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So again I was reading Ali's blog... who doesn't??? And read her post about her word for 2008.  It got me to thinking what word can I use for 2008?  I read a lot of great words people posted like:  (Grow, Balance, Simplify, Attitude, Enjoy, Genuine, Peace, Live, Learn, Joyful, Perspective) 
I was having a tough time picking just one.  I think we should always try to Grow in some way, sometimes...

Found this over at Balzer Designs blog
INDUSTRY RELATED QUESTIONS
1. How did you get into scrapbooking? (or card making, paper crafting, etc.) My sister told me about her doing some Creative Memories scrapbooking and I was mildly interested.  Then I saw some of my cousins books and it made me realize I need to preserve my pictures of Ryan, and remember the days with Chelsea and Zach
2. What...

OMG!  I can't believe these pictures I found in a little frame in my bedroom, from when Joel and I were dating in 1981.

Joel and I just cracked up when we found these. He always used to wear a hat and I haven't seen him without a beard since we lost Ryan.  I'm not quite sure what was going on with my hair? 
2007

Had a very productive day yesterday.  Got all the little trees down and put away and Joel and I got the big tree down and out to the burn pile.  I love decorating at Christmas but I also love the clean and simple of January and with the blanket of snow that has fallen overnight, even the outdoors looks fresh and clean. The house looks empty without the tree... and I like it!
Along with my Project...

I had such a blast making this acrylic mini with the D.Reeves 3 X 5 that came with the project kit.  Once I began playing, it all just seemed to come together. 

The front and back cover are the acrylic base I used adding the photos to the back and the stickers and jewels to the front.

I added the tabs with the stampin up tab punch and as I always do, inked the edges.
 
 
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I've read this on a couple other blogs and recently seen it again on Ali's blog
And you can find more information here
Tips on How to Do It
Here are six tips on how to create your own Project 365:
Bring Your Camera Everywhere
Yes, everywhere. Get in the habit. Grocery stores, restaurants, parties, work, and school. Going to a movie theatre? Snap a pic of the flick with your phone–there...

After blog surfing I found this list of interesting questions at
Tracy's blog
One habit you'd like to break totally:  still thinking...
One person you'd like to get to know better: still thinking...
One random act of kindness that you'd like to make a habit this year:
My random $5's at Starbucks or some drive-through on the 7th every month, and some random days
Something that you'd...

annual family night out to dinner for New Year's Eve.  We have done this for 15 years (another tradition we began with Ryan) and we all look forward to this night with family.  Sometimes we have others join us, other times its just us, either way its always fun.
Chelsea left early because she wants party hats and horns - I can only imagine what we are in for? 
I can still remember going to...

Day 31
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after today its all about getting organized and cleaning up from the holidays

A nice day to relax and get things done around here.  I started putting away some of my Christmas stuff.  Snowmen will stay out for a while, but the rest of the stuff I'm ready to pack up and clean up.

We went to breakfast this morning since Chel usually works on Sunday and we haven't had a chance to do it for a while, and we didn't get to go to dinner last night.
Then I spent the rest of...