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Tired...

For some reason I am dead tired today. And I am tired of this yucky feeling that seems to be following me since Saturday. I'm not sick sick...just not feeling well. I have no clue if it's part of the healing process from my surgery or what. Anywho...off to work. My sis is on her way to florida for the rest of the week. Can you say...JEALOUS. I sooo wish I could go on a vacation. But alas, it's not in the cards.
I have the coolest kit by Kristin coming out soon. It's freaking awesome!! Think everyday type of kit. With a KA twist!

Bridal Shower

Been busy working on Bridal Shower stuff. I got these done. I tied ribbon around the top and want to attach some sort of red drink mix...if I have time and resources! Just thought I would share what I have been doing. It's all about the details, right!

Libby Weifenbach-alpha templates

Libby has some really cool alpha templates out today. You can pick the paper you want to create your letters out of so it is totally yours! I love them! I did some thank you cards with them. She also has a new camo alpha out this week. It can been see on the Science Olympiad layout. Zander took 2nd place in both his events and the school took 3rd place over all. VERY PROUD!! The kit used in the layout is called Can you see me now.

I'm Loving It

Did you know that the first McDonals opened its doors in April 1955?! Yep it's true. So we had lunch at the newly remodeled local chain today. I say newly remodeled...they did in the fall but we literally have NEVER been inside since then until today. We always use the drivethru.
Papers are from Libby Weifenbach's kit called Bee's Knees. Font is called McLawsuit. Love it! hahahaha

Love on a bike art

Today's challenge that I did was to lift some art work from the site: Love on a bike.

Top photo is the art I picked. Then you can see my lift from that.

April Portfolio Challenge

So SSD has these month long challenges going and you can earn % off discounts. So I am playing along this month. This is my first challenge. It was to lift a layout by Jule.

Flabuless-Libby Weifenbach

Libby has a super cool Weight loss kit out called FLABuLess! Bwahaha Love the name!
Anywho...I used a template by Simple Scrapper for a little contest they are having right now.

National news

So yeah...my little area has made national news. Ugh...nice. In the even tinier town next to me, is where the family lives who is making national news about the 'militia family'. And then the last son was picked up in the tiny town on the OTHER side of my town. Again, Nice. For pete's sake, what is wrong with all these hick country unemployed people around me. Bored? And the reason I used those adjectives is because Lenawee county has the highest unployment rate in the state. So I guess we have too much time on our hands and why not plot to kill someone and cause massive distruction at their funeral. Seriously folks, you give the rest of us a bad name. Or a worse name, I mean. I have had people ask me if I was worried, scared, etc....the answer is no more than another normal day. I mean we take extra precautions but we have been for a few years. So, no, I am not worried. It is what is. I guess you can't stop them if they really want to do something. I live with the comfort that when I do die, I am going to a better place anyways. So there you have it...I'm safe and sound and doing fine. Just living less than 10 miles from crazy people but hey...I don't really notice! I kinda blend in...

Libby Weifenbach- Bee's Knees

So this is my debut with Libby! I decided to go all hybrid with this one as I really needed these for a gift for a pair of twins at our school. They asked if I would make them one and they would pay me for it...so sweet! Needless to say, I didn't charge them.

NovaSure

I am finally awake enough to post. Procedure today was so far beyond what I expected!! wow...so easy. I only felt a tiny little cramping once during the injections but the rest was a piece of cake. He said it looked fabulous and feels I should have wonderful results. Crossing all that I own. Even if I have a 10% decrease/improvement, I would consider this a success. He feels I should have enough success to potential never have one again! ahh...really! I won't count on that at this point but for now...I'm happy. Good Bye Aunt Rosey!! It was nice knowing you but RIP!!

Surgery Friday

Just a heads up to my friends: Friday at 10:30 is my surgery. It's done right in the office and I will be there roughly 2 hours. I should be home and resting by 2pm-ish. If I am able, I will post how I am doing. If you don't hear from me, assume I am resting and doing fine. I will have Josh make some phone calls from my phone to those who must know right away! LOL
Family, Bev, Shell for sure. Cross all your parts that this works and I am done dealing with the issues.

I'm a Libby Lou Crew member!!!

So yeah...It's only taken me a year and half but I did it! LOL hahahahaha Some things are worth waiting for! For the next 6 months...I will have the honor of being Lou Crew Member!
Maybe my luck is changing?! It's been a downward spiral of sorts it seems for a few weeks so this is pleasing me very much! THANK YOU LIBBY!

