Hello again... I was looking at my blog on another computer (work) and it seems to show up different on other PCs... So I need to work on that too...
I wanted to add the LOs I've been working on. I love these pics of Jessica and never really scrapped them. Back then I wasn't digi-scrapping and put a border around them and her name, but not a page. And after finding digi-scrapping, I always thought of these pics, but was never inspired enough to scrap until I found DeDe's kit. And even if I had scrapped them before - I would have re-done them! This kit is PERFECT!
I'm not much of a bragger, but I do think this 2 page LO turned out well. I love them. I kept playing around with the LO to the point where I almost changed it all again, but stopped! LOL!
But, you must admit - she's a perfect little Cinderella!
Hugs, Tif

My saved file from 2005 - way before I knew about digi-scraping! You can't really see there's a border on here. But it was a fuzzy border that I still like to use now (salt & pepper in PSE) but I know so much more about PSE now. So much easier to do simple functions - but always a learning experience!

 

I have been very slow to scrap any pics yet of our adorable new puppy, Chuey. And since I am so slow, I'll at least post some pics. We couldn't think of a good name for him for a while. I wanted "Chuey" and finally won around my bday. We've had him since 6/22/09. Seems like a lifetime now. He's already changed a ton!
He is half Chihuahua and half Mini-Pincher. His dad is the mini-pincher and was HUGE! Tall and fat, lol. Biggest mini-pin I've ever seen. His mom is Chihuahua and is not small either. Large for a Chihuahua, in my opinion. Chili (Gordy & Angie's wonderful Chihuahua) was big, I thought. Chuey's mom is bigger... So, he won't be the cute Chihuahua/min-pin I am used to. But he's his own special dog. And boy, is he a handful!
Yes, his name is Chuey because he is a chewer. Of anything - toes, fingers, belts, blankets, pillows, underside of lazyboy chair, and (most recently found out) buttons off Rich's clothes... He's destroyed the 1st stuffy we gave him, a duck. True, it wasn't made for a puppy, but he still tore it up in no time. Next was a green monster type stuffy. Then a cute dog bone stuffy. Now he is working his way thru his newest stuffy: a big football stuffy. Even with all these stuffys and other chew toys (he has balls, 2 ropes, a teething stick, a chew bone...) he still chooses to find our stuff to chew on. He's left the couch and cushions alone so far....
He is a good dog for the most part. Especially since he is alone most of every day. I didn't want a dog for that reason, but he seems to be okay. And it's too hot to let him be outside much. But he's getting bigger and it will cool down in a few months...
But he is so smart. And not just cuz I'm his momma. He has been fetching since almost coming home! And he knows the difference between each and every toy. He has a few different balls, his stuffy, his ropes and the chew-stick. He will bring whichever we ask for. Rarely getting the wrong one. Pretty smart I say.
He must MUST be with you at all times. He doesn't care what you are doing, and can even ignore him sometimes, but he must be near you. If not he will whine and cry like you are slowly killing him. He's getting big to be a lap dog when I'm on the computer, but he doesn't care, lol. Usually I bring his bed in here and lay it down on the side of the desk and he'll lay down on that. (Like he is right now). When we watch TV, he's up on one of the couches with Rich or me. Takes turns. Sleeps next to Rich (of course). And if Rich falls asleep on the couch - Chuey can usually be found up by his head! Now that he's getting bigger, that's even funnier...
Okay, I've told you most about him... Here's some pics...

1st night home...

My duckie...

See how small I am???

Yep, that's me on momma's belly...

Green Monster.....

Whatcha Doin'???

I'll help ya work on the car, Daddy!

My stuffy bone

DON'T TAKE AWAY MY STUFFY!!!!!!!

Yes, I am soooo cute!

All boys love Football!

I was waiting to update my blog before I posted my wonderful news... I was accepted as part of DeDe Smith's CT! I am so excited, and nervous. For those not in the digi-scrapping world, you may not know what a CT is. It stands for Creative Team. A group of scrappers dedicated to their designer basically. My duties include: Create at least 1 layout a month. /Post layouts at 3Scrapateers, Digitals, Divine Digital, and iScrapbook. /Create a quickpage of my layout and sending it to DeDe to be used as a freebie. Also, we need to help promote our designer and be active in the forums and in our Google Group.
It's a wonderful opportunity for me. I will learn a lot from these girls and DeDe. I will be motivated to make and post LOs. And the best part... I get DeDe's kits for free! Yep, FREE! She says it's payment for posting LOs and such, but come on - that's a way better deal for me! LOL!
Well, it is "work" when it comes to using this ancient computer. I tell ya, days like today I surely wish I could save my money for a new one. It will happen, but it will be a while. Other bills need to get paid for 1st. And all that dental work should come 1st too. Although I am dreading having it done, it needs to happen. I actually have an appt with the specialist on 9-16. Not sure if I can keep it now that Rich may not be able to take me. But I requested the time off work for that Wed thru Friday. Yep, if I am getting 3 wisdom teeth pulled and going under to make it happen, yo betcha I am taking the next 2 days off! They don't work on Thrus or Fridays, so Wed it is. He told me he has to break the teeth in pieces to get them out and around the nerves. The lower ones are going to be "really tough" even for him! Ha! Like I am not scared? I am petrified of having to keep my mouth open that whole time. At least I won't be awake - I pray. Then, since he can't work on the 2 molars that need work - I'll have to schedule another appt with that specialist to have that fixed. Then, maybe, just maybe I can eat without pain. Hmm. I know I will be happy once this is all done, but until then my stomach turns just thinking about it. Then thinking of the cost! Ugg! But my HSA should cover. I pray.
Anyways, this was to promote my news of being on DeDe's CT! Here's the LO I made to submit for her CT call. And I am finishing up a 2 page LO as my 1st assignment. In the mean time I also used her kits to make 2 bday cards recently. Now I need to post it all to the various sites. Ugg, need a faster PC! LOL!
Hugs, Tif

My audition LO for DeDe's CT!

Bday card for our friend, Matt S. (front & back)

(inside)

Willow's Bday card (front & back)

(inside) just love this mirror, lol!

I am almost embarassed to say how long I've spent trying to personalize my blog again. This time I wanted to make my own header and blog credits button and add a spacer at the end of each post. After reading instructions from Kimmie Stewart (I had previously used her blog wear freebies for my blog) and then searching the web for instructions I was still a bit lost. DeDe updated her blog recently (inspiring me) and linked to a great blog: http://kevinandamanda.com/ which gave me a link to another blog and specifically this post: http://shabbyblogsblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/tutorial-how-to-add-post-dividers-to.html
Anyways, I played and played - still can't get my divider right. Not sure why. But this is pretty good for now. I need to get moving on making LOs and such. I'm not sorry that I spent so much time, just sorry it didn't work right. And sorry I don't understand all this fancy blog stuff! LOL!
I used to have "under construction" in my blog header before. Probably should have kept that, LOL!
Hugs, Tif