*SmiLe*

Stress aside, life is pretty good right now! Taking a cue from Sharyn's blog, here are ten things that made me smile this week:

1. My shower. Of course. I've been randomly grinning the last few days, just thinking about it. I think I'm still in shock that they were able to suprise me!

2. My dress. This goes with number 1 considering this is all that I had planned to be doing on Wednesday night...:D

3. Everyone that tricked me this past week:
JEFF: So what's your plan for Wednesday night?
So what's your plan for Wednesday night?
So what's your plan for Wednesday night?
So what's your plan for Wednesday night?
How did I not notice? He asked me SO many times. And then when I said I was going to coffee so I'd wait to eat dinner til then he said good. I thought he was saying that so I'd save money and not eat twice!
MARIJANE: Can you come over at 7:00? (me saying I'm going shopping and I'd like to go later, much later) Okay 7:30. Are Paula and your mom coming? (And how did I not think anything of it when Katie, Jenny, Gretchen, Kaitlin, Molly, and Jean were there when there were only supposed to be two or three other people?)
KAYLA: She said the boss told her to go home as soon as [boy's name] left after lunch. Normally she's mad when that happens. She wasn't mad. Even what I commented, "She's sending you home NOW??" She just smiles and says, "Probably because you said something yesterday." (Long story short, I was sticking up for her.)
PAULA: She says she's going out for her Valentine dinner a day early and MUST go to see my dress at 7:00. 7:30 is just too late.
JEFF again: Did you call my mom, she's wondering why you didn't call. (His mom should never have known that I was going to call)
KAYLA again: I told her I was going to try on my dress that night and asked if she wanted to come. I have yet to see a bridesmaid dress on someone (when it actually fits). She tells me at first "Yeah! I want to see your dress!" A little later she tells me "I don't know, I have to paint trim for my Mom and Dad." Then later, "I'm getting out early so I'll probably be able to go." And later still, "I don't know if I'll be able to make it, I'll call you if I can."

4. Dan and his exercising. He's so into it right now. Right now he's reading and doing the moves in: Fit and Fabulous in 15 minutes. He holds each pose for literally 2 seconds.

5. Our new car. Yeah, it's material but I can't tell you how nice it is to go from a car with 200K plus miles to a car with 30K. I do still have to drive the 200K one but it's nice to have a break. It makes me think "wow, this is what a car feels like!"

6. Archie comics. I'm not sure if that was this week but I was reading good old Archie comics recently and I actually laughed. I'm not sure if I've ever done that. It was late. I don't even remember what was so funny about it now.

7. Kids at work. When they say "yes'm," "Miss Klayla," "Fe fi fo fum," and respond "Mommy" when asked what their mom's name is. (I have actually had kids who say "Hey that's my mom's name!" when someone writes 'MOM.')

8. People who smile at you in the store or on the road while you're driving. Such a little thing, but it's nice!

9. Seeing people I know while I'm out shopping. It's starting to feel like a small town considering how many familiar faces I see out and about it H-town and Brighton!

10. The tips and ideas I get from fellow scrappers. Like using nail polish on pages to add shine and glitter (it's cheap too!). And buying vellum in bulk to save money. By the way Sharyn, 500 sheets was the smallest pack they had. It was $50 which is a steal compared to the prices I've seen. But alas, what would I do with the remaining 400 sheets? Thanks nonetheless!

Have a great weekend!

(My spell check isn't working for some reason so I apologize if I left any spelling errors.)

THANK-YOU!!

Thank-you so much to everyone that came to my shower! And of course, thank-you for all the wonderful gifts! For anyone who was not there (Amanda, JEN, SARA, EMILY) :) I was SO suprised. I went over to Marijanes to try on my dress because she had the trim on and whatnot, yeah right. You sneaks. Of course I was already crying when I had my dress on so when I came downstairs I was still a little emotional so I was laughing so hard and crying at the same time! As we were walking down the stairs Marijane stepped to the side and I was thinking, 'what am I the queen or something?' That was before I heard the big "SUPRISE" and saw all the people! I got so many games (and coffee makers) so I guess I'll have to have game night at my place!

I had SO much fun! Thank-you, thank-you!

My New Ride...

Is with Jeff. We bought a car this past Saturday, a Chevy Malibu, navy blue. It's kind of depressing, you can't keep a dark car looking too nice in the winter. Darn salt. Anyhoo, I'm actually going to pick it up from Jeff's work this morning so I can drive it to work. He's taking it up north for their snowmobile weekend with a car full of guys. Eeks. Should I be nervous?

I'll have to take some pictures after we wash it. :)

Tag, You're It!

The Rules:
You must post the rules before you give your answers.
You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name.
Each fact must begin with that letter.
If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name.
After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers.
At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details)

S-Scrap booker, I WILL have a wedding album someday :)
U-Utilizer of many crafts (at work). I try to use more than just paper and paint.
E-Engaged to Jeffery! :)

I will tag:
Mom
Jen
Sharyn

I've got answers

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
No
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Two days ago
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Most days
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Honey ham
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No, although I do often call the kids from work "my kids"
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I hope so
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Yes, but not as often as I once thought
8. IS JESUS OUR SAVIOR AND DID GOT RAISE HIM UP? Romans 10:9
Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
No!! I'd be afraid the bungee would snap!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Honey bunches of oats
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Nope
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Not wezactly
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Peppermint out of the carton or Our Strawberry Blond from ColdStone!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Whether or not they are smiling
15. RED OR PINK?
Red
16. WHAT IS YOUR MOST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOU?
I usually recognize my mistakes and faults and try to correct them (that doesn't mean I'll admit to them) :)
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
All my sisters who have moved away
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Nope, this isn't an email. If you post it on your blog that would be better!
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Khaki pants and white slippers
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Leftover white bean chicken chili Yum!
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Jeanie, Maggie's feet, Waylon, Kaitlin, Molly, Dan, chip bag, keyboard, car
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHATCOLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Yellow
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Fresh cut grass, aftershave, cedar, dissinfecting wipes for your hands
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
JoAnn, a parent from work
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Sure, sure
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
hockey, skiing I suppose
27. HAIR COLOR?
Blond, duh
28. EYE COLOR?
Gray
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Nope, and I don't even eat carrots very much
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Lots of stuff with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings, I'm a scaredy cat!
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Anne of Green Gables...haven't finished that one yet! ;)
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Red
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
You can't have one without the other, right now I'm enjoying winter
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Both of course!
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Cheesecake probably
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
What kind of question is that, this is one a blog!
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
blah blah
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
The Memory Keepers Daughter
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Compaq, probably the one that came with the computer
41. DID YOU WATCH T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Yes
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
Giggling kids or babies
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles just because that's how I spell my nickname :)
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Florida, but that changes in two months!!!!
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Sure, I'm a comedian....not. I scrapbook. And sometimes I blurt not so nice but very honest things to deserving people at work. Actually...that does make people laugh.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
McPherson
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
I want to see this on everyone's blog!

Hmm....

"I always wanted to do this" she said.
I didn't get a picture of the cake before. She made it in busybees, it had three clowns made out of frosting, it was pretty cute.

Beautiful Patterns ;)

Here is the rest of that paper, I could have sworn I had AT LEAST one more piece to match but I guess not. It's not actually the same line, the polka dots are by Bo-Bunny Press and the other two are the same line but they don't have a name on them.

And here is some more, with Jen in mind:


Now maybe I should put all that paper to good use...
Enjoy!