ndn-chick

2011-10-17T16:29:00.000-07:00

I made an about.me page! :) It has all of my online profiles cataloged on one page. Very cool! I signed up for it through my BzzAgent campaign. Another cool site.

Giveaway Time!

2011-08-04T22:46:00.000-07:00

My facebook fan page has reached 500 fans! WooHoo! So I am giving away two pairs of earrings. All you have to do to enter the drawing is visit http://facebook.com/ndnchick2 and click on the "500 fans Giveaway"tab on the left hand side of the page. There you can enter once by "liking" my page. You'll get another entry by following me on Twitter. And the last way to enter is by posting a fan photo showing you using an item you purchased from me. (You can do the fan photo once a day but you may do it daily until the drawing ends. Just make sure to go back to the tab and click that you did it!) The giveaway ends 8/12/11.

Here are the prizes~

Superppoints Network

2011-08-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

Have you signed up for Superpoints yet? It's a great site! That is if you like free stuff. Here's some information from their about me page...

"The Superpoints Network is a collection of sites where you can win and earn Superpoints™ that can be redeemed for great rewards." Instead of using money on advertising they give it back to you in Superpoints™ that can be redeemed for great rewards like gift cards, electronics, or even cars! They are accredited by the Better Business Bureau and Truste.

I have 5 sign up tokens for friends to use. I'll post them here and when they're used up I'll post more! (each token is good for one time use. Once it's used it is no longer available.)

http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/i9zyv2

Quileute Days

2011-07-20T10:44:00.000-07:00

The book club spent 4 days in Forks & La Push. I LOVE it over there! We rented a house on the banks of the Sol Duc River for the weekend. It was so much better than staying in a hotel! Staying up late watching scary movies. Trying to start a fire in 90% humidity. Slugs every where. It was fun and lots of good memories. :)

Quileute Days was going on in La Push. That's where we spent most of our time. We met lots of new people. Ate great food. Had fun on First Beach and even more fun and excitement hiking down to Second Beach!

Here's a couple pictures from the trip. Two from First Beach and my mom hugging Kiowa (Embry from the Twilight Wolf Pack.)

If you would like to see more pictures from the trip I have them here on my Flickr.

Easy Seed Bead Bracelet

2011-07-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

I made a tutorial for a new craft forum I'm a Mod' on. The site is called Crafting City. I'll be posting new tutorials on there soon! So check back often.

Here is what I showed how to make & here's the link to the tutorial.

http://www.craftingcity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=163

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

2011-07-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

Hope you're all having a great weekend! Not much going on around my house. Just relaxing with my boys. Watching action movies & eating popcorn. Soon I'll retreat into my James Dean room to watch some chick flicks & work on some bead work. I already have some new things to add to my etsy shop. Hope to have the new listings up by tomorrow.

I am having a 25% off sale until 9pm Pacific Monday night. (midnight Eastern) Just enter coupon code "HAPPY4TH" when checking out.

Summer Time!

2011-06-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

Well we took our first trip of the summer! Woo Hoo! We always have fun when we go to Seattle. The family photos may not always turn out but we have fun taking them. lol

This one was taken at the Woodland Park Zoo. As you can tell with five boys it's very hard to get them all to look at the camera at the same time. This one was the most decent one that I took. At least I had two of them looking at me.

This one was taken at Dash Point State Park near Tacoma. Here we have the gazer who it probably watching the girls that were running on the beach behind me. Next to him we have my little ham & cheeser. Next up is our little Rock Star. He says he's a metal head but enjoys Ke$ha a little too much. lol The last two...If WWE had a toddler division these two would be the champs!

Cupcake Royale is the ONLY reason my hubby ever agrees to go on family trips to Seattle. The two on the left are Red Velvet and the two on the right are Salted Caramel. I would have taken a picture of my Raspberry Rhubarb cupcake but *someone* who will remain nameless ATE it all! I said "taste this" and ran off to catch #3 & #4 as they were locking #5 outside of the gate. Sadly I can't tell you if it really tasted like Raspberry & Rhubarb.

Another New Treasury!

2011-01-21T14:57:00.000-08:00

Hail to whatever you found in the sun light by Forthefoxes.

Featured in a Treasury...

