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The wonderful women at the Power of Moms has given me the opportunity to turn my sporadic disorganized ways around and they have generously provided a few copy of their program Mind Organization for one of my visitors. Why not have that be you?!?! Let's face it: embracing the chaos is not (I repeat NOT) a good long term plan. Especially if you want to make sure you make it to all of the birthday

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Either the folks at Blogger are peeking in my windows or they are extremely lucky. Upon opening up my dashboard, on my Blogger account, I noticed my blog's name was shortened to just "the chaos". It is a tad bit ironic that I am hoping to using "the chaos" blog to re-establish some order up in all of this mess that has become my day to day. I feel like I have been going full tilt for over the

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Wowzers! Count me in as one of those that have been bit by the couponing bug! I used to clip and match-up back when I was in grad school. I routinely saved about 40-50% on groceries but quit when Ben started offering to go to the store. The thinking behind the decline in clipping was that he was much more likely to pick up whatever it is that we needed with a few "sale" items thrown in on the

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In thinking about the things I would like to tackle as a resolution for 2011, I find that they all boil down to accountability and responsibility. I guess it has taken me to the ripe age of 32 that I can no longer swing through life by the skin of my teeth. From time to time I reflect on what may have happened had I applied myself fully. It seems simple that the more we apply ourselves the more

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I originally started this blog to post about my family...digital scrapbooking sort of jacked it away from me, but now I'm back to reclaim my territory. As my children get older, I see that it is ever more important to have a place to share those moments. So here it is! Enjoy!!!

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My good friend Val has been a busy girl! She has been designing and wants to share the goodies with you. She has a whole bunch of really cute kits. To help dish out the goodness, we are having a blog party! Below is a quick page I made using her Slice of Summer kit. Hope you like it! Just click on the pic and off you go!Here is a peeky-poo at the kit:Swing by her shop at Pretty Scrappy and check

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Here are a few I did for 1 kit calls! I think they turned out pretty cool! My favorite is the bottom, with me and Ben!

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I have been so busy lately. But not too busy for some layouts. Please visit my gallery at DST for full credits. Most of the products used are from Natural Designs in Scrapbooking.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams My review rating: 4 of 5 starsOver all entertaining read. I really liked Adams style of write. Concise and to the point but still a vivid image and over all story line.I was really entertained by some of the dialogue in the book, especially Ford's and Zaphod (sp?, sorry the book isn't handy). They definately had a few different ways at

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The girls are up to again. Creating another fabulous digi scrapping time at Sun Shine Studio Scraps! Challenges, Daily Download, Bingo, Speed Scraps, and Prizes!

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Just for fun I have a journaling challenge over at Artistic Scrap Design. Everyone that participates will receive a coupon code for $2 to my shop, no minimums or anything. Do the challenge and pick yourself up a paper pack or something!Here is something new I just put in the shop. I hope you like it!

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It's a blog party! Color Line Design's shop has been down for a few days, so we decided to kick off the reopening with a blog party! I don't have the whole blog list but here is a link to a responsible person. We are gonna be dishing out a super fun mega kit with all of the extras. Who doesn't like cool scrapbooking freebies? Here is a preview of mine:Yup! I did one too!!! I hope you like it and

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Big news on my front! I recently put a few new things in my shop. Yep, that's right! I said my shop. Nothing big, a few paper packs but I have more in the works! I hope you like them. The images are linked to the shop. Right now they are both only $2!!!!As a yay to me designing and also to feed the scrapping addiction of my friends at Color Line Design. I have also included an alpha freebie at

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Ok...so I am keeping my fingers crossed that my check comes in time for this sale. My wishlist is about maxed out and I am dying to get my hands on some of those yummy products!

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Here are a few layouts with my new computer...I can't seem to get my actions loaded so they seemed a bit odd to work with...well, maybe with some time it will seem like old times...lol! Credits: Holly Designs Credits: Colie's Corner and Crissy WCredits: Melissa Bennett, Eva Kiple, MandabeanCredits: Shabby PrincessThat's them in a nut shell for full credits and information visit my gallery at

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Vasco is such a sweetie...I was giving the prestigous...coveted...okay maybe not...but hey! I got an award!Isn't he a sweetie? You can check out his fabulous blog: here! He is a talented digi designer for Sunshine Studio Scraps so make sure you swing by and check out his fabulous work!So here are the rules for my award...there is always fine print! lol1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.2.

