Farewell 2007......

Well it is time to say goodbye to 2007. For me it was a good year. It was the year of the 07 in 07. Meaning, a great year for my NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer who drives the 07 car.

I have never been one for resolutions cause I think they put too much stress on a new year. BUT I do like to set goals and I set only one goal for myself to accomplish in 2007 and I did it. Being named to four Scrapbook Creative Teams. Check.

I didn't get to spend as much time with my friend Tommy as I had wished for in 2007, but time will have to be set aside in 2008. I did have a great time with Tommy and Rhonda at Alumni.....never can get tired of those two!

I managed to visit granny in 07. 100 year old granny! WOW! Who is just afew short weeks will turn 101. Amazing. Simply amazing. My niece Alicia inspired me to do a little project for her and I am going to work on that this week. THANKS Alicia for that great idea!

Now, I have a list of two major things to get accomplished in 2008, so by this time next year I hope to have that post for ya.

So to all my wonderful family and friends all of God's blessings in 2008. Know that I love you all and here's to a wonderful 2008! HUGS!!

One of my online friends Challenged me to post my favorite photo of 2007, and man was that hard, but here it is.....
it is the picture of me and my Groovy 100 year old Granny!!

Kristin

Can you tell........

OMG I never realized how much my brothers and I look alike. NOW this might not be too shocking except we are all adopted....and I swear....I NEVER noticed how we look so much alike. Look at us....my awesome brothers. I love them BOTH so so so so much! I wouldn't trade them for two other brothers......

Some Christmas Photos.....

Ron and I messin around...my niece thought this was hilarious!

Our nieces and Nephews minues one.....

Ron gets ANOTHER game for his Wii.

My very cool ornaments my Godmother made me with my cats names on them. They are so cool and I Loved them!

Me and my brothers being stupid.

Ron's new bird watching binoculars.

My really cool watch and braclet from Ronnie/

Some pictures from Our Cruise....

No wonder Ron had a Hernia...look how strong he is :)


Our Horse & Buggy ride around Nassau


Departing from Nassau.

My Chocolate love affair aboard the Carnival Liberty at Harry's Supper Club.

Just a beautiful day on the Ocean

Ron and I leaving the Liberty for Shore at Caymen.

Our Niece Julia playing in the Sand in Grand Caymen.

My Monkey Drink...I LOVE my little monkey!


Our Dining Room on the last night of our Cruise...Thanks John for taking this for us.


This is us....trying to get home. Considering we spent the night in Atlanta with no Clean clothes, undewear or anything for that matter...well except for the free Crappy tooth brush.....we look pretty good. Sort of :)

Merry Christmas One and all.....

Well......this is one Christmas that I really appreciate being home. I WILL NOT go into the whole trip home from our cruise story, but needless to say Delta Airlines, may be flying me free of charge sometime soon!

The main reason for me logging in tonight is to wish all my ONLINE friends and family members and very Merry Christmas today. Much love to each of you and watch for updates of our trip and some Christmas photos.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Cruising for Ron & Kristin....

yes....that is correct. Mr Ronnie Boy and I are going on a cruise is just 6 days. I have mixed feelings. I am soooooo excited about being warm, after all this snow, and having a few days to myself in the sun with some sort of coconut drink.....BUT I am scared as hell that I wont make it home in time for Christmas, we are scheduled to get home on the Saturday before Christmas, but weather happens and it makes me sick just thinking about it. It would be the first time in 38 years that I have missed Christmas, but everyone assures me.....it will OK!

HERE is the Liberty:



Please dear lord take care of Ron and I.....and PLEASE let me get home for Christmas!

Budding Pilot

A layout about Ron flying...that's right....flying. It is so cute watching him play :) Here is my journaling:

Ron has really been enjoying his pilot lessons here he is doing touch and go’s at the Genoa Airport.

Budding Pilot

A layout about Ron flying...that's right....flying. It is so cute watching him play :) Here is my journaling:

Ron has really been enjoying his pilot lessons here he is doing touch and go’s at the Genoa Airport.

Time for more designer love.....

It is Paula Duncan. Paula has some awesome kits. Here are some layouts I created with Paula's most recent kits. All these kits are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Stop by the yummy site and check out Paula's store.

Credits: Paula Duncan's AWESOME Groovy to the X-Max Kit and Paula's Tiki Bar Alpha's, all are available right here at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Credits: All Kristin Cronin-Barrow & Paula Duncan's Thumpty Thump Thump kit except for Alphas are Paula Duncan's Tiki bar.

Time for more designer love.....

It is Paula Duncan. Paula has some awesome kits. Here are some layouts I created with Paula's most recent kits. All these kits are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Stop by the yummy site and check out Paula's store.

Credits: Paula Duncan's AWESOME Groovy to the X-Max Kit and Paula's Tiki Bar Alpha's, all are available right here at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Credits: All Kristin Cronin-Barrow & Paula Duncan's Thumpty Thump Thump kit except for Alphas are Paula Duncan's Tiki bar.

More Designer Love......

It is Paula Duncan. Paula has some awesome kits. Here are some layouts I created with Paula's most recent kits. All these kits are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Stop by the yummy store and check out Paula's store.




this time.

More Designer Love......

It is Paula Duncan. Paula has some awesome kits. Here are some layouts I created with Paula's most recent kits. All these kits are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs. Stop by the yummy store and check out Paula's store.




this time.

I am sad, mad, sickened and disqusted....

with the events of today in Nebraska.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/05/mall.shooting/index.html

This is not the publicity that I would ever dream of for our state. Headlining CNN! NEVER, but here we are. So in response to someone who posted on our states News site over the weekend...yeah..we were concerned with who would be our next football coach and if that was all we had to be worried about it must be nice....well you got your satisfaction....we have ALOT more to worry about now! I think it says ALOT about a place where all we do have to worry about is a football coach...I don't mind being in our shoes....................until today!

As I have told many.....and in a weird way I am honored to say this and be from Nebraska. BUT....

WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS IN NEBRASKA IT HAPPENS TO ALL OF US!

My heart and prayers go out to all those innocent people who were just there shopping and enjoying the day. My heart has had a hard time going out to the victim.......suicide is a terrible tragedy, but why take totally innocent people with you!! I just don't get it.....can you not see the beauty in human life....

I guess after hearing a story about a woman who was frantically trying to escape with her CHILDREN....COME ON!

I am very sympathic and forgiving person....but why....why hurt people who were so totally innocent after loosing a job at FREAKIN MCDONALDS!!

Stolen from Oscar....

I stole this off Oscar blog, who stole this from Nancy.

Please copy and paste and write your answers in comments if you want to play along... I hope you will follow through as I would love to know you better!

Yourself: patient, content, happy

Your partner: is one of the greatest men I know

Your hair: needs a trim and I wish it was longer

Your mother: has become more my friend than I imagined.

Your father: is someone I miss more than anyone else in this world.

Your favorite item: My house

Your dream last night: Nothing last night, but the night before....ROn threw me a party that Clint Bowyer showed up at....HELL of a party :)

Your favorite drink: diet coke or milk

Your dream car: a NASCAR car

Dream home: I love my house...but I would love to have a cabin that was by itself and had big open windows and a kick ass balcony.

The room you are in: piano room soon to be office

Your fear: fire, I am terrified of fire (me too Oscar)

Where you want to be in 10 years: by water

Who you hung out with last night: at home watching the Big 12 College Football Championship

You’re not: healthy (me either Oscar)

One of your wish list items: To lose some weight

The last thing you did: went tinkle

You are wearing: my jammie pants and top

Your favorite weather: fall

Your favorite book: Anything Shel Siverstein

Last thing you ate: Pizza and OMG I haven't had pizza in forever and it was a slice of heaven

Your life: busy

Your mood: stressed

Your best friend: (beside Ron) Rhonda Sue Mosel Anson and T

What are you thinking about right now: I should be in bed, but I didn't sleep worth a crap last night so why try

Your car: My Eddie Bear....my SUV

What are you doing at the moment: Ummmm typing

Relationship status: Married to the ol Ronnie Boy

What is on your t.v: I turned that noise trap off :)

When is the last time you laughed: About an half an hour ago reading an email from barb......it was freakin hilarious!

All I wanted for Christmas......

Was a New Nebraska Head Football coach...and a darn good one....and I think I got my wish!! Former Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Bo Pellini is coming back to the Cornhusker State as the Head Coach of the Nebraska Football team and I have only one sentiment on this.....




THANK THE LORD FOR A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!! Can ya tell I LOVE BO!!

(photo from Huskers.com)

OK so this is it!!

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHY DIDNT YOU STUPID PEOPLE HIRE BO PELLINI BEFORE!! I told you. I was one of the people screaming "WE want BO" at the Alamo Bowl....you should have freakin listened to us......................but as LONG as BO is back......who gives a crap :)

OH and I am waiting for my driver to speak at he NASCAR Banquet and I have LONG wait :) Cause my BOY was third!

For my Dad......

..here is your wonderful family....and I love you ALL so very very much!

Man if Dad could see us now. Welllll I think he does...and look at us Dad.........I love you and miss you so much. Everytime I look at this beautiful family I think of you..........

My wonderful family....I love you ALL so very very much! I dedicate this picture to Dad....man if he could see us now. Welllll I think he does...and look at us Dad.........I love you and miss you so much. Everytime I look at this beautiful family I think of you..........

My wonderful family....I love you ALL so very very much! I dedicate this picture to Dad....man if he could see us now. Welllll I think he does...and look at us Dad.........I love you and miss you so much. Everytime I look at this beautiful family I think of you..........

Christmas has Puked in my house....

OMG I have been working and working and working to get my house decorated for Christmas! Every year I swear that I am going to make it easier on myself....I have come a long way in my ability to organize all these decorations.......BUT

THANK GOD Ron helped me tonight cause I was getting bored, tired and ticked off that the decorating was taking me so darn long........my feet hurt, my back is killing me and I am absolutely pooped!!

Well this is just a fun little picture that Ron took of Angie, Erica and I prior to the USC/Nebraska game. This is my tribute to my Huskers....OH yeah we had the crappiest football season forever...THANK GOD the volleyball girls got their backs :) BUT we did one hell of time.....

Well this is just a fun little picture that Ron took of Angie, Erica and I prior to the USC/Nebraska game. This is my tribute to my Huskers....OH yeah we had the crappiest football season forever...THANK GOD the volleyball girls got their backs :) BUT we did one hell of time.....

Congratulations Clint......

FINALLY....it is over. You are the 2007 3rd Place NASCAR Chase Driver. I one simple thing to say.........WE LOVE CLINT BOWYER!!

Well it's almost curtains.......

On the 2007 NASCAR season! I can honestly say as a NASCAR fan this has been my favorite season. First, Clint Bowyer's first NASCAR win and second Clint's amazing run in the 2007 Chase for the Cup Run. What an amazing season for him, what an amazing driver and I have a feeling an amazing person. I have found myself a driver.......

Well it's almost curtains.......

On the 2007 NASCAR season! I can honestly say as a NASCAR fan this has been my favorite season. First, Clint Bowyer's first NASCAR win and second Clint's amazing run in the 2007 Chase for the Cup. What an amazing season for him, what an amazing driver and I have a feeling an amazing person. I have found myself a driver.......one which I respect and am very proud to call my NASCAR Driver....driver of the Jack Daniel's 07 car. Have a good run today Clint and enjoy your moment on the stage in New York!! Go Clint have a great run and know your fans.......have your back bud!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

...to my brother George!



You are such an awesome Brother and I love you very much! I wouldn't trade you or Lar for any brother in the whole world. Thank you for protecting me, for taking care of me and for always being there if I need you!!!! I might not talk to you every single day, but you are always on my mind!

It is very hard to keep....

A race girl at home....

Week before last Ron and I sat down to go over our travel calendar as we do once a month. He looked at me and Said "Gosh, we have an auction in Kansas on the 6th, we are sure going to be close to the Texas Motorspeedway, when do they race there" I was like wellllllll the 4th. So two race tickets, a four hour truck drive, some auction work and a very icky hotel room later, we are in Gainesville Texas in time for Tomorrow's Cup race.

Well as you can imagine.........my excitement is the usual....VERY!! So in honor of this very wonderful weekend. I am going to share a picture of none other than.......

YOU GUESSED IT

CLINT BOWYER!!!! BUT this photo is very special cause my sweet online friend Zee snatched it up for me while looking for some Atlanta test photos......DID I MENTION HOW MUCH I ADORE THAT ZEE!!! God bless you woman for knowing enough to send me some Halloween Eye Candy :)

This photo gives a whole new meaning to the phrase......two tire change.....

My fun little layout about sweet Julia, our niece. If she isn't the cutest little thing. It was so cute how shy she was coming to our house, but she warmed up and was the life of the party.......

My fun little layout about sweet Julia, our niece. If she isn't the cutest little thing. It was so cute how shy she was coming to our house, but she warmed up and was the life of the party.......

BIG DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK SALE....

at www.kjoistudios.com.......

In celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day.......Most products will be marked down 30%-50% starting today, 11/02 through 11/04 in the Kjoistudios store. Quick mouse on over and check out some of the beautiful kits that the designers at Kjoi have whipped up the last few months. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Please note the discounts are already marked in the shop, so you don't need a coupone for this sale! Just fill up your cart!

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

BIG DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK SALE....

at www.kjoistudios.com.......

In celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day.......Most products will be marked down 30%-50% starting today, 11/02 through 11/04 in the Kjoistudios store. Quick mouse on over and check out some of the beautiful kits that the designers at Kjoi have whipped up the last few months. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Please note the discounts are already marked in the shop, so you don't need a coupone for this sale! Just fill up your cart!

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Sending a little love...

to one of the designers I create for. I am starting off the new and improved...OK the UPDATED Gone Scrap Crazy by showing off some stuff I have creating for GRETCHEN TRIPP!! She was one of the first people that took a chance and invited me to be on her Creative Team. I LOVE to create with Gretchen's items. Her kits are so versatile and I love that I can pull from her other other kits and so many work together. Gretchen's kits can be found here:

http://www.elementalscraps.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=16

Here is a sampling of some layouts I have done using Gretchen Amazing Kits!


