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Downtown Disney

We arrived in LA safe and sound yesterday around noon.  We went to Downtown Disney for a stroll, and as always, it ends up the same.

All of us seeing who can look the most ridiculous on in a Disney hat.

I think I won!

We took a few classes today, and went to the beach.  The show starts tomorrow, so I am heading to bed.

See you soon.

Another one of those days...

Times like a million.

Snow this morning. 

All flights cancelled.

We left the house at noon for the 30 minute drive out to Jakalof Bay to catch this tiny boat to Homer in the middle of a horendous storm.

One person got off the boat, and warned us that we should not leave...it's that bad out there. 

Thanks, nothing like scaring the crap out of me and my 16 year old daughter!

This is us before we left.

This was the last time I smiled today.

There were 4 of us on board, plus the driver or the captain or the really young guy, whatever you want to call him.  There was room for one or two more people.  Small Boat.  When we walked into the cabin of the boat, the seats were completely covered with snow.  I was a bit confused as to why, but I soon figured out that the back door did not close.  We pulled away from the dock and headed out into open water.  I don't think I have ever been so frightened in my life, and I have been on some pretty scary flights recently.  The waves were so huge, and I got knocked out of my seat several times.

This is taken out the back door (you know, that open one) Taylor would like you to know that she risked her life to take these pictures.

Scared yet?

At one point we caught so much air, the motors came completely out of the water.  Later on, the person sitting next to me said he was trying really hard not to throw up.  Throw up?  Really?  All I could concentrate on was NOT DYING in the middle of the ocean.

So we made it to Homer in one piece.

Here's my guardian angel for the day, more on that later.

But hey, let's add some more fun to this.  Our captain offers to take us all to the airport.  We all climb into his van, he goes to start it up, but umm, he needs to blow into something before the car will start.  You know where I'm going with this right?  So my angel asks him, what's up with the old blower thingy? 

He tells him, I got a DUI. 

Out in a boat. 

In the middle of the ocean.

With a boat load of people on board.

Are you kidding me?

So we head to the airport, but hey, the flights are grounded!  Of course they are.  Why wouldn't they be, it's a friggin blizzard outside!  So my guardian angel, member, I mentioned him earlier.  He offers to drive us to Anchorage in his suburban.  Oh yeah!!  He just saved me $300 in airfare.

We head off to Anchorage, did I mention there was a blizzard?  Yeah, I'm pretty sure I did.  Several times there was complete white out, and at one point we slid towards an oncoming car.  (he asked me to be kind when I told the story of his driving) I think he almost had a heart attack, though. 

Please, after that boat ride, ain't nuthin' scarin' this chic!

So we arrive at Anchorage airport, 6 hours after our flight left for Seattle/LA.  It took my 7 phone calls, way too many tears, and an hour and a half to get us on another plane.  Did I mention that I HATE to travel?  Oh, and never use Travelocity.  That damn nome is evil, EVIL I SAY!!  Can I just add how happy I was to have Tay with me.  She was a trooper today!  She kept telling me, it's ok Mommy, take a deep breath... 

So we get through security, oh wait I forgot to mention that as soon as we get off the boat, I get this terrible pain in my chest.  I really thought something was wrong with me, but I just figured it was stress.  So we get through security, and I have to text Mom and Cindy and Shad and let them know what was going on, but I can barely read my phone.  And its getting worse.  I was getting one of those Aura headaches.  My eyes go totally blurry, and my chest is still hurting.  I swear I was heading out of this world today, but nope, I made it.  I got some food in me, several Aleve, and a Massage.  Oh yes I did!  She worked me over good, I almost cried from the pain, but she worked it out and I feel much better.

We were supposed to be in LA at 11 this evening, but now we don't arrive til noon tomorrow.  It might mess up our Disney day, but that's OK.  There are lots of other things to do.

We leave at 2am, my battery is dying, and I think I need a time out.

Have a nice day.

:)

You ever have one of those days??

~I had one today~

My bags are all packed and sitting next to the door.  I dropped my kids off at school, it was lightly snowing and still dark, but I had hope that the planes would be flying.

~WRONG!!~

The snow storm kicked into high gear, and there were no flights in or out today.  Taylor and I were leaving a day early so that there was NO WAY we would miss our 12:30pm flight out of Anchorage, but that just didn't work out for us.

The new plan...hopefully fly out at 9:45, catch the 11:10 out of Homer and sprint to make our flight.  If it's snowing...we are taking a boat out, then everything gets pushed back a little. 

