New Layouts

Just a couple new layouts that I did using a freebie kit from Vicki at her site. She makes some really nice stuff and she just gives it away. Love it.

I couldn't resist taking this picture of my two babies napping.

This one is done at the reception from the wedding Branden was in. Neither Meghan nor Branden could hang. Too much excitment all day I guess.

I'm a dork...and it's ok.

A couple of years ago, my lovely baby sister Eileen reminded me that I was old and a dork. It's not as bad as it seems, but she happened to call me the day my full view storm door was installed and I was excited, giddy even. To her 26 year old brain, I was the ultimate bore. How can one get so excited about a door. I told her that someday she would understand and she said that she hoped not.

Well, it's happened again. Me getting excited about the mundane, I mean. And here it is...



Can you see it?

Do you know what I'm talking about?

If you live out here in the boondocks of the "Far Northwest Suburbs of Chicago" you know what I'm talking about.

I haven't seen a "real" mailtruck in 6 years!

I cannot tell you how annoying it has been to me to see the mail carrier cruising around in their personal vehicle or when you get behind that person not realizing it's the mailman and have them stop short. Or try to explain to people who enjoy making fun of the fact that you live in a town famous for the Turkey Testicle Festival that the hunk of junk outside your house is the car delivering your mail.

I feel like I live in a real town now.

I'm proud of my podunk town for finally entering this millenium and getting me a freakin' mail truck!

I'm a dork.

I know.

Shamrock

My latest Shamrock layout

First Day of School

First day of school! Music to my ears. If you ask my kids what mom does after they get on the bus for the first day of school, they will tell you ( in a monotone, annoyed voice) "she has a margarita party". I am simultaneously doing a happy dance behind them. Cracks me up every time and annoys the crap out of them every time. In fact, I did go to a friends house for "coffee" and cinnamon rolls. (I don't do coffee, I do fountain Coke from McDonalds).

Before all that however, we had a fun filled morning of stuffing down breakfast and getting dressed, teeth brushed, etc in 45 minutes when during summer that took about 2 hours. We made it to the bus in plenty of time even with taking some cute pics of my kids.

And here they are: (Drumroll please...)

Isn't she cute?? She's excited to get back to school and see her friends but she's a bit worried about how hard it's going to be. We'll see soon enough.

This is my big 3rd grader! He was nervous because he's starting a new school. Our district has one school for Kindergarten to second grade and then you go to a different school that is 3rd to 5th grade. The school looks exactly the same except reversed but he was afraid of getting lost. My poor boy. ( He made it fine, btw, just like I knew he would)

This is the best picture I could get of all three of them because the little one is so excited to get them out of the house! He had the tv to himself, whatever snack he wanted without sharing, and of course no one competing for mom (except Shamrock)!

Ah the peace. Ah the quiet. I love school.

New Look

Look! I changed my background. I was reading Elizabeth Hill Cottage and she has a really cute new background and was kind enough to give the link for it which is here. They have a bunch of really nice stuff on there that is free! My favorite thing ever!

What was I thinking?

Say hello to the newest member of our family!

Isn't she sweet??

I've been having puppy fever for awhile now and we've just been looking for the right dog, breeder, price, time. Finally, we came across Amber in Sycamore and her huge litter of 11 puppies!!!

We've named our newest arrival "Shamrock". She has become "Shammie" or "The Rock" depending on who's talking and what she's doing.

Shamrock is growing like a weed and has gotten bigger in the two weeks we've had her. Having a puppy is a lot like having a toddler that gets into EVERYTHING!

That was the Poinsettia that I've managed to keep alive for two years! OH well. Thank God dad got me a new carpet cleaner a couple months back.

Training is going well and we love her to death already. I'm sure there will be more updates soon.

Why?

Why do people think that just because they know you and something about your life and situation, that they can comment on it?

Why does family think they have more right than anyone else to give you their opinion?

Why do people outside your situation think that they know better than yourself how to deal with a difficult situation?

Why?

On the flipside...

Why do I care so much that they comment?

Why do I put value on their opinion just because its family?

Why does someone else's comment make me second guess how I'm dealing with things? I'm the one that has to deal and live with the situation, not them.

Why?

Most of all...

Why am I so pissed off about it?