Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
We've arrived in Saskatchewan and have begun the celebrations. Hailey is having a ball with her cousins. She is definitely going to sleep well tonight and tomorrow night.
Showing posts with label personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal. Show all posts
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
December 1st!
Not sure where the fall has gone. It is now December and Christmas is what around the corner. I figure I better get my Christmas shopping done sometime really soon. I have a visit to Chinook mall planned to get Hailey's 2nd Christmas picture with Santa. I love their sleigh Santa display, great rich colors for scrapping.
In the last couple months, I haven't crafted all that much. I did manage to make one card at Calgals at the end of October. And have done 4 single pages in November when I was at events. I, however, find I have no light to photography my projects in. I leave for work in the dark, I come home in the dark and when I do come home at night, I have Hailey in tow, who needs to be feed and watered (haha) pretty much as we get in the door. Then it's playtime, bath, some cuddles and bedtime! I tend to flop exhausted from day. I've been googling buying a light tent but I'm just not finding the right sites for what I need? or do I know what I need?
I have been so fortunate to spend a pile of time with Christy Riopel and http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/ throughout the fall. I worked at both Scrapbook Carnivals in Calgary and Edmonton for http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/. The consumers definitely kept me running in Edmonton as they were shopping up a storm. It was great to spend time with the girls in the industry that I know, Donna Houston from Inspired Designs, Michelle Zemlack with The Hope Chest and I was fortunate enough to meet so many of the Canadian Scrapbooker team, Jackie Ludlage, Katarina Doyle, Allison Orthner, Leica Forrest and Cathie Allan. These girls are so funny and had me laughing until I had a stitch in my side. I took Cathie Allan's class in Calgary and learned so much about taking ink to paper.
On October 28th, we lost my amazing Aunt Matilda to Ovarian Cancer. She fought a hard fight with the disease and after a little over 2 years of chemo, her little body couldn't fight anymore. I travelled to Hope, BC to be with my Mom and celebrate my Aunt's life. Thanks to the Hospice staff and nurses at the Hope Hospital that cared for my Aunt throughout October and made sure that her family was doing good as well. We had to visit to the Hope Emergency Room as Hailey got a terrible ear infection while we were there. It is near impossible to keep a child with an ear infection quiet while in a hotel room! Though it was a sad week, it was amazing to see my cousin, Gwyn who I haven't seen since Easter 1997 and meet her new husband and 7 year old daughter, Shaelynn. Shaelynn was great at keeping the running Hailey at bay!
November crops brought the 3rd annual Jingle Bell Crop, hosted by http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/. I love being on this team, Christy and Cindy are both so amazing. They feed the troops, keep up entertained and I love the new addition to the 10 minute scavenger hunt! The following weekend I motored to Saskatoon with Christy to attend the Saskatchewan Scraps event hosted by Leica Forrest. It was http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/ first visit to Saskatchewan. The fog started to roll in when we were about an hour and half out of the city, so we never did see much other than fog. The fog did cause some havoc with air travel and the wonderful Cathie Allan wasn't able to make it in but Vicki Boutin and Jill Hildebrand were there. Vicki ran classes throughout and the sweet Jill spent the day doing a make n'take using Nikki Sivils product.
So, that has been life in a nutshell. My little one is now running, climbing up and down the stairs, she has so many new tricks and she lives us in giggles most nights with the things she comes up with.
And because I don't have any photographed creations to share. I'll leave you this picture of my babe, eating chili for the first time with a spoon that she did all by herself. She hit her mouth most times! :-)
In the last couple months, I haven't crafted all that much. I did manage to make one card at Calgals at the end of October. And have done 4 single pages in November when I was at events. I, however, find I have no light to photography my projects in. I leave for work in the dark, I come home in the dark and when I do come home at night, I have Hailey in tow, who needs to be feed and watered (haha) pretty much as we get in the door. Then it's playtime, bath, some cuddles and bedtime! I tend to flop exhausted from day. I've been googling buying a light tent but I'm just not finding the right sites for what I need? or do I know what I need?
