Random PIcture of the Week

Here is a picture that I took while on vacation in Michigan. We went to the Butterfly House on Mackinac Island and there were some amazing picture opportunities! This is one of my favorites.

Ribbon Contest

Please visit the Tie One On Ribbon Club and check out the May Ribbon Contest!! One of my layouts has been entered! When you follow the link above, click on the Gallery, then on the May Ribbon Contest Submissions. From there, go to the 2nd page, and find #28. That is my layout. Click on it to view it. The layout with the most views wins some products from this club. Thanks for helping!!

I'm getting published!!

Yep, that is correct!! My first published page!! Actually, they picked up 2 pages and one of my friend's, Roni, as well!! Our pages will be in their August 2007 issue. Ready, Set, Create is a message board with an online magazine that can be purchased for $5 per 6 mos., or $10 per year. When I get the download, I'll show you the pages that got accepted!! Yea!!

DOM #2 - What is Powerful to You?

Week #2 Challenge: What is Powerful to You? Well, my answer to that is reading. Reading can open up new worlds for people, help them to get a job, to explore where they never thought possible.

Quote: "Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life." ~Mortimer J. Adler

I don't know who this Mortimer guy was but I love his quote.

Design Team!!

Whoo Hooo!! I made the June Design Team on Tallyscrapper!! I am so excited for this! There are so many wonderful artists on that site, and to be among them is an honor! The others on the team are AmandaO, debbiefitz, Laurajean, niColeGadE, and pursejunkie! Go team!!

I want to thank my friends and fellow Tallyscrappers who gave my layouts points during this challenge! It means a lot to me that you enjoy my work!! THANKS!!

If you've never been to Tallyscrapper, follow the link above and see what it is all about! But watch out, it's ADDICTIVE!! ;)

Southern Belle Wannabe!!

Here I am at the King William Parade in San Antonio. The Library had a float where we dressed up as fictional characters. And no, I'm not little Bo Peep. I'm a Southern Belle, maybe a young Scarlett.

Anyway, they have a tradition at the parades down here where they yell for the ladies to "Show their shoes!" So, I wore argyle socks and lime green shoes. Parade goers loved it.

I also figured out the purpose of a hoop skirt. I thought it was a dumb fashion, but it provides air conditioning down there. Keeps you very cool. Only my chest and face were warm, mostly because of the sunburn I got the day before.

The parade was fun, and long. I walked and passed out children's books, but the float was hauling ass, so eventually, several of us were way behind. It was a good day. Went home and took a nap afterwards!!

Happy Birthday to me!!

This is my view out of the plane's window, on my way back from Michigan. My birthday sunset. Had a pleasant day with my folks, then the drive to Detroit. But, kind of depressing to be alone on your birthday, flying. Makes me miss my hubby. Also makes me think too much of what I wanted to accomplish by now. Oh well, at least I'm not thirty yet. Hopefully will be with hubby when that happens!!

Happy 29th Birthday to me!!