Monday, June 25, 2007

Saturday Night Fun

0 comments Posted by Heather at 1:55 PM

I can honestly say that I have never done THIS on a Saturday night before!
Laila and Lane came over for some drinks and fun! They brought a few games, Golden Tee and Cranium- Turbo Edition. As we made our drinks with Lots o' limes, we played Golden Tee. I was winning until the Rum hit me a little bit more than normal, and went from -7 to +3 at the 18th hole!
We decided to break away from the golfing game and pulled out Cranium, where we found a big ball of purple crystallized dough! That wasn't going to work and we couldn't play without it or sculpturades wouldn't be the same. So, Laila had the brilliant idea of making our own playdough; complete with green food coloring.
It actually turned out great!
We truly had a blast playing all night long where the final winners were the guys......

I guess we are going to need a rematch!

 

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Opinions Not Welcome Unless Requested

1 comments Posted by Heather at 8:38 PM

Why do people think that they are the experts on how I should live my life? Recently, it has occurred to me that many people feel that they have the right to express all of their opinions. Frankly, I am done. I'm done hearing all of the comments on how Reon and I have chosen to live out our lives. I'm done fluffing off those comments, "pretending" like the words aren't hurtful, because they are. All of this makes me wonder if people even realize how they come across.


The opinions are endless, "suggesting"; when we should have kids, when we should buy a house, when our unconditional love will change because we aren't newlyweds anymore, when I am supposed to breathe! Why is this supposedly acceptable?

In my book, it is not, "learn from my mistakes" ... it is one person's mistake is another person's opportunity. I would love if Reon and I were able to live out our opportunities.

How we choose to live out our life is a personal preference, that's why it's called PERSONAL! Life is a journey, let us live it without criticism.

 

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Lessons Learned

0 comments Posted by Heather at 5:21 PM

There's some things that I regret,
Some words I wish had gone unsaid,
Some starts,
That had some bitter endings,
Been some bad times I've been through,
Damage I cannot undo,Some things,
I wish I could do all all over again,
But it don't really matter,
Life gets that much harder,
It makes you that much stronger,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,
Lessons learned.
[Chorus:]
And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar,
Some pages turned,Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned.
There's mistakes that I have made,
Some chances I just threw away,
Some roads,
I never should've taken,
Been some signs I didn't see,
Hearts that I hurt needlessly,
Some wounds,
That I wish I could have one more chance to mend,
But it don't make no difference,
The past can't be rewritten,
You get the life you're given,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,
Lessons learned.
[Chorus:]
And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned.
And all the things that break you,
Are all the things that make you strong,
You can't change the past,
Cause it's gone,
And you just gotta move on,
Because it's all,
Lessons learned.
[Chorus:]
And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned,
Lessons learned.

 

Thursday, April 12, 2007

What do you mean the Foosball table isn't a drying rack?

1 comments Posted by Heather at 3:20 PM

What a nice Thursday afternoon! We were just sitting around....cleaning, catching up on laundry with (of course) Friends on in the background... when the dryer decided to break! So after trying to dry our load of laundry TWICE, I strategically placed each sock wherever I could find room. It just so happened that the Foosball table was prime makeshift drying rack! Oh, the joys of life!



 

Finished!

2 comments Posted by Heather at 1:31 PM


I have worked very hard this week that I have had off and I have FINISHED my Honeymoon Box. It is incredible to have something finished for myself! I really love the way it all turned out, exactly the way I had imagined, and actually a little better! Here's a little Peek of it all done.

Okay, now that you saw the peek, here is the close-ups of the box additions (the rest are already shown below). Each page is scrapbooked on the back with the patterned paper from the front. It makes the whole product look more finished!

This is the first chipboard mat that you see when the box is opened. On the back I attached a pocket with our plane tickets!

I had a fun time experimenting with ghost letters. I really enjoy the simplicity of this page because the pictures speak for themselves!

There are no pictures with this "memorable event". We were awakened by the loud fire alarm at 3 a.m., it was a huge memory I couldn't leave out! This is also the first time I used Hambly Screen Prints. So much fun!


This was a neat page to do. I had a specific idea in mind for the colors and patterned paper on this LO. Where you see the teal ribbon, that is a page pull-out that slips into the beach picture pocket. Here are the two pictures for your eyes to see!


I used only ribbon to create a textured and patterned background. I really like the bright vibrant colors with this pictures, and then this simplicity of the white flowers.


Simply Perfect~ I had wanted to do a full page LO of this picture but I also had a few more pictures and some journalling I wanted to write for my Hubby. So, I used the front as a flip-up page and the next page underneath has the journalling and some more "fun" pictures. Again, here are the two perspectives:


Last but not least- the Love of my life.... It's simple but fun. Loving the colors and all the patterned paper layers!

Thanks for looking!!!!!!!! I'll post again soon!

 

Saturday, April 07, 2007

4 a.m. and the scrapbookers mind

1 comments Posted by Heather at 2:54 PM

Surprise, Surprise, It was 4 o'clock in the morning and I was up with layouts rolling around in my head! I got out of bed to jot all of the designs down... phew I captured them before I lost them!


First thing I did when I got up this morning (after I finally fell asleep) was put a hat on my unwashed hair and hurried to The Scrapbook Zone to buy the latest items to create my 4 a.m. designs! I am settling in to get started. I will post as soon as I get them done! SO EXCITED!!!

 

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Aloha!

1 comments Posted by Heather at 7:17 PM

Woohoo! I just found out that my mom and I are going to travel to Hawaii to pick up my adorable niece (photoed below). I am so excited that I finally am able to get to Hawaii. Even though it is f0r only a couple days, I know that we are going to have a blast. We are staying in Waikiki right off the beach for 3 days and 2 nights. We'll do a little sightseeing around the island, but mostly just relax and enjoy the palms swinging in the breeze.


Have to go to the gym for the next few weeks so that the premature summer clothes-wearing is a little more comfortable than they are right now! LOL

Imagining my feet in the white sandy beaches and the sun rays beaming down! Can't wait!




 

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Scrap 'til You Drop!

2 comments Posted by Heather at 11:54 PM

I have become an addict this weekend. Just enjoying the luxury of some free time. Here are a few more additions to my Honeymoon Box!









 

Saturday, March 10, 2007

FINALLY!

1 comments Posted by Heather at 11:12 PM



I never actually thought I would finally reach the day where I started scrapbooking my own stuff! It is invigorating to be able to sit down and start on my "Honeymoon Box". Even though my scrapbooking area is a MESS, it was still worth finishing my first submission of memories into the box!

Under the picture, I journaled all of the details of our itinerary on a piece of mauve vellum. Also, the h and the flower have been painted and have doodled sticker accents to tie the colors together.

I have many more sketches and am eager to get started on the next chipboard card! I better get started before Reon gets irritated with the mess! JK

 

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Seeing Green!!!!!

1 comments Posted by Heather at 6:45 PM

Well, i am just ecstatic! We got home today and received a message from our lawyer letting us know that Reon's Green Card has been approved and is on the way! I'm overjoyed and still pinching myself because it doesn't feel real, BUT IT IS! We are now climbing our way up and it feels great to know that the stress is over. The waiting is no longer and I can sit back and FINALLY relax. A million pounds has been lifted off of my shoulders. Thanks to the FBI for clearing my husband!

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Pillow Obsessed!

3 comments Posted by Heather at 3:33 PM

Maybe it is just me but I have a kind of sick love for pillows. Decorative, Neck, Feather, Plush, you name it I love it! You most likely will catch me cuddling up somewhere with a pillow either on my lap or at least in arms reach!

Today I bought new pillows for our bed and I can't express how excited I am about them! Just to squeeze them and see how fluffy they are makes me want to curl up and snuggle! Pillows make me so HAPPY!

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

1 comments Posted by Heather at 8:59 PM

a piece of me...

There are a lot of roles that I play in my life, here's just one of the many pieces of me. I can't believe how lucky I am to have two adorable little munchkins in my heart. I am proud to be called Auntie Heather!





 

Sunday, November 05, 2006

1 comments Posted by Heather at 8:54 PM

This is my first blog ever! I was a reluctant starter but thanks to my dearest friend, Kristin, I am eager to get going. With the help of my husband, I am going to create a blog that represents all pieces of my personality. My goal is to find purity within my thoughts and engross myself in the art of journalling!

The best is yet to come....

 

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