I wish I had better news for you, my Mother died yesterday at 4:40 a.m. We were all shocked, she had just been moved to rehab because she was doing so well. She took a turn for the worse late Sunday, but that was nothing new she would have one good day and one bad day. Unfortunately she didn't make it out of her bad day. I am devastated, my only saving grace at the moment is knowing that my Mom and Dad are back together again, she really did need him. I'm sad because we are going to miss her like crazy cats!
Hug the ones you love,
Marni
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
My Mom
My Mom did just great going through the surgery, the healing process is very slow! They finally have her pain under control, that was horrible! Right now she is trying to fight off infection which is very scary! She's been very sleepy so we don't really get to talk to her much, but I still go down every day just so I can see with my own eyes how she is doing! So we're hanging in there full of hope!
They had told us she would be in the hospital for a week but I'm sure it will be much longer.
Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers it gives us all strength!
They had told us she would be in the hospital for a week but I'm sure it will be much longer.
Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers it gives us all strength!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
It's Funny...
Wow I can't believe it's been since March! I have a long list of excuses why I have been away from my blog...I just might bore you with a few!
I lost my ability to think clearly when my oldest daughter called me at work to tell me she was pregnant! My oldest is 21, unmarried, at the time with a boy I really disliked and not working at a job I would like to see her at! So I took it VERY hard to say the least. Did I also mention I'm only 40 for crying out loud and I have a 5 year old at home...her sister along with her 8 year old sister...I'm not ready for any more babies!!!!!
So long story short creepy boyfriend dumped my daughter 2 weeks before she delivered her beautiful baby, and didn't even bother to show up for the delivery! Did I mention I dislike this boy?
In July my grandson was born perfectly perfect, and lets just say I'm adjusting. I love him to pieces...and I think I finally can say I'm moving into grandparent hood and stopped kicking and screaming!
Next thing thrown on my plate...just to see if I was still paying attention...My mother became very ill. My mom has suffered from heart trouble most of my life. She had her first open heart surgery 31 years ago. She has had many, many health issues since then. She will be having 2 valves replaced, as well as bypass. My mother is 78...I am very worried!
I have always lived close to my parents by design. Knowing at 10 years old that my mother was only supposed to live another 10 years scared me to death! I feel like I've had her on borrowed time all these years! My parents had me later in life, I was an afterthought, so I always knew I would loose them WAY before I was ready. but you know at 41 I'm still not ready to give Mom up. As you know I lost my Dad 5 years ago and still miss him everyday. The pain isn't as strong, but I still miss him like crazy!
I know that my Mother is ready to go...she lost her oldest son when he was 16 and wanted to go then...since her husband passed she has had a foot on both sides! I am not ready to have her go...she's my best friend...my biggest cheerleader...the one who kicks me in the ass when I take everyone for granted...the one who can always make me laugh when I really don't want to or shouldn't...I can't stand the thought of having to tell my girls grandma is gone because all the things that I said above she is for me she is to them too...so right now I'm just trying to keep myself busy so I don't think of what is to come because it is so painful.
So if you could all say a little extra prayer for my mom I would really appreciate it...her surgery is on Monday September 13th.
So if when you come into the store and you haven't seen my mug, or things seem a little low, or you haven't gotten an email back, the website hasn't been updated, or I didn't call you back, or my bills are late...please forgive me because for awhile I'm only going to be thinking about my family and just trying to get by day to day without collapsing from stress.
I'll be back, I promise!
I lost my ability to think clearly when my oldest daughter called me at work to tell me she was pregnant! My oldest is 21, unmarried, at the time with a boy I really disliked and not working at a job I would like to see her at! So I took it VERY hard to say the least. Did I also mention I'm only 40 for crying out loud and I have a 5 year old at home...her sister along with her 8 year old sister...I'm not ready for any more babies!!!!!
So long story short creepy boyfriend dumped my daughter 2 weeks before she delivered her beautiful baby, and didn't even bother to show up for the delivery! Did I mention I dislike this boy?
In July my grandson was born perfectly perfect, and lets just say I'm adjusting. I love him to pieces...and I think I finally can say I'm moving into grandparent hood and stopped kicking and screaming!