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Isn't this collab beautiful by Amy Sumrall and Krystal Hartley? I think it is just gorgeous and already have a few ideas to play with it. Amy also has a super cute add-on on her blog. But I am gonna have you go to her blog to check it out! Don't you just love surprises?!!!I hope to have a layout with his kit before I go uo north...if not then I'll just have to take my laptop!

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I get to go on vacation tomorrow!!! I am going up North with my 3 kids and my mom. My family has a cabin on a beautiful lake. Nothing to do and all day to do it...my kind of get-a-way! Too bad hubby has to work :( Also on a sad note I'm gonna miss a great week put on by some of my digi buddies. Check this out: So even though I can't take everyone with me on vacation, you guys can all still join

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People always said that I look like Linda Carter. Well it's offical: I'm a wonder girl!!!My primary role will be to leave love in the gallery, which I love to do anyway! I also get to be part of the party there and incourage the members and newbies of digi scrapping. So look for all of the news and great products that I will post on my blog. There is so much going on over there that it might not

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She also has a super cute freebie here on her blog!

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So the end of the school year swept me up in a whirl wind and I am only now catching my breath! Here are a few layouts to feast your eyes on...any one that knows me knows that I am just kidding... but any way here you go...Credits: One Scrappy Mom Credits: Victoria's {Chirpi} DesignsCredits: Blythe Evans (oh and by the way...I get to Guest CT for her this month!)Well, that's what I have been up

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Call made using the May Mega Collab Kit at Color Line Design.Come on and apply! You know you want to!!!

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Oh... National Scrapbooking day is coming up this Saturday...what does that mean for you? Tons of sales, chats, crops, and of course freebies!!! The first event I have to share with you is at Purple Paper Flowers. Come on over and join our brag book quick page exchange! I don't usually do quick pages or brag books...but thought it would be an extra goodie for my mom for mothers day!

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Yay! There are a lot of exciting things going on at Color Line Design! Lots of challenges, games, and prizes... It is now one of my favorite digital scrapbooking sites! Everyone is so super friendly...so if your looking for a supportive fun atmosphere...I'll see you there!

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There is an awesome contest at Chirpi...You can win 3 months of her new releases and all you need to do is create one layout with her products...You can even use her freebies...So what are you waiting for? Head over to http://www.chirpi.co.uk you have to be in it to win it! Best of luck!

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Oh no! I can't believe my Benson is going to be 3 in almost one week... how come with every kid, life just keeps getting faster and faster...soon enough I will just blink and a whole year will pass....too bad it couldn't go backwards too... Well I guess some stuff I am glad is behind me... and it is true that with each new day my kids amaze me more and more...so I guess I will take them getting a

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Credits: Rachel Martin, Theresa Hernandez, Amanda Dykan, One Scrappy MomCredits: Jennifer Schmitt Credits: Mari Koegelenberg and Sara JonesI was able to get a lot of scrapping therapy done this weekend... I have a few hybrid projects in the assembly stages as well... since tomorrow is Easter, I will have a lot of pics to scrap...we already have some from decorating the eggs... with three young

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Half the time I do not know if I am coming or going...for those of you that know me can appreciate that comment...Did I post that I am now a "Blue Belle" at Purple Paper Flowers? Basically, I am now a site CT...yay! I love the designers there and the terms are really managable... I look forward to getting to know all of the wonderful people over there!!!The following two pages is a dl layout I

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So Erica Zane has an Awesome new kit out called Lavendar Skies...check it out...So I snuck myself on her ct...shhhh don't let her know...so I could play with her kit...this is what I came up with...and since purple is my all time fav...doubt it will be my only lo with this kit...I love it...so fun and springy... Thanks Erica!!!!Okay now back to my own CT's before I get beaten with a wet noodle...

