What Am I Doing?

New Blog Address

2006-11-10T10:22:00.000-07:00

hey Guys.....i've got me a new blog.....please visit me!

www.tammybrownlee.wordpress.com

see you there!

Hump Day? Maybe!!!

2006-11-08T15:25:00.000-07:00

So...yesterday didnt end up so bad!

Emmy didnt want to goto soccer or dancing....YAH for mom.

Paul didnt stay at work late....and wanted McDick's for supper!

Went to get my Hollister bag from the Children's Place,

ended up with an interview tomorrow....CRAZY...indeed!

Watched House and laughed my ass off in the first 5 mins...

did you see it...almost peed myself!

I am in the mood to scrapbook...think i will tonight!

So since most of you have already done this...here goes....not like you are going to read this all....but here it is!

RED
1. Closest red thing to you: Elmo Chair
2. Last thing to make you angry: my daughter leaving my Hollister purchase at the Children's Place
3. Do you have a temper: only when provoked...;o)
4. Are you a fan of romance: well of course!

ORANGE
1. Closest orange thing to you: tin basket
2. Do you like to burn things: ummmmm...NO!
3. Dress up for Halloween: sometimes
4. Are you usually a warm-hearted person: i think i am
5. Do you have anything against redheaded people: not at all
6. Are you usually full of energy: not really....lately a big lack of

YELLOW
1.Closet yellow thing: ribbon
2. The happiest time[s] of your life: Summer of 05
3. Favorite holiday: Christmas
4. Are you a coward: Just call me the Cowardly Lion
5. Do you burn or tan: TAN...with a little burn on the side

GREEN
1. Closest green thing to you?: Word Whammer
2. Do you care about the environment: YES
3. Are you jealous of anyone right now: NOPE.
4. Are you a lucky person: nope....i make my own
5. Do you always want what you cant have: sometimes
6. Do you like being outdoors: hmmm....most of the time...not so much in the winter
7. Are you Irish: just a wee little

BLUE
1. Closest blue thing to you : my Hollister hoodie
2. Are you good at calming people down: i think
3. Do you like the sea: yup.....miss the Jersey Shore
4. What was the last thing that made you cry: laughing so hard watching House
5. Are you a logical thinker: for the most part
6. Can you sleep easily: Yes...but can also be easily woken up as well

PURPLE
1. Last purple thing you saw: pattern paper....3 Bugs and MM
2. Like being treated to expensive things: Depends....i like simple things.
3. Do you like mysterious things: i guess
4. Favorite type of chocolate: Milk .....and especially with caramel
5. Ever met anyone in royalty: not that i am aware of
6. Are you creative: i think i am

PINK
1. Closest pink thing to you: my pj bottoms
2. Do you like sweet things: YUP!!
3. Like play-fighting: NO
4. Are you sensitive: YES
5. Do you like music: Love it....it is extremely important to me.

WHITE
1. Closest white thing to you: My tank top
2. Would you say youre innocent:aren't we all ;o)
3. Good at keeping the peace: hmm...i try too
4. How do you imagine your wedding: which one?
5. Do you like to play in the snow: sometimes...if it is warm
6. Are you afraid of going to the doctors or dentist: DENTIST...yes!

BLACK
1. Closest black thing to you: laptop
2. Ever enjoy hurting people: NO
3. Are you sophisticated or silly: hmmmm....both
4. Would you like to go to space: NO
5. Do you have a lot of secrets: Yes
6. What is your favorite color: Green,Orange, Brown, Pink
7. Does the color you wear affect your mood: i dont think so

Tuesday Morning Blahs!

2006-11-07T10:36:00.000-07:00

So i guess having such a great Monday,

I should have expected a Tuesday morning full of turmoil!

BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!!

One sick kids peeing on my carpet,

wanting to be carried....crying if i dont.

Nicky getting jealous.

Can't take Matthew to playschool ....again!

Too many kids!

Emmy has dancing and soccer tonight.

I need to run onto the city to get my

Hollister bag that Samantha left at the Children's Place.

Surprised noone took it!

I am praying I dont have to pick Paul up from

Downtown at 10pm.

Man...and the day has just begun!!!

I hope to work on a circle journal tonight!

Yes, Renee...i am hoping to actually do it

before the retreat...not at!

Dont keep your fingers crossed though!

Hope your all having a wonderful day!

I will eventually...it's Alberta...moods change like the weather!

Thinking HAPPY thoughts....thinking HAPPY thoughts...

ok...not working at the moment....where's the booze?

Monday Morning, You Sure Look Fine!

2006-11-06T11:52:00.000-07:00

So far Monday has been a good day!

Love2Scrap is changing servers and should be back up today!

Got a look at the new MME Bohemia Christmas line....YUMMY!!! Ordered the die cuts and monograms>

Watching the Wiggles right now with the kids....oh yah!!! silly men dancing around....gotta love it! We have already watched Over the Hedge....what a cute movie...have seen it about twenty times since Emmy got it on her birthday....cant't wait to get Cars tomorrow. Nicky really likes that one...everytime the he sees the commercial...he gets all excited! We did see it in the theatre...he didn't seem to like it so much then! Rascal Flatts did an awesome version of Life is a Highway...love Tom Cochranes...i have always been a big fan of this song.

Hope you are all having a great monday! I am!

Hi Michelle!!!!

Love My Weekends!

2006-11-05T12:10:00.000-07:00

Oh how i love my weekends!!!!

Got my hair cut...feel so much better now.

Did my food shopping....spent way to much.

Off to the mall for a little christmas shopping.

Only 5 more days to the love2scrapretreat!

I think i am going to do some drunk scrapbooking.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Figured us girls could get one up on the men....the rules of manhood!!!

The International Rules of Manhood:

1. Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.
2. It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances:
(a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
(b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse.
(c) After wrecking your boss's car.
(d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game".
(e) When she is using her teeth.

3. Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies.
4. Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.
5. If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her.
6. Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is forbidden.However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.
7. No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is optional.
8. On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.
9. When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing.
10. You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.
11. It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless model and only when it's free.
12. Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts.
13. Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.
14. Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
15. If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything.
16. Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.
17. A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.
18. Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza,but not both, that's just greedy.
19. If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer.
20. Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours,except if she's withholding sex pending your response.
21. Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights:
(a) Yeah, Baby, Push it!
(b) C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
(c) Another set and we can hit the showers!
22. Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing:i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations,an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.
23. Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary.
24. The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend" have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion occurs about what a big mistake it was.
25. It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours.
26. Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue.
27. The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?"with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want!" gets an Xbox. End of story.
28. There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's Gymnastics.Ever.

We hope this clears up any confusion,

The International Council of Manhood, Ltd

Poopie Friday!

2006-11-03T17:38:00.000-07:00

WOWZERS!!! Can ya say POOPIE!!! My good lord...every little bootie here pooped at least twice...and man...it wasnt just your flowery fruity clean ghost poopies....it was god awful gagging going to vomit poopies...my house smells so gross right now! AAGGGHHH!

So have any of you boughten a kit from Poppy Ink? These are some awesome kits. They sell out in less then a day!!! I had to give myself a reminder on the first to remember to get online to buy one. I was on at 6am....by 2pm when i went back...SOLD OUT!!! WOW! Know we are talking Decemebers kit...with no sneak peak...i think that deserves more then a wow...it deserves a FREAK'N AMAZING!!!! Cant wait for this kit to come!!! If you get it...let me know what you think!

Pick of the Patch has their amazing kit up....you can find some wonderful creations by the DT in the gallery already! Great stuff!

Happy Birthday Emily!

2006-11-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

Wow...what a cold Halloween that was!!! Didnt stop the Trick or Treaters...we had about 80 kids come by! Nicky didn't last very long...Matthew shortly after...one fall into the snow and he was done! Samantha and her friend went out for hours. Glad it is over with...I think i have gain 10 pounds eating all the good stuff! I have to put it out of site just so i dont eat it!!!

So today is my Emmy's birthday!!! I can't believe she is 7 years old today! Wow...time is flying by so quickly! With ever year older she gets....the more beautiful she gets....she amazes me...she is so creative...kind hearted...quick witted...such a smart ass...lol...she has a wonderful corny sense of humour! This is one of my favorite picctures of her when she was 2 years old. Hugs and kisses girl......xxooXo (hug hug kiss kiss BIG KISS little hug)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!!!!

I feel....hmmmm.....BORED ! I need some fun in my life right now...must be this freak'n weather!!!!! Cant wait for the Love2scrap retreat next weekend! I have been in the scrapp'n mood...i have all these ideas in my head and no time to really do it...contridiction?......nope....no time....bored? .....how?.....just dont like doing what i am doing anymore...i am a working person...i need to be doing something ....so i think i need to start exploring that.....what to do...what to do?

So Tired!

2006-10-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

What a weekend...or lack there of.

I felt so tired! Didnt want to get out of bed this morning.

Felt sick last night...didnt feel well all weekend,

like i was going throw up.

One of two things, i have caught the virus or i am pregnant.....NOT!

We did take the kids sledding yesterday.

I couldnt believe how much snow we got!

Watched Nacho Libre,

Hey Concho, sometimes when you are big,

You wear stretchie pants ...in your room.

Did do some more scrapbook shopping on saturday,

got some yummy yummy Prima ribbon.

It is ribbed, velvet and gorgeous!

Nicky had a few explosions this weekend,

Thank you Dr Dhunnoo!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend,

here is to a wonderful week!

Another Tragedy!

2006-10-27T09:18:00.000-06:00

So as most of you know , I have been lobbying for Rights for Unborn Victims Due To Violent Crimes for almost a year now, and with no success from our elected Goverment, we have another tragedy that could have possibly been avoided if there were charges laid in both deaths of the mother and unborn child. We all know that violence towards women increases the most while they are pregnant. With the growing trend of this crime and no additional punishment for the double murder....it seems like it is open season on pregnant women. Just a month ago I had talk on Global News about the most recent murdered pregnant women in Edmonton...who would have thought that one month later it would happen again in BC.

We as Canadians need to take a stand against this. This coming November, Bill C-291 will be re-introduced, you can help by signing the petition and sending it to me.

My prayers go out to the victims and the friends and family. I know all to well what you are going thru.

Well The Answer is Here!

2006-10-26T09:35:00.000-06:00

So...took Nicky to his doctors appt yesterday....the poop doctor as we call him....for those of you who dont know...Nicky has had problems pooping for over a year....so they finally got him to a doctor and the doctor told us that the muscle lining of his bowels has hardened up ddue too the poop building a wall along it and now it is going to take just as long to fix the problem and re-teach his muscles how to message themselves. Oh yah! Another year of him screaming in pain! And they couldnt have done this any sooner! Arrgghhhh! So now we have to give him this stuff for two days....doctor says...make sure you do it on a weekend when you dont have to travel....WHY? Because he is going to have an explosion! Great a poopy explosion...lovely...i think i am going to go out this weekend...leave dear old dad with the mess!!!

Emmy had her first soccer game on tuesday...saved two and scored one! YAHHHHHH Emmy! She still has to get the hang of the game...she just chases the ball around and dances!

Today is a full day of kids...please go by fast and quietly!!!! Spare me oh lord of any hellish grief!

Big hugs to you and your family Mickey!

Later dudes!

Onward To A New Day!

2006-10-24T12:24:00.000-06:00

Onward To A New Day!

Today the sun is shining brightly and the day has been good so far!

I have two pizza boxes to pick up today at the post office from yesterday, hoping for more today! One should be the Pick of the Patch kit for November! Can't wait!

So with all this talk of friends, drama and crap...I say we should all move on....dont look back...and just be true to ourselves! Love thy neighbor as you love thy shelf!

I am ready for a big Edmonton crop....who would be up for a dinner crop at SAL?

I bought some amazing 7 Gypsie stamps from US...love love love these things! I have been wanting these for some time...if you get a chance you should stop by there to check out the new stuff!

Make Yourself-Incubus

If I hadn't made me, I would've been made somehow.

If I hadn't assembled myself, I'dve fallen apart by now.

If I hadn't made me, I'd be more inclined to bow.

Powers that be would have swallowed me up,but that's more than I can allow.

If you let them make you, they'll make you papier-mache.

At a distance you're strong, until the wind comesthen you crumble and blow away.

If you let them fuck you, there will be no foreplay.

But rest assured, they'll screw you complete til' your ass is blue and grey.

You should make amends with you.

If only for better health.

But if you really want to live,why not try and Make Yourself?

If I hadn't made me, I'dve fallen apart by now.

I won't let em' make me, it's more than I can allow.

So when I make me, I won't be papier-mache.

And if I fuck me...I'll fuck me in my own way.

You should make amends with you.

If only for better health.

But if you really want to live,why not try and Make Yourself?

Make Yourself.

A New Day

2006-10-23T09:26:00.000-06:00

I feel refreshed today! Had a busy weekend of catching up and errands....Emily had her first soccer practice...loved it...Matthew sat on the ice again at skate lessons....i was able to get some scrapbook shopping in...finished a layout...met with Ki to do some shopping and went for dinner...thanx again girl...the boys had fun at her house...so much that Nicky didnt want to leave ....even though he was scared of her 3 pound dog!

So...I dont really want to bring this subject up...but I am going too....only because in the last month or so.....this has been an issue...a BIG issue. DRAMA......drama drama...it is everywhere lately. On the message boards, in the scrapbook world...i have had enough of it! So much so... that i have lost respect for people who i called friends. There always seems to be a ring leader of sorts. It amazes me how people cant think for themselves anymore..... or how people will act one way in front of someone so they dont get mad at them .....and then another way behind their backs. I am not in freak'n high school anymore....i am not scared of what people are going to think of me...either you like me for who i am ...or dont like me at all...i dont care if you dont....i dont need for everyone to be my friend....i need just a few to be sincere and true.....and just because you think you have all these friends...dont kid yourself...when it really comes down too it ...they are not....just because you talk to them on a message board or at crops....or whatever...doesnt make them a friend....unfortunately in our society....as sad as it may be.....most people think they have all these true friends when indeed...you dont! They are just people with a common interest.

So stop kissing ass....stop being nice for the sake of someone else...be nice because it is the human and decent thing to do....you dont have to attack people..but do be civil....i have realized in the last month who my true friends are in my scrapbook world....and i am glad that i was able to see the true colors of these people....not that they did anything personal to me....but to fellow friends or scrappers....it was enough for me to re-think my relationship(s)...i dont want to surround myself with this type of person.....i want to surround myself with strong.....full of life...true to themselves people! Not ones that hide behind other people...cant act or think for themselves....who act fake or phony...have to have everyone be their friend.... kiss peoples ass....be competitive....be tit for tat about things....always need praise to validate who you are.....so if this describes you...please dont bother with it....i have been out of school for almost 16 years....and i have no desire to go back now.

So with that said... to my friends...and you know who you are...i love you for who you are and appreciate your friendship. I may not always be the greatest friend always isolating myself from the outside world.....but I do appreciate you more then you will ever know. You always think of the littlest things that always put a smile on my face.....you seem to go out of the way for me when i least expect it....you pm or email me kind words and encouragement....and no matter what....you always tell me the truth...you dont let me sulk too long when i throw myself a pity party....and you are better to me then i am to you...and for this i treasure you!

