Special Project

I am one of those people who don't take friendships lightly. I have a core group of friends that mean the world to me. Each of them, in their own special way, have helped me become the person I am today. I've been with all of them for years, some since kindergarten! I been with them to see their family's grow and change and am impressed with all their success's in so many different ways.

A couple of weekends ago, I was blessed enough to be here when my beautiful Goddaughter made her first communion. It was alot of work leading up to the actual event and party, however it was SO worth it! These are memories I will hold dear to my heart until the day I pass.

During the party, We had a wonderful opportunity to take a group shot of my close girlfriends. Well I bought a shadow box and used all my lovley scrapbooking supplies and dressed it up to make it extra special. It took a couple of days to complete from start to finish but it was well worth it! It now has a spot of honor on my cupboard in my living room so I can look at it everyday!

Here's a pic:

I am on the left, then it's dear Debbie, then marvelous Missy, Lovely Liz, and finally magnificent Melanie! These woman mean the world to me! They allow me to be myself and they still love me anyways! I don't know what I ever did to deserve them. They are my touchstone!

I have a small wood plaque that I am going to make my next project, but am looking for some ideas. I have scrapbooking supplies out the ying/yang but am at a creative block. Any one have any ideas? My house has a cottage feel to it...any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Here is a pic of it:

Well, that is all from me tonight. I hope all is well with everyone out there in cyber-space and look forward to all your ideas!

-Lisa

Tornado's, Flooding, and Earthquakes, OH MY!

I was going to post up the work I did on my kitchen over the weekend but I have been in such a funk today since I woke up to the horrible images of the recent tornado's and their path of destruction. When you see a seasoned reporter from the weather channel break down on air, you just can't ignore how severe the devistation is. I live on Lake Erie about an hour south of Buffalo, NY. Yes, we get hammered with snow, but you know what, at least I know that my home will always be here keeping my hubby and animals safe. Yes, driving can be very dangerous but most of us seasoned winter drivers, we know when to stay home.

My heart just hurts for the people who have been affected. And I worry about the animals as well. As a animal lover and animal rescuer I know alot of times they get pushed aside and are left to fend for themselves. The sad thing is that they are domesticated, meaning, they CAN'T fend for themselves. If anyone knows of any rescues in the affected area please let me know. I would like to donate supplies and $$ to help them get the family companions safe and sound.

I wish for all my blogging buddies and everyone else out there in cyberworld a safe, prosperouse, healthy, happy life. I pray to our Lord that he keep us protected in his arms.

Good Night sweet blogging buddies, and may all your dreams come true!

-Lisa