Shabby Miss Jenn

Lupus

This morning I attended a funeral.  Today was a time to mourn and show love and support to dear friends.  It was pretty hard to go to. Chris' closest friends...his wife passed away from Lupus. And I haven't attended a funeral since I was 5-my grandpa's.  That was the hardest funeral I had ever had to go to and I think going at such a young age, made me really never want to go to another funeral again. But after going today, I realize that going to a funeral is IMPORTANT! No matter how hard, how difficult it is, I really needed to be there.  And like the pastor said, funerals are the most difficult things to go to but have great rewards..as in blessings. Just hugging Chris' friend and his late wife's mother, just showing them my heart was pretty big for me.

You see, when I was small, I was extremely close with my grandpa. I was his "princess".  And he spoiled me rotten.  He took me and my cousin everywhere, from Disneyland to Knotts Berry Farm.  He bought us some incredible antique collections of Madame Alexander dolls and Vintage Pooh figurines.  That funeral pretty much shocked me at such a young age. Young minds have such a hard time processing death.  It really is hard to understand. 

I sat there today at this funeral crying and could not stop.  Thoughts of my dear friends who have lost their children, spouses, relatives, parents and to those that almost lost their children.  And thoughts about cancer...just how many friends of mine have had it, struggled through it, overcame it and those who lost battles to it. Funerals make you think about your present time and how much time you have left here on earth. How much time you have with your children, your loved ones...we just don't know when our time is up.  Such RAW feelings to process. 

So today is a hard day.  Hard day to now work, take care of the kiddies when I am such an emotional sap.  But it made me realize the importance of time.  The importance of spending time with them. Taking pictures, videos, enjoying every second with everyone in your life. And appreciating it all..IMMENSELY. And in turn, today is a GOOD day! Because it is ONE more day I have with my family, friends, loved ones. And now I am off to enjoy them.

Seeeeeeeeking....

Inspiration!   This morning, after dropping Chayce off at school, the boys and I hit a few tag sales. Looking for some fun holiday inspiration!  Last night I was going through old magazines...a big and most relaxing hobby of mine while using my new Mistral lotion. Yum! 
So I am trying to blog just to re-organize my mind here. Need to make a planner list like Shawn does. But for sure, I need to reorganize my office desk. Chap-stick, camera cords, notebooks, magazines, paper clips, Christmas Cd's from last year, portable external hard drives, chayce's hair clips...come on! LOL So when the kiddies hit the hay tonight, that will be one thing I attempt.  Maybe while Chris and I stay up late watching movies.

This morning I picked up some new black snow pants for Chayce. I am already getting excited to hit the snow this winter. And Chris will be going on a few overnight snow trips so he's certainly becoming the snow expert now. Just need to find some sleds and look into ski classes for Chayce.  I have NEVER skied my entire life and am too chicken too so hoping the kids learn now and enjoy this incredible snow we get.

So I hope you all have a splendid weekend.  And please send any "inspiration" you have over this way. :)

Til then, toodles dear ones!

Jenn

Grrrrrrr........

...as in LEOPARD! GRrrr baby this ROCKS! I am in awe of this new program and LOVE SPACES! Wow! What a way to keep this shabby girl organized! Not just in designing but in my crazy head! :) Really never stood in line for something like this...they gave all enthusiasts water bottles, starbucks and free X tshirts.  Fun! The kids did fine since there were several parents with their kids waiting as well. Us mac freaks are a breed like no other. I took a few with my point and shoot and took a few blurry shots but here they are in their glory! :)
Who else got it?

just a few things...

to do before we get ready to leave..we are going to the Apple party tonight. I can't wait to get this! And maybe a few more necessities.  And some stuff from this store.
Here's my page I did using the new kit! This was FUN!!!! Hope you all are enjoying yours!

Steph just posted about this blog. These fires have made me so sad especially since I grew up down there and remember so clearly those Santa Ana winds. Really scary. My heart goes out to all those who lost their homes.

And I don't know if any of you have watched this feature film on this station but it is 10000% eye opening. And this amazing, victorious and full of life girl has a fabulous blog. I swear I cried through this whole movie but after reading her blog, am so inspired by how she is living her life. Her attitude and courage. It's a constant huge reminder to me as I go about daily life. Anyways, go read here.

Okay Shari baby, I actually blogged yet again! LOL Crazy me! Hoping life slows down just a tad to catch up!!! Til then tons of smoooshies from me!

xoxoxo

smj

Please raise your hands!!!

If your husbands have this many OR MORE baseball hats! LOL Really...my husband has so many! This made me wanna do a quick scrap of his hats because this morning I snagged the red Packer one. That is another
question for ya'll too...do you wear your husband's gear? I am always snagging his hats and even though I have a few of my own, I love his too. And his shirts and sweats...sooooo comfy! Maybe I'm weird but I guess cuz they are baggy, they are even more comfy. :) But omg, I saw these the other day and had to grab them. DIAMOND Alpha! For real! Just too cute! And I looove this collab kit! Full of grungy fun!

