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!
What makes me happy right now.......coffee. It's still early.
Posted by: Carey E361 | August 17, 2009 at 05:24 AM
Right now I am happy because I am relaxing and sipping a cup of coffee while reading my favorite blogs!
Posted by: Veronica | August 17, 2009 at 06:12 AM
The kit looks awesome! I'm glad your nephew is still doing good. I hope the surgery goes well.
Reading the same books as my kids makes me happy. It's so fun to be able to talk about them when we are finished :)!
Posted by: Tricia Varvel | August 17, 2009 at 06:51 AM
After hearing a touching poem on the radio this morning about a Dad dropping his little girl off at kindergarten for the first time, I'm happy that I still have several years left to enjoy my little boy at home! It's easy to think and plan ahead for the days when he'll be off at school and think of the things I could get done, but the poem reminded me that it will also begin the gradual stages of life and leaving the nest. So today, I'll eagerly run home to give him a lasting hug and kiss and enjoy every minute of it!
Posted by: Danielle | August 17, 2009 at 07:17 AM
My garden makes me happy right now. I feel overwhelmed with the weeds and maintenance at times, but I'm so excited that it's producing and that I can see some of my hard work. I'm happy when I'm in my garden.
Posted by: Robyn Longhurst | August 17, 2009 at 04:14 PM
I would honestly have to say that happiness for me this year even dispite ALL the tradegies in our family this year, would have to be realizing that I came here to Idaho to live near my family. I realized this the most when my mom had gone thru her cancer for a 2nd time. I was able to take her to her radiation appointments and spend time with & show her how proud that I am of her!! Happiness is also having the strength to leave my abusive marriage of 15 years and finally meeting a man that takes such wonderful care of me and treats me like a princess. A man that treats my kids like they are his own, who calls them his children. I am honestly thankful & blessed to have WONDERFUL parents & a loving family to be surrounded by!!
Posted by: Leslie Samana | August 17, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Right now at 9:52pm what makes me happy is that both my kids are asleep and I can have some me time :>
Posted by: Lynette C | August 17, 2009 at 09:54 PM
It's the little things, a wonderful husband (who turned 29 today), 3 little mischievous boys who I just adore, and fun creative projects. Love it all! Kellie from Vegas
Posted by: Kellie | August 17, 2009 at 11:53 PM
I am happy it is still summertime, although we had snow in the forecast last week.
Posted by: Nicky from Canada | August 18, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Blog writers who give away free kits! I'm thankful for that! But really, fresh local summer tomatoes. Soon, we'll be back to the "plastic", bland, hothouse tomatoes. I'd love to win.
Posted by: Rhonda H | August 18, 2009 at 06:46 AM
What makes me happy right now is still having my mom with me. I love seeing her face when me or my daughter bring her Great-grandkids over to visit. She told me the other day when she knew Kristen was coming with the baby that "It was better than winning the lottery!" How special is that.
Posted by: conniemelancon | August 18, 2009 at 02:30 PM
I love being alive and having such a wonderful family. My siblings and I are very close...even more now that our parents are both gone. Our immediate family is close and we have lots of fun being together. Two of our sons are getting married within the next month and that makes me happy to see them happy. More opportunities for our family to get together! I love my grandchildren and they make me happy too. If everyone would smile more we all would be happier....smiling is contagious! Thanks Kim for having contests...they always make me happy too!
Posted by: Jerri Lu | August 18, 2009 at 03:27 PM
I am happy right now that the kids are in bed (even though the baby is crying). I am happy to be looking at blogs, something I like to do. I am happy that I have a healthy family. I am happy that Scott has a job in this tough economy. I am happy that Scott had a week off work and we got to spend lots of time together!!
Posted by: Katie | August 18, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Hey Kim great Pages! I can't wait to get mine! I hope ya have a great time with your Sister and family!
I am happy that I have a loving family, that is there for one another. I am happy that my kids have turned out to be responcible,kind,self sufficiant individules. I am happy that I have an amazing husband,that takes care of me and is always there for me!
Thanks kim for yet another great game!!!!!
Posted by: Julie Baker | August 18, 2009 at 09:23 PM
I'm happy that I have a loving family who appreciates my love of scrapbooking, especially a husband who will go to random scrapbook stores with me and actually look at what they have instead of waiting in the car and telling me to hurry up.
Posted by: justdelms | August 19, 2009 at 08:21 PM
I'm happy right now because I two really sweet little girls. Who I love more than anything.
Posted by: Crystal | August 20, 2009 at 06:49 AM
I am happily blog surfing, listening to the rain, and enjoying the peace and quiet while my 2 year old naps....such blissful ME time! Thanks for the chance to win! This kit looks awesome!
Posted by: Jessica P. | August 20, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Actually right now scrapbooking in my scrapbook room makes me really happy! Being able to CREATE!
Posted by: Julie | August 20, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Right now what makes me happy is spending the last week before school starts with my girls and just enjoying the free time without any schedules or homework.
Fran Heupel
Posted by: fran heupel | August 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
I just opened the winnings from you & that makes me GIDDY!!! Thank you so much!
I hope your time in AZ goes well.
Something silly that makes me happy- coming home from vacation & seeing that my yard survived thanks to sweet friends! They make me happy!
Posted by: jen shears | August 20, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Right now I am happy because my 2 year old Isaiah is home from the hospital and off of oxygen. He is breathing on his own.
That makes me SOOO happy!
Posted by: Kasey | August 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Right now I am happy because my boys are out and about and I am scrapping! Yeah!
Posted by: Veronica | August 22, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Right now, I am happy that tomorrow is the first day of school and I seem to have a really nice class this year!
Posted by: Shannon | August 23, 2009 at 08:55 AM
What makes me happy is spending time with my family- and reading scrapping blogs!
Posted by: Tagyn | August 24, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Summer also makes me happy and I am already seeing the leaves changing colours and I am not ready for fall!!!
Posted by: Tagyn | August 24, 2009 at 08:20 AM