2011-01-19T21:09:00.000-08:00

Thank you inspiredmama75 for featuring my pen in your lovely treasury! Check out some of the other sellers featured here! I love those pandas. I am very honored to be featured with such talented artist.

Football Season....

2010-10-25T11:02:00.000-07:00

Well it's that time of year! The time of year I lose all control of the remote on Sunday's and Monday nights. Our house if full of loyal Raider (me) & Seahawk fans (everyone else.) I am having fun with our office football picks even though our teams aren't doing so hot this year. I choose by city (the ones where I have friends living), mascot & then jersey colors. Yes I do pick in that order. So far I have come in last three times which has made me $150 richer and I have also come in a very close 2nd place twice. All in all I think I'm doing pretty darn good for not know anything about football! :)

Time to get back to real life.

2010-10-24T18:10:00.000-07:00

Well I've been busy! Busy reading that is. My last two weeks have been spent reading all about Sookie Stackhouse, Bill, Eric, and Jason. I would get up in the morning make myself coffee. Get my boys breakfast and then grab myself a book. I'd only put it down if one of the boys really needed something (but often carrying the book with me) or if I *had* to go some where that I need to drive to. If I could talk someone else into driving my nose was stuck in a book. I'd go to bed around 3 in the morning and get woken up around 7 so I was hardly getting any sleep.

Now that I am finished with all ten books I feel lost and better rested. I feel like I've lost contact with some really good friends and I don't know how to get a hold of them. I think it's time to suck it up and get my life back to normal. Well as normal as a mom/librarian/crafter's life can be. :)

If you have spare time you should check out the Sookie Stackhouse Series. When I get another book obsession I'll be sure to let you know before hand so you can read along with me. :)

New Earrings!

2010-09-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

I have been busy! Here's some of my latest creations that I made while watching Lost Season 6. :)

Hello!

2010-08-01T13:58:00.000-07:00

Well summer is in full swing around my house. Lots going on. Running here, there and sometimes every where! Work has been busy with fund raising for a trip to Forks, Washington later this month. Hopefully my camera is fixed by then! My lovely 3 year old dropped it and now I can't find the missing piece. Which also explains why I haven't been able to list anything new in my Etsy shop. Well either way I'll be taking lots of pictures and sharing them here when I get back! For now here's my newest renewal on Etsy....

little-pink-earrings

Earrings!

2010-01-25T08:30:00.000-08:00

New in the ndnchick etsy shop.....beaded earrings! These are so pretty I need to make myself some.

Newly listed on ArtFire

2009-12-15T11:35:00.000-08:00

Teal and Yellow Beaded Hair Stick

Productive Weekend!

2009-11-12T09:32:00.000-08:00

Wow! I had a very productive weekend! I managed to finish 1 custom order, 3 pens, 1 whistle and almost finished a butterfly barrette. Here's the first two that are already listed in my Etsy shop.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-09-30T15:54:00.000-07:00

I make these all the time and lots of people have been asking for the recipe. So here it is!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1 C Brown Sugar (packed)
1 C Cooked or Canned Pumpkin
1/2 C Oil
1 tsp Vanilla

2 C Sifted Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Ginger
1 C Raisins or Chocolate Chips

In mixing bowl beat together sugar, pumpkin, oil and vanilla.

In another bowl sift together dry ingredients.

Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until smooth. Blend raisins or chocolate chip in.

Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 12-15 minutes. (3-4 dz)

Auction Items

2009-08-31T15:15:00.000-07:00

Well the day is here! The Dinner and Silent Auction are tonight! I am scared yet relieved that the day is finally here. There were a few Etsy and Artfire artist that contributed to this basket I put together. Some by donations other items were purchased because they fit in with our school mascot.

Here's the list of shops included in the basket ~

Etsy & Artfire Handmade Items

Panthers Wooden Sign ~ http://withlovebybrittredd.etsy.com
Glow in the Dark Panther Ornament ~ http://bakadagain.artfire.com
Gold Star & Cards ~ http://AMOzarkian.etsy.com
Panther Vinyl Window Decal ~ http://RecessionRally.etsy.com
Football & Volleyball Ornaments ~ http://VeronicasArts.etsy.com
Beaded Butterfly Barrette ~ http://ndnchick.etsy.com
Fall Leaves Greeting Cards ~ http://NestofOwls.etsy.com
Panther Wine Charms & Keychain ~ http://glassidentities.artfire.com

THANK YOU to all of you wonderful Etsy & Artfire sellers!