I have been so fortunate to spend a pile of time with Christy Riopel and http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/ throughout the fall. I worked at both Scrapbook Carnivals in Calgary and Edmonton for http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/. The consumers definitely kept me running in Edmonton as they were shopping up a storm. It was great to spend time with the girls in the industry that I know, Donna Houston from Inspired Designs, Michelle Zemlack with The Hope Chest and I was fortunate enough to meet so many of the Canadian Scrapbooker team, Jackie Ludlage, Katarina Doyle, Allison Orthner, Leica Forrest and Cathie Allan. These girls are so funny and had me laughing until I had a stitch in my side. I took Cathie Allan's class in Calgary and learned so much about taking ink to paper.
On October 28th, we lost my amazing Aunt Matilda to Ovarian Cancer. She fought a hard fight with the disease and after a little over 2 years of chemo, her little body couldn't fight anymore. I travelled to Hope, BC to be with my Mom and celebrate my Aunt's life. Thanks to the Hospice staff and nurses at the Hope Hospital that cared for my Aunt throughout October and made sure that her family was doing good as well. We had to visit to the Hope Emergency Room as Hailey got a terrible ear infection while we were there. It is near impossible to keep a child with an ear infection quiet while in a hotel room! Though it was a sad week, it was amazing to see my cousin, Gwyn who I haven't seen since Easter 1997 and meet her new husband and 7 year old daughter, Shaelynn. Shaelynn was great at keeping the running Hailey at bay!
November crops brought the 3rd annual Jingle Bell Crop, hosted by http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/. I love being on this team, Christy and Cindy are both so amazing. They feed the troops, keep up entertained and I love the new addition to the 10 minute scavenger hunt! The following weekend I motored to Saskatoon with Christy to attend the Saskatchewan Scraps event hosted by Leica Forrest. It was http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/ first visit to Saskatchewan. The fog started to roll in when we were about an hour and half out of the city, so we never did see much other than fog. The fog did cause some havoc with air travel and the wonderful Cathie Allan wasn't able to make it in but Vicki Boutin and Jill Hildebrand were there. Vicki ran classes throughout and the sweet Jill spent the day doing a make n'take using Nikki Sivils product.
So, that has been life in a nutshell. My little one is now running, climbing up and down the stairs, she has so many new tricks and she lives us in giggles most nights with the things she comes up with.
And because I don't have any photographed creations to share. I'll leave you this picture of my babe, eating chili for the first time with a spoon that she did all by herself. She hit her mouth most times! :-)
Monday, October 4, 2010
The Breast Crop Ever
The Breast Crop Ever was in Red Deer on Saturday, September 18th. Christy asked me to come along with http://www.mondaynightclass.ca/ to help her out in our booth selling kits. Of course, I jumped on board as a day with Christy is always a pleasure.
When I attend a crop as a vendor, I never participate in the door prizes or contests as I don't want to win and take away a prize from a participant. Though, I am not sure why I worry as the only kind of luck I have is back luck..... (I'm not the person to take to the casino with you.... Ian tends to tell me to go to the other side of the place so he can win something) Anyhow, back on top ..... But, I've always participated in the 50/50 to build the pot knowing that if I won, I could donate back my winnings.
Well low and behold, I won the 50/50 at the Breast Crop Ever this year. So, I told Tiffany when she was handing me that money that I would be taking my $167 from her but on Monday, I would be donating the money back to Breast Cancer website so that I could tax receipt in my name. As if I have a tax receipt in my name, the company I work for Cenovus Energy would match my donation as an employee of the company. So here is my receipt. Sometime in the next quarter, Cenovus will be sending the Breast Cancer Foundation a check for $167. I am happy to have made the 50/50 at the crop a 150/0! .... or in dollars - $501.
This feels pretty good!
