Excited about September

With only a few days left of the month, I reflect back on the amazing month I had with my CTMH business. Many gals took advantage of the paper picnic special. I must admit, it was one of the best specials we have had in a while, I love paper. You can check out my website link if you wanted to see what I am talking about. It's amazing!

I love the way the colors blend to create a feeling and emotion all their own. The different CTMH paper packs call to me from my shelf. I spent some time creating today and will be sharing my creations with you soon.

I am thankful for my sweet friend Rachele. She was so helpful with showing me creative ways to show you my work. (she actually emailed me and said, "where is all your wonderful artwork"?) so... I will be posting soon. Please be sure to subscribe to my blog so you will know as soon as I post them.

Bitter Sweet....

This morning was difficult for me. As I stood in my kitchen this morning making lunch for the first day of school I realized my oldest has officially grown up to be a young man and I feel like I missed it. All the scrapbooked pictures say I was there... but when did it happen?

He entered middle school today and I am a wreck. I tried to put on a brave face as I dropped him at the curb (no more walking him into the school and taking pictures of him at his desk)- No today was quite different. I watched his face as he left the car. He seemed excited and nervous, much more nervous. He seemed unsure of all the unknowns.

We are only a couple of blocks from school, but I stopped along the way to take in the moment. As I wiped away a few tears of nervous excitement for him, I realized he will be fine, I must have hope and faith in his ability to okay. It is so difficult being a mom who loves her children with such deep affection.

If you have children, take time to hug them, for soon will come the time when you too are dropping them off and waving.

Take Time to Smell the Coffee

Isn't it funny how smells can create a sense of tranquility? They create a sense of contentment and for me in the morning its coffee- my first mug just brings a smile to my face. Its my quite time when I can stop and reflect on my blessings. I love the everything about coffee. The sound of the beans in the bag, and eventually in the grinding machine.

The robust smell that fills my kitchen, and ultimately my office. That first sip is much anticipated and by the time I drink in the first taste of my morning I realize, I get the joy of doing this again tomorrow. Isn't it funny how the little things help us with contentment. In the winter months its curling up with a good book and my favorite flannel pj's, but for now I will take in the aroma of my morning coffee. I hope your morning starts with the little things, the blessings all around us that fill us up and make us smile.

Walking on Sunshine??????

Its raining here today, in more ways than one. I wanted to start this blog to share myself, my passions for art. I was told today that I would be limited in the way I could do that. I am a CTMH consultant. I love what I do. I have been a consultant a long time and it is a big part of who I am and my life. To share that is natural for me because it spills over. I am more journaling this morning as a therapy. (smile) I probably need to get in my office and create something but its hard to get started this morning. I am sad. I hope that I can find creative ways to still share pictures of fun, art and life.

This is my first official post to my own blog. My intention is for you to view ideas and share inspiration in your scrapbooking and crafting creations!