Have a great monday ....i know i will!! :o)

Final Decision

2006-10-19T08:54:00.000-06:00

So ya wanna know a secret?

A really really really BIG secret?

How badly do you want to know?

Just a little ?

Maybe alot?

Hmmm......maybe i should make you wait til tomorrow!!!

Nah....i'll tell you now!

This little birdie wont be flying south!!!!!!!

We have made a final decision and have called the realtor.....we aren't moving! I have told dear hubby that i am too stressed out over this and we both decided that if come spring time we both feel that we still want to move ...we would re-evaluate the situation. So this chicky whether you want me or not....not sure some of you are doing the happy dance right now....is not going anywhere!

Final Chapter...THE END!

The Update

2006-10-18T08:17:00.000-06:00

Ok so...i said by yesterday evening i would have this blog updated...ok ...i am only off by about 10 hours...i am sure you guys are tired at look'n at the boob! Or maybe not. Anyways.....so here is what is going on in Crazy Tammy's life...for those of you that care.....and remember this can all change in a matter of minutes....Paul is a flip flopper...drives me freak'n in sane!

Ok....the low down....

We started looking at our lives here.....bills....income...family...we realized that other then friends and a house....there was no real family here for our kids. We knew the market here was hot, the dollar was down and the market there was slow. So we started to explore the idea. Paul didnt want to do it, I did. Then he decided to do it. Saturday we signed the papers with the realtor....10 mins after he left...Paul changed his mind again! Sunday...we go to the pumpkin patch...get back...message from mom...he calls her...we are selling again! Ok ...can you make up your freak'n mind and just stick to it....i am seriously going to have a meltdown. So then Paul changes his mind once again last night....hold off on the listing for 2 weeks...he is presenting his job an offer and wants to see if they take it...if so we stay and if not we go....I am officially a looney tune now...put me in a straight jacket and drop me in the river. I dont operate the is way....i need a plan....i need a schedule...i need a commitment one way or another! This is when i start to second guess everything.

So as for now...we are holding off for two weeks....we may lose are chance of selling our house at what they think we can get for it NOW. If that happens...we wont move period.

So why didnt i tell any of my friends....i sincerely apologize....it would have made my judgement alot fogger....i would have been making my decisions on emotion and nothing else...and i couldnt do that. So i hope you all understand. i love you all dearly and hope that you can forgive me.

So i am off to go crawl in a hole and cover myself.....ttyl

I Am Still Alive

2006-10-16T21:06:00.000-06:00

Just making sure you are still paying attention and visiting my blog!!!

Since i have had a few request to update this.....and you know who you are ;o) .....

I AM STILL ALIVE!!!!!! :op

I promise I will update by tomorrow evening!

Love ya all!!!

Thankful for.....

2006-10-06T13:36:00.000-06:00

My Simple Beauty

So it's Friday....WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Long weekend ahead!!!!

I am going to a crop tonight....wont be too productive I am sure...why start now? LOL!!

So two things I want to do today on my blog....list 5 things that have made me happy this week (Thanx Sandra) and 5 things I want to do before I die (Thanx Renee A). So i guess i will start with the happy stuff.

5 Things That Made Me Happy

1. being helper mom at Matthew's playschool...he was so cute always watching me.
2. doing some awesome layouts with the POTP kit....love how they turned out.
3. talking to my buddy Michelle....:o) Thanx girl
4. Nicky.....need i saw more....he is getting to be such a big boy
5. Matthew's first skate lesson.....he sat on the ice 99.99% of the time.

5 Things I Want To Do Before I Die

1. travel to Rome, Italy
2. own my own business
3. see all my kids get married and have children
4. have a vacation home somewhere beautiful with lots of sun and trees
5. travel to Egypt

So that's about it for today.....hope you all have a wonderful weekend with lots of Turkey and stuffing.

Hey Renee....i finished Emily's CJ....heeheehee....finally got my ass moving and did it....so let me know what the plan is. Also girl....big hugs too you and Scott...I wanted to do it in person not on my blog....not sure when were hooking up again...so til i do see ya...know i am thinking of you guys!

Later Dudes!!!

Feeling Better

2006-10-05T11:17:00.000-06:00

Ali and Me

*** Remember ...if you would like to leave a comment...you can do it under anonymous or other....remember the golden rule...you read it ...you comment on it!!! ;o) ***

So...whats new guys???? I have been MIA from the computer for a bit....feel like i have lost touch with you guys....I am feeling alot better...thanx for all the hugs guys!

Pick of the Patch has an incrediable kit this month....loved it! The colors are so fun to work with...I am not a red girl...but loved the red in this kit....the alphas were awesome...need to get some more....and the WRMK portfolio....def. need some more of those babies!!!

Love2Scrap had Ms. Ali E there tuesday night for an online chat...what an awesome chica she is...so cool! Thanx for doing that Renee. Also....Congrats to my girl Laci for making the DT.....woohoo!!!

Speaking of Ali...have you read her blog lately....she is participating in something very cool.....check this out..... All About Me album for Breast Cancer Awareness....i will be getting one.

Treasures to Scrap is having an awesome month long Halloween Truth or Scare contest......some awesome prizes to be won...check it out!

Well I think that about wraps it up....i shall be making my rounds around blogland today...so I will be visiting you real soon!

Later dudes!

MIA

2006-10-02T07:46:00.000-06:00

School For Scoundrels

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So I have been kinda MIA this last week. Alot of stress....alot of thinking to do...life has just been very busy....the dayhome...PMS....OH MAN...PMS'ing big time...to move or not to move....kids....husband...family....it has been a whirlwind....so glad it is a new week. So out with the old in with the new!!!!

Went to go see a movie with Samantha and some of her friends....needed to be in someone else's world if only for 2 hours......School for Scoundrels.....very funny movie!!! Loved it....had me laughing thru out the movie. Will be renting this when it comes out!

Click is on DVD tomorrow.....another very funny movie....think I might buy this one! Love Adam Sandler!!!!!

Well....off to do some much needed work that I put off all weekend....talk to you dudes later!

Scrapfest Pictures 3

2006-09-29T10:37:00.000-06:00

Scrapfest Pictures 2

2006-09-29T10:35:00.000-06:00

Scrapfest Pictures

2006-09-29T10:30:00.000-06:00

To Hell and Back.

2006-09-27T18:13:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to come on here and scream.......

AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRR

What a freak'n day!!!!

Thanx!!!

I feel better.

Will try and get pics up tonight during commercial breaks!

Treasures To Scrap

2006-09-27T08:41:00.000-06:00

Treasures To Scrap has completed their online store. To kick things off here is a coupon to save a little extra $$$ :

coupon code: SCRAPBOOKUSA2006 to recieve 10% off orders of a minimum of $10 for one month.......special will end October 23rd, 2006.

We are going to have a few really huge contests in October at TTS.... make sure that you come and play.....

1st Contest:

Paper Scrappers Sponsor: Doodlebug DesignsUpload from October 1 to October 25 your layouts and altered items in the special doodlebug contest section in our gallery using at least 75% of Doodlebug design products.Doodlebug Designers will be judging our contest and the top 3 most creative designs will be our winners...

1st place winner will recieve a TTS gift certificate of $50
2nd place winner will recieve a TTS gift certificate of $25
3d place winner will recieve a TTS gift certificate of $10

all layouts must be new designs and not uploaded to any other gallery besides TTS until the contest is completed. You are allowed to upload as many as you would like during the time allotted.

2nd Contest:

Digital Scrappers Sponsor: Addicted to DigitalUpload from October 1 to October 25 your layouts using at least 75% of product found at Addicted to Digital.DT members at TTS or ATD DT members will judge on the most creative designThe most creative layout will receive a $20 gift certificate to Addicted to Digital from the owners of TTS (Wendi Rees and Tracy Madsen)all layouts must be new designs and not uploaded to any other gallery besides TTS until the contest is completed. you are allowed to upload as many as you would like during the time alloted.

3rd Contest:

Monthly Challenges and GDT of TTS Sponsor: TTSwatch for more details coming but, this is the plan so far. you will want to participate and complete as many challenges and trivia questions etc on TTS during the month of October. you will earn points for each thing that you do and we will not only have prizes throughout the month but the top three people with the most points will win gift certificates from TTS to our store.

1st place winner will recieve: $50 gift certificate to TTS and GDT spot for the month of November
2nd place winner will recieve: $25 gift ceritificate to TTS
3rd place winner will recieve: $10 gift certificate to TTS

Hope to see you there!!!!

Oh What A Night!

2006-09-26T06:44:00.000-06:00

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Scrapfest.....what an incrediable weekend!!!! Hanging out with old and new friends.......friends I have chatted with online for months now...finally getting to meet....it was AWESOME!!!! Meeting Ali Edwards....INCREDIABLE! As I have said on many MBs now...sorry if I sound like I am repeating myself....she is a corky dorky funny real kinda girl.....an inspiration not only as a "Life Artist" but as a human....as a women....very cool chick! Hell the girl tried to thumb wrestle with me! I kinda set her up...ok...i set her up...but the end result was well worth it....she will be chatting online on Tuesday October 3rd at 9pm over at Love 2 Scrap...so make sure you come on over for that!

Some other awesome ladies that I got to hang out with this weekend were Kah-Mei, Kate T and Melissa from Fontwerks and Dianne and Karen from Tin Box Creations.....spent a small fortune with both of them!!! Great bunch of gals.

The weekend really wore me down....I got sick....YUCK!!! A stupid head cold.....had to pop a few Advil Cold & Sinus....after that...man ...i felt like i could pull a Tom Cruise and dance on the tables! I fell asleep sunday night at 7pm.

Saturday was Samantha's 13th birthday....man....officially a mom of a teenager!!! I am so freak'n scared now! Man i wish she were ugly!!!Poor thing...saturday night....after mom being away all day on her birthday...I come home...she is snoozing on the couch....I am tired...getting sick and have to go pee.....I am banging and banging...calling...yelling...doing the pee pee dance....she doesnt wake up for over 15 minutes!!! I was NOT happy....i was about to go pee in my back yard...HAPPY BIRTHDAY...now get to bed!!!! Poor thing!

Well if blogger would let me upload some pictures I would...but it wont....so ....I will just email who ever wants them.

Later Dudes!

Here We Go Again!

2006-09-22T07:52:00.000-06:00

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So I got an email from Susan from Global News in regards to the 27 year old Edmonton woman who was murdered by her husband and was 3 months pregnant. Not sure I can go down this road again with the news. I was so emotional, mentally and physically exhausted the last time. I feel as though my efforts to speak for our unborn victims.... are all for nothing. Not sure what I could do more .....other then rally's and more aggressive tactics. I physical wouldnt be able to do that with my family. I wish I could. I feel as though I have failed . I am just so saddened by this for so many reasons.

Scrapfest.....well tonight I finally get to met Ali Edwards....woohoo....and Corry....what fun this is going be...maybe this will help not think about what is going on. Looking forward to a nice weekend of scrapbooking, shopping but most of all ...hanging out with some good people I call friends! I ran to Urban last night....had $15 off and they owed me a credit....after all that...I still spent $87 bucks...man it goes fast...bought some Gel-a-Tin stamps....a book....the MM Celebrate one...good book....and a few odds and ends....oh and a new Van Dyke stamp pad because some little scrapbook room terror got into mine and left the lid off! Cought him "BROWN" handed if you will....literally! That is how he got busted. I had just cleaned up the day before's mess..BAM...right back in there to make a mess...he came to sit on my lap and I noticed a brown stain on his hand....knew exactly what it was....go running down to my area....ARRGGHHHH not again! I need a closed off room....yah right...a scrapbook diva could only dream! Oh Fairy Scrapbook Queen....I would like a room to myself...some custom cabinets...a wonderful island desk...lots of storage and shelves.....TAMMY WAKE UP......wake up!!!!! No I dont want too....NO...leave me alone....gosh darn it...did you have to do that! Alright I think I have officially lost it! Coming to you next from a loony bin near you!

Have a great weekend everyone...later dudes!

How Purdy Eh?

2006-09-21T10:00:00.000-06:00

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Hey Nadine....thanx for stopping by and saying hello...feel free to email me at tammybrownlee@hotmail.com .....we could make arrangements to meet....or just stop by Love 2 Scrap's booth at Scrapfest.

Well Thanx Renee for doing this....it looks great! Too bad I still cant upload pictures my self! Finally got a response from Blogger...and what they told me to do ...didnt work....so I am giving them one more week...then I will have to start a new one with regular blogger again! ARRRGGHHHHH!!! I have it all set up....just dont want to use it if I dont have to!

OK...so with this new change....i love the picture and colors...but that darn freak'n hot pink is killing me.... i love pink...but man...ya need some shades for this one!!! Hey Renee...any way we can tone that down a bit....i know i know ...how ungrateful and a pain in the ass i am! Ya know I love ya!

Today has started off on a really bad morning....all three of my kids....I felt like Ralph Cramden....To the mooon Alice....to the moon! I felt like ringing their little necks.......ok breath Tammy....1-2-3.....breath! Then the little tykes got into my scrapbook area...buttons and chipboard letters EVERYWHERE!!!! They never use to go in there until last week!!! Time to bring out the stun gun!!!! Ok...you all know i am just joking! I save that for Paul! ;o)

Today is the last day for the child that had me working on weekends and evenings.....and yes...we are throwing a party for ourselves.....FREEDOM!!!!!! I will not take anymore kids like that again! Holy Hannah...shoot me first!

So tonight...CSI , Survivor, Grey's Anatomy, ER...some good TV on tonight. Last night I was a total couch potato....too much on on Wednesday nights now!

So only two more days til Scrapfest.....need to start getting prepared.....peace out dudes....ttyl!

2006-09-20T19:15:00.000-06:00

I have officially hijacked Tam Tam's blog tonite!!! Can you tell!?!?!? Well she wanted a new look and this is what she picked!!! She's just lucky I didn't really mess things up!!! tee hee
Well in honor of the hump day tradition I have decided to give ole Tams and the rest of y'all something real hot to look at.....

See Tammy!!! I'm really too good to you...in fact I'm too damn good to be true!!!
Rock it out y'all.....I'M OUT!!!
Back to your regularly scheduled program..............
Renee

Tuesday Hell?

2006-09-20T09:36:00.000-06:00

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So i guess my new HELL DAY is tuesday...wow....Holy Hannah! Full day of kiddies, dropping and picking up Matthew at playschool from 9am-11.....and then rushing Emmy off to dance class at 4:30...back to back classes.....picking her up at 6pm to rush Samantha off to taekwon-do in the next town for 6:15......then going back to pick her up for 7:15....CRAZY!!!! Can't wait til Emily's soccer gets thrown into that mix!!!

SO...i am getting all excited about Scrapfest!!!! EEEEEEKKKKK! Cant wait to get to finally meet some of you gals! Corry, Karlynn, Donna....omg...there are so many !!! 3 more days! I have put a small amount of money aside for shopping...if i have time to shop! I am not a class kinda gal...but i am looking forward to it....I keep forgetting to do my homework for Ali's class...oh boy...oh well...i just end up finishing this stuff when i get home anyway!

Well ....not much new in my world...quite boring right now.....just looking forward to Scrapfest.

