I'm ok...

It was quick. I'll give you that... I was in and out of imaging sercvices at the hospital in under 20 minutes. But, it's always encouraging when a test starts with a tech giving the warning, "When we inject the dye you may feel a little warm, and you might have the urge to pee." Guess that explains not even any water for 4hrs prior... The test itself didn't take all of about 5 minutes, but I have a LOVELY bruise at the injection site. I won't know more 'til my follow-up next Thursday at 8:15 with Dr. Hillerman.

So, good news regarding the parotid tumor:
- diagnosed as benign in 2004
- with new technology there is a very slim chance of paralysis in that side of the face after surgery
- can be performed right here in Watertown by Dr. Hillerman rather than driving the 100 miles to Syracuse
- Dr. Hillerman's done the surgery enough times to be confident in his abilities (so I am as well)
- only requires an overnight stay for observation purposes

Bad news regarding the parotid tumor:
- it will leave a nasty red scar for quite a while (like the large lump isn't bugging me now...)
- it may cause Fryes Syndrome (your saliva nerves grow into your skin and cause "sweating" while eating)
- I'll lose feeling in my earlobe (jeez, sorry -think THAT'S the deal breaker LOL)
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I suddenly have an overabundance of doctors in my life - ya' know?!?! I have an appt with Dr. Fish (endochronologist) on Wednesday at 11:15am. I'm currently attempting to get a Gap Exception from my heath insurance because of course she doesn't participate with UHC only UHC Empire. That means the next nearest endochronologist would be in Syracuse. So, if they deny the GapException the first visit is $275 out of my pocket. If they approve it she will be treated as an in-network doctor until Dec 31, 2008 which means just my normal co-pays.

I've got to go upload a LO as today is the 31st. Another month gone...

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

1 LO Quick...

Gotta' be fast this morning. I have to have a CT scan done before work today for the parotid tumor. I'm not allowed to have ANYTHING to eat or drink for 4 hours before the scan so of course right now I have a dry spot in my throat, and am dying for some water. And, I did ask - not even water...

Title: Jaylin - Say What?!?!

Credits:
Paper, ric rac, and flower from the Attitude Ally Kit by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Elements.
Page jewels and staples from the Page Jewelry Pack by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Bread tag from Bread Tag Alpha by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Date line from AYR Date Stamps by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Hannah Banana Age 11

Gotta' run. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Blogthing...

You Are Barbeque Sauce

You are a social person. You enjoy cooking for other people. You are both skillful and competitive. You enjoy mastering hard tasks. You appreciate complexity more than simplicity. Your taste in food tends to lean toward interesting flavors. You appreciate exotic spice combinations. You tend to like cutting edge, fusion cuisine. You get along with all personalities from a distance. Except salsa personalities, who always seem to annoy you.

What Condiment Are You?

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Things... Many Things...

I managed to get my lancet to work on my calf yesterday morning, and my blood sugar was down to 204. Did you know that Hidden Valley Ranch Original Recipe only only 1gmofcarbs per serving! Several of my favorite foods/drink I've found have few carbs in them per serving, but the Crystal Light Rapberry Mango water flavoring I REALLY like has 5gm of carb per serving... Since there are 3 servings per each bottle of water I drink that's out.
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Tomorrow I probably won't be blogging as I have to be out of here by no later than 7:30am for my dr appt. I'm seeing an ENT specialist about my parotid tumor. Not sure if the diabetes will cause an issue or not...
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I want to share a photo of our newest frog. The first one died after about 24hrs. No clue why either. It was fine at 5am, and dead at 8am... This one is SO much more lively though. In fact it took a hopping dive from my hand to my foot just after I took this pic! Doesn't understand the cat would just as soon eat it!! LOL I think I'm gonna name it Fred. I hope the photo gives you a sense of how teeny-tiny this fella is! :)

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I have 3 LOs to share...
Title: Christmas 2007

Credits:
Paper from the Hugs, Kisses and Cupcakes Kit by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Frame from Peppermint Twist Frame2 by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Doodle from Peppermint Twists1 by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Kingsthings Christmas
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Title: Sometimes I Wonder...

