Fun Fun Fun

**Look at the photo of Natalie going down the slide, cute eh?, anyways...can you see that tiny circle in the top left hand corner?? That is an official orb, or I like to call them...her angels. I get these in pictures all the time....glad to share!

My dad had an event at LARPD to showcase all of the programs and the fun that goes on there! Natalie and I went and the whole family was there too!
We had a great time, doing crafts, hanging out with the clown and the biggest attraction was the huge jumpers! Natalie and Jadyn went on these over and over again!! whoohooO!!! Then after went to Chili's and dad met us htere, way cool day, good family stuff!! Meanwhile, back at the house, Tony completed his movie and sent it off to On The Lot. We are rootin' for him!!!!

My New Drink

Well....I have been trying out new low-fat/calorie options at Starbucks, and have finally found my drink. It is a Cinnamon Dolce Latte with 2% milk and sugar free syrup (3pts). I picked this up yesterday and it was delicious. I just don't like the drinks with non-fat milk, it leaves a strange aftertaste. Do you agree?
And of course, Natalie got her "kids hot chocolate." She absolutely loves that stuff. It is the perfect temp and she and drink it as soon as she gets it. WHoohoo!! I guess I have already started branding for Natalie. When she thinks of hot chocolate, she will think of Starbucks. :)

Killer Bean - The Party!

Old Friends are the Best Kind of Friends

Jennifer was home and when she comes home, she brings everyone together. It is really a great feeling to connect with friends from first grade (Anne) and high school. We talked about who is where and who is doing what. Reminiscing was something I did a lot of on Friday. It makes me happy and feel lucky about my upbringing and my blessed life I live. None of us turned out bad or turned into criminals (well, maybe some run from the cops now and then) but overall we were, and are, a great group of kids, now adults. Our 15 year high school reunion is this year too, so we talked about what and where we want to have it. Jennifer may be coming back in the summertime, for the reunion!

It was also great to see Pete, BJ and Steve. The dudes!

Well, again today, I feel lucky for what I have done and where I have been and proud of those who have also succeeded and gone on to become loving and cherished adults.

Sick Today

I am home sick today. Natalie gets sick and gets Tony and I sick. Yucko!
Weighed in today at WW, down 5.8 lbs. WHOHHOO! Totally excited about that. It motivates me to keep going when I loose that much. So that helped me feel a bit better today.

Donna and ME!!

Too cool! It is Donna and Me! I am such a big fan of that lady, she is even better in person. You almost think that you know someone because you read their blog every day, but when you meet that person, you kinda expect them to be what you imagined in your mind. Well, it is always different. Next month, Ali. WHOOO~
She signed my book, her book, well my book, you get it right?

Here is Donna talking about the 'penis' drill. She was too funny explaining how to use it.

Class Tonight

So excited, tonight I have a class with Donna Downey, one of my fav scrapbookers ever! I am getting all packed up and ready to go. Of course I have to go to Michaels before I go tonight, but totally excited about it.
I'll post photos when I can!!!
My goal is to get one with Donna and me!!!

Petco

Whenever we go out, Natalie likes to go to PetSmart or Petco. It is the closest we get to the zoo this time of year. We walked by this tarantula and he was so creepy, I wanted her to take a picture next to it...this was the closest she would get. :)

It is almost like he posed for me, ya? He would move after the flash went off, hope I didn't blind the spider. Gross he is really gross and furry!

Xmas Eve and Xmas

Natalie got her Diego stuff, "It's what I've always wanted!"

She had to put this dress up fairy dress on last night, too cute! She is just now starting to dress up and like girly stuffs.

Oh how she loves McQueen! "It's what I've always wanted!"


Merry Christmas Everyone!
This has been a great year, and I know 2007 will be even better!

