Dear Elliot

Ok, so you know my BFF, Oprah, well she had this family on her show and I just watched it.

You know I have a heart for boys, and for families, and well, for this.

Watch. God shows Himself real, even when we can't understand it.

Catching up!

Seems like a lot has happened since I last blogged.........and we were headed down to the campfire! (can you tell that the campfire is a mickey head, man! they sure know the straight shot to my heart!)

Well, the rest of the trip was great! No doubt! Lots of rest, and lots of good times with my 3qtguys!

Then, Scott and I flew out early Saturday morning, for the Tower of Terror 13k~ Let me say, unbelievable fun! Now, my legs were tight, and I could have felt better, that's for certain, but for a night race, hey, what can you expect! And, a long day at that!

The shirts were glow in the dark! The park was FULL of people cheering us on! Bands or DJ's at every mile!

So, you can tell that Scott doesn't get to 'hold the camera' that often! So, when he does, boy, does he go at it! Crazy guy!

And, look who I met along the way! Maybe about mile 4~

(and no......that is NOT a glow in the dark head band around my head, it is the reflection on my fave Nike visor!)

So Far............

Well, as always (an expected by now) Coca-Cola kept Scott longer than I wanted him to stay.....so we arrived here at the lovely 3:30am. Yes, that's right! And, loved it all the way. Chap sang to his ipod at the top of his lungs. Mason was over it all, and Scott and I got to catch up on some much needed chatting.

This moring:

brunch

A little shuffleboard

Chilltime in the hammock (love that!)

A family pirate scavenger hunt (the boys had tons of fun with this!)

And then swimming (yes, freaking cold) but we played with the new camera in the pool! That was fun! (well, Chap swam, and I -in my long sleeves and jacket submerged the camera!)

Then to dinner and Publix to grab a few things!

Now, we are headed to a campfire with s'mores!

What a great day so far!

We are outta here!

Headed to Hilton Head to do alot of nothing!

Peace out!

We've made it!

Well, ok, so it's a fake mag, right, but how cool is it! I could not resist!

Create Fake Magazine Covers with your own picture at MagMyPic.com

A few layouts!

Just a few layouts I did at the crop a few weekends ago!

This Ice Cream in a bag was from a few weeks ago, when I was helping in his classroom, and they partnered up to make this homemade ice cream in a bag! And, it was yummy, no kidding.

This one is from my first Crop Suey kit! I love this pic. I think it worked out well with these papers,and vintage ledger.

And, this one of Chap is with the same Crop Suey kit!

I love this layout and the pics of my sister. This October Afternoon paper is so great. I can't get enough of it.

And, of course, that Accucut circle is not half bad either! :)

Minnie Marathon

I am just now working on these photos........but I was in a "lovey-dovey" kind of "hooray for me in my marathon training" kind of mood...............so I worked on these pages!

Watch out Martha!

Step One:

Take an middle-sized pumpking, some mod podge, and some Martha Stewart Glitter (MS works best b/c it is ultra fine)

Step Two:

Coat entire pumpkin with Mod Podge. Add glitter.

Coat stem with mod podge. Add glitter.

Step Three:

Place Bling'd out pumpkin on tray, and add a few natural elements....and Viola!

I am loving this one on my table!

Wanna win a gift card?

So, one of my best friends in the whole world.....well her hubby, one of my dear friends, Jason Flebotte is a pharmacist at Rite-Aid. And, a great one at that.

Will you vote for him HERE and you could be in the running for a $2,500 gift card! Heck, someone has to win, right!

Anyways, he is here in Bham, so give him a vote, if you will! And, buy me a Reese's cup if you win that gift card :)

Thank you, Santa!

So, I am in the Secret Santa for Wrapper's Delight

and this arrived at Scrap ETC. just for me! Oh my! It is so cute!

Thank you, Secret Santa!

An invitation for you!

Ok, so all of you bazillion blog readers (well, ok, really just 3).....you are cordially invited to church with us Sunday! We have 2 services! 8:30 and 11am!

Scott is singing at both services, and I just love it when he sings, so I thought I would shoot out the invite!

And, he is teaching our Young Couples class at 9:45 am, so won't you join us?!

God with us....or atleast me!

I did it! I did it! I did it! 14 miles today! Wow, what a great way to start a day!

I had a friend (he is 50!!) to run the middle 8 miles with me! I ran the first 4.......feeling great, he joined in, we ran, busy roads.......still feeling great......then at 12......i ran home! Literally.

The last 1 1/2 mile.....I put my ipod back in..... and had a little bit of Mercy Me goodness.

Then, at .80 to go......this song came on! Now, I like the Mercy Me version, but I really like the version down below (my bro-in-law) better. A little up-tempo.

So, that last .80 i ran.......hands raised in the air, smile on my face, probably almost skipping at a sub 9 minute mile...... praising God, thanking Him, and just beside myself! I was doing it! I was running it! 14 miles!

What a great day! Enjoy the video! I know just thinking of this song makes me happy!

I am voting for her.......and the old guy!

I mean, she didn't do so hot in the debate, and that's fine...........but, i mean, come on.

She's cute, her glasses are fabulous, and I am totally for her!

Go Palin!

(and if she had said "dang right" one more time...........i love it!)