Christmas Crafts

Here are a couple things I made for Christmas gifts.

I will give a book that I have read and I think and hope the person I give it to likes it lol and I made this book marker to go with it.

 I challenged some of my craft friends to make ATCS. I made mine I hope I will get one back.

  I hope the person I gave it to enjoys it. Crochet snowflake garland

 You no I made a card and I forgot to scan it. Oh well Chow
 

Well?

1. Its December, you got your Christmas shopping done? started?
2. Christmas cards sent out?
3. Any presents wrapped?
4. Do you know what your buying for everyone? 

Isn't the holidays so much fun, the list can keep going and going. I use to be a person that just loved Christmas, any more I could live without all the drama that goes with it. Wrong color mom, wrong size, she wanted this I didn't etc...

Well my kids got a rude eye opener coming. They are not getting allot for Christmas! With not working and the cost of everything else it will be a year to be thankful we are together and a warm roof over are heads,. Don't get me wrong they are getting gifts, but it is going to be what they need mostly.

I have some of my shopping done cyber Monday made that allot easier, and one trip to the mall and I will be done. I have not wrapped anything except the things I had to mail. I sent a few cards out and I am thinking about sitting down and making a couple more. I also need to get out the decorations. I'm not doing the whole house, but I will put a tree up in most of the rooms.


Don't get stressed out its not worth it. Just go with the flow and don't over do it.

Have fun watching the Christmas movies, I know I am.

Merry Christmas


Love Ya All
Teresa

Whats Happening in December 2011

# 7 Pearl Harbor Day
# 12 Poinsettia Day
# 21 Chanukah lasts 8 days
# 22 Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year)
# 23 Festivus - for the rest of us!
# 25 Christmas
# 26 Boxing Day
# 26 Kwanzaa
# 27 National Fruitcake Day
# 31 New Year's Eve

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in November 2011

# 1 All Saint's Day
# 1 Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
# 2 All Soul's Day - usually on the 2nd
# 6 Daylight Savings time ends gain 1 hour of sleep
# 7 Eid-Ul-Adha
# 8 Election Day -please exercise your right to vote
# 11 Veteran's Day
# 13 Sadie Hawkins Day
# 17 Great American Smokeout - third Thursday
# 20 Universal Children's Day
# 24 Thanksgiving Day
# 25 Black Friday
# 27 Advent begins

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Update

I'm still working on the Christmas gift and its coming along slow, but faster every time I sit down and work on it.

Christmas

   Christmas use to be my favorite holiday. I loved decorating the house, wrapping the gifts, making homemade bows, I even made curtains. LOL I know I'm funny, but as I have gotten older and the kids are growing I just didn't have the time or the care to decorate any more.    
   Well this year I'm home and not working and I'm going to try to bring things back out that I haven't seen in years.
   I started with making a gift, not sure who its going to but I'm doing it. I will try to remember to share it when I'm done making it.
   I'm going to get out the Christmas cards that I started to make a couple years ago. So there will be a couple lucky people to get them.
   I even started a list of the gifts I'm getting. So I think I'm doing pretty good. 
   If anyone has any fun projects for the kids let me know.
   Whats your thoughts on Christmas this year? 

 

Changes

 Everything is changing around me. 
 Just looking out my window and seeing the leaves falling off the trees, oh I love fall. It has to be the pretties time of the year.
 The kids are growing up way to fast, the things I have missed doing with them makes me sad but the things I have been able to do with them makes me smile.
 I have a home that is building more and more memories, even with the bad memories we are here and together.
 Friends that I don't get to see know that I have not forgotten about them, even if its just from a poke.
 My parents- Oh how much I love you two, we have had are ups and downs but you have always been there for me. I wish we could spend more time together.
 My son is starting a family, I hope that your life is full of smiles, laughter, and hugs. I love you baby and never forget it.
 And Layne I wish I could stand at your side like I did at one time, family is everything. I miss you more then you know. (note need to call Layne) LOL
 Grandma and Ed u are missed. Love you both.