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sk8r Boy Kit by Purple Frog Pizzazz of Digital Scrap Garden.
Template by me.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Jokerman; June 15

LO completes Starry Night's Lyric Challenge July 2009 at DSG.
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And, last, but not least...
Title: Aug 2008 Desktop

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Strawberries and Creme Kit by Ladybug Graphix of Digital Scrap Garden.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Ginger - Condensed
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Do you like that desktop? Great! 'Cause I have it for you as a freebie! Be sure to hop by the Garden Parlor, and thank Dawne aka Ladybug for allowing me to give it to you! :)

Oh! While you are there be sure to stop in the Garden to vote on our Round 1 entries in the Designer Contest. And, check out our challenges in the Parlor as well!! We have many fun ones, and new ones are about to be posted for August!

Which just serves to remind... Where the heck has this year gone?!?!? I swear every time I stop to look another week has flown by... I'll have an exciting announcement coming up in about a week or so. Watch for it!

But, now I have to go get the kids dressed and eating, stick myself, eat breakfast, take meds, take a shower, do the dishes, and get to work. LOL Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Post 252...

I meant to point out of my 250th post, but with the diabetes bs I forgot... This is actually post 252, but hey! Better late than never, right?!?!

I haven't felt much like talking the last few days. Kinda' just wallowing in the "poor me" feelings. Not real healthy I know. But, jeez, I poked myself EIGHT times Thursday morning, and couldn't get enough blood into the test strip for the test. And, that's using "the world's smallest needed sample" test kit... I wasted like 5 test strips and 4 lancets, and had myself so worked up by the 8th time that I was dizzy and naseous so I gave up and laid down for 5 minutes. It took 2 pokes and 2 test strips yesterday, and 1 today. Of course, with only minor adjustments to my diet (as the doctor didn't give me any new guidelines) my sugar went from 275 on the 17th to 245 yesterday and after 1 dose of the medicine to 216 this morning. I have to run though so...

1 LO from last night...
Title: Summer Memories

Credits:
Papers and elements from the So Shabby Spring Kit by LSDS Designs of Scraphead.
Template by Amanda Kleparek of Scraphead.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: Sex Pistols; SF Espionage Medium

Yes, that is me with my sister and brothers...
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And, 1 from this morning...
Title: Boom!

Credits:
Background paper from the Black Light Paper Pack by Heather Manning Designs of Digiscrapping.net.
Purple paper and cardboard swirl from the A Grape Awakening Kit by Heather Manning Designs of Digiscrapping.net.
Template by me.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Kingsthings Flashbang; Kittie

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LO share...

Title: It's all in the 'tude

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Botanically Speaking Kit by Jennifer M. Trippetti of Scrapbook Bytes.
Template by me.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Taylor_Mackenzie
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Title: One More Day

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Strawberries and Creme Kit by Ladybug Graphix of Digital Scrap Garden.
Template by me.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Segoe Script

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It didn't work...

Crossing my fingers that is... The doctor told me first that I don't have any infection - just some fluid behind my eardrum. I should take my Zyrtec (and Sudafed as needed) and it should go away as it appears to be the allergy issue I originally thought. Then she went on to inform me that I have the 4th highest case of uncontrolled diabetes she's ever seen. :( My sugar count had jumped from 175 to 275 in 18 months, and my hemoglobin ac1 which should be 6-6.5 is at 12.9.

She's also pretty unhappy with me right now. When I informed her that I am unable to swallow pills unless they are fairly small she got really annoyed because all of the medicines that would effectively treat it are large. She ended up putting me on a medicine she didn't want to because it is small enough I should be able to swallow it, and is getting me a referral to the endochronoligist in town. She wasn't happy because this medicine isn't really the proper one to treat me, and isn't sure how long it will take to get me into the specialist. Hopefully the specialist will have some alteratives to help.

