Took some time off....now I am back in the saddle!

Season Greetings and Hppy Holidays from the Mitchell household! We hope that everyone had a great holiday, stayed safe and healthy, and made some wonderful memories!

Sorry that i have not blogged for such a long time. I needed to take some time off. Time to spend with my kids, relax, chill out, and do nothing. It was quite nice. Here is what we have been up to.

Tracey and I were able to go to Jaxsons school and spend the day with him at his Christmas party. We make ornaments, decoracted cookies, and sang songs. Santa even came for a visit. Jaxson was so excited to have us both there. It was very fun. Take a look....

The boys are at the PERFECT age to enjoy the holidays. They loved every detail of Christmas this year. They loved decorating the tree and setting out all of the holiday decorations.

The boys even got creative and made their own tags for the gifts! So cute!

We had our family christmas party at our house. This is the third year we have had it. I really enjoy getting together with my aunts, uncles, and cousins (about 40 or so) and spending time together. Santa ususally stops in and drops off a treat for all the kids. He didnt disappoint this year.

When the boys got up on Christmas Eve morning, Santa had left them a game tree. It was a little tree loaded with little games that they could play. There was puzzles,dice, rubix cubes, dominos, and hand held games. Santa also left them some pajamas and a letter. They were so excited about the tree. They played all day with them.

We spend the Christmas Eve with Tracey's family. They came over for pizza and we opend presents. It was nice. Really laid back and fun.
I though Dalton was going to spontaneously combust before Christmas got here. We was up twice in the night becuase he couldnt sleep. Finally he dozed off and didnt wake til 0800. Leggos were the big hit of the holiday. My kids love them!!

With all of the swow that has fallen, we have done a lot of sledding. The boys squeal with excitement as Tracey takes them over jumps in the backyard.

We spend this weekend, cleaning up after the holidays. Got most of the decorations put aways, except for the tree, and some dusting done. I get the urge to clean after the holidays, you know, organizing things so that all the new stuff will have a place.

Took a break from scrapbooking for a few weeks. It was nice to have all my assignments done and not have deadlines to meet. I also put my book on the back burner for a while. It is still going to be on QVC, but i have pushed that back to this summer. There are so many little details to take care of to get onto the show, classes to take, and meetings to go to in Pennsylvania, that I just couldn't fit everything in before february, which was my origional air date. It has been nice not to have the stress of all those decisions to deal with over the holidays. I will be back in full swing after the first of the year to get the book deal done.

I also found out that i have asthma. I have been fighting a cough for the last 4 months and i think this has been the problem. Had a few rough days getting my breathing under control, but i think that thinks are calming down now. The cold and wind doesnt help, but I am leaning to deal with it. Hopefully it will clear up and not give me much hassle (cross my fingers).

Whew...there is our holiday recap. Ready for the new year. Teaching some classes at the ETM store, and putting a few kits together. i will post some pictures when i get them done.

Have a great new year!!

Tiffany

Check out my Slide Show!

Where do I begin...

Where do I begin?! I have not blogged in 10 days and I pretty much don't have much to say. Here's why..Another trip to the ER last Monday night with the same old stuff...sore throat, aches, headache. All tests came back normal. Sent to a specialist everyday of the week for workup. Finally sent back to the ER for IV antibiotics. Seems that I have a severe strain of Strep. Since I have had my IV antibiotics, I am feeling better. Most of the aches are gone, but the crater sized kancer (sp?) in my throat is still giving me fits. Just glad they figured everything out. Pretty much been in bed or on the couch. Cannot wait to feel better. This crap has been going on for about 2 months.

Hope to be well by Thanksgiving. Going to give thanks to the little things in life, you know, swallowing without feeling like you are grinding sandpaper down your throat, you know, those little things.




Okay, on to one bright spot happening. We had Jaxson's 5th birthday party last Saturday. I cannot believe how much joy he brings into our life. Here are a few fun facts about Jax and a look for a little slide show of his birthday.


*Favorite color is blue.

*Loves his brother!

*Eats his cereal dry with no milk.

*Has a great memory, can sing/recite/remember anything to do with Pokemon, Tansformers, or Star Wars.

*Very tender-hearted.

*Loves to sneak in bed with mom and dad.

*Loves to play in the dirt

*Loves to dance.

*Loves snakes,sharks, and other reptiles.

*LOVES to go to school.

*Hates going through the car wash.

*Loves to wear snowboots all year long.

*Loved TONS by his family!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAXSON!!!

I hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving!! Count your blessings and hug you kids. Family is so important! We can never take one minute for granted.

Here's to the Holiday Season!!

Tiffany


P.S. Penny, if you read this, send me your email address and your family's blog. It didn't come through last time.

Catch up and 6 Random things about me!

Wow, I cannot believe that it is November already!! Where did the year go?! Busy this week, getting ready for Jaxson's 5th birthday on Saturday. Boy, talk about time flying by!! We are having a Transformer party at Blast Off. Cake is ordered and treat bags are put together. Just a few gifts to get.....