Krystal Hartley-World is my Oyster

Krystal Hartley's new kit-the World is my Oyster. So soft and sweet. I used it to highlight my day outside with the youngest. He's such a goofball and I have no idea how he comes by it?!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

It was a gorgeous day today. Hit the 60's!!! So we went outside to soak up some vitamin D! Grabbed the little camera and snapped a few of us together. Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

We had lots of Green for dinner. Should be fun in a day or so?! LOL

She said YES!

FINALLY!!! Wahoo!! So happy for them! My SIL is now officially engaged! Couldn't be happier!

Kristin Aagard-buggalicious

Kristin teamed up with Allie of lliella designs this week to create BUGGALICIOUS. Oh my word...it's so stinking cute. And their styles of designing are a match made in heaven. Amazing! Kristin would fit in perfectly at SweetShoppe, I'm sure of it! But that's just my opinion. Which I am entitled too!

Pieces of Zander

After a totally crappy evening, I have this to make me smile. I think sometimes he just knows that I need him let go of the serious side and let it all hang out. I was just sitting with at the dining room table and my camera was sitting right next me so I picked it up and said to him, "I'm just going to take a picture of you studying." and the next thing I know he's hamming it up and being super silly. I just kept shooting. He's so serious as a rule and I love this side of him. Now if I could just figure out how I am going to pay my dang taxes. Anyone need a kidney, lung, blood, plasma? I'm willing to sell about anything right about now. Life is cruel but in the end...it doesn't really matter. What matters is that I have my family with me and I have given it my all. I just can't believe that for the first time in my life I have to PAY vs. getting a refund. I'm just in shock. This too shall pass.

No news yet

Still no word on my doctors appt/surgery date. We are playing phone tag. Found a cyst so not sure how that works now? I'm not having any issues with that side though. I think I have phantom pain!! heehee Leave it to me! Thanks for asking, it's just easier to post here than email you all privately. I have nothing to hide! LOL

Catch up

So things have been moving along really well for me and then out of no where...bam. I'm having some female issues that need addressed SOON. So I go tomorrow for an ultrasound and then I will know if I am able to have a procedure done or if I have to have a partial removal of said organs. So let's just pray for the minor procedure that is done in office.

Went to Ikea to with my sister and mom. Had a nice time. But I always feel overwhelmed when I am there. There's so much to see and I want it all and can't afford to have what I want! LOL I want a new kitchen, all new furniture, new bedding, new window treatments, new flooring. You see where this is going, right...I want NEW EVERYTHING! LOL

Found everything I wanted for the bridal shower. Got all the gifts for the guests, the favors, and few pieces for display! Ahh...production is good.

Lunch at applebees. Thanks Mom! 7 points for the day so far and it's 5:45...I need to go eat---again!

New kit coming from Kristin. I'm going buggy about it! I haven't been able to work with it yet either. Off to make dinner.

Oh and thanks for the advice last night Shell. I work her a note with the price I need and we shall see what happens. If nothing else, ebay here I come!

Krystal Hartley-Birds and Bees

She's done it again...Another Stinking cute kit!! Love the colors in this. Could be used for a Disney trip for sure! Love the black, red, yellow combo here! I will be back later with links on how to get this kit! Ok...I'm back!!! Here's where you can find this kit. Digi Files...how I love thee!

Kristin Aagard Collab-Vroom

Kristin has a new kit out!! It's a collab with SuzyQ from SO. And I just might have found a new FAVORITE Kit. This kit is amazing for those vacation photos, road trip, Nascar, motorcycle, Teen Driver, anything ROAD related. It's so awesome. The vehicles in this kit are the best ever. There's a motorcycle, semi, pickup, car, plus a few other vehicles in Suzy's cute part too! Seriously...This kit is a must own! Love it, love it, love it. And I just released...I probably shouldn't have posted this because I don't think it comes out until tomorrow. But I have a busy day tomorrow and you just have to see it NOW! I can't keep it to myseld any longer. Watch for it at SO tomorrow and ShabbyPickle soon!

Tangelo Heaven

Came home to this little package today! Yum...THANK YOU SHELL!!!!

Amazing! I'm glad they weren't frozen solid!! Yummmy!!!

Kristin Aagard-On the wind

Yet again...another kick butt kit from my Cyber Sister. I will never know how she does it because she's the most simple type of girl but has a brain of a monster! LOL Love ya girlie!

This kit is called On the Wind and is only available at the Shabby Pickle! Amazing stuff I tell ya!

Meredith Cardall-Finishing touches

New kit by Meredith with Lucky Smith Designs. It's kinda girly but doesn't have to be. More vintage than anything. Very soft and pretty! Nicely done ladies!

