This was Shelby having a great time playing tricks on Gramma! Love that girls sense of humor and her smile!
28 August 2010
26 August 2010
Another picture
This one is of Cody, Shelby and a friend's daughter - - -I love this picture of the kids!
Picture of Cody
Thought I would share the most recent picture that I have of Cody- this was taken on the first day of school - isn't he handsome!
24 August 2010
I'm Back
First day of school and was my day off, can I just say I enjoyed it! I know he is a sophomore, but sometimes just having the house to yourself, even if you have to do errands all day is a great thing. Peace and quiet . . . room to breathe . . . was nice! Just thought I would drop in and say Hi, been awhile since I have been on, and wanted to let you all know I will be back a bit more frequently now!
06 July 2010
Blog Giveaway
Check out this blog - she designs some of the most beautiful blogs I've seen -you've just got to check her out - she also has a great blog giveaway going on right now. . .
http://www.addictedtoaddison.com/
http://www.addictedtoaddison.com/
04 July 2010
Independence Day 2010
Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday weekend with family and friends. While you are celebrating please remember all of the men and women who are still sacrificing for us on a minute by minute basis and wish them safety and keep them in your prayers.
To those also, who have given their lives for us, so that we may all continue to live in a safe place . . . to their friends and families; my family wishes you all the best on the day that means freedom for many of us, at the expense of your family members, please know that they will NEVER be forgotten!
To those also, who have given their lives for us, so that we may all continue to live in a safe place . . . to their friends and families; my family wishes you all the best on the day that means freedom for many of us, at the expense of your family members, please know that they will NEVER be forgotten!
Good news!
Well ladies - I get to share!
I was offered the 3 DAY a week position at our new clinic and accepted!! I am so excited, I will not be working evenings, holidays or weekends any longer. I will see my son and husband every single evening of the week and weekend - NO more being away from them 3 and 4 days a week. I am so incredibly excited about that, and even more excited to be involved in the opening of a new clinic and the opportunities that provides both personally and professionally!
I will continue to work at the hospital the 2 other days a week (so far anyway) I am hoping for at least 1 extra day a week to keep my insurance benefits.
AND I will begin my Pharmacy Tech class in August (6 months with 300 clinical hours) and then on to A&P . . . so I will be studying some evenings of the week with Cody, which will be extremely good for him. I will also get to attend EVERY single sporting event that he is in, and you can't believe how excited I am about that.
AND I will also have time to craft again and enjoy it again,
Just had to share!
I was offered the 3 DAY a week position at our new clinic and accepted!! I am so excited, I will not be working evenings, holidays or weekends any longer. I will see my son and husband every single evening of the week and weekend - NO more being away from them 3 and 4 days a week. I am so incredibly excited about that, and even more excited to be involved in the opening of a new clinic and the opportunities that provides both personally and professionally!
I will continue to work at the hospital the 2 other days a week (so far anyway) I am hoping for at least 1 extra day a week to keep my insurance benefits.
AND I will begin my Pharmacy Tech class in August (6 months with 300 clinical hours) and then on to A&P . . . so I will be studying some evenings of the week with Cody, which will be extremely good for him. I will also get to attend EVERY single sporting event that he is in, and you can't believe how excited I am about that.
AND I will also have time to craft again and enjoy it again,
Just had to share!
28 June 2010
Sweet Pea Stamps Card Giveaway
Check this one out ladies - this is who Alex and Lisa both design for - every month someone has the opportunity to win 2 cards - how awesome is that! gotta go sign up if you want to win!
http://sweetpearubberstamps.blogspot.com/2010/01/become-follower-contest.html
http://sweetpearubberstamps.blogspot.com/2010/01/become-follower-contest.html
AWESOME BLOG CANDY
Ladies (and gents)
You have so got to check out this blog candy - a set of 36 Copics and MORE!!!
http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-candy-worth-25000-including-36.html
Go follow the rules and get yourself all set up! have fun
You have so got to check out this blog candy - a set of 36 Copics and MORE!!!
http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-candy-worth-25000-including-36.html
Go follow the rules and get yourself all set up! have fun
27 June 2010
Another blog giveaway
Check out what is being given out at this one gals - lots of fun goodies, and some beautiful work that she has on her blog:
http://touchofcreation.blogspot.com/2010/06/blogoversary-candy.html
http://touchofcreation.blogspot.com/2010/06/blogoversary-candy.html
Giveaway
Check out this prize package giveaway full of Imaginisce goodies!
http://justlovescrappin.blogspot.com/2010/06/imaginisce-splash-dance-giveaway.html
http://justlovescrappin.blogspot.com/2010/06/imaginisce-splash-dance-giveaway.html
15 June 2010
OMG
it has been 2 months since I have posted - unbelievable, kind of said with a deep sigh and a little laugh! I knew it had been awhile since I had been on my blog, but honestly I didn't realize it had been that long.