When I attend a crop as a vendor, I never participate in the door prizes or contests as I don't want to win and take away a prize from a participant. Though, I am not sure why I worry as the only kind of luck I have is back luck..... (I'm not the person to take to the casino with you.... Ian tends to tell me to go to the other side of the place so he can win something) Anyhow, back on top ..... But, I've always participated in the 50/50 to build the pot knowing that if I won, I could donate back my winnings.
Well low and behold, I won the 50/50 at the Breast Crop Ever this year. So, I told Tiffany when she was handing me that money that I would be taking my $167 from her but on Monday, I would be donating the money back to Breast Cancer website so that I could tax receipt in my name. As if I have a tax receipt in my name, the company I work for Cenovus Energy would match my donation as an employee of the company. So here is my receipt. Sometime in the next quarter, Cenovus will be sending the Breast Cancer Foundation a check for $167. I am happy to have made the 50/50 at the crop a 150/0! .... or in dollars - $501.
This feels pretty good!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Pregnant me!
I've been meaning to post these pictures, though I know I've expanded since they've been taken. The first one was taken at 25 weeks pregnant and the second one 2 weeks ago when I was 35 1/2 weeks pregnant. I'll be 38 weeks on Tuesday with a due date of July 7th, so hopefully it won't be long and I can pass from sicky pregnant to postpartum, tearing my hair out from no sleep Shannon!
25 weeks, March 23/09
35 weeks, June 6/09
25 weeks, March 23/09
35 weeks, June 6/09
Monday, January 26, 2009
Where have I been?
It is amazing how 4 months can fly by! I had an email from one of my blog followers wondering where I have been well. I have a few things on my plate and little of it has been crafting related.
The first thing that has been keeping me busy is I am 17 weeks pregnant! Yeah - Baby Tompkins is due to arrive around July 7. However, Baby Tompkins has taken a lot out of me. I have had horrible morning sickness from week 6 onward and the label of 'morning' is a lie! I have been taking diclectin since week 8 and it has helped however, the experiment at week 14 to go off was not a successful one. I am continuing to work which has been a challenge a lot of days. This is Baby Tompkins from my 13w 4d ultrasound. He or she is healthy and growing perfectly with absolutely no problems. I have another ultrasound which works out that I will almost 21 weeks. This is the ultrasound that you would find out the sex however, Ian and I have decided that we will not be finding out the sex - we are having a baby and no matter boy or girl we will be happy. I figure it is one of the only suprises left in life.
I have also started teach Copic marker classes at my local scrapbook store, The Scrapbook Pantry. They started on Jan 16th. I am running a basics class and then you can graduate into my 'Shades' classes. I've had 2 classes to date and they have been so much fun. I was nervous at first but the timing my color lessons in the basics course have worked out. I teach again this week on Wednesday and then next week on Feb 4th is my first Shades class which will be 'Shades of Red' very appropriate for February.
It was hard decision but due to the demands of my pregnancy, my job and a new baby - I have resigned from the design team at Hanna Stamps. Telling Kristi that I would no longer be designing for them was so hard. I was in tears as I wrote the email as she is such a wonderful person and has done so much for me. I love the stamps!
I do have a few creations that need a picture and then I can get something up on this site. I hope all my readers have me in google reader and will start continue to follow along.
Hope everyone is well - I have continued to read blogs. This past weekend, I set up a new space in the basement (had to give up my scrap space in the spare room to be a spare room, as the bigger spare room will be the nursery) So, I once again have a clean space and it made me find my inspiration again. Ian is going away all week for some field work and I noticed the TV wasn't that good for the week so I should get something done.
The first thing that has been keeping me busy is I am 17 weeks pregnant! Yeah - Baby Tompkins is due to arrive around July 7. However, Baby Tompkins has taken a lot out of me. I have had horrible morning sickness from week 6 onward and the label of 'morning' is a lie! I have been taking diclectin since week 8 and it has helped however, the experiment at week 14 to go off was not a successful one. I am continuing to work which has been a challenge a lot of days. This is Baby Tompkins from my 13w 4d ultrasound. He or she is healthy and growing perfectly with absolutely no problems. I have another ultrasound which works out that I will almost 21 weeks. This is the ultrasound that you would find out the sex however, Ian and I have decided that we will not be finding out the sex - we are having a baby and no matter boy or girl we will be happy. I figure it is one of the only suprises left in life.
