New Year's Resolutions

I have thought long and hard about our family new year's resolution and my personal resolution. I am a fairly organized person but because I work two jobs and have all the family things going on too my home tends to get a little messy sometimes. Mike and I decided that the girls are going to help out more around the house. They are at an age where they should be helping more around the house. So we have decided that there will be no tv until their rooms are picked up. And each one of them will have a specific chore to do every week. As for me I am going to try to use my time more efficiently. Just try not to procrastinate as much. Sometimes that can be hard when you are tired but I just need to get things done and then I can rest. We have also decided to join the YMCA. Less tv sounds like a good thing to me! Then we have decided to have a short family prayer time before bed every night. We have always said prayers with the girls before bed but we haven't been as consistent lately. If you don't give them a firm foundation how can you expect them to make the

right choices later?

What are your resolutions?

Sisters

My sister's birthday was yesterday, she just turned 29. I am so proud of her. She has had a lot of challenges with her health and school and she has never given up, though at times I am sure she wanted to. She just keeps plugging away. We are so lucky to have a supportive family. My mom and dad have taught us so much about life...common sense stuff...but more importantly they have taught us that life is nothing without a relationship with the Lord. When times get tough and we always turn to prayer and He helps us through it. Sure we are not with out out disagreements with each other but I thank God for my family everyday.

Family Book

Here are a few pictures of a book I made my brother and sister in-law for Christmas. Bobunny came out with these great word chipboard books. I chose family but they have them in Baby, Friend, Party, Love and Believe. This paper I used is new from K & Company. I thought it looked fun and adventurous, which is great because the bro and sis I made it for have 12 kiddos! Their life is definitely an adventure! I tried to get some good shots of the book but it was a bit difficult. I don't think these pics do the book justice but you get the idea. I was very sneaky about getting current photos of everyone. At Thanksgiving I made them all pose for me so I was able to get everyone. then I filled in on other pages with some pics I already had. They really liked this gift. It was a lot of fun to make and I am glad they like it!

Perpetual Date Book

I made a perpetual date book for my mother in-law for Christmas. I totally cased this idea from my friend Nikki she made one for an aunt of hers. The book is a 6x6 3-ring Bobunny chipboard album. I just love those little things! Bobunny puts out such a great line. Any whoo...the paper is from K & Company. I liked the colors and patterns, they reminded me of my mother in-law. I made pockets for each month and a card that slips into each one states the month and "dates to remember"at the top. I had a few extra pages so I included photos of our family. I think she liked it...well, gotta go do some after Christmas organizing. Have a good night!

Best Presents

Here are the best presents ever! I thank God for them every day. I pray that we raise strong, compassionate, God loving, responsible young ladies. All we can do as a parent is lead by example and pray for the best. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you a safe and happy new year!

80's Layout

This was such a fun layout to do. This is actually a gift for a gal in my office. Every year she has an80's party and I thought this would be a fun layout to help her get her "80's album" started. The sticker embellishments are from Jolee's and the paper is new from KI. I thought the colors were perfect for the 80's. On the bottom of the second page I don't know if you can tell but those are leg warmers...LOL...remember those? Well Mike and I need to wrap presents so I am off to do that. Thanks for stopping in!

I have been tagged!

I have been tagged by Emily to tell you 7 things you may or may not know about me...so here we go!

1. My middle name is Mischael (pronounced Michelle) it is my mom's middle name too!

2. I would love to be published some day.

3. I was scared to death of dogs as a little girl...if I was around one I would freeze up and not move a muscle. My dad would have to come and get me and take me away from the animal!

4. I love to sing karaoke with my husband.

5. I love to read religious books about my catholic faith.

6. My sister and I quote chick flick movie lines all the time.

7. I am usually the only parent at school plays or programs that will crawl around on the floor to get a good shot of my kid performing!

Now I have to pass on the fun to others so I am tagging Lynette, Michele, & JoEtta (this might force Jo to finish her blog :D )