Wednesday, August 18, 2010

BEES ARE FLYING DEATH MONKEYS!!



IT'S OFFICIAL! I HATE BEES!!!!

Okay who am I kidding if you've known me for any amount of time I've always hated bees!!!
Before I was ever stung, I hated them. After I was stung, I hated them. To this day, I hate them.




Yes HATE! I realize this is a very strong word but I mean it! I hate the honey that they make I hate the sound their creepy little wings make, they're ugly and I dont' care what you say THEY'RE MEAN!!!!!!!!!



To give you a small perspective: Yes! I have called my husband home from work to kill a wasp in my home. Yes! I have pulled over on the Interstate because a bee was in my car, Yes! I realize I'm bigger than them and can literally squash them like the evil little bug that they are and yet they can cause me to curl into the fetal position and bawl like a baby



Now these little evil eath monkeys actually have justified my feelings yesterday, when they decided to attack (YES ATTACK) my nephew!!! He's 5 and had the unfortunate luck of finding the evil demon's den under a plant. (For those of you that didnt' know... yes those horrible flying stingers of doom actually can and do nest in the ground sometimes)



Not enjoying the displacement of their roof, the bees/wasps? not sure which they were but I believe they were wasps, decided to take it out on every kid in the neighborhood and must have decided that my nephew was the ring leader because they put a big fat target on him and attacked.





Those little effers continued to chase him into his home and sting him again and again. The EMT stopped counting when taking the notes. We're guessing probably anywhere from 15 to a couple dozen.




Thank God in Heaven he is fine and well, but my hatred for the little pests have now spread.






btw: Yes I realize that w/out them we wouldn't have the gorgeous flowers we have and I realize that honey is used in many things but guess what... thank you to all the bee caretakers out there... I'm not one of them and I get to hate the little buggers! To each their own right?! :O)

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Fun with Picasa 3

Here are a few of the BabyBump pics of our soon-to-be Lily Joy.
(All editing was done in Picasa3)

August 14.2010
34 Weeks 2 Days












Monday, May 3, 2010

Eau Claire 2mi Fun Run/ half Marathon



WHAT A TRIP!!!


If you ever feel like being surrounded by 1700 people sending nothing but love and excitement your way, I would HIGHLY suggest stopping by/participating in the Eau Claire Marathon celebrations next year!!


I changed my plans from running the 1/2 this year as baby #2 has put a slight damper on training. But decided to do the 2 mile fun run(walk) instead.


VERY Glad I did.


Was a lot of fun, felt great to finish and felt even better to see friends run in from the 1/2 marathon!


Cassie & Jen did AMAZING! Both coming in less than 2.5 hrs and running the entire distance!! SO PROUD! These ladies Rocked it out! I only hope that I can be next to them next year!


Friday, April 9, 2010


IT'S SWAP TIME AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

This one we're doing a little different.

Only 1 round
Only 1 type of Card
Pick your choice of Card category.

Number of Cards will depend on participants.
(# of participants plus 1)

Please make cards standard size 4.25x5.5, or square (larger than 4")

Also please include at least 1 embellishment
(i.e. ribbon, button, gems, brads, flowersoft etc.)
Any brand stamp/paper acceptable- this is not a CTMH only swap

Please email/call me to let me know you are participating by MAY 1, 2010

CARDS WILL BE DUE TO ME BY TUESDAY JUNE 1, 2010
**This is the Tuesday after memorial day so you'll have a nice long 3 day weekend to finish up your cards just before the due date

If you are unable to complete your cards, please try to find an angel to complete your cards or call me to let me know.
I will not be taking on other cards so if someone does not complete their intended cards, we will each just get extra of our own back.

Cards will be sent out Thursday June 3rd.

**If you are mailing your cards to me, please send a check with the same amount of postage so that I may return the cards to you.

Looking forward to all of the great ideas!!
Feel free to email/call with any questions.
participating so far:
1. ME (humorous)
2. SUSAN (Sympathy)
3.RACHEL
4.

I'M BACK

So nothing new to report, but I know I havn't posted in WAAAAY to long.

The Marathon is not a forsure thing anymore, now that we're expecting baby #2 in September.
I havn't 100% decided to not participate, but seriously questioning my conditioning at this point.