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okay so if you googled "naughty" you are probably not getting what you are looking for...hahahah...I have layouts piling up that I need to share with the rest of the world out there...I know you have all been waiting with baited breath...But before I get on with the layouts...let me first say YAY!!! I am thrilled that Bobbie is getting back on track and I will be once again a One Scrappy Mom CT

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The stars were favoring me...I thought I had missed Veronica Hurly's CT call...I was bummed, but sent her a note letting her know that I liked her designs...Guess what? Yup, she had an extra spot! Yay me...Check out her gorgeous stuff that I get to play with... Here is what I did with it:And here is what I did with this beauty of a kit:Gorgeous aren't they? If you like her designs go to Snap and

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So I haven't posted in a while and I have the layouts to prove it! All of my designers have some awesome stuff in their stores...here are a few examples of their deliciousness... (the blinkies are clickable on the right side of my blog) Credits: Anja J at Angel Dream Boutique and Elemental ScrapsCredits: Veronica Hurley Designs at Snap and ScrapCredits: Sherri Tierney ( okay, so I don't ct for

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In case you haven't noticed...there are few changes in my neck of the woods...the ony constant thing is change...some of the changes are for the good, some for the sad, and for some it is just time to move on...My guest CT spot for Nuts4Digi will pass at the end of this month...I had a blast playing with their kits and I will continue to visit the Nuts4Digi forums...they are a great bunch of

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Check out this gorgeousness!!!!I discovered Chirpi, by getting raked at DST...I went to her shop and lo' and behold...this beauty for free...She has one every month. Of course I bookmarked her site, but then I saw that she was having a CT call!!! I jumped at the chance...and guess what???....come on guess...you got it, I made it on her team. I am thrilled as her stuff is fun, little funky, and a

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Warning if you don't like Lost...you will not get the blinkie thing...but oh well!Let's see where your loyalty lies...snag one of my blinkies...upload it to your photo hosting site and then make sure to sport it in your forums. If you have any suggestions or comments I would love to hear them.Team Sawyer: Team Jack:Team Kate: Team Hurley:And YES it wouldn't be balanced without Team Ben:

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Credits: Valentine Collab Kit by Angel Dreams BoutiquePaint Splat by Dawn Wilson template by Trish HHand shape by Danielle Christianson recolored with Valentine Collab paper This was done for the Add it On at Snap and Scrap

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So my 5 year old daughter has been asked to be someone's girlfriend...She got the idea from school...what to do...I want to tell her that she is out of her mind, but I don't want her to feel that she can't talk to me...This layout was obviously taken from a conversation we had... Oh, what to do...What to do??? Credits: All My Love by Sunshine Digi Scraps

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Not much going on this weekend, but a few layouts! I hope everyone's year is going smooth thus far!!!! Credits: Darling Diva Kit by Becki Kress and One Scrappy MomMessy Ribbons and Popsicle stick by One Scrappy MomTemplate by One Scrappy Mom Overnight Visit by Sunshine Digi ScrapsTemplate from Elemental Scraps March Collab

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Here are just a few of the goodies on sale at Elemental Scraps! There are both personal and commercial use products on sale...

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Week 3 of my Digi JournalThis is a layout of my Grandpa and Grandma Brousseau. The pics were taken in Georgia in 1942 before he fought in the war.Both layouts were made with Angela Neihaus's goodies here.

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Yeah! I scrapped some old pics I had of my grandfather. These were taken at a training camp before he fought in World War II. Credits: Test Pilot by Angela Niehaus found here.I just thought that this kit went perfectly with the old photos!!!

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This weekend Nuts4digi is having a birthday party! There is all kinds of games with some really cute quick pages being given out! They also have some pretty challenging and unique challenges...are you up to it?Below is my weekly digi journal...it is about thinking we know what we want and not being satisfied with what we have...it is my hope to have my digi journals made into a book for my kids

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Paper, elements, and alpha found in You and Me Kit by Anja J My mom is an amazing woman...my children just adore her (just take a peek at my son Benson's face)...even from a young age they have just been head over heels infatuated with all things "Nana." Hey that give me an idea for a page...

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Layout made with the newest kit by Sunshine Digi Scraps: Overnight (to be released soon)Template: One Scrappy Mom

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I have been in heaven these last few days!!! I have been picked up as a guest CT for Angela Niehaus. Look at this awesome kit I get to use....And here is a double pager I made using it...I also made the following layout for the Candy Jar Challenge...it can be found at http://www.digitalcandy.ca/ This challenge is awesome...you get all of the goodies and come up with a layout using all of them...I

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I made a two page layout using the awesome Australia Kit by eNKay Designs. Go check out her other beautiful kits at www.nuts4digi.com! I also entered the first page in their font challenge. If you complete all of their challenges you get a wonderful celebration collab kit for free!