In that amount of time, Cody has had his last day of school, I have completed my Terminology/Anatomy class, I have completed my paperwork for the Pharmacy Tech class (which is going to be a bit intense, but I am ready) and beyond that I am not certain what, but I do feel busy all the time.
This week I have been "gutting" out my house, I have shredded 14 large garbage bags worth of documents from 1998 through 2003 - oh my gosh, why did we keep all that shit! I have a hall way full of garage sale items, and am taking on Shelby's room tomorrow (we have kind of been using it for storage- you know, the walk by, throw it in and shut the door quickly routine). Well I have reached the limit with all this. For anyone who has been in my home I am a fairly neat person (almost to the point of OCD, but apparently I have gotten much better), and just decided it is time for a lot of this stuff to just go to someone else's home. Should pay for Cody's shoes and school clothes for next year, so that's a bonus - LOL, which means mom and dad will have some extra money for a couple of months.
I have to honestly say it feels quite cleansing, and I am loving it; tired of sweating and being stinky, but feels good to have all thsi stuff out where I can see it all and know that it is going away.
Beyond that, not much going on, tired of working evenings, taking a huge toll of the family, body and health, so I have decided what direction I am going in and am even looking for job openings - I am READY for all days and not having to work evenings and weekends. I love the majority of the folks I work with, and I honestly LOVE my job, but I am tired, weary of all the drama, and weary from just being tired. I am 50 years old, and must concede that I am not yet old, but I am getting there, and my body is telling me that it is time to just have some regular time, be able to go to bed at the same time every night, and to be able to spend time with my family - they need me, and I need them.
No crafting has been happening, but I have piles of cards ready to send out, but I will be honest here, I did not make the cards, these are all cards I have received over the past 8 years that I have been swapping, I just decided it is not fair to keep them hidden in boxes, it is time to "recycle and reuse" and share with others, so that is exactly what I will be doing. I have also pulled out crates (yep, crates) of pictures and documents that I want to get scrapped - they have been sitting in crates for way to long, and it is time to have them scrapped and in albums so that they can truly be enjoyed! Life is too short.
I've ordered myself some new walking/running shoes -0 - I gained back every pound that I lost last year, and I have been doing some walking on the treadmill with my old shoes, but I've decided I and a friend will be going for daily walks outside and new shoes are definitely necessary. So this time next year, I intend to me down at least 40 lbs - last year I lost 26 in 6 1/2 months, so I know I can do it, don't know why I keep going back and eating the "old way" but it is time for me to make some health changes for myself! AGAIN! URGH!
Anywho, this was my break, I am now heading back down to the "room" to begin another round; chat with you all later!
In that amount of time, Cody has had his last day of school, I have completed my Terminology/Anatomy class, I have completed my paperwork for the Pharmacy Tech class (which is going to be a bit intense, but I am ready) and beyond that I am not certain what, but I do feel busy all the time.
This week I have been "gutting" out my house, I have shredded 14 large garbage bags worth of documents from 1998 through 2003 - oh my gosh, why did we keep all that shit! I have a hall way full of garage sale items, and am taking on Shelby's room tomorrow (we have kind of been using it for storage- you know, the walk by, throw it in and shut the door quickly routine). Well I have reached the limit with all this. For anyone who has been in my home I am a fairly neat person (almost to the point of OCD, but apparently I have gotten much better), and just decided it is time for a lot of this stuff to just go to someone else's home. Should pay for Cody's shoes and school clothes for next year, so that's a bonus - LOL, which means mom and dad will have some extra money for a couple of months.
I have to honestly say it feels quite cleansing, and I am loving it; tired of sweating and being stinky, but feels good to have all thsi stuff out where I can see it all and know that it is going away.
Beyond that, not much going on, tired of working evenings, taking a huge toll of the family, body and health, so I have decided what direction I am going in and am even looking for job openings - I am READY for all days and not having to work evenings and weekends. I love the majority of the folks I work with, and I honestly LOVE my job, but I am tired, weary of all the drama, and weary from just being tired. I am 50 years old, and must concede that I am not yet old, but I am getting there, and my body is telling me that it is time to just have some regular time, be able to go to bed at the same time every night, and to be able to spend time with my family - they need me, and I need them.
No crafting has been happening, but I have piles of cards ready to send out, but I will be honest here, I did not make the cards, these are all cards I have received over the past 8 years that I have been swapping, I just decided it is not fair to keep them hidden in boxes, it is time to "recycle and reuse" and share with others, so that is exactly what I will be doing. I have also pulled out crates (yep, crates) of pictures and documents that I want to get scrapped - they have been sitting in crates for way to long, and it is time to have them scrapped and in albums so that they can truly be enjoyed! Life is too short.
I've ordered myself some new walking/running shoes -0 - I gained back every pound that I lost last year, and I have been doing some walking on the treadmill with my old shoes, but I've decided I and a friend will be going for daily walks outside and new shoes are definitely necessary. So this time next year, I intend to me down at least 40 lbs - last year I lost 26 in 6 1/2 months, so I know I can do it, don't know why I keep going back and eating the "old way" but it is time for me to make some health changes for myself! AGAIN! URGH!