By the way.....DONT do BETA!!!! I havent been able to upload pictures for days now!!!! **Insert double pissed off with devil horns and pitch fork......yelling out every bad potty mouth word out there smilie face!!!! ** I cant even upload on my other sites...I am so bummed out about this!

Good Monday Morning...er Afternoon!

2006-09-18T14:28:00.000-06:00

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So I had my first weekend off from the dayhome in a long time....it was wonderful....great....awesome.....HOLY FREAK'N INCREDIABLE!!!! We went to one of the little boys that I watch birthday party...took the boys...they had fun. Then on sunday...went to Renee A's house to help her with some Scrapfest stuff...ending up having dinner....thanx...was delicious....and some apple crisp that Janna made.....yummy...thanx for that too! The girls all got a long really well...they did make overs....oh yah....bright pink lips and nail polish....oh baby! Talk about some bad drag queens! It was very cute! I have to apologize to Ki...sorry hon that I didnt make it over....heard Paul was about to send out the hounds...nice to know he cares eh?! ;o) I'll call you later tonight or tomorrow!

So other then that...not to much else to talk about.....looking forward to Scrapfest and getting together with some of you gals!

Later dudes!

Oh How I LoveThee!

2006-09-15T09:17:00.000-06:00

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AHHHH..... FRIDAY! Gotta love ya! The end of the school week, the end of the dayhome week....the begining of the weekend...payday...life is great on a friday! I have a crop to go to...looking forward to that. A friend of mine who I havent seen all summer will be there....we are always good for a few laughs.

Had a very promising chat with a friend last night that boosted my spirits.....and ya know what.....everything is going to be alright...infact ..better then alright!

I got this tag from Renee A....love those fuck'n tags.....but anyways here goes....and I know I know....potty mouth....sorry...but I hate tags....so here it is

{5 Weird Things About Me}

1. I hate feet!!!!! I think they are just the grossest body part, well next to the (YOOHOO)! YUCK!!!!!!!!!
2. I guess staying with the meat theme.....I love eating meat cold. Pork chops, steak, hamburgers, chicken....as long as it is cooked, i can eat the leftovers cold.
3. As messy as my house can get, I dont like having people at my house if it is not clean! So that is 80% of the time now with the dayhome. It bugs me to know that someone is in my messy house.
4. I am so anal about things looking like"NEW" that i will even dust off and wipe nail polish bottles clean so that they look like I just bought them.
5. When i fall asleep i usually have one big body twitch that will usually wake me up.

I am tagging

1. Renee
2. Lacintha
3. Kelly
4. Brenna
5. Anna

ok...just had to add an extra one...my buddie Michelle....show me your weirdness you freak'n WEIRDO!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! One more week til Scrapfest. I did post a meeting for dinner at POTP. SO if any of you L2S girls wanna join us as well...please do...we would love to have you as well!

GoodBye

2006-09-14T08:40:00.000-06:00

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Ok....I can't even begin to tell you how tough and stressful this past week and a half has been! So if I seemed a little quite here and distant...that would be why. Something good came into my life that was perfect in so many ways....but at the same time , so stressful on me, my marriage and a friendship, that I had to pass on it. It broke my heart to do so, but I really had to do it, timing wasn't right. So GOODBYE to that stress....moving on to the next one!

So....BB7 has come and gone....figured once it was Will's Booger and Erika...the Booger would win. Yah for Janelle winning the $25 thousand. Supernova....was really hoping Toby would win...but Congrats to a fellow Canadian. Paul does a really funny impersonation of Lucas...heeheehee. He looked like a freak'n skunk last night.

Scrapfest is only a week away....wooohooo....so looking forward to that. Get to meet some online friends...what fun is this going to be. I also get to help the fab Ali with her sunday morning class....so honored to do so.

Renee and I hit Urban yesterday...was able to pick up some of the new Bazzill itty bitty flowers....great colors! We were doing some therapy shopping....it felt goood...eh Renee!

So....Paul and I have decided to make some plans to go to New Jersey for Christmas....that is going to cost us a fortune....but will be well worth it. We haven't spent a Christmas in NJ in 4 years. So hopefully it all pans out. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Well dudes thats all I got for you today....later!

In Memory Of 9/11 Victims.

2006-09-11T07:36:00.000-06:00

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So today is 9/11...a very hard day for my family.Leading up to today Paul has been very angry about today as where I have been very sad. It is so weird how vivid I remember this event but yet I don't remember events that have happened in my own life. As I write this, I am so sad and upset...I guess the anger is setting in now. I look at pictures and can't help but to burst out crying. What a sad and horrific time for so many people.I remember being in shock and denial for weeks....I think Paul said it was for about 8 weeks. I think for me it was to hard to believe that something so evil could happen.Who would think to do something like that? I am still wondering why. To all the families and victims who lost their lives and loved ones, my prayers are with you. You are all unwanted heroes. God Bless You.

"The attacks of September 11Th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom."

Rudolph W. Giuliani

Mayor of the City of New York

December 31, 2001

Stupid Beta!!!!

2006-09-06T19:27:00.000-06:00

Alrighty....for those who wanted to comment on my blog...you have to be a Beta user frigger fracker frig....or you can comment under anynomus....ARGGHHHHH!!!!!

My Two Beauties!

2006-09-06T08:17:00.000-06:00

Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me!!

Second Day of School

First Day

Second Day

So I take this great picture of Samantha yesterday...a fly goes whizzing by... and what do ya know...stupid thing....right on her chin!!!!Perfect picture for a layout!!!

So my very good friend Michelle is planning on moving to Alberta!!! YAHHHHHHH.....not! Grande Prairie....Grande Freak'n Prairie.....5 hours away...what...thats not moving closer to me!!! Be prepared for some roadtrips to my house chica! I am happy you are moving closer!!!

Well day number two....oh the silent bliss of no kids. Today i have one little one...so i think i will get some house cleaning done, food shopping and maybe some scrapbooking! I just got some of the new Maya Road chipboard...can you say YUMMY!!! Can't wait to get my little hands playing with that stuff!!! I also got some of the new MM stuff....very cool stuff...great colors.....oh and of course ...Heidi Swapp...got have my Heidi fix!!! The bling....oh how i love my bling!!!

Well dudes....I am outta here...have a great day...ttyl!

PS. Paul.... Happy Anniversary! Incase you forgot...it will be our 8th Anniversary! Love ya!

The Dawn of A New Day!

2006-09-05T10:22:00.000-06:00

Some days I feel this way...but not today!!! :o)

Ohhhh how sweet this day is!!! It was so nice to be back on a regular schedule....two kids off to school and just my little group of munchkins....no more older kids!!!

The girls looked great...and of course the bad mommy and scrapbooker that I am ....forgot to run out with the camera.....arrgghhhh...hopefully they stay clean so i can get them when they get home! Samantha is in a fight with her best friend...well....they ended up in the same class!!!! I hope that this will allow them to straighten things out now.

So....i tried holding this off for as long as I could in this post...but I cant do it anymore...Oh My FREAK'n gosh.....can i tell you how much i love having a new computer!!!!!!!! No more re-booting 20 times and cursing and threatening to chuck it out the window!!!! Paul had all my old stuff over in less then 5 mins....my little computer MacGyver! So as happy as I am ...I am BROKE!!!!! I have been a spoiled lucky Tam-Tam the past 2 weeks....so that will be it for a long time!!!!!

Update on the printer...I ended up getting the Canon 9900...It is a really really...did i say it's a really big printer...so it doesnt fit in my Armoire...so we need to get a sofa table so that i can put it next to the Armoire.....so ok....after that ....no more spending!!! :o)

So Happy First Day of School.....so so soooooo very excited they are back....ttyl!

Gorillas in the Mist.

2006-08-30T13:26:00.000-06:00

Ok so while Paul and i were watching tv last night...after BB7 and SuperNova...nothing was on...so we start skimming the listings and this is how it goes down

Paul: Ya wanna watch Gorillas in the Mist
Tammy: NO
Paul: What..you don't want to watch her hump a Gorilla?
Tammy: WHAT!?!?! Hump a Gorilla?
Paul Yah...in real life she humped a Gorilla
Tammy: Says who..the Gorilla?
Paul: Well that is the Rumor
Tammy: Yah Rumor, exactly
Paul: Well what would you expect, she was out there for how long!
Tammy: Would you hump a Gorilla if you were out there that long?
Paul: NO!!!
Tammy: Oh .... come on...you wouldn't?
Paul: Nope....big pause....too hairy!

Ok...I couldn't stop laughing...he said it so casual like he had actually thought about it!!! It was cute....he is gonna kill me that i put this on here...but it was extremely funny....another one of those ...you had to be there moments! Happy Hump Day!

So last night was really weird...we had a big lightening and thunderstorm...I went to go close all the windows...went in our bathroom ...went to turnoff the light and from the corner of the window came a spark and loud crackle....at first i thought a light bulb burned out...nope..then i got this pain in my arm facing the window and then in my upper leg on the opposite side...it was really weird....i think that it actually came thru the window...i have seen lightening do this...but it was much worse....almost took my head off....another story....but it hurt all night!

So ....where's my printer? As of today...we got our notice to come pick it up!!!! YAHHHH also got one for my ZEN!!!! Good day for Tam-Tam today!

Just for Renee!

2006-08-29T09:21:00.000-06:00

So per Renee's request ....here is part two of the Emmy's opening act! Pretty good stuff!!

Emmys 2006 - Opening Number (Part 2)

So...just call me sucker!!! As i am getting rid of some of my kids here with the day home....what do i do...Samantha gets a babysitting job from a neighbor down the street and mentions that she helps me out with my dayhome ...and BAM...i will have another part time toddler coming to my house!!!! What is wrong with me...I can say NO to my kids...I can say NO to my husband at 1am...why cant i just say NO to everyone else...it is easy....N O spells NO.....aaargghhhh. I am my own punisher!!!

So Where is my printer? Well as of this morning the last update was that as of 9pm last night it was in Edmonton....so maybe today will be the day!!!! So excited!!!

I think I am...if you can believe it... more excited about the Zen and speakers. I have been using Paul's Zen until I ordered my Pink one...remember...they didnt have the pink one in stock when i bought Paul's....so I finally got around to ordering....but what the really exciting part is....is the dock speakers...they are compact, run on batteries and will charge while you play it....perfect for me in my scrapbook area at night!!!! So the update on this is as of 6am this morning..they were in Edmonton...so hopefully tomorrow!!!

Happy Belated Birthday Michelle!!!!!

Good Monday Morning To You!!

2006-08-28T11:04:00.000-06:00

So for those of you that missed this yesterday...watch this brillant and funny opening act!

Emmys 2006 - Opening Number (Part 1)

Saw the movie World Trade Center last night...very good movie...very tastefully done...as some of you know...we were living in New Jersey at the time this happened..and knew of people who were affected by this tragedy...so it did hit close to home for us. It did have some funny moments in it....you couldnt help but chuckle.

So I am tracking my printer...where's that printer...well it was shipped on the 25th, sorted on the 26th...and then nothing since...gosh darn Canada post!!! ARGGHHHH!!!!

Is the Weekend Over Already?

2006-08-27T19:20:00.000-06:00

Wow...that was fast...I had no weekend what so ever.....had to watch two kiddies on saturday and one today...I am so glad that that will be ending soon!!! I cant wait!!! I wont be doing evenings and weekends very often...one of the little boys i took just for the summer will be going back to school ....and the other little boy i had fulltime with all the odd shift hours will be going to school this year....i will be back to my small little group....I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

So saturday....what a day...went to sign up Emily and Samantha for dance...we found out that Emily was the only one in her level to get the highest mark on her dance test...HONORS!!! No other little girl did!!! I am so proud of her!!! So we added a jazz class to her tap...she is so excited. Samantha is going to do hip hop...she has wanted to for 2 years now. I also signed Emmy up for soccor....got suckered into doing a BINGO that night....man...on your feet for 5 hours...the smoke was horrible...had to get in the shower as soon as i got home! It saved me $50 off her fee!! So what a busy day Emily will have on Tuesday....4:30 jazz class 5:15 tap class 6:00 soccer game...hope she can handle it!

I am so excited to get my email that my printer has been shipped. Woohoo cant wait for that baby....since Lacintha helped me save some money... thanx girl....i had enough to get my pink Zen and the charging dock speakers as an extra throw in!!!!! So happy.

We are off to go see a movie.... World Trade Center.... tonight..i will give ya review tomorrow!

Later dudes!

Happy Hump Day!

2006-08-23T09:00:00.000-06:00

I found this little ditty thought it was cute...figured it would give Patti an idea...something she can do with her lonely manual treadmill sitting all by itself!

OK Go - Here It Goes Again

SO BB7....what a wuss James is....she kicked me...yah...by accident....she took the doll right out of my hands...NO SHE NEVER...big old baby...SHE HARMED ME...man get off your mommy's tit already! Can't wait to see what happens on Thursday..bye bye James!!! So lets look at how stupid Boogey really was this week....he had a secret power.....he decides to win HOH....stupid stupid stupid...he has now removed himself from being able to be HOH on thursday...how dunb is that when he technically had HOH already with out having to win it...and now will lose it next week.....somebody better put his ass up!!!!

I have been playing with the September POTP kit.....SOOOO CUTE...I love how it has turned out so far!!!

Well i gotta run to an appointment....I will catch ya all later!

I Am So Lucky...So Very Lucky!

2006-08-22T10:09:00.000-06:00

So....i am casually sitting at my computer and ask Paul, in a not so serious manner...when can I get that new printer I have wanted? He says...well I am going out to buy a XBox 360 this week...huh?...so after that. SAY WHAT?????? Did you just say I can go out and buy my HP 12x12 printer this week? Yup...go for it! Well holy frig!!! I am getting me a HP 12x12 printer!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!! I am such a lucky girl to have a hubby who doesnt care about money!!!! LOL...it is great to be spoiled!!!

Going with the whole hubby theme here...he was working on project for his class today...he rendered up a 3D model of some balls that were mirrored and showed a reflection on them ...so...he asked me if it was bad to name the project Reflective Balls...so naturally we both laughed...and i said go for it..you can kinda "PLAY" along with it and just make a comment about no comments from the peanut gallery. SO he just starts cracking up...and goes did you just think of that now? Think of what? Peanut Gallery? No..that's just a saying. He starts cracking up again...he goes ...oh i thought you were referring to the guys who had peanuts for balls! WHAT?!?!?...I couldnt stop laughing...it was one of those you gotta be there moments!

My kids yesterday were so worn out...look what happened.....

they fell asleep on the floor!!

Anyways moving on....BB7 is on tonight...even though I know the spoiler... I am still gonna watch!

Later Dudes!!!

Oh My Nerves!

2006-08-20T20:13:00.000-06:00

Flower Girls Invade SAL!

OMG...i cant watch this show any more! I am so pissed off right now!!!! BB7....man...this game has got my panties in a giant bunch...well a knot at least...not sure how much you can bunch up a thong...Will's Booger...has got to go...and he freak'n won HOH!!!! ARGGGHHHHH!!! I can't believe George promised and Erika deceived him...he still put up Howie...hello...you should have put up Will just to get Erika out of there...and why is everyone afraid of Will's Booger...get the freak'n guy out of there!!!! So now with him winning HOH...who is he gonna back door now...it is obvious that Janelle will go up...but is he gonna back door James...one of his 4 alliance members in the Legion of Dome, Erika...his tight little squeeze, George who he just threatened to save his alliance and did, or Danielle another member of the Legion of Dome....if he was smart he would have thrown the HOH competition knowning he has the extra power and had someone else as always...do his dirty work even if it meant Janelle stayed in the house an extra week....STUPID!!!!!

