I am packed! Just finishing up a few things before we are on the road. YEAH! Phoenix here I come! Katelyn and I are flying down this afternoon and will spend the next week there. My nephew had surgery on Monday. Remember? He is the one that was run over by a car a little over a year ago. This surgery is the last of several procedures he has had for a year now. They will still have to keep a close eye on his skin graphing and some possible therapy but this is the big hurdle. So.... we are going to down to help with the second shift. My older sister Jen has been there all week.
Before we go, I must post a NEW contest! We all love FREE stuff right? I do! It is all about the kit this week. The NEW August Express the Moment Scrapbooking Kit "Be Happy"
Courageously doing what you want to do, even if you are scared.
Experiencing your life as an exciting journey.
Stimulating your mind and caring for your body.
Realizing that you already have everything you need
to make yourself happy.
Knowing that you are the only one who can decide what
is right or wrong for you.
Accepting that you are okay even when you
blunder from your mistakes.
Knowing that what people say or do is a reflection of them and not you.
Listening to your inner wisdom.
Giving and receiving love unconditionally.
I have a LONG way to go before I have perfected each of those ideas she listed but I like them. I want to work on each one. A little at a time. I am a work in progress.
Think about it. What makes you happy? Try to think of something each and every day. Write it down. Focus on it. For me? I am happy today that I get to go spend a week with my sister and her family. I am happy that in spite of family issues (which all families have) I come from a VERY close family. Each of my sisters are very close and we constantly set all aside for each other.
I am happy that I get to actually be in the car with Darren for 3 hours before I go. Our schedules keep us from having as much alone time as we would wish so I will take what I get! HE mkes me happy.
So... tell me... what makes you HAPPY. Today. Right now. Leave me a comment and YOU just might win a August Kit from me! I will post a winner when I get back from Phoenix so check back often and post as much as you would like!
Oh.. I can't resist sharing a sneak peak at what ETM Design Team Member Amanda Gibson did with this month's kit. Simply beautiful!
a few things that make me happy right now... Thinking about the kit I won from you(even if all I've done so far is open it and look at it a few times) My husband helping my kids what they want to talk about when we all talk in sacrament meeting tomorrow. The book I am reading by the same author (Marrilee Boyack) titled Strangeling Your Husband is Not an Option; admit it- the title even made you smile!
Posted by: Nancy Mackey | August 15, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I love Amanda's layouts! She always does cute ones!
I'm happy to have a weekend at home. I'm happy to see all the veggies growing in my garden and the jars of canned berries and veggies. I'm happy the bathroom is clean.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by: lori | August 15, 2009 at 12:48 PM
I am happy about moving to Washington tommorrow and being with my hubby again. We are getting back to being a real family and fixing things long gone by the wayside.....putting US first!
Beth Burns
Posted by: Beth | August 15, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Things that make me happy are family and friends. And time to relax with my crafts! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | August 15, 2009 at 02:04 PM
I found you thru Wendy Sue's blog. Thank you for sharing your kit! Reading and scrappin make me happy, also spending time with my family.
Posted by: sandra | August 15, 2009 at 03:02 PM
I am happy because I have a happy healthy newborn baby in my arms....it doesn't get any better than this!
Posted by: Becki | August 15, 2009 at 03:44 PM
starting back to school, going out to dinner, hearing frm my daughter in AZ.
Posted by: Jennifer Wyatt | August 15, 2009 at 04:07 PM
refolding and organizing my fabric hutch... daydreaming of new projects.
Posted by: Megan | August 15, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I am happy because I have a husband who loves his family and his job, I get to be a stay at home Mommy, and my little one just began a preschool she loves!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Heather Ippolito | August 15, 2009 at 06:10 PM
I'm happy that I can be a stay at home Mom for my 2 children!
Posted by: Brianna T. | August 15, 2009 at 06:38 PM
hearing my grandson say, "I love you to pieces."
Posted by: Cindy | August 15, 2009 at 07:52 PM
I am happy for cooler weather today! I am happy that 2 of my grandchildren came to visit. I am happy I got to spend quiet time in the raspberry patch today and for the beautiful berries I was rewarded with! I am happy for the beautiful huckleberries my husband and daughter brought home for me from their 4 wheeler ride. I am happy because I cleaned a whole garbage can of junk out of my house today!
Posted by: Christine Scott | August 15, 2009 at 08:46 PM
I AM HAPPIEST TAKING PICTURES OF FAMILY EVENTS. BEING TOGETHER AND ENJOYING THE MOMENTS THAT COME OUT OF THESE GATHERINGS. :D
Posted by: cindy barriga | August 15, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Hearing my daughter's laughter makes me happy to no end!
Posted by: jen shears | August 15, 2009 at 09:19 PM
My husband and my boys make me happy. Love the kit!
Posted by: Veronica | August 15, 2009 at 09:41 PM
My children and my husband and just being here living life!
Posted by: scraphappyrhodes | August 15, 2009 at 10:58 PM
My happiness today was found on the soccer fields! My boys played in tournaments today! Not only didi they have individual success ont he fields but their team spirit was amazing! Love my boys!
I am going to have to check out that book!
Posted by: Raimi | August 15, 2009 at 11:08 PM
My happiness today was talking to my oldest child, who turned 27 day and hearing the joy in his voice - and only because he heard mine. He makes my heart full, as do my 2 other children; it's just so nice to know that your children love you just from hearing the tone in their voices. I am also happy for my youngest 14 year old son as today he was told he gets to play his favorite position in football this, his freshman year!!
Can I just say that Amanda's layout is beautiful - I hope you have a wonderful visit with your family and that for your nephew he is totally healed and doesn't have to endure any more surgeries. Judi
Posted by: Judi V | August 16, 2009 at 01:53 AM
My oldest son is getting married in three weeks. We had so much trouble with him when he was 16 and 17 and it makes me so happy to see what a precious young man he has become...responsible, kind and generous! He is marrying a lovely girl and we love her and are proud of them getting married.
Posted by: Jodi | August 16, 2009 at 07:17 AM
A good nights sleep makes me really happy right now. Sounds silly, but it's been a crazy few weeks and sleep somehow makes it all run a little smoother! ;)
Posted by: Amy | August 16, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I have so many things that make me happy right now that it is hard to choose. I'm happy that I have a husband and family that loves me. That I have finally gotten full custody of my teenager after being without him for so many years. For having a job and friends that I love. I'm happy that our family is giving my husband a chance to pursue his lifelong dream. And i'm most happy that even though I know things aren't perfect right now they will eventually get better as long as we stay strong.
Posted by: April Scism | August 16, 2009 at 12:06 PM
I just found your blog from Wendy Sue's. What makes me happy is being with family...my dad, brothers, sister and their families. Thanks for the give-away!
Posted by: Mary Jo | August 16, 2009 at 01:33 PM
Hi there, MY FAMILY makes me happy - its as simple and uncomplicated as that - of I didn't have them to laugh with and cry with life just wouldn't be the same...Love what you have done with this fabulous kit...ooohhhh I hope I win..pick me, pick me xx
Posted by: Lee Mills | August 16, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Life makes me happy, my children their spouses and my beautiful grandson make me happy. My son texting me pictures of my grandson while they are in California makes me happy. I miss the little guy. My church makes me happy. Knowing there is a crop in October when I can be with my friends again makes me happy. Love ya Kim
Posted by: Tammie Andreason | August 16, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Right now I am happy to not be working! It's been a struggle, but we're getting through with the loss of income and I've been spending better quality time with the family. Sometimes it takes a negative to make a positive!
Jenn in Vancouver
Posted by: Jennifer | August 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM