Off to the movies again

Yep we went to see Monster House. I found it quite funny. The kids found it scary.LOL. It really wasn't your average cartoon movie. I'm not sure the kids really enjoyed it much I think they wished they chose a different one after all.
Not much else happening, I'm doing a LO for Kim at Scrap Happy as part of a photo swap we organized. Love the photo she sent and It's coming along really good, I think.
If you would like to be involved in some cool things pop over to Scrap Happy and join the forum, they are the nicest bunch of girls and the DT is so inspiring. Not just cause I'm on it either. LOL. Join up and say hello then jump into a challenge and win some cool prizes or join a swap. There's lots of fun things happening.
Trish

Special message

I have completed a small 8 x 8 page for a small boy who is suffering from leukemia and has to be away from home for 2 months getting treatment. Andrea a friend of his mum Maree sent out a call over the net for people to help her complete an ABC album to give him a reminder of some of the things he loves and to give them some joy in these tough times. Here is my page - I had the letter H for Home. I know the scrapping community is such a giving one and if you think you would like to help and would like to do a small page for them...Leave a message and I will put you in touch with Andrea.

See ya

Trish

Quick post

as my Creating Keepsakes came in the mail yesterday and I had my first ever layout in it. Not my usual style, a bit simpler, but I love it anyway. I love trying out different styles and I have a few coming out that are a bit of a simpler style. They are so much quicker to complete. LOL gotta love that when your so busy. Anyway here it is but this mag is so good ATM you should go and check it out for yourselves it should be in the Newsagents soon.

See ya

Trish

It the holidays

again.............so of course we are doing our usual rounds of all the kids movies.
Even though I'm snowed under with stuff I have to get done I would never skip the movies with my 3 youngest. Today it was 'The Barnyard' didn't expect much and it really wasn't much. The kids enjoyed it but didn't rave about it. Next time it looks like we are going to 'Monster House' now that looks good.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend Anna on the sad passing of your dear father.

Trish

A tag from Kathy

1. Which famous person would you most like to learn that you are descended from?
Einstein (SP?) I would love to know some brainy genes are in here somewhere.

2. Which famous person would you hate to learn that you are descended from?
Hitler, and any other nasties!

3. If you could be ancestor to any living famous person, who would it be and why?
An Australian Prime Minister, how cool someone in power.

4. If you could go back in time and meet any known ancestor(s) of yours, who would it be?
my Grandmothers Parents, they sound like they were really nice.

That's it a nice short one. Not taging anyone though. lol.
Trish

Congratulations

to Amelia McIvor and Katja Shnider as they both got runners up in the Memory Makers Masters Competition. Well done to you both. This was one competition I thought about entering this year, but didn't. LOL. It's a very big worry not to get your LO back, next year I might get around to it, who knows. I have other things on my plate ATM, all exciting and all good!!!!! The first of which is a Scrapping Day my sister and I are holding here in Wodonga on the 19th of November. We advertised in the local newspaper and had an overwhelming response. This could end up being a really big day, which is so nice. There is a couple of small local shops who run classes and I don't want to step on any toes with teachers, especially my friend Marie, but I felt it was time for me to do something in my own area after being here there and everywhere, learning and teaching. Many people know my name and work now due to having my work published and being a Master this past year, so time to cash in on that a bit maybe. LOL that sounds bad, what I mean is I have learnt a lot and had many more experiences this past year, many of them due to being a Master and so now I feel I have something more to offer others, and I would like to start doing this close to home. I'm working on some exciting stuff with SM too and other exciting plans but can't reveal all just yet so stay tuned. LOL.
Trish
(ps have to stay positive or life could get me down)

Other things

I know I said I would post some more layouts from the retreat but as usuall other things have come up. Tara and I are working on a local workshop day and the numbers are looking really good and we have only just advertised in the local paper, it's looking like it will be very succesful. I know I have been asked by many 'where do you teach' but up untill now I haven't done much teaching locally, so we decided it was about time to do something about that. I also have a couple of big exciting projects for next year that I'm working on, but will share more on that later. So once again life is really busy and I 'm not having much time to blog but will try to at least once or twice a week.

Many of you might not know but my eldest son Luke was born at 33 weeks after suffering a stroke in utero. He wasn't expected to live, but did and he is the nicest most charming and caring boy in the world. Recently he has begun to work at a local cafe, doing a school based appretiship and we have been discussing him getting his licence as he is nearly 17 and can get his learners. Because of his physical disabilities we have had to have reports done by doctors, OT and Optometrist to ensure he is safe in the work place. All his life we have discussed the possibility that he may never be alloud to drive because of his disabilities, hoping to prepare him for the prospect, but last week he had his first optometrist visit and it went really well the doctor told us that if the next test went as well there would be no problems with him driving. Yay we got quite excited at the idea he would be able to drive after all, discussing lessons and stuff?!!?!? We went for the other tests yesterdaybut the very worst worst was confirmed, he will never drive a car!!!!!! It just breaks my heart for him he was devistated and very upset. The optomitrist was very very considerate of Luke's feeling and broke the news to me privatly, so I could dicuss it with Luke myself in private, he was very informative and described where and to what extent his damaged brain was effecting his vision. He realised what a huge thing this was for anyone but especially a young man as they are so into cars and things like that. It was so upseting!!!! I'm still crying for him. It is such a huge step into independance for anyone, your first car, being able to drive yourself and mates wherever and whenever you want, joy's Luke will never know.

Sorry for a down post but I'm truly sad today, next one will be better.

Trish