Wanted to post this really quick too. It's the tag I'm making for a swap I'm in at 2 peas. Heidi's Swapp to be exact lol. I hope the girls like em and I can't wait to get theirs! 15 of us, a few different from last time but the rest are the same. Can't wait to see the ideas, I get so motivated by them.....

Steve Irwin Tribute Page....

Felt really good to finally get this completed. Hopefully it will mean a lot to his family. There are 85 of us over at Two Peas doing this tribute album, and I think it will turn out nicely. I hope that the journaling is visible on here, if not I'll come back and add it as I won't be keeping the original copy. First layout I've ever completed for another person's album, but I thought it was so important, I had to do it. I know if my father had passed away and I got to look through a bunch of photos of how he touched others' lives, I would love it, so hopefully they will too. Or at least it will bring a bit of comfort maybe.

My wedding is totally turning into a disaster. Finally, finally, after many many delays.....3 weeks before the wedding...... we get started on the invitations and I can not get them to print correctly. I must have already wasted 50 sheets of vellum. It's ridiculous. I'm getting very frustrated and it makes me just want to call the whole thing off. At least for a little while.

I have been so busy I haven't been able to update. Was out of town at Ceasars Poconos Resort for this beautiful gal's wedding last weekend. That's her and our best man Christopher Robin (her brother). The cremony was absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately the reception got a little messed up. Big miscommunication between the resort and the bride and groom. Shuttling entire wedding between two different resorts. The bride did not even get to dance with her father or new husband. It was very sad. But she made a BEAUTIFUL bride!

I had to go and pay for the retreat we're going to this weekend in Livonia, so since the Scrapbook Zone is only ten minutes from there, I had to stop in. I didn't have long because I was on my way to class, but boy did I do some damage. They had EVERYTHING! And good prices. Rhonna Ferrar stamps for only $14.99! The place is huge and they have a dollar section. Another bonus? Coupons every month. Yeah buddy. I'm all over that place. I've found my new favorite LSS. (Of course I'll still be visiting my other faves lol)

We will never forget...... may God bless and bring peace to everyone affected. Five years later, it still seems like yesterday.

Suri Has Finally Arrived

Ok, as much as I hate (absolutely despise) Tom Cruise...... his daughter is just gorgeous!!! And doesn't Katie look just great in this photo? I'll have to go dig up the ones of Brad and Angelina's baby because I just love them and it wouldn't be right to showcase Tom-who-I-hate 's baby if not showing beautiful Shiloh :)

Now Shiloh is one cute baby! Look at those lips! Ooh, also wanted to add this here for the future generations. Gas is finally back down! After reaching the all time high of $3.05 around here this summer, we're finally back to a much better $2.48. Still a ripoff. I'm only 27, but when I started driving at 16 gas was like $1.05 a gallon. You could put $3 and be good for a few days lol. You're lucky now if that will take you to the next city.

Steve Irwin, the Crocadile Hunter, was killed today while filming a series about the Ocean's Deadliest. He was hit by a stingray barb in the chest and it struck his heart. What a tragedy, he was so full of life and loved what he did. At least that's some comfort. He died totally in his element. Rest in Peace.

2 Peas Challenge: What would you do today if you could do anything you have a deep desire to do? If you had the means, what would you do?

There are a few worldly things I'd want to take care of. As in, bring the troops home, end hunger...that kind of thing. But if I'm thinking more personally, then I would get my brother out of the slump he's currently in. He's at a low point right now and he just needs a good bit of help to get him out of it. I'd also hook my mom up with all kinds of good stuff. She is an awesome, awesome person and deserves only the best. She really does not give herself enough credit. She's like an angel on earth. Such a huge heart.

Yeah buddy, it's football season! Last year we went to the Homecoming game, and we were wanting to go so badly to the Michigan/Ohio State game this year, but unfortunately it's not gonna happen. I love Michigan Football. I think it came from the years growing up where we'd visit Aunt Ronda and Uncle Jim. There would always be a Michigan game on, or a Michigan decal on the patio door, license plates....the works without being tacky. Uncle Jim and then my cousin Jimmy (his son) attended U of M. I think this is the reason I've always wanted to attend myself- I never actually thought I'd be close though. But, right now I'm rockin a 4.0 so hopefully I can at least keep it close to that and be able to transfer in a few years with no problems whatsoever. The thought makes me want to jump for joy. I mean, there isn't really a feeling that compares to being at a college football game. Even if you don't go there, if it's your team, you enter with a huge sense of pride. It's almost overwhelming. Go Blue!!!!!!!