I have 2 LOs from Sunday/Monday, but I need to go shower & get out the door to work so I guess tomorrow...

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Quick post...

Gotta' run 'cause I feel so cruddy I got up late, and we have to be out the door in about 1/2 hour to get to Micaila's kindergarten physical appt. Then maybe the zoo to spend sometime as I have a dr appt at 1:15. I finally gave up yesterday on the sinus/ear/jaw issue going away, and made an appt for today. An hour later a different nurse from the office called me to try to make an appt 'cause they got my bloodwork back, and my sugar is abnormal. I'm crossing my fingers that we can write it off to whatever infection I have going on, and have a redo once this is cleared up 'cause I don't want to hear that I'm diabetic. I can't swallow pills...

Back later with more...

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Some Blogthings & Blathering...

What Your Taste in Chocolate Says About You

You are sophisticated, modern, and high class. Your taste is refined, but you are not picky. You are often the first to try something new. You are laid back and fairly easy to please. All you need in life is your friends. Sometimes you go along to get along... but you don't mind. You love to be the center of attention. You enjoy entertaining your friends. You feel lost when no one is interested in you... You're too interesting to be ignored.

The Chocolate Oracle

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What Your Underwear Says About You

You enjoy wearing nice underwear, even if it comes at a hefty price tag. You're comfortable in your own skin - and don't care to impress anyone.

The Underwear Oracle

Thanks, Kristine! :)
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The tadpoles have legs! Teeny, tiny ones, but they are there. I managed to find a website last night that states they love to eat... lettuce!! Supposedly they are almost as popular a pet as goldfish according to that site... Odd, but whatever! I used to catch a bullfrog once a year for the frog jumping contest at our town festivities. I won once for largest frog and once for longest jump. My neighbor would help me catch them from the bay out back of my parents' house. I always let them go right after the contest though. Don't think Mom would have been ok with a pet bullfrog... Dad & I caught 7 from the pool, and I have them in a Beta breeding tank that I took the divider out of atm. When they start getting a little bigger I'll have to put a few back into the pool. In the meantime I think it's good for the kids to see them developing. Kind of a summer science project... I can just hear Micaila in September... "This summer we raised tadpoles..." LOL
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I've become an Assistant Gardener over at Digital Scrap Garden. I'll be helping Dawne out where I can while Purple Frog and Flutterby are busy with their lives. I'll be hosting my own color challenge, Cate's Garden Rainbow, starting Aug 1st. And, I'm guest hosting Flutterby's Quote Challenge for Aug as well. I'm thinking maybe a template or word art pack as the posting prize for the Quote Challenge, and a template or paper pack prize for the Color. I hope to see many of you over there! We're a very friendly and laidback group - no drama.
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I've still got sinus/headache/jawache issues going on. I need to get to a doctor, but... I all ready have an appt with an ENT specialist on the 29th because of my parotid tumor. (It's benign.) I guess it really is time to think about getting it taken care of. I mean - hey - it's only been there for at least 6 or 7 years now... (And, don't worry Dawne - I would only be away for a day or two if it ends up being a surgery.)
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Title: Naptime with the King

Credits:
Papers from the Montague Paper Pack by Kara Jones of K-Joi Studios.
Crown from the CU Crowns 1-4 by Kara Jones of K-Joi Studios. (I changed color from black.)
Leafy sticker from Label 1 Copper Pack by Kara Jones of K-Joi Studios.
Template from The Chosen Ones (Set 2) by Sya's Blueprints.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Type-Ra

I hadn't created a LO for Kara in a while, and decided it was time.

Gotta' run thought. I have 4 hrs of work today, and then 3 days off again. We're hoping to do Brenden's bday party at the Park tomorrow (and meet Kristin, Brooke & Skye!)weather permitting. Otherwise I'll probably have to have it here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Join the fun!!!