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week - Firebirdhouse Designs

2009-08-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

Kristen Evans, the owner of Firebirdhouse Designs, loves creating unique jewelry designs and textiles from vintage and new components, as well as recycled/repurposed vintage pieces and fabrics.

Originally a fine artist, Kristen says " I love turning beautiful things with history into useable and wearable art and that really began to be the core of my inspiration. I like the challenges that come with recycling and reusing in new ways." (to read more please see the Etsy Twitter Team Blog)

Etsy
Buy Handmade
FirebirdHouse

Need some help....

2009-08-02T14:08:00.000-07:00

I am now a part of the Panther Pride Athletic Association! YAY! We are a group of parents that are helping the student athletes at our local public school raise money for jerseys and other miscellaneous sports items they are in need of. One of our fundraisers is going to be a dinner and silent auction. This will be held in Early September. My goal is to put together a Etsy/Artfire gift basket. I am in need of some generous sellers though! Donations are greatly appreciated but I will also be purchasing a few items to add to the basket.

The school colors are black and gold. The mascot is a Panther. All store information (web addresses, item donated etc...) will be typed up for easy access for the basket winner. I will be taking pictures of the basket and the dinner event.

If you are interested please contact me through this e-mail or through the convos on etsy or artfire.

ArtFire

2009-07-21T09:53:00.000-07:00

Here are some great items that are listed in my ArtFire studio.

ndnchick

Buy Handmade

Finally!

2009-07-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

I finally got my butt in gear and made some new stuff! I haven't worked with paper in a while and I really needed a break from the custom beading orders I have been working on so I made these cute Christmas gift tags that can double as ornaments.

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week -

2009-07-10T15:22:00.000-07:00

Lisa Murdin is the creative genius behind the rainbow array of wristlets, pouches, purses and more at LMCreation. Whether from fabric, vinyl, or occasionally leather, the store's creations add a splash of whimsy and color to anything you wear.

For more information on this great Etsy Artist please see the full interview on the Etsy Twitter Team Blog~

4th of July

2009-07-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! We did. We spent the day cooking and getting ready for my sons 8th birthday party. The boys had a great time with Grandpa. Watching the monster truck crush cars, playing on water slides, playing in the river then finally settling down to a nice barbecue dinner and a Star Trek cake.

Once it started to get dark we moved our chairs out to the road and prepared to watch my brother the pyrotech do his thing. It was an awesome show yet scary at the same time. Watching the sky as the fireworks go off yet trying to watch the ground to make sure everything goes up into the air the way it's supposed to. Over all it was a really great day.

Etsy twitter shop of the week ~ RoseBushDesigns

2009-06-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

WOW!!! Look at all the beautiful cards in this shop! Not only does she have great cards but she has post it note holders with beaded pens! If you would like to learn more about her please visit the Etsy Twitter Blog.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
RoseBushDesigns

Etsy Twitter Team Member of the week ~ ndnchick

2009-06-08T20:26:00.000-07:00

I am the featured Etsy Twitter Member of the week this week! In honor of that I am offering free shipping in my shop until Sunday June 14. (that includes international buyers!) I have already changed the shipping prices so there is no need to wait for an invoice or refund.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
ndnchick

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week - ThatsHeadley

2009-06-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

ThatsHeadly is a wonderful shop where you can pick up some great new jewelry.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
ThatsHeadley

Went to the movies....

2009-06-01T13:28:00.000-07:00

We had a family outing this weekend. We went to see Up with my parents. It was really cute! I found myself laughing when nobody else in the theater was. My boys liked it so much that we only had to have one potty break. That is a big deal since we had four of the five boys with us. :)

If you're looking for a great movie to see with your kids take them to see Up. We'll definitely be going to see it again. Maybe this time we'll go see it in 3-D.

acageybee Etsy Twitter Team Member of the Week

2009-05-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

I love this shop! This A Grand Adventure Print has to be my favorite. If you are looking for artwork to brighten up your office or home, you need to check out her Etsy shop.

(photo is property of acageybee.)

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week - curiousmess

2009-04-06T13:57:00.000-07:00

You HAVE to go check out the Etsy Twitter Team Member of the week! Curiousmess' stuff is so great! I really like this Orange You Happy Brooch and this Cherry Blossom Fabric Bowl. You just have to go check out her shop for yourself to see just how awesome her work is.

