circle journal

i F-I-nally finished the cover for my circle journal! beginning june 1st, i will be participating in a circle journal group with some of the amazing ladies over on the soml message board. i can not wait to see what everyone comes up with... so much incredible talent. i know this journal will definitely become something i will cherish and treasure.

i had decided on my topic, simple pleasures, right from the start. but since my hubby became unexpectedly unemployed recently, it really fits my life right now. there are so many little things that can bring a smile to my face, make me laugh out loud, or cause me to just sit back and say, wow... and none of them cost a dime!!

napping with pop

any time i leave the house, this is how i find them when i return... napping together.

i haven't been myself the last week or so... but i'll snap out of it soon! right now it's time for some sleep myself. will write more very soon.

xo~gina

dreams really DO come true

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

today was my first official mother's day. (last year i was pregnant, so that didn't really count.) i just want to encourage anyone out there that may be longing to become a mother. maybe you're still waiting for mr. right to come along to start your family, or maybe you are married and have had difficulty conceiving... whatever your situation might be, i just want you to know that i'm praying for you. i had pretty much given up on ever getting married, let alone, become a mother. but, miracles still happen today and dreams really do come true. my family is proof. ecclesiastes 3 says, there is a time for everything... be patient my friends, your time is yet to come.

love~g

gotta have it...

i can NOT wait for this book to come out!!! i love all things teresa mcfayden and this book is no exception. should be out this month!! woo! hoo!! i would *love* to take one of her classes... wonder if she'll ever come to h-town?...

little scrappy project

i finally sat down and worked on this little book... i'm semi-pleased with how it turned out. the book is from creative imaginations, covered with misc. pp scraps and a few embellies. the wording reads:

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:13-16

it's because of her...

my mom, that i am who i am today. this woman is amazing... this woman inspires me... this woman is my hero. if i can be half the mother to virginia claire that she has been to me over the years, i will be happy. we almost lost her a year ago, but thank you Lord that she is still here. still here to celebrate another birthday... another year to share life, to enjoy life, to laugh and to cry... to cherish each other, to love one another. happy birthday mom, you have blessed me in ways i will never be able to express. i love you so very much.

i have to admit it...

i've become a reality tv junkie. it was bound to happen... i've been hooked on baby story, wedding story, what not to wear, and the whole tlc gamut for years. but, i finally realized the extent of my addiction tonight as i was watching coyote ugly. that being said, i'm disappointed that lil sent kat and stephanie home. i really don't have a clue who will win, but i'm rooting for bri and sandra... someone's gotta root for the underdogs!

vi didn't take a nap today, which means i didn't take a nap today, so i'm about to call it a night. have to get up early tomorrow for the ladie's brunch. i volunteered to help set-up, so i have to be there extra early. (i'm really excited about the food... they always have such yummy foods at the ladies socials!! is it wrong to be excited about the food?)

toodles.

6 months already??

i can hardly believe it... virginia claire is 6 months old today. everyone says it, but seriously, it feels like just yesterday i was bringing her home from the hospital. these past 6 months have been some of the most difficult, but most joyous times of my life. i absolutely love being a mother... thank you Lord for blessing our lives with this precious baby girl... she was definitely worth the wait!

went to michael's this morning... just HAD to check out the new MS stuff everyone has been talking about. even though i'm on a spending freeze, i still had a little mad money stashed away from a garage sale we had a few weeks ago. i have to say, i was quite impressed! i liked a lot more of it than i anticipated i would. i only wish she would have made some diecuts instead of so many stickers. and those huge albums? good grief, i don't think those would even fit in my car!!

still bummed about idol... i thought for sure that chris would have made it a little farther... and i must admit, i was definitely not a phil fan in the beginning, but he really did grow on me after a few episodes. does anyone think the show is rigged? just curious about your thoughts.

now, off to take dd for a stroll in the neighborhood... she *hearts* being outside and it's a nice break for me too!

toodles.

*monkey*

thinking of doing a layout with this photo... i found the cutest monkey stamp at paper-source and i'm dying to use it!

is she cute or what?!!

blake or chris??

they're both such absolute doll faces... who do you think will be the next idol? i can't believe that TWO of the final six are going home tomorrow... i love all of the finalists!!

not much to report today. i helped todd with his resume last night and he sent it out today... he already has two leads... we're just gonna wait on the Lord and see what happens.

made a cake this afternoon... my latest indulgence... chocolate devil's food with cream cheese icing and homemade blue bell vanilla ice cream... yum-o! t went to the astros game, so i had cake for dinner... reminded me of my single days!

love me some *heidi*!

we all know how awesome 'SHE' is, but have you guys seen this? i made a run to the grocery earlier and was sucked into the lss in the same shopping strip. (i know, i know, i just HAD to go to THAT kroger's, knowing good and well i would end up in maridawn's)

anyway, i'm SO diggin' this book, (not to mention it was only $10!!!)... so much eye candy and inspiration!! i fell in love with heidi back in 2000 when she won ck's hall of fame. she never ceases to wow me with her amazing work.

now, i'm off to bed to drool a little bit before falling asleep!

new addiction

i recently joined a new forum at http://www.story-kits.com/main.html. the chicks on this message board are sooo fun! and sara has put together some really fabulous kits. i have to give credit where credit is due... it's because of this site and these girls that i've finally decided to step out into the wonderful world of blogging. i recently participated in a rolodex swap and am really looking forward to getting to know all of them better. so, if you're looking for a little inspiration or just want to chat with some awesome chicas, i encourage you to check it out!

got faith?

'Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.' Hebrews 11:1

ever since i became a Christian, i've claimed to have faith. but do i really? my husband unexpectantly lost his job this past friday. and since i quit my job 5 months ago to stay home with our baby girl, that means we have no source of income coming in. it also means no health insurance for our punkin. ah ha!... this is where my faith kicks in, right?

i want to rejoice in this trial... we as Christians are suppose to endure hardships as discipline and God disciplines us for our good. it means He loves us... it's times like this that we find out what we really DO believe... it's times like this that God draws us closer to Him... so that we learn to lean solely on Him for our every need. i have no idea what tomorrow holds, but i am sure that something better is around the corner and i am certain that God is in complete control of whatever happens. i pray that God uses this trial to strengthen my marriage with my husband and deepen my relationship with Himself.

no longer a wannabe

i've been on the fence for over a year about starting a blog. you see, i've secretly longed to have a blog, but have been too intimidated to actually give it a try. well, as of today i'm no longer a blogger wannabe... i've crossed over. now, i just hope i can keep you entertained!