Here is my designer kit that will be out next week at the Express the Moment Store:

I LOVE the fall colors that you get to work with this time of the year.

Here are a few pictures of the boys that I snapped. Can't wait to get them scrapbooked......

I was "tagged" by Kim and so here are 6 random things about me:

1. I am left handed. Most people don't notice this unless I am writing right in front of them.

2. I was born in Virginia. That is were my parents were stationed in the Navy when I decided to make my appearance. We moved to Idaho when I was a year old. I would love to go back there some day and see where my parents lived.

3. I don't like fresh farm eggs. No going out an roosting up a chicken to get my morning egg. No Way! I want my eggs to come from the store. I am sure they have to go through some sort of xray machine to make sure there is no baby chick in there. Weird, I know!

4. I am claustrophobic. I locked myself in a bathroom when i was 3 years old. I haven't quite recovered. Well, I do okay, elevators and tight spaced still freak me out a little.

5. Did I day 6 random things?!?! Okay, lets think.....I love to organize. I am not saying that i am organized, but i love to put things in matching containers and make things look cute.

6. I was on my mothers checking account when i was 12 years old. My parents were divorced and my mom worked, so she put my on the account so that i could write checks if my brothers or I needed anythings. Crazy! I didn't even have ID to prove it was me and that i could write a check.

Okay! I tag Lori Jolley, Sherelle, and Shelly B.

Have a great day!

Tiffany

Upcoming Classes!

Here are some photos of my upcoming classes at the ETM store...

Gratitude Notebook and Journal Jar

November 8th 2007

2 CLASS TIMES to choose from!! 11 am or 6 pm

Cost: $15.00

I love the fall colors of this project! Come and enjoy me for a day of fun and creativity!!

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I cannot believe that it is already November...well a day away. Christmas will be here before we know it, so lets get a jump start on you Christmas cards.

Christmas Countdown

Date: November 17, 2007

Time: 1-3 pm

Cost $15

Sign up today!! Hope to see you there!

Have a Great Halloween! Stay safe and warm!!

Tiffany~

Busy Weekend

Hello~
Wanted to take a minute to catch up on my blog. Had a great weekend. Lots to talk about.

Friday night went to the Scrapping with Heart Charity crop. Glad to be able to help a good cause. It was fun to see some old friends and the food was DELICIOUS!! Lots of great goodies given away! Make a few book sales, plan to donate half of the money to the Cardiomyopathy Foundation. I plan on donating every year!!

Went to SLC this weekend. Took Mom and the little boys. We went down to see my great aunt who has fallen ill. She was SO frail! I am so grateful that we went to see her. I have a feeling it will be the last time that we do.

Also went to visit a friend of mine who was in the hospital in SLC. It was great to see him and his family. They are such a great family. Such strong faith and determination. They are a true inspiration to me.

We decided to spend the night. My kids LOVE to stay in hotels. They love the elevators, the two beds close together to jump on, the mini fridge. Everything. We went swimming at the pool on Saturday. My kids love the water. Late night movie and snacks in bed ended the night. The hotel had a wonderful breakfast, we loaded up and went back to our room so that the boys could give grandma "breakfast in bed".

Had lunch at Olive Garden. I know, we have one here, but the one in SLC always tasted better and there is never the wait. Anyways. it was out of this world!! YUMMY!!

Came home Sunday. It was a beautiful drive. All of the fall colors were breathtaking. It was good to be home. Tracey stayed home and cleaned the house. What a great man!! I loved coming home to a nice clean house! Thanks babe!!

Finished up a journal for a class at ETM. Sorry for no pictures, but soon! It turned out so cute! Also doing a Christmas card class in a few weeks. Pics to comes for that one too.

Helped Dalton with a poster about himself for school. He is STUDENT OF THE WEEK! He is so excited about that. He was chosen because "he is always ready in class". He is a very good student, he is a smart kid, We are very proud of his work in school. Way to go, Dalton!!

Now, just kicking back getting caught up on blogging and emails. Have a great night!!

Tiffany~

Still here....

Yes, I am still here. Feeling better and now trying to get caught up on laundry, scrapbooking, and life.

I am going to go to the Scrappin with Heart crop tomorrow. REALLY excited to have some scheduled scrapbooking time. Love that the proceeds go to a good cause. I am still taking names for the drawing for the goodie bag if you are going to the crop. See the post a few days back. Can't wait to see all of you there!

Probably going to SLC this weekend. Have to visit my great aunt who has fallen ill. I have a few friends that are in the hospital down there also. Going to take them a little gift. Hope to be able to fit in a visit with the gal who is going to print my book for QVC. Got to get that going so I can be ready to go by January.

Having a neighborhood Halloween party next week. Decorating gingerbread haunted houses, decorating pumpkins, and having dinner. Should be fun.

Not much else exciting to post, much more later. I have a CUTE Journal and Journal Jar class that I am doing at ETM. Almost done and will post pics. Also a Christmas card class coming up in November. More details soon.

Tiffany