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Lunchboxes

I cased one box from scs and I came up with the other (yes! All by myself! lololol)

I am loving these color combos!

each box took 1 full hour to complete

Chocolate!!

Check out my chocolate projects! lolol I am in love with our new wrapping paper from the holiday mini catalog.

It is so versatile and has such a nice finish.  I love the classy look this paper has when you add the satin ribbon!! No matter what I do for the journal the sheen on the paper glares in the photo- sorry!

I love the look of the chipboard flower, it looks velvety! This is the classiest satin ribbon I have seen in many years!

Be sure to check out the lunch boxes I made that I will post tomorrow!!

Birthday Fun!

Mom was SO surprised when we walked up to her at the Olive Garden in Mississippi Saturday night! She had NO clue we were coming down! hehehe -  I even called her about 9 am to wish her a happy birthday, talked about how the kids had football and band practice, we had mowing to do, etc....   She was totally clueless!  Even tho one of the teenagers griped most of the way about going and how board he was, it was worth the 11 hour each way trip for the look on her face and how happy it made her!

Here's a couple photos~  one day I will get them scrapbooked! lol

My sister Pat, Mom and I

And now........ Grand kids and great grandkids!

Left to right=  Rusty- grandson, Michelle- granddaughter, Kasey- step grandson, Mom, Katie- granddaughter, Allen -great grandson and in front, Brianna, Alyssa and Seth all 3 are great grandkids,  My 2 sons Ray & Morgan and grandson Jack, were unable to attend.  We had a lot of fun, and altho I am very tired this morning, the trip was great to have a few hours with my family.

test?

Article 6 of the Constitution specifically prohibits a religious test to run for office, but many of the press seem to forget that.

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The Lord's sweet assurance . . . can guide you and
me in our time, in our day, in our lives. Of course, we will
face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently.

A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!

Today is my mom's 80th birthday.........  TA DA!  She actually lived through 2 teenage daughters! tee hee

Mom, I love you with all my heart, you are my hero, my best friend and I am truly grateful for everything you have done for me in my life and for all the emotional support!

Look Mom you have hair! heheheheheh yes, that is little ole me at the age of 2- so this photo is 43 years old, my how time flies!

When mom was in her early 20's she was Rodeo queen and then she had polio in her left arm and lost the use of it, all my life I remember that MY mom could do 2+ times as much as any of the other moms with her bad arm and her good arm. I have always admired and appreciated her for that.  We picked fruit at my Aunts orchards, we canned every summer so we could eat in the winter and my mom worked VERY hard to provide for our family as my dad was disabled.  She even began a beadwork pattern business with the encouragement of Celia Totus of the Yakima Indian Nation when I was in the 6th grade. Mom designed and printed beadwork patterns on pellon in our home, and then traveled to sell them all over the United States and Canada. She sold the business in 1980 or so.

When I hear people talk about how they "can't" do something, it infuriates me! I watched my mom and all the things she DID, so I know you "can" when you set your mind to it!

anyhow-  I love you mom, Happy birthday and many many more!

Sheryl Brown!!

YOU ROCK!

check out this wonderful RAK she sent me!

So swirly, stem sayings

versamark, wild wasabi ink

whisper white, so saffron, certainly celery cardstock

SU scallop punch

wild wasabi double stitched ribbon

delightful! I just love it! thanks so much for thinking of me!

The issue of the year

awesome article that has a topic that effects us all!

Healthcare: Throwing Off the Cords That Bind Us

Healthcare is a major topic among presidential candidates for the 2008 elections.  But is a national healthcare system really in our best interests?  One doctor tells us why it isn't.
By Dr. David Deardeuff, D.C.

and, I agree!

Gift Bags

I love, love, love, the new Stampin Up! Wrapping papers!!

These gift bags are easy and fun, decorate any way you want, add a clear envelope and put in a matching card!

Silliness.... I have been tagged yet again!

I have been Tagged ... What's in the NAME...

I have been tagged by my friends DAWN and Laurie! 

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (1st pet  current car) Star Ford

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME ( Favorite Ice cream flavor and cookie )  Rocky Mtn Chocolate chip

3. YOUR FLY GIRL NAME: (  1st initial of your first name  and the 1st 3 of your last name ) Gman

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (Favorite color / Favorite  animal) Pink Horse

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name / City you  were born) Mae LaMesa (ok how cool is that name?)

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (1st 3 letters of your last name /1st 2 letters of your  first name) ManGw           (how do we pronounce that anyhow?)

7.YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd Favorite color / Favorite Drink) Chocolate chip dietpepsi

8.YOUR NASCAR NAME (1st names  of your grandfathers) Jack Floyd (coolest name yet!)

9.YOUR STRIPPER NAME : (Name of your favorite  perfume / Cologne & Favorite Candy ) Jadore Good& Plenty (holy heck batman! what a name~ tee hehehehehe)

10. WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM NAME: (middle names of your mother & Father) May Ellis

Ok now I need to tag   a few of my other Blogger gals and see what their names  will be, How fun ..

Jan Tink

Vanessa

Kathie Mcguire

RAK'D

I am embarassed to admit that I am behind with posting RAKS received but mostly because I am so behind with the thank you's.

Here is a card sent to me by Kathy Logan.

This is THE most gorgeous card IRL, it has gold embossing on it.  It is just elegant and beautiful!

Thank you Kathy for thinking of me!!!

I believe this is baroque motifs stamp set.  Simply gorgeous! I am truly blessed.