Alrighty ...know that I feel better...I had an awesome evening with some scrapp'n buddies last night....got nothing done as usual!!!! We had some new girls join us...so nice to have met them...and had Renee and Kelly join us....what a hoot! Ki dropped by too...hey girl....looking fab....it was an awesome evening!!!! Two people were missing though....Elizabeth...hoping your having a ball in B.C and I wish my girl Michelle lived her....miss ya girl...i'll be calling ya later!!!

Bad Bad Blogger!

2006-08-18T08:33:00.000-06:00

Just spank me now!

Yup...that's me...i have been so bad with posting on my own and on my friends since I have been sick...so today...I hope to get caught up with getting all my links done...still havent done that since I lost them all....I hope to get around to everyone's blog...I have the scrapbook itch right now...so I may not get to everyone today.....i need to change my music......I know I know Renee... it's about freak'n time....so hopefully by weeks end...I will be caught up...so please forgive me!!! I miss reading whats been going on with everyone.

BB7.....oh my!!! George wasnt throwing his reign away as HOH...WTG Georgie!!! Was a little shocked he picked Erika! I really hope that Will's Booger isn't stupid enough to use his "special" power at this moment...hold on to it!!!

So back to school shopping is killing me.....so far i think we have spent almost $900 not including all the supplies and school fees! This is insane!!! I am so glad that I will only have one year of 4 kids in school! We figured out that when Nicky is in grade 1....Sam will be in grade 12......I found that a little freaky....that I will have one graduating and one just beginning their school lives! It almost makes me feel like an old parent...when really I am a young parent! Just odd for me!

So tomorrow is the crop at the lss....some of the local girls will be there...it will be fun!

The Bra!

2006-08-17T17:44:00.000-06:00

So I have been feeling alot better. Yesterday was the first day in 2 and a half weeks that I have felt this good. I still feel pretty tired...but everything else seems to be getting back to normal!

So if you haven't read my experience with Samantha the other day at the mall elsewhere...the dreaded Bra search....holy crap....OMG...the girl was driving me NUTS!!!!! The poor thing is freak'n flatter then a 2 by 4....trying to find the perfect padded training bra.....she now HATES me...lol....I heard it about a thousand times in the hour it took us to find one in the store. I had the sales ladies coming up to me to tell me what a wonderful person they thought I was! LOL! Teenage girls....arrghhhhh...and it has only just begun!!!

So BB7 tonight.....how much more of a dumbass can Janelle be...she figured out what James is up to and still doesnt put his ass on the block....HELLO! Can't wait to see if anyones wins the "EXTRA" power!!!!

So til later dudes...i am outta here....BB7 is on in 10 mins!!!

AHHH Saturday!

2006-08-12T16:05:00.000-06:00

Happy Weekend!

So last night I dragged my tired sick behind to the local scrapbook store for a crop....actually started and finished a layout by 10:30 pm....that is HUGE for me!!! You girls would have been so proud of me! I guess I can't claim that it was 100% finished...at the time I thought it was...this morning I changed a few things and added more...you know how it goes!!! I finally did a layout just for me....no DT project...just for me...actually about a bikini!!!

Ran today to a store in the city...picked up the new Wild Asparagus Bohemian stuff....some cute embellishments....didnt buy much of the paper...but did buy some cute embellies! Got a chance to look thru Elsie's new book...love it...can't wait to get my copy...hint hint Sandra ;o) ...I so hope she mailed it the other day!

Got a call from my ex's sister...we spent quite abit of time last summer with her and her family...haven't spoken since...lost numbers......so it was nice to talk to her about what has been going on with the ex...whom has taken this whole thing pretty hard...I hope he learned something from it....I think it is a blessing in disguise if you ask me....it will give him more time to get to know her( Samantha) and for her to adjust emotionally and mentally. She has alot of things to work thru and he needs to work on realizing that this is her life now and he can be a part of it...but it wont be like picking up where he left off so many years ago. He did talk to Paul which needed to be done. I am not quite sure how Paul feels about it. So in a nutshell...I think the time it will take for him to straighten this all out ...is what is needed for everyone...including me...all our lives will change...hopefully in a positive way...and I think for it to work ...time and little steps is what is needed!

So I am now totally exhausted from going out last night....I think I need to take a nap! So...later dudes!!!

A Toast To Old Friends!

2006-08-10T14:54:00.000-06:00

So...yah yah yah..I have been MIA for the last week..not like a any of you missed me or anything anyway! So...here is what has been going on...i have been sick for over two weeks with some viral thing...it is kick'n my ass big time......the UPDATE with the EX...DEPORTED!!!! Yup...you read that right...he was deported....turn your ass around and walk on back! HAHAHAHA...wouldn't ya know it....he never took care of his deportion warning from 15 years ago! So BBQ is still on...i plan on downing a bottle of cheap wine...feel free to still join me if you would!!!

BB7 tonight.....hmmm....getting interested....I am a little worried about my man Kaysar....but I have a feeling....something is up....he didnt look worried about being nominated...i wonder if there is a plan to back door James....wouldnt that just be karma!!!

So a toast goes out to my old bestest most lovable guy friend from high school... Trevor....he emailed me out of the blue...so happy he did....you know how much trouble you are in...i can't believe you moved back and didnt tell me!!!!! You so better get your ass out to my house...and soon!!!

I am so behind on everything...projects...It's coming Renee A...it's coming....i havent been on the computer much....freak'n thing is going to crash soon...i have just been exhausted from being sick and all the darn little devils at my house....thank god that it is slowing down again!!!So i guess i owe you a hottie for yesterday and some dirty jokes.....lets see what i can give you!

Ok here is my man Ben...not a drop dead gorgeous guy...but certianly nice to look at. Hell ...I would do him...who am I kidding!

Murphy's Sex Laws (11-20 of 60)

11. If you get them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow.

12. Virginity can be cured.

13. When a man’s wife learns to understand him, she usually stops listening to him.

14. Never sleep with anyone crazier than yourself.

15. The qualities that most attract a woman to a man are usually the same ones she can’t stand years later.

16. Sex is dirty only if it’s done right.

17. It is always the wrong time of month.

18. The best way to hold a man is in your arms.

19. When the lights are out, all women are beautiful.

20. Sex is hereditary. If your parents never had it, chances are you won’t either.

To Be or Not Be?

2006-08-03T09:39:00.000-06:00

That is the question...to who knows what? Just had that in my head so I thought I would share. Why you ask....I don't know...just thought I would since everything else on this blog is just ramblings of nothing...so one more week till the ex gets here....so not looking forward to this...i don't hate him or like him...it is neutral for me...it is Paul I am worried about...he loves Samantha and i think he feels not threatened...but like someone is in his territory...he wants too make sure that he (ex) knows his place and it isn't as her father anymore...this is his home , his family and his daughter! I can understand that.

So BB7 is on tonight....Eviction night......Can't wait too she what happens with Janelle.....can ya say STUPID!!!!!! It will be interesting to see what Kaysar does with this!

Hump Day Already?

2006-08-02T08:42:00.000-06:00

BB7...ok what can i say.....hmmmm.......First I have too say...has anyone else noticed that Will needs some more Botox injections? He is starting to look like himself again!!!! ok...so...repeated from my POTP post with additional add-on.....OMG She has totally lost her freak'n brain...how stupid could you be!!! Here is what should happen....James should start an alliance with the floaters...his number would be 5 after either Diane or Ericka leave....still out numbering chilltown and S6....even if the two merge it would be even....but I think that Howie and Kaysar would see the light and go to the nerd herd leaving Chilltown and "Fanella" as targets...I would put Janelle and Will on the block...and get her ass out...after that stupid move of betraying her alliance ...lying...and her ME attitude....she has got to go....her biggest mistake was to not nominate James !!!!!!! What about the 15 min wake up calls...to FREAK"N hilarious!!!! Loved it!!! Will's Booger defiantely needs to go though too.....just like a bad booger you cant reach...he is so annoying! Anyones else betting that at the end of this...Will and Boogey will have their own site selling CD's or DVD's of their now infamous end of show telephone conversations!!! I'd buy!!!

So i guess i owe you all a Hump Day Hottie.....hmmm....lets see who will it be... Channing Tatum from that new dance movie that is coming out....ENJOY!!!

The Dreaded Peel!

2006-08-01T09:39:00.000-06:00

Well...it finally happened...after a week of being in pain and skin being fried and dry like beef jerky...i decided to do 15 mins on my elliptical...sweated for about 5 mins...and YUP...my belly and tatas were covered in little water blisters!!!! The skin just slid off!!! I was hoping i was gonna be lucky this time...i havent excercised since i got burnt...just to avoid that...and wouldn't ya know it! Toatlly BUMMED!!! GROSS!!!!!

So the countdown continues....9 more days til 10 days of exhubby hell!!!! Just remember my POTP local friends...BBQ at my house on the 13th!!!! Mark your calendars please!!!!

Remember that BB7 is on tonight....if ya miss it...i will be doing an update here...of course!!!

Well not much to talk about here...well there is...i just cant tell you all the gossip and back scenes info...heeheehee.....oh the drama the drama....gotta love it....but do stay tuned!

I am outta here dudes!!! Later...

Is It Monday Already?

2006-07-31T10:52:00.000-06:00

So another week has gone by....which means that there was a nomination ceremony on BB7!!! So At last Boogey is on the block...or as Jun calls him...Will's Booger. It's about time he was put up! What was up with Will's stupid bathroom puppet show? BORING!!!!! The dude needs to start stirring the pot and bringing some Will to the table! We need Jun in this game...she would give Will a run for his money...and sad to say it...I wish that Alison would have stayed just a little longer to add some excitement ...i know...go ahead throw the tomatoes now!

The count down is on...10 more days til the ex hubby comes.....man i think that is worse then having a crazing MIL visit you! I feel for you Lacintha...but i think i have won hands down on this one!

I feel like i am in my own Big Brother episode lately....lots of crazy shit going on.....Drama Drama Drama...everywhere you go lately....just stop the insanity!!!!!!!

Last but not least...Linda if you are reading this...hope all is well and the kids really miss you...give us a call!

later dudes!

Untitled!

2006-07-28T13:25:00.000-06:00

I have no idea what to title this post...my brain hurts...I cant be very creative right now! Lets see what is going on....NOT A HECK OF ALOT!!!! Had some crazy ass kids at my house this week....little devils if you ask me....including my little Nicky!!!! Got my Universal Child Care Benefit last week...Yah..but what is this...you have to pay taxes on it...what the frig is that about...you give us money...then take it back! What gives with that?

BB7....ok...here we go....Jase is outta there...that guy was getting so annoying with his primping and geez ...can we throw abigger temper tantraum!!! SO glad he is gone.....kinda sorry that chicken George didnt go though...he is worse!!!!!!!!! Will Will Will....dude...stop the hating! I know it is just part of his act...but come on!!!! So cool that Janelle won HOH!!!!!! Season 6 is gonna kick some ass!!

So I am hoping to go camping saturday night....wish me luck getting Paul out the door! A NJ city boy going camping ya right..he thinks that bears and snakes will get him!!!

Have a great weekend everyone....and I know I need to go check out some blogs....i'll be cruising by this weekend for sure....catch ya later!

Eggs Anyone?

2006-07-25T10:38:00.001-06:00

Ok...so your all tired of hearing me whin about my burn from sunday....it freak'n hurts!!! Yesterday you could throw some butter on me and fry an egg! Those T3's did help take the edge off the sting...man I love those things!!! The stinging has moved from the top of my legs to my thighs and belly...just hope it stops there...i got a little burnt on my tata's!!! Flaming boobs...no thanx! I would love to upload some pics for you to laugh at me....but at the moment...blogger is down....AGAIN! So sorry guys! You can find something else to laugh at me about!!! ;o)

So we are getting some much need rain right now....i feel like running out there to cool off!!!

Hide the Duke

A boy was meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time for dinner. After dinner, his girlfriend and her mother left the room to do the dishes, leaving him with the father and the dog Duke, who was sitting underneath the boy's chair. Unfortunately, it was a large dinner and he really had to fart. He stealthily let out a quiet, but audible, fart.
"Duke!" the dad yelled.

"This is great!" the boy thought. "He thinks the dog is farting!" So he let out another one.

"Duke!" the father barked. The boy thought he was homefree so he let everything out at once in a really loud and smelly fart.

"Duke! Get out of there before the boy shits on you!"

Thank God!!!

2006-07-21T06:44:00.000-06:00

It is Freak'n Friday!

Yesterday was def. Hell Thursday!!!! I am so glad that one passed by quickly! What a day! Today will be pretty brutual because I dont have my little sidekick Sam with me....but I should be able to get thru it pretty good...I hope...so if ya dont hear from me today...please rescue me from the looney bin! I will probably be in a straight jacket...paddded room....hopefully doped up pretty good to take the pain away!

Murphy's Sex Laws 1-10 (of 60)

1. The more beautiful the woman is who loves you, the easier it is to leave her with no hard feelings.

2. Nothing improves with age.

3. No matter how many times you’ve had it, if it’s offered take it, because it’ll never be quite the same again.

4. Sex has no calories.

5. Sex takes up the least amount of time and causes the most amount of trouble.

6. There is no remedy for sex but more sex.

7. Sex appeal is 50% what you’ve got and 50% what people think you’ve got.

8. No sex with anyone in the same office.

9. Sex is like snow; you never know how many inches you are going to get or how long it is going to last.

10. A man in the house is worth two in the street.

Men Are Happier

You can be President. You can never be pregnant.

Car Mechanics tell you the truth.

Same work, more pay.

Wrinkles add character.

The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe even decades.

You only have to shave your face and neck.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

Whoopdeedoo!

2006-07-20T09:55:00.000-06:00

Let's Get Freaky!!!

Just had to say that!!! That is my grandma's favorite saying! You should hear her say it when she gets drinking!!! Heeheehee...yup my grandma likes her beer! I come from a family of drinkers. Both my mom's side and my dad's side are drinkers. Funny thing is...I never grew up with either one of them and I don't drink! My sister and two brothers do...odd how things work out.I have a few when I go out to a bar to go dancing....key word..."WHEN"...but other then that...it is very rare and few that I drink. You would think that with all that has happened in my life and all that happens now...that I would be a total boozing lush. Nope...not I...and I am proud of that! So three cheers for me! Trust me ...there are days were you would think I SHOULD be drinking a whole bottle of Vodka! I am a wussy drinker anyways...give me a Malibu Rum and some juice...two drinks...almost three...and I am looped! Cheap drunk...thats me!!!

So BB7 tonight....I am tossed on this one....Nakomis would be more opt to become part of BB6's alliance..so that is in favor for them...but Diane plays the poor me..cry cry cry card very well....should be interesting! Erica...you wuss...you should have used the veto and hooked up with BB6...dumb dumb dumb...you could have got closer to Kaysar too!!!!

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2006-07-20T09:54:00.000-06:00

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Stupid Blog!