~Thinking positive thoughts~

This was taken by a friend a few days ago, lots of ice in the harbor.

I will keep you posted on my travel trials!

Some Sneak Peeks

I found a bunch of sneak peeks today, thanks to a very ambitious lady on TwoPeas.

BoBunny - Ambrosia

BoBunny - Country Garden

BoBunny - Serenity

Fancy Pants - Be You

Fancy Pants - Be You Embellishments

Glitz - French Kiss (love the burlap paper)

Moxxie - Childs Play

Prima - Almanac

Prima - Nature Garden

I looked at about 100 pictures, and these were the ones that peaked my interest.  LOTS of companies were not on there, so there is lots more to see!

I am (hopefully) flying out tomorrow morning.  There are snow flurries expected, so I am keeping my fingers crossed!  Round Table Pizza here we come!

 

 

 

CHA

I just got an e-mail for some of the new products that will be debuting at CHA, and I think the one I'm most looking forward to, is Heidi Swapps new lines.  Yes she is back in the paper!  I tried to find some images, but the only thing I found is the photo that was in the e-mail.

It's very Heidi, with lots of fun and fresh new ideas. 

I promise to keep you updated with all the fabulousness I see at the show!

More Snow!

I love waking up to tons of new snow!  But looking at the next week's forcast, it does not look good for my travel out of here.  I will have to look into other forms of travel....as in a boat. :( 

Ahhhh the joys of living in the village.

This is out my front door.  Glad I'm not going anywhere today.  I think I'll make a nice pot of chicken noodle soup.

But the kids, on the other hand, will go somewhere.  Power sledding at the airport!  Taylor and Chance bought this 4 wheeler together at the end of last summer.  They have done really good sharing it.  Taylor will buy Chance out of his share this summer, and he will buy a faster one for himself.  I think Mommy might like one too!

Enjoy the day!

Got Duct Tape?

We had a Student Council meeting a few weeks ago to pick some dress up days for spirit week last week.  The kids chose "Duct Tape" day as one of them.  I have to say, I had lots of fun with this one, as did most of the kids at school.

I made this top hat for Chance.  It's made with 100% Duct Tape, even the inside of the feathers.

I added some pin backs to the backs of the ties.  It was more comfortable to pin them on instead of wrapping the tie around their necks.

I made this little mini top hat headband for Taylor.

Hmmm...a lot of zebra duct tape, wonder who's idea that was?? :)

Yep, the vest is all duct tape too. (I have no life!)

And my friend Ronene, the school cook, made herself an apron.

And the Tin Man stole my heart....

And won the Duct Tape Champion sash!

Fun stuff!

We had spirit week, because it was the first home High School games of the season.  We only have 3 boys in high school, so the 8th graders are playing with them.  We also have 2 boys playing from a nearby village, and two girls from our school.  It makes for an interesting team!  They played 3 games, 2 scrimmages and 1 real game.  They won the scrimmages but lost the game to a team full of 6 foot 11th and 12th graders.  They are going to learn a lot this season.

I leave on Wednesday for CHA.  Woohoooo!  Taylor is going with me.  We are heading to Disneyland on Friday, then classes start on Saturday and the show opens on Sunday.  We will head back to my Moms house on Tuesday evening, and stay till the following Sunday.  We will get lots of friend time and family time, and I will be teaching two classes.  My "Groupie" Debbie, will be flying in from Washington just to take a class! 

So excited to see my friends.

And touch some new products.

And play with little Hollister.

And use my new bag that just showed up in the mail.

Oh yeah!

I'm going to go enjoy this beautiful cold day before our next snow storm hits.

Happy Saturday!!

One Little Word

Just like last year, (My post from last year) I have chosen my word for 2012.  I put a lot of thought into it, and just like last year, I think my word found me.

I have chosen the word BELIEVE as my word for this year.

What can you do with your word?

You live with it.

You invite it into your life.

You let it speak to you.

You might even follow where it leads.

There are so many possibilities.

I will believe in myself,

in my abilities & my Art,

I will believe in others,

and in my community and my friends.

I had to made something to hang up, to inspire my belief every day.

I hung one next to my computer, and made a second one for my office.

I hope you choose a word for 2012.

Happy 2012!

I hope everyone had a great evening bringing in the new year.  I see lots of great things ahead in 2012!  Stop back in tomorrow for my "One Little Word" of the year.  Last year it was Hope, what will it be this year?