{almost half of 2009...}

is gone!!!
I haven't updated my blog in over a month, I haven't sat down to scrap anything in over two months. There just isn't enough time in the day and I have to be honest I have been taking less and less pictures every week. If nothing else I certainly need to get back to picture taking because I don't get to get those moments back.
My solution? Well I always thought it was weird to see those moms/wives with the big organizers that had every minute of the week scheduled, but I think I need to be one of those moms. I need to alot time to scrap, time to play and time to relax otherwise it just won't happen.
Hopefully this will be the answer and at the same time should help me get it together all around.

{busy is an understatement}

Although I am not a fan of being a SAHM, I have come to learn that you miss out on a lot when your a working mom. I was taking pictures everyday and blogging, scrapping, etc when I didn't have a job. Now I have a temporary position and I haven't taken a picture in over a month.
I was able to get some really fun shots of "the princess" however they were taken by dad!!!
Hopefully I will find some balance during the month of May - no promises though.
Okay I am going to try to at least start on a page tonight... and by start I mean at least pick out the photos and paper and maybe find my 3 embellishments... wish me scrap luck.

{i sewed}

I am so excited about this... I feel like I'm actually making some scrapping progress. Today I pulled out my Provo Craft mini sewing machine and actually used it. My best friend purchased it for me years ago and I think I used it one time... well I have been seeing all these layouts with stitching so of course I want to run out and get a sewing machine. I decided if I can't use the one I got as a gift then I darn sure don't need another one. So I sewed!!!
Now of I could just get started on using up all of my stash.... I will be good to go. I hope everyone has a great week.

{29 + ?}

I can't say that this day was any different than the rest.....
I was surprised to receive a cupcake at work today. Of course I took a picture since I knew I wouldn't have a cake and of course I didn't get around to uploading it. So, as you guessed I have no pictures to share.
I would like to say (on a positive note) that traffic today was not too bad... my drive home was only 30 minutes; compared to 1 hour and 10 minutes yesterday!!! That little bit of difference made for a pretty good day.
So even though the plan was to get back into scrapping today, I have decided to just relax and enjoy today and just in feet first tomorrow. I have already found some great sketches that I want to use and I plan on getting some pictures printed off tomorrow. Hopefully I can get enough to last through the weekend. I don't really have anything planned so I have plenty of time to get some scrapping done.
Okay well, my special day is coming to a close so I'm off to the land of dreams... until next time.

{working 9 to 6...}

does anyone else see the problem with that title?
I started my temporary gig today and I can't express how much I HATE Atlanta traffic. It's almost like everybody in the entire state is on the highway at the exact same time.
Don't get me wrong it was so nice to get out of the house again and go to work but wow.... at least I know what to expect now.
The 9 to 6 thing is really throwing me off... I'm a 7 to 4 kinda girl and I will do 8 to 5 if you really need me to, but 9 to 6. By the time you get home and get settled; guess what? Bedtime. LOL!
So we finish with March and move into April tomorrow. I plan on keeping up with my blogging and hopefully adding pictures again. I realize this page is pretty boring; but right now I'm pretty boring. Hopefully with the start of a new year for me... things will change.

{saturday night life}

I think this is about the busiest weekend I have had since this time last year (not including the weekends when I've been moving).

We started the day pretty late and headed to Dave & Busters for a birthday party. We spent about 3 hours there and of course the little Princess was in heaven. She loved all of the lights and sounds and although she hadn't had her nap she did pretty well. She did finally crash and burn about 2 and 1/2 hours in. We came home so that the adults could rest for an hour or so... and off we went again.

Our next stop was Gladys and Ron's chicken and waffles. I must say I was not excited about the idea of chicken and waffles together and neither was DH. Apparently EVERYONE else in Atlanta is a fan because we waited for over an hour for a table! Myself and DH and my SIL ended up ordering chicken and waffles. I however could not bring myself to eat them both in the same sitting. The waffle was good... but the chicken I had to put in a to go box to eat later.

