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[pawprints]

Good morning cherries. Was planning on having a nice, quiet day at home - groceries and then scrappy time but Beryl has decided she really wants to visit South Texas.   At first, it looked like she wanted to take a tour of our coast and "hug" it. No thanks girlfriend. I do not like hugs from Hurricanes. But now, as of the 10am update, cone is a little smaller, and it really all depends on what kind of mood she's in. Our waters are massively HOT (avg is 80 to 83 degrees but we've been running between 84 and 87 ). So strengthening is a given. We want a weaker storm, but that means we'd be on the dirty side (it moves south). But if it keeps moving up North, stronger storm but we're spared and on the clean side. Forecast should be a bit better tonight or early tomorrow morning. All we can do is prepare.

Went to the store at 7:30 and luckily, early enough to beat any and all crowds. Got everything I needed and was home by 8:10. Put groceries away, ate a small breakfast and then decided to get started on laundry. Already cleaned bathrooms and swept/mopped floors. I'll also cycle through our storm shutters to make sure they all go up/down. Normally we do that around Memorial Day but with DH's surgery AND babysitting because of Jasper's procedure, didn't do it. Then toss in the garage project, flooding due to TS Alberto, just haven't had the time. Speaking of which, DH is still working on the drainage issue for the back. Last thing we need is Beryl to do something stupid, like "sit and spin" and dump a bunch of rain on us. We got 10 inches from Alberto in less than 48 hrs. Our ground cannot hold much water.

I did get this done yesterday for MMC #1.



Maybe I can still scrap later this afternoon, who knows. Trying to tackle all the inside prep as I know DH will take care of most of the outside prep.

TTYL cherries!

This is beautiful Brandy! Love those gorgeous colors!

[pawprints]

It's so hot and muggy here today. I'm just trying to catch up on copy editing sitting in front of the fan at my desk. DD is right now prepping veggies to make udong noodles with veggies.

*****OMG YOU GUYS!!! As I was typing this update, I got an email that I WON 2 TIX TO THE HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD PLAY ON BROADWAY!!! This was my first time doing the lottery and it took Aisling about a year to win tix to the same show --- that was on June 26 and I couldn't go because I was working!! I really didn't expect to win tix my first try!! This is the universe rewarding me for not being a big baby that I couldn't go with her when she won LOL! Now she gets to go twice!! OMG OMG OMG!!! It's a 3 hour play and she said it's amazing! I already can't wait!

Omg Ann-Marie that's awesome!! I'm so happy for you!!!

[pawprints]

I picked some wildflowers at the little farm down the road from my house after running my errands.  Came home and did some laundry and managed to finish 2 layouts:

For the July Title Challenge:


For the July Double Page Challenge combined with the Grab 5 Challenge:

Great layouts Laura! Such gorgeous soft colors that go so well with the photos on that first one! Sweet Christmas two-pager too!

[scrappinmom99]

Good morning cherries. Was planning on having a nice, quiet day at home - groceries and then scrappy time but Beryl has decided she really wants to visit South Texas.   At first, it looked like she wanted to take a tour of our coast and "hug" it. No thanks girlfriend. I do not like hugs from Hurricanes. But now, as of the 10am update, cone is a little smaller, and it really all depends on what kind of mood she's in. Our waters are massively HOT (avg is 80 to 83 degrees but we've been running between 84 and 87 ). So strengthening is a given. We want a weaker storm, but that means we'd be on the dirty side (it moves south). But if it keeps moving up North, stronger storm but we're spared and on the clean side. Forecast should be a bit better tonight or early tomorrow morning. All we can do is prepare.

