Merry HO HO!

I spent this evening having a Very Washington Holiday! Laura and I went into Washington to see the official trees. First stop was the White House. We saw the National Christmas Tree and each state tree. Then off to the Capital. That was a great tree - all homemade ornaments and very few people. Laura will have great pix on her blog soon I'm sure. Then we made an unexpected trip to the National Botanical Garden because they had sparkley blue trees in the front. Once we pulled up to the Garden we saw they had a huge toy train set up. It was amazing and beautiful. If you are near Washington - it's well worth a stop.


Merry Christmas to you all and I hope your 2008 is the best ever! My theme for 2008 is JOY so I hope to share much of it with you throughout the year.


Love to you all - Chrisi

Beachin' Holiday!

Hello from Avon, North Carolina, where I am celebrating the T'giving holiday with dear friends. It's been a beautiful week of weather. Amazing food, cooked fantastically by Marie.

As you see, the dogs look pretty happy playing on the shores of the Atlantic. Byrdie chases the waves, Jake loves the wind.

You can't ask for more than this and I am .... Thank-Full! -- Chrisi --

Ideas ....

So I'm searching my creative juices for ideas for a swap I have coming up - and I thought I'd look at some stuff I've made and found this one.

The swap is using "virgin" stamps so I have lots to work with, just gotta think something up. So in the meantime - enjoy the dragonfly.

-- Chrisi

Play Ball

I love the World Series even if it is a sad reminder of the end of another great season for the boys of summer. So I wish the best to the Rockies and Red Sox (and am still deciding who I really want to win).

But let's take a moment to remember the Washington Nationals - so I've posted a pix of the Dancin' Presidents!

Crafting Retreat...Excitment Builds

I'm going to spend this coming weekend at Club Scrap's Rolling Retreat in Herndon, Virginia. Not really a vacation but it is 2 days of crafting, cropping and hanging with friends. I'm getting kinda excited about it - wrestling with the usual things ... what (OK how many) adhesives to bring, don't forget the camera, Bandaids (paper cuts), oh and projects to work on. I'll be sure to post some of the goodies when I finish all the classes!

Nat'l Card Making Weekend!

I celebrated with friends - first on Saturday at Angela's Happy Stamper I made a card for the troops and dropped it off. I of course did some shopping. Sunday brought me to the open house at Recollections and it was a great day with Laura, Jennifer and Tami. Again, we shopped - but we also made a card, signed up for classes and had a lovely lunch. Aside for buying, sharing ideas and gathering more supplies -- the art form is about laughing with friends.

We've decided to host a swap amongst ourselves and the theme is "virgin" stamps (those we haven't used before) - hopefully Jen is sharing this idea w/ Tami. I'll post some creations w/ this theme once some are completed.

Meanwhile - here's a new card (2 versions) I made with a set I'm still in love with - I hope you like it. -- Chrisi --

Happy Colors & Random Thoughts

Completely non-linear postings today ....

I love this color green! I'm practicing using colors I don't usually use - so that explains the blue. I'm liking it.

I've been called for United States District Court jury duty late October through November. I really don't mind - I believe in the system and this is part of it.

My pupster, Jake, is doing well 5 weeks after his knee surgery. The doctor says he's too active and I as the good mom MUST be better about it - ok I'm practicing to be better this week!

The sad part about the good weather is that it makes me realize baseball season is coming to an end. I'm sure I'll was poetic about that more in October.

More soon - Chrisi