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I am so sore today!  Chelsea and I took a class this morning called Thighs, butts and guts and let me tell you.  My thighs, butt and gut are KILLING me!  Oh my!
So my photo for my project 365 is of the weights we used.
Today I worked on some little projects.  One was this cool 7 gypsies rolodex kit I got from Zany Zinnia.  I didn't even realize that...

this is a tough one...
Marks 5 years since I quit smoking.  I remember the night before when I was tired of feeling like crap and I left Joel a note and said "I don't want to see these cigarettes or lighter when I wake up".  And he was sure they were gone when I woke up.  So glad I wrote that note because I think the next morning I would have gone right back into my routine of lighting up!  But...

With Christmas over and Valentine's Day approaching I thought I would post about one of my favorite things to make for little gifts for the kids, friends or teachers.  The candy kiss roses.
  Here are a few I made and tied together with a bow and even added one of the Making Memories tags to them.
 
 
 
Here are the supplies you will need to make them

floral tape
floral stems...

 
How exciting is it that Trish and Val went to Hannah Montana with their daughters!!  Yep, they scored tickets... all because of tip from Ginger Rohlfs 
- hope you guys had a blast!!!
 
And then another GOOD PERSON is celebrating a birthday Friday January 4th!!!
My friend Lisa took the day off work to celebrate her birthday with family and friends.  If you get the chance - Wish her...

So again I was reading Ali's blog... who doesn't??? And read her post about her word for 2008.  It got me to thinking what word can I use for 2008?  I read a lot of great words people posted like:  (Grow, Balance, Simplify, Attitude, Enjoy, Genuine, Peace, Live, Learn, Joyful, Perspective) 
I was having a tough time picking just one.  I think we should always try to Grow in some way, sometimes...

Found this over at Balzer Designs blog
INDUSTRY RELATED QUESTIONS
1. How did you get into scrapbooking? (or card making, paper crafting, etc.) My sister told me about her doing some Creative Memories scrapbooking and I was mildly interested.  Then I saw some of my cousins books and it made me realize I need to preserve my pictures of Ryan, and remember the days with Chelsea and Zach
2. What...

OMG!  I can't believe these pictures I found in a little frame in my bedroom, from when Joel and I were dating in 1981.

Joel and I just cracked up when we found these. He always used to wear a hat and I haven't seen him without a beard since we lost Ryan.  I'm not quite sure what was going on with my hair? 
2007

Had a very productive day yesterday.  Got all the little trees down and put away and Joel and I got the big tree down and out to the burn pile.  I love decorating at Christmas but I also love the clean and simple of January and with the blanket of snow that has fallen overnight, even the outdoors looks fresh and clean. The house looks empty without the tree... and I like it!
Along with my Project...

I had such a blast making this acrylic mini with the D.Reeves 3 X 5 that came with the project kit.  Once I began playing, it all just seemed to come together. 

The front and back cover are the acrylic base I used adding the photos to the back and the stickers and jewels to the front.

I added the tabs with the stampin up tab punch and as I always do, inked the edges.
 
 
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I've read this on a couple other blogs and recently seen it again on Ali's blog
And you can find more information here
Tips on How to Do It
Here are six tips on how to create your own Project 365:
Bring Your Camera Everywhere
Yes, everywhere. Get in the habit. Grocery stores, restaurants, parties, work, and school. Going to a movie theatre? Snap a pic of the flick with your phone–there...