If you didn't catch this in my posting last week...

We've got a blog hoppin' mega kit party we're setting up for this fall. Deadline for pieces is Oct 1. So if you are interested in being a part of that please email wenchdgrafixdesigns AT gmail DOT com. We're up to 53 participants at this point!! Let's make it really huge!

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Onward we go...

I've left both site teams. It's when you are really down about something that you find out who your true friends are. Several of the girls on my CT Team at PPF are ones I work with on 2 or 3 teams, and in some cases have done so for the better part of a year... Yet none of them so much as questioned where I've gone or why... One of the other leaders did contact me to get some feedback, but that's it.

WHATEVER!!! I'll post my LOs at those sites for Heather, but that's it.
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I had trouble getting to sleep again last night, and put in 2 more CT apps. I'd counted wrong before - I had 3 more apps out. I've gotten 2 more rejections.
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Title: Busch Race

Credits:
Background paper from She's Krafty Papers PLUS Alphas by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Elements.
"happy" from the Lil Bits Bag set by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Other papers, backwards brad, glitter splat, and circle border from the Boyish Charm Kit by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Elements.
Template by me.
Photos by my brother, Kolby.
Fonts: Lesli
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Title: Reflections

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Tenacious Ty Kit by Jennifer M. Trippetti available at Scrapbook Elements.
Template by me.
Photos by me.
Fonts: TimesNew Roman

Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

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Well, I've done it...

I've made my decision. All that's left to do is upload 1 LO to 2 galleries (I've exceeded my 24 hr limit), post my links, and say goodbye. I've left my position GDWI. I may also be leaving PPF. (I'm waiting on a PM there.) It's breaking my heart and I've gone through several spats of crying tonight, but I can't take the disrespect I've felt for a couple months now any longer. Please don't get me wrong - I have no issues with the sites themselves, but co-workers were handling my job without me asking, without me wanting them to, and in doing so giving different answers from the expectations I'd set in place. When I tried to get that straightened out I instead had my positions handed over to others, and was given positions I had no desire for and am not sure fit my strengths very well... I'm also not trying to start any drama. I'm just really hurt and let down right now.

Kinda' havin' a pity party since there's no one on to b*tch to... I really should be asleep as I have work tomorrow, and actually am not in a huge amount of pain tonight...


I'm not sure what else to say. I'm kind of getting numb now...

Title: Good Morning

Credits:
Papers, frame, flower, stamp alpha, and date stamp from The Spirit of Hanna Kit by eNKay Designs of Purple Paper Flowers.
Glitter alpha by Rachel Martin from the May PPF Collab - Mabel.
Template by me.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Elizabeth Skinny

LO completes the July 14-27 Templates with a Twist Challenge at PPF.
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Title: Little Miss Giggles and Grins

Credits:
Paper and elements from The Way You Look Tonight Kit by Amanda Dykan of Get Digi With It.
Template by me.
Photos by Don Nead.
Fonts: Emily
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Title: Gorilla - Hogle Zoo

Credits:
Paper and elements from the Welcome to the Jungle Kit by Web Designz by Kristi of Purple Paper Flowers.
Cardboard from Cardboard Cuts 2 by Web Designz by Kristi of Purple Paper Flowers.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: Brankovic
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Title: Hope has died...

Credits:
Papers, "faith", "hope", "peace", bead border, shredded heart, and file label from the Susannah Riley Kit by Paisley Blues of Purple Paper Flowers. (One paper set at 57% opacity and partialy erased.)
Photo by me.
Fonts: Horse Puke; FG Cheryl
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Now that I've probably managed to blackball myself I need to get some sleep... I mean hey... it's only 2am... And, I've been up since 5:30am yesterday...

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Gloomy Sunday...

So, I'm still not entirely over my PO'd issue. I was waiting for an email since last Sunday, and when I finally got it on Friday it was not what I had been expecting. So now I'm waiting for an answer to my questions regarding the changes made in the email. I know this sounds a little clandestine and all, but I really don't want to create drama that doesn't have to exist.