Next thing thrown on my plate...just to see if I was still paying attention...My mother became very ill. My mom has suffered from heart trouble most of my life. She had her first open heart surgery 31 years ago. She has had many, many health issues since then. She will be having 2 valves replaced, as well as bypass. My mother is 78...I am very worried!
I have always lived close to my parents by design. Knowing at 10 years old that my mother was only supposed to live another 10 years scared me to death! I feel like I've had her on borrowed time all these years! My parents had me later in life, I was an afterthought, so I always knew I would loose them WAY before I was ready. but you know at 41 I'm still not ready to give Mom up. As you know I lost my Dad 5 years ago and still miss him everyday. The pain isn't as strong, but I still miss him like crazy!
I know that my Mother is ready to go...she lost her oldest son when he was 16 and wanted to go then...since her husband passed she has had a foot on both sides! I am not ready to have her go...she's my best friend...my biggest cheerleader...the one who kicks me in the ass when I take everyone for granted...the one who can always make me laugh when I really don't want to or shouldn't...I can't stand the thought of having to tell my girls grandma is gone because all the things that I said above she is for me she is to them too...so right now I'm just trying to keep myself busy so I don't think of what is to come because it is so painful.
So if you could all say a little extra prayer for my mom I would really appreciate it...her surgery is on Monday September 13th.
So if when you come into the store and you haven't seen my mug, or things seem a little low, or you haven't gotten an email back, the website hasn't been updated, or I didn't call you back, or my bills are late...please forgive me because for awhile I'm only going to be thinking about my family and just trying to get by day to day without collapsing from stress.
I'll be back, I promise!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Five for $5.00
Each month The Pine City Scrapbooking Co has five for $5.00 from the 1st of each month ending on the 7th of each month. You can come in at your leisure from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to create these beautiful cards. No need to sign up, just stop in!
Stop up at the counter and buy your card kit for $5.00 Using your own adhesive assemble these five cards. Use them to give as gifts or send them to the loved ones in your lives!
Each month The Pine City Scrapbooking Co has five for $5.00 from the 1st of each month ending on the 7th of each month. You can come in at your leisure from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to create these beautiful cards. No need to sign up, just stop in!
Stop up at the counter and buy your card kit for $5.00 Using your own adhesive assemble these five cards. Use them to give as gifts or send them to the loved ones in your lives!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Cupcake Crop!
Yumo we are having a cupcake crop March 20th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m! We will guarantee you a sugar high before you leave!
For $20.00 you will feast on yummy cupcakes, snacks, Subway lunch, goodie bags, games and a free make and take for all who attend this special crop!
Interested in extending your cropping fun? Sign up for the Friday Night Crop for $10.00 March 19th from 5:00 - midnight and leave your stuff overnight and jump into cropping on Saturday early!
Give us a call at 320-629-9960 to pay and to reserve your spot.
For $20.00 you will feast on yummy cupcakes, snacks, Subway lunch, goodie bags, games and a free make and take for all who attend this special crop!
Interested in extending your cropping fun? Sign up for the Friday Night Crop for $10.00 March 19th from 5:00 - midnight and leave your stuff overnight and jump into cropping on Saturday early!
Give us a call at 320-629-9960 to pay and to reserve your spot.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Newsletter!
It's that time of the year again! We're having our Scrap and Stamp Garage sale! It begins at 9:00 a.m. Saturday February 27 and ends March 7, 2010.
If you would like to sell your scrapbooking or stamping items at our garage sale we've made it super easy for you! All you need to do is call the store at 320-629-9960 to request a garage sale number, rummage through all those great supplies that you just don't need or want anymore price them with a REMOVABLE label and drop off your great "stuff" at the store before February 25th! At the end of the week we'll tally up your earnings and give you a gift certificate to use at The Pine City Scrapbooking Co Inc so you can buy more new great supplies!
So take a look at all those supplies you've accumulated and start cleaning out!
New product has been arriving almost daily at the store! We're gearing up for spring and it is so wonderful to see all the pastel colors, you can almost smell the spring in the air! As we are making room for the new out with the old, so our clearance area is spilling over with great bargains!
