Well hello there!

I can't believe it's been since January since I've last posted! Wow! I can't say it's been super busy for me, but it's not like it's been mellow for me either.  Everything is a blur since I haven't really blogged.  I guess the good thing about blogging is remembering what you did and it's always nice to go back on old entries reading them.  I just wish I wasn't so lazy and devoted some time to blogging.  It hasn't been a priority and that bums me out.

Like I mentioned earlier, nothing really exciting has been going on.  Went on a few mini trips, decided not to go with dh to Japan last week (I know what a shocker!).  I had things here I needed to take care of and he kept going back and fourth on whether he'd be there for two days or longer.  I didn't think it was worth all that travel for two days.  Of course by the time he found out it would be a week, it was too late for me to get a good airline deal.  No biggie, to be honest I wasn't feeling a long trip nor was I itching to head back to Japan.  Don't know why, call me crazy or just getting too old.  Anyhow, I knew if I didn't go, dh would get me everything on my list and surprise me with other things.  And boy did he!  He got mostly everything on my list (the few he didn't get was in Tokyo and he didn't have time to go.  No worries because I was able to buy them off Amazon but had he gotten them it would have been way cheaper! Oh well...).  I will share (hopefully) some pics of the goodies when I get the chance.  But please don't hold your breathe as you know I'm not always good in keeping my promise when it comes to my blog.

Moving on...  I've been crafting here and there.  Mostly scrapping and usually I don't like sharing my pages w/journals because of privacy issues.  I have shared some online but that's because they were DT requirements.  I'll try to post a few of my Project Life layouts once in a while.  Yes, I decided to participate in it this year...it's a no hassle way for me to scrapbook, especially when I don't have the time to really do a proper layout.  I haven't done any cards in almost a year.  Well, maybe a few for some occasions but no real stamping cards...makes me sad.  I hope to do some in the near future and share on this cobweb infested blog of mine (^_^)

OK, I think that's all I have time for, I will  leave you w/a few pics of the happenings around here!  Thanks for stopping by, hope everyone is doing well and hope to visit all your blogs as time permits!

Working on Project Life:

Picking up my in-laws at LAX, did you know dogs are allowed in the baggage section?

Decided to be hip (my GOD-daughter thinks I'm so not hip by saying "hip" haha!) and paint my ring finger different color

PS - I will be posting some Sizzix dies for sale in a few days!  Please be on the lookout!

Day 8 - 11

Day 8 - Morning ~ This is what I see every morning from my desk.  Yes folks, it's usually this beautiful.

Day 9:  In the Kitchen.  Please excuse the mess!  But hey, this is my kitchen...

Day 10 - Black and White:  Sephora is having their VIP Opening Night Party this weekend.  How perfect is the color scheme?!? 

Day 11 - Many  I know most of my fellow crafters have just as many Copic markers so I'm not one bit ashamed of this! haha!  (that's what I keep telling myself...haha!):

Day 7 - Everyday + Amy Tangerine T-shirt

Day 7 - Everyday:  This is pretty much my everyday.  I start off the day on the computer and chat with my girl Leslie and then I have lunch and do some house work or whatever needs to be taken care of.  Excuse the mess!

One of the classes I took from Amy Tangerine was how to create her famous tshirts...here are my two takes.  Please keep in mind, I sooo do not know how to sew!  Be kind (^_^)

Day 6 - Looking Down

Thought I'd make this fun! Been wanting to do this ever since I saw it online.  So here's my photo for today:

Day 4 and 5

Sorry folks, I didn't get to post yesterday's photo.  It was pouring rain and well, rain makes me super lazy.  Even though I had two baskets of laundry to fold, I opted to just lay on the couch and catch up on some shows. (^_^)  Of course by the time 6:30 PM came around I was scrambling to get ready to pick up dh from the airport and run a few errands.  Let me tell you, it was not fun driving in the rain at all!  It was that bad!

OK on to the challenge...

Day 4 - what you wore:

Funny about these rain boots...people (and my friends) were going crazy over the designer of these boots.  I forgot what they're called but I've been meaning to get rain boots and when I saw these on sale for only $14 I just had to get them.  Sure they're funky but really, how often would I wear them?  It's not like I'm living in Washington State or London [but hey, if dh gets a job there, I'll be prepared (^_~)]  Anyhow, they really kept my feet and pants from getting wet cause like I said earlier, it was a downpour! 

Day 5 - clouds:

 

After yesterday's weather, it was such a sweet surprised to see the sun again...

Day 3 - Bad Habit

Confession - I don't make my bed everyday. I know I should to prove to the hubby I do some housework while he's at work. But why bother sometimes when I know I'll be taking a nap in it? hahaha! They say (and I have to agree) when you make your bed right when you get up should starts your day in the right direction. I totally agree with that 100%. So with that being said, my days don't go quite right all the time (^_^).   Moving on...here's my picture.

I'm actually using my iPhone for all my pictures.  Yup, I'm THAT lazy to bust out with the DSLR. Plus the 

iPhone 4S has an awesome camera!

Day 2 of Nov Challenge

Today's theme is Orange.  I have a beautiful bouquet of fall flowers on my table and its orange...perfect!  BTW, I choose not to upload my self portrait on the blog...I try not to put too many personal things on my craft blog (yeah, I know it's part of the challenge but I especially don't like posting a pic, especially if it's just of myself.  And yes, I know I have in the past but who really wants or needs to see that? ) (^_^)  Hope there's some of you out there participating!  If you are, would love to see your photo!

A Challenge for you and a chance to win...

Anyone interested in participating?? I've seen this around and never bothered to.  But for some reason, I've decided to participate this month and maybe make a mini journal out of it.  Sounds like fun, don't you think?  If you're interested let me know and I'll include one of those linky thingies on my blog for everyone to upload their pics. 

This year I've also challenged myself to participate in Ali Edward's Dec Daily.  I tried last year but for some reason I didn't put an album together.  Although I took pics every day, just didn't have it in me to do it...I may do it later...but we'll see.  So this year, I am crossing my fingers I can complete ONE Dec Daily!  My family will be here so life around this casa will be interesting.  Anyhow, if you wanna win Ali Edward's kit below, visit Dear Lizzy's blog here for a chance to win!  Good luck everyone!

Pirates of the Caribbean in Hawaii!

Sorry but I'm too lazy to upload pics from my camera to my computer...so I thought I'd take a craft break and post about some exciting things happening on the islands.  Not only are we fortunate enough to live in paradise, BUT we are lucky to have a couple of big Hollywood movie and show filming here!  Two that I can think of at the moment which are Pirates of the Caribbean and the New Hawaii 5-0!  Both of the main stars are my a couple of my favorite actors and thrilled to have them both on the island!  Hope to run into either one or even better...both! ha! Fat chance, but you never know!

Anyhow, we had breakfast on the windward side of the island a couple of weekends ago and noticed the Black Pearl at Kbay...  Exciting isn't it?  I have more pics, but like I said earlier I'm too lazy and for now, you're only getting one pic...lol!

Hope you're all having a great week so far! Aloha!

Aloha Friday!

Hello everyone!  I can't believe it's already Friday!! Wow! This week went by so fast!  I was hoping to have this week to relax and rest after the in-laws left, but nope that didn't happen!  I pretty much ran errands all week!  Hopefully today I can stay home and just relax and maybe make more cards!  We shall see!

Anyhow, I've gotten emails about my Copic storage.  I got the from Munchkins located in the Mililani Town Center.  They perfect for the Copic pens and I absolutely love them.  I went back yesterday and got my third case and I'm thinking I may need one more...hahaha!  I'm hoping Copic does not come out w/any new colors for a while!  LOL!  These cases cost $22.95.  Not bad, especially since you don't have to pay for shipping and handling! Here's how it looks with the third case:

No stampin' project today, spent most of my day cleaning, organizing, cooking and baking for the little girl.  Oh I did a hybrid project...check it out!

Here's the birthday girl in her birthday outfit.  This was actually her Valentine's outfit, forgot to put it on on Valentine's.  But she did wear this at Pineapple Cove.  So I decided to have her wear it again today. 

Here's the Pupcake I made for her and these are packaged for the doggies at M's work.

Email me if you'd like the recipe it's dog safe, really easy and not that much ingredients needed. 

Father's Day Card 2

Here's my second Father's Day Card for my dad. I decided to make this way more simpler than the other (yeah, I know the other was pretty simple). I figure men aren't too hung up on cards and crafty stuff and always find that sometimes simple is the best. I am racing with time to get these cards and gifts out to our father's who are both on the mainland so I need to mail them off today! Yeah, I'm laggin'!

Oh yeah, I was lucky enough to meet Emeril Lagasse, on Sunday. Thanks to our NEX (Navy Exchange). Unfortunately the NEX wouldn't let us take personal pictures with him so I got one of me talking to him and the other while standing right in front of where he was signing. I'll spare you and just post a pic of him. Enjoy and as always thanks for stopping by!

(My husband actually took the pic, I didn't have a brush with his logo so for now I'm keeping mine on)

Reminiscing ...

I haven't had time to work on anything crafty lately. I've been busy running errands and doing stuff around the house. Hopefully that'll change today! Especially since I should be getting my the new 2009 - 2010 Stampin' UP! Idea Book and Catalog! Can't wait!

Anyhow, I was going through my personal blog and found these set of pictures. These pictures were taken in Feb 07. I loved when it snowed , it was never too much, just right! I'm sure dh didn't think so especially when he had to go into work (^o^). Anyhow, the one year death anniversary of my baby Avery is coming up at the end of the month so I thought I'd post pictures of him from now until the anniversary. I still get sad and teary eye whenever I think of him (which is every night). What a great dog he was and how much he's left a big hole in our hearts (*o*). I'm gonna stop it at here or else I won't be able to continue typing this post.

If you've read all the way through, thanks! I'm sorry that this isn't a crafty post but felt since I didn't have anything new to share and wanted to honor Avery, thought this was the perfect time to post this.

As usual thanks for stopping by!

Jealous of Jen!

LOL! Seriously I am jealous of Jen of Jenny's Creations! She recently visited Japan and even though I was just there this past Dec, I still wished I was there last week too! LOL! Anyhow, looking at Jen's pictures reminding me of the missing piece in my heart (how dramatic am I? LOL) so I decided to share a few of my Japan pictures here on my Stampin' blog. I promise this won't be something I'll post often but just wanted to share a part of me that I don't often do on this blog. Enjoy, hope that all that visits my blog who have never been to Japan thing about visiting. Japan is truly a beautiful place!

Cherry Blossoms at one of the Temple grounds.

The Great Buddah at Kamakura (not far from where I grew up)

I'll post more pics when I have time...but for now since I haven't updated the blog I'll go ahead and post what I have... Thanks for stopping by!