In a nutshell I'm not happy about the way some of my duties have been going for one of my teams, and I need to make a decision whether to stay or go. But, I feel like I am missing vital information to make the best decision for me. I don't really want to leave, but with the changes made I'm not sure staying is a good idea as I think it will just make my life even more stressful.

It's drizzly and gray here today. I'm hoping the weather's better in Syracuse 'cause we're heading out in about an hour or so for the family reunion just south of Syracuse. My niece, Krysti, spent the night so she can go with us, and is currently taking a shower with Micaila. Two birds - one stone.

Mike went after Brenden's hair with scissors on Thursday. Supposedly, Brenden begged Daddy to cut his hair... FYI - never let men near kids with scissors... I guess it could be worse. Mike's been threatening to buzz Brenden's head with the clippers for over a year. Instead this may grow back to looking normal in about a month... At this point I have tried to clean it up a little, and then Dad did.
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On to scrapping news...

I applied for Miss HunniBunni's Guest spot, but didn't make it. I've also got 2 other apps out right now. Crossin' my fingers...
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Digital Scrap Garden is holding another designer contest. For details check here. Contest starts Aug 1, but application deadline is July 18th so hurry over!

Also, we'rehaving a membership drive if at least 2 you join the Garden and tell them I sent you we'll all get the pretty kit shown in this thread.
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We've got a blog hoppin' mega kit party we're setting up for this fall. Deadline for pieces is Oct 1. So if you are interested in being a part of that please email wenchdgrafixdesigns AT gmail DOT com. We're up to 30+ participants at this point!! Let's make it really huge!
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I have 1 LO to share. Between headaches from sinus issues and life I haven't gotten much done this week...

Title: Thompson Park Playground

Credits:
Papers from the Fiesta Favors Kit by Ladybug Graphix of Digital Scrap Garden.
Elements from the Emerald Fantasy Kit by Ladybug Graphix of Digital Scrap Garden.
Template by me.
Photos by me.
Fonts: FG Dulce's Script

LO completes the July Inspiration Challenge at DSG.
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Gotta' run! I just spent most of that hour or so posting this! LOL

:)

Fireworks blogthing...

What Your These Fireworks Say About You

You are focused, single minded, and intense. You don't let others see your intensity often, and when they do, they are quite surprised. You burn brightly, but you also burn steadily. You have the endurance to get the one thing you desire most.

Fireworks Test

Thanks to Kristin who pointed this out as this week's SSD FOBTY's Challenge .

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Non-post...

I'm not going to post today as I am currently so pissed off that I would just spew venom everywhere. The only "work" I've gotten done since I got home yesterday is to build 4 templates from sketches I made 'cause I'm so PO'd that I can't concentrate and have no desire to work with my kits...

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Wow!

Wanna' see what Kol's up to? Both before leaving and after returning to Wood Architecture in Charlotte, NC, he's been the draftsman on the Garrison at Graham project. You can view a live webcam here.

I have 2 more LOs to share...

Title: the weight of the world

Credits:
Paper and elements from the Lil' Tart Mini Kit by Heather Manning Designs of Purple Paper Flowers. (Hue changed on all.)
Script run on photo: Sketch It by Heather Manning Designs of Purple Paper Flowers. (I also burned down the top of the photo.)
Photo by me.
Fonts: Sid-theKid; Scrawny Kids
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Title: Giraffes - Hogle Zoo

Credits:
Paper and elements from the Welcome to the Jungle Kit by Web Designz by Kristi of Purple Paper Flowers.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts:Brankovic
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Gotta' run as I'm late! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

We have tadpoles...

