Good Scrapbook News and Computer Whoes....

I have been having a hard time just getting motivated to scrap lately. So I decide that I would just jump right in. I registered for the Bad Girls Top Designer challenge today. I am excited because I think this is going to give me the creative push I need to start scrapping more. I use to be able to do a page a night now I am lucky if I produce a page a week. I just have so much going on I just don't feel motivated. But after entering this contest I foresee some fabulous pages coming soon. OK so about that Pink Dell I ordered at the beginning of the month. This thing has been on back order since I ordered it from Best Buy. I call on Tuesday and they could give me an answer as to when I would have the computer in my hand so I canceled my order. I was so pissed off. What do they mean they don't know when the computer will ship out. Luckily I saw a similar computer on Walmart.com and order that one. I was able to order the yellow one which is the color I wanted in the first place. I just called again today and I should have the computer in my hand by Tuesday. I can't wait. I want to be able to surf the net anywhere and anytime. I also wanted to say congratulations to Vee for making it as a '09 Memory Makers Master. I am so happy for her she really does deserve this honor.

First Days of School.....

Well on Wednesday the kids finally went back to school. Here are some pics. I didn't follow them to school with the camera this year. I was trying to spare Nayshawn the embarassment.

Day 1

Day 2

Also did two canvas painting this week. Take a look and tell me what you think.

No School Thanks to Fay ......

Well we were all set to go to school today but they Tropical Storm Fay came along. So no school for the kids and no work for me. Which I think is good because I feel like I need another day to rest. Let me recap my weekend for you. Friday night I got three tickets the the Monster Truck Jams at the Bank Atlantic Center, so I took the kids. They really enjoyed the show. I really couldn't get into the whole Trucks running over cars thing but it was fun to watch the kids faces. Then Saturday we went to the Museum of Science and Discovery & IMAX. We watched a movie about an African Safari and then spent a little time in the Museum. It's always nice when you can incorporate learning with fun.

Then Sunday we spent some time at the beach. It was very refreshing. The weather was perfect. There was a light breeze. Not to hot and not to cold. I am so glad we went. I took a long walk to clear my head and get ready for the new school year.

Update: School will not start until Wednesday.

School Starts Soon

Wow, I can't believe it. The summer is done. I feel like I really didn't do anything. I did take the kids to Disney so technically I did do something. But other than that the time just seemed to fly by. Monday they start school. So this weekend is all about the kids. We are going to the IMAX to watch a 3-D Movie tomorrow and after I get me hair done I will be taking them to lunch. Then Sunday we go to the beach. I won't forget to take my camera with me. So I will have some fun pics to scrap.

Speaking of scrap check out this cute layout I did of Niah. I love it. I found the quote on the Internet. Love the layout but for some reason it took me four days to create. Something like this use to only take a couple of hours. No sure what is going on with my creative juices.

Also want to share my good news. I ordered this little baby last week.

It is on back order to I won't get it until late next week. I really wanted the yellow one but that one was sold out. I am so excited to have a laptop again. And now the kids can have a little bit more access to the desktop without me having a fit because now I know that if something happens I still have another computer to use.

New Hair

Well I went for it. Just went to the salon and chopped my hair off. I needed something new. I am still trying to get use to it being so short but I have to admit I am really liking it.

Also scrapped the first Disney picture. My favorite of them all.

Also, been feeling in the mood to do some redecorating around the house. Haven't started yet but thinking about painting my bed room. Turquoise and Brown are the colors I am leaning towards. I will let you know when I start.

More Disney.....

Had fun at Disney and one of the things I enjoyed the most was the Castle. I love how they made it change to all different colors at night. And for the first time I was able to take Niah through it which was so exciting for her. How funny that when I was a child that walk through the castle seemed so much longer and the castle itself seemed so huge and surreal. This entire trip brought back so much memories for me which is weird because we have been to Disney so many times before.

Here are some of my favorite pics from the trip.

Back From Disney....

And boy did we have a good time. The kids had fun and my feet are so tired. But that to me is a sign of a good Disney trip. Here are some pics from the trip. I will be back to post more later.

My favorite Land.

Tasha and the kids in front of the castle.

I scrapped !!!!!!!!

After about a month of no creativity I scrapped last night. My mojo has returned and in full effect (I hope). LOL

I told the kids that we are headed to Disney on Friday and they are excited which makes me excited. What a great feeling. I love Disney because it makes me feel like a kid again. We will be staying at the Disney All-Star Movie Resort. We have stayed there before and the kids are really looking forward to going back. The hotel is decorated with characters from several of the Disney movies, which makes the experience just so surreal. Saturday we will do a full day at the Magic Kingdom and maybe play some miniature golf before heading home on Sunday. It should be fun and I will get to take tons of pictures. What more can a Mom ask for. LOL

Been A Long Time.....