 I hope everyone has a great day. Love Ya All


 

Whats Happening in October 2011

# 1 International Day for the Elderly
# 7 Yom Kippur
# 10 Columbus Day observed
# 10 Thanksgiving Day in Canada, 2nd Monday
# 12 Sukkot begins at sundown
# 15 Sweetest Day 3rd Saturday
# 16 Boss's Day
# 22 Make a Difference Day 4th Saturday
# 24 United Nations Day
# 31 Halloween

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in September 2011

# 2 VJ Day, WWII
# 5 Labor Day
# 11 Grandparents Day the first Sunday after Labor Day
# 17 Constitution Day
# 21 International Peace Day (UN)
# 23 Autumnal Equinox
# 23 Native American Day the fourth Friday of the month
# 28 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in August 2011

# 1 Ramadan begins
# 3 National Watermelon Day
# 10 National S'mores Day
# 13 Left Hander's Day
# 14 V-J Day
# 15 Feast of the Assumption
# 15 World Youth Day date varies widely
# 30 National Marshmallow Toasting Day

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in July 2011

# 1 Canada Day (Dominion Day)
# 4 Independence Day
# 22 Hammock Day ...relax and enjoy!

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in June 2011

# 6 D Day, WWII
# 14 Flag Day
# 19 Father's Day
# 19 Juneteenth Day
# 21 Summer Solstice (The longest day of the year!)

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in May 2011

# 1 May Day
# 5 Cinco de Mayo
# 6 National Teacher's Day
# 9 MY BIRTHDAY LOL
# 8 Mother's Day
# 8 VE Day, WW II
# 13 Friday the 13th - the only one in 2011
# 17 Armed Forces Day
# 24 Victoria Day (Canada)
# 31 Memorial Day official date, celebrated date varies

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Whats Happening in April 2011

# 1 April Fool's Day
# 1 International Tatting Day
# 1 National Walk to Work Day 1st Friday
# 15 Income taxes due
# 17 Palm Sunday
# 18 Patriot's Day Third Monday
# 19 Passover begins at sundown, lasts 8 days.
# 22 Earth Day (U.S.)
# 22 Good Friday
# 24 Easter Sunday
# 27 Administrative Professionals Day formerly "Secretaries Day"
# 28 Take Your Daughter to Work Day 4th Thursday
# 29 Arbor Day always the last Friday in April

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

31 Day Challenge

16: Your least favorite chore.

 

 

I like cooking, but I don't like doing the dishes.

31 Day Challenge

15: Something that bugs you.

 

Backstabber- Someone that goes behind your back instead of facing u.

 

31 Day Challenge

14: One thing you want to do before you die.

 

 

I would like to go away with a few friends to a spa resort and not have to worry about money.

31 Day Challenge

13: How you relax.

I enjoy playing on the computer, and reading a good book.

Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Mom

We tried to surprise her but with the weather not everyone got here in time.

We all love you Mom!

Snow Snow Snow

This is what my house looked like on Friday morning March 11. It was pretty.

My house is in there somewhere!

31 Day Challenge

12: Something you do every day.

I do pretty much the same thing that I posted the other day.

Clean, play with the kids, play on the computer, cook, laundry.

I would like to get back into scrapbooking.

31 Day Challenge

11: A photo that makes you laugh.

 

 Ok the story behind this photo is-

We had a girls weekend at camp and we were trying to get a picture of the 4 of us. We were using the timer on the camera and of course it was not working out well. We were trying to keep it together because we were laughing so hard. We had a great weekend.

 

31 Day Challenge

10: Your favorite room in your house.

I guess I would have to say my living room, that is when its clean. LOL 

I like it open and nothing around. Ignore the kids things laying around.

I do have to say right now it needs cleaned bad.

Have A Great Day

31 Day Challenge

9: Your most treasured item. 

This is another tough one. I can't figure out one thing so I'm going to make a list of 9 most treasured item/things.

1. I treasure my family 
2. I treasure my friends
3. I treasure my camera
4. I treasure having a home with the things in it that makes my life easier
5. I treasure my computer. Without it I would never of gotten to meet the people that I know now.
6. I treasure the right to be able to think and do what I want.
7. I treasure nature
8. I treasure my pictures
9. I treasure LIFE

“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”

 

 

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

 Maria Robinson quotes

Quotes 

31 Day Challenge

8: A birthday celebration.

 

 They grow way to fast.

These 2 pictures were taken in 2007. There birthdays are 3.

 

 

 

 This pictures was taken in 2009.

 

 

 

31 Day Challenge

7: Something you use every day.

Well this is a easy one

Have a Great Day everyone!

31 Day Challenge

6: A favorite memory.

 

 This is tough but I will have to pick one and that will be the cruise that we took my son on for graduation. I have never seen him smile as much as he did that whole week and he deserved it. 

 

He got the new shades and was trying to not smile this was in Mexico.

On the ship.

Hati

Ship

 

 

 

31 Day Challenge

5: Your day.  

 

 My day is filled with watching my kids grow.

Love you guys

Other then that it is playing on the computer, cleaning, cooking, laundry, but I would much rather spend time with the kids.

Have a Great Day and enjoy everyday.