Ok, some background first... So the house that we rent comes with a 24ft above-ground pool. The porch off the kitchen has a deck built that goes around the back of the house to access the pool. I've sunk over $200 each summer for the last two summers on shock it, chlorine tablets, and baking soda to get the pool clean enough to use (and maintain the clean). That's not counting the $175 (plus tax)for the deck to pool ladder as the one on it when we moved in was broken. The previous tenants had duct taped it together so the landlord wouldn't notice. So approximately $600 dollars (not counting electric for the pump) later you know how much I've been able to use it?!?! Umm,... I think I let my feet dangle in it for about 10 minutes last summer!!

Mike couldn't get the old ladder off so my brother, Blayne, did it for me when he was up the first fall. Mike tried to put the new ladder on last year, and couldn't get the second bolt into the deck. What I didn't know is that he didn't weigh down the bottom of the new ladder with the bricks I had set on the deck for that purpose... Until this spring when the pool thawed, and the air bubbles popped the ladder to the top of the pool and sideways breaking it in two... You can see why I decided I wasn't going to open the pool this summer, right?? I mean what a money pit.

Well, now bring in the fact that we have at least 2-3 frogs hanging out in our backyard. Their croaks all sound different so I ASSUMED they were different species of frogs... I mean we have an abundance of species in the area... Do you see where this is going yet?!?! LOL

Yup! Apparently the frogs think my pool is the perfect pond. I went out two nights ago to try to find the one that sounds like it is living in my pool, and found TADPOLES!!! Scads and scads of tadpoles!!! ROLMAO Can't wait 'til they all start croaking!!!
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I have two LOs to share as well...

Title: Independence Day (Micaila 2008)

Credits:
Paper and elements from The Spirit of Hanna Kit by eNKay Designs of Purple Paper Flowers.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Kingsthings Whizbang; Jungle Juice

LO completes the July Font Challenge at Digiscrapping.net.
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Title: Frosting... hold the cake!

Credits:
Paper and elements from The Way You Look Tonight Kit by Amanda Dykan of Get Digi With It.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: Kaileen

LO completes the Featured Product Challenge at Get Digi With It for July.
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I need to go work on a LO before work. Not to mention the dishes and garbage to the curb... Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Warning! Image-heavy post! LOL

I have 3 LOs to share, and some photos from last night.

1st a 1-time CT gig for Mirranda Reinhardt...
Title: Sweet Girl

Credits:
Papers and elements from the What a Girly Girl Kit by Mirranda Reinhardt.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Lori Ann
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2nd a LO using a HUGE and awesome collab by many well-known designers... Let's Connect!
Title: Can this girl TALK!

Credits:
Papers, alphas, and elements from the Let's Connect Collab.
Photo by my dad.

Proceeds from this collab go to help Andrea Boyer stay online after some personal issues have hit her budget hard. Andrea does a LOT of CT and Promo work, and we NEED her online! [hugs]
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3rd a LO using Jennifer Trippetti's newest kit Ocean Life...
Title: Making Waves

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Ocean Life Kit by Jennifer Trippetti available at SBB and ShopJMT.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Storm
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And, then on to the photos...




















I haven't cropped any of the shots yet. Iknow a few will look better after cropping. These are just a few of my favs. I ended up with close to 100. I took my tripod, and managed to setup in a motel parking lot straight across from Boldt Castle where the display is shot from.

I've spent the majority of the time I'm on the pc since Thursday night ripping CDs to the smaller EHD. (That is, I keep switching out the CDs while working on other things... LOL) Between the two of us, I believe we own close to 400 CDs, and I only ever use them when in the vans. I figure this way I can listen while working on the pc, or cleaning in the house. AND, if I can figure out how to use the MP3 player Mike was given about 7 years ago I can take some of it with me from time to time! LOL

I think I need to try to finish up the planting today... or maybe tomorrow... The landlord stopped by to get the rent this morning so I have permission to plant asmall veggie garden,and know he's trying to get the house converted to electric heat. Having municipal power here in town helps a LOT. I know the electric bill will be fairly high some months, but it can't be as high as the fuel oil bill which I'm estimating will probably be about$800/150 gal in Sept... And, we end up needing about 150 gal every 3 weeks from Sept-March.