If you would like to read more about it check out the Etsy Twitter Team blog.

Angel Kisses Jewelry

2009-03-03T09:01:00.000-08:00

The Etsy Twitter Team Member of the week is Angel Kisses Jewelry which is a collective of related artists. To see the full article on them check out the ETT Blog.

Before you go you have to check out this beautiful Rainbow Fluorite Necklace.

MaineLeeCrochet's Shop

2009-02-17T17:08:00.000-08:00

This weeks Etsy Twitter Team member high light is MaineLeeCrochet's Shop!

I love this towel with the crocheted top!

TinkerAndPo

2009-02-11T09:21:00.000-08:00

I could easily spend a paycheck in this shop! TinkerAndPo is the Etsy Twitter Team Member of the week.

Look at these cute Purple Striped Fingerless Gloves.

ETT Member of the Week~

2009-02-03T09:07:00.001-08:00

The Etsy Twitter Team Member of the week is Beautiful Bridget!

Check out her Etsy shop for great items like this winter's eve scarf or this irish lass hat.

Beautiful Bridget makes beautiful items! Learn more about her on the Etsy Twitter Team blog.

ndnchick has a Fan Page!

2009-01-24T09:15:00.000-08:00

Come check ndnchick out on facebook!

I now have a brand new fan page. If you are a Hatchlings addict I have included that on the fan page!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/ndn-chick/51565496959

year End Clearance Sale

2008-12-27T09:52:00.000-08:00

I am having a clearance sale in my Etsy shop. I need to move some of the old products out so I can have room for fresh new products.

All the prices have already been reduced and the original prices have been put into the description so you know just how big of a discount you are receiving.

Click here to be taken to the clearance section.

New Butterfly

2008-12-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

Here is my newest butterfly barrette. It wasn't wide enough so I had to improvise with the barrette part. I think it looks like it's flying with how it sits in the hair.

NOW LISTED IN MY ARTFIRE STUDIO

Art Fire Refferal

2008-12-08T20:18:00.000-08:00

If you're interested in signing up for an Art Fire account I'd appreciate the refferal points! :)

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=sevenforlife&afuid=4937

Art Fire!

2008-12-03T10:52:00.000-08:00

So I decided to open an Art Fire Studio. Today is my second day of being open there and I am slowly adding things to it. So far there isn't much but soon there will be LOTS! :)

Here's the link to my new studio~ ndnchick on art fire

Cyber Monday

2008-12-01T07:01:00.000-08:00

Sale in my etsy shop today!

Monday Special~Free World Wide Shipping and get a free mini giftcard with each purchase! (free shipping has already been applied to all listings.)
Offer ends at 9pm Eastern. (6pm Pacific)

Bookmarks!

2008-11-24T08:21:00.000-08:00

I made a LOT of bookmarks last week! Over 100 but not sure exactly how many. Here are some of them. I have already started listing some in my etsy shop.

Mini Stockings

2008-11-18T08:32:00.000-08:00

Aren't these cute? I did some of these up while having a "Bourne" marathon. They have their own little pocket for a gift card. You can still use the rest of the stocking for candy & other stocking stuffers. You can find them here ~ ndnchick

Post Cards

2008-11-07T09:48:00.000-08:00

I've been busy at work, at home and even at my parents house! But I did manage to find time for myself. Here's the post cards I have been working on.

Road Trip!

2008-10-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

Our little trip to Forks was great! Not only did we get lost a few times, but we actually had fun *while* getting lost! :)

It was a long long drive on the way to Sequim. That's where we stayed the first night. Thursday morning we were on our way to Forks!

As soon as we got there we stopped at Sulley's. The Bella burger would have been better without the pineapple on it. But it was good.

Next we went to the Grocery Store and Forks Outfitters. Spent way too much money. They were out of Edward stuff, but I got a nice Team Jacob sweater.

Next we went to the Chamber and got our offical Twilight vistior packs. They have Twilight trivia for each book and city maps with each place marked on it.

Next stop was Bella's house.

Then we moved on to the Hospital.

Then the high school.

There is a really great scrapbook store near the school. The owner was so helpful! It was here that I noticed my cell phone was missing! So we took off retracing our steps. I had only gotten out of the car 3 times since I last used it. Didn't find it though.