Crafting was on a heidous for a couple months, but thanks to an AMAZINGLY SCRAPTABULOUS weekend w/ The DIVAs. My ambition to craft is back and I'm ready to get going again! ***Is it almost time for SWAP time again???? I'm thinking maybe!!***



Wishing you all a Scraptabulous Day!



Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

137 Days & Counting

Just a quick update before I head to bed...
2 more miles closer to New Orleans :o) ... and 137 days until the Eau Claire 1/2 marathon!
Training is going well this week. I'm up to running 5 minutes, walking 1 for 1/2 an hour straight. Not bad for someone who 5 weeks prior didn't run and didn't like running!
Have to insert my lil' shout out to Russell! This season's winner of So You Think You Can Dance! I'm pretty dang excited to see someone I've been cheering for all season actually win!! Way to go!!
MAKE THIS DAY SCRAPTABULOUS!



Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Running To Cafe Dumonde

So to keep me motivated, I stole an idea from my boss. She & her sister have decided to 'race' eachother to a certain destination to see who can get there first. Their destination is the dells. They track their running and whomever runs that many miles first, wins!



Currently I'm racing myself to... CAFE DUMONDE!!! For those of you that have never had the pleasure of sitting in the french quarter of New Orleans stuffing your face with the worlds most amazing desert, sipping amazing cafe ole, listening to some of the best street music you will ever hear. Its a must! I figured it would be a great goal.

If you care to join me, in my virtual race, at any time, let me know and i'll put your very own themometer on the blog. You can update me on your progress and we can race together!


**138 Days to go!


**** watch the progress of all the NewOrleans Racers at the bottom of the blog****


MAKE THIS DAY SCRAPTABULOUS!







Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Training Update-141 days and counting

I havn't updated lately, but trust me I've still been working on my training.

Week 2 didn't go as well as I had hoped it would. Infact I didn't even make it through day 1 of week 2! But instead of just dropping it like I normally would have, I'm pretty proud to say that I kept trying. It took me three weeks of doing "what i could" to finally make it through that 1st day of week 2.

On Monday I'm happy to say I finally completed that retched day ;o)

Surprisingly when I had to bump up my training on Wednesday I had no problem, and hence I'm sitting here able to say that my '2nd week' (5th) of training is FINALLY complete!!

It hasn't been simple, I even found myself visiting family out of town w/out a treadmill, and where I would normally say 'no way it's too cold' I instead packed my running shoes, contacted a good friend and got my rear out the door! Even not feeling well one day this week I found the strength to do what I could late that evening, when normally I would have said "no way it's too late".

I think a lot of being able to change my way of thinking this week has got to be a quote that I received from runnersworld "It's hard to train for a marathon, but it's a lot hard to not be able to train for a marathon"...this has really burned into my mind and it's seems to help me get through those moments when I want to say "I'm too tired, it's too cold, it's too late, it's too early, I don't feel good". I've got to say when you get through those brief moments... it makes all the difference.



Love to All!



MAKE THIS DAY SCRAPTABULOUS!


Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Thursday, December 3, 2009

HOLIDAY HEYDAY IS HERE!


Get Ready for a Holiday Heyday With Our Online Clearance Sale!

Get all your holiday shopping done in one spot this year with our online clearance sale! Many items are 50% off, with some discounted as much as 80% off regular retail. The selection is incredible, too!The Consultant preview day is Tuesday, December 1, beginning at 9 a.m. MT, and the open customer shopping begins Wednesday, December 2, at 9 a.m. and continues through Thursday, December 17 (11:59 p.m. MT) or while product supplies last!

Visit my website today to get your deals now!
rebalynn.myctmh.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

172 Days & Counting...

I'm on Day 3 of my training program & I have to admit, I was needing some motivation already.

I logged onto my email and viola! Today's Runner's World Quote of the Day:
"In the 30 years I've been a runner I've run more than 150,000 miles. Still, some of the hardest steps I take are those first few getting out the door for daily runs." ~ Bill Rodgers' Lifetime Running Plan

This quote may seem pretty disconcerting when you first read it, however to me I see comfort.
Comfort in the fact that even seasoned runners have problems getting started and getting motivated every day. I am normal! (Ok we all know I'm not that normal, but in this I am!!)

