tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76968397915191550622023-11-15T13:13:38.624-05:00Leiterman HappeningsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-17410627992781890532010-01-21T23:25:00.001-05:002010-01-21T23:29:01.867-05:00Dreaming of a CureI came across this beautiful poem on another <a href="http://community.arthritis.org/jiamoms/blog">blog</a> and was so touched by it. I felt like it was written about my thoughts on Karissa's arthritis.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>In my dreams, she dances,</strong><br />
<strong>floating through the air like a dandelion puff on the wind, a wish in progress...</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She lands, soft as a kiss</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>without a wince or pause.</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>In my dreams she runs, fast and furious</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Long gait of colt legs,</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>On and on into the horizon</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>In my dreams she plays soccer,</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>and is a gymnast and competes.</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She is not the slow one, the last picked.</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She is not pitied.</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>In my dreams she is limitless,</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>no bounds of swollen joints, stiffness, fevers or pain.</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She is unfettered by needles,</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>doctors and medical jargons.</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She is continuous, endless hope... all possibility.</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>In my dreams she grows into a lovely woman.</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Arthritis is a distant hazy memory...</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>A forgotten nuisance of childhood -</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>a boogeyman long since retired.</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>She is free.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">OK, everyone asks what is my favorite must-have tool for scrapbooking and without a DOUBT-both COPIC Spica Glitter Pen Sets. I'm all about BLING and ANYTHING that sparkles and use my Copic Spicas on almost EVERY project! I think it should be mandatory that every scrapbooker and card maker own their own Copic Atyou Spica Pens!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can get both sets here at </span><a href="http://www.scrapnesia.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_21&zenid=20c7c644dfffd6fe4150ae78541ff592" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scrapnesia Scrapbook Supplies and Invitations.</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Copic Atyou Spica 12 Color Pen Set B includes one each of Pitch Black, Garnet, Lipstick, Blossom, Chocolate, Sand, Peach, Buttermilk, Lilac, Baby Blue, Mint and Clear. They are non-toxic, acid-free, transparent, pigment based and have a no-clog tip. Each pen writes for over 360 yards! </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.scrapnesia.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_21&zenid=20c7c644dfffd6fe4150ae78541ff592" target="_blank">NOW....GO BUY THEM RIGHT NOW!!!</a></span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-61199936246853273902009-10-05T11:16:00.004-04:002009-10-06T00:03:47.804-04:00Help Our Team Make A Difference at the 2009 Upstate South Carolina Arthritis Walk<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2009upstatearthritiswalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=318477&lis=0&kntae318477=1D5714363EDC4E778EA5CBA447828EE2&supId=271948270">Walk With Us at the 2009 Upstate South Carolina Arthritis Walk!</a></span></strong></em><br />
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The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis. Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis. <em>People with arthritis wear blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition.</em> The event features a three-mile and one-mile course, with arthritis information and activities for the entire family. In many communities, pet owners are invited to bring their dogs along for the walk. <br />
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Arthritis is a very difficult disease to manage, and even more so when you’re only 6 years old. We hope to raise awareness that arthritis is not just “an old person’s disease,” when approximately 300,000 children in the United States suffer from the often debilitating disease. So, together, our family is taking on the challenge to make a difference in Greenville, South Carolina by participating in the Arthritis Walk on October 25th at Cleveland Park in downtown Greenville. Here is the <a href="http://2009upstatearthritiswalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=318477&lis=0&kntae318477=98B875AE031844709AA9AFB72B77D387">link to our Team’s page for the Arthritis Walk</a>.<br />
