Learn to Swerve.

Lawnmowers and Vin Diesel.

SO after a long day of no internet access because my sisters husband ran over the lawn mower cord, I am finally back in business. I did nothing today in regards to healthy habits, or scrapbooking, and went to the mall instead. I went for clothes for me, and $100 later came home with school clothes for the kids. I know what you're thinking. Your kids arn't in school? Oh but they will be, and when they go, I fully intend on dressing them accordingly. I buy when things are on sale, being a poor military wife, if I want high quality clothes, I am forced to buy years in advance. Not years maybe, but you get the picture.

I found out today I am actually going to the housesitting job tomorrow evening which leaves me with less than 24 hours to finish 3 projects. HA. I see a late night of XS drinks and inspiration. I gather inspiration all hours of the day to use when I start scrapbooking at night. I have found that I can better culitvate my creativity when I have previously found things that inspire me. WHat inspires me?

Clothes, food, the mall, magazines, products, stamps. SPeaking of stamps, I cannot wait until the Paper Salon reveal. They are gonna make you sweat, sweat til you can't sweat no more.... Remember that song? I love me some oldies. I'm actually listening to Vanilla Ice right now. I am ashamed to admit that. But I love to dance. I'm making it my goal to figure out how to post a movie, and then you guys get to see Ruth in action. I dance with my kids for an added work out when I'm bored. I never said I was good at it, but I love it.

I finished this layout today...

what do you think? there are not any calls out for girl layouts right now, and I suck at making pages geared towards calls so I just go with what I like. I like this one. My Aubree is a GOOFY goober. I love her funny sense of humor. She tells me today that I need to give her a Bwake, she has pwoblems. (She still has issues pronouncing things, but she cracks me up.

My title leaves You to probably wonder where Vin comes into play? I love VIN. Oh wow. If he wasn't short I might have to expand my horizons. Just watched some triple X, out of sheer laziness. Seems to be all I have the energy to do anymore.  I need to get on the ball with running. I have been doing elipticals for so long that I have lost my stamina for running. I went to the track the other day...

TRUE story. Started running, and about 2 laps in, realized I had to go to the bathroom. No big deal. I'll use the school. Shame its 11:20 at night and its closed.(we run late since its light out, and my kids are in bed) SO I decide rather than driving the 4 miles home and back, I'll use the woods. First mistake. I find me a spot that surely is too far into the bushes for people to venture, and while people might find it scary, moose seem to be right at home. I'm not kidding. I squat into position, and no sooner do I, I see her. Remember that scene in jurassic park with the velociraptors where he knows they are watching him? Well I could feel her eyes on me. All 2 of them. I didn't think I had much to worry about, but just the fact that all that lay between Ruth relieving herself, and death by moosing, is a tree, had me a little fearful. I chose to quickly relieve myself and headed back to the safety of the track. Not that the track was going to keep me safe, but a large area of space led me to believe I stood a better chance of not being ran over, than the small area I had confined myself to in the middle of the trees.

Needless to say i didn't burn too many calories that night.

So. Much to do, things to eat. Places to not go because I am too lazy, so I leave you with my thanks for your comments, and stay tuned for more FGF.  Ruth. Out.

P.S. Anyone want to help the computer invalid with a banner? I think I like typepad and hope to stay. I might be inclined to donate some goodies to the cause?

Hot spanish men? How odd.

I've had a few of you say you get weird blogs when you try to post. a commet. MUAH ha ha. This is my attempt to familiarize you all with the man I will be leaving my husband for. I've always had a thing for ethnic men. Do you think Mike would mind?

I actually have no clue what thats about. So sorry. I will totally understand if you don't leave a comment due to being sent to the blog of hot ethnic men. Speaking of my weirdo DH. Here's a few pictures he sent me.

Ever seen the movie the Rock when the guy's like, ... I just wanna find some rockets. That's my husband. GI joe from birth. Came out on a parachute, gun at his side. Here he is riding the apache as it were a dime store horse. Gotta love him. He cracks me up.I asked for some meaningful retrospective shots... this is what he sends me

                          I should have known better than to trust him with scrappable shots. AH well. Long weekend ahead, much to do. If you can get past Henry. The name I've assigned to the hot blogger whos trying to block all my comments. Drop me a line. Asta La Vista.

The winners circle...

Ok our winner was post #19, which if I'm correct was Tammy. Thank you for posting chica. I think my blog reached new heights today! 21. WOW. Thanks to those of you who who have something nice to say.  I'm flustered. My new favorite word.

SO. I've compiled a list of things I need to do this weekend. Or things that are of any at all importance to you all.

1. Rent and Watch Ace Ventura parts one and 2. Bumblebee tuna. Bumblebee tuna.I love historical films. Check.

2. Down an entire liter of diet coke before bedtime in hopes of being able to finish some DT work. Check.

3. Work out at the butt crack of dawn sweating like a pig on the elipticals hoping to make it to 45 minutes. I quit at 35. Check.