Jessica continues to surprise us with her monthly card classes. She is such a talented person, you always leave her class feeling so inspired! Remember if you can't make the class she always has her awesome class kits for sale so you won't miss out.
We have her beautiful perpetual calendars for sale in a limited supply. It is just beautiful! We have a gal that wrote a post on our blog about her calendar class, give it a read!
Beginning March we are offering a monthly card week! All you need to provide is your own adhesive, and you can come in anytime during our card week and make 5 cards for just $5.00! No need to sign up just show up when you can. Kits will also be available if that works better for you.
Dates for our Card Week:
March 1-7April 1-7May 1-7June 1-7July 1-7
August 1-7
September 1-7
October 1-7
November 1-7
December 1-7
Please join us when you can!
Friday night crops are so much fun and they give you time without kids and family to interrupt you! Here is a schedule of Friday night crops coming up:
February 19February 26
March 5March 19
We will be possibly adding more dates. If you have one in question give us a call some dates fill up super quick.
Great openings in March
We have some great weekend openings in 2010 for the Scrapbooking In The Pines Retreat! A weekend stay at the retreat center costs only $117.56 what a great retreat to gear up for spring!
Here are some dates:
March 12
March 26
April 2
April 16
April 23
April 30
Stop in and see us! You're going to love all the new products, they always inspire me!
If you would like to sell your scrapbooking or stamping items at our garage sale we've made it super easy for you! All you need to do is call the store at 320-629-9960 to request a garage sale number, rummage through all those great supplies that you just don't need or want anymore price them with a REMOVABLE label and drop off your great "stuff" at the store before February 25th! At the end of the week we'll tally up your earnings and give you a gift certificate to use at The Pine City Scrapbooking Co Inc so you can buy more new great supplies!
So take a look at all those supplies you've accumulated and start cleaning out!
New product has been arriving almost daily at the store! We're gearing up for spring and it is so wonderful to see all the pastel colors, you can almost smell the spring in the air! As we are making room for the new out with the old, so our clearance area is spilling over with great bargains!
Jessica continues to surprise us with her monthly card classes. She is such a talented person, you always leave her class feeling so inspired! Remember if you can't make the class she always has her awesome class kits for sale so you won't miss out.
We have her beautiful perpetual calendars for sale in a limited supply. It is just beautiful! We have a gal that wrote a post on our blog about her calendar class, give it a read!
Beginning March we are offering a monthly card week! All you need to provide is your own adhesive, and you can come in anytime during our card week and make 5 cards for just $5.00! No need to sign up just show up when you can. Kits will also be available if that works better for you.
Dates for our Card Week:
March 1-7April 1-7May 1-7June 1-7July 1-7
August 1-7
September 1-7
October 1-7
November 1-7
December 1-7
Please join us when you can!
Friday night crops are so much fun and they give you time without kids and family to interrupt you! Here is a schedule of Friday night crops coming up:
February 19February 26
March 5March 19
We will be possibly adding more dates. If you have one in question give us a call some dates fill up super quick.
Great openings in March
We have some great weekend openings in 2010 for the Scrapbooking In The Pines Retreat! A weekend stay at the retreat center costs only $117.56 what a great retreat to gear up for spring!
Here are some dates:
March 12
March 26
April 2
April 16
April 23
April 30
Stop in and see us! You're going to love all the new products, they always inspire me!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Jessica's Card Class
Here is the picture of the cards for Jessica's upcoming card class that is listed below!
Time to make the Valentines!!!
The cold month of January is almost over and will so bring us into the month of LOVE-February! So therefore it is time to start thinking about making your Valentines for all those special people in your lives and the store is ready to help you do just that! We have a wonderful selection of Valentine papers ranging from vintage, lacie, traditional to the bright and bold. Along with a wide range of cardstock and specialty papers. Nestablities and Cuttlebug folders are also a great addition to a cardmakers stash along with the very popular Copic makers. Stop in to see how these great markers are used, we have a great variety of samples with them used. House Mouse stamps also have a great selection of love related stamps along with the stamp of the month using a romantic theme this month. Stop in to see us and we would love to help you create the perfect cards for you!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Jessica's Upcoming Classes
Calendar Class-Pictured Above
Saturday, February 6th
10:30
$30.00
Class is limited to 15
Bring your basic tool kit & a snack
This class will be longer than normal.