I have also started teach Copic marker classes at my local scrapbook store, The Scrapbook Pantry. They started on Jan 16th. I am running a basics class and then you can graduate into my 'Shades' classes. I've had 2 classes to date and they have been so much fun. I was nervous at first but the timing my color lessons in the basics course have worked out. I teach again this week on Wednesday and then next week on Feb 4th is my first Shades class which will be 'Shades of Red' very appropriate for February.
It was hard decision but due to the demands of my pregnancy, my job and a new baby - I have resigned from the design team at Hanna Stamps. Telling Kristi that I would no longer be designing for them was so hard. I was in tears as I wrote the email as she is such a wonderful person and has done so much for me. I love the stamps!
I do have a few creations that need a picture and then I can get something up on this site. I hope all my readers have me in google reader and will start continue to follow along.
Hope everyone is well - I have continued to read blogs. This past weekend, I set up a new space in the basement (had to give up my scrap space in the spare room to be a spare room, as the bigger spare room will be the nursery) So, I once again have a clean space and it made me find my inspiration again. Ian is going away all week for some field work and I noticed the TV wasn't that good for the week so I should get something done.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
News from Dallas
Well I made in to Dallas. It really amazes me that it is only a 3 hour flight but I go to Halifax at least once a year with Ian and that is 5 1/2 hour. I picked up my rental car and me and the GPS were on the road by 12:30. It took the satellite a while to acquire a signal at the airport as I headed out with all that concrete so I just drove out and headed for the 121 N to Grapevine. The exit I took so that I could pull over and program the GPS got me right in from of Joann's in Grapevine so I had to go in. I was amazed at how nice one of those superstores are. I wish we had something there as the merchandise was so different that Michael's. I picked up an Pioneer 12x12 Album that was $19.99 with 30% off that is black Leather but says 'Live, Love, Laugh'. I loved it.
My next mission was lunch and a Strawberry Lemon slush from Sonic. I feel in love with this fruit slush when I lived in Oklahoma but haven't had one now in 7 years! Didn't take long to find one with my GPS - I think I am going to call the voice Greta. Mabye some nicer name as she has been so helpful. Once I was feed and had my large slush I was off again to my first store. I hit up ScrapBarn in Carrollton, Stamp Asylum in Plano and Scrapbook Bunnies in McKinney. Each was about 15 minutes apart and I never left the concrete jungle of the DFW metro. On my way to McKinney I say that exit 37 took me to the Allen Premium Outlet Stores which was one thing I hadn't researched. So, I stopped there and looked around for awhile.... I found the cutest shoes at Naturalizer ..... leave it to me to still find the $40 shoes when everything else is $20! I also got a new pair of Arnette sunglasses at the Sunglass Hut and a present for my husband to say 'I'm sorry I went on vacation without you!'
A stop at the Super Target on the way back to the airport/Grapevine area for some munchies and I settled into my hotel for the night. I called Bev and she was amazed at how much I got in to one day and the numerous places I'd been and how she didn't even know about some of my stops.
I am heading to Imprints in Fort Worth today and then to the Grapevine Mills Mall. I think I have a stop at Bath&Body Works in my future. Then to the airport for 3:45 to pick Judy up. We are going to check in and then head out to Bev's to meet the rest of the DT and have our live release party tonight. This is definitely a great weekend, I think I have the best name for it too ...... Design Team does Dallas ..... good thing we don't have a Debbie on our team!
More to come later .... I'll post some pictures from tonight tomorrow.