It seems like such a long time since I have blog. I just haven't been in the mood. I have been down and out for the last couple of weeks and I am slowly getting back into the hang of things. I wish I had some wonderful pictures and fantastic scrapbook pages to share but haven't done much of that lately. I will not dwell on that though have a little good something to share. I did buy the phone I have been wanting forever. Yes I got a blackberry (better known as a crack berry). I got it last Thursday and I am just so fascinated with all the wonderful things this little piece of equipment can do. I am still trying to figure everything out but I am definitely in love.

I will have some fun new pics to share soon. I have planned a little Disney getaway for the weekend. Tasha and I will be headed to Disney on Friday after noon. With the kids of course. So I will post those pics for all to see.

Other than that nothing really going on. Just trying to deal with life.

Have have one of those days/weeks...

When you feel like being left alone by everyone and everything. That is where I am right now.

Don't want to be asked any questions. Don't want to be depeneded on. Just want to fall into a black whole and reappear when I feel better.

But unfortunately life must go on and so must I.

Weekend - Done Already?

I didn't do much this weekend but for some reason it just flew by. Saturday we got up some what early and headed over to Old Navy to take advantage of the $1 sale they were having on flip flop. By the time we got there they had no more in my size, a couple in Nay's size and a whole lot left in Niah's size. Niah ended up with 10 new pairs of flip flops. I had to go to another store and ended up with 2 and Nay ended up with 3 pairs.

After that we headed over to the pet store because Niah was promised a hamster for her birthday by her Daddy. Meet Nayah or Rabbit ( the kids call him both names). Yes the hamster is a boy but because he belongs to Niah (the queen of all things girlie) he has to live in a pink cage. Let hope he doesn't know the difference.

Then today one of our friends called to say he had another one for us so Nayshawn got a hamster too. His name is NJ.

Also wanted to say I am so proud of my younger brother. He bought his first car today. A silver Toyota Corolla. Congrats Kevin!!

I have a little winner....

My Daughter did a pageant and got 1st runner up which is really good since she had never done one before. And before anyone gets bent out of shape. She asked me if she could be in a pageant. I always wanted something like this to be her decision not mine. I didn't force her. As a former pageant queen myself, I believe there is much to be learned and many experiences to be gained from the entire pageant experience. For one it teaches social and interview skills. It also teaches how to loose gracefully. Which I am so proud of Niah, she was one of the few little girls that did not cry. She was just happy to be apart of the whole thing and it did help that she received a trophy. She also got a prize for the best smile. After receiving that she said it was the best night of her life. LOL.

Over all I am very proud of my little lady. She is truly an inspiration to me.

Formal Wear

Causal Wear

2nd Runner-up, Winner & 1st Runner-up

Here are the little gifts we brought for the participants. 35 little bookmarks.

I survived.....

Well, I survived the first week at my new job. I am slowly getting situated and getting a feel for what I am doing. I think my brain must have been fried because on Saturday I has such a bad headache I didn't even get out of bed. The kids spend the day with my Mom. I am so happy I have her close by. I did feel better by Sunday. So Ezzy, Tasha and I went to dinner with a friend, Phil. He lives on Ft Lauderdale beach and it was so nice. It was a nice day. I took a couple of pics to share.

Look at this lobster I has for dinner. It was so good.

Here is a page I did to kinda get me back on track, scrap wise. I feel like I have not scrapped in ages. I think I am feeling it again. I must think Elsie Flannigan for the wonderful book she published because it provide the inspiration I need to get going again after that long break.

What Have I been doing???

Wow were do I begin? Well Friday marked the end of the school year for the kids. They are officially on summer break. Luck for them. Niah had an end of year program. Their theme was Disney and her class sang the Bear Necessities from the Jungle book. They were just too cute.

I have been busy and stressed for the last couple of weeks because I have been interviewing for a new job. So with the interviewing process and then the training someone to take my old position when I am gone I have been just mentally exhausted. But I am happy to say I will start my new job tomorrow morning. I am so excited. I will be moving up in my career, supervising a staff, and back in the area of accounting I love. It also doesn't hurt that I will be making way more money. I am very sad to leave my old company where I have been for 4 1/2 years but ready to move on. My co-workers took me out to happy hour to wish me off. All I can say is White Chocolate Martini.

Also Friday was Niah's 6th birthday. I have no babies any more. My old company was having a family day event yesterday at Jungle Island (which is close to South Beach) so we went and also celebrated her birthday and my cousin's birthday (which is on the 7th)at the same time. Then three of her cousins baked for her. She had two sets of cupcakes and a cake.

Today we went to Build-a-Bear.