Went to the store at 7:30 and luckily, early enough to beat any and all crowds. Got everything I needed and was home by 8:10. Put groceries away, ate a small breakfast and then decided to get started on laundry. Already cleaned bathrooms and swept/mopped floors. I'll also cycle through our storm shutters to make sure they all go up/down. Normally we do that around Memorial Day but with DH's surgery AND babysitting because of Jasper's procedure, didn't do it. Then toss in the garage project, flooding due to TS Alberto, just haven't had the time. Speaking of which, DH is still working on the drainage issue for the back. Last thing we need is Beryl to do something stupid, like "sit and spin" and dump a bunch of rain on us. We got 10 inches from Alberto in less than 48 hrs. Our ground cannot hold much water.

I did get this done yesterday for MMC #1.



Maybe I can still scrap later this afternoon, who knows. Trying to tackle all the inside prep as I know DH will take care of most of the outside prep.

TTYL cherries!

Oh goodness! I hope Beryl misses you. I'm thinking about all the cherries in the path! Ugh! Glad you got all your hurricane prep done in time but hope you don't need it all. 

The layout is cute!

[scrappinmom99]

geez what a long HOT week it has been here but we are being blessed with it only being in the 80's today--july cold front..LOL  we also got a big ol dump of rain this morning--which will happen when we are so hot for so many days....
we did nothing for the 4th  just hid in the AC..lol

I've been working on a layout here and there....hoping to finish it today....
I haven't even looked at the new challenges yet...oyyyyyyy

I hope everyone has a great day!

Cold front LOL! Sounds like we did the same thing for Fourth of July!
 

[pawprints]

Hey Cherries. I have a nail appointment today then have to stop on the way home to pick up a gift for a christening I am going to on Sunday. Then home to work on getting my graphic design challenge up and still working on closing out last months challenges.

Have a great day Cherries.

OOh, enjoy your nail appt and the christening shopping. What are you going to get? I need to get a mani/pedi before "girls weekend" with my BFF and some HS friends on the 19th-21st. Last time my BFF made appts for when I got there. 

I finished one of the MMCs that I started yesterday and started the last one. I did some mixed media so I'll wait til tomorrow for it to dry.  

Since they got every baby item on the planet for their baby shower, I picked up a Target gift card so they can pick out something for the baby. I haven't had a chance to do any of the MMC's yet. And I also want to do step #1 of the progressive challenge. Hopefully I can get to them before the deadlines.
 

[pawprints]

Hi Cherries!

Barb have a relaxing time !! 
Chris I hope you have a good visit and get to play in your scrappy space!

I have been getting scrappy this morning ! I am a bit tired- fireworks were crazy then when that stopped we had thunderstorms.... the puppies were not impressed with either. They are snoozing like crazy still .... I personally like to sleep during rain and thunderstorms but they don't and so I don't. I need to curl up with one of them and sleep ! LOL
I have only about 35of a wall of wallpaper that still needs to be taken down. it is behind the toilet and sink..... so 
acrobatics will be involved. I may do that now.  So ready to have that done!!!!! 
I hope you have a great day-- I am happy to have another day off work!!! It is wonderful!!!
 

Ugh on fireworks and then thunder! Poor babies. I am so glad you get to stay home with them today!
 

[suewho372]

It's so hot and muggy here today. I'm just trying to catch up on copy editing sitting in front of the fan at my desk. DD is right now prepping veggies to make udong noodles with veggies.

*****OMG YOU GUYS!!! As I was typing this update, I got an email that I WON 2 TIX TO THE HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD PLAY ON BROADWAY!!! This was my first time doing the lottery and it took Aisling about a year to win tix to the same show --- that was on June 26 and I couldn't go because I was working!! I really didn't expect to win tix my first try!! This is the universe rewarding me for not being a big baby that I couldn't go with her when she won LOL! Now she gets to go twice!! OMG OMG OMG!!! It's a 3 hour play and she said it's amazing! I already can't wait!

Whooooo hoooo!!!! That’s soooooo awesome!!!! Yay!!!!