So we headed on to the Cullens house. These people are great! They let people go up to their house to take pictures. It's actually a bed and breakfast. So if you're in Forks you can stay at the Cullens house! :)

Then we headed to the "meadow". It was while snapping this picture my friend got a text from *MY* cell phone saying it was found! YAY!!! We hurried back to Forks to meet up with the wonderful guys who decided to return my cell phone.

Then we headed back torward LaPush. That is where I took the most pictures. It's so beautiful there! I wish I had more time to just sit on the beach.

My first video!

2008-10-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

So I got this software that helps you make videos on your computer. Even though I've had it for almost a year I have never tried it! I broke through my little bubble and I decided to try it.

Here's the result~

Buffalo Round Up

2008-10-16T09:12:00.000-07:00

Every year the guys on the KAE & KNRD crews gather up all the buffalo. They get shots and tags (if they are babies.) This year just seemed different. There were less people there watching and more than a couple "newbies" doing the rounding up.

I was sitting toward the end of the walkway hiding behind the board so the buffalo wouldn't see me and get scared to enter the pin. There was one of the new guys sitting across from me. All of a sudden he jumps up and says "I'm gonna go help them!" (Talking about the guys chasing the buffalo) I continued sitting there sneaking my camera around the corner to take pictures and then we all heard it. The loud yells of a man in pain. He was screaming "He got me! He got me! I have a hole in my leg!" He managed to JUMP the fence! How he did that after being thrown in the air by a huge buffalo is beyond me.

After he was taken to the ambulance, the rest of the guys decided to give the buffalo a rest and take a lunch break so everyone could calm down.

Here are some pictures that I took...

This is my hubby. Yes I know he doesn't match but he dressed himself.

The guys are trying to chase these buffalo into the pen so the vet can check them.

Seconds before the accident.

Making his way over the fence.

Round Dance Time!

2008-10-12T18:21:00.000-07:00

There was a round dance at the wellness center last night. Northern Cree was there and it was fun! My mom got out there for almost every song dancing away. :) I got carried away with taking pictures. I ended up with over 230. Here are a few.

Book Marks!

2008-10-04T18:25:00.000-07:00

So I have 27 people signed up for my Twilight book club at the Library. I decided to make some book marks. Here are some that I have in my shop.

Some have pictures that I have taken myself. A couple are hand stamped. And I even did up some Twilight themed bookmarks.

Twilight Series

2008-09-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

I kept seeing these books every where I went. I had made up my mind *not * to read them since they were so popular. But for some odd reason Twilight made it's way into my cart last week. I had to wait until I finished reading Sugar Queen before I could start reading it though. Once I did start reading it, I was *HOOKED* I could not put it down. I spent the last six nights staying up until almost 2 am reading. I have finished the first three and am now on the last book *Breaking Dawn*.

If you like Vampires, Werewolves, Romance and some action you'll like these books. The movie comes out November 21st.

Halloween!

2008-09-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

I am getting ready for Halloween. :)

As I type I am scanning my new cards. Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays. If I didn't enjoy shopping for others so much it would probably be my most favorite!

Ready for Christmas yet?

2008-09-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to get ready! Everything has just been so hectic at home and at work that I haven't had much time to do anything. I did manage to make these Christmas Cards not too long ago.

Seahawks & Raiders

2008-08-31T08:56:00.000-07:00

So we went to the Seahawks & Raiders Preseason game on Friday. It was fun although our seats were seperate.

Boys in the parking lot where we paid $40 to PARK!!!!! That just blew me away! Really.....it's gonna cost $40 just to have our van sitting there?

I had our almost 2 year old sitting with me. So I have LOTS of pictures of him. :) He does this crazy looking smile when he poses for pictures. But when you can capture the "natural" smile it's so much cuter.

The final score was Seahawks 23 - Raiders 16.

Shocking!

2008-08-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

So I went to my first ever Spokane Shock arena football game last week! It was fun, but I wasn't sitting with the most exciting of guys either. lol, Why is it when I'm with them that they totally hold back and just don't act normal???

The Shock won and will be hosting the Arena Cup on Monday! WooHoo!

(I really wanted one of the D-Fence banners but the kid in front of me kept grabbing them all when they were thrown into the crowd. He had at least SIX at the end of the game.)

