Checking In, Blog Maintenance, and an SNL Skit

I'd been feeling guilty about not blogging for over a month, so I thought I'd check in and let everyone know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth or anything like that. Football season has come to an end for my daughter (unfortunately her team failed to make it into the playoffs this season...but there's always next year), and now we're gearing up for basketball season. I also got roped into being a "Cookie Mom" for my daughter's Girl Scout troop, so that will be taking up my time also. We're selling Girl Scout cashews, candies, and magazine subscriptions right now, so feel free to email me if you'd like to purchase anything. I'll email you back with a link to G's Girl Scout product sales page. We won't be taking cookie orders until shortly after Thanksgiving. We appreciate any and all support.

You'll notice I changed the appearance of my blog...again. Whaddya think? I created the background and title in PhotoShop. I used a kit called Spontaneous Delight designed by Carrie Stephens. It's the August 2008 freebie kit from Shabby Princess. Also, I've removed the music. I know some of you have said you open my blog at work just to hear the music, but more of you have said that the blast of music is unfortunate when you're browsing at work. Anyway, I'm not quite done tinkering with it yet, so you might see small changes here and there during the next few days. YOU AREN'T LOSING YOUR MIND! You're just getting an unfortunate glimpse into the inner workings of mine. (And for that, I truly apologize.)

On a lighter note, Will Ferrell returned to SNL last night to reprise his role as G-Dub. It made for a very funny opening skit. Here it is, in case you missed it:

New Header and Bren Boone Designs

Okay, I've been out of commission for a while. Sorry about that. The two other remaining members of my original nuclear family have been having health issues lately and have undergone surgical procedures. And I've been going non-stop since I've been back: I've chaperoned a fourth-grade field trip and two Girl Scout field trips, attended Field Day at my daughter's school, gone to two birthday parties (in one day), and had a new garage door opener installed (Yay Home Depot!). So, I just now got around to changing my blog header. Are we good now Tammy?

This time I used a kit from Bren Boone Designs. It's called "Naturally" and is Bren's June Freebie. Bren is an absolutely fabulous designer I found online last year. Those of you who do digital scrapbook pages should check out her website. It's not often we run across people of color in the scrapbooking industry, so I think it's important to support them whenever possible. And that shouldn't be too hard with Bren. Did I mention her designs are fabulous? LOL And she happens to be a really good photographer also. When I found Bren, she was living in Old El Paso (her husband had been invited to the local fort by his Uncle Sam) but has since moved on. Kinda like me. You know, if I was married or creative or entrepreneurial or anything...

Anyway, thanks for the freebie Bren. I wish you well.

-e