Layouts

Here are a couple I did over the weekend and yesterday. I have one more, but I need to finish sanding the letters....check back later for that one. :)

Feeling the 80's

I have a huge collection of 80's music on my Mp3 player so I thought I'd change things up with my music video for the next couple of weeks!

Sunday

I worked today and I do have to say I am really enjoying my job. It almost doesn't seem fair that they are paying me to do something I love! I got to place a small order for a few things they don't carry and I'd like to see more of......flowers. (any requests shout it out, love to hear some feedback!) I have tomorrow off and I'm planning to make a meatloaf for dinner so I'll shop for the ingredients after I drop the kids at school and then I'll have about 3 1/2 hours to scrap in peace. Really looking forward to it. I picked up the new Basic Grey Magnetic Mat today. Seeing as I have to move my stuff because of small hands I thought this would be great to have.

By the way....I'm missing the Academy Awards :( Austin has to do a brochure on Puffins. He was at his dad's all weekend and we're just doing it now. Nothing like getting an assignment on Friday.

Day two......

Oh man, it must of been 1st day beginners luck. Within 1 hour Zachary had FOUR accidents this morning! My patience was low because I was totally sleep deprived and we had a party to go to so I slapped a diaper on him and we left. Tonight when we got home he went a few more times and then to bed. Speaking of sleep deprived......working Friday nights is kicking my butt! I love it, but I can't fall asleep when I get home and then have a hard time sleeping in. Any suggestions?

I bought a few goodies today, I think I'm in that spending mode for scrapbooking stuff. I also did TWO layouts tonight! I'll post them later. Simple and fast! Have a great Sunday and enjoy watching the Academy Awards.

Potty training!

It's official! And a day I never thought would come. Zach woke up and decided today was the day that he's gonna go in the toliet! As of now, he's gone 4 times. (Even once at Target!) I am SUPER HAPPY that he has finally taken interest. Those of you that know of his probelm, this is earlier than his specialist said he'd try. Yeah Zach!

*****NEWS FLASH*******
My dear friend Jenn is blogging again! Woo-hoo! Thanks Erika for the update. I just about gave up on ya Jenn. ;)

Looky looky.....

what came in the mail today!!! Yeah Junkitz! This is some of the stuff I ordered from them. I was paid in product for working CHA....how awesome is that? I'm soooo excited to play with some of the new stuff I got. Can't wait for the rest to arrive! Thanks Stacey again for giving me the opportunity to work for you, you're the best!

It's been another week

And I'm slacking with the posts. So sorry. Let's see.....since Zachary's birthday what have we been up to? Friday Zach & I went to Disneyland for a few hours. Man....it was HOT! I worked that night too. I'm going to wear a pediometor next time. I walked soooo much! Moving stuff, setting up new displays, helping customers. It really doesn't seem like work to me. Strange. The hardest part was staying until 12:30. I think this Friday I'll leave earlier.

Saturday I cropped later in the day with some friends at Oasis. Gotta love that! I was so overly tired & punchie, but managed to do 5 layouts!

Sunday was Zach's party. Talk about a weather change! It went from blazing hot the day before to cool and crisp. I dressed wrong and at the end of the day I was freezing! Also I had to hand my camera over and have friends take pictures for me. I wish I would have gotten a family one. Oh well. Check out the size of this Diego. Is he not the BIGGEST pinata you've ever seen! It was so funny to see the kids walk up to it and it be bigger than them. Glad the party is over.

My best friend from high school, Janelle, her husband had a heartattack on Friday. I was so shocked and taken by surprise. Fortunately he's doing fine and had a shunt put into one of his veins. He's young, 44 and I would say in really good health. My heart just ached when I found out. I need to call her again and get updated to see if he's home now. Please say a small prayer for her and her family, they have 4 kids and she's a stay at home mom.

Happy Birthday / Valentines Day!

Today is a double celebration in our house. Zachary was born just minutes before it turned Feb 15th, so we now have a dual celebration! He is 3 today. For some reason he thinks all the hoopla is for him. All the candy, all the cards, the balloons......it'll take a few years. So here's a newborn pic of my redhead....who no longer is red, but a blondie! Happy Birthday Big 3 year old!

