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Hanging Around!

I saw this pic of my buddy's husband and son and had to create a layout!!!!!! Austin is going to make a wonderful big brother!!!! And I am his number one Rani-Masi!!!!! Next to my own two cool nephews, Jordan and Ethan!!!!

Feeling Lucky!?

Here are some new layouts I did as Scrapstreet's guest Creative Team Designer this month!  And more great news, I am now an official Creative Team Designer for Scrapstreet!!!!!! Cool Beans!

These were done with their free kit this month called: Feeling Lucky

 

On the homefront:

Good to be back home; but what an amazing couple fo days up in Davis I had! Was able togive 15 massages to clients, thanks to my northern California manager, Emily! Plus I got to chill with her and her boys, Hang with my Bro and his boys, and go out with my buddies! We went to this place called Ciocolat...yes! Chocolate! Yum! But even more yummy was the homemade Chinese Custard we made!

Looking forward to heading back up at the end of March for more massages and a party for a new girl soon to arrive!

When I did come home, I was greeted at the door with a beautiful banner made by the girls! They had quite the arts and crafty week! More of that soon!

Practice!

All That I was expecting and More! Awakenings Women's Retreat

The Awakenings retreat for women was amazing, with the theme being Song to my Soul. It was safe, pure, and full of a vibrant mix of wonderful women. A gorgeous setting with the lovely oaks as our backdrop. For me, Autumn officially started today, as we meditated, created, journaled and drummed among the falling leaves. Truly and enriching experience that I will never forget and has lifted me even higher. Thanks You Awakenings! Thank you neighbor! Thank you wonderful women!

Items Used: Papers by paislee press and Jessica Sprague, Butterfly by Leora Sanford, Template by Jessica Sprague, Trees by Digicat Designs

Honesty Award!!! thanks Miranda!!

Miranda has given me this award and I am so honored! Thanks Miranda! The recipient of this award is asked to write 10 honest things about themselves. So here it goes!

1. I hate doing leg lunges, but will do them if I have to...and I do!

2. If I could go to school for the rest of my life (and had the funds to do it) I would!

3. To be quite honest, I really want a new road bike and camera lens for my 40th!

4. I talk to much about the decisions I've made as if to reassure myself...now I just need to stop talking and keep doing!

5. I like to talk to myself.

6. My handwriting sucks...ask any of my friends!

7. I put way to much creamer in my coffee.

8. I lose my patience more with my family than my friends, but I'm working on it!

9. I sometimes get overwhelmed with so many ideas, I have a hard time getting started and following through with just one.

10. I can't stand painting my fingernails, but will take a pedicure any day!

I hereby give this award to the following people!

Jenny A., Emily, Jacqueline, Elina, Jill, Katie, & Francine

My first photography session

Today was my first session with Mama Love and Baby Samantha. It was a gorgeous day and the beach was calling. Kim is amazing and I enjoyed hanging out with her and talking and just having some woman adult time during the shoot. She's a kindred soul and I look forward to the day when I can introduce to my close friends....I just know they will love her!  Sam is just so adorably cute! She held up wonderfully in the warm sun. It will be so fun to capture more of her as she grows! Here's a few from the session, but you can see more at the Charming Birdie Photocraft Blogsite

This is really the start of a great thing!!!! 

I have the best friends!!!

thanks to all my buddies and family for your love and unconditional support...it makes all the difference in the world to have you all in my life.....

Mort...this is too cool not to share...thanks!!

Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers... 
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers. 

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. 
When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. 
He then asked the students if the jar was full. 
They agreed that it was. 

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jar lightly. 
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. 
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. 
They agreed it was. 

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. 
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. 
He asked once more if the jar was full. 
The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.' 

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. 
The students laughed.. 

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. 
The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. 

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. 

The sand is everything else---the small stuff.. 
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. 
The same goes for life. 
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.  

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. 
Spend time with your children. 
Spend time with your parents. 
Visit with grandparents. 
Take time to get medical checkups. 
Take your spouse out to dinner. 
Play another 18. 
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. 
Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. 
Set your priorities. 
The rest is just sand. 
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. 
The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked..' 

The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.



LIFE ISN'T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS... 
...IT'S LEARNING HOW TO DANCE IN THE RAIN

All that is Mom.....

A daughter....a sister....

a wife....

a chef...

a teacher....

a mate....

a devotee...

a dance all night, free spirit....

a beauty artist....

a wonderful patient....

a great hugger....

a party girl....

a lover of life...

a gorgeous, dynamic and creative woman....

a mother...a grandma....

my mentor...my buddy...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MAMA!!!

HAPPY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUSTIN...TWO YEARS OLD!!!

HAPPY SCRAPBOOKING DAY!!!

HAPPY IT'S MAY!

HAPPY TO BE HOME WITH THE FAMILY!

HAPPY TO HAVE THE HOT TUB WORKING!

HAPPY FOR THE HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL SERIES  (I'M A CRAZY FAN!)

HAPPY FOR DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING AND ALL THOSE LOVELY KITS OUT THERE !!

HAPPY TO HAVE MY BIKE!

WHAT ARE YOU HAPPY FOR?

Take Back the Night

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“Take Back the Night serves to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives.  We seek to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence.  
TBTN empowers survivors in the healing process and inspires responsibility in all." tbtn

 April 30, 2009 marked the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (saam). In downtown SLO there was a Take Back the Night event put on by the Cal Poly Safer Program. Jenny and her staff were there from the SARP Center. The night started with a great Poly singing group. Then a few words from Safer, and then a moving presentation from SARP. What really struck me were the faces of the people listening to the different vignette stories that represented survivors. It was awesome and hit silent but strong. I was proud to be there.

I felt a bit old among all the young, Thursday night farmer market regulars. But it reminded me that anyone can be part of anything at anytime. It doesn't matter where you are in life, but what you put into it that matters.  But I still felt old!

I left that night driving home, thinking about my two girls. Hoping for a world free from sexual assault and violence for them. Reality is, SARP will always be here...thank goodness..but it would be nice to put ourselves out of business.

I still hope for a safer world for all our children. They deserve that.

The SARP Center is amazing. The work they do take a special kind of person. I hope you all realize how wonderful, passionate, and caring you are. And you may not ever hear from those survivors again, but know deep down in your hearts, that you have helped and will continue to fight the good fight no matter where you are in life-

A new Arrival

Congrats to Jamee, Ed and Miranda on the latest family addition!!!!!