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Karissa is so excited to be the “team leader.” I am working on coming up w/a cute t-shirt design and a funky blue hat for her to wear. I’m thinking a blue tutu worn over leggings or denim w/a fun t-shirt will be perfect for her. Maybe use a boa trim around the hat or tiara. Sorry to digress--my daughter is a little diva in training and I love designing outfits for her.<br />
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Please support our “<a href="http://2009upstatearthritiswalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=318477&lis=0&kntae318477=98B875AE031844709AA9AFB72B77D387">Team Karissa</a>” with the upcoming arthritis walk. In addition to the arthritis walk fundraiser, I’m also organizing a local scrapbook <a href="http://www.scrapnesia.com/">charity crop at Scrapnesia</a> on October 17th. Here's a little info about the crop:<br />
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<em><strong>Use Your Memories to Help Find a Cure For Arthritis! 100% of the crop fees will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation through Karissa’s team. Round-Up your purchase through the month of October and donate your spare change to Arthritis research.</strong> </em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Call Scrapnesia to reserve your spot today! (864) 288-7771!</span></strong></em><br />
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Please help support “Team Karissa” in any way you can. If you can’t donate financially, please join our team and walk with us! Please say you’ll join us!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SsoLejcBRSI/AAAAAAAAAnk/EZYjrpFLY5I/s1600-h/Karissa-Spring-Pic-09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img $r="true" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SsoLejcBRSI/AAAAAAAAAnk/EZYjrpFLY5I/s320/Karissa-Spring-Pic-09.jpg" /></a><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Our Story:</span></strong></em><br />
</div>Our 6 ½ -year-old daughter Karissa was diagnosed with JRA (polyarticular) when she was about 2 ½ years old. Karissa’s arthritis symptoms appeared just after she started to walk. Sometimes she would drag her leg, or walk stiff-kneed like Frankenstein. I took her to doctors, (even videotaped her strange gait) yet after a whole battery of tests, we were told it was just growing pains. Being a new mother, I trusted the doctors and hoped it would pass. But her symptoms worsened until one day when she woke up from her nap and literally could not walk. She had to drag herself to a chair and she had a big red golf-ball sized knot above her knee. This was NOT growing pains! For some kids, diagnosis is agonizing because it’s often a case of determining what it ISN’T before you can determine what it IS. We went to doctor after doctor and refused to accept it was growing pains. And finally, after many more doctors and tests, she was finally diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA). We have to take her to Duke Children’s Hospital in North Carolina- 4 hours each way, because there are no pediatric rheumatologists in South Carolina. <br />
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To look at Karissa, you would not know that she has this awful disease. She is a gorgeous little girl, who loves to sing, act, twirl and dance and adores anything that sparkles! But she’s also tough, and wants to be a super-hero--that’s my girl! However, Karissa has arthritis in both knees, both ankles, both wrists, most of her fingers and even some of her toes. It has been a long journey and we are fortunate that she’s doing well thanks to many prayers and her great doctors.<br />
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Please <a href="http://2009upstatearthritiswalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=318477&lis=0&kntae318477=1D5714363EDC4E778EA5CBA447828EE2&supId=271948270">visit our team web page and consider joining Team Karissa</a> or making a donation to help us meet our goal. We hope to raise awareness and funds by walking so that one day there will be a cure for arthritis! And we need you on our team!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-88259552076584902782009-10-01T11:16:00.000-04:002009-10-01T11:16:20.140-04:00Charity Crop for Arthritis! PLEASE JOIN US!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SsTHNsg2dxI/AAAAAAAAAnc/50L0rgJ854I/s1600-h/Arthritis+Crop+Flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" iq="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SsTHNsg2dxI/AAAAAAAAAnc/50L0rgJ854I/s400/Arthritis+Crop+Flyer.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-92191290200826618742009-07-27T23:26:00.001-04:002009-07-27T23:28:07.552-04:00CHA...Here I Come!I’ve been patiently waiting for everyone from Scrapnesia to hurry up and get to Florida! I’m so excited for CHA-I can’t stand it! I’ve been in Florida for a week now. Did the whole family Florida vacation. You know, lots of sweating, everyday family chaos, sweating, and sick children. I thought vacations were to rejuvenate you…HA! Did I mention mosquito swatting is a popular sport here? I don’t know how I survived living in Florida my whole life…
Anyway, my husband and daughter are back home in South Carolina and now I’m here waiting for the REAL fun to begin!
