of course she has some other great freebies too! I sure will watch her Blog!
Almost forgot...had to move my class to a smaller room and lost Lots of space! I was aggravated at first but I will get it like I want it!

Have a great week!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY I HAVEN'T POSTED IN 2 WEEKS, TIME IS FLYING! WE WHEN TO THE MOUNTAINS LAST WEEK END AND GINA IS NOW 7MONTHS, I HAVE TAKEN ON A NEW JOB AS LEAD TEACHER AND HAVE WORKED A FEW DOUBLE SHIFTS AND TRYING TO PLAN AND DO CRAFTS WITH MY 6 KIDS WHO ARE ALL 18 TO 21 MONTHS OLD AND THAT IS A CHALLENGE!
MY ASSISTANT STARTED THURSDAY AND I THINK SHE WILL BE GOOD, THE KIDS LOVE HER!
WELL THAT'S IT FOR NOW!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

This is my Nanny, she was a Breast cancer survivor having 2 masectomies! She ended up dying with cancer in her lower spine that was found when she had a hip replacement.
She was a strong country woman and I saw her read her Bible and pray. She was a Big influence on my life, giving me scraps of cloth to sew and because of her I made a couple of quilts, she even helped me quilt my first one! She also made aprons to sell to ladies at the mill where she was a weaver. I almost cry when I think about her although she passed away in 1989!
Because of my love for her I created a cookbook to raise money for Hospice, I also did a good bit of work for Children's Miracle network when I worked at Wal-Mart. I haven't been doing as much lately, Church Missions of course and the Faith Home (for substance abuse) I guess it is habit to do these now.

Les gets his stitches out tomorrow and Noel got hers out of her hand but had to have another cast.

Credits include Osten Wilkins tags, heart and journaling box. Digitalgirl Flower and everything else from Ina at Scrapladies.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Well I can't insert an image right now so I will just post!
Today was the first day of my new class as a teacher, I have the same kids, Sophia just got a new job so I am the Lead Teacher. Today when pretty well. Amber came into the class too, Emma left daycare and Brooke is keeping her due to her illness.
Les is still sore, and the incision has been draining. Dr. gave him antibiotic to help that. gets staples out the 22nd.
My Joyce Meyers CD came in mail today! i am looking forward to listening to it. I am going to miss sleeping late and listening to her at 10AM!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Now on Dude's CT! This makes me Very Happy! These are pages from my first kit I have done, I love the little bat bracelet and charms! He also has Mesh!
The kit is called Spook-tacular and is here http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=3622
I knew I wanted to scrap Gina's dance picture from 1988 and when I saw the bats I had to do a page with Gina and Les! They so LOVE vampire movies. Both my kids are as addicted to movies as their Dad, I rarely watch a whole movie, unless Owen Wilson is in it!
BLOGGIN' WITH CARLA PROMPT
Miss Jane did the Wednesday Prompt, what did we eat today, I will do yesterday and say not a lot. I have finally convinced myself to cut down on Pepsi! I drank a can and half a 24 oz bottle, I guess Les picked up my bottle because it's gone and I didn't finish it. I snacked on candy coated pretzels left from Sunday's Church Baptism and ate the sub sandwiches I had left with chips. I also has 2 Yougart drinks, that's my healthier substitute for Pepsi and lots of water. I am sure I ate more than that but it's 5AM and I really don't remember!
Les is very tired after his surgery and Noel is doing much better.
Also I have my AM hours back starting Wed. Oct. 17!







Friday, October 5, 2007

Wired


Haven't had much time this week, Les had his surgery this AM and I haven't had much sleep, This is his trial stimulator but he got his permanent one today. Will blog later. Found out Noel is much more serious than les told me. Will catch up on that, too!

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Good Morning


I am up and thought I would read some blogs and post this picture of Gina's Willowtree I got for her Birthday. She has given me a few so I wanted to give her one to start her collection. I had a hard time because they are all so cute! This was my decision though so she will remember her first one was on her Birthday. Mama and Sissy gave her Willowtrees, too. I saw several I want for her so I know what part of her Christmas will be.
Amanda came up with a great Blog prompt, What do we think of DST? I like the way it used to be before the Senator or Governor or whatever moved the time it started and ended, I Hated the beginning because I was missing the sunrise on the way to work the first several days! It don't matter as much now since I work afternoons, I just sleep in later now. I am glad after years of Les telling me how bad he hates the change he now keeps quiet, though! That's a great relief!