My next mission was lunch and a Strawberry Lemon slush from Sonic. I feel in love with this fruit slush when I lived in Oklahoma but haven't had one now in 7 years! Didn't take long to find one with my GPS - I think I am going to call the voice Greta. Mabye some nicer name as she has been so helpful. Once I was feed and had my large slush I was off again to my first store. I hit up ScrapBarn in Carrollton, Stamp Asylum in Plano and Scrapbook Bunnies in McKinney. Each was about 15 minutes apart and I never left the concrete jungle of the DFW metro. On my way to McKinney I say that exit 37 took me to the Allen Premium Outlet Stores which was one thing I hadn't researched. So, I stopped there and looked around for awhile.... I found the cutest shoes at Naturalizer ..... leave it to me to still find the $40 shoes when everything else is $20! I also got a new pair of Arnette sunglasses at the Sunglass Hut and a present for my husband to say 'I'm sorry I went on vacation without you!'
A stop at the Super Target on the way back to the airport/Grapevine area for some munchies and I settled into my hotel for the night. I called Bev and she was amazed at how much I got in to one day and the numerous places I'd been and how she didn't even know about some of my stops.
I am heading to Imprints in Fort Worth today and then to the Grapevine Mills Mall. I think I have a stop at Bath&Body Works in my future. Then to the airport for 3:45 to pick Judy up. We are going to check in and then head out to Bev's to meet the rest of the DT and have our live release party tonight. This is definitely a great weekend, I think I have the best name for it too ...... Design Team does Dallas ..... good thing we don't have a Debbie on our team!
More to come later .... I'll post some pictures from tonight tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Silly Kids!
I don't have any cards today but a few pictures instead. My brother and his family were through Calgary on July 4th on a family vacation. I meet them Friday morning and we went to the Calgary Zoo together. This first picture is me and my nephew Cooper aka Coops. I never smile with my mouth open so I suspect I was saying cheeze with Coops. This is also my new hair cut however you can't really see the length or color that well in this picture.
I couldn't leave Katelynn aka Katie out of the picture so this is a picture of Daddy's girl. The Daddy would be my brother, Brent. Yes I know we look alike and that his kids are adorable!
And the last picture I have is a picture that my sister-in-law took of the kids when they were in Drumheller at the dinosaur museum. This picture shows their gorgeous red hair and I thought Katelynn had quite the outfit on here.
I couldn't leave Katelynn aka Katie out of the picture so this is a picture of Daddy's girl. The Daddy would be my brother, Brent. Yes I know we look alike and that his kids are adorable!
And the last picture I have is a picture that my sister-in-law took of the kids when they were in Drumheller at the dinosaur museum. This picture shows their gorgeous red hair and I thought Katelynn had quite the outfit on here.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Lots of Thoughts ....
This post isn't about the SU SAB set but rather a whole bunch of stuff to tell you.
First, I'm scramper - yup I've converted to be both a stamper and scrapper.
Secondly, my weekend at the Bloomin' Inn was amazing. What a great place to spend a weekend and scrapbook. The food is down home country cooking, the air is fresh, the facilities were homey and I had a great time with my friends, Sabrina and Roberta. I managed to get a baby frame done on Friday night (went to bed at 2:30am), 5 double-page wedding layouts plus a title page for my wedding album done (went to bed at 1:00 am) and today I made 2 cards for the Hanna Stamps release on Friday - probably could have done more but after our 8:30 am breakfast I needed more sleep so I could drive us home this afternoon. I am already planning a weekend out there again with my Mom and possibly more people ......... right now I'm thinking the September long weekend but we would be on the wait list for it.
Third, I've gotten another degree! This one was from The Scrap Yard University courtesy of my professor, Christy Riopel! If you haven't seen Christy scrapbook well then you need to check out Monday Night Class. Christy and her partner, Cindy (from the Bloomin' Inn)have a great concept going on.
Fourth, due to my love for Christy and now for Cindy - I am now a Monday Night Class subscriber. The Scrap Pantry is a pick up location so I get my monthly kits sent their for pick-up. I got one this weekend - it is a 4 page layout kit whereas most of the others are 2 page layouts. The designer of this one was Colleen with Stamp-it Australia - Live, Love and Laugh ... see why I got it! I can't show it to you on there site as this one is no longer up there. I guess you'll have to wait until I am finished.
