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Our Kids December 2010

December 2010 was a BUSY BUSY
month for our friends and family!
Not only did we have a fantastic
wedding to be a part of, but we also
enjoyed our kids all together under

one roof again for a short time!

Elements used are by:

Create with TLC

&

Misty Cato Designs

What a blessing it was to enjoy
every moment we had
with the kids!

WE LOVE YOU, GUYS!

Mom and Dad

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Long Time No See

HELLO TO EVERYONE!

I am unsure where to even begin with an update.

I have been well, just extremely busy!  There

has been little to no time for me to be creative

let alone keep up with my blog.  I do apologize

for the extended absence.  

My surgery went well.  I was back in the hospital

with a severe case of gastroenteritis.  Got over

that, but it took about 2 full months to get to the

point that I could function to any level of

decency.  Then the holidays came around.  I also

had to go out of town for 8 days to take care

of family business at Dad's house.  Our son was

home for most of the month of December to

celebrate Christmas and stand up in a wedding.

The wedding was for very close family friends.

Their son is 7 weeks older than our son and the

boys grew up together most of their childhood.

It was great to be included in the wedding

activities!  I was asked to help make center-

pieces for the tables at the reception as well as

favors for each place setting.  I made favors

for each place setting at the rehearsal dinner as

well.  It really was an honor to be able to help

and participate in all the events leading up to

and including the wedding.  Our 13 year old

daughter helped make a lot of the projects too.

She likes to be crafty with mom!  Our son

stood up as one of the groomsmen and he was

in his military uniform.  What a handsome

young man he has become!!  And the bride

and groom were simply gorgeous!  

December was a fantastic month full of blessings

and happiness!!

January came around with just as much

activities and to be honest as I sit here right now

can't even recall what everything has been...but

it has been NON-stop!

As far as my well-being...  I have lost a total

of 103 pounds since my highest weight was 

ever recorded.  And a total of 74 pounds

since my surgery date.  I feel fantastic!  I am

really eager for my knees to finally realize the

weight loss is supposed to make them feel

better and function better!  In the meantime, I

am still using my walker and not exercising like

I should be.  I pray for this to happen ASAP!

I have a lot of recipe pages to share and will

begin sharing them again ASAP!  I am going to

try to get into creating things again.  But it

really is difficult to make that time to sit on

the computer lately.  Hang in there with me and

things will start coming back together.

