20 Things I plan to do while I am 20

So I am turning 20 this Sunday (11) and I thought it would be cool if I made a list of things that I want to do when I'm 20. I'm not going to be a teenager anymore! So here is the list:

1. Laugh a lot
2. Take a chance even if it doesn't come out successful.
3. Go on a trip out of state with friends.
4. Feel more confident about myself.
5. Eat healthier
6. Make the best out of any bad situation
7. Make some new friends, but keep the old too of course!
8. Take the time and read a few books.
9. Create for myself
10. Turn more can'ts into cans
11. Turn dreams into reality known as plans
12. Love and appreciate school
13. Learn a new hobby
14. Remind all the people I love how much I appreciate them in my life.
15. Spend more time outdoors and enjoy it!
16. Help someone in need
17. Remember "that Moment" and cherish it
18. Do something exotic, still trying to figure out what that might be. (my hair?)
19. RELAX and take time for myself and forget the world for a bit.
20. Write thank you notes.

My Winter Wreath

I was "inspiration" searching when I saw a someone who made a wreath similar to this one, but with christmas colors. It was a little too late to make a christmas one and I wanted mine to last a little bit longer so I made a winter wreath. I had a lot of fun doing this. I thought I would also paint it to give it a snowy look. I think this is my new thing-make holiday wreaths. Fast, Cheap, and Easy!

The Latest Layout

This is my latest layout that I made for a critique a couple of weeks ago. Let me just tell ya- This sure was out of my comfort zone. Our challenge was to use different lines of paper in one layout. I really enjoyed it though. It's helping me to see all the possibilities I can do! -Enjoy!

Merry Christmas!

I just thought I would wish all of you a merry Christmas and a happy new year! I hope that 2008 was as great as it was for me. A lot of great things have come about in 2008. I hope there are more great and wonderful things to come for 2009 as well. I love you all!

Just some Layouts

These are a few of my layouts that I have made for the critiques that we have at work. We have a challenge each week when we do our layout. It's a really good thing for me-so then I will use a variety of techniques, product, etc. Can I just say that I love my job! :)

Christmas Spirit

Okay, I know it has been a while since Thanksgiving break, but I am finally getting to blogging it. I enjoy the Christmas time so much. The day after thanksgiving we put up the tree and decorated inside and out! Literally. We then made some yummy yummy spiced walnuts and almonds! My mom and Kendra also made ginger snaps for our Widow party that we have every year for the widows in our town that we had that following Sunday. We had a busy holiday, but such a great time!

American Crafts Warehouse Sale

The American Crafts Warehouse Sale has been extended til the 20th! So you should still come down and get a good deal! There is still a lot of great product left. It will be as if you never missed out on anything! Please come and come see me too! Have a great day!

Want a GREAT deal on scrapbooking supplies?!

If you love to scrapbook or do projects and have it be affordable, this is the place to come! This is American Crafts first Warehouse Sale. The company is trying to get rid of product that has been discontinued or an overstock. Friends and Family of employees of the company will have the pleasure of coming to the warehouse this Thursday (4th) from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Get there early to have a chance to get the stuff you want before it's all gone. Tell all your friends and family to come on Friday and Saturday as well! I would love to see you there!

Inspiration for Creativity

At work, while we are designing, sometimes we need to take a break from what we are doing and find inspiration. I really enjoy looking around the web at blogs and websites for inspiration from others. If only I could do crafty things and scrapbook all day long--I would be in heaven! I cannot believe how many creative people there are out in the world. If you would like to see the inspiration I have found and want to add a little creative spunk into your life , I will be making a new link set on the side of blogs and websites that inspire me that could help you as well. I am going to put a little twist into my blog in the near future. There are great ideas for things to do for the holidays. What a fun way to spruce up the holidays I would have to say. I hope these places will inspire you as much as they have inspired me. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of this idea! PLEASE I would appreciate it. AND do you have any thing/place that inspires you? I would love to know!

Thanksgiving Day

A picture of the whole group excluding me because I was taking it.

The placecards that my mom and I made.

A few of the essentials of a thanksgiving meal:

The yummy rolls that my aunt made!

A very great turkey that was so moist and savory.

My mom's famous gravy. Look at the steam that is coming off that gravy.

Thanksgiving this year was different then any of the other years. We usually spend Thanksgiving at my Grandma Robinson's house, but my dad wanted to do it at home this year. We spent Thanksgiving at home with my mom and dad, Kendra, Shean, my aunt Susan and uncle Randall and my cousin Amanda. It was quite small this year, but it was actually relaxing. It was really enjoyable and I think we made it quite fun and a new tradition than what we have done in the past.