Stamp Camps!

Coming up in February, two brand new stamp camps! On Feb 6, come over and make ten cards for twelve dollars, five different designs, one being a sweet valentine. On Feb 17th, I'm going to show you how to make a criss-cross card (if you don't already know how), plus 3 other designs, for a total of eight cards. Leave me a comment or email me to RSVP by Jan 31st. Hope to see you there!

In other news, I made it to the gym three times this week! I am so proud...I haven't done that in years. It takes so much work to stay skinny in your thirties...but it's so worth it. I am back to fitting into half of my size 8 jeans...my goal is Valentine's Day to fit into the other half. I bought a new digital scale yesterday, and almost returned it after seeing how much I weighed on that sucker! 4 pounds more than my regular scale! But this morning, I weighed in again and it was much more accurate :) Probably just got smart and didn't want to go back in the box, so it told me what I wanted to hear (kind of like Joe, huh?)

It's Friday, and you know what that means for me...work! I've been off for a week, so I'm ready to go back...I love the weekend program, other than the fact that I have to work EVERY weekend. It sure is nice to be off for five days in a row during the week, and not to have worry about a babysitter, not to mention being able to do my grocery shopping in the middle of the day in the middle of the week when Kroger is deserted. Love that!

Gabe is down for his nap, and I'm off to make some cards to sell. Cute baby cards, birthday cards, and thank you notes. $2.00 each if anyone is interested. Have a great weekend, and stay warm during the Arctic Freeze headed our way!

Euchre!

One thing I love about my in-laws living right up the street is card night! Bob and Joe are usually teaming up against Kay and me, and unfortunately for us, they usually win. But we sure have a good time losing to them. We mainly play Euchre, but once in a while we throw in something different, like Rook or Rummy. I remember being little and watching my parents playing cards with my grandparents...Grandma Klenk was always so cute when she had the winning hand. Cold winter nights are great for playing cards...now if we could only beat those stinkin' men...

Parties!

No picture to show today, just a short post. I am hosting a Pampered Chef Party next Wednesday the 23rd, at 7pm, complete with yummy food and snacks and free prizes! If you would like to order but can't attend, just give me a call or drop an email, and I will place the order for you. If you haven't tried their spices and rubs yet, you should give them a try...they are awesome! And I can't say enough about their baking stones. I will be closing the party order out by the 30th, so let me know by then.

Also, be on the lookout for my next newsletter coming soon. I will be having two workshops during the month of February...dates TBA. We'll be making some great cards, so I hope you'll be there!

Take care, and have a great day!

Torture...I mean exercise!

So, to fulfill my resolution to lose some weight, get healthier, and have a "Buff Bod", my friend and workout partner, Becky, has inspired me to get on this torture device AKA the Precor 556. We do the "Cross Country" setting for thirty minutes, getting my heart rate up to 170-180, and making me feel like I'm about to pass out. Must be working, right? I have already lost 25 pounds in two weeks...NOT! I do feel accomplished, though, and I LOVE having someone to push me more than I would push myself. Sometimes peer pressure is a good thing!
Thanks for reading my blog, Becky. I love our time together at the Y, and I hope our kids get to be friends, too.

Hot Wheels Octopus Park!

Just had to share a couple more Christmas pics with you. For anyone who knows Gabe, you know how much he wanted Octopus Park from Santa. I love the look on his face as he opened it...although it was from Mamaw Kay and not from Santa, it made no difference to him. We could not get that package opened fast enough! Remember being a kid and wanting a particular toy so badly you could hardly stand it? The one I remember is Golden Hair Barbie...she came with wired hair and a "curling iron", and was dressed in a gold outfit. My dad brought it home from Thriftway one day, and I was so excited. I wish I still had that doll.

What are some of your favorite memorable gifts? I'd love to hear about them.

Enjoy your week, and this brief respite from Old Man Winter!

Brothers

Oh, the love of these brothers. Yes, Gabe can get on Elijah's nerves, but for the most part he truly likes having him around. And Gabe, being the younger brother, worships the ground Elijah walks on. If Elijah is playing a video game, Gabe wants to play or at least watch; if Elijah is tossing football, Gabe is front and center ready to tackle, catch, or run a "play". I hope they always keep a loving relationship like this.

I was the same way with two of my older sisters. Anything Michelle or Rhonda had or were doing just then was the coolest to me, no matter what it was. And although we have different interests, live in different parts of town, and don't get to see each other often enough, I still have that awesome sister-love for them...they are my very best friends! How blessed to have that in my life. I wish Isabel had a sister; I hope God will give her some very special friends to make up for the fact that she doesn't.

Now I'm off to scrapbook some of these precious pictures...after I give Gabe a bath. He is buck naked playing Hot Wheels right now, and it's what, 19 degrees outside? What a sight!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the Klenk/Peters/MacDonald/Kelsey clans! From age 84 to 1 1/2, it was awesome to have all of us under one roof to celebrate the holidays! We are so blessed to have such a great family, and the fact that all of us get along well makes it even better.

We were so lucky that Spiderman Junior could join us, as well :) Gabe had to wear that outfit the entire day! Too darn cute!

New Year's Resolutions, anyone? I have made a few...

1. Eat healthier food.

2. Exercise three times a week, for at least an hour each time.

3. Scrapbook 2007!

4. Participate in a mission trip in some way.

5. Be more patient with my kids.

I could think of at least ten more, but I want to be able to accomplish this list. Come on, Michelle, what are some of yours?