Thank you to everyone who has sent me

private notes and sent encouragement and love!

~~~It is all appreciated beyond belief!~~~

SMUGGLES,

RhondaSue

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THANKFUL FOR GOOD HEALTH GIVEAWAY

The World According to EggFace

is having a wonderful giveaway and I just

had to share!!  Plus this is another chance

for me to win it!  I AM SO EXCITED

about this particular opportunity!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the

things we are thankful for. One of the things

I am so thankful for is having

weight loss surgery.

Celebrate Bariatric Supplements are developed

specifically with bariatric surgery patients

altered guts in mind, they understand our

unique post-op nutritional needs. 

 So in honor of being Thankful for Good Health...

It's GIVEAWAY time!

Thank you to Eggface for this chance to win

this wonderful basket of life maintenance!

Smuggles

RhondaSue

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NEW CLUB AT CREATE WITH TLC

The theme will include sentiments

for MEN (different occasions

but for a male) ..... MUSIC

(word art for different occasions

with the theme of music running

through them).....MERRIMENT

(will include a request for more

Christmas goodies and just

general merriment)

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CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE SCRAPPING LAYOUT PRINTABLE

CHEESY HASH BROWNS CASSEROLE


QP Created and shared by:

Michelle McCoy at Crafty Scraps
http://craftyscraps.blogspot.com/

Recipe from: A. Schultz

Recipe Page completed by:
RhondaSue at
http://craftymumzcreations.blogspot.com/

PERSONAL USE ONLY

Zip file includes both 100 and 300 DPI

JPG files as well as credit/tou file.

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SMUGGLES,

RhondaSue

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TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD RECIPE SCRAPPING LAYOUT PRINTABLE

Elements used are from

http://alyssas-scrapsnsuch.blogspot.com/

and some misc tubes I received

from various yahoo groups

Zip file includes 100DPI and

300DPI JPG files + Credit info

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Smuggles,

RhondaSue

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NET CARBS vs TOTAL CARBS???

I am confused!!

I NEED HELP figuring out

NET CARBS... 

I have a product (to remain annonymous for now) that says TOTAL CARB 22g, dietary fiber 10g, sugars 1g, and sugar alcohols 0g. PROTEIN 18g. On the front it says NET CARBs are only 1g. I thought net carbs was total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols...I must be wrong because the net carb count on this doesn't make sense then. Can someone please educate me on the correct way to figure this out... THANKS in advance!

 

Okay...I've had a few folks ask me to share the label with them in order for them to help me.  So this is what the two products are that I currently have.  I have two other products from this company but have not eaten them yet.  I really want to figure out the correct way to figure this out before I eat much more of this stuff................

 

 

Create With TLC FREEBIES

I have been friends with Paulette over at Create with TLC for over 10 years... might even be close to 15 years or more by now...I have lost track!  I really have to share with you more of the goodies that she makes and shares!  She offers freebies as well as purchasable sets through her blog and store.  This is a quote directly from her blog posts that truly says it all:

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My goal with my word art is to
do something different than all the
word art that is out there.....

expand my choices and expand
your choices.  Help you create cards and
pages that aren't out there either.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

She makes wordart, digistamps, paper
packs, elements, embellishments,
and even offers clubs that you can sign
up for to receive even more goodies!
You will never ever be disappointed
with any of the quality or quantity
you will get from Paulette!
Jump over there and check it all out!
And please please please leave some
love if you do download anything
so she can continue to

create and share with all of us!

And here are some previews of the
most recent offerings from Paulette at
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CHOOSE TO PRAY BOOKMARK FREEBIE PRINTABLE

I used both wordart and digistamp by

Paulette at Create with TLC

to create this bookmark.

There is a visual of it as well as the

downloadable JPG file for your

personal use.

Digistamp is HERE

Just right click on the above image and

tell it to open in a new tab.

Then save it to your computer.

REMEMBER:  PERSONAL USE ONLY

Smuggles,

RhondaSue

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BLESSINGS ABOUND despite setbacks!

Hello and hugs to everyone!  This has been an amazing time in my life.  I never expected things to go the way they have, but I do believe GOD IS GOOD and all will be good in the end!  My girlfriend's favorite phrase for me lately is "This too shall pass!" 

I had my gastric bypass surgery on August 18th.  I was released and sent home on August 22nd.  I have to admit it was difficult at first.  The thought of trying to swallow anything was not fun, but finally was able to get into the swing of things and was doing so well!  Then, a huge speed bump hit me!  A severe case of gastroenteritis!  My stomach was so nauseous ~ I couldn't hardly lift my head off the pillow!  The diarrhea was unending and relentless despite the fact that I literally was only living on the few sips of water I managed to swallow!  I had a doctor appt to get the staples removed and that happened to be the 4th day of all of this.  He sent me to a GI Doctor.  This doctor suggested I go through the emergency room, get admitted and receive IV Fluids for the next 24 hours and I would be a whole new person!  I could only dream it be that easy!  But, not for me!  I was finally admitted and in my room late that day.  The next two days were so miserable that I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy (if I had any!)  The vomitting had started and smells of any kind were so horrible that I couldn't even handle someone walking down the hall with perfume on!  But Sunday finally hit ... 5th day of this hospital stay ... and I felt like a whole new person!  I was sent home that night and told "things will get better slowly but surely!".

Today I am still struggling to gain strength and drive, but I am slowly getting there.  INCH BY INCH IT IS A CINCH!  That is my new motto!  I must do things calculated and planned as well as slow for safety.  I am still under lifting restrictions and need to sleep in an elevated position for a few more weeks.  But all in all, every day is a bit better and I accomplish a bit more than the day before.  I am now driving again... that was a huge accomplishment, in my opinion!

I really want to thank all of you that have said prayers, sent notes, and shown support and encouragement!  I covet every one of them so much!  GOD IS GOOD and prayer/faith in numbers causes miracles!  THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!

SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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Just Letting You Know

I really have been "torn" on whether or not to bring this up on my blog.  However, I have decided that I really should just so that those of you that follow me don't think I've thrown in the towel or fallen off the face of the earth. 

I am having surgery this month.  It is scheduled for August 18th.  Since my father-in-law lives with us and we take care of him, I am having some apprehensive feelings about this whole thing because I am going to be basically "out of commission" for anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks after the surgery.  That leaves quite a load of responsibility on my husband and youngest daughter.  After that 2 - 8 week time period, I still have a lot of adjustments and life changes going on.  The surgery I'm having is an RNY.  So it is major surgery and major changes!

I will pop in from time to time to update, but there won't be many creations to share for at least a month.  Bear with me and know that I am not quitting the computer crafting ... it is my sanity!  I just need to take a leave of absence for a short time.  I appreciate your understanding and any prayers for healing and such are appreciated!  Thank you!!

SMUGGLES to you all
RhondaSue

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COLORING CHALLENGE

Paulette at Create with TLC

has posted a coloring contest...

Use the image as seen in the

preview and simply COLOR!

I did mine digitally...

This was fun!

NEW TLC CLUB COMING...

Don't miss out on this club!

Paulette never lets us down...

she always provides so many

wonderful images to

work/play with!

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BRIDAL SHOWER FAVORS

I have been busy busy busy trying to get

some Bridal Shower Favors done for some

very close family friends.  Their son is

getting married in December, however,

because of school, work and life issues,

it is tricky getting everything arranged
and accomplished since he lives in
Illinois, but is getting married in Florida
and his bride-to-be has been living
in another state and soon to be
back in Florida (I believe)...

At any rate, the mom of the groom has

asked if I wanted to help with the shower

and I jumped at it!  Their son is 7 weeks

older exactly than our oldest is.  Our son

and their son grew up playing together!
So, their son calls us Aunt and Uncle
and vice-versa!  We are really blessed
to have such great friends in our lives!
We love them all dearly and would do
ANYTHING for them!

I am honored to be able to help
out with the wedding too...
It is a great feeling to know the kids
want us involved with their

wedding plans!

Here is a picture of all of the favors I
have made.  Some are going to be
used at the Rehearsal Dinner and
some at the Bridal Shower ...
but there will maybe be more

to come too...
this is just what I've gotten

done as of today!

This is a preview of the item
#2 above...

the candle favor

This is the poem card inside the box.

You can click on it to have it open

full size to read and save for your

personal use if you'd like.

Here is the rolled candy.

These are Breathsavers/MINTS.

Again, you can click to open the label

and save to your own computer for

personal use if you'd like.

The one I used was personalized

with the Bride and Groom names.

The one you will get if you want

is NOT personallized.

SMUGGLES,

RhondaSue

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