ok... so, I've been busy, but still alot TO DO ~

* My "ScrappyStuff Studio!"
... I've tackled some of my "to do" list... {not shown}
*Envelope Book ~ ctmh scrap book supplies;
*Card Set: ctmh Best Friends papers & Arcylix stamps ... Colors: Hollyhock, Twilight, Bamboo;
and my stab at * the "deck of ME"

In Progress: Irish Chain ~ Red makes me Crazy! ~

~ in pieces...


Thinking about it ....
... & getting there ....
~ ONCE upon a Time, while participating in a Quilt SHOP HOP ... Zac said, "i want an all red Irish Chain" ... and, between stops of "bribing the kids" I let them each choose a selection of fabric of their choice if they were good, and Derek, a bit beyond a Toddler, would ask, "s'cuse me, do you have this in a FAT QUARTER?" in question to a BOLT of fabric as big as himself! Derek was on a mission to select greens & horse prints; Sam was on a hunt for pinks and butterflies; Alex hunted for blues or some 'stone' prints for his lighthouse and ... Zac would select his REDS, and sometime purchase MANY of them himself ... (or while working i would spot a NEW one fresh in off the truck) ... so, here we are... stay tuned!

Once Upon a Time: Maggies Place, AZ ~

well, i was looking for picts to scrapbook and ran across something i had actually finished once!
The Wall hanging ~ "Pathways" ... inspired by Color Magic For Quilters ... went into the "room" we "adopted" ... for the Expectant Mother's shelter... At Maggie's Place...
Our 4H group: CHEVY, found some amazing bedding which then inspired me to go through my stash ... and in hoping to use it up, i managed to make a dent, creating this "jacob's ladder" style pattern... that was back in 2000, and Maggie's opened on Mothers Day ... My youngest walked into "our room" on opening day surprised to find an expectant mother already napping in "our room"! ~

What is Maggie's Place? “Maggie’s Place is a house of hospitality for expectant women who wish to achieve their goals in a dignified and welcoming atmosphere. Following Catholic social teaching, we recognize that we are responsible to and for one another. We challenge one another to strive toward personal growth, to welcome the gifts of every person that enters our door, and to promote positive social change. In this way, we celebrate and provide for the next generation.” ... and NOW, proudly there are FOUR other homes!....

... "best start puttin' first things first..."

Take time to Enjoy the {Kenny Chesney DON'T BLINK VIDEO}

{DON'T BLINK} ~~ LYRICS~~
I turned on the evenin' news
Saw an old man being interviewed
Turnin' a hundred and two today
They asked him what's the secret to life
He looked up from his ol' pipe
Laughed and said, 'All I can say is'
~~
Don't blink
Just like that
You're six years old and you take a nap
And you wake up and you're twenty-five
~~
And your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growin' like mine did
Turnin' into moms and dads
Next thing you know
Your better half of fifty years is there in bed
And you're prayin' God takes you instead
Trust me friend
A hundred years goes faster than you think
(So/But) don't blink
~~
I was glued to my TV
When it looked like he looked at me
And said, 'Let's start puttin' first things first'
'Cause when your hourglass runs outta sand
You can't flip it over, start again
Took every breath God gives you, for what it's worth
~~
So I been tryin' to slow it down
I been tryin' to take it in
In this here today, gone tomorrow world we're livin' in
~~
Naw, don't blink
Don't blink
Life goes faster than you think....
~~

Welcome Home Franki...

Well, aka: "CRAZY" decided to taker herself on a walk, "early" in the "late night" the other ...day? ... and made a grandpa friend, got to eat everything she is allergic to -- including sharing EGGS for breakfast... and, going without 3 treatments - because she has EPILEPSY and is on massive doses of meds... she has come home after her "sleepover" happy and well, Maybe we ought to let her SNEAK out more often -- thats what we get for needing the hose in the dark, just before midnight ... STINKER! ...
we love her, but she wears us out ... btw: she is the GOlden RetrieVer>
.. and thats the short version!

"The Best Way To Know Life ...

....is to Love Many Things"


~ one of my favorites!
... ctmh C1037

Veggie Tales; I Love My Lips ~ let me explain....

~ so, i was slightly "MIA" earlier this week, due to a SEVERE allergic reaction, which put me in the hospital, on IV's and medications.... one of those things that happens to other people, you hear about ... and it was so SURREAL!
I am glad to be alive, and continuing to try to be HEALTHY! ... with LIPS and extremities getting back to "normal"
~ take care!~

THE GOOGLE GAME....

Toni needs:

Ø To be moved from the zoo; careful, daily monitoring = (hey! I resemble that statement! … I DO live in a zoo!)

Ø “To be or not to be”? = (a break).

Ø Surgery and a new club. = (curious! I need surgery! & SCRAPBOOK CLUB?)

Ø To do a live concert = (That’s funny! I want to GO to the Elton John Concert)

Ø To google in the midst of the season =??

Ø To come back to her girlfriends = (yup! More friends time)

Ø A predictable routine in a safe and comfortable environment in a loving home!

Ø a boss = (whatever, the supervision thing?)

Ø Careful daily monitoring = (of my projects & contractors?)

Ø Classroom practices in grade school = (weird! I think about that…)

Ø Advice = (whatever)

Ø Garage storage = (YES!)

Ø Creative management … (sure)

Ø Real estate (oh, fun, good luck with that one!)

Ø A new factory to make products; to get ahead of the game (on the Real Estate?)

Ø At least 30 days advance notice to get everything in its place, and set her schedule
” $1000 is due at this point! “= (really, interesting)…

~ YOUR TURN….Okay, so! Go to "Google" and search for "your first name” + “needs" (i.e. I typed in "Toni needs"). This is what "Google" says I need - (followed by my comments in parenthesis): that's how you play "Your name needs.”