Oh Becky you're so funny.

I love anything crafty and am told I'm very creative. I especially love scrapbooking and party planning. I did a Dora Birthday for Emily's second birthday that was quite a party. I made purple felt backpacks like the one Dora carries for each one of the kids, I made a star catching game and pin the boots on Boots, and I made tacos for everyone, it was a big hit.

I also love cooking, camping, swimming, and of course playing with my kids. I really love to sing, I'm told I'm good but I have horrible stage fright and can only sing in front of family and friends. I guess singing for my kids is all I'll ever do.

Kristie

You should post some pics for us! I for one would love to see them!

Big, big hugs!
Erin

Kristie,
You know, you could make a business of your party planning and cake decorating skills!

Oops, there goes the accountant in me again! I'm always jealous of crafty, creative people. My daughter is like that, but I guess I'm just a little to analytical! When we get up Oregon way, we'll have to go camping together!

Becky

I know some good areas that aren't state parks, just in the woods. I'm not too big on camping in camp grounds.

I would love to make a business out of my party planning and cake decorating but it takes so much out of me I would have to hire a babysitter and housekeeper just to do the job. By the time you add up all of the expenses nobody would pay what it would cost for me to plan their party or make their cakes.

If I do what my primary doctor wants me to I would go through all the schooling and become a doctor. I would love to do that, but unfortunately I can't afford it.

Kristie

I didn't remember to take pictures of all of the party decorations at Emily's Dora party, I wish I had. I also did a Fireman party for her third birthday and a princess party for her fourth birthday, ooh that one I have pictures of. Let me look for them and I will post them.

Kristie

Okay I posted pics of the princess party. I know other people have pics of the other parties, but I'm usually so busy I don't have the time to take them.

Hello! I was just wondering how you do that? I'd love to see some pics...do you have any posted on your site?

Erin

Mary, This is a nice idea. You guys do lots of interesting things.

When I actually feel good and have more energy than just what's required for existing (like dishes and meals), I like to do just about anything. I have a Masters in design, so I love doing that but the arms don't work that well any more. I am a writer and that's about all I do lately. This is pretty mundane but I love just watching the birds in our backyard (and bunnies). We have feeders, hummingbird/oriole too. Did you know that orioles love grape jelly? Just put a tupperware cover out there with some in it and watch them come on over.

I love to socialize but that just doesn't happen much anymore. I love road trips - nope, not happening. Most days I just hang out, write, snuggle my shih-tzu and try to get by. And I HATE that I can't contribute to anyone with time or money anymore. I used to volunteer but can't do that either.

And, Becky, you like to puzzle doctors (which is really funny) but I guess these days I'm really good at nailing their hides to the wall since they keep screwing up my care! Would any of you really run a pregnancy test on someone who didn't have a uterus?!

Annie

ps. No, I don't really "nail doctor's hides;" I've never even yelled at a doctor, slammed a door behind me or made a funny face at them.

Annie, I didn't know they liked grape jelly ! I have learned something new from you today !
A Design Master, well, there's your creative side, color & placement, love it , & writing !
No ! They didn't run a preg. test on you ! What are we going to do with these doctors, can't live with them, can't live without them !
Mary

I can scrapbook.....I love to cut and paste...and use buttons and fancy embellishments. I have a scrapbook for each child...and I have a "family scrapbook" for every year that details our fun times together throughout the year....I scrapbook everything! I love to take pictures and write stories about our outings. My three year old little girl just loves to look at them!

I hope I will be able to continue this...I have trouble at times with my hands getting tired...but I absolutely enjoy doing this!