New week

Hello -

Today I'm excited to start day 2 of the project I decided to be a part of this week. It's called 'A Week in The Life' and comes from the inspirational Ali Edwards. The goal is to capture the everyday life with photos + words and create a project/layout at the end of a week. I've begun taking photos and journaling. Sunday is the best day of the week and I started with all the family activity that happens. It was fun! Now that it's the routine of the new work/school week, the real fun begins, lol. I'm looking forward to approaching a project in a new way and seeing the results.

Today is also hopefully the day that Michaela can meet her new brother. Danielle had what she thought was labor over the weekend. Maybe today? She is so very excited and I think it will be such a great new beginning for their family.

Adios for now. Here's a few pics to glimpse into what we did yesterday. :) Is anyone even reading this? If you are, please leave a comment. Cheers ~Emily

Happy Friday!

SO glad it's Friday. I want to relax and do regular stuff this weekend. Like fall yard cleanup, finishing cleanup of Michaela's room (so she doesn't have to be bothered by my stuff still in there!), catching up with my DVR'd shows, and scrappin'! Tonight is bowling, baby! Hope I can push up my 101 by a couple few pins and maybe have a beer. :)

Oh, and check out October monthly 'scopes posted at www.frankpilkington.com
Speaking of scrappin', I did my first two layouts with the kits from The Scrap Room. Have a looksee!

Wednesday update

Hi everyone!

Ok, so mercury retrograde is starting and I have been feeling its effects for a bit. I got a speeding ticket last week. Bah! I know I am irritable with things and people (at work) when I know I shouldn't be. I was introduced to another new astrology related site - http://www.davidcammegh.com/ and his actually videotapes his forecasts. Interesting character and gave some insight into October. Visit yourself and see if there's anything worth taking away!

I'm hostessing a Wine Taste/fully Simple party on Nov. 6. It will be fun! Wine tasting a bit and tasting the yummy Tastefully Simple items will be a fun girly night and will help give everyone ideas for hosting during the holidays! Look for your invitation arriving to your mailboxes soon!

In scrappy chat, I'm looking forward to doing some creative projects instead of regular layouts. Some will entail creating gift items for my lovey dears this holiday season and a mini-book or two that I just want to attempt. I am bringing my sewing machine into the "tool" mix and will post my first creation, good or bad. I'm finding inspiration on http://www.teresacollinsdesigns.com/ and of course Ali Edwards' blog. Making Memories, Scarlet Lime, and Prima Marketing have had some cool things posted lately also. I have the Bind-it-all machine and the Slice on my wish list. Also wanting to get my hands on some of the great teresa items, too, even though I have to order online. Oh! and my sister Amy created her first three layouts this weekend. I believe they were for her honeymoon. I'm so excited to see them and can't believe she actually did it.

In other news, Millen is fired today - he's now the Detroit Lion's boss that bombed. Looking forward to seeing the first debate on TV on Friday. I have to DVR and then watch on Saturday morning but at least I can fast forward thru commercials and rewind if I want to hear something over. And, maybe Kevin will watch. He still has a week to be convinced to register to vote.

I'm officially over half-way through Twilight and already peeked forward. Bad, I know. I hate the suspense. LOL It's ok so far. I'm not in love but the series will be entertaining enough to possibly read them all. I'm trying desperately to not get hooked back into TV. I have a few shows I like to watch and I want to keep it that way.

Look for updates soon to include where I visit (websites, blogs, etc.) and what I'm reading, listening to, and working toward. For today's fun: http://www.blogthings.com/whatstherecipeforyourpersonalityquiz/

~Emily

Hi everyone!

Well, this is officially the first blog entry. Kinda strange to be doing this. LOL

I started this blog for a few reasons: 1. I feel like so many others are doing it and I don't want to feel left out. 2. I want to be able to share my thoughts & life with anyone that may be interested. I want to express myself! 3. In hopes that I can have my family & friends visit and see what I've been up to. Maybe they'll feel more connected since I am pretty lame about keeping in touch on any regular basis. :)

I will be sharing photos, hopes, dreams, scrapbooking projects, and overall banter on what's happening in the world. Hope you'll come on to see what's new and to add your own comments.

Today's the first day of Autumn and it's nice to be starting something on such a fine day. Have a great rest of the day!