Welcome to Michigan!  I’ve been wondering when exactly the real winter weather was going to hit, and frankly crossing my fingers that it wasn’t going to hit at all… my luck ran out.  Yesterday about 10am, it started snowing, and snowing and snowing some more.  Last I looked at 3am this morning, I could still see the outline of the sidewalk, but by morning everything was covered.  Yuck.  I do dislike snow.  Now that I can’t ski anymore, there really just is no need for it.    All that being said, the kids are thrilled that they finally got a snow day.  I’ve spent the day catching up on laundry and they have spent the day playing. Ahh, to be a kid again.  (On the upside, I’ve only got one more load to go.)

I did help the boys get valentines ready.  I had been sent a link to some printable ones and they worked out great!  Popped some Prism Cardstock into the good old laser printer and in a matter of minutes I was done!  It was a much better way to go than heading out in the snow to track down valentines.  (Yes, I could have done this a week ago, but clearly, I’m a procrastinator, and I work better under the gun.  I’m a fan of the phrase, “If it weren’t for the last minute, I wouldn’t get anything done.”)  Here is a link to the printables.  They have boy and girl versions and each are super cute.

Ok, now for the news… I got a call today out of the blue from Sharon at Ninabrook Designs.  They are a kit company based in Canada and were looking for Design Team members.  Apparently, Carrie, my Editor at Michigan Scrapbooker, gave them my information, (Thanks Carrie).  It’s a great opportunity, and I’m so happy they took the time to contact me.  I’m also honored to say I’m the only designer located in the United States.  Woo hoo… I’ve gone international, lol.

Countering that, those of you that know me pretty well know what a big fan I am of Deadliest Catch and Captain Phil Harris from F/V Cornelia Marie.  I’m saddened to say that he passed away Tuesday after suffering a massive stroke two weeks ago.  Phil was only 53, and left behind two sons, a crew, and countless friends, and I’m sure all of them are devastated.  He will be missed.

~j