What I Did Today?

Do you see scrap booking anywhere on this list?


Nope...not any where on the list?



Here is what I have been up to lately...






I have started scrap booking in the last month. It certainly does take a lot of my time away from other things that I really enjoy...like blogging. As if I don't have enough on my plate, I am having a bit of time management problems, to say the least. Something has to give...sorry house work, I will get to you later.






This morning I had a full list of things I should have done and then checked them all off of my list, but did I? Of course not. I stayed in my Jammie's until afternoon because it was cold and I was scrap booking. I spent the better part of my day printing pictures. I did finish one scrapbook of my great niece and nephew. This takes a lot of time folks, or else I am very slow.



Next time I will get my prints from Wal-mart, that should save a lot of time and I will try to get dressed before I leave.


These adorable little people are my sister's grand children.

My great-niece and nephew.

I love them dearly.

I guess you can see why I had so much fun printing their photos

and scrap booking them

I did venture out to pick up the dry cleaning, but they forgot to send one pair of pants. Argh... I have to return tomorrow. It is about an hour away. I will try to get today's list completed tomorrow.

Now for the good stuff that Santa brought me. A new king bed post and frame. I have not had one since we gave our queen size Queen Ann bed to our oldest son. It goes without saying that I am a little bit excited and grateful. Thank you, Santa for the bed! It will be delivered next week.

You can in vision a beautiful bedroom with a gym in it. Yep! That sure does the trick for me.

Then there is the Total Gym that Santa brought us. Doesn't he know that I have my own personal gym in the suite part of the bedroom. It is half gym with an Elliptical, Treadmill, weights, stability ball and all the Cd's one could have on Yoga and exercise. You see why I need more equipment? I still think Santa took it to the wrong house. I have tried it. It's OK... The good news is that thankfully, I will never look like Chuck Norris. Not even if I tried. LOL!

This is the rest of the photos that I need to scrap book. I have made a huge mess and I will have to clean it up before I can start my next book.

There you have it exactly what I have been up to for the last couple of days.

Tomorrow, I work with flowers, so I guess this will be on hold for a while.

Dogs and cat

Carmen, our Doberman, chewing her rawhide bone. She is not paying me any attention.Carmen did not get a new bed because she chews them up. She does not use it like the other dogs, except for chewing the stuffing out of the beds. She inherits a gently used bed.

Carmen snooping around.

Bruno is not impressed. He did not get a new bed for Christmas. My other cat is sleeping.

Suzie says nothing is better than a new rawhide bone and a new camoflaged bed. She is always happy!This is Hot Dog's happy face. He likes his new bed too. Can't you tell?

Silent Night, Holy Night

Unto this night a child was born. Rejoice

May God comfort the hurting, the lonely, the needy, the sick

and those that have lost loved ones.

I am wishing you all the blessings of the season and a Merry Christmas to all

Peace and Love,

Pam

The Queen's Meme #18~ The Most Annoying Christmas Meme Ever

The Queen's Meme #18 ~The Most Annoying Christmas Meme Ever
Welcome to The Queen's Tuesday Meme #18

Sometimes silly. Sometimes serious.Always fun!Step out of the box. Be creative.Use your imagination.No one's answers are quite like yours.Once upon a time in a faraway Bloggiverse there lived a maiden named Queen Mimi Pencil Skirt. She slayed her own dragons, stoked her own fire and well.....wrote memes by the light of the Bloggingham moon. One day a kind blogger from England noticed her meme lovin' ways and royally crowned her Mimi Queen of Memes. As time passed in the peaceful kingdom of Bloggingham, her Royal Highness found comfort in the company of fellow bloggers who also loved memes. But the Queen had a wicked disposition too. It is widely reported in historical Blogosphere archives that any and all bloggers found guilty of not completing their memes were promptly thrown into the dreaded Bloggingham dungeon. If I were you, I'd do the meme.

The name of this meme is
The Most Annoying Christmas Meme Ever ( Fruitcakes Abound!)

1. What is the most annoying Christmas song? I could not imagine any annoying Christmas songs. So I googled it and the worst one was this song. It was pretty bad.

There’s No One Quite Like Grandma
Culprits: St Winifred’s School Choir

2. Name one annoying thing that happens to you each time you get together with your family during the holidays? Someone, a certain someone that I won't name is always one upping everyone in the family. Arghhhhhh....it is so annoying.

3. What is eggnog? Think about it. Does anybody really know?

I had eggnog once at a party. The hostess made it from scratch. It was fluffy and wonderful with a lot of booze in it. That is my only experience with that stuff, but I am still dreaming of it and I think I saw eight Lords a'leaping...not sure where number nine went?

4. Don't take this personally but there are lots of fruitcakes walking around. Have you encountered any real live nuts lately Pleeze....Have you met my family?

5. Why were the nine Lords a'leaping in those annoying tights???!

The nine Lords a'leaping wore tights to show off the family jeweles.

6. What is the most annoying Christmas gift you've ever received?What did you do with it??

Well, I don't want to say, but over the years there have been a few choice gifts. It finally got out of hand and we give just stopped giving to the whole family. I would rather buy for needy folks than my family. Needy folks are not so particular and they are gratful. Besides...don't we have enough stuff?