2006-07-17T08:24:00.000-06:00

Or stupid Me?

Arrgghhh....so pissed...I was adding pictures to my blog and some new headings...and I lost all my links!!!!! [Insert double double really pissed off smilie face here!] So if you don't see your link...its not because I don't like you anymore...well some of you anyways ;o)...it's that I just haven't gotten to your name yet!!!! So if I forget anyone...please just let me know!

BB7....what the heck is Kaysar thinking....dude...get rid if Jase!!!! Diane and Nakomis...come on.....I love ya man...but that was stupid!!!!! Jannie Jannie Jannie....you are off your game.....Jase wants your ass out!!!! Hello wake up sister! She is going to make a mistake early in this game and be outta there if she doesn't watch it! Dr. Will....why ya pick'n on my Howie? That's not nice!!!! Why is Howie being such a pussy about it anyway...fight back dude!!! Do a Jedi ass whomp on him! I love Dr. Will...but stop harassing my Howie!

Ok I have been tagged by Di(Spot On) from TTS ok...we all were....so here goes

7 people that I admire
- my kids
- my friends
- my father in law
- Heidi Swapp,Ali E, Donna D, Rhonna Farrer, Tia Bennett and Heather Prickell
- my mom
- my husband
- my family

7 things I say often
- freak'n
- dude
- will you knock that off!!
- NO not tonight dear!
- I am so tired!
- I need a drink
- oh just leave me alone will ya

7 things I cannot do
- have sex upside down
- talk quietly when I am mad or uppset
- sing on key
- accept my droopy butt
- have sex with all the lights on
- tie by boobs in a knot
- eat smelly food

7 things you might not know about me
- I am actually quite shy
- I love to sing and dance around the house
- I hate public bathrooms,including the ones in my house...i only use my bedroom one
- I am very passionate about my kids
- I am very selfish about my me time
- I use to be a clean freak with my house,now i dont care,dayhome will do that to ya!
- I hate hot hot hot weather

7 movies I enjoyed
- 40 Year Old Virgin
- Austin Powers Gold Member
- Anything with Adam Sandler
- The NoteBook
- Can't Buy Me Love
- Gone with the Wind
- anything with Dancing and Music

7 things I wish I could change in my life
- growing up with a mother who cared about me
- that my father inlaw didnt pass away
- that I had more time to know my natural father before he passed away
- that my natural siblings were closer
- that I wasn't a foster child
- that we travelled more
- that I gave up so quickly with my business after Nicky was born

7 books I have read and would read again
- AL's Freestyle
- Anything by Mary Higgins Clark
- AL's Designing with Type
- Ali E "designers eye for scrapbooking"
- CK Magazine
- Scrapbook Answers Magazine
- About Me

7 people who should do this!
- Michelle
- Elsa
- Patti
- Suzann
- Ki
- Elizabeth
- anyone else who wants to!

So good freak'n morning to you all.....I am outta here!

Weekend? Where?

2006-07-16T16:39:00.000-06:00

Goodbye Weekend!

Ok this weekend went by to freak'n quickly!!!! Man....I need a freak'n vacation.

So I went to a crop friday night with my girls Daina and Brenda here at the new LSS...we ended up going for a drink afterwards .....man...I felt old!!!! The girls looked like the were 12 years old and the boys, ur I mean men...ok that just doesn't feel right...they were little BOYS....what a bunch of youngens..I seriously felt like I could be there MOM!!! Well that didnt stop them from buying me some drinks...two minutes there...I already had an offer....what is wrong with you guys...haven't you heard of playing it smooth and cool? The old...throw the line and slowly reel them in for the kill! You don't pounce as soon as you see them! No wonder why your drunk and single hanging out at some dive bar! I think we'll do it again!!!! ;o)

Anyways...it was nice to meet Kelly...FINALLY! Well over due...her little one is too cute! Meet up with her and Renee saturday for a late lunch at La La La La La La La...Eastside Marios...pretty good stuff there....then to meet Pat at another crop...so glad to see you again...it's been to long... Ki popped by...Big Hugs girl...and yes we need to go get those tattoos soon....so apretty productive weekend...two layouts done!!!! A first for me! I won another layout contest... won another free crop! I think these layouts have become some of my new favs!!! Gotta love S-E-I !!

So there you have it dudes....a rare weekend in my life.....I am off to make some yummy shrip scampi and finish cleaning my house...I know I know Renee and Kelly...clean the pig pen up...sorrry gals....to many kids ...so little time...I would rather be SCRAPBOOKING!!!! ;o)

Remember that BB7 is on tonight gals....talk to you later!

TGIFF!!!

2006-07-14T08:02:00.000-06:00

Woohooo freak'n hoo! It is friday!!!!!! No kids this weekend...YET!!! There is always one last minute call! Today is a light day...I am feeling better....no more dizzy spells or feeling like i just got off a neverending roller coaster ride.....today.....is a GOOD day! I claim July 14th as a GOOD FREAK'N DAY! Cheers my friends...nothing like starting early...BOTTOMS UP!!!

Ok all you Jannie haters and Ali lovers out there.....HAHAHA....the WICKED WITCH is DEAD!!!!! That's right...Ali Ugly is outta there...the BB7 God's were blessing us last night! 8-2 your outta there!!!! Total Reality Reject....three times your out...the only thing left for her is the Surreal life on MTV...HAHAHAHAHA! The only one to lose three times on a reality show.......what does that spell .....L-O-S-E-R and what's her name? A-L-I-S-O-N!!!!! Ok....now...Kaysar....my man....the new HOH...how flipp'n sweet is that...BB6 is gonna start kicking some ass...and honestly....even though he has been on his best behaviour...Jase...has got to go!!! He is being a sneaky player....he is trying to fly under the radar....get him NOW!

TGIFF Jokes

Q. How do you know when you are getting old?
A. When you start having dry dreams and wet farts.

Q. What's the definition of a Yankee?
A. Same thing as a ''quickie'', only you do it yourself.

Q. Why don't little girls fart?
A. Because they don't get assholes until they're married

Q. What's the definition of trust?
A. Two cannibals giving each other a blowjob.

Q. Why do women pierce their bellybutton?
A. Place to hang their air freshener.

The queen of England was visiting one of Canada's top hospitals, and during her tour of the floors she passed a room where a male patient was masturbating.

"Oh my god!", said the Queen, "That's disgraceful, what is the meaning of this???"

The doctor leading the tour explains, "I'm sorry your ladyship, this man has a very serious condition where the testicles rapidly fill with semen. If he doesn't do that five times a day, they would explode and he would most likely die instantly."

"Oh, I am sorry" said the Queen.

On the next floor they passed a room where a young nurse was giving a patient a blow job.

"Oh my God", said the Queen, "What's happening in there?"

The Doctor replied, "Same problem, better health plan."

Top Ten Ways to Tell Someone Their Fly is Unzipped...

1. The cucumber has left the salad.

2. Someone tore down the wall, and your Pink Floyd is hanging out.

3. Your soldier ain't so unknown now.

4. Quasimodo needs to go back in the tower and tend to his bells.

5. Elvis Junior has LEFT the building!

6. Mini Me is making a break for the escape pod.

7. You've got your fly set for "Monica" instead of "Hillary".

8. You've got a security breach at Los Pantalones.

9. I'm talking about Shaft, can you dig it?

10. Men are From Mars, women can see Your Penis

Happy Weekend Dudes!

To Blog or Not?

2006-07-13T08:40:00.000-06:00

Ok ...I need to make this quick...either the Gods are telling me not to Blog or to get a new computer!!! All week I have been trying to enter a post and half way thru...it freezes up on me...this is attempt #20!!!

Thank you to everyone in my circle of friends...big hugs and kisses....and for those of you that didn't make the circle...too bad....I am actually quite sadden by it...but better now then later...your lose...not mine!

So BB7....talk to me guys....how much are you hoping and praying that Ali Ugly gets the boot!!!!! HAHA....stupid little Reality Reject! She needs to go!! What is up with my man Will messing my Jedi Howie like that!!!! LOL...that was pretty funny..."I have never had a friend that was a retard!" Marcellas....love love love you!!! I was reading athread somewhere and they actually had a question "who do you think is hottier, Janelle or Alison? WHAT????? Are you out of your minds...some people actually thought that Dana....hello....was gorgeous and that Diana...was hot...WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS SMOK'N???? YUCK!!!!! Well... Janni won hands down...and I agree...she's got curves...a really women... and is pretty on the inside as well as outside....Ali...is just ugly all around! Jas...this season I am not minding him so much.....him and Janelle make a good pair!

So hopefully I can post this without it freezing up on me....Renee and Kelly...I will see you saturday...hope Pat and Emily...I will see you at the crop.....later dudes!

Friend or Not?

2006-07-06T09:55:00.000-06:00

Just a reminder to my blog friends that I can't post on Typepad....but I am reading them!!!

Ok ...back to the regular scheduled post.....

This last week has had me thinking alot about who my friends really are. I must say that I have some very very good friends...and you know who you are.....I don't have to tell you....and I thank you for being there for me.....just when you needed to be...without me asking.....I am not the easiest of people to be friends with...I can be very closed off and seclude myself from everyone...I don't always make the time to call, email or post or hang out with ya when I should...I dont always extend myself out to you...and i know i should....it's not that I am not thinking of you...I am...but just so busy with life...so for those of you who stick by me time and time again.....I thank you. I did realize how many "FAKE" friends there really are too! Ones that pretend or seem to be there just to be there...not really caring. Maybe that is my fault...or maybe not. This past week I realized how many of these friends I have...whether it be on a MB or blog or in my life here... whatever...you all know who you are..and for the first time I actually felt like the outsider...is it me, my kids, my life...what? Maybe I need to be the one to intiate things and extend myself to others. In past experiences...i was the one who always got burned by doing that. So whatever happens happens...I am weeding out people who don't want to be or need to be in my life so I can concentrate on the ones who really do consider me a friend and who I consider to be a friend as well. I have no room in my life for people who can turn off in a second or will run the other way when you dont have the same views as them ...or are so quick to turn the other way when you have a difference of opinion.....I don't want people in my life that can't accept that people are different, have different opinions or are not forgiving of ones mistakes....Friendship is like a marriage....thru the good and bad...you stick by each other! It really makes me sad to finally admit that people who I thought were friends....really aren't So with that said....here is my new motto....

I Would Rather Be Hated For Who I Am Then Loved For Who I am Not!

Have a great day my friends!

The Official Hump Day.

2006-07-05T13:44:00.000-06:00

Happy Hump Day my Humping Friends.

I am so excited about Big Brother tomorrow!!! Can't wait! We get to find out who will be in the BB house!!

Well not much to talk about...so I am outta here dudes....later!

Suckalicious.

2006-07-04T07:50:00.000-06:00

Ok...as per the recommendation of the Holy Blogness, I am posting again today!!!! I don't need any more problems so , figured I would post instead of have my computer blow up.

If you saw the Movie {Click} you would know what I am talking about....their dog Sundance liked to hump a huge yellow duck. They were always sewing the ducks head on or sewing closed his butthole...the duck got a lotta action back there....it was quite funny! So today is the Sundance and Duck show......ok NOT! So Happy Hump Day! Sorry I am not into the animal thing.... but DH has been quite....well ....hmmmmm....to put it bluntly....a horn dog.....so yesterday.....he dared me to put this in here...he doesn't like "BEDROOM TALK" on my blog....but he dared me...we are laying there and there is a part in the movie, {Click} where he gains weight and talks about his new man boobs....so he, DH, is laying there and I ask him when he got his boobs....and he goes....mine aren't bad...mine are pretty nice....so I look at mine....mine are too...he goes...no... their SUCKALICIOUS!!!! HAHAHAHA...what ?!

Well thanx for all the love yesterday guys...really really appreciated it! The little bastards wont come out of their house now that Paul is home. Chicken Shits!!!! Paul is just waiting for the right moment...he is not playing nice anymore. Come out come out where ever you are!!!!

Hump Day Hottie

Ok..it is getting harder and harder to find a hottie that hasn't been done....hmmm...who should I pick......ok...I am going to pick someone who I had a crush on as a child....... Michael J Fox

Holy Crap!!!!

2006-07-03T09:40:00.000-06:00

I fell like I need to go to confession!!! Dear Blog Father, I must confess it has been one week since my last blog post! I have gone against the bloggers oathe of posting regularly. I am asking for your Blogness' forgiveness! "My Naughty Tammy, all can be forgiven , just post each day this week and continue to blog on a regular basis. Be sure to add your jokes and some raunchy Tammy humor. Add you hottie of the week and all will be forgiven!!!!"

Well just to get you guys up to speed as to what has been going on in my life...........HOLY CRAP!!! Well it started with the blast from the past phone call from the Good Old Ex MIL.....yes yes yes...it lead to the Ex Husband...who wants to be a part of Samantha's life again....he wants to buy her all sorts of things and come visit!!!! So me and Paul have been trying to be very understanding with all of this....this is a man who gave up his rights over 8 years ago and has only seen her once in that time. So we have been dealing with that. Remember the crappy looney neighbours that threw Matthew's turtle up in a tree......they went nutso and threatened Samantha and then me.....had to call the cops on them and what an experience...once again the police aren't doing anything! Two years ago we went thru this with them. What is wrong with people here? Me and Paul think we have it figured out...and this is not to offend anyone ...please....but in the States, NJ anyway.....the people in our neighborhood here, would never be able to afford a house there (NJ).....we are all for the middle class having the opportunities and dreams of the upper class.....but what happens here is...you get people who should be living in a trailer park...owning houses...and destroying neighborhoods and acting like hoodlums. We call our neighborhood ...a glorified trailer park. The new section that we are in is just adjacent to the old section known as the rotten core of the trailer park. I think it is time for a tornado to come ripping thru there!!!!! We need some cleanup done!!!

Watched kids all freak'n weekend...you would think that people would have some consideration for the holiday weekend....nope that would be asking for to much! Serves me right...I need to learn how to say no!!! Was able to find some time to plant some trees in our backyard...I love trees!! We also took some time last night to go see {CLICK} ...... what a freak'n hilarious movie! I love Adam Sandler!!!! Well there you have it...my emotionally draining week(end)....I am behind on some DT stuff.....I am getting it done T.....I promise!!!!

Hope you all had a better week then me...I hope to catch up with all your blogs tomorrow!

Happy Belated Canada Day to all my Canadian friends!

Later Dudes!

Naughty Tammy, heeheehee!

2006-06-27T09:41:00.000-06:00

Just for you Lacintha!!!

What is with people from my past just popping out of nowhere!!!!! Is this a good sign or a really really really bad one? First, my brother whom I don't talk to, disappears for two years not telling anyone....decides to email me out of the blue...why? To apologizes for all the years of crap? Why now? What is really going on? Then my EX mil calls and leaves a message...holy crap, what the frig is freak'n going on? So that leads to my ex husband from 10 years ago.....who now has divorced his second wife. Just for the record...I divorced him...ok...back to what I was saying...it was def. weird....why now? My little black cloud, who I love so much (insert sarcastic rolling eyes smilie face here), just keeps me on my toes by surprising me with all these goodies! I need to jump on a plane and go far far away....party it up really really good and then come home!!!