31 Day Challenge

Day 4: An experience that made you who you are today.

This one is a definite chalenge for me. I can not think of ONE experience. 

Growing up tho was not always easy nor hard, we made the best out of what we had, and that is what I do now, make the best out of it. 
My parents showed me love. We worked hard together and played hard together. They made us a family and showed us that family means everything. 
I have one brother and I wouldn't trade him in for the world, he loves me, he cares about me and would do anything for me.


They have made me independent, caring, loving, brave, hard working and make me feel beautiful all pulled into one.

31 Day Challenge

Day 3: A picture of your favorite TV show cast.

Hmmmm I don't watch a lot of T.V. I was working the afternoon shift for a while and I don't even know what is on anymore. Here are the 2 shows I do get to watch that I like.

31 Day Challenge

Day 2: A picture of yourself and the person you're closest with.

This is a picture of me and my mom. We do almost everything together and I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else. This picture was taken at Longwood Gardens, we had a great day. I can't wait till are next trip. I hope its soon. Love you mom

31 Day Challenge

Day 1: A picture of yourself with 10 facts.
Picture of me "I do not like pictures of me" taken today just for this Challenge.

Ten Facts About Me

1. I enjoy out door activities (camping, gardening, walks, etc)
2. I'm a stay at home mom again and loving it
3. I do not like snakes yuck yuck yuck
4. I love to cook but don't like cleaning up after myself
5. I love waking up to the sound of birds chirping
6. Nothing is better then a chicken patty with swiss cheese on flat bread
7. I like vacations
8. I like to take pictures (not of myself tho)
9. I like to be creative
10. I like being at home and not running all over the place

Thoughts

Sharing?


Sharing the joint use of a resource or space. Do you think kids know this? In its narrow sense, it refers to joint or alternating use of an inherently finite good, such as a common pasture or a shared residence. Do you think husbands know this? It is also the process of dividing and distributing. Do you think family knows this? Apart from obvious instances, which we can observe in human activity, we can also find many examples of this happening naturally in nature. Is this really true? When an organism takes in nutrition or oxygen for instance, its internal organs are designed to divide and distribute the energy taken in, to supply parts of its body that need it. True Flowers divide and distribute their seeds. Some In a broader sense, it can also include the free granting of use rights to a good that is capable of being treated as a nonrival good, such as information. Sometimes true and sometimes false Still more loosely, “sharing” can actually mean giving something as an outright gift: for example, to “share” one's food really means to give some of it as a gift. Yes truly there are many that share all they can and there are others that take and never look back. Please help my kids your kids my family and don't forget the hubby how to share and take. 

“Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.”

 William Arthur Ward quotes

“When you dream alone, with your eyes shut, asleep, that dream is an illusion. But when we dream together, sharing the same dream, awake and with our eyes wide open, then that dream becomes reality!”     “Happiness is not so much in having or sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”  Norman MacEwan quotes

Whats Happening in March 2011

# 8 International Women's Day
# 8 Mardi Gras(Fat Tuesday)
# 9 Ash Wednesday
# 13 Daylight Savings Begins at 2:00 a.m.
# 15 Ides of March
# 17 St. Patrick's Day
# 20 Purim begins at sundown
# 20 Spring (Vernal) Equinox
# 20 International Earth Day - also called Sun-Earth Day
# 25 Feast of the Annunciation

Here is were I got my info http://www.holidayinsights.com/everyday.htm. To see more go there and check it out.

Thoughts

Love?

• share it
• take it
• give it
• cherish it
• live it
• need it
• leave it
• worship it
• value it
• seduce it

To love is nothing.
To be loved is something.
To love and be loved.....
is everything.
by Cookie Monster

Never apologize for what you feel. It's like saying sorry for being real.

by CAMMi BABYYY

Im not lucky, im blessed .

by Luciana


 http://www.best-love-poems.com/love_quotes.htm

Thoughts

Has anyone ever thought about what it would be like if your life took a different turn then what it did.
That maybe if you could just of changed one thing it could of been different.
Don't forget that one change could make things better or make them worse then the way it is now.

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

Maria Robinson

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

Ashley Smith

Congrats Chris

Graduation Day 2010

                                               
                                                      We are all so proud of you!

Even tho I miss seeing your smile, hearing you laugh, watching you grow, having you right at my side I know that this was the best thing for you to do.

I felt that all the hard work was going to pay off and it has look at you my little boy has grown up.

Don't miss the smile

We all Love U

 

 

I have to say I didn't iron his robe this time I thru it in the dryer and poof the wrinkles GONE. LOL I wasn't taking the chance.

Chris got a full time job from his internship.