Friday, September 28, 2007

Well my Baby turned 21 today! She really looked adorable tonight, I had to laugh when she showed me how she had her pants fastened! She is fighting going into maternity pants because she can't find any that fit her well and that she likes! She won't be able to wear this top for awhile as it was uncomfortable, too. We finally watched the tape from her ultrasound, I was amazed to see Charlie's little fingers and her heart beat. Charlie Elizabeth Grogan, I am really surprised she didn't go with Adrian like she had always said... Adrian Hope, oh, well, I KNOW better than to say too much, she is a Mini-Me so no one else's opinon matters, LOL! Gina is now 22 weeks.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007


This is me when I worked at Wal-Mart. I never scrapped it before but this kit is the cutest Halloween kit! It is the SAD kit at 3S and is called "You Don't Know Jack!" by Linda Walton of Bon Scrapatit Designs at 3S

http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=3503

Les had his trial stimulator put in today, he did really well! He can even stand straight will no pain!

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Check out my Slide Show!


.This is Maeson, she is one of those kids I wish I could keep in my class for a long time! She attached to me and calls me MAMA, she loves to sit in my lap and even tries to push anyone else out of my lap! I Loved this outfit she had on and took several pictures of her, I used Cathie's kit "Precious" I thought it looked pretty good with the nice color and texture, Love the torn paper and Beads!
Tonight I took my Mom out for her Birthday. She turned 67 yesterday. I really had a nice time.
Our prompt from Carla is to tell your fears, I can't say there is anything I am really afraid of physically, I enjoy photographing insects so they don't bother me, I wouldn't hold a snake or anything but they don't bother me, I used to be afraid to sleep if I had a mouse in the house because my Mother would tell me stories about having rats in their first apartment and how she was afraid they would get in my crib, grew out of that one. So I don't know. If I fear any situation I pray about it to calm myself, that works well for me.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Tuesday

When Sierra came to school with this shirt on I loved the mix of pink, orange, yellow and back so I asked Cathie Alesia to make another kit based on "So Striking" but with these colors. She did and it is Wonderful! This is the second time she created a kit with my suggestions and one of the reasons she is one of my favorite designers! I hope you'll look at this kit and some of her other work! http://www.scrapbookersplayground.com/Cart/index.php?main_page=product_scrapbook_info&products_id=6753
Meanwhile a precious woman at work passed away this weekend! Her name was Rosa and she was a True Christian Lady! Even some of the Parents at school cried when they walked in to see her empty desk! I am blessed for knowing her!

Saturday, September 15, 2007


THOUGHT I WOULD ADD A LITTLE SOMETHING DIFFERENT TODAY!
DID THIS WITH THE BIRTHDAY BASH KIT FROM 3S. IT HAS BEEN SO MUCH FUN! KIMMI EVEN GAVE ME A RAK OF A KIT I PUT ON MY WISH LIST SO I GOT ALL OF THE KITS ON MY LIST!
I DID MANAGE TO BE CAREFUL AT THE STORE... EVERYTHING WAS HALF PRICE BUT THANK GOODNESS FOR MOD CREDITS! BTW I "FOUND" THIS DESIGNER IN THE STORE http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=223&cat=Dede+Smith
I HAD NOT REALLY LOOKED AT DEDE'S DESIGNS BUT THEY ARE AWESOME!

UPDATE ON MY HUBBY, LES. HE DID NOT HAVE THE NERVEBLOCK AND THEY ARE GOING TO PUT THE STIMULATOR IN. HE GOES FOR PRE-OPS THE 21ST. HE ALSO HAS TO GO THE PSYCHOLOGIST AT PAIN CLINIC ON THE 19TH. WE TEASE HIM ABOUT THIS A LOT! I DO PRAY HE CAN FIND AN END TO ALL THE PAIN HE'S IN!