[suewho372]

Good morning cherries. Was planning on having a nice, quiet day at home - groceries and then scrappy time but Beryl has decided she really wants to visit South Texas.   At first, it looked like she wanted to take a tour of our coast and "hug" it. No thanks girlfriend. I do not like hugs from Hurricanes. But now, as of the 10am update, cone is a little smaller, and it really all depends on what kind of mood she's in. Our waters are massively HOT (avg is 80 to 83 degrees but we've been running between 84 and 87 ). So strengthening is a given. We want a weaker storm, but that means we'd be on the dirty side (it moves south). But if it keeps moving up North, stronger storm but we're spared and on the clean side. Forecast should be a bit better tonight or early tomorrow morning. All we can do is prepare.

Went to the store at 7:30 and luckily, early enough to beat any and all crowds. Got everything I needed and was home by 8:10. Put groceries away, ate a small breakfast and then decided to get started on laundry. Already cleaned bathrooms and swept/mopped floors. I'll also cycle through our storm shutters to make sure they all go up/down. Normally we do that around Memorial Day but with DH's surgery AND babysitting because of Jasper's procedure, didn't do it. Then toss in the garage project, flooding due to TS Alberto, just haven't had the time. Speaking of which, DH is still working on the drainage issue for the back. Last thing we need is Beryl to do something stupid, like "sit and spin" and dump a bunch of rain on us. We got 10 inches from Alberto in less than 48 hrs. Our ground cannot hold much water.

I did get this done yesterday for MMC #1.



Maybe I can still scrap later this afternoon, who knows. Trying to tackle all the inside prep as I know DH will take care of most of the outside prep.

TTYL cherries!

Gorgeous layout! I hope all the storm shutters work....ack!! I hope that you get to scrap while you wait on Beryl to hopefully fizzle out.... 
 

[scrappinmom99]

So MANY good things going on with the Cherries! I LOVE it! I JUST wish it wasn't so hot, too, but I don't want to press my luck thereN
I had a great 4th of July! *I did have an issue with the pool ladder and kinda hurt my ankle when I got to the top and jumped into the pool, then had issues getting out of the pool but had a wonderful tike playing with the kiddos and that's what's important!* (I've been MORE motivated to take better care of myself lately and I am feeling like I've been coming out of my depression! Good things!) Overall it was a wonderful time with the family, the ones that could make it, and I'm grateful for being blessed with a wonderful family! My heart is very full!
Today I am resting my foot, Been reading the Bible and texting with my bestie and I think I'm going to work on some scrapbooking and maybe watch a little TV or some arts and crafts shows on YouTube. I slept in late today but we got home late LOL it was a good time!
Stay blessed my dear Cherry friends!

Oh no, hope your ankle will feel better soon! I get the same way at the pool - I forget I'm not 12 years old anymore and can do whatever LOL! (((Hugs)))
 

[suewho372]

Hi Cherries!!!   I GOT the WALLPAPER ALLL DOWN!!!!! WHOOOO HOOO!! House is cleaned-laundry done and laundry put up ... with the exception of my sheets and the puppy bedroom sheets. Will do those tomorrow when I am going to scrap all day!!!  At least that is the plan ! 

I got this one done! 

and I got my step 1 for the progressive done and submitted! So tonight hopefully we can all sleep! However these
pups have slept most of the day instead of following me around all day like they usually do so I hope that they
sleep tonight!! 
 

[scrappinmom99]

I picked some wildflowers at the little farm down the road from my house after running my errands.  Came home and did some laundry and managed to finish 2 layouts:

For the July Title Challenge:


For the July Double Page Challenge combined with the Grab 5 Challenge:

Love all your layouts! I'm glad you're taking advantage of summer vacation to scrap!  

[scrappinmom99]

It's so hot and muggy here today. I'm just trying to catch up on copy editing sitting in front of the fan at my desk. DD is right now prepping veggies to make udong noodles with veggies.