7. Let's admit it: Christmas, with all its splendor and goodwill, can also be a pain in the royal patootie. How do you plan to circumvent annoyances this year and enjoy the season?

Hey now... I am finally in the Christmas spirit and I am not going to let anyone spoil it for me...not even this meme! That is why no one is invited over for Christmas dinner, with the exception of my youngest son. The other one is in Germany.

Just a quick note

I am sorry that I have not posted very much lately, but I have had this pain in my lower left side for about a month now and finally went to the doctor this week. I have also been very busy with Christmas flower arrangements. I feel just bad enough to feel sorry for my self. Ugh!

It turns out that I have diverticulitis. The treatment is two different antibiotics that gives my stomach a fit. I am taking a probiotic to help my poor stomach, but alas not much has helped it. I don't feel like eating, but you have to take the meds on a full stomach, hence the problem.

I have four more days of the medicines and I hope to be better.

On a brighter note, our youngest son, Hunter, got hired as a firefighter. He has been a volunteer firefighter for a couple of years now. We are so happy to see his dream come true. It is his true passion in life. He is working for one of the largest fire deptartments in the parrish of La.

He can afford to finish school at a later date and he will have insurance. This is a huge blessing for him and we are so happy for him.

The Queen's Meme #17~ The Ex Files

Monday, December 14, 2009

The Queen's Meme #17 ~ The Ex Files

Welcome to The Queen's Tuesday Meme #17

Sometimes silly. Sometimes serious.Always fun!Step out of the box. Be creative.Use your imagination.No one's answers are quite like yours.Once upon a time in a faraway Bloggiverse there lived a maiden named Queen Mimi Pencil Skirt. She slayed her own dragons, stoked her own fire and well.....wrote memes by the light of the Bloggingham moon. One day a kind blogger from England noticed her meme lovin' ways and royally crowned her Mimi Queen of Memes. As time passed in the peaceful kingdom of Bloggingham, her Royal Highness found comfort in the company of fellow bloggers who also loved memes. But the Queen had a wicked disposition too. It is widely reported in historical Blogosphere archives that any and all bloggers found guilty of not completing their memes were promptly thrown into the dreaded Bloggingham dungeon. If I were you, I'd do the meme.

This meme is calledThe Ex Files

1. When is the last time someone did something EXtra-special for you? I am very blessed in that my sweet husband does a lot of nice things for me daily.

2. Name one EXciting thing that happens in your life daily. I wake up.

3. Tell us the good, the bad and the uglies of your online EXperiences. All good experiences so far no one has shown their bad or ugly side.

4. What makes an ordinary day EXtraordinary and EXceptional. The difference between the former and the latter is the former is better than the latter.

5. Name one embarrassing incident you had to EXplain to your mother when you were a child.

Nothing to explain to my mother because I could not keep a secret or lie and I blabbed out everything I ever did wrong.

6. If you could FedEX yourself anywhere in the world,where would you go? To a nice warm beach with turquoise blue water and a cute little drink with an umbrella in it.

7. Who would you like to EXray and why?

That is a very strange question...I guess I would exray myself to see if there are any strange things in my stomach or my brain. Well...you ask?

And it's winter before we know it....

And it's winter before we know it.... This came to me via email and it sure says it all.
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went.
I know that I lived them all...

And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams... But, here it is. the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise... How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my babies go? And where did my youth go? I remember well.. seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like... But, here it is...my friends are retired and really getting gray...they move slower and I see an older person now. Lots are in better shape than me... but, I see the great change... Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant... but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore...it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will..I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over...it’s over....Yes , I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done ,,,,,things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done.

It's all in a lifetime....So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!!Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for good today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!"Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.

Make it a fantastic one." LIVE IT WELL!!----ENJOY TODAY!!!!-----DO SOMETHING FUN!!!----BE HAPPY!!!----BE THANKFUL!!!!! ----LOOK GOD RIGHT IN THE FACE AND GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY AND PRAISE…

Open Awards

Thank you Barbara,Thom, Michelle and Sandee for these fantastic awards. I really appreciate them.

I must apologize for being so late to post these wonderful awards. I meant to do it before Thanksgiving, but as you can see that did not happen. I am proud to post these awards. There are no attachments or requirements. So I pass them on to all who frequent my blog. Enjoy!

This award is from Barbara at Writing from the Inside Out

This award is from Thom at Thoms Place 4 Well Whatever...

This award is from Michelle at RAMBLING WOODS ~TAKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED~
Are you environmentally conscious in your everyday life? Recycle? Use canvas instead of plastic bags? Shop local food products? Buy organic to limit pesticides? Write a post, grab the award and link back here. You too can be a "Green Thinker"

This award is from Sandee at Comedy Plus

And this one is from Sandee at Comedy Plus


Thanks you guys!

Th Queen's Meme #16 ~ You Are On Your Way

Monday, December 7, 2009

Th Queen's Meme #16 ~ You Are On Your Way
Welcome to The Queen's Tuesday Meme #16Sometimes silly. Sometimes serious.Always fun!Step out of the box. Be creative.Use your imagination.No one's answers are quite like yours.