4. Attend a partylite party and avoid spending a pretty penny on candles I cannot take home with me. Party was a sucess. I however caved to the purchase of a few REALLY cute smelly goods. Check.

5. Find that wretched package of pink brads so I can finish my bliss layouts. 12 hours later, I'm no closer to finding the brads. But I did manage to locate some 100 calorie snack packs. A bottle of used coolwater perfume, and a package of laxatives. Good to know I spend my day binging and purging. At least I smell good.

6. Mail my ADORABLE cute and funny DH a dvd made just for him by yours truly. No. Its not that kind of DVD. He's been so sweet and lonely lately, I let the kids leave him messages. and I had to lipsync to a few of his favorite tunes. Eye of the tiger and some Britney. If you're good I promise to serinade you all before my blogging days end. 97 days and he'll be back. Are you so flippin excited? Check.

7. Try to keep my fat rolls in check until CHA.

notice there was no check?

well. Hope you all have a great MM day weekend. I'll be scrapping, and cleaning. My sister graduates from High school next week, and her birth parents are coming to stay with us.(this is my 3rd and final sister) I will be coming at you live next week from a house that I will be house sitting. I get to stay in a beautiful house. One that I can only imagine ever owning, and the whole time, I'm going to be worried about keeping it clean. My kids are great but 3 stories is not going to be easy to tidy up. Perhaps 3 seasons of spongebob and some well placed treats will do the trick.

I'm off like a prom dress. See you girl soon!

Round 2 FGF, and some thanks.

Well girls here we are at round 2 of my favorite day of the week. Free GOODIES friday.

I have had an awesome week, thanks to some very sweet people. To those of you who posted on this THREAD THANK YOU THANK YOU. I was shocked at first, then embarassed, but it means the world to me that you (plural), think me good enough. I've never been good at accepting compliments when it comes to my scrapbooking I guess I have always felt like I am still that girl with zero praise on her very First layout. (Judge not, lest ye be judged. It was ugly) I don't think I suck by any means, but I just have always looked up to those who can make beautiful things with ease. I still struggle with layouts. Meh. Enough with that. Suffice it to say I thank you all=)

Today's free goodies are going to be a LITTLE harder to earn, as they are some of my favorite companies. To be eligible for the treats, you must post a comment, and however many comments there are at 5 my time tomorrow, I will put the numbers in a hat, and draw out that number! you can post more than once if you want, might help the chances!         

Stuff is from HS, Around the Block, Imagination project scenic route, DCWV, scrapworks, ribbons, foofala, some chapstick and body wash too. These, and a few other places. Hope you like. And I would ask that if you have won something or win this, that you not play for the prize until I am certain all those who want to win something, have gotten the chance.

It looks like in the photo stuff got cut off, and I have no patience to remove my lens, and try again, so don't be fooled, the box is STUFFED and there are GOOD things in there!

Alright. THings are calling. MOstly donuts. Must get to sleep. Night!

Swerve with me...

AH. YEah. Can you belive it! I made it to typepad. I have no lists, no cool banner, and not one single thing to put in my side bar, but I'm here! For a mere $8 a month, I can blog with SOME style...

Speaking of style. I got a catalog in the mail today. www.alloy.com love these catalogs. I used to shop for school clothes out of here when I was in high school, and now that I come in a larger less stylish version of that girl, I love being able to still get clothes that fit. And are cute!

A girl on www.twopeasinabucket.com was talking about the www.modbe.com clothes that she was having a party for, and with all those and my catalog to choose from. I might just be ready for summer after all.

Summer. In Alaska. Finally. I love it. 66 degrees, not a cloud in the sky, a warm breeze, and daylight most hours of the night/day. Makes for perfect living conditions. It is a bit harder getting the gremlins to sleep. Black garbage bags are a must on the windows. Thats the only way I can fool them into thinking its dark, when in reality, not so much. The bad thing is MOSQUITOS. I hate them. My baby woke up with 24 bites last night, and AUbree had just a few less. They are EVIL little creatures.

I suppose some sacrifices are necessary for the beauty of this place.

AH well. Not too much to write about. A few of you asked me how Mike was doing, he's awesome, and doing well. He gets alot more free time than he would like, but is looking forward to being home with us. cherry will be 12 mos. older than when she saw her daddy last. Minus the 2 weeks he was here, She'll have to get used to him.

I swear when I started this post I had something REALLY good to talk about, and it never fails as soon as I get going, I forget. I need that memory pill they make. I can't remember the last time I remembered something that I was in need of remembering.

Oh well. Welcome to the new blog, I hope to get a banner soon, and maybe finally learn to use the links, so I don't wear out my www.com keys.

Oh and for those of you who LOVE celeb guests, and love cool places, check out www.scrappersbliss.com

This months guest will have you in AWE. I'm AUdi my ladies.

( don't forget only 2 more days until FGF. Stay tuned....

Poo Crap...

In honor of my first post here on typepad. I give you poo crap. Just want to see how this is working....