Anywho, this was my break, I am now heading back down to the "room" to begin another round; chat with you all later!
03 April 2010
A New Day
Picked up my daughter the other day - and then went to Spokane and picked up my grand-daughter Shelby, whom we haven't seen for 15 months - yep, the same one whose dad came and told us he was taking her sledding and "disappeared" with her! She has been with us for a few days now, her mom flew home yesterday, and tomorrow after Easter dinner, she and I drive back to Spokane, spend the night in a hotel and it is already time for her to return to her dad and her stepmom.
We have been lucky enough to have her here with us for her 6th birthday and for Easter. She and I dyed eggs (5 1/2 dozen!!!) on Wednesday while her mom and Uncle Cody (my youngest) went to Lewiston to pick up a birthday cake (long story) and a few other things. She and Gramma had lots of fun - she loved it! We then had family over on Thursday evening for a spaghetti birthday dinner, with a handmade Princess cake made by Gramma. Shelby opened birthday presents, I didn't realize at 6 years old children had such opinions about what they would wear and what they wouldn't - - when did all that happen? Shelby had great fun with her Aunt Jody, they played stickers and glitter glue, and Shelby grew quite attached to her, its so nice when adults actually get on the floor and play with children . . . Shelby loved it!
I have lots of pictures that we have taken, but have to purchase a new scanner as my old one is dead and the other won't work with the laptop for some reason . . . and I am so not computer literate!
Shelby went to her FIRST Easter Egg hunt today, here in town - she had lots of fun - 17 eggs later, she was surprised the Easter Bunny went out in the snow and hid all those eggs, AND put candy inside them . . . LOL!
This evening, we are heading to the Trapshooting Awards Banquet, Cody is up for a couple of awards, and I believe Papa John is also. . . going to be a nice evening; finished the salad and everyone ready to go, except Cody, who hasn't arrived home yet to shower - grin!!
Just wanted to share all the happenings here in our home, and wish you all a very Happy Easter,
Judi
We have been lucky enough to have her here with us for her 6th birthday and for Easter. She and I dyed eggs (5 1/2 dozen!!!) on Wednesday while her mom and Uncle Cody (my youngest) went to Lewiston to pick up a birthday cake (long story) and a few other things. She and Gramma had lots of fun - she loved it! We then had family over on Thursday evening for a spaghetti birthday dinner, with a handmade Princess cake made by Gramma. Shelby opened birthday presents, I didn't realize at 6 years old children had such opinions about what they would wear and what they wouldn't - - when did all that happen? Shelby had great fun with her Aunt Jody, they played stickers and glitter glue, and Shelby grew quite attached to her, its so nice when adults actually get on the floor and play with children . . . Shelby loved it!
I have lots of pictures that we have taken, but have to purchase a new scanner as my old one is dead and the other won't work with the laptop for some reason . . . and I am so not computer literate!
Shelby went to her FIRST Easter Egg hunt today, here in town - she had lots of fun - 17 eggs later, she was surprised the Easter Bunny went out in the snow and hid all those eggs, AND put candy inside them . . . LOL!
This evening, we are heading to the Trapshooting Awards Banquet, Cody is up for a couple of awards, and I believe Papa John is also. . . going to be a nice evening; finished the salad and everyone ready to go, except Cody, who hasn't arrived home yet to shower - grin!!
Just wanted to share all the happenings here in our home, and wish you all a very Happy Easter,
Judi
27 March 2010
I am such a slacker
Wow, at the beginning of the year, I was hoping to do this on a daily basis - started out semi-well, and dropped down drastically! Although since February 27 I have made cards and actually mailed them out, painted our spare bedroom/exercise room (and I love the chocolate color!) have almost finished my taxes (lost my state tax forms-ugh!) scrapbooked -woo hoo, and been working my way through spring cleaning. Still have lost no weight, which I am semi-depressed about, just can't seem to get the mind set that I had last year, gained back every pound. UGH!!
My hair has grown out quite a bit, and I am loving that, getting a trim and color on the 7th - can't believe how gray I am. When did I get older??
Work is still work - some days I like it, most days I don't . . .I hate the backbiting and the b.s. and I am verbal enough to say it, and get a bit snappy about it. I just hate working under those kinds of conditions.
Gonna head to bed, just got home from work and have to head to Lewiston early tomorrow and pick my daughter up from the airport . . . have a surprise for you all, but you have to wait a little bit longer.
Love!
My hair has grown out quite a bit, and I am loving that, getting a trim and color on the 7th - can't believe how gray I am. When did I get older??
Work is still work - some days I like it, most days I don't . . .I hate the backbiting and the b.s. and I am verbal enough to say it, and get a bit snappy about it. I just hate working under those kinds of conditions.
Gonna head to bed, just got home from work and have to head to Lewiston early tomorrow and pick my daughter up from the airport . . . have a surprise for you all, but you have to wait a little bit longer.
Love!
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