Too Much and Too Unorganized

I really wanted to have a "theme" blog, but it just isn't working out too well. I have more things going on in my life besides selling stamps and scrapbooking. I think that is why I like paper crafting so much. I can incorporate all of my life's memories in things I create.

For instance, I have a small hobby farm. I got a great shot of one of my roosters in full crow on top of the fence. I know you are thinking eh.. big deal. I know there are probably thousands of photos of roosters crowing, but there aren't a thousand taken by me and of my roosters. Just one. It will go in my farm scrapbook...

I have pigs, turkeys, sheep, goats, chickens, dogs, and cats. If it were up to me we'd have cows and horses, but the good Lord would have to bless me with more land first! I'm probably quite close to capacity with my animals because I still need room for my garden ;).

My house looks pretty shabby from the outside. But, we bought a fixer upper. And right now I could care less how the outside looks as long as the inside is what I want. And we have painted, put in new floors, fixed plumbing (several times) and decorated. The outside of the house rehab will probably start this summer. New siding is a must, landscaping, fencing, a roof, and gardening are all going to happen in all this "spare" time I think I have.

I work full time. I estimate rebar that goes into concrete slabs, piers, and building projects in general. That simply means I work in the construction industry. I just kind of fell into it. It has nothing to do with my Electronics Technology degree, my 8 year stint in the Navy as an Electronics Technician, or my degree in legal studies.

I have 5 kids! Yep, 5. My husband is active duty military.

My brother is a Captain in the Army still in Iraq. His wife is pregnant. I'm going to be an Aunt! My baby sister gave me a nephew two months after I gave her a new neice. He was born on Halloween.

We are Christians. I try to incorporate my children's life with a foundation in God. Does that mean we don't do naughty things? It means I try not too! But we go to movies, listen to country music, and read the Bible together.

We are starting 4-H. My kids want to show animals and I want them to learn about things they don't teach in schools anymore.

I search in my company's catalog for stamps that will help me complete my memories. Like animal stamps for my farm, cheerleading stamps for my daughter who cheers, music stamps for the one who plays piano, and everything in between.

I am a genealogy fanatic! I must admit it is quite an obsession. I'm not content though in knowing just their names and birth and death dates. I hunt down anything I can find about what their lives may have been like. Especially when I see things like Farmer in the occupation or War veteran.

Hmm. these are my random thoughts for the day. What are yours? I love hearing what goes on in people's lives. Especially if you can tell me how to build a pig pen! It's my newest endeavor for the weekend. My piggies are in my house right now! Yes.. I know what you are thinking.. in your house!

They are about the size of a small rat terrier dog.... not big... And so darn CUTE!

Have a great day everyone~!