***Gingerbread House***

Sidney's Kindergarten class invited all the parents Monday afternoon to makes Gingerbread Houses with their kids.

Good Times, Good Times.

Peter and I were both there to help Sidney. Sidney and I.

Note to Self: Don't let Peter take pictures or make sure you have him take more then one.

Evan and his Mom, Donna.

Meesha, Cloe, Miss Kelly, Sidney and Miss Carol. These are all the girls in Sidney's class {Angie, the only other girl in Sidney's class had already left}...the rest are "Stinky boys" as Sidney likes add.

I Just Can't Seem To Get Enough of...SCOTTIES

...looking at Scotties makes me think of my two Scotties at home, both of which have vet appointments in the morning. Molly is ready for the next series of shots for being a puppy eh--poor puppy and Duncan...poor, poor Duncan, he has this growth on the side of his neck. Peter and I noticed it about a month ago and in the past week it has doubled in size.

For the love of Scotties. I sure do love them. How could you not?

Molly's latest "victims" in the house...she chewed through the cord on my heating pad. Ate half of the Velcro tab on Porter's winter coat, around the arm cuff. Hummm...seems like that is all I can think of at the time... Not to bad. You would think with all the dog toys and dog bones around the house that Molly wouldn't need to chew on other household items. Apparently not. I will not start with the digging in the back yard until Spring. Scotties are known to be diggers...Molly is a digger. I can already see a few spots he seems to be fond of.

Well, I will update tomorrow in Duncan's growth.
I am off to look at lens for my camera.
The lens that Porter broke for me.
This is the Camera I have.
Gotta love your kids, eh?

I love NetFlix

These two {2} movies will be in my mailbox tomorrow for my viewing pleasure over the weekend. I didn't have to go to a store, wait in a line, park my car or even take my children any where to get these two movies. I can keep these movies for weeks and not worry about returning them with a late fee. I also have the fifth Harry Potter movie at my house which I have watched the last two nights. I am in heaven...movie heaven that is.

{P.S. I am trying to past Kari up on the number of post, hence the 6-7 post per day.}

{P.S.S. Boss Man is also out of the office which helps with the posting 6-7 times per day}

Yipppeee...it's here. FINALLY

I have been checking every single day this month...yesterday it was finally up on Barney's site.
Barney Cam VI: "Holiday in the National Parks"
Once you get to Barney's site from the link above, look over on the right hand side you will see a picture of Barney...click on "Watch the Latest Barney Cam".
Who doesn't love a Scottie in a movie? Anyone?
I must add after watching this years movie...last years Holiday movie was much better then this years. It's not Barney's fault he had a poor director this year.
Last night on the news they showed a clip of Barney's latest movie. Porter was yelling and screaming while pointing to the TV, "Look at the Scottie Dog, Mommy", over and over again. Talk about cute.
You know what I am doing, right? Inbreeding Scottie Dog lovers.
Yup, that right. I am inbreeding.
Not only can you call me MASTER but you now can call me an inbreeder.

20 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity

1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.
2.Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice.
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label it " In".
5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks , Write "For Smuggling Diamonds".
7. Finish All Your sentences with "In Accordance With The Prophecy".
8. Don't use any punctuation.
9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.
10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is "To Go".
12. Sing Along At The Opera.
13. Go To A Poetry Recital. And Ask Why The Poems Don't Rhyme?
14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area and Play tropical Sounds All Day.
15. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You're Not In the Mood.
16. Have Your Co-workers Address you at the end of your conversation, oh, yes my fearful Master.
17. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream "I Won! I Won!"
18. When Leaving The Zoo, Start Running Towards The Parking lot, Yelling
"Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!"
19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, "Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go."
20. And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity is to pass this on to all your friends.
SMILE

