First Post of 2010

Our year is off to a running start! The kids are back at school, Prince Charming finally came home for a couple of weeks, and I have been creating! What a wonderful feeling! When this last fall hit, I hit a slump. I was so busy with the kids' activities, taking care of the house (and all that comes with it), and I had little time to create. Everyone needs something that they can do that will leave them feeling refreshed and encouraged. Scrapping is my refreshment. So, I started creating again :) I will post some pictures tomorrow. We have been below freezing for the last few days, but tomorrow we are going to have a heat wave (36 degrees - break out swimsuits) and I am going to venture out to take some photos of the things I have been working on. I am so excited to show you. I am now blocking time out of my days to scrap, and that includes blogging. I have been so awful over the last few months. This year is going to be - Refreshing! That is my word for 2010.

Refreshing means:

1. To give new vigor or spirit to.
2. To give new freshness or brightness to; restore.
3. To freshen up.
4. To renew by stimulation: refresh one's memory.
5. To fill up again; replenish.

Yes! That is my word!

I am working on a layout tonight with my word. I have been checking out some new places lately, and I have to tell you about ScrapFIT. If you enjoy challenges with prizes, come check it out. The challenges are called workouts *giggle*, and the sponsors are out of this world. How about some Nikki Sivils??? Jillibean Soup??? Plus, there are some kit clubs that are sponsoring also.

The place is filled with wonderful talent, amazing ladies, and breathtaking inspiration! Right now, there is an online crop going on. The challenges are fabulous! One of which is to find our word for the year and create a layout about it. Seriously, drop by and join in the fun!!

This month, I have a card in CARDS magazine! Squuuueeeaaaallll! It is my first pub in a print magazine. It was exciting to open a magazine that I love dearly, and see one of my cards in it. I have a couple more in the next couple of months also. It is going to be such a great scrappy year!

Today is 3 weeks since my um...mishap. They removed 15 stitches from my arm, and I now sport a very elegant black brace with velcro closures! At least it is black, and goes with everything :) I started occupational therapy today and will continue going twice a week for 6-8 weeks. I didn't realize how much movement I had lost. But, it's going to be so good to work with an OT. I go back in on the 18th to the surgeon. I know the check up is going to yield fantastic results!

I hope and pray that in 2010 you will be abundantly blessed. May you find happiness, joy, and peace.