If I just will remember this statement.....
Then I have the power to choose and accept the consequences thereof...
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Monday nite will be our monthly kit club. Its going to special. I think because we had to postpone it, we took extra time to make this one ROCK!
Wednesday nite a group of girls will be comin to work on projects in case you want to join us
Saturday is our CREATIVE DAY! Its going to be full of inspiration and creativity!
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Weekend This week
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Weekend Hope
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Weekend Steph
I know its not Monday but I thought I would still do my Being Thankful Blog... I think its good to be thankful in the little
* James was going to Costco today and picked up a few things I was really needing, and delivered it to my store.WOW, what a blessing!
*My friend April is pregnant and they heard the heartbeat. AWESOME
*The sun was shining today and it didn't snow like yesterday
*My friend Kristina is beginning a new adventure making custom invitations. I love when people take a leap of faith
*There was bunco last nite in the store, it was great to hear the chatter of girls and the occasional "BUNCO!"
*This week is the fair, I remember as a kid preparing our animals to show and sale, I love the smell of fresh shavings in the show ring.
*Savan is sick, she's been pukie since yesterday but she still smiles and tells funny stories
*Last week there were quite a few birthdays in my world, Candy at work, Erica in Cali, (love ya babe) and Brenda my pal. I get to go to dinner w/Bren tomorrow nite
*Jean had surgery on Friday and got out of the hospital today and is on the mend
*Lisa L asked if she could move the Creative Escape on the 3rd to the store. Its so fun planning such amazing events with kind and great ladies from the Pomeroy Community Center
Are you making a Thankful list?
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Weekend New Arrivals
If you have not had a chance to enjoy a slumber party with 10,000 closest girlfriends you need to attend a Women of Faith and experience it. It isn't as scary as it sounds, in fact there is nothing like laughing in an arena full of amazing women, or worshipping to Awesome God sang acapella. Thursday nite Traci, Mom and I took off for Spokane. We power shopped the Northtown mall and finally checked into the Davenport at 10pm. We ate some fun appetizers in the Safari lounge and fell into bed around midnite.
Friday morning I took the Davenport town car (woohoo) to the arena to begin my volunteer time for Women of Faith. I had the opportunity to spend the day with Jan S, and Anita R. Two amazing women, they made me laugh and they made me cry. If you have not heard Anita Renfroe you have to see her on YouTube. She is a scream! Coupled with Patsi Clarimont the pre conference was amazing. We spent the day understanding emotions and how they shape our perspective. As always the Women of Faith worship team was rockin' and helped open each session.
That evening, the real conference began, Patsi Clarimont, Sheila Walsh and Aeyshia Woods were on that nite. I was on charge of all the hostesses for the conference. That meant that I needed to ensure everyone was doing their job and on time. A new addition to the event was security. We had them wherever we went. It was really interesting. I have to say that Sheila Walsh really shared her heart about losing her dad as a young child. It was amazing, she also shared how she had been through some tough times and God really stood by her. She has a new book out and I am hoping to get my hands on it.
As always each session was filled with tons of laughter! We fell into our hotel at midnite again and I was spent! I could hardly form words, poor Traci I think she was hoping for some girl talk and I was fast asleep. Saturday morning mom and I took the town car again to the arean and waited for the speakers to arrive. There were book signings, and sound checks, then the sessions began, there was a drama from Alison Allen, and talks from Sandi Patti, Marilyn Meberg, and Luci Swindoll. Nicole C. Mullen gave an amazing concert. There was a funny Q&A time and awesome worship.
It was a great experience. I had the chance to catch up w/Andrea M. its amazing we live in the same town and yet can't find time to see each other, she is selling her home and moving all while being a devoted wife and mother to 4 (count 'em) kids. Someday we will get together again, its not for lack of trying on both our parts. I also got to see Cheri D and Kerry S. What great women!!
I was glad to fall into my own bed Saturday evening late. I do love going and serving but I was exhausted. Sunday was a day I didn't even want to get dressed. I could have stayed in my pj's all nite but instead I went to Savan's dance performance. WOW. Danceworks was amazing! I loved it! I actually understood it. It was based on a Billy Joel song and it was GREAT. It is always fun to see Savan dance and for her to enjoy it!!
Sunday nite I hung with Mike and played a few video games. It was nice. I am glad I get to have all these experiences. Its not often you are in such great company and around such amazing women. Add WoF, the Davenport, and great friends, how can you go wrong?
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Weekend Weekend
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Weekend Weekend
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Weekend Thankful
So, the evidence that I have thus far lived an abundant life, and that I have a happy family, not a perfect family, but a happy family, already surrounds me in albums that my kids can access and enjoy. The ability to focus on the positive and to be the heart of my home and help my family recognize everything that’s good about life. And how important the relationships are with my family. More than getting my laundy done, that's my goal, and it's happening." -Stacy Julian- BPS
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Check out aunt jan's slide show to see pictures from the luau!
Friday nite 5-10 We are croppin' the nite away!
Its an Elton John nite in honor of all the concerts going on this weekend.
Its Mom's weekend at WSU as well, bring your mom, get a prize!
We have tons of new product, new Tap, Jazz and hip hop papers,
new stamps, a new stamping club and class, Tons of albums, xyron sticker makers are back in stock, more cans of flowers, the list goes on and on.
So, pack up your stuff and get your CROP on!
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Weekend Crop
Heidi Swapp new PAPERS! (with tear off edges) zip dry! Thank GOD
American Crafts CORD Albums. yum yum
Darling clear stamp sets from EK Success
and of course another great line from Daisy Buckets!!!
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Weekend HURRY IN
Its been one of those days.....
I think the first thing I need to do is Thank GOD.... otherwise I am going to go postal on someone.... (yes Jamie would have come up with some way funnier here but my funny bone is on strike this week)
- There was plenty of Diet coke today
- instead of working on my lunch I went out w/Jean and it was just what I neeed. Love you Jean the Queen
-We got in new stamps today from Great Impressions, how can one not love SPRING stamps?
-Savan helped again at the store 'cause mom is still sick, she is great. What would I do without her? -Love ya babe!
-Amanda had her baby, Mr. Jaxon arrived last week and they are healing at home, not without twists and turns but all good things come with a price, right?
-I have 6 people signed up for my beginning class tomorrow nite, that means that people are catching on that Scrapbooking is important work, its a high calling to record all the good things in our lives!
-I had a GREAT private party Saturday nite, Kerry O, Kim W, and Traci F made HOME Letters and had girl talk, thanks ladies for the therapy!
-Our luau rocked totally Don Ho style Friday nite. Dad cooked fab chicken and beef kabobs and Aurie made yummy salads, people loved their leis' and punch. I love having such energy in the store. 26 ladies makes this place all worth it!!!
-I have funny dogs to go crawling home too and a hubby who with limited coping skills still reached out and tried to comfort me this weekend in my time of sorrow, frustration and sadness.
How about you? Are you thankful or are you like me and need Jesus to come into your Boat and calm the sea? This rowing can be tiring when it just keeps raining and storming...
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Weekend Being Thankful
We're having a LUAU! Friday nite 5-11pm, Dinner, drinks and fun!
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Weekend The Queen
biggest board
critter stamp
frog stamp
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