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Single Rose

This morning I walked out on my porch and saw a single rose bloom! This is the 3rd time it has bloomed this year! Kit is Arabesque Cherry by Silvia Romeo

Mom goes to hospital

My Mom passed out yesterday and had to go to hospital overnight. She has sleep apnea and it may be her meds.
I did this page using Sue Bond's More Classics kit from 3S, It is this week's Scrap a deal and is on sale!

Thursday, September 6, 2007

It's a Boy!


Well Jeremy called to say they are having a Boy, that means a Boy from my Son and a Girl from my Daughter!
This page is done using my Pink Bubblegum Freebie from Carla at 3S, Isn't is a great kit? You can see the whole kit here... http://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=3353.
I added the pin and flower I got on Dorothy's Creation's (Blog freebie) and the glitter is by Bren Boone. (Blog Freebie) I hope you like it!
While you are there take a look at the wonderful kits by my friend Osten Wilkins! He is known as the Dude to those of us at 3S and he is very talented!

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

What a Friend




This is for the Scripture Challenge at 3S, I did the bookmarks for prizes for Cindy and Miss Jane, I hope there are a lot of entries!
Kit is Fancy by Daniela Austen, the butterfly is by Kashiaben and card is by Kiki Scraps, all from 3s
The glitter is from Sparkle by Jeann at Scrapladies

picture is from net

Monday, September 3, 2007

GLITTER BUTTERFLY
























New LO I did

True Emotion & Sparkle by Jeann @ Scrapladies, Kit Colorida by Equipe Criando, June Download Divine Digital, Ribbon Wrap by Lemonaid Lucy @ Divine Digital, Summer Afternoon by Bren Boone, Butterfly Ding

Went to Greenville with Twila and Cody and got some Great yarns! Ate my Labor day Hash when Les got home.

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Crocheted Dress and Blanket


Amanda wanted to see something I crocheted so here the dress and blanket I made my niece Nicole last year. I am doing a blanket for Gina but need to find the yarn I want for a dress and thinks. I must go out of town to get any variety.
I spent awhile yesterday downloading a Blog Party kit from the wonderful designers at Digital Scrap Boutique. It is Fabulous!
I also got a great freebie from Lemonaid Lucy at Divine Digital, ribbon wraps. They are terrific. I am putting a link to her blog with my others. You should check it out.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

A funny butterfly


Today was cooler so i took out the babies for about 30 minutes. This butterfly seemed to play with them! He would fly around and then come back to let them look at him. Then he would fly over their heads and go back. It was funny to watch and I really loved it. got some nice pictures!

Friday, August 31, 2007

Just a quick note!


Just a quick post. I am up way too late, talked to Jeremy quite awhile tonight, was nice to talk and have plenty to say! Chatted with Dude and friends, I love his chats, Miss Jane was there,.
Anyway our prompt it how much time we spend on computer and I am ashamed to answer this! It is often over 6 hours a day! More on weekends! WAY TOO MUCH!
I am working on things for presents, crocheting a blanket now for Gina.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

More Rain


I sat in the car today crocheting and enjoying the rain.
It has started cooling down to the high 80's and the rain was so enjoyable. I had a headache so wasn't very social and Les had a meeting so I sat until it was time for church services.
Yesterday Les was supposed to have a nerve block. I took off work and went with him. His blood pressure was Very high and they would not do it. It is rescheduled for 9/11.
Gina cut my hair today. I told her that her Dad called her "Mini Me" because she fussed at his just like me about not taking his meds! She asked him what was he going to do if he had a stroke.
I have to laugh at how much she is like me!!

Monday, August 27, 2007


I went with Gina and Sissy looking at cribs and things yesterday. I so enjoy watching Gina as she gets bigger!
At least it is only supposed to get to 89 today and all week we are supposed to get thunderstorms and RAIN! She has been so hot and uncomfortable!
Mama called me worried because she found out I was having trouble breathing, I wish she would not worry! She thinks I keep things from her. Les says he didn't say anything but I don't believe him... I think he just spoke and doesn't remember!
ANYWAY our prompt is about magazines ans the only Magazine I get is a scrapbooking one which I go through over and over. I Love magazines and often by old National Geographics or other ones and go through cutting up and saving. I have file folders with ideas an recipes.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

It's Raining!