Make sure you check out the BLOG everyday! We plan on uploading lots of pics, videos, you name it. And we have a few surprises up our sleeves. Did I mention I LOVE BLOG CANDY?
I wish tomorrow would hurry up and get here already!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-86037409728468526872009-06-25T23:36:00.004-04:002013-07-29T10:13:28.862-04:00Perfect Layers Rulers...The MUST-HAVE Tool Every Scrapbooker Should Own!Many people have been asking where they can purchase the Perfect Layers Rulers now that they have been discontinued from Stampin Up and QVC. Well scrappers, hold on to your seats....your search is over! Head on over to <a href="http://www.scrapnesia.com/store/" target="_blank">Scrapnesia</a> and get your Perfect Layers Rulers today! From what I've been told, Scrapnesia is the ONLY store that carries these must have tools, as they order them directly from the manufacturer!
What is the Perfect Layers Ruler, you ask? By using the Perfect Layers Rulers, you will have perfect mats for your photos every time!!! No more crooked mats from a wobbly paper trimmer!!!
Cut borders and trim pieces in a variety of widths--without guessing or measuring! The Perfect Layers set makes it simple, giving your paper crafts a professional edge.
Includes:
Ruler #1 - widths of 1/8", 5/8", 1/4", and 3/8"
Ruler #2 - widths of 1/16", 1/2", 3/16", and 5/16"
(Cutting Mat and Exacto Knife not included) Scrapnesia recommends purchasing the EK Success Cutter Bee Self-Healing Mat and the Fiskars Fingertip Craft Knife for use with the Perfect Layers Rulers.
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SkRHqy1i_uI/AAAAAAAAAkk/ST2AFjDrhEE/s1600-h/Perfect-Layers-Rulers.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351481057749434082" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SkRHqy1i_uI/AAAAAAAAAkk/ST2AFjDrhEE/s400/Perfect-Layers-Rulers.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 279px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-73010879562716196402009-06-12T23:58:00.002-04:002009-06-13T00:04:51.397-04:00Vero Beach High School Class of 1989 20 Year Reunion!I can't believe it has been 20 years since I graduated from Vero Beach High School! I certainly don't feel that old and I hope I don't look it! Anyway, here are the details for our upcoming 20 year reunion...
The Vero Beach High School Class of 1989 20th Reunion will be Saturday evening, July 18th at Quail Valley River Club on A1A in Vero Beach (Old Riomar Club). Invitations were mailed out in April. The price is $60 per ticket and includes the facility, dj, and dinner.Email VBHSclassof1989@hotmail.com with any questions!
Hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-29217386903151531542009-04-29T08:50:00.006-04:002009-04-29T08:59:20.155-04:00Check it Out! Upcoming Bloom & Grow Altered Clipboard Class: May 16th!<span style="color:#003333;">I made this altered clipboard for an upcoming class I'll be teaching at </span><a href="http://www.scrapnesia.com/kaysi/"><span style="color:#003333;">Scrapnesia</span></a><span style="color:#003333;">. I just <strong>LOVE</strong> how it turned out! The paper and embellishments are so bright and cheery <strong>AND</strong> I added a pocket to the outside! How cool is that?</span>
<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SfhNVgdEtQI/AAAAAAAAAis/jGOtWahxlDs/s1600-h/Bloom-and-Grow-Clipboard.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 339px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330095190877451522" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SfhNVgdEtQI/AAAAAAAAAis/jGOtWahxlDs/s400/Bloom-and-Grow-Clipboard.jpg" /></a></p><span style="color:#003333;">Take my class and you’ll learn how to take an ordinary 6 x 9 wooden clipboard and turn it into a work of art using the fabulous papers from the My Mind’s Eye Bloom & Grow line, dew drops, Stickles glitter glue, paint, ribbons and more. </span>
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<span style="color:#003333;">Not only will you learn how to alter a basic clipboard and turn it into a scrappy masterpiece, all the techniques used can be applied to your scrapbook layouts. You will leave with a beautiful altered clipboard to display in your home or office or to give as a gift. Perfect to use as a teacher’s gift or for a friend!</span>
<span style="color:#003333;"><strong>Class Date:</strong> Saturday, May 16th at 3:00
<strong>Where:</strong> Scrapnesia
1178 Woodruff Road, Suite 7
Greenville, SC
288-7771
<strong>Class Fee:</strong> $15</span>
<span style="color:#003333;"><strong>Supplies to bring:</strong> trimmer, adhesives (glue dots, pop dots) and scissors</span>
<span style="color:#003333;">You must sign up in advance to ensure all the ‘prep’ work is done for you! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-42933178954217099792009-04-14T09:20:00.005-04:002009-04-14T09:23:41.431-04:00I LOVE Actions! Free Photoshop Actions!I posted this to another site, but thought I would spread the love!