The Chicks Rocked at the Grammys!

I had to add their video after seeing them win 5 Grammys last night! I'm thinking of going dark like Natalie. Wow, what did you think of that dark brown hair? I'm such a chicken though. Chicks Rock!!!!

Monday

It has come to my attention that I have another quirk........yes, as perfect as I am in my organizing I keep things in their "original" packaging. It wasn't until my friends made fun of me for keeping my X in the box. I just figured since it's a funny shape, it would be safer staying in the box. As do my stickers, chipboard, ribbon, or anything else that is new. I've gotten better at ditching the packaging......but keeping it in the packaging makes it easier to find admist 800 other black stickers! :)

My second day of work; I thought, "what in the world am I going to do for 6 hours?" Six hours in a scrapbooking department? How much organizing could one person do? Oh let me tell you.......A LOT! It's going to be a while, but once it's where it should be, it'll look so much better. I can already visual the finished look.

It was really hard to leave on Sunday while everyone was still in their jammies all cozy while I left in the rain. I was a little bummed. Giving up some of my freedom for another kind of independence. It is rewarding.

TAG!!! I'm it!

So Ms. Leslie Ashe tagged me, so I'm supposed to list 6 quirky/weird things about me. Which is kind of hard for me because I don't think there is ONE weird or quirky thing about me. :)

1. I drink a nice cold Chai Latte every morning. Yep, every morning. And if I'm out of mix, I go to Starbucks and buy one.

2. I organize too much.

3. I never ever wash my make-up off before going to bed. Ever. And I have amazingly great skin. Not boosting, it's just the way it is.

4. I have to go Scrapbooking at least once a week. It's my fix.....the equivalent to crack.

My friends could probably fill in 5 and 6 for me, but I honestly can't think of any others.

My First Night

It wasn't what I was really expecting. I guess when you haven't worked in over three years your expectations are somewhat different. At first I was just to walk through the department and pick-up and get to "know" the department. Not what I invisioned doing, but ok. So after a couple of hours of doing this and realizing that it really need some TLC, I was ready to reorganize. Not only reorganize, but rip down entire sections and make them make sense. They have so much stuff. Now I understand why they wanted me. I have this need to want to organize everything. I'm not a "neat-freak" but I am organized. My mother & grandmother keep everything. They have a hard time getting rid of the "old". Not hoarders, but they just can't purge. My mom still has my barbie's and some of my brother's baby toys. Sick, huh? So I don't keep much. You're not playing with it? Donate it. It's in good condition? Sell it on Ebay. I keep more meaningful things, just not everything. So I work Sunday. Kind of already on the love/hate feeling. My back really hurts from standing, because let's face it, most my time is spent sitting. However, they will have a booth at the OC Scrapbook Expo and we're going to start pulling merchandise to sell there. Which will free up more space for new product and my crazy organizing. Have a good weekend!

What a day!

I have been bombared today! I finally finished the mini book for Austin's penpal! Thank goodness that's done. Here a sneak peek of it, but you can see the whole thing here http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?gallery=1&cmd=display&layout_id=1082380

Today I attended a funeral for my parents neighbor. It was really sad. She was only 59 and had been sick for many years and was on life support for the last 7 months. They decided she was suffering so much, so last week the family decided Linda would be better off in heaven. My neighbor, or my parents, are neighbors and have been since I was eight! I grew up with their kids, Dave & Jenny. I use to baby sit Jenny! Oh how time flies. My kids always go over to see what Jim (the dad) is up to in his garage. He buys old radios and fixes them and then resales them at flea markets. Linda was the boss....and everyone knew it. But the nicest lady and would always offer you a beverage, something to eat......I'm glad she's at peace now.

So I do have some great news......I'm really excited. I was offered a job at the Red Bee in Tustin to be their "Department Head of Scrapbooking!" Of course I'm thrilled....but scared too. I haven't worked in over three years! They said they are totally flexible with my schedule...how awesome is that? I start Friday night. I can't wait!

Well, I better run, I think Zachary may have fallen asleep. Grandma babysat today while I was gone....she doesn't enforce the nap schedule.