Today's going to be a good day!

Make today Scraptabulous!
Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Training Partner

So my 'training partner' aka:Kara & I went out on a walk today and got a little camera happy w/ our Christmas present from my awesome MIL. Here are some pics we took along the way


a cool pic Kara took of a tree on our walk

another pic Kara took

My training partner :D


Me carrying Kara after her fall.


'Mamma my leg hurts!'
See the scrape?...ya me either ;o)


ran out of our hello kitty band-aids... so momma improvised :o)... here we have mom's rendition of hello kitty and tigger!


Make today Scraptabulous!

Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

I am CRAZEE!!!!!

What am I thinking? I have NO idea how it happened but I may (I said MAY) be running a 1/2 marathon come may 2010! WHAT??! I know I know I'm certifiable, but hey lets give it a try.

Cassie somehow cast her spell and I agreed (ok it wasn't quite like that, but close enough ;o)



I'm going to attempt to train for the next 8 weeks to see how it goes and if I make it that far, I will commit for the marathon may 2, 2010 here in EC. So I'll need all your support & cheers. and HEY if any one is feeling CRAZEEE!!! Come Join me!



On another note, my MIL is in town for the weekend (she plays w/ the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra everyonce in awhile) and she brought up our Christmas present early!!! A new camera!!!! yay! Yay! YAY! I'm so excited, now I s/b able to take lots more pics & post some more on my blog & Fb! It's super nice too!



Also one last note!!! be sure to check out my website or contact me for your CTMH order by Nov 30th! This month we're having a STAMPGANZA!! Buy 2 stamps get the 3rd stamp set FREE!!!

What a perfect time to stock up on those stampsets you've been wanting!!!



Have a Fabulous Weekend!



Make today Scraptabulous!

Independent Consultant CTMH Supervisor
CTMH_REBA@ADAMSTRINITY.COM

Monday, October 5, 2009

Close To Reba's Heart- October 2009 Issue -

Hot off the Presses, the October Issue of Close To Reba's Heart is here.


If you like this issue, be sure to fill out the form at the bottom of my blog to receive your copy each month or to subscribe to receive information on all my upcoming sales & events!


Make your day Scraptablulous!


Sunday, October 4, 2009

CTMH Regional Celebration

So I just got back from the Minneapolis, MN Close To My Heart Regional Celebration.
I can't begin to explain how excited I am to "work" for such an amazing company! Believe me I use the word "work" very loosely. It's so much more like play! How lucky am I to have a part time 'job' that for my 'job' ... I party!!!
I met so many fun, amazing, beautiful, creative, awesome women & learned so much from each and everyone of them.
Plus my highlight of the weekend...I actually go to get my pic taken w/ Jeanette! The CEO of CTMH. (picture w/b posted later)
She's unforgettable! Super nice & HILARIOUS!!
Wish she would have shared a few more secrets with us though *wink wink*

The classes were fun & I really learned a lot of stuff that I can't wait to get started on. The crafts were really cute, though I can not believe how fast those ladies move when they teach us a project! No room to breath thats for sure!! Though to their credit, teaching 330 women how to do a craft project has got to be an extremely daunting challenge!

Overall, I'm just so excited to see where this will take me... HOPEFULLY ON THE EPIC SHIP FOR OUR CRUISE IN 2011!!... WHO WANTS TO JOIN ME???

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Swap Sign Up Deadline is gone...

All rounds are full!
Round 5 Grab back ended up w/ 8 participants!! I'm so excited to see what comes in!
If you're participating the Grab Bag round (Round 5) please make 9 of the same card & you will receive 8 different cards in return.

Did you miss the swap deadline? I am creating 2 Cards in the holiday round (St. Patty's & Easter) so if you would like either of those please let me know & I will gladly give up one of my spots.

If you missed this swap but would like to participate in the next swap please let me know and I will keep a list to let you know right away when the next swap time arrives!

If you're participating this time around & know you will be next time too, let me know & I'll add you to the list for next time!

Now get making those cards ladies!! I'll see you all by November 14th!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

SWAP Update:

The SWAP is filling Up Fast!
I'm so excited to get working & to seeing all of the fun cards that will come in.