I'm not the best photographer. I have a pretty good digital, but really don't know all the cool features it can do. But, what I do know is Photoshop and love touching up my images using Actions...
Anyone familar with using Actions? Here's a GREAT site to download FREE Actions with easy explanations on how to use them...
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2008/12/pioneer-woman-action-set-2-yahoo-yippety/">FREE PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS</a>
Check out the Before and After Pic of my little cutie pie....
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SeSOCdOUUMI/AAAAAAAAAcU/dQHnpDEjmMs/s1600-h/aFTER+aCTIONS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SeSOCdOUUMI/AAAAAAAAAcU/dQHnpDEjmMs/s400/aFTER+aCTIONS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324536832314331330" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-26281130543631765842009-03-20T08:11:00.062-04:002009-03-20T09:19:38.221-04:00My Scrappy Layouts, Cards & Altered Projects<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOTQpjVT2I/AAAAAAAAAbo/yjA9U5LwZAQ/s1600-h/Its+a+Girl+page+2.jpg"></a> Here are some of my many layouts, cards, projects, etc. In no particular order. Some were completed YEARS ago! Can you tell how I have evolved as a mad scrapper? LOL
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<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315253329448004274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOSveD16rI/AAAAAAAAAbA/bGSxinpvv3o/s400/Just+One+of+the+Guys.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315253223711439906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 395px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOSpUKR_CI/AAAAAAAAAa4/36jYIxZpws8/s400/Happy.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315253124928437842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOSjkKk_lI/AAAAAAAAAaw/vo7Xfvfrcss/s400/Fathers+day+Card.jpg" border="0" />
<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315253007972663490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOScweJgMI/AAAAAAAAAao/j8gF2Tlbf54/s400/Celebrate+Card.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315252895840851858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOSWOv115I/AAAAAAAAAag/z0lLNYjVCoY/s400/Altered+Frame.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315249980446434402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ScOPsiDpZGI/AAAAAAAAAaY/k4kbfsq0i7c/s400/Altered+Clipboard.jpg" border="0" />
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<div>It's snowing today! Started around 4:00 this afternoon and has not stopped! We all went out and had snowballs fights and built a snowgirl. It was so much fun...I felt like a little kid! All the Greenville County Schools are closed tomorrow. I hope we don't lose power!
