Scrapping

The picture I've posted here is an idea for a page in Riley's scrap book. Her mom, Molly is going to send me a year's worth of photos for a book that I'm going to make for her...Riley Age 0-1! This is just one idea that I had...and it's rough, too. I've got to do some exploring for some new creative pages. I've ordered the book from Donna Downey and so I'm hoping for some ideas. I also can't decide if I want to make her a themed book or do completely different pages...lot's to think about.

I also have posted a few pictures taken by one of my friends (Shannon Keating). She went camping last weekend in Yosemite and I thought these pictures were really beautiful and decided to share! Shannon is also featured in one them, if you don't know her. Thanks for sharing Shannon. Thats too many SH sounds...


Well Wednesday is a pretty exciting day around here (not really). 2 people from my office are in Malibu for an afternnon meeting, 1 is on vacation in Hawaii, and another is getting an MRI today. There are only 7 people in my office, so there are only 3 of us here right now. And we're all working very hard! I can see how working from home or on your own, by yourself must be hard. I need there to be other working people around me to keep me motivated so that I actually stay productive...so I don't think working from home is going to be in my future...unless of course I'm working as a mommy. :) Which is obviously not happening anytime soon, either. It's starting to sound better everyday though....a full-time, stay-at-home mom. Candace!~when are you going to start popping those kids out?! ;) I know, I know..probably not for a while. I'm just wishful thinking.
Ok, so I'm counting the minutes until this day is over. I want to go home because at home, waiting for me is a movie from Netflix: THE COMPANY. It stars Neve Campbell and it's about a dance company. That's about all I know, but it's enough for me to want to see it. Tomorrow I have MILLION DOLLAR BABY due to arrive from Netflix, which I've already seen, but not since it was in theaters. Quinn hasn't seen it yet, so I'm happy to watch again--I liked it a lot the first time.
So I'm sure you've noticed from my previous post, I finally got my links in my posts to work! And thanks for confirming, MikeG. Ginger, by the way..I just relaized if you and Mike get married your initials are going to be GGG! Hahaha. Well, VGG technically, but who calls you, Virginia. If you're lost, I'm talking about my sister, my youngest sister, Ginger. Her boyfriend's last name begins with a G, and Ginger's middle name beings with a G....sooooooo..ok, if you didn't get that, It's over now. I'm done rambling on that.
Speaking of names, my boss is due to have a boy (his 3rd) in 2-3 weeks. This entire time during the pregnancy they were saying that they want to name him Andreas and call him Drew, but then today he said they want to name him Eris (yeah that's not a typo-ERIS with an S). What kind of name is that? They are afraid people will call him Andy, which I don't know why that's a big deal. I worry more what people are going to call him with a name like Eris. But whatever...obviously, it's not really my concern.
Is anybody worried about the idiot that ran over the crosses in Crawford to make some kind of statement to the protestors in Crawford? Ok, here is my view on it and if you're not fmailiar with this story...here's a little backstory to fill you in...some lady is upset that she was not aksed to be addressed by the president for the 2nd time because she lost her son in Iraq. So she has decided to go visit mr.W in crawford and camp out with her other friends who have nothing better to do but camp outside of w's ranch and protest this issue. Ok, first, I'm sorry that you lost your son and I'm sorry you don't feel like he's giving you enough attention and acknowlgement because your son was killed, but there are MABY MANY others who did not even get a FIRST acknowledgement from the pres, so why does she feel the need that she should have received 2 acknowledgements? Ok, so anyway her and her peeps out in crawford built white crosses to represent the loss of their children in Iraq and lined them up along the highway or road for W and everyone else to see. Ok, then I guess some guy who does not like these protestors being in crawford decides he's going to run over their crosses to make a statement? What kind of statement is that? You know, I don't agree with what she's protesting or actually it's not that I don't agree, I just can't relate and I don't really understand what she thinks she's going to gain from getting the president's acknowledgment, but I certainly wouldn't drive over her son's cross, symbolizing something very important to her. It sends the wrong message and gives Texas a WORSE reputation. Someone at work said "crazy texans, they're crazy....they're not southern like the real south in mississippi or georgia because those people are religious and they would never drive over a cross." So then they went on to add that they were sure this person drives a pick-up truck with a gun rack with numerous guns in the truck, etc. The stereotypes get worse because of idiots like this guy. Notthat I want to move back ot Texas or anything ;)

My older Sister, Daphne seems to be handling everything ok in NY. A few job prospects and she even has a waitressing gig lined up to fall back on if she needs it. Good for her. I'll be excited to go visit her once she settles in and gets around on her own for a while. NY is such a neat city. I have only been there once and was lucky enough to go before September 11th. I was actually there in August of that same year..one month before the tragedies. But, even still, the city is amazing. I don't think there's any place quite like it. I had so many expectations and ideas about the city beforehand, but my 1st experience turned out to be different from everything I thought it would be... but it's something I'll never forget. Yeah NY...Daphne, can't wait to come visit you!

Well the ink is running out.... ;) I'll be back to write more when something happens. G'night for now.-RP