One more day of school for the kids!!!! In some ways I am very happy...other ways...I am DREADING it!!!! Me time? What is ME TIME? OMG this is going to be a long summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n FREAK'n.... ok just had to get that out!!!!

Ok...my last note for the day....to be raunchy or not to be....that is the question? Hell ya!!! I have a new nickname...Naughty Tammy....LOVE IT!!!! HEEHEEHEE! If anyone objects...please stand forward!

Ok Dudes....hope you all have a wonderful day today.....later!!!

The End Has Come!

2006-06-25T09:02:00.000-06:00

Dance your little heart out!

So today is the last day to my busy busy week! Emmy had her dance recital yesterday and I am so excited!!! At the end I had gone on stage to get her... but she had already taken off. One of the owners of the school, who use to teach me when I was younger, was yelling my name waving me to come over. She started to tell me how her mom.....the infamous Mrs. Ward was the one who was judging Emmy's tap exam last week. She didn't recognize the last name and had told her that...and I quote " this girl is really good, we need to bump her up a level"!!!! I was so excited! She said that Emmy stood out! Funny thing is, at her last recital two years ago...she said the same thing!!!! We never did do it because I had pulled Emmy out last year because of the issues I had while being pregnant with Nicky and she missed half of this year...so I didn't think she was ready ...so I am shocked that she did as well as she did!!!!

So other then working this weekend...nothing much here....bought a few trees to plant and a beautiful flower basket.....hope to buy our outdoor fire pit today....and that's all she wrote folks!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

BIG BROTHER

2006-06-22T09:06:00.000-06:00

Let my hell day begin!

Well the 20 House Guest for Big Brother who are up for voting were annouced last night! I am so excited with the exception of a few of them...I have already voted for a few of my favs!!! 1. Evil Dr. Will 2. Jedi Howie 3. Marcellas 4. James 5. Janelle 6. Kayser ...Can't wait for this to start!!!!!

Hey Ki....just a reminder that Windfall is on tonight...8pm on Global.

Nothing too exciting here........so I am signing off.....later dudes!!!

2006-06-20T07:10:00.000-06:00

EW = stuffed turtle

Ok first order of business....just need to clarify who Ew is! Ew is a stinky, dirty, very well loved little stuffed turtle that Matthew has had since he was a baby! He sleeps with it and takes it everywhere! Most people who know Matthew, know Ew too!

So did another layout last night with my Cricut...I am telling you guys..this thing is awesome! If anyone is serious about buying one and can't get there hands on one let me know. I still have one on order that will be coming soon. I can't wait to buy some more fonts!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this thing! The layout I posted was one I was fooling around with...wanted to test this baby out...so just a simply one.

Oilers.....what happened! I wasn't allowed to watch the game last night...Paul thought I was the bad luck! Funny thing is....when I wasn't home on saturday...the won 4-0.....yesterday....the were down 2...I leave the house to go for a bike ride with Samantha...they score! Well it was an exciting series...what can ya say ...they lost! Here is til next time!

I can't leave comments on typepad again...so girls ...I am reading them...just can't leave you some love.

Linda if you are reading this....I hope you are doing better, we miss you and are thinking of you!

WHAT IS THE MEANING?

2006-06-19T08:55:00.000-06:00

What has this world come to?

of exhausted? If you looked it up...you would find" see Tammy Brownlee"! I am whooped! I had a crop friday night....well deserved after a long long week....it was ok..I actually went against my morals and was some what productive! Yup....that's right...yours truly actually got one.....very very simple.....but none the less....layout done. Actually won a free crop for best layout! CHA- CHING!!! I got my M's phone call saturday......I am now the proud owner of a CRICUT!!!! I used this baby last night.....I AM IN LOVE!!!! WOWZERS!!!!!! This is going to change my world!!! Went to visit with some L2S girls saturday night...no cropping for me...just lots of chatting! Was suppose to leave at 9:30 pm...well geez....time went by so fast it was 11:30pm!!!!!

The biggest event of the weekend was.....are you ready for this.........and no I am not pregnant again!!!! Matthew LOST Ew!!!!! YUP...that's right....Ew! He went missing Saturday.He was trying to be such a big boy, I made up a MISSING poster for him....the whole neighborhood was talking about him and helping out!!!! We think we know ....infact ...we know who did it....and once it is confirmed....they are going to wish they moved 4 years ago!!!! Poor Matthew was carrying around a picture of him....made me cry! Well......good news is.....we ended up finding him last night! WOOHOO.....they threw him up into a tree! The little brats are going to get whats good for them!! Children these days are just EVIL!!! Insert very evil pissy face here!

So that is it...oh and you need to go see that movie Cars if you have kids....CUTE!....I am going to be buying this one for sure!

2006-06-16T13:58:00.000-06:00

Here is a link to the complete debate for Bill C-291

Slacking Jack!

2006-06-16T08:49:00.000-06:00

Yup ...that's me!!! I have been slacking on my blog! I have been so busy with things I have been a blog neglector!

I had 9 kiddies in my house yesterday! Oh the insanity!!! I am surprised I didn't become an alcoholic or a pill popper after yesterday....holy crap what a day. If I was a drinker...i'm telling ya...after the last kid left, I would have broken open a bottle of Vodka!

So Bill C-291 rights for unborn victims was up for debate yesterday. I am so disappointed and ashamed to be Canadian right now! I was emailed a copy of the notes.....I was floored as to what has happened and what was said. I am not sure if I am allowed to do this...but I guess it is public record....when it all comes down to it...this Bill never had a chance from the start...if you would like to read the whole debate I will try and post a link to it. Here is the bottom line outcome of Bill C-291

Mr. Leon Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright, CPC): Quote

Earlier this month my bill was deemed non-votable because it was declared by a committee to be clearly unconstitutional. This is quite extraordinary since at least three lawyers, with experience in criminal law, have said that it is not clear at all that it violates the charter. They were quite surprised at the decision taken by the committee.
Although the justice minister said in his opinion that it was unconstitutional, that standard is not good enough to deem a bill to be non-votable. That is an opinion from the justice minister. We see judges on both sides of a lot of issues with opinions. Therefore, clearly, the bill should not have been deemed non-votable, because it is not clearly unconstitutional. There is reason for debate on that.
The Standing Orders clearly state that in order to be deemed non-votable with respect to constitutionality, it must clearly violate the Constitution, including the charter. The committee provided no proof that my bill met that sense of certainty.
Sadly, what happened is the process was abused and the constitutional criteria was used simply as a convenient excuse when all opposition members collaborated to prevent my bill from coming to a democratic vote in the House. The reason I believe, although who can ever judge for sure, is that some people do not want to deal with this issue because they believe it is a thorny issue for some reason.
Having been through the process of having a private member's bill deemed non-votable for reasons that seem to be, to quote one lawyer's opinion on what happened, “disingenuous”, I am in a far better position than I otherwise would have been to comment on how manifestly unfair the current process is and to suggest possibilities for improvement.
The current process allows five members of the subcommittee on private members' business to decide on the votability of a private member's bill, in secret. They deemed that my bill was clearly unconstitutional without providing any information whatsoever on how the charter would supposedly be violated, nor what part of my bill was in violation. I had to guess. This is like taking someone to court and asking them to defend themselves without telling them with what they are being charged.
I went to the full committee and appealed, not knowing the reason and having no way to find out the reasons for my bill being rejected as a votable bill in the first place. How was I supposed to present any kind of a reasonable defence for what had happened?
However, even changing this is not likely sufficient to present the process from being abused, as we have seen happen with my bill. Because even after I had my chance to defend the bill to the main committee, albeit only in a generic way because I did not know exactly what the problems were supposed to be, the committee upheld the subcommittee decision. All opposition members voted against making my bill votable, in spite of the fact that it clearly was not unconstitutional. This was a sad political process to an end rather than respect the intent of private members' business, which is to have fair and honest debate on private members' bills.
If they had even said that they were unsure if it were unconstitutional, we could have debated it, voted on it and if the vote was passed, it would go to committee and amendments could be made.
I have changed the bill so that, when it comes to the House again by someone else at some time, there will be no constitutional issue whatsoever. I believe at that time it will be supported by most members in the House.

Well ladies....i am out of here....remember that Treasures to Scrap is having there birthay Bash this weekend.....later dudes!

Wednesday = Hump Day.

2006-06-14T15:45:00.000-06:00

Have you humped today?

So today was the debate for the unborn victims bill.....I haven't heard any news yet...I hope to by tomorrow...keeping my fingers crossed.

Just another day of watching kiddies.....today was a full day....lots of last minute drop offs...guess thats ok...lets me get my hair done tonight....I so badly need it.....since staying at home I have totally neglected my appearance...put on a few pounds, stopped running and eating healthy....let the hair get out of control...on my head ladies.....clean those minds up...so yesterday was the start of getting back to taken care of me...i went for a walk yesterday...ate little healthier and tonight am getting my hair done! I'm not going to my regular hair dresser....hope I don't regret it!!

So here we are....another hump day upon us...the day of the hottie parade....so who is today's fine pick? Well none other then Peter Reckell from Days of Our Lives.....his boyish charm just melts my heart!!!!!

A Challenge You Say!

2006-06-13T11:08:00.000-06:00

Loves Me Some SEI!

Alrighty...Treasures To Scrap has issued a challenge...so here goes!

10 Things About Me!

1. I was a foster child from the age of 2 til 15 when I ran away and was placed in 4 different group homes before I was accepted into a Independent Living program at 16.

2. I have been married twice. First when I was 18, divorced at 22, remarried when I was 24...still married

3. I gained 63, 60 , 53 and 37 pounds with my 4 pregnancies.

4. Had a premature baby at 26.5 weeks, 2 lbs 12 oz and he lights up my life everyday!

5. I lived in the States for 12 years, Detriot, MI. , NJ and PA

6. I was held hostage by a escapee from prison when I was one.....my dad helped him escape and they had to use tear gas to get the swat team in to rescue me. I had my 15 mins of fame.

7. I have 5 blood siblings.....with 4 different fathers

8. I worked as a retail manager, office manager, custom furniture designer, Key Account Exec for a Record company, Advertising Sales Executive, Retail owner and SAHM

9.I love Adam Sandler Movies

10. I love music and I love to dance around my house!

So there you have it......my life as it is!

Monday Morning...lala lalala!

2006-06-12T08:33:00.000-06:00

Me and My Shadow.

ARRGGGGGHHHH will this rain ever stop! We had a little break from it saturday and then BAM! Back again! STOP ALREADY!!!! So to pass the time I actually cleaned...well not cleaned cleaned....but got my scrapbook area some what organized.....maybe tonight I can actually do some scrapbooking! I watched a little kiddie this weekend....never a day off for me...and I have been revisiting my Frappr Map which I haven't done in a long time. It hasn't been until this past few days that it has actually been quite interesting! Lots of neat and freaky people from all over the world. I have been chat'n with a few and they are quite nice and very interesting! So if you are already on the POTP one or Treasures To Scrap one...come join mine as well!!!

So the count down is on!!! Only 4 more days til the big birthday bash at Treasures to Scrap! Can't wait!!!

We haven't heard from my MIL so I hope all is well!!! She should be released from the hospital and home. She will feel more comfortable their I think with her puppies and kitty.

Well that's about it folks...So to wrap up our weekend...Emmy got a new bike and is riding like a champ....me and Samantha went for a long bike ride Saturday...so long are crotch's went numb....took the family....and yes...Paul came too...swimming sunday...the kids had a blast and I didn't cook all weekend...it was a cook free junk food weekend courtesy of Paul......now the cleansing begins today!!!!

Later dudes!

Welcome Saturday!

2006-06-10T08:14:00.000-06:00

Good Bright and Sunny Saturday Morning!!!!!!

Ok...so are ya wondering if I have lost it! SURE HAVE!!!!!! I think I needs me some happy pills! OR just a good night out of getting shit faced! Anyone want to or need to join me?

So my MIL after talking to her seemed ok with what had happened. That is a relief. We will be taking our time deciding if we need to move back. We don't want to rush into a decision to quickly and we want to do what is best for us as well. So the balancing act begins.

SO did anyone else fall in love with the new show WINDFALL ? I am loving this show! I will be watching this every week!!! Big Brother will be starting soon too!!!!

So just a reminder that

POTP is having a June full of fun
Love 2 Scrap has Heidi Swapp coming to chat
Treasures to Scrap is havingtheir birthday bash!

Not Sure!

2006-06-07T07:45:00.000-06:00

Happy Hump Day!

Well the little update that we rec'd yesterday wasn't much. She is in the hospital for 5 days and then to another facility. We aren't sure if it is an outpatient or inpatient facility. We haven't been able to talk to her yet. I am hoping that we can today. I am a little upset with the family on why it got to where it did. It didn't have too. Why didn't anyone say anything sooner. There were other options and avenues that could have been taking to prevent what has happened. I understand that we get caught up in life.....but I knew...Samantha knew ....that in May something was really wrong and we we're worried about her.....but even Paul ignored it. SO at this point I am not sure what to think about everything...I am sure my sister and brother in law will tell me it is none of my business....but it is! She is my husband's mother and the grandmother to my children. I am pissed that nothing was said to us sooner about what was going on with her and right now...I just hope that she gets better and I ask for God to give her strength and the desire to do that.

Thank you to all of you for your prayers and hugs!!!! They are much appreciated!!!! I know she will come out of this fine and a stronger person.

I can't belive it is Hump Day Hottie Day again already!!! My pick today is Eric Martsolf who plays Ethan on Passions.

Later Dudes!!!

That 4 Letter Word!

2006-06-06T14:51:00.000-06:00

....called LIFE!

It certainly can take you thru the ringer or for a few loops. Once again a big change is coming our way. My MIL is sick and it will most likely require us to move back to NJ at the end of the month. We will hopefully have more details tonight as she was just admitted to the hospital last night. Please keep her in your prayers!!! I feel very frustrated and mad! This is something I knew was coming and it was just ignored by everyone! I knew last year when we went to visit that we needed to move back....I should have just taken it upon myself and did what needed to be done.I will keep you all posted!

Check It Out!!!

2006-06-04T15:13:00.000-06:00

Baby Nicky's Bargain Basement is here!!!

Alrighty gals.....after realizing what a mess my house was and what part of the problem was....I started another blog!!! Yes that is right...another blog! Since alot of my disorganzation is due to a lack of room....which is due to all my old store stuff being in my house.....we are having an online garage sale! Yes you heard it right!!! Everything I had in my store will be sold at or below cost!!! So please go check out Baby Nicky's Bargian Basement. In the next few weeks I hope to have most of all the merchandise up! There is alot of stuff that we need to get rid of......so if you know anyone looking to buy some awesome new Baby and Toddler products at really really good deals....please pass the blog along to them!!!

Some of the manufactures to name a few will be:

Russ
Jack and Lily
Kushies
CR Gibson
Summer Infant
New Arrivals
Twelve Timbers
Krickets
Prince Lionheart
Dex
Halo
Dr. Brown's
Cocalo
Kid Craft
Mother's Intuition
JJ Cole Bundle Me's
My Little Sweet Pea
Daisys & Dragonflies

Thanx so much in advance........and Nicky sends you all big hugs and kisses for helping us out!!!

TGIFF!!!!