Check out a few of the pics... </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-67364900845017346312009-02-25T08:39:00.007-05:002009-02-25T08:58:34.196-05:00For All My Scrappy Friends...Charity Crop on April 25th!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SaVOMkthQfI/AAAAAAAAATI/QUswAc6AcRw/s1600-h/MOMAS+FLYER.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306733713845993970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SaVOMkthQfI/AAAAAAAAATI/QUswAc6AcRw/s400/MOMAS+FLYER.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<p align="left"><span style="color:#663333;">Hi Everyone,</span>
</p><div><span style="color:#663333;">I wanted to let you know there is an upcoming charity crop in Greenville, SC on April 25th. There is a new organization called "Momas" - that coordinates volunteer paper artists who make and donate cards and photo-ready scrapbooks to several interest groups. </span></div>
<div><span style="color:#663333;">“MOMAS” volunteers are ministers of memory and script to such groups as soldiers stationed overseas, Alzheimer/dementia patients, Special Olympians, foster children, Hospice Moms, and Moms who have lost an infant child.</span></div>
<div><span style="color:#663333;">The proceeds from their first crop will be used to purchase the needed supplies for "MARTY BOOKS". Marty is an acronym for Mommy Always Remembers Tiny You. Marty books are memory books that will go to Moms who have lost an infant child. Marty is the only child lost to our founder’s family and this branch of the organization is named in honor of this precious little boy. </span></div>
<div><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>When:</strong> April 25th 2009Time: 10 am to 10 pm</span></div>
<div><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>Where:</strong> New Greer Hospital Campus</span></div><div><span style="color:#663333;">The Cottages at Brushy Creek (#101)</span></div>
<div><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>Cost:</strong> $25 in advance, $30 at door(16 and older please)</span></div>
<div><span style="color:#663333;">Please call Sondra Bright at:(864) 877-5805 to reserve your seat</span>
</div><div><span style="color:#663333;">Cash/Check/MO </span></div>
<div align="left"><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>For Credit Card</strong>:Please contact Funkie Munkie(864) 288-9400 </span></div><span style="color:#663333;"><div align="center">
<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Spread the word!</span></strong></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-24018800317950075902009-02-18T09:06:00.006-05:002010-01-03T13:32:18.729-05:00BUY THIS RIGHT NOW!!! COPIC Spica Glitter Pen Set<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SZwY4n-pgWI/AAAAAAAAAS4/O2oSKCasmRA/s1600-h/copic_spica017218.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304141822219092322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SZwY4n-pgWI/AAAAAAAAAS4/O2oSKCasmRA/s400/copic_spica017218.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 344px;" /></a><br />
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</div><div align="center">OK, everyone asks what is my favorite must-have tool for scrapbooking and without a DOUBT-both COPIC Spica Glitter Pen Sets. I'm in love with them and use on almost EVERY project! I think they should be <strong>mandatory</strong> that every scrapbooker and card maker own these!You can get both sets here at <a href="http://www.scrapnesia.net/catalog.php">Scrapnesia</a>. <br />
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I'm also proud to report my Mother is now majorly into scrapbooking and attended her first retreat. She loved it! And I have converted another Scrapper. My friend Vicky is now very much into it and comes down from Asheville to crop with me once a month. She used to say I was nuts for all the stuff I owned and the money I spent on supplies and such. Now it's not unusual for her to call me from the craft stores to ask my opinion on tools, embellishments and such. So funny!
<strong>AND...</strong>Todd has mentioned once or twice that we should relocate my scrapbook room to Karissa's room, move her bedroom to the guest room and make my current scrapbook room our guest room. When Karissa and I scrapbook together, we end up on the floor because we run out of table space. Believe it or not, Karissa is totally receptive to the idea. She loves being in there and many times I'll walk by the room, and find her painting or working on some sort of craft. Her bedroom is quite large (17x15) so we would have plenty of room to spread out. Just what we need, another project. By moving my room, I could also have crops at the house. We'll see what happens! Here are a few pics of my scrapbook room right now...<a href="http://leitermanhappenings.blogspot.com/2008/04/updatesthis-and-that.html">Scrapbook Room</a>
We had a party here yesterday to celebrate Valentine's day. We grilled steaks, had a few drinks and roasted marshmellows around the bonfire pit. Shame on me, I didn't take a single picture!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-4163854719500094402008-12-09T21:22:00.013-05:002008-12-09T21:49:18.417-05:00It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas...Well Almost!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ST8pdjNrNzI/AAAAAAAAARs/iBTIT7imKng/s1600-h/KKToddChristmasTree.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277982875947054898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ST8pdjNrNzI/AAAAAAAAARs/iBTIT7imKng/s400/KKToddChristmasTree.jpg" border="0" /></a> It's been a long time since I have updated out blog. Busy! Busy! Busy! Seems like we can never get a chance to just slow down and exhale! Whew!