{I'm invisible}

It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I'm on the phone and ask to be taken to the store.
Inside I'm thinking, "Can't you see I'm on the phone?" Obviously not. No one can see if I'm on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor, or even standing on my head in the corner, because no one can see me at all.
I'm invisible.
Some days I am only a pair of hands, nothing more: Can you fix this? Can you tie this? Can you open this? Some days I'm not a pair of hands; I'm not even a human being. I'm a clock to ask, "What time is it?" I'm a satellite guide to answer, "What number is the Disney Channel?" I'm a car to order, "Right around 5:30, please.
"I was certain that these were the hands that once held books and the eyes that studied history and the mind that graduated sum ma cum laude-but now they had disappeared into the peanut butter, never to be seen again.
She's going ... she's going ... she's gone!
One night, a group of us were having dinner, celebrating the return of a friend from England. Janice had just gotten back from a fabulous trip, and she was going on and on about the hotel she stayed in. I was sitting there, looking around at the others all put together so well. It was hard not to compare and feel sorry for myself as I looked down at my out-of-style dress; it was the only thing I could find that was clean. My unwashed hair was pulled up clip and I was afraid I could actually smell peanut butter in it.
I was feeling pretty pathetic, when Janice turned to me with a beautifully wrapped package, and said, "I brought you this." It was a book on the great cathedrals of Europe. I wasn't exactly sure why she'd given it to me until I read her inscription: "To Charlotte, with admiration for the greatness of what you are building when no one sees."
In the days ahead I would read - no, devour - the book. And I would discover what would become for me, four life-changing truths, after which I could pattern my work:
* No one can say who built the great cathedrals - we have no record of their names.
* These builders gave their whole lives for a work they would never see finished.
* They made great sacrifices and expected no credit.
* The passion of their building was fueled by their faith that the eyes of God saw everything.
A legendary story in the book told of a rich man who came to visit the cathedral while it was being built, and he saw a workman carving a tiny bird on the inside of a beam. He was puzzled and asked the man, "Why are you spending so much time carving that bird into a beam that will be covered by the roof? No one will ever see it."And the workman replied, "Because God sees."
I closed the book, feeling the missing piece fall into place. It was almost as if I heard God whispering to me, "I see you, Charlotte. I see the sacrifices you make every day, even when no one around you does. No act of kindness you've done, no sequin you've sewn on, no cupcake you've baked, is too small for me to notice and smile over. You are building a great cathedral, but you can't see right now what it will become."
At times, my invisibility feels like an affliction. But it is not a disease that is erasing my life. It is the cure for the disease of my own self-centeredness. It is the antidote to my strong, stubborn pride. I keep the right perspective when I see myself as a great builder. As one of the people who show up at a job that they will never see finished, to work on something that their name will never be on.
The writer of the book went so far as to say that no cathedrals could ever be built in our lifetime because there are so few people willing to sacrifice to that degree. When I really think about it, I don't want my son to tell the friend he's bringing home from college for Thanksgiving, "My mom gets up at 4 in the morning and bakes homemade pies, and then she hand bastes a turkey for three hours and presses all the linens for the table." That would mean I'd built a shrine or a monument to myself. I just want him to want to come home. And then, if there is anything more to say to his friend, to add, "You're gonna love it there."
As mothers, we are building great cathedrals. We cannot be seen if we're doing it right. And one day, it is very possible that the world will marvel, not only at what we have built, but at the beauty that has been added to the world by the sacrifices of invisible women.
--My sister Feliece sent this to me today. Love you Feliece.

Who would like to have one of these at WORK?

The things I find on the Internet during the day,

while I am doing "research".

{"research", as Diane likes to call it. Thank you Diane}

Boss Man has been in "one of those moods" for about 5 weeks. Don't get me wrong, he is a great boss, is very understanding, we work well together and we get along. There are still a few occasions that I needed the CATAPULT and more so in the last few weeks then in the last three years.

Do you think he would get the hint every time I got this catapult out?

No, not with my luck.

Fred Flare...gotta love him.

FAB Scottie Pics

Are these not the cutest picutres of Scotties you have ever seen?

Talk about Cute.

Mark Your Calendar....

No, not for the final book sillies, but for the opening of Wizarding World of Harry Potter, in 2009 in Orlando.

Not that Florida is quite right for the setting of Hogwarts...

{Really, FLORIDA?}

I'm extremely curious to know how they'll pull off a snowy street in Hogsmead on a hot humid day!

*Etsy Owl Finds: I He{art} Owls*

I love Owls...funny thing is that my Grandma Holbrook, my dads mom collect owls. I have asked my dad a few times if he has any of her owls that I could have but he doesn't. I wish when she had past away I had taken some of them. Every time I see an owl now I think briefly of Grandma Holbrook. She past away in 1992. I was still in high school. Owl Find for Grandma Holbrook tonight. Think of you Grandma. Love you.

A fews things....