2006-06-02T12:40:00.000-06:00

{THANK GOD IT IS FREAK'N FRIDAY}!!!!

Ok not much too say today! Oh shut up...no comments from the peanut gallery!!! Just a reminder that Pick Of The Patch is having their online crop this weekend. Starts at 5pm PST and goes thru sunday. Lots of fun stuff planned.

I have too apologize to the Alberta girls...sorry for not catching up with you yesterday! Long day with the kiddies at the pool...totally insane!!!! Let's make plans early saturday Mickey to get together!!!!

TOP TEN THINGS THAT SOUND DIRTY IN GOLF BUT AREN'T

10. Nuts...my shaft is bent.

9. After 18 holes I can barely walk.

8. You really whacked the hell out of that sucker.

7. Look at the size of his putter.

6. Keep your head down and spread your legs a bit more.

5. Mind if I join your threesome?

4. Stand with your back turned and drop it.

3. My hands are so sweaty I can't get a good grip.

2. Nice stroke, but your follow through has a lot to be desired.

1. Hold up...I need to wash my balls first

Another Childrens book that wasn't published!!!

WHAT?

2006-06-01T12:52:00.000-06:00

I love Fanny!

I missed {HUMP DAY} !!!!! I have been so tired lately in the evenings.....I went to bed early!!!!! I know I know...whine whine whine.....NO EXCUSE....I will get on this for next week!!!

I also need to do my rounds on everyone's blogs....I am sorry I have been neglecting you all....I will make sure to catch up in the next day or two...PROMISE!!!!

So lots of exciting stuff coming up!!!!

Pick of the Patch is having their online crop this weekend! Lot's of fun and yours truly will have some fun things going on there. The fun starts this friday! Great prizes to be won!!! Be there or be a weed...ok I know that only Sandra found that funny...but had to use it again!

Love 2 Scrap has their crop this weekend in Sherwood Park. SO if you can make it...I will see you there. Just visit their website for details.

Love 2 Scrap is also going to have another scrapbook celeb chat on June 21st 9pm-10pm with the Fab...my absolute fav... the Ms. Heidi Swapp herself!! Now remember Big Brother starts that night as well...you wont want to miss either!!! PLAN PLAN PLAN!!!

Treasures to Scrap is celebrating their first birthday with an online crop and the opening of their online store June 15th - 17th. Their will be lots of games and challenges...lots of prizes to be won. Don't miss it!!

So I hope to see you at one of the events!

Children's Books that didn't make the press!

So What!

2006-05-30T09:14:00.000-06:00

NO Brangelina Allowed Here!

Ok...so Brad and Angelina had their baby! SO WHAT! I read this store on MSN and after reading it, I can't help but to {dislike} this couple even more. As you can tell I am not a big fan of theirs! I belong to the We Hate Brangelina Club!!!!

So I am taking 4 boys to the Tri Leisure Center to go swimming....insane? I think so! I will let you know how it goes later...that is if I ever make in back in one piece or I am not locked up in a padded white room!

So who is all going to L2S retreat in November... anyone....YUP ...I am!!! Should be lots of fun!

Celebrity Fun

Q. Why did Michael Jackson place a phone call to Boyz-2-Men?
A. He thought it was a delivery service.

Q. Why does Hillary want to have sex with Bill Clinton first thing in the morning?
A. She wants to be the first lady.

One day three midgets decided they wanted to be in the record books the first one says "I have pretty short arms", so he goes and succeeds. The second one says "I have pretty short legs," so he goes and succeeds. The third one says "I have a very small penis," and when he comes back he says "Who the hell is Leonardo DiCaprio?"

What Got Into You?

2006-05-29T09:19:00.000-06:00

Do You Zen?

Ok it must have been a burn out moment! I am feeling much better today! Thanx for all the hugs guys! I am looking forward to a pretty easy week this week...my fulltime kiddie is gone all week!!! YAH!!!!!! I am cleaning my house right now...well not at this very moment...but that is making me feel better. A messy house makes me feel really really really grouchy.

Hubby wanted me to go to Ikea yesterday and spend some money....YAH...SURE...I can do that!!!! So off I went to Ikea...throw the little ones in the playland...off I go for my hour of peaceful shopping...didn't buy to much...nothing really exciting...ok...I lie...the stuff I was waiting for to come in for my scrapbook area...finally came in...so hopefully I can finish this project up this week and be done with it. While we are about to leave, Paul calls me and tells me to go to Best Buy!! What...SURE...what for? He wants an MP3 player....ok...what got into him??? He wants to spend money...well alright!!!! SO I get there and find two really cool {PINK} colored ones. So I call him back and ask if I can get a pink one and if he wanted my old one. He says by two of them and give yours to Samantha!!!!!! OMG he has lost it!!! Of course I am smiling from ear to ear!!! So I find out that this little baby is actually better then the IPOD!!!!! The sales guy said he wouldn't touch the IPOD with a 10 foot pole?!?!?!?!? That this Creative Zen MicroPhoto kicks ass. So he got the grey one and I am picking up a pink one! Some days I just love this man!!!!

The sun'll come out tomorrow , bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there'll be sun! Just thinkin' about tomorrow clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow til there's none! When I'm stuck a day that's gray and lonely, I just stick out my chin and grin and say, Oh the sun'll come out tomorrow so ya gotta hang on til tomorrow come what may. Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya tomorrow! You're always a day away!

Therapy Shopping!

2006-05-27T19:20:00.000-06:00

I will only be 10 minutes! Honest!

I am either losing it and getting really depressed or my hormones are really out of whack right now!!! Everything is bothering me...i am crying over everything....just don't care about nothing! This morning was really bad...I am laying in bed thinking to myself how I wish that our refund check would come so I can go do some therapy shopping. I get up...send Samantha to go get the mail....and wouldn't you know it....it came.....SHOPPING TIME!!!!! [INSERT REALLY REALLY REALLY HAPPY SMILIE FACE HERE]!!! So I did just a little bit of shopping...was good...felt guilty about it...so you know I am depressed....guilty of going shopping....something wrong there!!!

Matthew had his party at McDonald's yesterday...they had so much fun! He loved it!

Got my self registered for Scrapfest. I only signed up for Saturday classes as it is Samantha's birthday that weekend. I signed up for Ali's class, a Melissa Francis class and the crop. Should be fun!!!

Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Later Dudes!

Just For Elsa!

2006-05-25T21:46:00.000-06:00

Password? Does anyone know the password?

So I normally don't post twice in a day...but my dear friend Elsa is bored tonight and needs some reading material....so for her, I am posting again! Enjoy {Ms. Diva}!

These are the unavoidable laws of the natural universe...

1. Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.
2. Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
3. Law of probability: The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
4. Law of the Telephone: When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.
5. Law of the Alibi: If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
6. Variation Law: If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now. (works every time).
7. Bath Theorem: When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
8. Law of Close Encounters: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
9. Law of the Result: When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
10. Law of Biomechanics: The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
11. Theater Rule: At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
12. Law of Coffee: As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
13. Murphy's Law of Lockers: If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
14. Law of Dirty Rugs/Carpets: The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich of landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness, color and cost of the carpet/rug.
15. Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are.
16. Law of Logical Argument: Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
17. Brown's Law: If the shoe fits, it's ugly.
18. Oliver's Law: A closed mouth gathers no feet.
19. Wilson's Law: As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

Don't Even Go There!!!

2006-05-25T11:58:00.000-06:00

Need A Rest?

Yes...that dreaded day of the week is here......and I DON"T want to talk about it! [Insert pissed off smilie face]. So let's change the subject ......a great big shout out to all my TTS girls who are venturing onto my blog! HI!!!!! [Insert waving smilie face].

So not much new in the life of Tammy! Paul's stupid tax return is taking forever! It will be almost 12 weeks, so he called them up today...still processing! WHAT!!!!!!?????? They told him if he doesn't have it back in a month to give them a call! Ya Right!! You will be getting that call ever monday that that refund doesn't get here!!!!! [Insert double pissed off smilie face].

Letter to Redneck Son

Dearest Son

I'm writing this slow because I know you can't read fast.

We don't live where we did when you left home.
Your dad read in the newspaper that most accidents happen within 20 miles of your home, so we moved.

I won't be able to send you the address because the last
Gander family that lived here took the house numbers
when they moved so they wouldn't have to change their address.

This place is really nice.
It even has a washing machine.
I'm not sure about it.
I put a load of clothes in and pulled the chain.
We haven't seen them since.

The weather isn't bad here. It only rained twice last week; the first time for three days and the second time for four days.

Auntie Maude has sent you a pair of socks she knit,
she put a third one in because she heard you have grown
another foot since she last saw you.

About that coat you wanted me to send; your Uncle Billy said it would be too heavy to send in the mail with the buttons on, so we cut them off and put them in the pockets.

Jimmy locked his keys in the car yesterday.
We were really worried because it took him two hours
to get me and your father out.

Your sister had a baby this morning, but I haven't found out what it is yet, so I don't know if you are an aunt or uncle. The baby looks just like your brother.

Uncle Bobby fell into a whiskey vat last week.
Some men tried to pull him out but he fought them off and drowned. We had him cremated, he burned for three days.

Three of your friends went off a bridge in a pickup truck.
Butch was driving. He rolled down the window and swam to safety. Your other two friends were in the back.
They drowned because they couldn't get
the tailgate down.

There isn't much more news at this time.
Nothing much out of the normal has happened.

Your Favorite Aunt,

Mom

Hump Day....No Way!

2006-05-24T17:05:00.000-06:00

Do you wish to enter?

I can't believe it is Hump Day again already!!! Gotta love a short week!!! The day before the dreaded Hell Thursday! Well Paul comes back from North Carolina tonight! He says that I would love it there...but we ain't moving!!! WHAT...then why are you rubbing it in! GEEEZ! No Donna D in my backyard !! Drats! I had dreams of scrapbooking with Ms. D. herself!

So since I posted a Hottie yesterday I guess we will just say he is my Hump Day Hottie for today! I am soooooooooooo so so excited about Big Brother this summer!!! I wish they would have it twice a year!!!

Oh forgot to say thank you again to Ki for dinner on Monday....it was delicious...THANK YOU!!! Nicky was our entertainment for the evening....our male strippers got lost...so Nicky decided to take their place and did quite well I might add!

Later dudes....I need to start mentally preparing myself for tomorrow!!!! Sigh.....Breathe in and breathe out....in 1-2-3 and out 1-2-3.......

Oh and don't forget LOST is on tonight!!!!

Hello Tuesday!

2006-05-23T08:44:00.000-06:00

The Fine Dr. Will!

Well my computer has crashed three times this morning....I am hoping it holds out a little longer for me....at least until Thursday....PLEASE!!!! Who am I kidd'n....I just hope I can upload all my pics before it does! Ok...this is deja vu! THIS IS NOT GOOD!!!!! I need to print off some pics quickly so I can scrapbook! Speaking of...I need a favor from you flower girls...I need pics from the retreat....can you email me as many as you can PLEASE!!!!!! I am running out of family pictures to scrap....don't as me how....so I need some pictures to scrap!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Send to tammybrownlee@hotmail.com

So Big Brother fans...how freak'm excited are you about this summer's show?!!! I can't wait to see who they have for us to vote on....I really hope Will is one of them....he won BB2...he is sooooo funny and being cute doesn't hurt either! Of course ya need Marcel....always need a good gay black man and "Jedi" Howie .....always good for a few laughs...Drew for some good eye candy.....OMG...justy kill me now if they make it on....Holly, Jase or Scott!

OMG I Hate Computers!!!

2006-05-22T10:26:00.000-06:00

Computers.....GRRRRRR!!

Thank god my Paul is a computer GEEK!!! I have had no computer since Saturday morning!!!!! Wouldn't ya know it....Paul leaves for North Carolina and my C Drive goes corrupt on me!!!!!WHAT???? NO COMPUTER til Thursday!!!! I DON"T THINK SO!!!! So I am determined to get this baby up and running...I try ever trick I know....can't get it going.....call Paul..he tells me to go find some disc and tells me what to do....IT WORKS!!! NOT! I got it up and running...well he did...and silly me said no to the disk scan and decided to re-boot right away instead of doing what I needed to do....didn't work! I re-did all the steps again...still wouldn't work...FREAK'N STUPID COMPUTER!!!!! So this morning I am going thru major withdrawals.....MAJOR! SO bad yesterday that I actualy cut the lawn and went food shopping!!!! :o0 So anyways I re-did the steps....did the scan disk check and VOILA!!!! It's running...for now anyway!!! :o) My husband is a genius!

I hope you are all having a wondeful long weekend...I got to sleep in two mornings in a row! :o)

SO today I am going to start my 21 day habit of running....lets see if I can actually stick with it this time!

A little funny for you drinkers:

A businessman enters a tavern, sits down at the bar, and orders a double martini on the rocks. After he finishes the drink, he peeks inside his shirt pocket, then orders the bartender to prepare another double martini. After he finishes that it, he again peeks inside his shirt pocket and orders the bartender to bring another double martini. The bartender says, "Look, buddy, I'll bring ya' martinis all night long - but you gotta tell me why you look inside your shirt pocket before you order a refill." The customer replies, "I'm peeking at a photo of my wife. When she starts to look good, I know it's time to go home."

Welcome Weekend!

2006-05-19T17:37:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Crazy Town!

What a day today...man I really have gone insane! I was suppose to have one kiddie today! My kids had no school...so it was suppose to be a relaxing day...well my sister calls...can you take Miah...sure....another parent calls...can ya take my three kids today ...sure....another parent calls can you take Eric till 1 am tonight ....ya sure.....OMG.....CRAZY!!!!!! So now that 4 are gone and there are only two left staying the night....I think a drive to the scrapbook store to spend the money I just earned is justified here......I AM THINKING A GREAT BIG YES!!!!! SEE YA!!!!!! :o)

There are four kinds of sex :

HOUSE SEX - When you are newly married and have sex all over the house in every room.
BEDROOM SEX - After you have been married for a while, you only have sex in the bedroom.
HALL SEX - After you've been married for many, many years you just pass each other in the hall and say "FUCK YOU"
COURTROOM SEX - When your wife and her lawyer fuck you in the divorce court in front of many people for every penny you've got.

It Is That Dreaded Thursday Again!!

2006-05-18T10:23:00.000-06:00

Yes it is back! That dreaded day I call Hell Thursday! The day that seems to never end. The day I call the {Attack of The Kiddies}! Thursday is generally my busiest day of the week for me. Today I hopefully will have two special people coming to visit to add some much needed excitement to my day! So please make every effort to stop by today!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! Ok enough begging!

So with yesterday's post...this really wasn't directed at anyone....I did get some emails and calls...too funny....I love ya all!!! LOL! Life does change and with that so do relationships. This Mother's Day I was wondering and thinking about some of my dear friends from NJ who now have become acquaintances because of the move back to Canada. I know that if we were to move back that it would probably be like old times....but the fact is ...I am here and they are there. I have one friend who has moved from NJ as well...I only get an email from her when she is pregnant or wants to share her pictures of her daughter with me. These were all people who I cherished and spent everyday of my life with . One of them was there the night I meet Paul and even spent the night in our suite on our wedding night...ya...don't ask... lol...one took care of my children like they were her own....another one I worked with and shared my ups and downs with....but now they are merely a friend turned acquaintance. The older I get the more important it seems to be to keep my friends as friends...and I am not sure as to why! It almost seems harder....the older I seem to get, the more grounded I seem to be with who I am and the less shit I am willing to put up with! Anyone else notice that change as they got older? Ok so enough about that...I truly miss me friends from my other life and hope they know that!