*****OMG YOU GUYS!!! As I was typing this update, I got an email that I WON 2 TIX TO THE HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD PLAY ON BROADWAY!!! This was my first time doing the lottery and it took Aisling about a year to win tix to the same show --- that was on June 26 and I couldn't go because I was working!! I really didn't expect to win tix my first try!! This is the universe rewarding me for not being a big baby that I couldn't go with her when she won LOL! Now she gets to go twice!! OMG OMG OMG!!! It's a 3 hour play and she said it's amazing! I already can't wait!

Congratulations on winning your tickets! That's so cool!!   

Thanks! Now I'm a total believer that people actually win these lotteries. She won for June 26 but I had to work so she took her BFF (also huge Potterhead!) and they had FRONT ROW seats. So the lottery is for 2 $40 tix which is great because these are $$$$$! I really didn't expect to win so soon. I thought it would take a year like she did. I am already thinking about even more Harry Potter layouts and supplies LOL!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

It's so hot and muggy here today. I'm just trying to catch up on copy editing sitting in front of the fan at my desk. DD is right now prepping veggies to make udong noodles with veggies.

*****OMG YOU GUYS!!! As I was typing this update, I got an email that I WON 2 TIX TO THE HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD PLAY ON BROADWAY!!! This was my first time doing the lottery and it took Aisling about a year to win tix to the same show --- that was on June 26 and I couldn't go because I was working!! I really didn't expect to win tix my first try!! This is the universe rewarding me for not being a big baby that I couldn't go with her when she won LOL! Now she gets to go twice!! OMG OMG OMG!!! It's a 3 hour play and she said it's amazing! I already can't wait!

Congratulations on winning your tickets! That's so cool!!   

Thanks! Now I'm a total believer that people actually win these lotteries. She won for June 26 but I had to work so she took her BFF (also huge Potterhead!) and they had FRONT ROW seats. So the lottery is for 2 $40 tix which is great because these are $$$$$! I really didn't expect to win so soon. I thought it would take a year like she did. I am already thinking about even more Harry Potter layouts and supplies LOL!

VERY cool! There was some Harry Potter planners and accessories together here a few years back but IDK if they still have any lol anyway, that's awesome that you won!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Hi Cherries!!!   I GOT the WALLPAPER ALLL DOWN!!!!! WHOOOO HOOO!! House is cleaned-laundry done and laundry put up ... with the exception of my sheets and the puppy bedroom sheets. Will do those tomorrow when I am going to scrap all day!!!  At least that is the plan ! 

I got this one done! 

and I got my step 1 for the progressive done and submitted! So tonight hopefully we can all sleep! However these
pups have slept most of the day instead of following me around all day like they usually do so I hope that they
sleep tonight!! 
 

I LOVE your layout Susan, and good luck getting the rest of the wallpaper down! Lol too bad the pups can't help you with that!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

So MANY good things going on with the Cherries! I LOVE it! I JUST wish it wasn't so hot, too, but I don't want to press my luck thereN
I had a great 4th of July! *I did have an issue with the pool ladder and kinda hurt my ankle when I got to the top and jumped into the pool, then had issues getting out of the pool but had a wonderful tike playing with the kiddos and that's what's important!* (I've been MORE motivated to take better care of myself lately and I am feeling like I've been coming out of my depression! Good things!) Overall it was a wonderful time with the family, the ones that could make it, and I'm grateful for being blessed with a wonderful family! My heart is very full!
Today I am resting my foot, Been reading the Bible and texting with my bestie and I think I'm going to work on some scrapbooking and maybe watch a little TV or some arts and crafts shows on YouTube. I slept in late today but we got home late LOL it was a good time!
Stay blessed my dear Cherry friends!

Oh no, hope your ankle will feel better soon! I get the same way at the pool - I forget I'm not 12 years old anymore and can do whatever LOL! (((Hugs)))
 

Lol yesss!!! Staying off of my ankle and kept it elevated for a while!

[Art_Teacher]

Hi Cherries!

Barb have a relaxing time !! 
Chris I hope you have a good visit and get to play in your scrappy space!

