Psychotic Ramblings from a Serial Scrapper AKA Craft Room Therapy

I am so excited to share my first Design Team Creation for Scrap that Moment .  I got to create with Nutcracker Sweet from Graphic 45! And I have lots to share!  I am really loving pairing this collection with the WorldWin Kraft cardstock and a little bit of May Arts Jute!  and I especially love posting this "candid" picture of my girls acting silly for all of you to see! 

Today I am thankful for the Veteran's and their families.  They have served bravely, often leaving loved ones stateside to manage while they are gone.  All to fight for our Country!  Thank You!!!

Today I am thankful for my friends.  I am constantly amazed at the value of friends! From the scrappy ones I have only met online, to the scrappy was that I was blessed to meet in real life, to our wonderful firends in our social network.  It is wonderful to have friend movie night and be able to show up in our jammies and them able to do the same!  I am constantly amazed to know that our friends have our backs!  They are there in good times and bad!  So to all our friends......THANK YOU!

Today I am thankful for my family.  I am lucy beyond belief to have known all 5 of my grandparents and that they all got to watch me grow up!  When I was younger I took that for granted!  But now watch my parent and Jim's parents interact with are children I realize what a blessing grandparents are to the Parents and the Kids!  I am thankful that 4 of my grandparents got to see and meet my firstborn!  and thankful that two of them have had relationships with all three of my Kids!  To my grandparents and all the other grandparents out there....THANK YOU!

Today I am thankful for my country!  We live in a country where we CAN vote and elect our leaders!  Even if the candidate or resolution we were voting for doesn't win, we still have the right to vote!  I am thankful that so many people were actually interested in this election!  and that so many voted for the first time!  I don't understand people who don't exercise their right to vote.  But the great thing about our country is that is their RIGHT.  Just like it is my right to vote, they have the right to choose not too, neither one of us facing fear of punishment or retaliation! 

I am thankful for my son! He is such a bundle of energy and always keeps us on our toes! He also has the sweetest heart and would offer you his favorite toy (for the most part *wink*) if it would make you smile.  He has learned to control much of his energy during school which is no small feat!  Even though his is out growing being my little boy, he is growing quite nicely into being my young man!  

Today I am thankful for my daughter Sarah!  She has show immense inner strength during her years of trying to get her asthma and food allergies under control.  She has a strong will (yes, sometimes that is a good thing) and a great sense of determination.  She is a girl who knows what she wants!!! I admire her for her strength and perseverance.  I made this layout using those new Kaisercraft Attitude papers I got from Lynette at Scrap that Moment! 

Today I am thankful for my daughter Meagan (and if my other kiddies are reading this there will be a day to each of you as well).  I am thankful She has grown into a beautiful young woman.  She is a great help around the house and chooses good friends.  She also has a great sense of humor and can always make me smile.  In this layout she borrowed my camera to take pictures of her sisters birthday party and managed to take a few pictures of herself.  Meagan also has a tremendous amount of patience with her brother. 

I have decided this month I am going to post about the things I am thankful that God has provided or sent my way in my life, and since I am already behind ....here goes days 1, 2 and 3. Day 1:   I am so thankful for my hubby and 21 years of marriage. Most married people know that marriage is not always easy, but it is so worth it!  Love you honey! Day 2 : I sometimes complain about how hectic our family schedule is, each kiddie always having someplace to go. But I am so thankful that we have 3 healthy kids that are able to participate in these activities!  Day 3: (to quote my cousin Katie...) I'm so THANKFUL to my mother who watches my children so I can go to work at a job that I love!! Without her, life would be so much more difficult. She helps with rides, feedings, and schoolwork!  Mom you rock!!!!!!!!!  Thank you!

So excited to announce that I was selected to join Scrap that Moment's Design Team. This is a local store and I am so excited to work with Lynnette and the rest of the team!  I got to see their work today, and wow these ladies rock! While I was visiting with Lynette, I did manage to do a little shopping while I was there (I know Big surprise!) and got some new Kaisercraft papers I have been wanting !!