Kits will be available.
February Card Class
Thursday, February 18th 10:30
Saturday, February 20th 10:30
$15.00
Saturday, February 6th
10:30
$30.00
Class is limited to 15
Bring your basic tool kit & a snack
This class will be longer than normal.
Kits will be available.
February Card Class
Thursday, February 18th 10:30
Saturday, February 20th 10:30
$15.00
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Friday Night Crops
Our FUN FILLED FRIDAY night crops are in full swing. So here is the scoop, crop from 5-midnight, munch on pizza, pop/water, chips and some chocolate. Each cropper has a big table with a comfy chair, access to the crop room tools including a cricut machine and a full store to shop from for only $10! The evening ends with a wonderful prize drawing. The space is limited to 10 croppers so call the store at 320-629-9960 to reserve your spot!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Hey, it's Lynn here! I decided that after working on Friday night and after Kris and I put out all kinds of new stuff that I needed to inform all of you scrappers about all the new goodies in at the store!
First off, here I am with only boys in my life and I found myself making a stash of all pink and frilly Valentine papers and embellishments by Making Memories. The line is called Love Struck and has all types of embelishments ranging from buttons to bling and glitter to triple layer crepe paper rosettes. There is also a wonderful book with jounal pages and some very fun word fetti stickers. Also there is a package of 79 mixed die-cuts ranging from traditional paper to acetate, felt and chipboard for only $4.99. And as usual Making Memories style, the papers are fun, whimsy and a bit even traditional. This whole collection is priced great starting out at only 99 cents. It is going fast so you better stop in quickly to nab some up. Also my mind can't recall the name of the other Valentine line that came in also, very fun and colorful!
A bunch of Basic Grey came in, some paper packs in the with Love theme in them, but not Valentiney in any way. A few more BG card kits came in that look very fun to do also, a great thing to do on these blaw winter days.
Everyone that knows me well, knows that I love the retro and fun look, but I fell in LOVE with these 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" ATC Collection paper pads by Memories In the Making. If I am correct 15 styles came in some are mixed holiday, 2 Christmas versions, men, women, fall, and some silhouette ones. I fell in love with the beautiful vintage images, the colors are great and the images are amazing. So 2 each of 20 papers, ONLY $2.99!!
I hear that a lot of new stuff is coming in so the clearance tables have been restocked frequently.
Bayfield Scrapbook Retreat Weekend
Yes, it is that time again. Time to venture up to the beautiful, quiet little town of Bayfield, WI. Come and join us as we get together with a great bunch of people to do some scrapbooking and enjoy the bay. Read on to see all the details. We hope to see you there.
BAYFIELD SCRAPBOOK RETREAT
APRIL 16, 17, 18TH 2010
Lake Side Pavilion in Beautiful Bayfield, WI
Greetings to all the faithful scrappers and to the first timers that are thinking of coming this year in Bayfield WI Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 16th,17th,18th, 2010. Ok gals, it is time to tell all your really good friends and relatives about this wonderful week-end in " Beautiful Bayfield" at the lakeside pavilion on the greatest of the great lakes "LAKE SUPERIOR".
This year my goal is 30-50 gals. Can we do it??? Get your reservations in early.The Pine city scrapbooking store is coming back again with a lot of their inventory. I am really excited to include Creative memories gals from Duluth/Ashland here this year bringing along some of their inventory.
We are starting a little earlier on Friday the16th. Last year we opened at 1:00 and some of you wrote on the comment sheet that you would like to see it open a little earlier. We will be opening the pavilion at 11:00 A.M. to start setting up. Just to let the new comers know that we only have folding chairs in the pavilion, so if you want to bring a pad or even bring your own chair, like some of the scrapers do to be more comfortable. Like last year we are not having bottled water. We have wonderful water in Bayfield so please bring your own reusable container to put your water in. Our city is trying very hard to go GREEN. We will have cans of soda available, coffee and tea.