We spent our Thanksgiving with Mike and Deborah in Maryland. We had such a great time! We went to the zoo, Deborah and I went shopping and their friends were nice enough to include us in their festivities. I loved this picture of us girls taken after dinner and thought the quote I added was perfect!
<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277983651072223586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/ST8qKqx6qWI/AAAAAAAAAR0/BfTycPPCKnQ/s400/Ladies%5B1%5D+copy+copy.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Todd's Christmas party for HD was Sunday night. There was a visit from Santa and Karissa sang Jingle Bells again this year with her little friend Jessie. They were super cute! Imagine that...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Karissa told Santa she wanted a remote control unicorn...where on earth can we find that? For some reason she's OBSESSED with unicorns, even though she has no unicorn toys or books. Which are just about impossible to find...TRUST ME ON THAT ONE! Luckily, she has other interests...namely Princesses, Fairies and anything pink or sparkly!
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We took a little trip to Hilton Head last week and had a wonderful time. My Mother and my Aunt Kay met us there. We had not seen them in a long time and won't see them at Thanksgiving or Christmas so it was nice to spend some quality time with them. We stayed pretty busy, although my Aunt Kay did nothing but relax, read and scrapbook. She had just returned from volunteering with the hurricane victims in Texas and really needed a break. Todd, my Mother and Karissa went fishing, we took lots of walks on the beach and also rode bikes. We stayed in a freestanding 3-bedroom villa located along a lagoon filled with turtles, minnows and a one-eyed alligator! Karissa would sing to the turtles and they would swim right up to her. It was the cutest thing! I think I'll nickname her the "Turtle Whisperer." We took some nice pics on the beach. I didn't realize how hard it could be to get a good picture of everyone with their eyes open (the sun was so bright)!
</p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQSswMbYQsI/AAAAAAAAAMk/y5TRkAReTyE/s1600-h/SmallGood+GirlsGroup+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261520208645341890" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQSswMbYQsI/AAAAAAAAAMk/y5TRkAReTyE/s400/SmallGood+GirlsGroup+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><img class="gl_photo" alt="Add Image" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQSs9rfwvrI/AAAAAAAAAMs/pVaqxoEOE_0/s1600-h/SmallGood+Mom+Kaysi+Karissa+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261520440323522226" style="WIDTH: 353px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQSs9rfwvrI/AAAAAAAAAMs/pVaqxoEOE_0/s400/SmallGood+Mom+Kaysi+Karissa+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>
<p align="right"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQSs9rfwvrI/AAAAAAAAAMs/pVaqxoEOE_0/s1600-h/SmallGood+Mom+Kaysi+Karissa+copy.jpg"></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQStlk8xVAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/pfXsWtNGcOc/s1600-h/SmallPathway.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261521125760914434" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQStlk8xVAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/pfXsWtNGcOc/s400/SmallPathway.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">This is the path we took to get to the beach-about a 5-minute walk from our villa. It was filled with the scent of jasmine and we were greeted by some very friendly butterflies. I could have stayed there all day!
</p><p align="right"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SQSs9rfwvrI/AAAAAAAAAMs/pVaqxoEOE_0/s1600-h/SmallGood+Mom+Kaysi+Karissa+copy.jpg"></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-63390698391745752382008-10-26T12:37:00.006-04:002008-10-26T12:53:12.869-04:00Has Anyone Seen My Mojo?It's been a LONG time since I have scrapbooked or created anything crafty (although I have made a card or altered picture frame here and there). We've been busy with with typical family life and work. But we've always been busy w/those kinds of things. So, my question is: Why have I lost my motivation to do one of the things that makes me so happy?
For me, scrapbooking is the ultimate form of therapy. I'm taking a little time out for myself and spending time with my friends, while doing something constructive and positive for my family. Yes, many argue (those who don't scrapbook) that it can be expensive and excessive, but so can any hobby. And YES, shopping for supplies can be addictive, but at least it's not against the law. HA!
Right now, I should upstairs in my scrapbook room creating a new masterpiece. But instead, here I sit typing away on the computer. Lately it just seems there are more important things I need to be tending to. Like cleaning my house and working on the pile of laundry that is threatening to overtake the entire second floor of our house. Funny, I was always the one that told my scrapper friends that cleaning and laundry could wait....Go SCRAPBOOK! And now it's my excuse.