And last but not least, I have 2 cards for the Hanna Stamps release on Friday. There are 3 sets to be released. My first card will be up tomorrow and another one on Thursday. I am sorry that I don't have more but my time was limited and I had to leave this am to go out to the field for the week for work - the field is about 7 hours away so it will be a long week. Watch for my scheduled bloggers posts. I will be reading your comments in my email. Plus if you come visit enough and post enough comments to let me know you were here - I may return with blog candy on Friday!
First, I'm scramper - yup I've converted to be both a stamper and scrapper.
Secondly, my weekend at the Bloomin' Inn was amazing. What a great place to spend a weekend and scrapbook. The food is down home country cooking, the air is fresh, the facilities were homey and I had a great time with my friends, Sabrina and Roberta. I managed to get a baby frame done on Friday night (went to bed at 2:30am), 5 double-page wedding layouts plus a title page for my wedding album done (went to bed at 1:00 am) and today I made 2 cards for the Hanna Stamps release on Friday - probably could have done more but after our 8:30 am breakfast I needed more sleep so I could drive us home this afternoon. I am already planning a weekend out there again with my Mom and possibly more people ......... right now I'm thinking the September long weekend but we would be on the wait list for it.
Third, I've gotten another degree! This one was from The Scrap Yard University courtesy of my professor, Christy Riopel! If you haven't seen Christy scrapbook well then you need to check out Monday Night Class. Christy and her partner, Cindy (from the Bloomin' Inn)have a great concept going on.
Fourth, due to my love for Christy and now for Cindy - I am now a Monday Night Class subscriber. The Scrap Pantry is a pick up location so I get my monthly kits sent their for pick-up. I got one this weekend - it is a 4 page layout kit whereas most of the others are 2 page layouts. The designer of this one was Colleen with Stamp-it Australia - Live, Love and Laugh ... see why I got it! I can't show it to you on there site as this one is no longer up there. I guess you'll have to wait until I am finished.
And last but not least, I have 2 cards for the Hanna Stamps release on Friday. There are 3 sets to be released. My first card will be up tomorrow and another one on Thursday. I am sorry that I don't have more but my time was limited and I had to leave this am to go out to the field for the week for work - the field is about 7 hours away so it will be a long week. Watch for my scheduled bloggers posts. I will be reading your comments in my email. Plus if you come visit enough and post enough comments to let me know you were here - I may return with blog candy on Friday!
Monday, December 10, 2007
7 Things Tag
I've been tagged by my fellow Hanna Stamps Design Team member, Bev aka Tex at Savour the Journey! Make sure to visit her blog plus the other Hanna Stamps Design Team for some sneak peeks of the Hanna Stamps sets to be released this Friday, Dec 14th. You can find all their web addresses on my HSDT blog roll on my right side bar!
The rules of the game:
* Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
* Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
* Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
* Let each person know that they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
7 things about me:
1. I wear my pajamas at all times when I am home. The first thing I do no matter the time of day is change into my comfy clothes.
2. I'm an engineer for a major oil and gas company in North America. Bet you didn't know I could craft and talk techo!
3. My mom is my best friend. Not a weird fact, just the truth.
4. I didn't swim in the ocean until I was 30. It was my mission to swim in the ocean by the time I was 30, so I went to Mexico 5 days before my birthday.
5. I got engaged on my 30th birthday and wasn't expecting it but apparently everyone else was as when I called from Mexico to tell my family, everyone replied with 'I figured you guys would'.
6. I have dreams/nightmares that I end up having twin or triple boys. (not pregnant but hope one day)
7. No one can spell 'Tompkins' right, there is no H but yet yes there is a P. I have spent the last 2 months correcting people and I image I'll spend the rest of my days saying that. Grant was so easy ... why'd I change my name. Could have been worse, I dated a guy with the name of Armentrout for a long while and once a long time ago thought he was the 'one'..... oh how I was young and dumb!
