Friday, April 30, 2010
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Day 328: Pottery
Yesterday Vince and I decided it might be our last chance to hit the bazaar together, so we headed down there for a couple hours. I've been wanting some pottery since I first laid my eyes on the cute little venue, so I finally picked up a couple pieces. I'll have to take a picture of the ones I bought when we get home. Aren't they all so pretty?
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Day 327: Earthquake
It happened again! Last year we had a huge earthquake in the middle of the night that freaked me out. We hadn't had any rocket attacks yet, so that's what I thought it was. My whole room shook like crazy and everything fell off the walls. The same thing happened this time just over in the Hindu Kush mountains. I thought it was a helicopter taking off, but the vibrating got stronger and stronger and wouldn't go away for what seemed like the longest time. About an hour afterwards I saw reports on the CNN news from Kabul. The guys said he's from California and has never felt anything like it. I just imagine those pictures of California where houses fall into giant pits and slide off hillsides and start huge fires. Luckily we don't have any mansions to fall into holes, but I do have a little shack that might disappear if a whole did open up! EEK!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Day 311: Long Time No Blog
Okay, so I'm sure you've guessed by now that I'm back in Afghanistan. Since coming back over here it's been a whirlwind of getting things ready to ship home. I also left my camera back there at home, so I don't have any pictures to share. I mailed three big trunks home yesterday too. Two of those were my scrappin' supplies. I feel totally lost without all my crafty things around me. I have just four days left to move out of my room and into the tents on the other side of the base. I'm really not looking forward to that. The buses only run once an hour at night, so it's really going to be annoying having to plan my day around a sparse bus route. I'm already working 12-14 hours a day. I'm exhausted, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Day 274: She Gets Me
O-M-G! Look what Chelsea did! We totally ransacked Hobby Lobby yesterday with our coupons. I'm so proud! :-) I love having someone in the family that I can go on and on to about how cute buttons and ribbons can be. She gets me!
Thank You, Liz
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Day 268: Hair Today Gone Tomorrow
Someone needs a hair cut and has way too many toys...
Ahhh.... much better. I just wish she'd sit still for the picture.
Ahhh.... much better. I just wish she'd sit still for the picture.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Day 267: Back to School
Remember when I took Sam to school last year? She's still making goofy faces when I snap pictures, but other than that she looks SOOOO different from her picture last year. She's taller than me now! It's hard to believe. 
Picking her up from school is one of my favorite things to do when I'm home. Popie drove us to school this time, so I played photographer on the way.
Picking her up from school is one of my favorite things to do when I'm home. Popie drove us to school this time, so I played photographer on the way. Look at all the crap she has to bring with her. Today she took FOUR bags!
And my jet-lagged super model passenger pose:
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Day 265: Flowers
Vince sent me flowers today in every shade of PINK! Isn't he the sweetest? I miss him so much it makes me feel sick.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Day 264: I'm Pooped
I feel like I'm time traveling when I go through so many time zones. It really makes me so sleepy. I hear it takes one full day to adjust for every hour difference you change. If that's the case I'll spend my entire R&R sleeping. I'm so glad I have this world clock feature on my iPod. I feel like I don't even know what day it is any more. I'm POOPED!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Day 263: Kuwait to Germany
Ugh! It was so hot and humid in Kuwait this morning. Between the super cold tents we slept in (for three hours) and the hot wet air outside I just couldn't stop wheezing. It made me a little nervous, but I had my inhaler on hand. The aid station isn't manned 24/7, so I really had no choice anyhow. We all had to meet back up in the morning to get information on our flights and the customs process. After the meeting I went to Subway for something to take along with me including these ketchup flavored chips. 
Next stop.... U.S.A.!
During the meeting they asked for volunteers. Of course no one wanted to, so stuck my hand up and made my way to the sign in sheet. I found out that I'd volunteered for "push duty". That meant that I was directing traffic in the customs area and on the air plane. That's not too bad. I thought it might be for something more awful. They rewarded the volunteers with first class seating on the plane later, so it was well worth it. It was during my customs inspection that I discovered all the little notes that Vince had hidden among all of my things. 
After customs we made our way through a long maze where they kept us in confinement for hours until it was time to load the buses headed for the plane. 
