Wyatt's Shriner's appt. on July 22, 2008

Wyatt had his Shriner's appt. yesterday (hope I say all this correctly)
and they are going to put him in a cast within the month. That also
means surgery to lenghten his muscle so he can have the cast. His bone
is doing its disintegrating thing like it should, but the doctor really wants
him off his leg from now on. Him walking so much didn't do any
damage, but the bone is almost gone now (still has small spots left-This is
how it should be, it's at the correct stage of the disease) so he cannot
walk anymore. And the best way to do that, is to have the cast on. It will
be on for 6 weeks and then after that, he will get braces. When he does have
the surgery-he will stay over night at least one night. He is allowed to have
visitors while he is there, and one parent to stay the night with him. His doctor
at Shriner's will be leaving soon, so now is a good time for this. He is the best in
this disease (Legge Perthes Disease) so we want him to be the one to do the surgery.
I'm not sure where he is going and if he is ever coming back.
The nurse just said he is leaving. Wyatt wants everyone to come visit him
if they can. It will be at the Tampa Shriner's by USF-Bruce B-Downs/Fowler.
We have to get in all the swimming we can before they call us
with the appointment. Anyhow, just wanted to give you the info on the appt.
If you have any questions just give me a holla. He of course is not very happy. He
started crying after they said it. Hopefully it will be done before school starts.
Don't want to miss the beginning of school. My last day of summer school (his too)
is this Friday and school starts back on August 18th (I think that is the day). I have
to go to work one day during the week of 11-15. Other than that-we are off for the rest
of what little bit of summer we have. Please keep Mr. Wyatt in your thoughts and prayers.
He is so tired of being in this chair and this "disease". Legge Perthes Disease if you want
to look it up. Thanks everyone.

NEW CAR-woohoo

Woohoo-Donny got a raise so we got a car. Yeah Yeah. I have air conditioning and windows that actually roll down now. I am so happy. The kids are super happy and Haylee is happier cause now she has a car for when she gets her operators license in August. She has been working with her dad at the farm so now she has money to get the windows fixed and the a/c fixed and some other things that need to be fixed. For a teenager's first car, this is perfect for her. She can't wait to get it all in her name. Here are some pics of my car. It's not brand new but it is new to me and SOOO much newer than my other car.

It is a 2006 PT Cruiser Touring addition, 4 doors. Only has 35,000 miles. (much better than the 50,000 on all the other cars we looked at. And best thing is, the schools credit union approved me alone with no co-signer. Wooohoo0. Payments are at the $200.00 mark.

Nephew's graduation card and layout

Kris walking up to get diploma.
Haylee and Kris.
Wyatt and Kris.






Yesterday was my nephew Kris's graduation. I made him a card, word book and layout.
I got the ideas from a couple places.
this is where I got the card idea.
http://paperdelightz.blogspot.com/2007/05/michaels-graduation.html
this is where I got the layout idea. I used my cricut and craft robo. A friend on
my local group gave me the cap file, and someone on my cricut group gave me
the diploma file. Thanks everyone. You are the best. I did the class of 2008 and
Kristopher myself on the cricut.
http://bgladpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2008/05/graduation-gift-idea.html

Word books I have made with my Cricut and Design Studio (George cart)

These are for a couple of Haylee's friends (Ash and Courtney) and for Wyatt's teacher (Amanda), and all the secretary's, and the nurses, and Principal and AP. Also for a friend's baby shower, and a friends DH's fifty bday. And I just finished one for my nephew's graduation on Friday. His colors are black and yellow/gold and these are the only papers I had. I am not super happy with it, but hope it's ok.

Haylee and friends

Haylee has FINALLY given me some pics that she has been greedy about giving out. LOL.
I'm sure you can tell which one's are from Busch Gardens. She went with her friend and her brother. The second one is at Homecoming. Also her and her cousin at the pool. Her and her best
bud since kindergarten (also born on the same day-March 4, 1992) with the FRIEND picture frame. She has many more pics but I am lucky to have these. She is either never around or I
don't have battery's for my camera. More that she isn't around.

