Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2 more LOs...

Title: Wake Up Call!
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Birds of a Feather Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Template from the Cluster Frame Templates 1 by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Type-Ra
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Title: Holiday Magic
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Credits:
Paper and elements from the Christmas Glitter Kit by Tracy King of Urban Dragon Digital Art.
Alpha from the Glitter Alphas Blog Freebie by Tracy King of Urban Dragon Digital Art. (hue is altered)
Photo by me.

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Sunday, December 28, 2008

More LOs...

Title: Joy (Brenden)
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Warm Christmas Glow Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Photo by my dad.

When I saw this photo I knew this kit would be perfect, and apparently I was right 'cause after almost a month of no mojo I got chosen as a gallery standout for Gotta Pixel's Daily Cup of Pixels Newletter today for this LO!!
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Title: A-TEHHHN-tion!
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Credits:
Papers, flower, frame, stitch, & embroidered berries from the One Moment Kit by April Staker of DigiApe Designs.
Watchface, twine, brads, and hanger from the Vintage Ephemera Pack by April Staker of DigiApe Designs.
Flourish stickers from the Flourishy pack by April Staker of DigiApe Designs.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Hotel Coral Essex; hubbubhum-font
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Title: Me - What do you see?
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Funkified Kit by Robyn Gough of Clickchic Creations.
Photo by me.
Fonts: FG Cheryl
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Title: One GREAT Hot Dog
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweet Sunflowers Kit by Michelle Pieters.
Photos by me.
Fonts: FG Dulce's Font
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Title: A Christmas Tussle
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Credits:
Blue Papers from the Wonderful World Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Green polka dot paper from the Worn Paper - Brights Paper Pack by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Word art from the Gotta Grab It Playing With Words Pack by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Other papers and elements from the Cozy Christmas Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Template from the Bracket Racket Set by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Note This

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Poor little man...

So, Brenden woke up yesterday with some pretty big (for him) eye goobers yesterday, but I didn't think much of it because he's been having some toruble breathing at night, and I know that tends to affect me in some odd ways like that... But, then Dad called me at about 12:20 to say he'd just had to clean more out of Brenden's eyes about the same size and slightly yellowish-green. So I had to get a hold of the doctor and arrange for Mom to let Dad use her car to bring Brenden out while she stayed with Micaila because (of course) my van is still at the mechanic's shop where it's been for a month so I had Dad's van out here at work. (It's a 17 mile drive one way so I didn't have time on lunch to run home and back.) Dad took him to the doctor for me, and guess what...

Poor booger's got a sinus infection, double ear infections, and infection in both eyes... I feel so bad for him. I've been there so I know how miserable he has to be feeling most of the time - and yet - he's still acting "normal" most of the time - part of what allowed me to think the issue wasn't anything serious before leaving for work yesterday. He's now on antibiotic twice a day for 10-14 days (until it runs out), and eye drops 3 times a day for 4 more days. I do have to say his eyes are looking MUCH better after just 3 doses of the drops so I'm sure he'll be his little devil self for Xmas...

Now to keep Micaila from catching anything... They leave with Mike for Long Island about 11am on the 26th for a 8 days.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Some Pimpin'...

If you are looking for some awesome Christmas deals I have some to share... Connie Prince currently has ALL 3 of her newest Christmas kits on sale at Gotta Pixel for $1!!!!

Cozy Christmas
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Warm Christmas Glow
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O Holy Night
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I also have a new paper pack available at WenchdGrafix Shoppe and DSG!
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Monday, December 22, 2008

A few LOs, etc...

Yes, I've been a horribly bad blogger. To be honest my mojo has completely jumped ship. I created 8 LOs in 2 days just prior to Thanksgiving, and haven't been able to complete a single one since...

Of course, that may also have something to do with having to create multiple sample albums at work which take less creativity, but more energy. I've created 8 -10pg 8x8 albums since Thanksgiving, and have 3pgs done for a 9th album... (If you're counting that is 83 8x8 pages in just under a month.) But, while most of them use papers I created with overlays from some of my awesome CT designers I can't actually use them for CT work as the photos are copyrighted by my boss so they can't be posted...

While reflecting on how long it has taken me to post again I realized I never actually came back and posted the LO I was waiting on info from Kol for...

Title: Bank of America Building (Charlotte, NC)
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweet Sunflowers Kit by Michelle Pieters.
Photos by my brother, Kolby.
Fonts: CK Serendipity
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I also have two I forced out yesterday to TRY to get the mojo functioning again...

Title: First Snow
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Silly Snowman Gang Kit by Connie Prince.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: Type-Ra; Freebooter Script
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Title: Groovy Baby
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Credits:
Papers and elements from the Adventure Kit by April Staker of DigiApeDesigns.com.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Hippy Display
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I am happy to say that I am doctor-free for a short while. Things went well enough at all my appts that I have a short reprieve. I don't have to return to the endochronologist until Feb, AND she took me off 1 of my meds. I don't have to return to my PCP until March for my yearly exam, and she's hopeful that if my sugar levels keep trending this way for me I might be able to stop the meds completely (at least for a few years as the issue will never go away). And, I don't have to return to the ENT surgeon until June. Not exactly why I would need to go back there if nothing's bothering me by then, but I'll wait and see.

I got lucky on Saturday, and my neighbor took pity on us... He snowblowed my entire drive plus and my walk to the steps while I was at work. Kind of hoping he decides to do it again because I spent 1.5 hrs - that's right, HOURS - shoveling this morning to make it so dad could pull into the spot Mike left at about 3:30am. I still ended up leaving about 15 minutes of shoveling for Dad 'cause I just couldn't do any more. (And, neither one of us attempted to address the second half of the driveway. Our drive is two cars wide and two cars deep.) I was dripping in sweat and wheezing instead of breathing - mind you I'm NOT asthmatic... We've got btwn 3 and 4 feet of snow in the yard, and the banks are at least chest to head height. Keep in mind it was nothing but grass and mud on Wednesday. Gotta' love the north country! :P Apparently Brenden ordered the snow dumping we got because he informed Grampy on Wednesday after picking up Micaila that it didn't LOOK much like Christmas! LOL

Not sure what else to say, and I'm typing this while the boss is at lunch so I guess I'd better sign off for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Brief Update...

The follow-up appt went well. I don't have to go back again for 6 months. My only disappointment is that I'm having trouble with some pretty severe pain each time I start eating which disappears after the 3rd-4th bite. The dr said that should go away soon, but the only thing I can do for it is take some Advil or Motrin. Supposedly it's caused by a muscle you use when chewing that they had to cut part-way through during the surgery...

Now off to my endrochronoligist 3 wks early because I was having issues with my medicines causing me to bottom out my sugars if I didn't eat extra...

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Monday, December 1, 2008

Still here...

Just not feelin' very creative lately. We put up the tree yesterday which included having to re-arrange the livingroom to fit everything.

Hope to have some stuff to share in the next day or two, but tomorrow's my 1-month follow-up from surgery. Dad and I might be visiting my great-aunt while in Syracuse. She has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home.

Gotta' run.

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