I have been getting scrappy this morning ! I am a bit tired- fireworks were crazy then when that stopped we had thunderstorms.... the puppies were not impressed with either. They are snoozing like crazy still .... I personally like to sleep during rain and thunderstorms but they don't and so I don't. I need to curl up with one of them and sleep ! LOL
I have only about 35of a wall of wallpaper that still needs to be taken down. it is behind the toilet and sink..... so 
acrobatics will be involved. I may do that now.  So ready to have that done!!!!! 
I hope you have a great day-- I am happy to have another day off work!!! It is wonderful!!!
 

Sue, DH and I can relate....Eliza hates thunderstorms and fireworks.  But, she is not just anxious and scared, she likes to bark at them to show how brave she is!  lol  Even if we let her sleep beside us, she will wake us up barking.  smh  So, we are tired after 3 days in a row of it! (thunderstorm Wednesday and fireworks Thursday and Friday nights.)     

I hope you got your wallpaper done...DH is a paint contractor and he hates removing wallpaper! lol


 

[Art_Teacher]

Good morning cherries. Was planning on having a nice, quiet day at home - groceries and then scrappy time but Beryl has decided she really wants to visit South Texas.   At first, it looked like she wanted to take a tour of our coast and "hug" it. No thanks girlfriend. I do not like hugs from Hurricanes. But now, as of the 10am update, cone is a little smaller, and it really all depends on what kind of mood she's in. Our waters are massively HOT (avg is 80 to 83 degrees but we've been running between 84 and 87 ). So strengthening is a given. We want a weaker storm, but that means we'd be on the dirty side (it moves south). But if it keeps moving up North, stronger storm but we're spared and on the clean side. Forecast should be a bit better tonight or early tomorrow morning. All we can do is prepare.

Went to the store at 7:30 and luckily, early enough to beat any and all crowds. Got everything I needed and was home by 8:10. Put groceries away, ate a small breakfast and then decided to get started on laundry. Already cleaned bathrooms and swept/mopped floors. I'll also cycle through our storm shutters to make sure they all go up/down. Normally we do that around Memorial Day but with DH's surgery AND babysitting because of Jasper's procedure, didn't do it. Then toss in the garage project, flooding due to TS Alberto, just haven't had the time. Speaking of which, DH is still working on the drainage issue for the back. Last thing we need is Beryl to do something stupid, like "sit and spin" and dump a bunch of rain on us. We got 10 inches from Alberto in less than 48 hrs. Our ground cannot hold much water.

I did get this done yesterday for MMC #1.



Maybe I can still scrap later this afternoon, who knows. Trying to tackle all the inside prep as I know DH will take care of most of the outside prep.

TTYL cherries!

Boo on Beryl!  I hope you aren't getting too much rain/storm damage. Your layout is so pretty!  Love how you used those filmstrips and the mixed media background!
 

[Art_Teacher]

geez what a long HOT week it has been here but we are being blessed with it only being in the 80's today--july cold front..LOL  we also got a big ol dump of rain this morning--which will happen when we are so hot for so many days....
we did nothing for the 4th  just hid in the AC..lol

I've been working on a layout here and there....hoping to finish it today....
I haven't even looked at the new challenges yet...oyyyyyyy

I hope everyone has a great day!

We had rain on the 4th, as well. It cleared off in the evening but was so muggy, DH and I decided to stay in our A/C and watch the Macy's fireworks on tv.  LOL
 

[Art_Teacher]

I went to the eye doctor this morning and they dilated my eyes so I'm staying indoors until they get back to normal. I've been scrapping with the lights off which worked fine today, usually I like all the lights on. 

We had a nice 4th of July yesterday.Zach was away for a couple of days and he came back today but then he's leaving again. 

Not much else going on here. Be careful those of you with the extreme heat.

Uggh...I hate when I get my eyes dilated. I have very light-sensitive eyes, so this just makes it worse!  Glad you were able to scrap with the lights off.