Now, I have to tag 7 people. I've decided to tag 6 Canadian gal blogs and 1 from the Great White North that I read faithfully!
1. Nancy - Nancy's Creative Mess - Nancy is the chief enabler according to Allison and is the host of our monthly stamping though I don't think she is going to invite Allison back again as she was a big meanie!
2. Allison - Stampin' When I Can - Everyone knows Allison, blogger queen herself - She is just keeping it 'pretend'! You have to stamp with us at Nancy's to get it!
3. Tracy - Tracy's Happy Place - Tracy also is part of the stamping at Nancy's and she is such a sweetheart. I'm glad I've meet her this year.
4. Kelly - Diaries of a Stamper - Kelly's name has been everywhere lately. I love her style and reading about her life.
5. Jason - I Made This - Jason is Kelly's better half or is Kelly, Jason's better half. Either way this couple is how I hope Ian and I are after several years of marriage and children. Though I doubt I'll get Ian to stamp with me.
6. Julie - Mutch to Stamp - I met Julie back in May when we were visiting my in-laws in Halifax. I'm so happy to have somewhere to escape to on my Nova Scotian visits.
7. Nancy G - Inkcicles - Not to be confused with Calgary Nancy, Nancy Grant - who bares my maiden name. Boy, I miss that easy spelling! Nancy does great work and as much as I complian about the winter, she has it way worse.
The rules of the game:
* Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
* Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
* Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
* Let each person know that they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
7 things about me:
1. I wear my pajamas at all times when I am home. The first thing I do no matter the time of day is change into my comfy clothes.
2. I'm an engineer for a major oil and gas company in North America. Bet you didn't know I could craft and talk techo!
3. My mom is my best friend. Not a weird fact, just the truth.
4. I didn't swim in the ocean until I was 30. It was my mission to swim in the ocean by the time I was 30, so I went to Mexico 5 days before my birthday.
5. I got engaged on my 30th birthday and wasn't expecting it but apparently everyone else was as when I called from Mexico to tell my family, everyone replied with 'I figured you guys would'.
6. I have dreams/nightmares that I end up having twin or triple boys. (not pregnant but hope one day)
7. No one can spell 'Tompkins' right, there is no H but yet yes there is a P. I have spent the last 2 months correcting people and I image I'll spend the rest of my days saying that. Grant was so easy ... why'd I change my name. Could have been worse, I dated a guy with the name of Armentrout for a long while and once a long time ago thought he was the 'one'..... oh how I was young and dumb!
Now, I have to tag 7 people. I've decided to tag 6 Canadian gal blogs and 1 from the Great White North that I read faithfully!
1. Nancy - Nancy's Creative Mess - Nancy is the chief enabler according to Allison and is the host of our monthly stamping though I don't think she is going to invite Allison back again as she was a big meanie!
2. Allison - Stampin' When I Can - Everyone knows Allison, blogger queen herself - She is just keeping it 'pretend'! You have to stamp with us at Nancy's to get it!
3. Tracy - Tracy's Happy Place - Tracy also is part of the stamping at Nancy's and she is such a sweetheart. I'm glad I've meet her this year.
4. Kelly - Diaries of a Stamper - Kelly's name has been everywhere lately. I love her style and reading about her life.
5. Jason - I Made This - Jason is Kelly's better half or is Kelly, Jason's better half. Either way this couple is how I hope Ian and I are after several years of marriage and children. Though I doubt I'll get Ian to stamp with me.
6. Julie - Mutch to Stamp - I met Julie back in May when we were visiting my in-laws in Halifax. I'm so happy to have somewhere to escape to on my Nova Scotian visits.
7. Nancy G - Inkcicles - Not to be confused with Calgary Nancy, Nancy Grant - who bares my maiden name. Boy, I miss that easy spelling! Nancy does great work and as much as I complian about the winter, she has it way worse.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Anyone wanna go to Billings?
I wanna go shopping at par. I've researched and the best shopping for clothes as well as stamps is in Billings. It is a mere 543 miles away. Who wants to go shopping???
