My former French teacher met the president of France today!

I just read Renee's blog where she explained her serendipitous meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy today. I am very proud of her and her son for representing Americans in a positive light during their discussion with Monsieur le President.

Bravo, Madame!

Here's a link:
http://blog.frenchmetro.com/2010/01/unbelievable-morning.html

In a good place

It has been an incredibly productive and relaxing week for me with three snow days under my belt. I have finished the 2010 Archiver's calendar where I made one layout for each month. I want to take 1-3 pictures of us and put them in the calendar. When each month is finished, I will put each layout into the 2010 scrapbook and I'll have instant layouts. Cool idea.

I used my Cricut for each title and I can't say how much I love that machine! I got three new cartridges for Christmas and I used the heck out of Designer's Calendar. Obviously, it went hand and hand with my project but it has so many capabilities. I love the Cricut!

Snow day!!!

This is the second snow day in a row for us. It's really due to the excessive wind chills forecast for today--between -15 and -25 below 0. We'll be staying inside, thank you very much. I hope everyone is snug and warm wherever you are.

Back to work tomorrow

Well, it's been a fun couple of weeks but as much as I hate to admit it, vacation must end and work must begin.

It's back to the books and I'm looking forward to the third quarter. Only ten more weeks until Spring Break! :)

Bonjour, 2010!!!

Here's a pic of moi with les filles. We had a lot of fun drinking du vin and eating du pate et du fromage. Adieu, 2009! So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night.

I am very much looking forward to 2010 for a fresh start in so many ways. I am purging my household of junk today. We are getting our finances in order. I will be joining Weight Watchers at work next Monday. We will be eating better as a family, once and for all. I'll post my resolutions tomorrow, one of which will include spending less time on the computer. LOL!

Happy new year's eve!

A new year, a new me, a new attitude

How cliche is it to say that I'm making resolutions to lose weight and make healthier lifestyle changes because January 1 is almost here? Well, it just so happens that I am making these resolutions not just because it's the new year but because my doctor told me to do so!

I had already made the decision to make better financial decisions in the new year, buying only what we need, not what we think we need (random items that eventually turn into junk). Now I'll be making healthier decisions about food and exercise. I am thinking of joining Weight Watchers tonight. I am ready to buy food that is better for the entire family, too, since my kids eat too much junk food.

Oh, and I forgot to mention that another great change in me will be the frequency at which I will be scrapbooking. I am committing to cropping at least once per month with a friend. Not only that, but I will be purging my scrapbook room of supplies I never use.

Next year will be all about streamlining myself and my life. Change is coming, and it will be for the better. Wish me luck!

Have a peaceful new year!

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