Packing and such

So, I have spent the last week of my life doing laundry, doing laundry and ummmmm did I mention the LAUNDRY. One thing I may have told you before is........... I HATE LAUNDRY.

Ok, I don't hate the actual laundry or the clothes (in fact if they were a few sizes smaller--- I would be in love with clothes). What I actually loathe is the PUTTING AWAY. Maybe its because we definitely do not have enough space to put all our stuff, what can I say - I am a shopper!

But alas, it must be done because we leave in two days for a HILTON HEAD mini vacation. My good friend Chrissy is getting married, and I am so excited to be going down to witness the long awaited event! All my college buds will be there with the families so it should be a hoot!

We leave Thursday morning, and we will come home on Tuesday. Then, I have my last two tutoring sessions, then I will be heading to the lake! My home away from home--- my comfort zone, my true relaxation spot --- where my extended family will be! I can't wait to see Candy!
Beaching here we come!

Then we come back to go to Myrtle Beach with my in laws for a week in mid July --- then I HOPE HOPE HOPE my mom is still at the lake so that I can go back for a second round of rest and relaxation! But we shall see!

In the midst of all this my sister is moving to Texas - BOOO HISSSSSS!

Maddie misses her Jo Jo

My aunt was in from Indiana for part of the week. Sadly it was to mourn a close member of her family that passed away (quite suddenly) -- but we did get to spend some time with her yesterday. Maddie Jo LOOOOVES her Jo Jo (hence the middle name Jo!) - and asks for her constantly. She doesn't yet understand the 'distance' factor between here and Indiana!

But anyway -- it was a short but sweet visit with Jo Jo-- and MJ misses her already!

Gettin all proud and stuff

Ok, I took this picture the other morning. I woke during a lightning storm, and I just stood on my porch watching the sky light up in amazement. Then I thought, "I wonder if I can snap a picture of this!"

Sure enough --- this is what I caught. It only took me about twenty pictures to get it!

And, yes... I am quite proud!

Gangster!

Yea, one of the designers over at Digital Candy had this as her AVATAR. I told her I was totally stealing it because it made me laugh out loud!

Some Layouts ....

Here is the first scrapping I did in a LONG LONG TIME. It was so fun, and it really is my first true love. I do love taking the time out of designing to scrap ! I need to do it more :)

The good news is that Christie and I partnered up for the Birthday Race over at Digital Candy, so my scrapping fix will be met ;)

This one is called Forever Sisters and it is made with Beckie Wallace's AWESOME kit called At the Ballet - it is available now EXCLUSIVELY at Digital Candy - ELEMENTS and PAPERS.

Here is one I did for the Candy Jar Challenge over at Digital Candy!

It's done with an old pic of MJ and you can see the CREDITS HERE.
Here is one I did for the Scraplift Challenge over at Sunshine Studio!

It's called - SWEETHEART and you can see the CREDITS HERE Last is one where Christie forwarded me a blog featuring this free template! It is amazing ;)

You can check out Lauren and the CREDITS HERE.
SOOO FUN!

How Nerdy are you???

Ok, I got sucked into this one because in my courses I often joke that I am somewhat 'geeky' in that I do love computers in a big time way :)

So I took the test --- How Nerdy Are You?



Overall, I scored as follows:

44% scored higher (more nerdy),
2% scored the same,
and 54% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean?

Your nerdiness is:

Somewhat nerdy. I mean face it, you are nerdier than about half the test takers.

Does it say something that I am slightly proud of it????