I've been busy!

2008-08-19T16:22:00.000-07:00

On top of not only doing my job I have been doing my sister in laws job too. Since she broke her ankle at Candlebox I am her replacement. So I've been the librarian, school supply shopping, getting forms together to mail out, answering angry phone calls and other odd stuff. I actually got my craft room over half way clean and I actually got to gasp....*craft* in my craft room! :)

Here's what I've been up to~

I need a morning pick me up.....

2008-08-13T09:15:00.000-07:00

Coffee just isn't cutting it. I LOVE Kevin! All he has to do is ask...... ;)

Destash!

2008-08-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

Well I have been trying to clean my craft room the last couple of nights. It's not an easy task with five little boys running around, digging in stuff you really wish they would leave alone. It's starting to look a lot better. At least you can actually walk further than two feet inside the door. It is no where near being an actual crafting area just yet, but with a couple more nights of hard work it should be.

As I was cleaning I noticed that I have way too much stuff and am really in need of more storage areas. So in an attempt to make more room I have started listing stuff in my destash shop. It breaks my heart to depart with craft supplies (I like to hoard all I can!) but I really do need the room. I doubt hubby would be willing to give up the guest room to give me a second craft room.

It's finished!

2008-08-07T12:04:00.000-07:00

I worked on the butterfly barrette last night while baby razor was napping and again this morning while watching Goblet of Fire and I *finished* it! YAY!

Here's the pic's.............

Work in Progress

2008-08-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

This is what I have been working on the last couple of days. It's going to be a barrette. *IF* I would have worked on it this morning instead of playing on etsy and CC it could have been finished by now. But playing on line is so much fun!

What a weekend!

2008-08-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

It was pow-wow weekend here. That means everyone gets off of work early on Thursday and nobody comes to work on Monday!

I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked but I did get a few good ones!

This one is of my niece. She's a traditional dancer.

The man in the yellow is my Uncle. This was taken during the Chicken Dance special.

This other one was taken in between contests. I'm not sure who the guy is but I thought it was a good picture.

Beading Kits

2008-07-31T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the mini beading kits I have done up. I have also made up larger ones for myself and as gifts.

They are slightly larger than a credit card.

New Stuff for my Etsy Shop....

2008-07-29T11:55:00.001-07:00

Pictures of new stuff....

Hair Cut Day!

2008-07-29T11:47:00.000-07:00

So it was free hair cut day at child care today. My three oldest sons decided they all wanted mohawks. Here is son #3 with his new doo.

The WORST BEST day of my life!

2008-07-27T07:56:00.000-07:00

Friday started out with hubby and I dropping the kids off with my mother in law. Everything is going great but there's that little nagging feeling of something about to happen. I just ignore it. NOTHING is going to ruin this day!

3:00 rolls around. We are sitting on the lawn at the radio station and hubby and I (along with 18 other people) are listening to CandleBox play . When they get done we get to actually MEET them and chat for a bit! Again little nagging feeling comes along trying to ruin my day. I just ignore it as Kevin (singer) chats us up about myspace. :) It was the BEST feeling. (I still get excited thinking about it!)

We then head to The Knitting Factory to sit and wait for FOUR hours just so we could get a table for the show. (Sweet Potato fries with Maple Syurp Butter is delicious & that little naggin feeling left as I ate these!)

8:00 rolls around and we finally get in to get us our tables. Between our 2 groups we had a total of 5 mini tables. (big enough to hold 3 drinks and a shirt - lol) Show starts and there are 3 lead up bands before we get to see Candlebox perform their whole show.

As the bands play on and the drinks flow freely that little feeling comes back again. As I sit there next to the radio guys and my brother I see my brothers wife and my hubby's sister walking upstairs. I thought to myself I should go join them. Maybe the more sober one needed help with the other one. *little nagging from earlier that day was getting stronger* Then I thought naw......I'll sit here and enjoy my Mike's a little bit longer.