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Look at what I get to play with....pretty sharp huh??? I also got this too from eNKay Design at www.nuts4digi.com/store Here is the layout I made with it... Let me know what you think...I also entered it in the "art challenge" that can be found in the www.nuts4digi.com/forums challenges. What can you come up with????

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Okay, I admit it...I had three kids so I could scrap them. This layout I made using Sunshine Digi Scraps Suprise Party Kit. I just love the colors and textures.

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Okay, I know I can be a bit slow (no need to leave comments on that one). But I have finally figured out how to make my blinkies on my blog clickable. So if you want to check out any of my fabulous designers' products just click on their blinkie and off ya go!If anyone is woundering about the order...I listed them according to becoming a member of their team. I am so excited about scrapping this

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This blinkie is totally unauthorized as of this posting, but I am pretty proud of it as it is my first one. I found a super easy tutorial online for Photoshop Elements to make this blinkie and I think it turned out fabulous if I don't mind saying so myself...What do you think? If you are interested in creating your own blinkie you can find the tutorial here.

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I made this layout using some of the freebies found on Sunshine Digi Scraps Blog. Go check em out here...she has a lot of free goodies for the taking...if you like the freebies check out her store at Scrap Matters.

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One Scrappy Mom is giving away a QP that I made with her Like a Princess Kit... Go to her site and nab it up...

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One Scrappy Mom just made some supper cute rust fasteners...and I couldn't resist... Journaling: Call it a hazard of having an older sister, call it a hazard of being only 2 and 1 years old... you love to copy your sister! You would follow her to the ends of the Earth “ that is if she would let you.” You boys have such precious spirits and are up for any and everything. While I couldn’t resist

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Amanda made these supper cute rubber band elements and she is giving them away as a freebie! Aren't they cute? Just click on the pic to head over to her blog! Happy Downloading!!!

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Can you believe that the generous designers at scapladies are giving away this awesome kit? Sign up for their newsletter when you go and check them out...they are supper generous as well as supper talented!I just love this kit! It is so feminine...which I have oddles of mushy lo's of me and hubby to do and this will be perfect! There is also a coordinating cardboard alpha up for grabs!!! Just

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Okay, I made this layout for a challenge at a gallery about falling in love and now I am having a "mommy memory" moment...Any help????? Oh, well I love the layout. We were cracking up laughing at my grandma trying to get my hubby to smile...I will let your imagination go wild with what she was trying to get him to say.Kit: Butterfly DreamsAlpha: found in the Perfectly Pink kit

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I made two more layouts... I really like how they turned out! The first one is of my dd performing at the Church Christmas Show!It's so funny to see my kids doing and experiencing the same things I did as a kid. Visiting my dad at his hunting camp was a regular adventure for us....lots of stuff to explore!Everything except the hinges were made with One Scrappy Mom goodies. Click the title above

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Check out the video at the bottom of my blog...it's too cute!Merry Christmas!hugs XXOOHeather

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Who doesn't like getting a little something for free? There are many awesome sites out there that have a "Daily Download" where you get part of a kit just for visiting their site. The practice is two fold....it's a great way to say thank you for your business and a great way to advertise your product. Here are a few sites I have found during my travels. Not all sites are created equal, so check

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I am begining to wonder how many children actually think about the birth of Christ when they think of Christmas... Would it even be in their top three? If I had to make a guess about the majority of children in the US, I would say the top three would be as follows:1. Presents2. Cookies/Candy3. Long holiday off from schoolAm I wrong? Okay to keep this blog on a positive note, I am going to list a

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So I am somewhat bed ridden today with being sick... All is not lost, I have been able to use two of my sick days at work and I was able to stumble upon some interesting tattoos. I would be pretty upset if I were "Mr. Awsome." The other two get what they deserve... I know someone that wanted "scarred for life" (I guess he thought he was pretty tought) But he ended up getting "scared for life."