This meme is called You Are On Your Way








1. You are at a party in a very bad mood. There is an obnoxious guest with a camera snapping pictures of everyone in sight. Do you allow the photographs or ask them to stop?



Does my hair and make up look good? If yes, then I would let them take pictures of me. Note to self...never go to party in a bad mood.






2. You are shopping and watch the lady beside you at the jewelry counter slip an expensive diamond ring in her purse. What do you do?


Since the sales clerk was flirting with the guy at the perfume counter, I would have to tell the security folks about it. It goes back to the fact that the sales clerk is not doing her job. One thing to remember is never and I repeat never....leave expensive jewlery with a customer. Don't make me mad by stealing.





3. You are on your way to a black tie affair and running late. You are the guest speaker at this event and everyone is waiting for you. A police officer pulls you over for speeding. Do you make up a story or tell him where you are going and try to talk your way out of the citation? Tell us your excuse.


First of all if I were the speaker an event, I would never be late. Secondly, I doubt if you could get me to speak to a large group of people. I tried it once and was scared to death. But say I was not afraid of large crowds and I was stopped by the police...well I would probably cry and confess that I was speeding before he ever opened his traffic book.








4. You are on your way downstairs on Christmas morning to see what Santa Claus left. There are no gifts under the tree. He leaves a note that reads, "You've been VERY naughty this year."What did you do??!


If you receive diamonds, then you know that you were very Naughty! But nothing! I can't think of what I could do that would stop Santa from giving me a wonderful gift. I am still thinking on this one. I will have to get back to you later. Mmmmmm.....







5. You are halfway through a first date with someone you really like. Suddenly your ex walks in and sits down at the table beside you. What do you do?

If I had an ex... I would just simply say "Hey there Big Daddy!"






6. You are on your way to meet a billionaire. She is going to give you enough money to live on for the rest of your life IF you can answer this question correctly: Which came first the chicken or the egg?


Don't you people know that you don't get anything for free? Nada...absoutly nothing for free.
Next question please?



7. You are on your way to the sun and moon and stars for an intergalactic vacation. You crash into a rainbow.What do you find in your pot of gold?


Good grief...what has happened to my Queen? Why is she asking all these strange questions?
As Jackie Gleason would say...to the moon Alice...to the moon.

Where is question number eight? Who is running this show?

The Queen's Meme #15~ The Shopping Meme.

Monday, November 30, 2009

The Queen's Meme #15 ~ The Shopping Madness Meme

Welcome to The Queen's Tuesday Meme #15Sometimes silly. Sometimes serious.Always fun!Step out of the box. Be creative.Use your imagination.No one's answers are quite like yours.
This meme is calledThe Shopping Madness Meme (aka The Naked Mannequin Saga)

1. What is favorite item to shop for and why? I really do not like to shop....Well, since I adore shoes, I think that would be my favorite thing to shop for. Oh, and I do like shopping for my house...does that count? Oh, and I like to shop for my sister. Does that count?

Why do I shop? Hmmm...well because I have to if I am going to get shoes for my feet, furniture for my home and lots of things for my sister.

2. Quality vs. Price. Will you buy off-brand replicas at a discount store or must you have the real thing? Why or why not? No, I go for quality all the way. My grandmother always said to buy the best that you can afford and that has been good advice so far. Don't you know that you get what you pay for? If I can't afford it then I wait until I can or watch for a sale.

3. Have you ever asked a sales clerk to remove something from display if it is the last one in the store? Tell us what special something would make you strip the clothes off a mannequin.(which begs the question...Are all mannequins born naked?)

If I really like something and it is in my size, I will ask the sales lady to take it down for me, but then if it is the last one, I don't want the mannequin to be naked... Of course all mannequins are born naked...until a stylist dresses her and makes her beautiful.

5. I really don't care if a guy goes shopping with me. I'm in my own zone and always have a plan. Are you an alone-shopper or would you like to have company? I don't want any men shopping with me...because when I shop I am on a mission, a mission impossible. If you know what I mean? I like to shop with my best friend because she knows my style and taste, but I can shop all by myself.

6. Have you ever done anything other than actually try on clothes in a dressing room? (I have no idea why this question followed the previous one. Ahem.) Of course I have...haven't you? But I am not telling! No it's not what you think...Ha Ha Ha!

7. Do you like or do you get annoyed when salesclerks and store management follows you around asking "May I help you?" a million times? (I have no idea why this question followed the previous one.) I am all about service when I shop and I expect someone to help me. A simple greeting is fine, but I will ask you if I need help... (That is why I bring my friend) ...It depends on whether I can find my size.

8. Create your very own store-brand name. (ie; Toys 'R Us, WalMart) What would YOUR establishment's name be? Place the name on this sign. When we are finished with this meme, I'll put them all together and we'll have our very own shopping mall.If you don't know how to write on this from your computer, go to imagechef.com and find it in the "signs" category. It's simple.
And please, for the of all things plastic, stay out of the dungeon. It's almost Christmas!
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