Its Here...Fall

With the rain outside my window, the heater coming on and the apples sitting in a box on my kitchen floor, I can't deny that Fall is officially here.


Fall/Autumn is not my favorite time of the year. I know many people like it, I am not usually one of them. Those who know me, know I like it hot, (okay maybe not hot but definitely warm!) I like to go outside barefoot. I like to be in the pool. I LOVE to sit on my porch on a warm summer night with a good book or a good friend to talk to.

Fall means snow and cold are just around the corner! It means kids stuck in the house with no where to go. It means mud tracked into the carpets. I just don't like it.

That being said, there are things I guess I do enjoy about fall.
*I love the bright colors of the trees as they change.
*I enjoy sipping hot chocolate from my favorite mug in the mornings.
*I truly and thoroughly love the holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and CHRISTMAS!!
*I like finding a new hoodie, and making it my favorite for the season. (this year its a BYU-I hoodie-go figure)
*I enjoy soup for dinner (quick, easy and oh so good!)
*I enjoy turning up the heat on my electric blanking, snuggling in and reading a good book.
*I like working on a new project, be it sewing, scrapbooking or something else.

and last but not least
*I love to spend a quite evening at home with the whole family because its to rainy/snowy/cold to go out.

Maybe this year I need to change my attitude a little. Maybe this year if I can't love fall, I can at least try and enjoy these other blessing it brings, as I wait for April to arrive.

Maybe...

Which Sports Car Are You?

I'm a Lotus Elise!

You believe in maximum performance and minimum baggage. You like to travel light and fast, hit the corners hard, and dance like there's no tomorrow.

"Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

That was kind of fun. Try it!

D5's Halloween Jokes

When does Dracula find time to eat?
During his Coffin break.

What is the vampires favorite dish?
Ghoulash!

She made me laugh so I thought I would share.


PS Happy Birthday T!

Best Friends Mini Album

I have really been into Mini Albums. They are so fun to do and they are perfect for a single event or person.

When D3 and BFF get together its always a party. These pictures were taken with a cell phone so they were not the best but I just had to scrapbook them.

I used paper from Sandy Lion and my Bind-it-all (a must have for making mini albums!)

So much fun. I hope you enjoy it.

New Classes and a long week

Last week was a long week. I worked 12 to 14 hour days almost everyday.

I hope this week goes a little better. (I say that every week... Sometime it will be true.)

Friday I spent a good part of the day with my mom and sister at the scrapbook expo. We didn't get a lot done but it was fun to just relax and visit.

Here are a couple of classes I will be doing this quarter

The Give Thanks class sold out at both stores the first night we offered it. So it looks like I will be doing two more classes for it. I also had a lady call and order 40 kits for a Super Saturday.




This class is not full yet but looks like it could be soon. After having to cancel a few classes last quarter its a good sign.



The best thing I did all week was attend the Youth Fireside on Sunday night. The speakers talked about some of thier experiences on a 3 month trek. The sister inspired me. She talked a little about finding perfection in this life by setting aside all those things we think we should be doing and focusing on those things we know we should do. I can't express it the way she did but I was lifted up. It was the boost I had been needing. I am so glad that the stake invited the parents to attend. It was just what I needed.

For those who have asked, D1 is doing well at college. She has been called to serve as the HFPE leader in her singles ward. She loves her roommates and her classes. I text her almost daily (I can't believe how much I miss her!) She loves college and we are happy for her.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Mini Tag Birthday Album

Here it is.

This is a fun little book to do. I hope you enjoy it.

Home Decor Items

I have been playing again. Getting stuff ready for classes and just trying some new things.

And here is another one. I will be doing a class for this at heartland.