Summary: Rounds 1, 2 & 4 are Full
Round 3 left: St Patty's
Round 5 will stay open until Sept 26th to give everyone that wants to participate opportunity to sign up.
As of Now we have 5 participants in the Grab Bag round, if this stays the same we will be making 6 cards/receiving 5.

Please feel free to let any of your friends that may want to particpate know.

If enough people are interested I will gladly open up another round.

I would also love to know of anyone that would be interested in a scrapbook page swap.
Please let me know if you are interested, if we have enough people we could get that going too.
Or let me know if you are interested for the next SWAP and I will make a note of it & be sure to include a scrapbook round

Friday, September 4, 2009

IT’S SWAP TIME AGAIN!!!

IT’S SWAP TIME AGAIN!!!
SIGN UP BY: September 26TH, 2009
DUE TO ME BY: November 14TH 2009


LEVEL- ANY (if you’re new to SWAPS please do not feel intimidated, got questions? Please just ask )
QUALITY- Please do not submit anything you, yourself would not want to receive (i.e. clean cuts, no smudges etc…)
QUANTITY- If you are able to, and would like to participate in more than one round please feel free to sign up for as many or as little rounds as you can complete by the due date.

GUIDELINES:
· Each Card should be in a sleeve or ziplock baggie
· Please put all card from each individual round into a larger ziplock baggie & label w/ Name & Round Number
· Please include one embellishment or special technique (coloring, fussy cut etc…) on each card
· Please include check in amount of postage if you want the cards returned by mail.
(If you hand deliver & I am able to return by hand, no postage necessary)

NOTES
Please contact me ASAP with your requests for Rounds/Categories so I can update the list right away.
· If you see a round is full that you would like to participate in email me & I will see if we can start a 2nd round or add you to the existing round
· If you would like to make a card and do not see the category listed in any of the rounds please email me & I will see if we can add that to an existing round or create an additional round

***Please be sure to add/watch out for my emails regarding the SWAP once you sign up. My address I will use for issues regarding the SWAP will be: ctmh_reba@adamstrinity.comI will also be keeping updates on my blog: thedirtyscramper.blogspot.comand on Facebook

*FULL* ROUND 1 –FRIENDSHIP CARDS (make 10/receive 9) *FULL*
1. SYMPATHY -Susan F.
2. FRIENDSHIP -Reba
3. THANK YOU -Lori M.
4. THINKING OF YOU -Rachel A.
5. MISS YOU or LETS GET TOGETHER -Rachel A. (Miss You)
6. GET WELL - Susan F.
7. HUMOROUS -Tina V.
8. BLANK - Rachel A.
9. CHOICE (Friendship related) -Alison B. (Thank You)

FULL--ROUND 2-BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY (make 10/receive 9) FULL
1. MALE -Susan F.
2. FEMALE - Tina V.
3. BOY -Rachel A.
4. GIRL -Lori M.
5. GIFT CARD-Taylor
6. WEDDING -Kristen P
7. ANNIVERSARY - Reba

8. WELCOME BABY-Lori M.
9. CHOICE (Birthday/Anniv./Gift related) -Taylor (Baby Shower)

ROUND 3-HOLIDAYS (make 13/receive 13)
1. CHRISTMAS -Lori M.
2. THANKSGIVING - Sarah J.
THANKSGIVING- Tina V.
3. HALLOWEEN -Kristen P.
4. MOTHERS DAY - Susan F.
5. FATHERS DAY-Rachel A.
6. 4th of July -Rachel A.
7. GRADUATION -Kristen P.
8. VALENTINE’S DAY -Rachel A
9. ST PATTY’S -Reba
10. EASTER-Reba
11. NEW YEARS -Alison F.
12. CHOICE (Holiday related) -Nicole H.

*FULL* ROUND 4- MISC (make 5/receive 4) *FULL*
1. BLANK -Taylor
2. HUMOROUS -Tina V.
3. JUST BECAUSE- Alison B
4. CHOICE -Reba

ROUND 5- GRAB BAG (Make 9/receive 8)
**ALL CHOICE CARDS, ANYTHING YOU WANT**
1. REBA
2. Rachel A.
3. Taylor
4. Kristen
5.Tina V.
6. Alison B.
7. Sarah J.
8.Heather A.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Thanks-a-bration

THANK YOU!

