I can't believe that I let my blog go!!!! I've been SUPER incredibly busy the past month.  I tried out for two teams at the Sweet Shoppe and didn't make either of them.  I didn't really expect to get the SweetShoppe Babe title, but I really did expect to get the Hybrid Babe gig.  It hurt pretty bad when I got my reject letter. 

Other than that, I've been busy with home life and school life.  The kids just finished their baseball season.  Finally we don't have practice every night...kinda.  Alex has already started a one night a week football practice AND he was asked to play on a tournament team for baseball. 

On the school front, we are winding down our year. State testing is finished, thank goodness!!!!  I decided at this busy time of year to take a class too!!!  I'm taking the Geology of Southern California.   I really like the class and only have two more assignments to complete.   I need to write a lesson plan on some aspect of So. Cal Geology and I have to make a visit to a place of geological importance.

On the design front....I'm thrilled to announce that I joined two new Creative Teams.  First, I'm on ScrapKitchen's layout team.  OMG, what a dream come true!!!! I've been a fan of Susan's since back in the day when she had her own store.

Secondly...Dani Mogstad asked me to be one of her altered girls!!!! OMG!!!! I've been a fan of Dani's for a long time too!!  In fact, I've been wearing a "fan" blinkie for a few months now. 

I'll leave you with a few of my most recent projects.... (click on them to view the credits)

Not only did I empty and clean the entire panty, but I managed to scrap three layouts too!!!

PONY
Dani Mogstad
---MVP

CK Handprint

CM
Shabby Miss Jenn
---Lil' Guys
---Flower Stand with Chef
Gina Cabrera

---Catch a Star

Shetland
Kiki Halbert
---Swing Batter

CK Typist

CK Handprint

SWEET as Sugar
Flergs
---Sugar & Spice
---Pink Paper Alpha
---Love Actually


CK Alis Writing

Hybrid Book Bag
Shabby Miss Jenn and Chef
---Flower Stand

Inspiration:

The Ultimate Paper Crafts Collection book by Leisure Arts

Easter 08
Shabby Miss Jenn
---Egg Hunting Time

CK Alis Writing

Oh Boy!
Amanda Heimann
---Life is Good
Flergs
---About a Boy
Shabby Princess
---Promise

I'll be back later with links.  I just wanted to get this stuff up before I left for work...yeah work.....

Ride
Gina Cabrera
---Snapshot of Spring
---Stamping the Yard
Shabby Miss Jenn
---Love Shack

CK Typist

CK Alis Writing

Cowboy

Flergs

---Deacon's Closet

---Basic Alpha (Grab bag Boy)
---More Wings (Grab bag Boy)

Gina Cabrera

---Snapshot of Spring
---Boo To You

---Holiday Jingle

---LIttle Bird Mini

---Being Framed Snippet

---Whirly Twirly Spring

---Forever Polaroid

---Lovey Dovey
Shabby Miss Jenn
---Winter Ponies

CK Alis Writing

Dream
Shabby Miss Jenn
---Freebie
---Weeds n' Daisies

CK Alis Writing

Mt. Lassen
Shabby Miss Jenn

---Shabby Snowkisses
---Egg Huntin' Time

---French Attic
---Signature Alpha Lower
Gina Cabrera

---Being Framed Snippet
CK Alis Writing

California Capitol
Gina Cabrera
---Snapshot of Spring
---Lovey Dovey
---Little Bird Mini

---Spring Blooms
---Being Framed Snippet
---March Idea Notebook
Flergs
---About a Boy

CK Alis Writing

OH man, the past month has been crazy for me.  I came down with that god awful flu, then Annika caught it, followed by Alex.  Jamie only caught a little of it.  I missed so many days from work.

Good news...I'm on a weight loss program.  I've been on the program since the end of January and I've lost 29 pounds so far!!!  The beginning of March was especially hard for me because of my birthday and a few out of town conferences. 

I've completed a few layouts in the last month:

25 pounds credits:
Impressions of Peace by Scrapbook Graphics

CK Alis Writing

Black Jack

Accident Credits:

Fancy Free by Songbird Avenue (Shabby Miss Jenn)

Vintage Getaway by Theresa Hernandez

Hand Stamped Alpha by Michelle Coleman

CK Ali Writing

Baby Girl Credits:
Girl Grabbag by Flergs

.....Pretty Papers

.....Pretty Frames

.....Girly Swirls

.....Girly Stitches

.....Dotty Alpha

Caramel Pudding by Flergs

Chocolate Berry by Flergs

Love Actually by Flergs

CK Alis Writing

Kim, the owner of Scrapbook N' Stickers sent me a PM at 2 peas a few weeks ago.  She said that she loved my gallery and that she was interested in having me join her Entourage (Creating Team).  I thought, oh, this is TOOOOOO GOOOD TO BE TRUE!!!!    I'm pleased to announce that I have accepted the position.  I'm THRILLED to get the chance to work with the NEW CHA releases.   

On a side note, I'm sicker than a dog.  Yesterday I attended a conference and the meeting room was FREEZING COLD, you know that cold that goes right down to your core?  I was colder than that.   We got home from the conference (about a 1.5 hour drive) and as I got in my car to drive home (someone else drove to the conference) I felt light headed and sick to my stomach.  Fortunately I only had a mile to drive.   I walked in the house, took my temp immediately, and saw that I was at 99 degrees.  The aches and pains started and all I could do was sleep on the couch.  I woke up an hour later, took my temp again and this time I was up to 102.  It was a HORRIBLE night.  Between the bouts of freezing and then frying up, I was in horrible pain.  My body was just trembling and every muscle, joint, and even my skin just ached.   At 2 am I couldn't lie in bed anymore.  I came downstairs and almost immediately felt better.   I've now got a NASTY cough, but the pain and the fever are gone.   I hope the worst of this is behind me!

OMG!!!  I can't believe how far I fell behind in my blog!!! Since my last entry I have about 10 more layouts to show off.  Call me the bad blogger, go ahead, I DARE you!!!

First up is... Little Ladybug.  These photos are from right before we moved from our old house. The kiddos found a ladybug in the backyard and brought it in.  Alex was trying to give it to Annika but she kept freaking out!  Finally the exchange was made. I used Love Shack by Shabby Miss Jenn, Caramel Pudding Glitter by Flergs, Black Jack, and CK Typeset

Next on the list is a layout featuring my girlfriend's new baby boy, Colton.  He is the MOST adorable baby.  I can't wait to meet him in person.  SHe (my friend) moved away and we communicate my phone, email, and instant messanger.  I have always wanted to create a layout using angel wings.  I used Lovey Dovey by Gina Cabrera, Wonderland by Gina Cabrera, December Idea Notebook by Gina Cabrera, Deacon's Closet Glitter by Flergs, CK Cursive, and CK Cute.

Last for this blog entry is Annika's Garden.   I used Kiwi Mocha by Amanda Dykan, Ladies Prefer Pink by Amanda Dykan, Kraft Papers by Amanda Dykan, and Caramel Pudding Glitter by Flergs.

More layouts later, it's time for me to think about going to work. :)