To some of my friends....any and all hiccups in life eventually go away...don't let the hiccups in your life get the best of you!

So on a funnier note.....Yesterday....Nicholas loves to take his diaper off and run around the house in all his bare galore...well wouldn't ya know it...the little bugger pooped on my carpet! WHAT THE HECK! He has problems pooping... he struggles to poop...he pooped in the morning already (he is a one a day pooper)....and here he is pooping... and might I add quite easily at that...on my carpet! Then this morning...he peed on it!!! So I think I am safe to assume that since he has done both... he is done marking his territory in my house! Ok so how many times did I use the word POOP!

Have a great Thursday everyone...one more day til the weekend!!!!!!!

Lucky?

2006-05-17T13:48:00.000-06:00

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!

The last few days I have been looking back and reflecting on the last few weeks or so and there are many things I have learned about myself , my friends, my family and people who are just in my life for what ever reason. People come and go in your life and that is fine, I would rather have one good friend then many acquaintances. I have realized that in the last few weeks people who I thought were acquaintances were truly friends and people who I thought were friends were merely acquaintances.....but you know what...I am ok with that! In fact I am GREAT with that...I am happy I found out......just glad it was sooner then later. People change and so do relationships. It is funny how some "friends" can't accept change with themselves or you without trying to change the relationship. Some friends try to over compensate their insecurities by trying to be everyone's friends....basically you just end up an acquaintance.....a figment of a friendship in the midst of nothing. Not only do I have acquaintances but am considered an acquaintance to others...and that is ok. In the world of online friends....what are you really...a friend or an acquaintance or both? I know I have developed several true friendships from being online....some wonderful wonderful people have come into my life....so have some not so true friends as well....I guess the two worlds do collide eventually. I guess if you are blessed enough to come out with just one...you can consider yourself lucky!

I consider myself {LUCKY}!

I have some great friends
I have some great acquaintances
I have some great family

and with all that comes some so not so great ones too!!! I will take the good with the bad!

Please no one assume this is about you....even if this was about you...I wouldn't tell you...so don't ask!

Hump Day Funnies:

As far as stupid questions go, these are the stupidest...

1. Why does your gynecologist leave the room when you undress?
2. If a person owns a piece of land, do they own it all the way down to the center of the earth?
3. Why can't woman put their mascara on with their mouth closed?
4. Why is it called alcoholics anonymous when the first thing you do is stand up and say"hi, my name's Bob. I'm an alcoholic"?
5. If you mated a Bulldog with a Shitsu would you get a Bullshit?
6. Why are they called stairs inside but steps outside?
7. Why is there a light in the fridge but not in the freezer?
8. Why does mineral water that has trickled through mountains for centurieshave a use by date?
9. Why do toasters always have a setting on them which burns your toast to ahorrible crisp no one would eat?
10. Who was the first person to look at a cow and say "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here and drink what comes out"?
11. What do people in China call their good plates?
12. If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
13. Why does Goofy stand on two legs when Pluto remains on four? They're both dogs.
14. What do you call male ballerinas?
15. Can blind people see their dreams and do they dream?
16. If Wile E coyote has enough money to by all that Acme crap why doesn't he buy his dinner?17. Why is a person who handles money called a broker?
18. If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?
19. If corn oil is made from corn and vegetable oil is made from vegetables. What is baby oil made from?
20. If a man is walking in a forest and no women is there to hear him is he still wrong?
21. Why is it that when someone tells you that there's billions of stars in the universe,you believe them. But if they tell you there's wet paint somewhere you have to touch it?
22. Why do you call it an asteroid when its outside the hemisphere, yet call it hemorrhoid when its in your ass?
23. Did you ever notice that if you blow in a dogs face it goes mad, yet when you take him on a car ride he sticks his head straight out the window?

Embracing My Space!

2006-05-16T10:12:00.000-06:00

Ok ...so I did a layout the other day that fit Mary's whole {"Embrace the Space"} thing....I have to tell ya....I am not sure how long it will be before I grab it and junk it up some more. The one corner is bugging me...it needs something....JUNK!!!!!

I actually like the design...I am not a pastel person so the papers weren't inspiring me... I think I will try this in a different color scheme.

I will hopefully be putting my table together today and cleaning up my mess...still have some stuff to work on! I need to hit Michael's again and have no van til friday...time crunch.....arrgghh...I hate having only one car available ....can't wait to get the junker from my mom for Paul to drive!

Yesterday was so beautiful out that I actually got myself a little burn! My nose and shoulders got a little crispy ! It was great to see the kids have fun in the pool! Nicky loved being outside...once you got that diaper off him...that was it...he was all over the place running nuddy in my yard! Today is just as beautiful...another wonderful day ahead of us!!!

Have a great day everyone!!!

No More Baby ~ I'm a Big Boy Now!

2006-05-15T07:57:00.000-06:00

Well first I should wish all my Mommy friends a Happy Mother's Day! Sorry for not getting you guys yesterday! I actually got yesterday off....so no way I was staying home if I didnt have to!!!! More about that later!

My baby boy is offcially a Big Boy today! The li'l bugga turns 4 today!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!!

Later....

So totally bummed out...NO Cricut!!!! They were sold out and there is a waiting list...NO FREAK'N way!!!! They don't know when...and when they come in they come in....coupon or no coupon! They wouldn't even honor the coupon !!!!! Well why are you advertising something that you don't have much stock on? If you're going to make a big hoopla about it....make sure you have the stock to back it up! GRRRR....!

So a new scrapbook store opened up in Spruce Grove....pretty good start...damn it ...someone beat me too it! Yah yah ....yours truly had entertained the idea....just didn't do it quick enough....oh well....I guess it wasn't meant to be. Their stuff is pretty good and can only get better! They were selling paper racks because they bought to many....well...bonus for me....NOT ! I bought one...but it is to tall for my space...wont work....again another scrapbook bummer for me!!!!! How many can a girl handle in one day!?! So today it needs to go back!

BONUS!!!!!!!! Yesterday I hit IKEA... I have been needing a side table of sorts that would work in my space since I only have a 4' table..[not long enough for a table hog like myself]....I needed a tall table to actually use as the finishing station...I don't know about you guys...but when I scrapbook, I pull out everything I think will work...throw it on my table....play around with stuff...and then when it is time to put it all together I have no room...totally frustrates me...so anyways...... I have been going back and forth between a longer more expensive one or a smaller cheapier one....well I did go with the cheapier one but think it will work better!So excited to get this baby together!!!

Tracy Rocks!!!

2006-05-12T21:09:00.000-06:00

So today I rec'd my stamps....YES you read that right....I said STAMPS!!!! I didn't just get one set...but TWO!!!!! Woohoo....Tracy , you totally rock girl!

SO today I got my first Cricut cartridge!!!! Can't wait to get my Cricut tomorrow!!!!! Just a little bit anxious and excited ya think!!!????!!!!

Go Oilers Go!!!!!

Just Another Day!

2006-05-11T15:13:00.000-06:00

So not much to talk about today....so I will leave you with a joke and some fun stuff!!!!!!

JOKE:

Christian-approved nicknames for breasts

1) Democrat Catchers
2) NFRU (Not for Recreational Use)
3) Pastor Baiters
4) Mounds of Shame
5) Heavenly Canteens
6) Pearly Weights
7) Hooteronomies
8) Pizza Pizza
9) Sweater Undulations
10) The Daughters of Lactiticus
11) Racks of Lambs of God
12) Communion Woofers
13) First and Second Mammalonians
14) Pamela 36:D
15) Beelzeboobs

What were you in a past life?

{I was a munchkin!} HUH?

What reality tv show would you be on?

{The Polygamist}Contestants race to see who can marry the most people in 10 weeks! Say what? Don't think so!!!!

The Movie Couples Quiz

Ok I really suck...6 out of 10!!!!

Finish The Sentence Survey

My ex...is an asshole!!!!
Maybe I should...stop picking my ass and get some cleaning done!
I love...scrapbooking!
People would say that i'm...a dork!
I don't understand...ignorant people!
When i wake up in the morning...I get my little rugrats ready for school.
I lost...my virginity to early...i know what a tramp eh!
Life is full of...horse shit!
My past is...a big dirty mystery....and I ain't telling none of you!!!! LOL!
I get annoyed when...people are quick to assume things.
Parties are...are fun when they involve scrapbooking and good friends! What geek!! LOL!
I wish...I may., I wish I might , I wish I upon this star tonight that Jesse Metcalfe would take me and fulfill all my dreams ..before I wake up! YA Right!
Dogs...eat their poop!
Cats...lick their ass' !
Tomorrow...is just another day in this circle we call life...ya I know corny!
I have low tolerance...for slow drivers! Move over asshole!
If I had a million dollars...I would buy you a house.....if I had a million dollars...lalalala la la
I'm totally terrified...of death

Later dudes......have a great day!

Lucky Horse Shoe I Love You!!!

2006-05-10T15:33:00.000-06:00

So rubbing Mickey( get your mind out of the gutters ladies) really helped in the LUCK department! First I win the Quickqutz at the retreat and now I won the Freestyle NSD prize!!!! I never freak'n win anything!!!! So I am so happy that it was Tracy Kyle who was doing the contest draw.....I won a set of Rhonna Farrer acrylic stamps!!!! WOOHOO...can't wait to get those babies!!!

So I have been totally stepping out of my creative box here....I keep going from one style to another........not sure that that is a good thing! In some ways I do in respect to people not getting board with my stuff thinking that every layout looks the same.....but then I think....will some people not recognize my layouts if I keep changing it and not having that "Tammy Signature" that when you look at my layout you will know it is me. I know I know how to work a handmade paper flower...but gosh....does every layout need to have one! I know I am getting into more of a groove now and I am alot closer to knowing what I like and don't like.....it doesn't take me days on days to do a layout anymore....I have simplified my style.....but has it improved? I would like to think so! So the question is, how does one go about finding their signature without their layouts looking the same all the time ?

Sleep, I Need Sleep!

2006-05-09T11:16:00.000-06:00

{I fell asleep last night on the couch at 8:30 pm}....darn it...I missed the ending to Medium! Did anyone watch Deal or No Deal last night...that gay Italian guy was hilarious! I think he has been the only guy allowed to kiss all the ladies!

So I am at day 9 now of 19 days straight of watching kiddies.......almost half way there...I can do it....I can do it! This scrapbook addiction I have is going to kill me....the things I do to support my habit.....ur....I mean hobby!

I can't believe I did a "go back" on a layout...I swore I would never do that.....man I feel like I cheated!

I filed Paul's taxes the second week of March by mail....still no return cheque! I filed mine late online last week and hopefully should be getting mine on Thursday.....keeping fingers crossed!

Ok so this isn't my favorite layout....love Crate Paper but not my favorite line from them. I was able to make some nice cards from this set though.

Also I now have a Scrapbook Layout Blog....check it out when you have some time!

A Little Birdie Told Me, Thats Who!

2006-05-07T19:15:00.000-06:00

OMG........

.....have I got a litle scoop for you...nothing is for certain yet...it was just brought up....so again nothing concrete!!!!! A little birdie told me that their husband brought up the idea of moving his business to Alberta! Why is that a big deal you ask? Well this person is from BC and us Alberta gals felt like she was one of us the moment we met her! That is right.....Michelle's husband is entertaining the thought of a move to Alberta!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG if this comes true......watch out Scrap-A-Lot...you thought we were rowdy and loud before.....HAHA....the crops will never be the same again!!!! LOL! I will be hoping and praying for this one to come true! WOOHOO!

So today was a day of yard work.....argghh.....so was not planning that one...i got to plug the grass full of what Matthew calls the poop holes...almost fell over when he said that! Oh lucky me.

So hopefully I can get to bed earlier tonight and get some much needed sleep.

A great big thank you to all my friends that called or emailed concerned about how insane I am with these kids and checking in on me to make sure I haven't fully lost it yet......you all know who you are...it means more then you know! I promise I am taking care of myself and I will get some ME time soon! Big Hugs to all! ;o)

Hard Lessons.

2006-05-06T08:19:00.000-06:00

Well we are now on day 6 of 19 days straight of watching somebody else's kids. I am getting so burnt out right now. So burnt out that I am just mentally, emotionally and physically a mess. I haven't been walking/running....I feel so gross..I have been so stupid and giddy at home.....I have been short and in attack mode with friends.....but it is noone's fault but mine. I need to set my boundaries and just learn to say NO to people! Today I have 3 kids to watch....this is MY weekend to recover from the weeks events! Ok my fault,so why am I whining? Because I want to and I can!

I have learned a few things this week. Friends do come and go quicker then I thought.What I thought was something really wasn't. That you can't trust not only your enemies but your friends who can just be a wolf in sheeps clothing. That watching 10 kids in your home doesn't really help pay the bills it just jeopardizes your sanity.That it is very easy to lose who you are in one conversation. That you can be held prisoner by a position you hold. That despite what others think or feel, that there is someone out there that does appreciate me, my creative side and who and what I am. You are the only person who will ever understand who you are so don't expect anyone else too including your family and friends.There will be people who will assume that this is about them and there is nothing I can do about that.And finally Money is the root of all evil especially if you don't make enough!

Hope you all have a HAPPY SCRAPBOOK day....today is National Scrapbooking Day. I know I wont... watching three kids can kind of put a kink in your scrapbook time....my day will start at 2pm and end at 1am. It will be nice to meet Renee this morning to run out to a local scrapbook store....that will be my scrapbook fix!

So here is to the start of a new day....and a hopefully a better week.

Censorship!

2006-05-05T14:32:00.000-06:00

BLOG Censorship coming to a town near you!

I got your back Elsa! You got mine?

The Big OOPS!!!

2006-05-04T07:56:00.000-06:00

The infamous OOPS layout!

Here is the layout I did using my "OOPS" from a class by Tia. We were suppose to be making cards, well I decided to staple my ribbon in place....well you guessed it, I stapled my card shut! I was so tired and giddy I was laughing so hard I was crying.Before class Tia had made this quote which soon became fitting for my outcome in her class. Thanx Tia for an awesome class.

Alrighty....just when I thought I heard it all, last night I watched this little guy " Baby Bob" (have you ever met a Baby Bob?) while his Mom and Uncle were going to go to the bar and watch the hockey game, have a few drinks. Well....OK sure....what time will you be picking him up....about midnight.....WOW...ok. Well she calls 45 mins before she should be on her way to my house and tells me that she will be leaving his carseat for me and that she will be calling a Taxi to come pick him up once she gets home from the bar. WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! So I am trying not to think of the worst and that she meant she would be picking him up in a cab. NOPE!!!!!!! She continued to tell me that the carseat was really easy to install and that I should have no problems with it. OMG.....Please tell me I did not just hear this! There is no way I was putting a 8 month old baby in a Taxi by himself. So I offered to drive him home at 12:15 am!!!!! A 15 min drive each way......never in my days would I ever think of sending my child in a cab by themselves...not even at 12 years old!!!!!