My first year with Close To My Heart is coming to an end, and I would like to thank all of my wonderful Hostess’ for all of their support. I could not have gotten this far with out them.
As a thank you to each of my Hostess’ I am holding a SURPRISE Book Party for each of them.
Place an order from now until August 17th and your order will be placed under a book party for the Hostess of the party you attended within the past year.

If you’ve attended more than one Hostess’ party, your order will be place under the first party you attended.

If you are a Hostess, your order will be placed under your party. Don’t forget all Hostess’ get FREE Shipping for a year after their gathering so now is a great time to cash in on that discount!
Individual orders will be placed into a MYSTERY HOSTESS drawing. All previous Hostess’ and anyone that books a gathering to be held before the end of December 2009 will have their name entered in the drawing. (Hostess’ that showed multiple times will have their name entered for each gathering)

As a THANKYOU to you, for all of your support, please select any one item 15% off!

***all gatherings will close August 17th

AS AN ADDED THANK YOU TO YOU...

YOU DO SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE ELSE; LET CLOSE TO MY HEART DO SOMETHING FOR YOU!

This August 3–17
place a minimum order of $100 and you not only get the
August Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix® It’s Your Day stamp set, for FREE, but we’ll throw in a My Reflections® Level 2 paper packet as well (a total retail value of $35.90)!
How about even more thanks?
We’ll also cover the tax and shipping/handling on the free products! Act fast, time is already running out.
This Thanks-a-bration only lasts until August 17!


* Free paper packet will vary by order and may not include the one shown. Paper packet will be hand selected for you by Close To My Heart. Offer valid August 3–17, 2009. Limit of one free paper packet and Stamp of the Month per qualifying order. No shipping/handling or tax on free items, but shipping/handling and tax will apply on the qualifying purchase.
CONTACT ME TODAY W/YOUR ORDER.


Independent Consultant
CTMH Supervisor

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

July Blog Hop!



Welcome to the July SOTM BLOG HOP!!



Hope your having a blast Hopping along & seeing some amazing artwork!



This month's SOTM is: You've Got Flair, a set of 8 stamps.


If you have come here from Pamela's Blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Jena's Blog and start from the beginning!


*** This month we have 44 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!


It's hard to see but the little flowers have clear stickles in the center. The rest is all CTMH.

White Daisy CS, Matting in Smokey Plum CS. Designs colored using our Markers: Sweat Leaf, Smokey Plum & Indian Corn Blue.

Now "Hop" on over to Anne's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

***



In case you get lost, here's the list of the ladies Hoppin' today:

Jena Devries
http://www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kessler
http://www.myscrapbookingblog.com/
Sherry Thompson
http://www.picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft
http://www.stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery
http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty
http://www.fancymelissa.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman
http://www.gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com/
Deb Young
http://www.scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Adeline E. Brill
http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard
http://www.creativeimpressions-pinchme.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio
http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer
http://www.flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Laurie R Newton
http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter
http://www.scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak
http://www.hookedonstamping.com/
Sarita Schraeder
http://www.blessedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse
http://www.houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Paige Dolecki
http://www.paigespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross
http://www.iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead
http://www.papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Nona Davenport
http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer
http://www.inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson
http://www.misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Patrick
http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside
http://www.carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson
http://www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Heather Painchaud
http://www.twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/
Julia Menssen
http://www.ralphandjulia.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller
http://www.clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Pamela OConnor
http://www.cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/

Anne Beck
http://www.anniemuses.blogspot.com/
Shannon Pelletier
http://www.shannonmvt.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldsein
http://www.scrappycaren.blogspot.com/
Jan Moxey
http://scrapandstamp4ever.blogspot.com/
Kristie Horness-Herdener
http://www.goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Alanna Moses
http://www.damoses.blogspot.com/
Leslie Markland
http://pandascrapper.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten
http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee
http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Jill Lucas
http://scrapwench.blogspot.com/
Amy McVey
http://www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com/
Laurie Levnik
http://www.creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/