Then as London Get Down was finishing up their part, *it* happened! I got a text not even 2 mintues after thinking of joining my SIL's. The more sober one had slipped on the steps (two lights were out and you couldn't see the bottom step) and BROKE her ankle!!! *little nagging feeling is replaced with worry and guilt* Not only was she part way in the isle but it was the only public walkway to the smoking area. People were mad. It was sad that she had to not only deal with the pain of her ankle (which she had to go through surgey for) but she also had to sit there and listen to people sling racial remarks, and also deal with the club's representatives who were trying to get her to sign papers. (she refused and told them she would come back when she could read them properly)

By the time I walked her to the ambulance and got back to my table (that SIL was our ride home!) CandleBox was getting ready to come on stage. After a couple more drinks my nerves were calmed down enough to actually sit and watch the show.

We didn't make it home until well after 3 am. So even though it was one of the worst nights of my life it was also one of the best nights of my life. :)

Happy Anniversary!

2008-07-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

Today my hubby and I have been married for five years.

ANother Ice Cream Treasury!

2008-07-23T15:05:00.000-07:00

YAY!! My ice cream and cherries card is in it's 4th treasury!

This was one currated by aBreathofFrenchair.

We had a visitor last night!

2008-07-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

Ok, so even though we live out in the Boon Docks it's not everyday that we get to see deer this close to our house.

She started out by my lilac bush then moved over to the tree by our garden. My 1 1/2 year old LOVED looking at her. When his dad and brothers came from the other room to have a look they were all fighting over standing room at the sliding door. I'm glad I got my pictures taken *before* they found out she was out there! ;)

Tuesday!

2008-07-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I don't really have anything to say just yet (I will probably have more to say this afternoon!) so here's some baby cuteness for you!

Photo Holders

2008-07-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

So here are the three photo holders I got done on Wednesday.

So many choices so little time......

2008-07-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

What to do what to do........

I have all these pretty photo holders to bead and I don't know where to start! By bed time that night I had 3 beaded. :) I think that's pretty good myself. I'll try to post pictures of the beaded ones tomorrow.

Took some great pictures yesterday......

2008-07-16T14:04:00.001-07:00

Look at these shots I got! I love em!

First one of the moon & clouds~

Second one of the moon & clouds. This one is my favorite~

The sunset. It was so much prettier in person! ~ These two go side by side. In the middle there should be a space is for the tree that was blocking my view of getting a really great shot of the whole thing!

Today is a Good Day!

2008-07-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

Not only have I discovered this cool counter for The Half Blood Prince, but my Bestest Friend ever came out of no where (no computer land) and decided to find me on Myspace!! If you knew her you'd know just how excited I am. We used to be inseperable, but now we hardly ever get to talk or see each other. It's sad, but I have a feeling we will now be chatting more! Yay me!

Oh yeah......here's the counter I found! :)

Get this and other HP countdowns at LeakyNews.com

Bead Along~

2008-07-14T08:12:00.000-07:00

Today I started my first bead along on http://www.crafterscommunity.com/

At the end of this week it will look like this.

If you wanna bead along with us here's the link to the thread. http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/craft-alongs/22836-christmas-july-bead-along.html#post46559

Wind Storm '08!

2008-07-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

There was a big wind storm here yesterday! I think it started and fueled 6 wild fires. People were evacuated from their homes and I think it was 6 families that actually lost their homes. (that happened about an hour south of where I live)

Here are some pictures from where I live.

Tree outside the Wellness Center.

Softball and Buffalo Field.

Waves caused by the wind.

Cemetary #2.

I was trying to get a good picture of the flags.

Self portrait Thursday

2008-07-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

So here's my picture from this morning.

And here are my new shoes. Aren't they cute?

Today I have bought these.....

2008-07-09T14:01:00.001-07:00

I saw this on Flickr and thought it was so cute that I just *had* to have it!

It's made by SugarCake. She has LOTS of cute stuff in her shop!

I also made a trade today. In exchange for a pair of beaded hairsticks my youngest guy will be getting these.........

Both of these onsies are made by thebirchtree. Check out her shop! She makes a lot of great stuff!

Some new stuff.....

2008-07-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

Here's some stuff well it's new but it's not new. lol, I finished it a while ago but I just never took any pictures or anything. So here they are!

My Brother The Pyro Tech.....

2008-07-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

So my older brother (all 4 of 'em are older than me) is the Head Pyro Tech that does the fireworks here each year. I believe this is year 8. Here's a couple of pictures.

Driving Lessons.....

2008-06-25T13:42:00.000-07:00

I have found my newest favorite movie. Driving Lessons. (It came out on DVD last summer.)

