Your Mother Should Know ...

I felt the earth shake under my feet ...

Well, okay, I actually slept through the 4.5 earthquake yesterday morning, but I was awake by the time it stopped.  Love that we have a single-story [aka ranch] house; they don't shake as much.  I got up and then went back to bed.  I didn't connect the early morning wakefulness with the quake until I was in the shower an hour later.  Robert didn't even realize we had one. 

After work last night I stretched out on the bed for a quick nap, and I noticed our smoke alarm dangling from the ceiling by the wires.  We couldn't figure out why; Robert played for 15 minutes and finally figured out it was fine.  Again, we didn't connect the dots with the earthquake until much later.  No real damage here -- one smoke alarm dislodged and a some kitchen trim dropped 1/4" from ceiling.  But that's it.  That and a dog who is a little more clingy!  :)

You don't bring me flowers anymore ...

I read a post earlier tonight about a husband who any woman would consider a keeper.  He makes homemade anniversary cards for his wife and has maintained that habit for years.  How cool is that?  Dear husband mine, you may not make me cards and you may not buy flowers very often, but you're a keeper, too.

I know I told you recently how much I appreciate you, but it bears repeating.  This week you went with Brenna and me to CHA -- three days of trade show and shopping in a pretty much female-dominated environment.   And you were there not for your own enjoyment but to help your wife and daughter.  You were there, quiet and steady, like always; taking pictures when we needed you to do so, or running errands, or just plain offering your arm. 

Yesterday you graciously allowed me to interrupt your day off -- and I'm sure you had plans for something -- to make a trip to Ikea for my new scrap table AND you put it together when we got it home.  Today, another day off for you, you lightened my load by doing some laundry, scrubbing the bathrooms, making dinner, and buffing the oil finish on my new table.  And these are more the norm than unusual events.

So, no, I don't see many flower deliveries anymore, and cards are infrequent.  We don't regularly go out on dates.  But everyday you show me that you care, and that you're willing to help in any way you can.  You know where all my flaws are, and you love me anyway.  I am indeed a very lucky woman, and you are certainly a keeper. 

I love you.

A little SLICE of Heaven!

Way to go, Making Memories!  My Slice arrived back home in record time, it cuts as it should,  and I even got some cool product as reimbursement for my mailing costs!  Color me happy -- and green and pink!  I can't wait to see what was wrong.  For now, though, it's nice to have the Slice cutting.

 

Just two more days until CHA and warmer weather.  Can spring be far behind?

Remember this ...

Remember this bit of scrapbooking goodness?

  

I finally had some time to open the box and play with it this month.  And it didn't work properly.  It would cut three or four pieces and then quit.  I turned it off and back on, I tried a different font card, I read the manual, I tried the recommended troubleshooting tips, I went to the website and read troubleshooting there.  I think the blade sensor is bad.  My troubleshooting ruled out the (1) operator, the SD card(s), and the mini computer (it can cut correctly), and the blade.  So I finally sent an email to customer support.  To be fair, the unnamed person or persons who were trying to help me via email do not know me.  They can't necessarily accept that I've already done my research and testing, that I can follow instructions; I understand that.  So I did as I was told, and I was told to do the same thing three different times.  After the third time, I told them it was time to try something different.  Now my unit is on its way back to the mother ship.  LOL  And I'm sure all will be well soon.  Making Memories is a great company with awesome customer service, and I trust that I will have a working Slice soon.  I can't wait.  I wasn't sure that I'd buy one, but now that I've tried one, I'm hooked!

Good grief!

Someone needs to tell this woman to update her blog for goodness sake!  ;)  What can I say?  Between work, the DixiePieces' forum, Facebook, scrapbooking and life, my time seems to fly by!  Has anyone figured out how to convince the body that it really doesn't require sleep?

Today I caught an afternoon matinee with my BFF.  Rating:  4D out of 5 star.  I know you probably don't understand my rating system, but you probably understand the star system.  Don't ask about the letter designation unless you really want to know.  It could be a spoiler for you.  ;)  Anyway, Eastwood did not disappoint!

I've been scrapping lately, and here's one I finished in December and still love.  This is based on a Cathy Zielske sketch from the BPS Design Your Life class I took last quarter.  Loved the class and have completed all but two of my homework projects.  I just didn't get the photos taken and uploaded in the class gallery.  But I finished, Cathy!  :)