After many weeks of dry weather we got rain yesterday and today! It was a little cooler than it has been, too!
After church Kerry worked on my van while we walked around K-Mart looking at baby things. Gina really looked pregnant today, she got sick before we went to Zaxby's to eat.

Friday, August 24, 2007

Tye's Home!


My grand dog is back home... Gina and Trey decided to let us bring him home now, he won't be a good dog around the baby so he came home Monday. Gina is saying goodbye so I snapped this picture. Sometimes she looks pregnant and sometimes it's a little hard to tell.
Tye and Pup are getting along very well, Pup is staying inside more now!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007


Well, our first grand is a girl! Gina is disappointed but I am not,not I can find those great girly crochet patterns and give her the things in my chest that were hers!
I am ashamed that I didn't post for Jeremy's birthday, it is so hot here and I have been doing double shifts and not sleeping well so I was worn out! We had a few huge raindrops today then nothing..

Monday, August 20, 2007



Les and I had a wonderful dinner with Gina and Trey. We also brought home our Grand dog, Tye. Trey is worried the baby is going to make Tye jealous and his will bite. He has bitten Jordon and Cody so he is right. I am happy to get him back. Gina is going to really miss him!

Finally posted my Elvis page at 3S, wanted to take pictures of some of Gina's collection, just did not want to unpack! I still have my 45's, too. Maybe I will add that to my scrap later list!

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Sunday


I had an email from Tina Williams today, it was so good to hear from her! Her son is in Army now and is going through basic in Ga. That's where Jeremy went. It is hard to believe it's been 2 years now! ANYWAY Tina has a great site and I will put a link with my other friends. She has an AWESOME freebie and great commercial items. I used to design with her kits and love her work!
Les talked to Jeremy last night, he graduated from leadership school and will be E5 now, a Sargent, I think, and have men under him. Tuesday is his 27th birthday and have him on my mind a lot!

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Saturday


Well, I am pretty proud of myself for getting my Blog looking pretty good!
Took this at work Thursday, we have to go out in the early morning because by 9:45 it is too hot and we have to take the kids in! The heat index has been 105 and 107! The temps are over 100 everyday!
Still have to work on an Elvis page for Carla's challenge!
Better go find something before I am too late!

Friday, August 17, 2007

Friday


I am glad I don't have kids to get ready for school!


Oh, sure I miss the days they lived at home but the hassle of getting all the right things on those lists and trying to get school clothes...

I'll leave that up the young folks!

My class now will be 6 Babies. I used to teach 2 year olds but now that are about 20 months old. One of them has a Dad who is 42, I can't imagine having a child at this stage of my life! I do look forward to having my grand babies in January, though!

Gina goes Thursday to have her ultrasound and Julie goes Sept. 6, I am praying for boys for their sakes!

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Wednesday

Had a pretty good day but Les is in a lot of pain with his back and Gina is still getting sick, I know being pregnant in this 100+ weather is awful! At least she is only 16 weeks and not too big! Jeremy sent me a multimedia picture of him. It is him in his uniform with his gun. I don't have as much of a problem thinking of him doing his things with the computer But as a soldier behind a gun...

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Tuesday

I am dedicating this update to my 3S friends since that's the reason I am finally updating! My original blog was too old so I had to create a new one!

Ok My first blog "assignment" is to tell 5 people I would like to meet...

Amanda, I think President Bush would be an awesome person to meet! I really feel for him and pray for him often! I was watching how much he has aged lately with all the stress on him. He's #1.
2. Owen Wilson is one of my favorite actors so I will say he would be someone I would enjoy meeting, especially if Luke was with him!
3. Mercer Meyer is my third person because I really love his children's books and would like to see his studio and original drawings.
4. Max Lucado is another author I would enjoy meeting, he is such a talented Christian writer and I would imagine a very interesting person to talk to.
5. I think the fifth person would be Carla at 3S to spend a couple of days so she could give me some pointers about my PSE4. We are the same age and probably have a lot in common and I am sure I would learn a good bit and have a great time!

Well this is my first post, I will get my site looking like I want as I get a few spare moments!