The Organized Chaos pocket organizer was given to me by Kari for my birthday. Every time I open that thing I can't help but LAUGH. It sums me up to a "T". Love ya Kari.
The Disco ornaments balls are a hit for me...I have the plained mirrored balls on my Christmas tree now but these COLORED balls sure would spice my tree.

Not for $42.00 for 12 ornaments. OUCH.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is releasing tomorrow. YIPPEE...

I checked my Netflix and it shows that it will be shipping today for delivery tomorrow.

{I am doing the "Happy Song" in my head right now}

I have mastered Netflix shipping and release dates so that I can time it perfectly for new leases.

You may call me "Master".

Saw this cute swim suit at Old Navy on line today. Hearts and crossbones. CUTE. I wish I could find one in my size. I would be all over that.
Found this GLOW IN THE DARK OWL Shirt on line at Fred Flare. Yes, I said glow in the dark. Hello...awesome. Seriously, I can't get enough of owls. LOVE THEM.

*{nativity scene}*

After looking at the Fisher Price Little People Nativity Scene for the past two years I finally gave in today and purchased both of the above sets.

The funny thing is...last night I looked at these two items at regular price and didn't purchase them...I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

This morning I was talking to Brittany about how I wanted to get the nativity scene from fisher price and she e-mailed me and told me that they were on SALE...last night regular price....today on sale...that was it...done deal...I ordered it.

This IS {ME}

You Are Christmas

More than most people, you are able to find magic in life's small moments. Traditions mean a lot to you, and you tend to be quite nostalgic. You are a giving, kind person who really understands the true meaning of holidays. You inspire others to be as altruistic and caring as you are. What makes you celebrate: Tradition and a generous spirit At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The storyteller. You like to recount memories with everyone. On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Give a gift to everyone you know

What Holiday Are You?

~*FROSTY*~

Your Christmas Song Is

Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman Was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Snowball fights, sledding, and tons of hot chocolate with candy canes. Christmas is all about reliving the adventures of your youth.

What Christmas Carol Are You?

This Is Why I LOVE Keri Smith?

I SOOOOOOOOOOOOO need this Portable Hole/Portal.

Who wouldn't want it?

Hilary Was A Good GIRL

You Were Nice This Year!

You're an uber-perfect person who is on the top of Santa's list. You probably didn't even *think* any naughty thoughts this year. Unless you're a Mormon, you've probably been a little too good. Is that extra candy cane worth being a sweetheart for 365 days straight?

Were You Naughty or Nice This Year?

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

You Are Prancer

You are the perfect reindeer, with perfect hooves and perfect flying form. Why You're Naughty: Because you're Santa's pet, and you won't let anyone show you up. Why You're Nice: You have the softest fur and the sweetest carrot breath.

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

{ME} a contradiction...who knew?

Your Element Is Water

A bit of a contradiction, you can seem both lighthearted and serious. That's because you're good at going with the flow - but you also are deep. Highly intuitive, you tune in to people's emotions and moods easily. You are able to tap into deep emotional connections and connect with others. You prefer a smooth, harmonious life - but you can navigate your way around waves. You have a knack for getting people to get along and making life a little more peaceful.

What's Your Element?

What SuPeRhErO R U?

You Are Elektra

There's really no superhero with more style than you. Because who could beat being sexy assasin ninja?

What Superhero Are You?

Yep, that's right...I am a BAD ASS!!!

The {CUBES}

The picture above--well, something like that could be in my basement by the end of DeCeMbEr...Look how pretty, neat, organized, arranged, orderly and structured these cubes are. It makes me want to do cartwheels down Sinclair's hallway RIGHT NOW...and trust me, I have done cartwheels in a Sinclair's hallway...just ask Diane.

Apparently, the "Scrap Box" is out of the picture for {ME}. No word from Peter means that I have been noped. The $1,000.00 bucks was a bit to ask for, I do realize this but these small scrap booking cubes might just be the thing I can get away with instead of the $1,000.00 SCRAP BOX!I found these cubes on LTD Commodities. LTD makes this product ExClUsiVeLy for crazy craft people--that would be {ME}!




Luck is what I need right now. Keep your fingers crossed.

I am going to ask Peter tonight about these cubes.
I think I would only need like 8 or 9 @ $22.95 a piece, that makes it about $210.00 plus shipping. Tonight I am going to pick up some beer, make a great dinner and clean the house before Peter gets home from school.

Do you think Peter will suspect something when I make a real dinner?
:) Tee Hee :)

~WISH {ME} LUCK~