FYI, all lodging places should still have their off season rates so check around. If you can come early on Friday, ask them if you can have an early check-in.
Julie MacDonald
Cooper Hill House B&B
P. O. Box 969 Bayfield, WI 54814
Phone: 715-779-5060 *Cell phone: 715-209-4882
Email: Julie@cooperhillhouse.com
BAYFIELD SCRAPBOOK RETREAT
April 16, 17, 18th 2010
Lake Side Pavilion in Beautiful Bayfield, WI
On Site Vendors:
*Pine City Scrapbooking Company:
Huge Store of Supplies, Papers, Tools, Embellishments.
*Creative Memories from Ashland/Duluth with inventory.
*Lodging is up to each individual to book. Anywhere you choose. Remember that when you book B&B’s your breakfast is included. See list enclosed.
*Workshop fee is $75.00 (non refundable). Space is limited!
To reserve your workspace at the Pavilion;
**Contact Julie MacDonald
Phone: 715-779-5060 * Cell phone: 715-209-4882
Email: julie@cooperhillhouse.com.
Send a check ASAP, no later than March 15th (or call with VI/MC) to:
Cooper Hill House B&B
P.O. Box 969 Bayfield, WI 54814
**FRIDAY:
• 11:00 A.M. Doors Open (lunch on your own)
• Break out sessions: Find out what’s new
• 3:00 pm Welcome from Mayor
• Drawings for prizes all day
• 6:00 pm Dinner at Pavilion
• 8:00 pm special treat
• Doors close???
**SATURDAY:
• 9:00 A.M. Doors Open
• Drawings for prizes all day
• Workshops or “make & takes”
• 10:00 -1:00 pm FREE chair massage (tips appreciated)
• 1:00 pm Lunch at pavilion
• Dinner on your own: Maggie’s and Northern Edge will be open.
Work late: then unwind at your comfortable lodging
**SUNDAY:
• 9:00 A.M. Doors Open
• Free time to: Complete projects, swap ideas, shop for supplies.
Explore Bayfield and/or “SHOP”
• 1:00 pm Lunch at pavilion and GRAND PRIZE DRAWIINGS
• Pack up, 3pm Farewell, hope you had a GREAT time! SEE YOU NEXT APRIL !
Lodging in Bayfield
B&B’s: Artesian House 715-779-3338
www.artesianhouse.com
Apple Grove Inn 715-779-9558
www.applegroveinn.net
Cooper Hill House 715-779-5060 FULL
www.cooperhillhouse.com
Old Rittenhouse Inn 715-779-5111
www.rittenhouseinn.com
Pinehurst Inn 715-779-3676
www.pinehurstinn.com
Lucy’s Place 715-779-9770
www.lucysplace.com
Grey Oaks 715-779-3264
www.greyoaksguesthouse.com
Ole & Lena’s 715-779-3060
www.oleandlenasplace.com
Island View 715-779-5307
www.islandviewbandb.com
Motels
Bay Front Inn 715-779-3330
www.bayfrontinn.net
Bayfield Inn & Issac Wing House 715-779-3363
www.thebayfieldinn.com
Seagull Bay 715-779-5558
www.seagullbay.com
Superior Rentals 715-117-5123
www.superiorrentals.net
Winfield Inn 715-779-3252
www.winfieldinn.com
BAYFIELD SCRAPBOOK RETREAT
APRIL 16, 17, 18TH 2010
Lake Side Pavilion in Beautiful Bayfield, WI
Greetings to all the faithful scrappers and to the first timers that are thinking of coming this year in Bayfield WI Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 16th,17th,18th, 2010. Ok gals, it is time to tell all your really good friends and relatives about this wonderful week-end in " Beautiful Bayfield" at the lakeside pavilion on the greatest of the great lakes "LAKE SUPERIOR".
This year my goal is 30-50 gals. Can we do it??? Get your reservations in early.The Pine city scrapbooking store is coming back again with a lot of their inventory. I am really excited to include Creative memories gals from Duluth/Ashland here this year bringing along some of their inventory.