Anyway, I'd better get some other stuff done! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!



:)

A Freebie, a CT Call, & 2 Challenges...

First - PPF is looking to add to our Site CT!

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For those who can't see the ad:
Purple Paper Flowers is looking for YOU!
PPF is a growing community and we’re looking to add a few new Blue Belles (Layout Artists) to our team.
If you’re looking for a fun team to join - this is the one! There are tons of great designers at PPF so go check it out!
Requirements:
*4 or more LOs per month to be posted in at least 3 galleries including PPF
*Host a bi-monthly challenge OR post a minimum of 25 times per week in the forum
*Enable designers and kits
Easy Peasy!
Please email me einahpetsm@gmail.com with the following if you’re interested:
*Current CT responsibilities
*link to best/most complete gallery
*a short bio & a little about why you think you’d be a good fit at PPF
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Second - I have the new Templates with a Twist Challenge up at PPF, and you get a free template to use for it!
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Third - Heather Manning's CT has an awesome Font Challenge up on our blog for July! It's not your normal font challenge though!

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All you have to do for this challenge is match a font to the theme of your page. Make sure that you link your page back to the CT blog and include the font name. And as always, there will be a random drawing for a gift certificate to Heather’s store. The winning layout will get at least $10 to play with, but if your page has 50% or more of products by Heather, will increase that gift certificate to $20. And just for participating, you’ll get a new alpha that Heather made which coordinates with her newest kit Some Gave All!
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Fourth - I'm offering up the template I created while making the LO The Future Starts Now. :)

Click here to download.

Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

I'm Animal, and you?

You Are Animal

A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts. You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary. But you sure can beat a good drum. "Kill! Kill!"

The Muppet Personality Test

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Title: Summer Lovin'

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Susannah Riley Kit by Paisley Blues of Purple Paper Flowers.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Jenelson; MA Smiles
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Title: Create Play Explore

Credits:
Paper, swirl, play, explore, and photo corner by Princess Lala of Divine Digital from the April 2007 DAD. (Play, photo corner, and swirl colored by me.)
Photo by me.
Fonts: LMS Hippy Chick
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Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Back to the grind...

Work... Do I need to say more? Well, I will anyway!! LOL

I'm gone for 3.5 days, and suddenly nothing is where it belongs! Dalton wasn't completely sure about running proofs so no proofs got completed while I was gone. Which would have been ok - if they had just not done it at all... But instead, Gary had Dalton try, and one of the sets he'd tried to run I had to re-do because all of the horizontal files were cropped in the wrong direction...

I guess it's ok - gives me an excuse to work a little extra time yesterday, today, and maybe tomorrow since I won't be paid for my 4 hrs off on Saturday. I get a 3-day weekend, but only get paid for the 7 hrs on Friday. I had to use 3.5 of my remaining 5.5 days off to go to LI.

Don't have a lot of time this morning, and I have some digi-stuff bugging me so that I'm in a funky mood anyway. So, rather than bore you with that I'll just share my LOs, and be on my way...

Title: If You Can Dream...

Credits:
Pink paper, frames, and blinged stitch by Princess Lala of Divine Digital from the Jan 2008 DAD Kit.
Doodle on right of frame from the Fancy Frills 2 Doodle Pack by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Word doodle from the Note Express 5 by Princess Lala of Divine Digital. (Colored by me.)
Photos by ?.
Fonts: MA Googly Bear

This is Mike's cousin, Jenn.
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Title: Interlude at the Zoo

Credits:
Paper, lily border, staple, and glitter doodles from the Serenity Now Kit by JMT Art available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Dateline and highlights from the AYR Date Stamps by JMT Art available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Word strips from the Lil Bits Pack by JMT Art available at Scrapbook Bytes.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Jane Austen; JasmineUTC

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