Evie is played by Julie Walters and Ben is played by Rupert Grint.

Here's a link to the preview~ http://www.sonyclassics.com/drivinglessons/

Honey!

2008-06-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

This was one of my favorite songs in High School. I can't find this version on i tunes or in stores. I wish I still had my CD.

Lowes

2008-06-19T13:34:00.000-07:00

Everytime hubby and I get a babysitter we end up at Lowes! Never fails! I know we're lame. lol, at least this time I got a picture of a pretty flower.

Lilacs as Night.

2008-06-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

I have had my lilac bush for 5 years now. This is the first year it has bloomed! I took some pictures of it a few nights ago.

Craft Fair Set Up.

2008-06-06T09:35:00.001-07:00

This is what my table looked like this past weekend. I really need some display ideas!

This is the whole table.

This is my earrings case (gun case) and most of beadwork.

My beadwork and magnets.

Cards and Pins.

My mom's beadwork and my hats. She's in the upper part of the photo working on a pair of moccasins for my neice.

Self Portrait Thursday!

2008-06-05T09:24:00.000-07:00

Ok, so today is my first time participating! I think I took a very good picture. I usually have my eyes shut or I have like three chins or something that just makes me not look like *me*.

Here's my pic...

Clouds & Baseball

2008-06-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

My two oldest boys had a baseball game in Priest River, ID the other day. They got beat pretty badly but that didn't keep them from being optimistic about the next game! I believe the score was 15-5. Our score keeper stopped keeping score once it reached 13-3.

I swear the cloud in the right corner looked like a whale!

This cloud reminded me of a chubby fish I used to draw in high school.

Craft Fair This Weekend!

2008-05-31T18:15:00.000-07:00

Well the first day is OVER!!! Man was it a long day! Lots and lots of coffee! Lots of walk through traffic and a few buyers, but it was better than staying home all day!

In all there were 27 vendors there. Quite a few near us said they were not returning tomorrow. I for one am going back! I didn't make much, but I did make more than I would have sitting at home watching tv. :)

Bloomsday!

2008-05-27T18:50:00.000-07:00

This was a crazy run! It's over 7 miles long and by the time I made it to my car afterwards my pedometer said I had walked over 13 miles!

This is me (in the orange shirt! lol) and most of my hubby's family. (may 4, 2008)

All the people behind us.

Finally! The starting line after waiting over an hour and a half.

There are LOTS of groups that play on the sides of the road.

Doomsday Hill.

Hey! It's Gorilla & Rabbit! It looks like they added a Chicken to their group since we last saw them.

After walking for 2 hours and 40 minutes I finally get to the finish line! YAY!

Northern Cree Red and White

2008-05-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

Love this song!

Treasuries!!!

2008-05-20T17:28:00.000-07:00

I am in TWO treasuries!!! I'm lucky if I ever get into one!

The first is called "Walt would Love These" The items were chosen by lizajayne She chose my Princess Jasmine card.

The second one is called "The Broad and The Balls" These items were picked by BeadNestDesign She chose my Baseball Card for her treasury.

WooHoo!

2008-05-17T16:50:00.000-07:00

Wow, yesterday was a very productive day for me! I held an all day scrapbooking class from 7:30 am until 4 pm. can you believe I was the ONLY one there until 11:30? lol, at least I got a lot of cards made. I thought that if I was going to work for a day I may as well work on something for me. Here are some of the cards I made.

Work, work, work....

2008-05-01T12:20:00.000-07:00

hahaha......since my "office" is just a happening place to be and the "it" spot to be found I have NO time to do anything!! lol, actually that is the total opposite! Since I have become the librarian almost a year ago I have had a total of 7 patrons come in and check things out. When I tell people what I do they look at me confused and ask "we have a library?"

Since I rarely have something to do I have started a weekly scrapbooking get together for the local ladies. When I am not doing that I am making stuff like this......

2008-04-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm Leanna. I recently turned 29 years old, married for almost 5 wonderful years to the luckiest guy in the world. I am a full time librarian, crafter and I am a mom to five wonderful boys that range in age from 4 1/2 months to 8 years old. They are so much fun.

This is all of us except the baby at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle a couple of weeks ago. It was such a nice day! I think everyone and their Grandma decided to go to the zoo that day.

Well I'm new to blogs and I will try to update everyday!