My early Christmas present

I mentioned to Jason a few days ago how I thought this device would be really cool to own...

Today, I received this email:

"I am going to buy you the Kindle Reading Device as an early Christmas present...a) Because I can, and b) Because I love you. It should arrive tomorrow. Love, Me (Jason)"

Yep...just like that. I am so excited I already have three books I want to read (short, "fun" books) and with Jason going ocean fishing for the long weekend, I will have plenty of time to read. Are you doing anything fun for the Labor Day weekend? Besides playing with my new toy, I will actually have a lot to do. I have been helping my mom with her vinyl business, I am designing/editing graphic images. This weekend should be pretty productive for vinyl cutting.

We have a family reunion at our house in a few weeks so getting the house "Tip Top" is first priority!

I also purchased a new stamp set from Paper Trey Ink. I will show you the card once it is finished.

Have a great weekend!

Fun Find

So i'm starting to come down from my Edward and Bella high and I stumbled onto THIS on Etsy. Oh, my-how much fun are these? I am SO tempted. Maybe i'll just have to make my own...

Design Quiz

Ever wondered what type of home design "style" you are?

Take this quiz to find out. I took this quiz twice just for curiousity sake and I discovered that I am a "World Traveler" which I think is pretty accurate considering I have a bunch of pieces that were collected from all over. The second time I took the quiz it said that I was "Classic Chic" the only part about this style that related to me was that it said I was meticulous in planning my design strategy and that I thought through my plan carefully (which is me to a "T")

Anyway, it's a fun quiz...give it a try!

Finished!

Last night I finished Breaking Dawn. It was such a great story, but I am glad to be done. Now I can move on with my life...at least for a while. Jason has never seen me so involved in a book before (remember he was out of town when I read the first three) He started teasing me last night as I was reading and cooking dinner at the same time. Later, he asked me if Stephenie Meyer had any other books out and I told him yes. He then said to me "So when are you going to start reading her other books?" I told him not for a while. I am going to give myself a break since I get so involved it's like a sickness.

Now that my main focus in life is over, I might actually get some stuff done.

Can't talk now...

gotta read. I have been too focused on BREAKING DAWN to concentrate on anything else. Sorry for neglecting you...but I can't help it.

New Blog

Janette and I started a new blog dedicated to eating and living healthy (well, at least we try) you can find it at healthychix.wordpress.com. Come check it out.
I am trying my hardest to exercise more often and be aware of what I eat. My goal is to run a 5k in the upcoming months.

Meantime...on the home front we are settling back into our daily work life. Our vacation was much needed. You know you're having a restful vacation when you forget what day it is and you sleep until noon. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of our vacation our camera had some "technical difficulties" aka no memory card and a dead battery. Fear not, you can check out pictures on shaffersmiles.blogspot.com or my sister's blog.

More to come

Remembering Bob

Today marks two years since Bob passed away. Sometimes it seems longer, and sometimes it feels like just yesterday. The weather today is exactly how I remember it--not a cloud in the sky, a wonderful summer scent, and sunny--just like his personality.

I still have his name and phone number programmed into my cell phone, and when you call you will hear "Don't Worry Be Happy" while you wait for me to answer. It is a constant reminder to myself that life is to be enjoyed. He would have wanted us not to worry...but be happy.

So many memories...
I love you Bob