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
More Engagement Photos
Here are three more of my favorites. We ended up with 45 proofs and 80 pictures on the dvd that our photographer, Virginia Booth sent us. Check out her site at Hot Shoe Photography. She does fabulous work. 31 days until September 29 and our wedding day. We bought a marriage license today so we are officially getting closer!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Engagement Shoot
We had an engagement shoot with our photographer this past Tuesday night. She sent us three pictures by email as a sneak peek and the rest will be here Monday. There are 80 pictures on the cds and she made 45 prints of the best ones. Virginia Booth is our wedding photographer from Hot Shot Photography. She does all kinds of pictures from weddings, family, pets, kids etc. If your looking for a great photographer - I highly recommend Virginia. Her prices are very reasonable plus you own your pictures after unlike other photographers that make you get all your reprints from them.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Officially Employed!
The official offer with Encana was couriered to my doorstep today.
I am once again employed as a Production Engineer for the largest oil and gas company in Canada.
I start on the Tuesday after the long weekend.
I know have 2 1/2 weeks to get the rest of the wedding things finished.
GO ME!
I am once again employed as a Production Engineer for the largest oil and gas company in Canada.
I start on the Tuesday after the long weekend.
I know have 2 1/2 weeks to get the rest of the wedding things finished.
GO ME!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Lousy Blogger
I've been a lousy blogger but I have good excuses.
1. I am in the interview stages for a new job.
2. I was just in Saskatchewan for 4 days for my wedding shower.
3. All my projects are wedding related.
4. Did I mention I am getting married on September 29, 2007 which is only 45 days away!
I will have some new thank you cards to post very soon. I've taken the Just Delightful SAB scrapbook kit and used the stickers etc to make the 60 cards as posted on SCS. I have about 30 of them made now (2 x 15 styles).
Once the wedding is over I can get back to other crafting.
1. I am in the interview stages for a new job.
2. I was just in Saskatchewan for 4 days for my wedding shower.
3. All my projects are wedding related.
4. Did I mention I am getting married on September 29, 2007 which is only 45 days away!
I will have some new thank you cards to post very soon. I've taken the Just Delightful SAB scrapbook kit and used the stickers etc to make the 60 cards as posted on SCS. I have about 30 of them made now (2 x 15 styles).
Once the wedding is over I can get back to other crafting.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Two of my Favorite Little People
I've been a bad blogger - I have new projects I just haven't managed to get a picture of them when the light has been good. Maybe on Thursday as I do laundry before we take off for the long weekend. I thought I'd share two photos with you.
These are my brother's kids, Katelynn and Cooper. Katelynn is 21 months and Cooper is almost 10 months. Yes, my brother and sister-in-law have their hands full. Katie will be my flower girl at the wedding and Cooper is going to be one of the 'best boys' along with my other nephew who is almost 1 and my ring bear is his older brother who is 3 1/2 years old. Should be a good kid show that day. Of course, I will post pictures once we are back from our honeymoon. Wedding day is 3 months away - September 29, 2007!
This last picture is a picture a friend of ours took in Vegas of Ian and I at the end of April. Her husband was seriously hurt in a boating accident in May so I just got it from her. The good news is her husband will be fine - just a long, slow, painful physical therapy recovery.
These are my brother's kids, Katelynn and Cooper. Katelynn is 21 months and Cooper is almost 10 months. Yes, my brother and sister-in-law have their hands full. Katie will be my flower girl at the wedding and Cooper is going to be one of the 'best boys' along with my other nephew who is almost 1 and my ring bear is his older brother who is 3 1/2 years old. Should be a good kid show that day. Of course, I will post pictures once we are back from our honeymoon. Wedding day is 3 months away - September 29, 2007!
This last picture is a picture a friend of ours took in Vegas of Ian and I at the end of April. Her husband was seriously hurt in a boating accident in May so I just got it from her. The good news is her husband will be fine - just a long, slow, painful physical therapy recovery.
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