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Master :: I am going to censor myself here, but it rhymes with 'gator'Tour :: FranceInput :: OutputDowntown :: UptownPricey :: Can't afford itAcceptable :: who says soTerrace :: villaSunday :: time for churchPayoff :: boo-yaJack and Jill :: Of course Jill had to go, Jack can never do anything by himself!Click the title to go to the site and check out the fun!

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I have be digi scrappin for about 6 months and have been overwhelmed by all of the support and kindness that most scrapping communities provide. I have found free tutorials, encouragement, and a ton of fabulous freebies. However, I am beyond shocked to find that some people feel that they can be rude to whom ever they feel.I just can't believe that people would leave rude comments to someone who

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This post is past due, but I just want to throw it out there that I am now on the Creative Team for Bobbie M. I am supper excited! She is an awesome designer and now I get to play with all of her goodies!!! Christmas has come early for me. Now I feel like I have another built in excuse to scrap. Since I am now representing some one else's work, I will be giving credit on my blog for my pages,

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I love our Christmas card this year! I am going to run over to Sam's tomorrow and get them printed. The silly teeth were a gift from Uncle Page. The kids just loved them, of course it helped that there was a sucker on the other side. I couldn't help but grab the camera and what better way than to show how crazy my kids are then using the pics in our Christmas Card. I think it will definately get

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Rape is nothing to joke about... in South Africa a women invented this condom type insert to "clamp down" on a male's penis with micoscopic hooks. The hooks must be removed by a doctor.Some women have taken a stand against the lack of law enforcement efforts and believe that the insert is suggesting that women have to adapt to rape.Considering that a women is raped every 26 seconds in South

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just click on the pic and it will take you to the website:

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From time to time, I will post some freebie links on my blog! I will only post what I will use myself. Enjoy!click on the pic and it should take you to the download site!

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Basically, digi scrapping is using a photo editing program to create a digital scrapbook page.I have some of my digi layouts posted on my myspace page and I often hear, "How do you do that?" The answer is simple... I am addicted to digi scrapbooking. I don't pretend that I am the greatest at it, but I know just enough to spend way too much time entering challenges and building beatiful pages to

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This is my oldest son with my father. He calls him Be-Ba. I don't know why, but it is cute. They were at Fish Point looking at a few hundered geese.

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I found these musings on a blog...Only in America do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.Only in America ......do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.Only in America do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.Only in America ......

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I already new that my mom spoiled me when it comes to always being there for what ever I needed. But man, after 10 days of her being in Arizona I realize just what an awesome woman she is. I want to remind myself that this woman can no longer do any wrong in my eyes. She gives of herself unselfishly and doesn't think twice. She is truly an amazing woman. I hope that one day I can support my

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Madelynn wanted a two inch pixie cut, but we settled on a shot cute bob. She is too cute with her hair cut. I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but since she doesn't really let me do anything with it anyway...Why not?All of the $$$$ from the haircuts went to Breast Cancer Research. Can't beat that deal!

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My mom helps me and my family out in so many ways, too many to count. At times it can be a little hard to digest some of her "suggestions" but when I look at all of the love that she has shown my family, I feel that she is entitled to make as many suggestions as she wants. One day she may not be here to make her suggestions, and I will be devastated! What do you do for someone that does

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Here is a lo I did for a few challenges. I actually had to remove a photo for one of the digi challenges that I ment it for...Tell me which one you like best!

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I have been waiting for some time now for the premiere of Heroes. Maybe it is the difficult life situations I deal with in my job, but there is something to be said for getting lost in a good sci-fi program.While the premiere did not dissapoint me as far as character development and plot, it did seem apparent that they were setting up the session with mini-subplots. Maybe my expectations were too

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Benson is such a little stinker!!!!!Here are a couple of my favorite digi pages:This is Madelynn's first day of Young-5's. Towards the end she was totally over me taking pictures! She loves her classes though. Unfortunately, I often have to haul her out of school over my shoulder!!! Mom helping Elijah to walk.I just love this one with the kids all piled on Ben. We had a lot of fun this summer

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Well, I switched internet providers...so my email is different...so I can't retrieve my password for my old blog. Bummer! Oh, well. I wasn't as dedicated as would have liked anyway. I don't know if two posts is close enough to a dedication... Anyways...here we go...This blog is to document the chaos that is my family life, my life, and my general musisings. I don't know if anyone cares to read

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