I of course had to take some pictures to remember the event... as I am sure we will not be returning. At least it's something we can mark off of our "Atlanta To Do List"... I think the next thing that we will tackle on the list will be The Varsity.

{been meaning to...}

Okay so I can't believe that a week has already gone by and I haven't updated. I must admit, it's been busy though and overall it was a pretty great week. I can't believe how fast the month is flying by. Only 4 more days until my birthday; not sure how I feel about it yet.
Anyway, I was pretty excited to find out that I won the theme contest over at Mosh Posh. I can't wait to see what the ladies come up with for the month... they always produce such great pages. If you get a chance check out the kit for April... I am lovin' the new Thickers!!!
Now if I could just win something in the Spring Fling online shop hop it really will be a good month.
We are getting ready to head out of the door but hopefully I will update again very soon, at least 2-3 more times before the week is out. I have been scrapping and I have been meaning to post a couple of layouts but I found out after I finally found the AA batteries that I knew I had purchased... that somehow I have managed to break my point and shoot camera. (it comes on, but won't take pictures... needless to say I am sad). Of course I have been fiddling with it for the past few days trying to make it work, not sure why because I don't know the first thing about digital camera. Wonder how much it would cost to get it fixed - however nowadays I can probably just buy a new one for next to nothing.
Okay... off we go.

{movie weekend}

Somehow I have figured out a way to watch three movies this weekend with hopefully one more tonight. All of the movies were pretty good and one of course had me crying for no reason at all.
I watched; Mirrors (horror), What happens in Vegas (comedy), Made of Honor (girly comedy) and I hope to finish the weekend off with Saw IV (horror - which I have already seen, but I love horror movies). You know sometimes I think I love movies too much but then I come to my senses and think - No Way! Oh and I almost forgot I watched Brown Sugar again.
As for scrapping - I got nothing done. I didn't even take a picture of the few pages that I have been able to complete because I can't seem to find one AA battery in this entire house. Maybe I will have better luck tomorrow because I know there is at least one pack somewhere in the house.
I was able to get my coupon binder all organized and ready for use again. I tried this whole coupon thing before and failed miserably. I just can't wrap my head around stockpiling things. However I am going to try to commit to at least use the coupons to save some money at the grocery store. I mean now a day we all want to save money right?
Okay, well while I am waiting on my movie to download from On Demand (greatest invention ever). I plan on organizing my old scrap sketches and idea pages. If nothing else when tomorrow morning comes I will 95% more organized then I was on Friday.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!!

{spring has arrived}

I must admit that I spent most of my day indoors. We did go do some bowling, which I am sure will me so much more fun once Lil C can bowl. Right now we divide our time between bowling and running after/entertaining the little one. Maybe we can find one of those fake bowling alleys that have the little balls so that she can participate.
Dad did take the princess to the playground to run around and play and slide so at least there was some outdoor fun for the day. I haven't had a chance to check and see if he took pictures yet. Of course dad isn't as anal about the camera and capturing everything on film. Although when he does grab it and take pictures he always gets great shots.
Okay well I don't feel like scrapping and believe it or not I am 85% organized at this point and my desk is 98% clean so I might just head to bed. I came to realize yesterday that I will be turning another year older in about 11 days... wow time is flying by.

Hope everyone had a great first day of Spring!!!

{st. patty's day}

Happy green day to everyone. It's been pretty quiet here today, we took a picture to compare with last year and although I haven't had a chance to do so, I know there is a major difference. Last year our baby girl was only 4 months old and now she's 16 months... time really does fly by.

I am still busy simplifying my process over here and my "ready made" kits are working wonders... I can just grab the one I think works best and add whatever extra embellishments I think I need and I'm done. Using my sketches has been helping as well and I went back to using my challenge can again.

I shake it up and pick the first three tiles that fall out - for my last project they were; bling, journal spot and rub-ons. It keeps me from using the same thing every time and from constantly trying to figure out exactly what to use. I have definitely had less scrap related stress and I don't waste time like I use to looking for ideas and wasting hours browsing the internet for inspiration.

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!