The bus ride was super long and cramped with no bathroom, but once we got on the plane I quickly fell asleep. In no time we were in Germany where we all got off for a couple of hours while the plane refueled, changed crews and restocked. I also refueled with a semi-yummy "hot dog".
After customs we made our way through a long maze where they kept us in confinement for hours until it was time to load the buses headed for the plane. The bus ride was super long and cramped with no bathroom, but once we got on the plane I quickly fell asleep. In no time we were in Germany where we all got off for a couple of hours while the plane refueled, changed crews and restocked. I also refueled with a semi-yummy "hot dog".Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Day 262: Afghanistan to Kuwait
Well, I just made it to Kuwait. I've only completed the first leg of my trip back home for R&R, but I'm already sick of traveling. At least we can unload our heavy and bulky body armor here. They even have a McDonald's, KFC, Subway, Pizza Hut and donut shop. I haven't eaten at McD's in YEARS. I just never was at the top of my list, but I was drawn straight to it here.
P.S. It was 135 degrees here today!
P.S. It was 135 degrees here today!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Day 258: Hello Card
Cardstock: Bazzill; Pattered Paper: Scenic Route; Ribbon: American Crafts; Button: Creative Cafe; Floss: Karen Foster; Cardstock Sticker Strip: Scenic Route; Alpha Stickers: Paper Trunk; Border Punch: Fiskar's
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Day 256: Scrap Strip Mini
I had a ton of little scraps, so I just HAD to make another scrap strip card. After cutting two A2 card bases from a sheet of 12x12 there's always a strip left over to make a mini.
Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Basic Grey; Ribbon: American Crafts; Flowers: Prima; Button & Gems: Craft Supply; Floss: Karen Foster
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Day 255: Butterfly in Lemonade
I just loved the butterfly from the card a couple days ago so much I made the card in Lemonade (Basic Grey). Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Basic Grey; Ribbon: American Crafts; Flower: Prima; Floss: Karen Foster; Button: Etsy; Brads: Basic Grey; Gems: Craft Supply; Butterfly Die Cut: Making Memories Slice
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Day 253: Butterfly in Eva
Just about EVERYTHING in this card is from Liz. I really hope she likes it!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Day 252: Celebrate Card
Celebrate Card
Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Scenic Route; Ribbon: American Crafts; Buttons: Basic Grey; Floss: Karen Foster; Border Punch: Fiskar's; RubOn: Scenic Route
Friday, August 7, 2009
Day 251: Thank You Card
Thank You Card
Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper, RubOn: Scenic Route; Ribbon: Craft Supply; Buttons: Creative Cafe, Basic Grey; Floss: Karen Foster; Marker: Stampin Up!
Day 250: Mini Cards
Mini 3x3 Cards
Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper, RubOns, Chipboard: Scenic Route; Ribbon: American Crafts; Floss: Karen Foster; Buttons: Basic Grey, Etsy; Alpha Stickers: Paper Trunk; Border Punch: Fiskar's
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Day 246: My Turn
I figure that I'd better post a card since Vince is starting to hog my blog. That sounds like a good scrapbook layout... "Vince the Blog Hog". He always gets more comments than I do too. He says I'm jealous... :-) Anyway, I've started to make a collection of cards for the lovely Liz. She's a super awesome sweet lady that has "adopted" me for my deployment. Now that gives Vince something to be jealous about. Neener! Neener! Neener!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Day 245: Poker Card
Vince is on a roll. He made another card. He even takes the photos for his cards. He thinks he's sooooooo professional now. His head is getting huge. I have to remind him that he's not a big deal like me until he gets published too. LOL! Wait 'til he reads this.... :-)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Day 243: Embellishment Jars
Okay, so they're not really supposed to be embellishment jars, but Vince made it so. They had (Renuzit) potpouri in them originally. The tops are cut out to release the scent, so Vince fashioned fun fabric under the lid to keep my little buttons from falling out. I really love them! Aren't they the cutest!?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Day 241: Laugh Out Loud Card
Man, my mojo is really working this week. I always feel more inspired when I have bright fun colors to work with though. They just make me feel good. I used my Slice to make the heart on this card. I made the photo corners by cutting a square in half for both pieces then used my corner rounder for the scallops before off-setting and adhering them to the card.
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