Welcome 2010!!!

Well, I must say that 2009 has not been my favorite year. Besides Jim being laid off, getting swine flu/throw up flu/cold/migraines, etc., we did have some good moments ... Bri starting high school, Cassie in 4th grade, me starting my 5th year of teaching, dancing at my parents church where on girl was saved. I must say that through it all God is still good. We dealt with a lot of junk this year. A LOT! BUT through it all Jesus was right by our side. How we have been able to function is by the Grace of God. Literally. Looking back, I would not want to do this year again, but I can see how we were carried through it all. Our family gave to us in so many ways, our friends support and prayers, it all adds up. So, I am glad 2009 is over and can't wait to see what God has in store for us in 2010. I pray that as this year comes to an end, that you too can look back and see God's hand upon your life ... through the good times and the bad.


Well, some fun/exciting/thrilling news ... last year I applied to Traci Reed's Creative Team. {Traci sells over at Sweet Shoppe Designs. } I was turned down, but in her "no" letter, she gave a list of what she looks for when picking members. Even though I was sooo disappointed to get a no, I took to heart what she had put down and started changing how I scrapped. I am very proud to say, that one year later, I WAS PICKED TO BE ON HER CREATIVE TEAM!!!!!! Yeah me!!! So here are some layouts that I just love that I have created with her stuff. I am also including layouts from other designers as well just because I love them sooooo much! ;-)


From Traci:

From WM[2]:

From Daydreamer Designworks Store:

Catch up ...

Well, life has been busy as I am sure it is for all of you. We are getting ready to perform in our Christmas production at church, the girls have one more week of school {one more week of work for me!} and Jim has been working, working, working. What a guy. :-) I haven't been keeping up with this neglected blog ... so sorry ... but I wanted to drop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!! We are so blessed this year and during this season of Joy, I wanted to bless you. Where ever you are, what ever you are doing, what every you are going through. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and keep you this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas,
Heidi

Guesting ...

So for the month of November, I have the privilege of guesting for Traci Reed & Eva Kipler over at Sweet Shoppe Designs. I thought I would share with you what I have created so far:

From Eva:

From Traci:

As you can see they create amazing kits!! Besides enjoy the above, we are doing pretty good as a family. We have not been sick ... hallelujah!! But, we are on Thanksgiving break. Brianna is making a 1800's dress with her grandma right now for a drama project. should be interesting when it is done. ;) Cassie has been hanging out around the house waiting for Jim to finish work so that he can work on the beds ... sigh ... yes. Almost a year later he is still trying to finish them. :) I have been doing the same old thing. Heather and I started back up Tripleshots, so if you feel like a photography challenge, head over there. This month, the challenge is to take a picture with leaves. It has been fun pulling out the camera again.

I pray you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have so many things to be thankful for this year ... especially the little things. May God truly bless you and your family.

Digital Scrapbook Day!!!

This Saturday is a day a lot of us can't wait for ... it is where we celebrate out "addiction" to scrapbooking and the friendships that we have online! I personally will be hosting two different challenges. The first starts on Friday at Funky Playground Designs. It will be a scrap by numbers challenge and there are two $5 gift certificates to the store up for grabs! This challenge will run through the weekend so you have plenty of time to finish! I will also be hosting a Speed scrap at Daydreamer Designworks on Saturday at 10 a.m. PST. If you participate, you will receive this kit by Designs by Jen Yorko!! She let me pick out any kit in her store, so I tried to find one that would work for both boys & girls ... isn't it ADORABLE!!! Also:
Jennifer's store

Also, one of my designers is retiring. :-( She is having a huge sale so head over to her store to pick up some amazing templates!!

Sick ...

Oh my word. I have never been as sick as I have been these last two weeks. I came down with the H1N1 and that turned into pneumonia. Never have I lacked that much energy. Just the thought of getting up killed me. Jim unfortunately came down with the same thing 3 days later. We were a mess. My parents wanted to come down and help, but there was no way I could let them in my home and have them get sick like Jim did. I felt so bad. The girls ended up at Jim's parents house for about 6 days. That was soooo hard not having them here, but at the same time it was a huge relief. We were blessed beyond words with what our friends and neighbors did for us. EVERYONE commanded us that we if needed anything, we were to call them. I finally broke down and did. Each friend/neighbor got a call from me ... I need cough syrup ... I need a dinner ... etc. They were right there with what we needed. It was a HUGE blessing. This is something I hope no one ever goes through. There are no words to describe it. Jim and I just look at each other and know how hard it was. So, today I took the last of my antibiotics the sun is shinning, the girls are at school (which I drove them to!), my husband has a wonderful job and God is in control. I pray you all are having a healthy day that involves hugging you family. :-)

CT Call!!

Wendy is one of the nicest designers out there, so if you have ever thought about being on a CT or ♥ Wendy's stuff ... apply!! I ♥ Wendy. :)