Happy Halloweenie!!!

I juuuuust LOOOOOOVE this stamp!! Isnt it neato??? Yes, that is just ONE stamp. And once again you cant see but the ghosts are outlined in glitter.

Are all of your Villans, and angels and goblins and ponies ready for the big night? I have an angel and a cript creature this year. Its probly Heathers last year to dress up for trick or treating so I told her she could be whatever she wanted. Of course she HAD to pick something I completely detest. Oh well. Yer only a kid once right?

The next photo is completely out of focus but I couldnt help but fall in love with it. Every once in awhile I get a true photo of my kids. One that captures their very personality. One that shows more than just what is happening at the moment. I hate that it did that blurry thing. But I think it is still a photo I will cherish forever.


I cant wait to see pictures of your dressed up babies. Whether you are celebrating fall or harvest or Halloween. Enjoy the season, for its one of God's greatest masterpieces.

The leaves are FALLING!

Hard to see it but the leaves are all accented with glitter too. FUN card to do!

Its been a bit chilly here, but I have to admit....it makes me all warm and cozy. I loooove the cool weather. I love fires and hot chocolate. I love the beautiful colors and I love the fact that everything seems to slow down in the fall and winter. I say that...and then think of my past week and wonder if I have been disillusioned somewhere along the way.

My biggest task has been breaking in the new kitten. Punk (short for Punkin) is doing WELL! She and Twink are finally able to be amongst each other without hissing fits going on. Twinkle still is not THRILLED with her, but in time I think they will do fine. So far they manage to run marathons all night...so I think things are going well. Punkin is doing great though. She is litter trained and already is learning the ropes of the house.

I looove this shot of Twinkle. It shows such seriousness in her eyes. Such mystery.

Now...what HAVE I been doing these last couple of weeks. Well...I have been field trippin with the girls thats what!! This is Heather at Wonder Works. Her class went there last week and it was soooo awesome! If you havent ever been and get the chance you must!

The day after our trip to Sevierville we went to Maple Lane Farms with the Daisy Scouts. Another great great trip. The girls had a blast and I KNOW we had to have walked 18 miles in that stupid maze.

This is Heather's choice for facepainting. EWWW ICK!

And of course Hannah! Flamingos!! The girl looooves tropical stuff! Anyone out there in Florida? Anyone have a son about 7 years of age? I have the girl for him!

Then I went to Mayfield Dairy Farms with Hannahs class. It was fun to see where the milk the cows and of course the other animals. Another corn maze (Did I mention I am NOT fond of these things?) and a hay ride. It was sooo fun to see the excitement in the kids' faces. Though...I gotta say it was COLD out there!

I have missed you all so much! But I finally have been stamping again and have some stuff to share with you. So thanks for hanging with me! ((HUGE HUGS))

Meet Lance and Christopher

Hey friends. I dont have a lot of time to post, as I am on my way to Wonder Works with a bunch of 7th graders....but I felt the overwhelming NEED to post about these boys.

One of my stampin friends, Chris has two beautiful nephews that were recently in a very tragic car accident. I could go into details but since Id be merely copying and pasting the story I figured I would just tell you to go

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and read Chris' blog for yourself. Please join me in prayer for these two young men.

Hi friends

Jenny

DOB Unknown - DIED Oct 20, 2008

A very very very emotional week here at the Peterson house. On Monday, I finally made the decision to have my old lady cat put to sleep. Breathing was becoming increasingly difficult for her and she spent most of her days asleep under the bed. I have to tell you, I have NEVER done anything as hard as that in my entire life. EVER! She was an awesome cat. Yes, just a cat--but she has been with us for over 10 years. She will be sorely missed. But she is happy again and I know it was for the best. Hasnt stopped me from crying like a baby though.

But, on a brighter note. We have a new baby! Everyone Id like you to meet Punkin. The owners said she was 5-6 weeks old, but I am thinking she is only 3-4. She is itty bitty. Not even playful yet. But she is soooo sweet.

Twinkle of course hates her guts and showers her hourly with hisses. Its a bit much for her to take in though as I know she is still wondering where on earth Jenny went. I know in time they will become best of friends though. In time.

What have YOU been doing? I havent stamped a thing in ages. Too many real life issues going on. But I am hoping to get inky this afternoon!