This is the second of two layouts I created for Gretchen Tripp's Creative Team using her Be Still kit. I LOVE this kit. It is so versatile and has some great elements. My niece insisted on me taking this picture of her holding and Easter Egg...I really didn't want the Egg in this picture Our sweet niece Cassidy. She is such a pumpkin and we just love her to pieces. Photo taken on Easter Sunday 2007.


Gretchen Tripp's Be Still Kit; I also used Katie Pertiet's Fabric Flowers and recolored it. I also used Katie's notebook papers and folded cardboard corner, K Mccombs Spiralicious swirls.



This is one of two layout's I created using Gretchen Tripp's Be Still kit as part of her creative team. It was absolutely perfect for my Nephew's Confirmation pictures. I simply love this great kit!! My nephew is such a good kid. His faith is very important to him and it was such a pleasure to be able to share his special day with him..... Sheldon on his confirmation day with his gorgeous cake. Sheldon is such a special boy, so talented and totally irreplaceable and one special Nephew.

Everything on here is Gretchen's Be Still kit with a few exceptions.; Safety pin Tag Katie Pertiet's and the Stacked photo frames.; Fonts used: Jackson Junior Sans
Times New Roman

Sending a little love...

to one of the designers I create for. I am starting off the new and improved...OK the UPDATED Gone Scrap Crazy by showing off some stuff I have creating for GRETCHEN TRIPP!! She was one of the first people that took a chance and invited me to be on her Creative Team. I LOVE to create with Gretchen's items. Her kits are so versatile and I love that I can pull from her other other kits and so many work together. Gretchen's kits can be found here:

http://www.elementalscraps.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=16

Here is a sampling of some layouts I have done using Gretchen Amazing Kits!


This is the second of two layouts I created for Gretchen Tripp's Creative Team using her Be Still kit. I LOVE this kit. It is so versatile and has some great elements. My niece insisted on me taking this picture of her holding and Easter Egg...I really didn't want the Egg in this picture Our sweet niece Cassidy. She is such a pumpkin and we just love her to pieces. Photo taken on Easter Sunday 2007.


Gretchen Tripp's Be Still Kit; I also used Katie Pertiet's Fabric Flowers and recolored it. I also used Katie's notebook papers and folded cardboard corner, K Mccombs Spiralicious swirls.



This is one of two layout's I created using Gretchen Tripp's Be Still kit as part of her creative team. It was absolutely perfect for my Nephew's Confirmation pictures. I simply love this great kit!! My nephew is such a good kid. His faith is very important to him and it was such a pleasure to be able to share his special day with him..... Sheldon on his confirmation day with his gorgeous cake. Sheldon is such a special boy, so talented and totally irreplaceable and one special Nephew.

Everything on here is Gretchen's Be Still kit with a few exceptions.; Safety pin Tag Katie Pertiet's and the Stacked photo frames.; Fonts used: Jackson Junior Sans
Times New Roman

November!

WOW! How did it get to be November already. Wednesday afternoon before leaving for an Auction trip Ron and I put our boat in our barn. It seems like it was just going into the water a few weeks ago. Now it stored away ready for next spring. Crazy!

Another sign....I keep getting emails and flyers in the mails announcing Holidays sales and upcoming holiday events. AMAZING. How can it possbily be close to Christmas?? I started workin on our holiday cards to get those done. This might be the Christmas of the Gift Card. (hehehehe)

Time to sign off and head down the road.....Ron and I are in Hutchinson, Kansas to pick up some signs and then heading for our auction site just down the road at Conway Springs, just catching up on computer time.

HAPPY NOVEMBER and keep up with me here or watch for my layouts at www.stockscraps.blogspot.com

See ya around....and here are a couple of photos I took yesterday while helping Leon and Ron work on some auction stuff.......it was so peaceful and beauitful there....can't wait for the auction.....

I am smitten with this layout. I actually did this for a challenge at one of my scrapbooking sites. The challenge was to use a Clock on a layout......and well.....


This is also a layout I did for my Grandmother. This was taken at her 100th Birthday party in January, so I am going to have it printed and frame it for her for Christmas this year.

As always, thanks for stopping by and taking a peak at my layouts....many more to come.......see ya around.

I am smitten with this layout. I actually did this for a challenge at one of my scrapbooking sites. The challenge was to use a Clock on a layout......and well.....


This is also a layout I did for my Grandmother. This was taken at her 100th Birthday party in January, so I am going to have it printed and frame it for her for Christmas this year.

As always, thanks for stopping by and taking a peak at my layouts....many more to come.......see ya around.