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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.