We are starting a little earlier on Friday the16th. Last year we opened at 1:00 and some of you wrote on the comment sheet that you would like to see it open a little earlier. We will be opening the pavilion at 11:00 A.M. to start setting up. Just to let the new comers know that we only have folding chairs in the pavilion, so if you want to bring a pad or even bring your own chair, like some of the scrapers do to be more comfortable. Like last year we are not having bottled water. We have wonderful water in Bayfield so please bring your own reusable container to put your water in. Our city is trying very hard to go GREEN. We will have cans of soda available, coffee and tea.
FYI, all lodging places should still have their off season rates so check around. If you can come early on Friday, ask them if you can have an early check-in.
Julie MacDonald
Cooper Hill House B&B
P. O. Box 969 Bayfield, WI 54814
Phone: 715-779-5060 *Cell phone: 715-209-4882
Email: Julie@cooperhillhouse.com
BAYFIELD SCRAPBOOK RETREAT
April 16, 17, 18th 2010
Lake Side Pavilion in Beautiful Bayfield, WI
On Site Vendors:
*Pine City Scrapbooking Company:
Huge Store of Supplies, Papers, Tools, Embellishments.
*Creative Memories from Ashland/Duluth with inventory.
*Lodging is up to each individual to book. Anywhere you choose. Remember that when you book B&B’s your breakfast is included. See list enclosed.
*Workshop fee is $75.00 (non refundable). Space is limited!
To reserve your workspace at the Pavilion;
**Contact Julie MacDonald
Phone: 715-779-5060 * Cell phone: 715-209-4882
Email: julie@cooperhillhouse.com.
Send a check ASAP, no later than March 15th (or call with VI/MC) to:
Cooper Hill House B&B
P.O. Box 969 Bayfield, WI 54814
**FRIDAY:
• 11:00 A.M. Doors Open (lunch on your own)
• Break out sessions: Find out what’s new
• 3:00 pm Welcome from Mayor
• Drawings for prizes all day
• 6:00 pm Dinner at Pavilion
• 8:00 pm special treat
• Doors close???
**SATURDAY:
• 9:00 A.M. Doors Open
• Drawings for prizes all day
• Workshops or “make & takes”
• 10:00 -1:00 pm FREE chair massage (tips appreciated)
• 1:00 pm Lunch at pavilion
• Dinner on your own: Maggie’s and Northern Edge will be open.
Work late: then unwind at your comfortable lodging
**SUNDAY:
• 9:00 A.M. Doors Open
• Free time to: Complete projects, swap ideas, shop for supplies.
Explore Bayfield and/or “SHOP”
• 1:00 pm Lunch at pavilion and GRAND PRIZE DRAWIINGS
• Pack up, 3pm Farewell, hope you had a GREAT time! SEE YOU NEXT APRIL !
Lodging in Bayfield
B&B’s: Artesian House 715-779-3338
www.artesianhouse.com
Apple Grove Inn 715-779-9558
www.applegroveinn.net
Cooper Hill House 715-779-5060 FULL
www.cooperhillhouse.com
Old Rittenhouse Inn 715-779-5111
www.rittenhouseinn.com
Pinehurst Inn 715-779-3676
www.pinehurstinn.com
Lucy’s Place 715-779-9770
www.lucysplace.com
Grey Oaks 715-779-3264
www.greyoaksguesthouse.com
Ole & Lena’s 715-779-3060
www.oleandlenasplace.com
Island View 715-779-5307
www.islandviewbandb.com
Motels
Bay Front Inn 715-779-3330
www.bayfrontinn.net
Bayfield Inn & Issac Wing House 715-779-3363
www.thebayfieldinn.com
Seagull Bay 715-779-5558
www.seagullbay.com
Superior Rentals 715-117-5123
www.superiorrentals.net
Winfield Inn 715-779-3252
www.winfieldinn.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Jessica's December Card Class
Jessica has another creation she would like to share with you all! She's thinking of doing a perpetual calendar sometime in January. I'll let you know the details as soon as I have them!
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