Well, my brain is getting fried by the minute! LOL There's just so much going on...and wait a second..it's so super quiet in this house! LOL Everyone is somewhere so that means mommy has quiet time! :) Feels really great too. I'm trying to soak it all up while also trying to figure out what to pack for our trip. ACK! I hate packing and am so bad at it. LOL

OH this is way cool! Awesome Deann at DTR is featuring Back 2 School on the next show!!!! Oh yippers! I love that girl! One of my favorite HB girls! Anyways, if you go post in her forum, she'll be picking some winners to get the Back 2 School kit FREEEEEEEE!!!!! Click here!

Here's a great image to leave you all with too! Candy finger lollipops! :) The kids had to get these in celebration of one of their most favorite holidays approaching soon! HILARIOUS!!!!!

Alrighty..back to packing for me!

Toodles!

jenn

Just doing some planning...

for our trip coming up next week. Getting really excited to get out of here for awhile! Should be really fun! So I was thinking of making some sandwiches for the road since Josh and Matt literally live on PB&J's! And one time at a mommy tea, I tried these chicken salad sandwiches. OMG...TOTAL GRUB!! So I was thinking of making these for my sweet hubby and I. Sharing the recipe too! Really these are so yummy!

Happy weekend to ya'll!

xoxox

Jenn

moving right along...

Just like Ferris Bueller says, "Life moves by pretty fast..if you don't stop and look around, you could miss it"! Wow..that's exactly how I am feeling these days! Breathe, breathe! LOL  Amongst the chaos and work and new adventures, I think my sweet hubby and I are so grateful for this bundle of three  we have and ALL their activities going on. Soccer, school, park, buddies, parties, family and more! Those things really have helped me STOP and enjoy this~!

So awhile ago we had a birthday party to go to. My sweet friend's baby turned 1. But the party was FULL of kids. And our kids had a blast! The best thing and I really admire my friend for doing this was that she let ALL the little kids open her dd's presents. Her dd was tired and a tad cranky. SO all the little kids..for them it was like Christmas! LOL Seriously, Chayce and another girl ended up opening the most since all the little boys wanted to continue running around, going in the jumpee, pool, swings, etc. LOL But really...so much fun. Hopefully I'll be back soon with a fun new post! xoxox

Thank you..I had a great time....

to you twins, you Nelson brothers! That was such a great concert you performed and you both are sweet dudes! That concert they did was so awesome! Really fun sweet musicians that really love their dad.  I think my parents loved sharing this moment with our kids! Okay so my dad collects hot rods. And so we had to go to this huge show to see his cars. He's got a handful of them and had to share this passion with his grandbabies. They loved it. They loved the cars and the boys loved seeing this monster truck. LOL  And that evening we got to listent to the Nelson brothers. Wow! Awesome concert I must add in again! But all in all a great time!

And Jayne and Ashely, come over here and let's go rock out to the Stray Cats! LOL I made Chayce stand in front of their sign..loved the stray cats! Man oh man..blast from the past! I still can remember what grade I was in and everything when I hear their music!

Okay so who does myspace? I keep getting tons of emails from old friends and friends from college asking me to sign up to join. LOL It's so funny how different myspace is compared to blogs. But definitely nice reconnecting with long lost friends. Do you myspace?

And I know I have a zillion emails in my inbox just waiting for a response..I'm so sorry and promise will get to those soon. Just crazy here with concerts, shows, beach, soccer, school starting soon and fun new stuff coming sooooooon~~~

xoxoxox

Jenn

Happy Bloggie-versary!

Wow! Okay it's been 2 years of blabbing for me on this blog! Hope you all have enjoyed it! LOL I definitely have! Just a great way to share with friends all that's going on and fun things to check out! So in honor of the 2 year bloggie-versary, here's a sweet freebie just for my blog readers! It's fun..check this out..a halfway done page! This is a small 6" x 8" .png file that is ready to go. Just insert a picture, add to some other fun papers and/or template and tons of other extra goodies and a page is done. :) Totally versatile for any type page. So enjoy! I'll leave it up for about a week and then take down. :) And...please email/share with me your pages. I totally don't mind if you use other artist's stuff. And the winner(s) will get a $10 gift card to the SMJ Designs Shoppe. :) Don't worry too..I'm a total sap..so will probably be handing out a few $5 gift cards too! :)  Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!

Smoochies!

Jenn

Wow it's tuesday!

And what a nice day to start out by getting a sweet email by the delicious Alicia Bul!  She gave me a sweet award! Thanks girl!

So, I have to say thank you for all your posts and comments about the doggie thing. Really gonna think hard on it but I know Chayce is totally looking forward to dressing up a pet! LOL

And had to snap this shot of Josh yesterday. After minutes of whining, he gave up in the chair! I love it when they do that..just feel so comfortable that they fall asleep anywhere in your house.

And right now I am totally feeling this song!!! I remember being 9 dancing to this song with my little girlfriends in Huntington Beach..Anna and Danielle...using brooms for microphones!  LOL A great hit for the summer..even now!