Fun little thing here...

1. My ex is still: my ex, but my friend

2. I am listening to:Fountain in the pond, Corinthian Bells (windchimes at my store) & Go Karts all at the same time

3. Maybe I should: get off the computer and get some work done at my store

4. I love: my family & friends.... and of course my Sasha

5. My bestfriends: are there when I need them, not out of mind because they are out of sight, creative, inspiring & fun

6. I don't understand: what God's plan is for me

7. I lost respect for: people who can't let go of the past and forgive & are dishonest

8. I last ate: grapefruit & an egg for breakfast

9. The meaning of my name is: Jessica means "wealthy" hahaha but Jessica LeAnn - after King "Jesse" in the Bible & My Grandma Kelly Ester Ann, my aunt Rebecca Lea & my uncle LeRoy and mom Diane she says

10. Someday: I will "get it" the meaning of my life

11. I will always: be a little to sensitive, stubborn, hopeless romantic (secretly of course) and ALWAYS be greatful for th opportunities that have been given to me

12. Love seems to: a wonderful thing... I love being "in love"

13. I Never want to lose: my joy

14. My Life is: simple but confusing (at the same time) hahaha

15. I woke up this morning: to my Sasha barking & my phone ringing... aghhhh!

16. I get annoyed @: rude people

17. Parties: love them!! with friends & family, laughing, smiling and just having fun!

18. My dog: is getting big... and prettier.

19. Kisses: are best when they are "breathtaking"

20. Today I: sitting at my store... like every other day... wishing I was out and about doing something else.

21. I wish: I could get my hair cut, colored & my eyebrows waxed from my Sarah... she always makes me feel like a million bucks

22. I really want: my hair cut & eyebrows waxed

Rain, Rain Go Away....

Oh its rainy & dreary today. I have jeans & a sweatshirt on ... but flip flops too! hahaha I can't figure out what season it is, my toes are freezing though! I think sitting on my porch, drinking coffee and surfing the internet might have to turn into an "inside" activity here pretty soon.

I can't believe that its almost June did you know that I have been here for HALF of a year!!! Crazy. It feels just like yesterday that I was visiting with all my friends, running around from job to job, moving into my apartment, where did the time go? I still miss everyone and still feel in limbo. Will it Oklahoma ever feel like home? I believe more and more the phrase "Home is where your heart is", I still feel like my heart is in Kansas City and I'm just a visitor here in Oklahoma. I am grateful for the opportunities in my life, I believe that God does have a plan for all of this. I just ask for patience and some understanding each day. I love it don't get me wrong... but like I said it feels like I'm just visiting.

Well Mom came down & we scrapbooked... or should I say I scrapbooked and she encouraged me. She helped cut & package the pages I was working on. I just think... we're a good team. I try to get her to do something of her own but she doesn't- I think she just knows that I need help! Hahaha But its funny because when she leaves I'm still very motivated to scrapbook & create, so she just needs to come visit every couple of weeks!

Here is ONE of the layouts that I worked on this past weekend... titled "Thou ART wonderful" I did a couple of others titled Sand & Sun, The Great Outdoors, Butterflies in the Wind & School

I hope that you have a blessed day... and find joy in the little things!

This weekend....

I'm so excited! My mom and brother are coming to Hochatown this weekend for a visit! I love when they can make it down. Well that's all I've got to post for now but hope you all will have a great weekend planned also.

birthday.... already???

http://beaversbendgetaways.com/cabin_lone_star_lodge.html

Well I thought it was funny that Mom is on the ball already.... planning a "semi-birthday" party/crop for my birthday. Okay, by the way my birthday isn't until September 11th! Last year I turned 30 and I wanted a birthday party so bad, I had to practically plan my own party because Mom just didn't have time. Luckily, I have some GREAT friends (I am blessed) that decided to help out and I had the BEST birthday ever! Thanks Vicki!!

Well, we were trying to plan a weekend here in Hochatown & there wasn't the cabin we wanted until September! So she said oh Jess, we can have a birthday crop for Nora & you. How perfect! But I had to laugh because she was NOT this pumped up or excited for my 30th.... hmmm But its good to have a mom that knew that what I needed and wanted for my birthday would be ... simply.... my friends and family! I miss you girls so much and hope that you can make it to Hochatown! We are going to have a great time!

If you would like to come down here's the details:

September 13-16 Thurs-Sun morning

Cost: depends on how many people (avg. cost I think will be about $25-30 per night)

We can have approx. 20-24 croppers (but if you don't want to crop you can still come)

This Lone Star Lodge can sleep 10 - 12 people

(2 people would have to sleep on the couch or air mattress)

I'm sooooo excited!! Can you tell???