Let me know if you have any ideas to get my creative juices flowing again. I'm going to go fold another load of laundry. Oh the joy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-88607253137167478332008-10-13T08:11:00.003-04:002008-10-13T08:15:47.388-04:00Rampant, like herpes, but for positiveI saw this on a <a href="http://scrapduo.blogspot.com/2008/10/rampant-like-herpes-but-for-positive.html">friend of mine's blog </a>and just had to lift it! You'll need to turn off my music player.
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She had a LONG day-with many more ahead. Up by 6:30, at school by 7:30, home by 5:30. All this with no more naps! Poor thing is worn out and falling asleep on the couch as I type this. We met with her teachers last night and really liked them, as did Karissa. Let's hope they are up for the challenge! LOL
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<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SKtFQicS1HI/AAAAAAAAALc/HYYq3sttshE/s1600-h/DSC01130.JPG"></a></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-64514204125295237982008-07-31T17:54:00.003-04:002008-07-31T17:55:45.250-04:00Lordy, Lordy My Brother is 40!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SJI0sKoaJ5I/AAAAAAAAALE/-qTtNjjk888/s1600-h/ricky40.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229300050703296402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SJI0sKoaJ5I/AAAAAAAAALE/-qTtNjjk888/s400/ricky40.jpg" border="0" /></a> I can't believe my brother is 40! Time flies! Happy birthday big brother!<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-60348121051221664822008-07-01T08:39:00.015-04:002008-07-01T09:20:13.259-04:00GREAT NEWS!!<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGoo0H1koeI/AAAAAAAAAKc/OAvm0pFnQ0M/s1600-h/DSC00924.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218027994184196578" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGoo0H1koeI/AAAAAAAAAKc/OAvm0pFnQ0M/s400/DSC00924.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center">We took Karissa to Duke last week and once again her doctors were thrilled with her progress. They didn't see any signs of active arthritis. So they switched one of her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">meds</span> to a pill instead of the dreaded SHOT. Hurray! It's the same medicine, just in a much lower dose. She still has to have the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Enbrel</span> shot once a week, but one shot is better than two right? Please pray that she continues to improve!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGonqssOaiI/AAAAAAAAAKM/lxO9_jdYHSg/s1600-h/DSC00896.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218026732766784034" style="CURSOR: hand" height="189" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGonqssOaiI/AAAAAAAAAKM/lxO9_jdYHSg/s400/DSC00896.jpg" width="274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I can't believe Karissa is now 5 years old! We celebrated her birthday at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Jumpzone</span>. It's basically a huge room with a bunch of inflatable bounce houses. The kids had a ball! After playing, we went to the party room, where we ate pizza, cake and Karissa opened her presents. She received so many nice things (including her "Rock Star" glasses shown above). It was like Christmas!</div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGopixpxtBI/AAAAAAAAAKk/AOf3lnmWmeI/s1600-h/DSC00964.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218028795682993170" style="CURSOR: hand" height="206" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGopixpxtBI/AAAAAAAAAKk/AOf3lnmWmeI/s400/DSC00964.JPG" width="305" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGoqJa21rnI/AAAAAAAAAKs/QEqaGF7lQXw/s1600-h/DSC00973.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218029459578662514" style="WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px" height="205" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGoqJa21rnI/AAAAAAAAAKs/QEqaGF7lQXw/s400/DSC00973.JPG" width="205" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center">Karissa and I have started a special project for just the two of us. We are painting her sandbox and then her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">swing set</span> in light pink, soft yellow and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">honeydew</span>. We started the sandbox last night. So far, so good! Karissa is a great little painter! She was so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">focused</span> and serious. Todd thinks I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">nuts</span>-our backyard is going to look like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Candyland</span> once we're done! Todd and Dale added shingle roofs to her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">play sets</span> Sunday. Originally they just had canvas tarps on them but the wind constantly tore them up and they looked terrible.