Spring in the Air

It has Been Beautiful here in Virginia the past few days. Mid to upper 50's in February. I can't believe we haven't had a ground covering snow all Winter. KoKo is our Umbrella Cock-a-too. He loves to walk the railing of the deck and be outside. He has an unbelievable personality. We rescued him in Florida. He is 5 years old a had a few bad habits. I felt so sorry for him. He was in a garage in Florida with fans blowing on him. We took a risk and brought him home. Needless to say we LOVE him. He is a sweet bird. He talks, sings, yells (that would be a bad habit), dances, and loves to play tug-of-war.

Check it out!

There is a HOT New scrapbooking web store/community that I am ADDICTED to!

Go to Tally Scrapper to see my layouts from the retreat. Simply click on the Gallery button. I am Cropalicious! The LOs are titled "Mischief, FABULOUS, and The Gals"

We had a great time at the retreat. The view was magnificent. The river was nearly frozen on top. Slept on a king sized water bed for the first time in 10 years. I was sea sick! Every time either I or Tricia would move we'd say "Sorry". I Soooo love my bed!

Ready to go!

I am all packed and ready to go! I'll be cropping from 11:00am Friday till noon on Sunday. I hope to get a lot done. There is a computer at the lodge, so I maybe able to post something.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Friendship

I think that life teaches you how to be a friend even in the hardest of times. This is Melissa my BFF. She is engaged to my husband's brother. To make a long story short... Jamie and I have been trying to concieve a child for a LONG time, we are now in our 6th month of infertility treatments. Yesterday I found out that Melissa is pregnant with her second. Of course I was upset. Not upset that she was pregnant. I am happy for her, but even more upset with myself. It stinks to feel inadequate as a women. We have yearned for a baby and it seems so easy for the ones around us. I know as a Friend I need and will support her, smile for her. and be there 100%. After all her biggest concern was my heartache.

Then there was Tricia my other BFF right there to pick me up and make me Smile!

Nothing like a good scrapbooking retreat to brighten your spirits! Tricia and I are heading of to a Lodge with 9 other women for a weekend of cropping! It is going to be fun! I would like to finish up 2006! We check in Friday!

Picked up some card board letters at Recollections when I was in Northern Va. with Tricia and Christine. Here is the finished product. I must say I really like the Mod-Podge, I can't wait to try some canvas scrappin art. I put these beauties on a shelf in our entry way.

Here are some recent layouts!!!!

Rewarding Career...

For all who do not know, I am a Therapist and the Director of Rehab. Here is my team (minus one). We are taking a picture with one of our rehab graduates. This man recovered after a severe car accident that was not his fault. He had a multitude of injuries. He went through 4 months of therapy 5 days a week. It was so wonderful to visit him at his home for his Birthday. It is a nice feeling to know that you have a positive impact on each and every patient's life. I am fortunate to what I LOVE! Helping others.