((HUGS)) to everyone!

Taggin, AGAIN!

Jennifer tagged me and well, I just couldnt help but play along too!!! And since I have been SEARCHING for things to post....this is a good idea huh???

Here are the rules:
1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog. (I did that...click up on the orange)
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.

1. Myself AND my children have their toenails painted at all times. Even in the winter.
2. I have the worst habit of leaving cabinet doors open, drives my family nuts!
3. I can bake a mean apple pie, from scratch--even the crust.
4. I got my driver's license when I was only 14.
5. I cannot stand the smell of insence.
6. I cannot do Haunted ANYTHINGS. A room, a house, a woods, a barn...you can just TELL me its haunted and I freak myself out.
7. I could watch CSI, Forensic Files, Cold Case Files and Law & Order 24/7 no problem!


3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.

And I will tag:

Lorien (isnt her name sooo cool?)
Deedee (AMAZING TALENT!)
Sandy (this chick is awesome...could cause some serious troubles with her!)
Sabrina (my 1/2 sister...luv her!)
Karen (another new friend that I just wuvs!)
Chelsey (my bestest Canadian friend!)
Debbie (a true friend. I met her through the shack...and wouldnt trade her fer nothin!)

4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. Done that!

Fashionably late

OK, so I am fashionably late. No, I am really late. Its Fall break here so I have been doing stuff with the girls. And right now I am running around like a chicken to make a run for the border. HAHAH! Dont you just love my puns today? OK, maybe not. But I am going to see my sis in law so I AM scurrying around trying to find all that I need to take. Also to not leave the house in complete shambles.

This pic is not the greatest and I am sorry. I am just trying to get something up. Anyways it says...I DIDNT FORGET YOUR BIRTHDAY, I AM JUST FASHIONABLY LATE.

I have been stamping my guts out but mostly just mass producing a few of the cards I have already shown you. So nothing new to post.

Hope you have a great rest of the week I will post when I can! ((HUGS))

Tuesday!

This is the new transparancies from AC Moore. The card is mounted on the transparency. Fun fun fun.

I hope all of you are doing well. Its fall break here and my babies have scattered! Heather has gone to spend the night with a friend and Hannah is on her way to Grammee and PawPaws. I kinda miss em already. But I am anxious for the time to play.

It is soooo gorgeous outside! I think I might go hang out in the porch swing for the afternoon.

Hope you all have a happy day!

Witching you...

I think I have had this paper for like 4 years. I am finally using it! I just love it! It is soooo cute! And I just love this new set I got from SU! (Inside says....a haunting Halloween)

Hope that you have a fantastic week planned. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful colors too.

A little disappointed...but still in faith.

I am saddened to report (THANKS FOR THE HEAD'S UP DEBBIE) that Ms. Nancy's lungs didnt come through. The doctors want to be absolutely certain that the donor lungs are healthy. And I guess these were not. ~sigh~

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

(Ephesians 6:10 NIV)

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled

around your waist, with the breastplate of

righteousness in place, and with your feet

fitted with the readiness that comes

from the gospel of peace. (v. 14-15)

In addition to all this, take up the shield

of faith, with which you can

extinguish all the flaming arrows

of the evil one. (v. 16)

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword

of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And

pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all

kinds of prayers and requests. With this in

mind, be alert and always keep on

praying for all the saints. (v. 17-18)

Remember Nancy you arent an army of one, but you are one of an army! We are praying diligently for you!! We love you!

Sunny Sunday!

This week is Fall break for the kids and I am sooo excited to have some MUCH needed time off! No real earth shattering plans are laid in stone, but I am anxious to spend some time with the girls and just hang out.

The weather here has almost been hot. I talked to one of my friends back home (in WY) and she said it was snowing. Ew ick! No, I am not ready for that! But something a little cooler than 80 would be ok too. Oh well, thank you Jesus for peaceful weather!

Anyways....wanted to remind you to pray for Nancy!!! I could hardly sleep last night cause I was so excited for her!

Oh yeah...this is another card using the Cuttlebug and Scorpal!

Happy Day Today!