Chuck E. Cheese Xmas

Today we met Jo Ann and Alan for our annual Xmas exchange at Chuck E. Cheese. It was good that we got there early because people sure piled in about an hour after we got there. Natalie and Alan had a great time, I have more pics, if you want to see, check them out. They sure enjoyed hanging out and opening presents. Natalie got home and tore into her Ariel bath doll and gave her about 6 baths. She loves it! Thanks Alan! Alan loved his motorcycle dude and safari remote car too. I hope he has fun with those. I know the kids get so much stuff, but it was time to clear out all of Natalie's younger toys and bring in the new ones.

Ok, I am totally excited about this. I received my December kit from sei and it was 2007 calendar to just add photos and embellishements and you are done. Mine came out great. It only took about an hour or so to print out he pics and put them on the page. In the back of the calendar there are tons of tags and stickers. I guess I'll take it to work, I don't have room for a double long calendar in my studio.
Everyone have a happy and safe holiday. It is going to be great this year now that Natalie totally gets it!

Natalie's Nap 12/19/06

When Natalie naps everyone naps.
Talula sure loves to find the warmest spot in the house. She sure found it today!!! Natalie has been falling asleep in the couch these days, I guess no more sleepytime.

Stockings were hung...

on the chimney with care.

WeeCare Xmas Party and an {Oopsie Daisy}

Well, what I busy day I had, then to come home and bake cupcakes, woweee! Aren't they cute? The best part was that I took the frosting and put it into a plastic bag and piped it on each cupcake. This was sure easier than frosting each one, prob because when I frost each one has to be perfect, so it takes a while.

Oh also, Natalie bopped her nose...so sad...she will have 2 black eyes tomorrow for sure, we'll take more pics to share. Can you see how the light reflects on that BIG OL BUMP on her head?

Feeling Groovy!

Wow, what a rush feeling good is. Job is good, family is good, I am good, so that makes me feel balanced and happy. When I get home at night I am energized to hang out with family and do what Natalie wants me to do.
"look at the presents"
Every night about 3 times, she just wants to sit in front of the tree and talk about who the presents are for.
Oh gotta post a pic of my tree, the biggest yet, 9ft tall. The cats love it too :)~ Tony is replacing bulbs like crazy so he is good for that sorta maintenance.

Hey, I am taking a Donna class (Portfolio Album) and an Ali class (Perspective) at Youngplay Memories in Tracy in Jan and Feb. Totally excited about this, join me if you can, she can hold 100 people in each class. Still not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Good for her $, but then we get a less personal experience with Donna/Ali. I am going to bring my books to get an autograph and a camera to get photos with these ladies, LOVE EM!

{ my workspace }

Top 10 Things I Love

Ok, I just love SEI. They are the coolest company ever with the greatest designs!! I joined Club SEI and now get kits every month in the mail. You can preview the next month's kit and opt out if you don't like it. So that helps.The Dec kit is a calendar kit, I am all over that.
So, today I was able to sit down and fill one of the albums with photos. I think this was the October kit. Cute eh?

Got stuff today!

How exciting! I got some new stuff today from Oriental Trading. The new Fiskars 12" trimmer is way cool! The stores don't even have it yet, and it cuts straight. How cool is that? Oh and the clear stamps are amazing. These retail for about $20 each and OT has them for $29.99 for 3. I love flourishes and any kind of swirl, twirl, or curl!
Other things I got are some gaffer tape and blank 8x8 board books to do some digital scrapbooking and paste the pages inside. Too cool!!!!

Another great day!

"Happiness Walks on Busy Feet" - this is definitely ME right now!

Finally, I'm home!

WHOOHOOO!! Today I started my new job! It was a great day. I got aquainted with the people there and I feel right at home. Thank goodness! I was thinking back on my first few days at my previous employer and they were terrible. The second day there I wanted to quit. I don't feel like that at all here. I feel at home.

Santa Already?

Today my Mama, Natalie and I went to the outlets and it was great! Santa was outside asking kids what they wanted for Xmas. Natalie said she wanted a Diego Car, and a Rescue Pack. I thought Natalie was going to be really scared of Santa, but she wasn't. She wanted to tell him what she wanted for Xmas. What do you want for Xmas?