Thank you to all who is serving our Country (and have served)

Found this on another blog. http://scrapandstamp.wordpress.com/page/2/

The song is written by 3 soldiers, not an official recording, but it is wonderful.
If I Die Before You Wake.
Listen to it, it is worth it, and take some time to think about all those serving YOUR country.
http://www.flashdemo.net/gallery/wake/index.htm

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: June Issue Sneak Peeks (and a chance to win)...

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: June Issue Sneak Peeks (and a chance to win)...

http://sheetload.blogspot.com

Love all the cards on this site. All the artists blog' are also wonderful.
Go check them out. You will love it.
http://sheetload.blogspot.com

Creating, Enabling, and a Bit of Life: 20 Scrapping Things About Me

Creating, Enabling, and a Bit of Life: 20 Scrapping Things About Me

20 Scrappin' things about me

20 Scrapping Things About Me
I saw these questions on Jenn's blog , and figured I'd answer them since they are actually about scrapping. If you answer them too, please comment and link to your blog so I can see how you scrap!
1.) Scrap standing up or sitting down? Sitting down.
2.) Scrap with Music on or off? Off.
3.) Scrap with a movie going? Movie or Tv. Don't like quiet, HAVE to have the tv.
4.) What do you drink while scrapping? sweet tea or water or coffee!
5.) Favorite scrapbook paper brand? DCWV stacks and love Basic Grey.
6.) How long have you scrapbooked? about 5 years
7.) Favorite brand of scissors? EK Honey Bees - they are teflon-coated and have a sharp tip, awesomeeven though my tip is broken!
8.) Do you stop scrapping when hubby gets home from work? Most of the time no, if I am in a hurry to finish something. I try to stop though. I hate being in there while he is in the living room.
9.) Favorite tool? Right now it's my (crap cant think of name), makes holes, does eyelets.]
and as soon s I pay jenn, I will have the Basic Grey's Precision File Set
10.) Tool most used? Paper cutter I guess. Not sure of the name. But REALLY need another, would love the one Jenn has.
11.) Do you print your own pictures? No, would love to have a picture mini printer.
12.) Favorite Scrapbooking Magazine? Creating keepsakes
13.) How many sheets of pink cardstock do you own? Maybe 50, counting all different colors of pink and 12x12 and 8 1/2 x 2
14.)Do you buy your printed paper in 1's 2's or 3's? I mainly buy it in the DCWV packs.
15.) When's the last time you got rid or supplies that you don't use?I haven't gotten rid of
anything.
16.) What was the last thing you scrapped? I can't remember. I have been making so many word books with my cricut.
17.) Are you a messy scrapper? HECK YES!!! Horrible. Looks like a hurricane hit ONLY my scraproom.
18.) Do you own a personal die cutter? If you do what brand? Yes, Cricut, CraftRobo, Cuttlebug and Sizzix..
19.) Brads or eyelets which would you rather use? brads, but still love eyelets. But need more.
20.) What 1 item are you most addicted to? inks and ribbons.

Cousin Karen's Memorial

Today (Saturday May 17th, 2008) was the Memorial for our Cousin Karen (my mom's cousin, my second cousin?) She passed away on Wednesday May 14th. The service was very Beautiful,

as was Karen. We will all miss her very much. She is now out of pain and at peace.

I'm sure some of you might have seen these (3 diff. ones) before, but I was just watching
them and they are so funny. Just had to share.
There are two links and one video attached. I LOVE the video attached the most. FUNNY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
This is hilarious - this guy has some of those dance moves down good, and he's funny. 6
minutes of music too, so be ready to dance lol! (No, I didn't - I sat and watched him!)
This was actually from Jenn from May of 2006. (from my local group)

This is one of my favorites...Hope you enjoy itBarbhttp://www.jeffiscool.com/numanuma.htmlAnd this one was from Barb in May of 2006. (from my local group)

I saved them all. Two in my gmail and one in my yahoo.
I love them so much. lol

Can tabs PLEASE for Shriners

I wanted to ask you all if you would mind saving me all your can soda/beer, etc.
tabs. Donny found out that the Shriners takes them. So we are going to start saving
them and turning them in to them. It will be under Wyatt Richard. If you are not
close enough to me to give them to me, you can take them to Shriner's (USF on the
Bruce B Downs side) or any Shriners for that matter. Just say its in the name of
Wyatt Richard. I don't remember everything Donny said but the money goes to
the hospital for costs and such. I would appreciate it. The next time they will be
turning them in for the money will be June. So save them up please. We have a bucket
we are using to save them.
Thanks in advance. And pass the word around. Thanks