Did ya miss me again? Sorry after two days in the yard workin like dogs I think I about put myself under. But my yard looks fantastic!!! I soooo could not have done it without my great great mom and paw in law and these wonderful little guys from down the street. They do fantastic work and wow! I am forever grateful to ALL of them. My flower beds are all mulched, my bushes are all trimmed and it truly looks amazing!

Isnt this card cute too?? I dont know what I was going for here...other than just something different.

Now on to the very bestest news in the whole wide world!!!!!

NANCY GOT THE CALL FOR HER LUNGS!!!

Please continue to pray for her. If you click on her pic over there on the side bar you will be taken to her blog where you can keep up with her updates too.

Go and be blessed and bless those around you!

Isnt this fun!?!

I got the idea from TAKE TEN. Only the artist in there used accordian folds instead. After destroying 3 peices of paper I gave up on the folding and just cut strips. Then the images are just slid down into the slots. SOOOOO fun!

What great things are you up to today? My blessed in-laws are coming to help me in the yard today. I have weeds taller than trees out there. Ha! You think I am kidding...really I am not! I tried to bend one over the other day and the stalk on it was sooooo thick that it wouldnt even break.

Look there in the weeds though...a beautiful rose has made its way up. It has received no tender care, no extra watering and no pruning...but yet God's love has brought it up out of the weeds. The rain kind of beat it down a bit yesterday...but look...how gorgeous!

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and a whole lotta IM BACK!

I just loooove this idea!! Wendy inspired me to try it! Hers is a bit different, but I sooooo love the idea!!!! And of course LOVE the dotted swiss cuttlebug!

Thanks for everyone that has checked in on me. I am slowly but surely recovering. My thyroid meds are slowly starting to work I think. Geesh. What a total knock on the butt I have gotten. I feel like I am sleeping my life away. I feel like I am doing all I can just to do what I have to. It hasnt been fun. But I think in the coming weeks I will return to my old self again, and perhaps take on some other stupid and rediculous task that I have no business doing. Arent you excited to hear what it might be??

Now a thought to ponder....

I have been going through the motions lately, but not really thinking about the actuality of my actions. I have gotten the girls to school, I have gotten them to their extra curicular commitments and of course skated by with minimal house work. I have been a good wife, I have fed the pets, I have paid the bills, I have, I have, I have.....or have I? Going through the motions of ones life does NOT mean you are living. It is NOT what God intends for us to do and we know that. At least "I" know better. But how often are we swept up in the living of our lives that we forget what we are living for? My darling friend Lori sent me a forward this morning that spoke of this very thing. Kristen at We Are That Family did a devotion this morning and OH MY GOSH....was she talking to me or what??? The scripture she referred to is:

Romans 12:1-2
"So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life--your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life--and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to it's level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you."

If I were to offer my LIFE on a day to day basis would it be worthy? Could I stand here and say I have been the best wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend? HONESTLY. OK...maybe I have fallen a little short. No, maybe a lot short. Friends, it takes more to live a worthy offering of life than just going through the motions. No one needs to remember this more than myself.

A couple of weekends ago we went to see the movie FIREPROOF, if you havent seen it, I highly recommend it. I was so quick to drag my darling dear there with me because I wanted HIM to see this movie. It was HIM that needed the influence, cause I was, afterall, perfect and all of our issues were HIS fault. How quickly was I reminded, that it works both ways. I had/have fallen so short on my end as well. WOW! When both of you have a breakthrough together, isnt marriage wonderful? I remember that day...I had a certain connection with him. I loved him deeper than I had ever. God was with us and was the center. How quickly we return back to our daily lives and once again going through the motions.

Then on to Sunday Worship this week. Our preacher's main point was God speaks to us personally. How often are we listening to the radio, watching tv or even sitting church, are we quick to think to ourselve's wow--I hope so and so hears that? Oh man, I just know exactly who needs to hear that one! But God speaks to US through US. If God wants so and so to hear it, then I imagine Hes talking to that person now as well. But we need to focus on what is being said to US. I am also guilty of this. I wonder how many key points have I MISSED because I was too busy taking notes for someone else?

So I encourage you to look inside today. Whats going on in there?? Are you being the best you can be or just struggling through to get by?

I have missed you all so much! Thanks for your kind words and prayers!

Be blessed!