I love this "crazy" lady... I like to call Mom

Joe Nathan took this photo of my mom and me... it was nice seeing her! We hardly ever take pictures of the two of us & I thought I should since it was Mother's Day and all... she's crazy but I love her!

Home is where my <3 is!

Well just to let you all know that I haven't entered a new post because I've been in Kansas City & I'm busy "makin' the rounds"! Yesterday was devoted just to my family.... went to church & got to praise and worship with my favorite boy in the world & then I also got to listen to a sermon about "worrying"! God knew I needed to hear that. Gracia Burnham the hostage from 2001 who survived but her husband Martin was killed during the rescue mission, she was the one that spoke. It was great hearing what she had to overcome. My "issues" should be a walk in the park. But anyways, then we went to Trezo Mare' for lunch (that's where my youngest brother Jeremiah works) and afterwards spent time with my brothers & helped clean. Fun Fun! Well Sasha & I are heading back to Oklahoma in the morning so back to "Life". Hope you all had a great Mother's Day.

Happy Birthday Carrie!

Well today is my sister-in-laws birthday! I made her this little accordian Life's Journey book with pictures of Stephen in it. On the page that says "Thankful" I actually added the Bible Verse that says: "Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. "

She's a great sister-in-law, wife & mother but also a friend. Some of you may not know that actually Carrie was a co-worker of mine... then a friend... then a sister-in-law. I introduced her to my brother and I am glad I did. She has a been a true blessing to my brother as well as my family!

Looks like T-R-O-U-B-L-E

We had a photo shoot the other day.... right before she fell in the pond. But she can swim like a champ! :)

Gifts...Gifts & More Gifts!

I made Three of these for Sarah's friends that are graduating from High School. Sarah looked up some Bible verses that were very inspiring or applicable to life & then I embellished up a couple of pages inside. I thought that the Black & Hot Pink would be great for those girls & I had to add a few "bling" to the inside pages too!

This is for her friend that is graduating from college... she wanted a little something unique to give her. I used some MM metal mesh & attached the photo mat on top of it... I love pink & orange too so the Basic Grey paper was a sure fit. Sarah is going to be a FIRST TIME Aunt this fall.... Twice! Her sister-in-laws Rachel & Kimberlee are both expecting a month apart from each other and so she wanted to send them a "Mom-To-Be" Mother's Day card. So I made these simple cards using Wild Asparagus paper... I love that line!

Well I've been kinda busy working on some stuff, for my cousin. She had a lot of gifts to purchase this month. Well you would have to know that there is NO WHERE to really shop except for walmart around here and so she's bought several gift from The Chocolate Moose since Christmas. However, now she was running out of things to get and so I started making personalized items for her. She loves them & I appreciate her support! Sarah is such an encourager when it comes to scrapbooking... she doesn't want to do it but she can appreciate the hobby. She's really my only friend down here.... hahaha... so its a good thing she is just what I needed this week! Guess what.... only 3 days until I'm in Kansas City!!! I'm excited can you tell?

Thanks for looking girls & have a great day!

I love these boys....

Jeremiah... took regular food coloring & manipulated it in photoshop and came up with this design! It was on display at Oak Park High School, so one day after school we took Stephen up there and Jeremiah showed us all his designs on display. Even Stephen thought that his "Uncle J" was pretty good!


This is my nephew Stephen & my youngest brother Jeremiah "B" ("B" was shortened from Miah B or for Baby Jeremiah) and I love these two boys! Jeremiah was my little buddy when he was Stephen's age... we ran around together. I loved to take him to the mall shopping or to hang out with my friends. He would be the center of attention wherever he went with us! I guess that's where he gets it... the running around & never letting moss grow under his feet. I sometimes get sad or upset that he never has time to be around us & he is always on the go with his friends, but I shouldn't be because that's how I was at 18. Well I'm proud of him (most of the time) but he was gifted with hospitality, compassion & creativity. I know that God has a plan for Mr. Jeremiah Matthew... I just wish that he would slow down enough to listen to what it is. But here I am at 30 just starting to slow down and listen... so I guess I took a long time too! :) Anyway.... I love him and am proud of what he has done with his "Gift".

My Little Store...

I know a couple of people have asked about my store... well here are some pictures of it. This is where I spend MOST of my time these days. These picutres were taken last fall. I need to take some new pictures but oh well I haven't yet. But these are my FAVORITE candles, lotion & muffin mix! Also you'll see a picutre of where I sit and drink coffee in the morning out on my porch (I think I mention that all the time) It is kinda slow right now but I'm told that when summer hits, I'll be wishing for a "slow day". We'll see! :) Also the weather has been very wet & dreary down here and that just puts me in a "blah mood". But its pretty nice today... so far... NO rain! hahaha Well I'm going to go and have a latte out on my porch & watch the traffic! :) Well hope that you all are having a great weekend wish I were somewhere SCRAPBOOKING today!