FOUR THINGS

Four things you may or may not have known about me in no particular order: Directions are at the end:

Four Jobs I’ve Held:
L.M. Hughey (file clerk my 10th and 11th grade summer)
Circle K (lottery clerk in office)
JcPenney's
Wal-Mart

Four Movies I would watch over and over:
Harry Potter -Sorcerers Stone
Harry Potter-Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter-Prisoner of AzKaban
Harry Potter-Goblet of Fire

Four Places I have lived:
Riverview, Fl.
Valrico, Fl.
Kissimmee, Fl.
Gibsonton, Fl. (back to Riverview now)

Four TV Shows That I Watch:
MONK
NCIS
Everybody loves Raymond
Two and a half Men


Four Places I have been:
Florida
Maryland (a week couple years ago)
Florida
Maryland (9 days Christmas 07`)


People Who Email me regularly:
Cathy at work
Aunt Josie
Mom
Joyce at work

Four of my favorite foods:
Spaghetti
Hot chicken wings
steak
Chocolate Cake (nothing else in it-no raisins, no coconut, no fruit fillings)

Four Places I would rather be right now:
Tropical Island somewhere
In a mansion as a millionaire
In bed
Scrapbooking event

Four Friends I think will respond:
Cathy
Laura
Jenn
Joyce

Four Things I am looking forward to this year:
Getting a different car (or one I have now fixed)
Getting more scrapbooking done
Getting my health issues taken care of
Summer

Here’s what you are supposed to do: Hit forward (or copy and paste) and delete my answers and type in your own.
Forward this to all of your friends including the person who sent it to you. You will learn a lot of things about The people you know. Have fun!

Mosi

I took Wyatt (and our neighbors went too) to Mosi's IMAX theatre to see the Spiderwick Chronicles. It was way cool. I was not liking the theatre at all. Very scary and dangerous the way they have it set up. The places they have for the wheel chairs are WAY at the top and only a small area. Wyatt of course had to sit further down. So I had to carry him. He may only be 43 lbs. but man he was heavy. And you only have a very small walk space and if you slip-YOU WILL GO DOWN> Me NO LIKIE. lol. BUT, once the movie started, it was worth it. (oh and the concession stand SUCKS). The movie was great. Wyatt normally does not get scared easily with movies like this, but it being SO LOUD and the screen the entire ceiling, he was a bit scared and it hurt
his ears. Luckily I brought a jacket for him in case it got cold (NOT like other theatres), it did not.
he used the jacket to cover his ears and eyes. LOL. But I loved it.
Anyhow, here are a few pics after we got out of the movie. They wanted to look at some of the exhibits (I guess that is what they are called).
Wyatt is in a flight simulator. He is also too short to put his head in the right spot. Poor thing. lol

He is inside a firetruck (not a real one). I am the paramedic with no neck. LOL. I guess this is where Wyatt gets his shortness. lol

Field day at Sessums Elem.

This picture here, Wyatt was supposed to get on the scooter and scoot backwards. Instead of that he went backwards in his wheelchair.

Today was field day at Wyatt's school. I let him do the bounce house once. Everyone was having so much fun and he wanted to also.

He had a fun day but it was super hot out.

There were 4 activities left and he could only do one or two of them. Donny finally got there and Wyatt decided he was ready to go. So Donny signed him out and they went home.

This is the wet sponge toss. The side with the most sponges on their side, looses. Wyatt's

side won. WOOHOO. I was in some of the pics. I asked his teacher to take a few pics (I had to help Wyatt pick up the sponges to toss more over) but try not to get my back side in the pic.

Well it was in the pic-actually it took up MOST of the pic. LOL. So those will NOT be posted.

I didn't get many more pics after that as Wyatt took a video and it took the rest of the memory. I had to use Haylee's camera because my battery was dead, and I didn't have another.