Ettes & Co.-Favorite Faces

Ettes and Company have a new kit coming out today called Favorite Faces! I'm sure you have few favorites. Here are mine!

Will's New Room!

It's DONE!!! Finally...oh my word...It took us 3 weekends to get this done. whew...I pray he loves it for a VERY LONG TIME! It took us long enough to do it.

Scappers overload

So for some reason I got out of the 'habit' of posting my layouts. I have been doing them but when I finish them, the designers don't have the kit available in the stores yet so I wait thinking I will post it when it DOES go in the store.. umm...well...I am lacking in memory cells, time, and motivation lately so I just simply dropped the ball. But it's time to get serious again. So here goes nothing....ready for layout overload?
By Meredith Cardall:

By Kristin Aagard:By Krystal Hartley:By Jennifer Fox:By The Ettes:

Winter Storm!!

Finally finally finally. We got snow! WAHOOO!! Hard to really tell how much due to blowing but I'd say more than 8" for sure. It's all light and fluffy! The windy will pick up today and they say 30 mph windy will cause 3-4 foot drifts! AHhhh...this is a MICHIGAN WINTER!! No school today! All but 2 of my patients have cancelled for today. I have a 3 & 4 o'clock and was told I don't have to come in if I don't want to so the jury is still out on whether I want to or not! LOL
My guess is no but we shall see. I might have to make the decision. Those two pts might just cancel on me! Then I won't feel bad about not going in.

Pics to come later. I have NOT ventured out yet. I have been taking pics from the house! I will be going out later today. We are going sledding after Zander's friend gets here. I'll take my little camera with us.

Oh...and guess who's lost even more weight this morning. I'm cooking with gas again!! FINALLY! Feels so good! Have I said yet how PROUD I am of myself? I truly I am. I'm so motivated and loving this journey. I just need to get that exercising thing down better. I will in the spring...promise.

Plateau GONE!

It took me 6 weeks to move out of the last 10 pound weight bracket. Then this BAM...I have lost 4.8 in ONE WEEK? WTH?? I have not done anything different this week than ever before. Other than less working out? My foot has been bothering me and with my crazy schedule I have not had time nor energy to bother with Wii fit stuff.

So I have officially lost 41.8 pounds! Now I will admit that sounds like a lot. Finally. And I think people are finally starting to notice. I had a patient walk in on Thursday and ask how long I have worked there? I laughed at her and go, oh 7 just years. And she looked at me and then goes...Oh my! You are my normal girl!? LOL She said, you look different. I said, Yeah, I cut my hair. And then the receptionist yells in, 'tell her the truth, you've lost nearly 40 pounds.'

So even in my baggie scrubs people are starting to see it. Finally. I think I need to go scrub shopping some time too but I just HATE it. I have to order from a catalog and I have no clue what size to get. Will I ever get to the point that I love to shop and try on clothes?? It's always been so depressing and ugly that I have just grown to hate it.

So anyways....YAY ME!!

Busy still

Can't seem to catch up. Need to get my house cleaned. It's killing me. I don't know how on earth it can collect so much stuff in just a matter of week. Geez...Off to get it done.

Out of sorts

I'm going through something draining and it's really bringing me down. Spent the last couple of days with a ton of tears rolling down my checks. Not sure exactly what my issue(s) are but I'm ready to have it move on out of the head/heart. This too shall pass.

On ward and upward. Sunshine is what I really need. I love my snow but I'm ready for some sun for sure. It can be cold..just shine!

I have had the honor of working with a huge collab coming to shabby pickle soon. And a super soft and lovely (purple) kit by KH and someone else! So life is not sooo bad, right! I need to learn to let things roll off my back. I don't need to carry any more weight on my shoulders right now. I hit 38 pounds gone today! I smell 40 and it smells so wonderful! Think I will feel the same when I say 40 in November?! LOL I doubt it! heehee

List Girl has a store front!

So as many of you know from little rants here, that I just adore List Girl AKA Christine Newman. I followed her Project 365 last year and was amazed when I saw the templates she was kicking out too. So, I find out today that she is now at Little Dreamers Designs!! Whoot!! And she's have a sale! I just picked up all the letter templates she has in her store to date. They are 25% off for then few days. I get NOTHING in return for saying this...I just adore her work and want to share my finds with you. I actually spent hard earned money on myself! Shocking, I know~

Anywho...for what it worth...I adore this lady. I feel like she's gonna think I am stalking her or something...which I guess in my own odd way, I am! LOL I know good things when I see them! And this is a real good thing!