elizabethmccoy

We had a busy day today....I spent all morning going to every little kid clothing store and target trying to find my kiddo a black shirt.  I ended up buying something that wasn't quite right at every store b/c I wouldn't be able to go back if i couldn't find something at the next store.  So anyway i've added a bunch of returns to my to do list this week. They just don't make black shirts for boys??????  Tons of Navy Blue but no black!!!

We needed the shirt for our family photographs we had taken.  We hired Sietz Photography a local photographer to take the photos.  We all dressed up in black shirts & jeans.  We looked pretty darn sharp...and we're believing the photos turn out.  It was nice not having to be the one to take the photos.  And I'm fairly certain we (dh, me & ds) actually got a good family photo!!!! Something I've been really really really wanting.

We'll get to see the photos probably this week.  And then we'll order some prints.  We're going to purchase the copyright to one of the photographs of the whole family son-in-laws included for the holiday card.  Then we'll order individual photos on top of that. There were some really cute ones of jack atleast from my perspective.  He's showcasing his big boy hair cut!!!  I'll post pictures that i've taken soon.

Tomorrow we have a going away party for my sister's with the branch.  Should be fun and sweet. We'll definitely miss them bunches!!!  Then we're having a family lunch to send them off and spend time with them just as a family.  Then dh & I will be preparing for the week.  I've got a bunch of things to get tidied up.

Oh wow...I think I'll go to be before I start making my todo list toooo long tonight.

HUGS!!!

Well today is the day my sister is leaving the company we both work at.  It's a difficult day for me as I've planned her going away party and gift but I'm torn about her leaving.

It is definitely exciting as she's moving on to become a minister, which is incredible!!  What an awesome commitment to God.

I'm sad b/c we've worked together for a long time...it was nice having someone to pray with you when you weren't feeling well or being attacked by the adversary via the people you work with and work situations.

I still have one sis here she'll eventually be moving onto teaching school...but I'll enjoy it while she's here.

I think it's just weird thinking about in a few weeks she won't be anywhere around.....hmmmmm that will take some adjusting.

I've also been dealing with some personal issues just reflecting on myself and addressing some goals and desires of my heart.  I'm working on putting together a plan to really MakeOver myself from the inside out.

Anywhoo......I'll get through today...and the next few weeks just fine....but we'll miss her bunches!!!!!!!!!1

Well I can't decide which costume I want for Jack this year....you tell me!

it feels GREAT to be so productive in one day!!!  I didn't get tooo much done but what I did get done made a big difference.  We had a busy day yesterday but it was great to just get something done and not feel pressured.  I even rewarded myself with some guilt free vegging on the couch last night!!!

I got this funny book of sticky notes from the drug store today each one has a funny little saying on it.  They're designed to just kind of post around to give people a chuckle.  The second one says Success is just getting the wash into the dryer before mildew sets in.  ANd you know what...that was kind of my day yesterday...I actually got laundry MOVING and going and kept up with it.  I wash, dry and fold DH puts away.  Now it's on him LOL.

Toodles!

Well I finally did it. I called a professional organizer, 2 actually.  I've set up an appointment for a professional organizer to come to my house this saturday to give me an assessment on our office.

I'm really hoping we'll like each other and get along well and move onto the office and really get that room completed and organized.  I'm nervous b/c it definitely is an investment to hire a professional...but I honestly feel that will help point me in the right direction and get a real handle on things.

The first woman I spoke to was nice and that is who will be coming this Saturday.  I don't think we hit it off too well on the phone but her assessment visit is free so I want to give that shot.  She works by the project so after the assessment she'll work out what she thinks it will take and how much $$.

The second woman I spoke to seemed really nice and easy to talk to and not judgmental at all.  Which immediately put me at ease.  She definitely seemed like a professional.  Of course her fees are hourly and charges for her time to visit and assess the job.

So I have to get back to the second lady next Monday to let her know when she can come out or whether or not she can.  So believingly the first lady will have a figure for me and I can kind of gauge how many hours of the second lady I can get for that same cost so I can compare the cost of the 2 ladies.  But we'll see how things go.  I'm just excited to get the ball moving and see a completion date close.

Who knows if this goes well maybe we'll move onto other areas of the house.  I just feel like if I can get this office in some kind of working order then other areas in the house will kind of start working out.  Right now we're dealing with an overflow of paper work all over the house b/c of our lack of process and procedure for it.

