New Croppin' Room!

My husband and I recently purchased a house. This is what we have been doing for the last 2 months; getting the house ready to be moved into. Well, 30 gallon of paint, many long hours, and lots of help; we are moved in. Now we will take one room and fix it up the way we want it and fix major issues. Yes, this was a fix me upper house. So, I have my own little room for all of my scrapbook supplies. My friends, Christine and Teresa, organized all of my supplies. I love my room. Teresa and I spend lots of time creating our pages together and have girl talks. I tried to upload pictures; but the blog must be lazy today.

Vent Time

You ever notice that when someone needs you; they need you "drop everything now" need you; but when you need someone to do something for you....they tend to disappear. Some of my New Year's Resolutions were to have more me time and slow down. Neither has happened. I can honestly say that since the beginning of the year; I have been disappointed, let down, used, and forgotten more than the last 6 months of 2009. Why would I ever think it would change?

Chicago Bound

Last summer we met some of the most awesome people. We were invited to go on a trip to NY with a Jr. High class. It was perfect for us; no driving and a tour group so we would not get lost. We had the most fantastic time. That same group has invited us to on another trip. This time to Chicago and on Amtrak. I have always wanted to take a ride on Amtrak and my husband has always wanted to go to Chicago. Our trip is in the middle of June and we are excited!

New Year: New Purpose

The new year has started and I am going through a "New Purpose" stage. I am going to set more time aside for me. Some people may think I am selfish for setting aside time for me; however this is not the way I see it. I am going to be a first time grandmother in March-my time will be spent spoiling this child. I want to do more for my community; me personally. I also want to do more cropping.

I always make the same new year resolutions - eat healthier and exercise more. Well, 6 days in to the New Year and I still haven't exercised once. Food washed all that bothers me away!

I am hoping that January 20th brings good news to our family. If all goes well; we will have a new house and Claire's Croppin' Corner is going to be more than just a blog.