<br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGotDMjOzfI/AAAAAAAAAK0/xCvJw5mrTJg/s1600-h/DSC01009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218032651193994738" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGotDMjOzfI/AAAAAAAAAK0/xCvJw5mrTJg/s400/DSC01009.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGotfVKzseI/AAAAAAAAAK8/ALXNmlzPN88/s1600-h/DSC01013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218033134543811042" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGotfVKzseI/AAAAAAAAAK8/ALXNmlzPN88/s400/DSC01013.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SGonqssOaiI/AAAAAAAAAKM/lxO9_jdYHSg/s1600-h/DSC00896.jpg"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-64311396478575148082008-06-02T19:37:00.006-04:002008-06-02T19:48:31.844-04:00The Littlest Graduate<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207434527225328482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SESGHMJes2I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/_FM7EZNw5cc/s400/Karissa+white+dress.jpg" border="0" />Karissa had her K-4 Graduation Thursday night. The kids sang songs and Karissa's class 'signed' the alphabet. Afterwards, each child went to the microphone, introduced themselves and then told us what they learned. It was very cute! Karissa got all dolled up in her cute white dress but once we arrived to the ceremony she got to wear a cap and gown...I can't believe she starts kindergarden next year...TIME FLIES!<br /><br /><div><div><div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SESGR8Jes3I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/1A43mZHVUyU/s1600-h/Karissa+diploma.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207434711908922226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SESGR8Jes3I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/1A43mZHVUyU/s400/Karissa+diploma.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SESGh8Jes4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/aCqjcLl8HXo/s1600-h/Karissa+diploma+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207434986786829186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SESGh8Jes4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/aCqjcLl8HXo/s400/Karissa+diploma+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-63206574524520197292008-06-02T19:03:00.006-04:002008-06-02T19:37:32.797-04:00Our Little Dancer...As soon as we got home from FL we had Karissa's dress rehearsal for her recital and then her recital followed that Saturday. She was excited to wear stage makeup...I got a glimpse of what Karissa will look like at 16....I almost cried. OMG...She's so beautiful... <div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207424601555907378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SER9FcJeszI/AAAAAAAAAJc/uyue-KV5DZ0/s400/Karissa+makeup-web.jpg" border="0" />I don't have pics from her recital becasue no cameras were allowed...DRATS! But I did get some cute ones from her dress rehearsal and in front of the fountain at Furman.</p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207426255118316354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SER-lsJes0I/AAAAAAAAAJk/qvXqVZBuHYA/s400/Karissa+flowers+lollypop.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207426688910013266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SER--8Jes1I/AAAAAAAAAJs/vzGtnNxZDsA/s400/Karissa+fountain.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696839791519155062.post-76050870105260962292008-06-02T18:30:00.005-04:002008-06-02T19:03:40.900-04:00Karissa & Kaysi's FL VacationI'm a little late in posting this, but better late than never...right? Karissa and I went to FL. Originally I was only going to go to surprise my friend Meg at her baby shower...YES--she's having a boy! (Meg was my neighbor in Vero Shores) Anyway, the quick trip turned into a week. We ended up celebrating Karissa's birthday early with our Vero friends and family since we could not make it to the reunion this year. Nanny Carol made her a GORGEOUS cake...check it out...Yes-Karissa's name is spelled wrong-but it would'nt be perfect if Carol did not mispell it...LOL We LOVE you Carol! <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207417712428364562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SER20cJesxI/AAAAAAAAAJM/z06IzpWh0PU/s400/Carol+and+Karissa+cake.jpg" border="0" />We also went to the beach and also....SEA WORLD! My mom and I took Karissa and her cousin Alex. We had so much fun. It was hot, but breezy, so that helped. Check out the portrait we had taken of Karissa and Alex...Too cute!<br /><br /><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207423407554999074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds93Wn1ef_k/SER7_8JesyI/AAAAAAAAAJU/q7p37VQQJUA/s400/Alex+and+Karissa+Cartoon.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0