Saw this on One GOod Bumblebee's Blog and decided I had to play along too!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) -
Fluffy Odysse

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) -
Rocky Road Toffee Chunk

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) -
E-McC

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) -
Pink Pig

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) -
Louise Emporia

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -
McCel

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) -
The Charteause Spring Water

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) -
Elmer Eugene

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) -
Lavender Licorice

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) -
Lee Lee

11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) -
Went Wilmington

12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) -
Autumn Mum

13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) -
Orangey Pants

14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) -
Doughnut Hole Oak

15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) -
The Scrapbook Turning Leaves Tour

Now you do it!!

Wow that feels great.  I just placed an order for an engraved pen case and they had font options on the website to choose for the text you are engraving.  Script, Arial like font, cursive, etc.  One of the options was Let us Decide....normally I would sit there and think, ponder, try and figure out what would look the best...b/c that is part of what I do (font choice, etc) But what did I do this time??? I let go..and just let the people there decide. 

Man did that feel good!!! I think with that decision I'm headed on a very productive and efficient day.

Cya.

Well nothing much to report here for over the weekend.  Things were very productive we just did chores around the house...played with Jack....worked on my office a bit more and I got a layout done!! that was awesome...i've been slow in my scrapping lately so it was nice to feel like I accomplished something.

Of course I had to watch the finale of Design Star last night!!  and KIM WON!!! Yippie!!! I never ever vote for any reality show but I did this time and for her.  I just thought when we first met her at the beginning of the season that she was a natural on camera a wonderful host well spoken and very comfortable so it was exciting to see her win!!!

I got to bed pretty early each night which was nice and definitely gave me more energy during the day.  I'm trying to get to bed around 9:30 to wind down and be asleep by 10pm. I KNOW I KNOW I'm OLD....but I've decided it is better for my body and my life to get more sleep.

Well it is Monday and I better get working!! I'm hoping for another productive day.

Tootles!!

I love this photo of Jack that I snapped while we were playing in the office.  I love how this came together today.  I worked on it on and off while playing and cleaning the house.  Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!!


                   

The Digital Scrapbook Place is participating in the International ScrapPink Event.  For a $20 donation DSP is giving out tons and tons and tons of freebies and having chats all day long!!!  Even at the chats freebies will be given away!!! And you get all the freebies even if you can't attend the chats!!!

It's pretty cool and I can't wait to see all the awesome layouts people put together.

Very exciting...here is the link to more information at DSP's Store

OMGosh!!! I'm just one post away from 16K!!!!!!!

I'm talking about posts at the coolest site in town...The Digital Scrapbook Place!!!

well tonight is dad and daughter night.  My dad wanted to do something special with his girls (and mom) before 2 of them leave for Way Disciple.  Dad has surprised all us girls with tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert tonight!!  We're super excited and it should be a fun time with Dad and all his girls!!!  I'll have to post about our time this weekend. 

Catch you all later!

9/6/07 DSP Blog prompt Shoes make the woman. Give us an insight into your closet. Your shoes closet that is.

Hmmm i have like no more than 10 pairs of shoes including dress shoes and flip flops.  I have feet problems so i mainly wear my tennis shoes.  But I've never been big on shoes I've always had a few stand-by pairs that go with everything.  In high school I had more shoes but still not as many as others. 

My husband I think has more shoes than I do.

Hmmmm does that say anything about me??? Could it be that I'm practical???

Well I've just been asked by an old friend to do her save the date and wedding invitations...how exciting!!  This will be my 3rd set this year. 

God is great and is really blessing me big time.

Catch you all later.

Okay I've been offline the WHOLE weekend.  Like I wrote before I've been wanting to "clean sweep" my office and that is what we've done this weekend!!!  First we celebrated our anniversary by going to dinner and a movie which we really really enjoyed.  Then saturday we spent most of the morning clearing out the office then the afternoon/evening/night we spend sorting and going through it was exhausting!!  Our friend Andrew came over and helped Ken move the heavy pieces of furniture which was such a HUGE blessing.  Jessie, Kenny and I all worked on the rest.  Jessie was such a big help and since we now have a twin bed in the office she had a comfy place to spend the night.

We're almost there.  I've really purged ALOT I'm sooooo blessed.  We went to Ikea yesterday to pick up a couple things one small drawer cart and some drawer & cable organizers. Saw a few more things to keep in mind once I get everything sorted.

Things are definitely moving forward I'm soooo excited.  I can see an end and I'm loving the way it looks!!!!!  I've taken before pictures I hope to post tonight.

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