Randomness...

I have a wonderful friend, Shelley, that I send random emails to. We used to see each other every day at work, and she recently got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shift ahead in another company. Since she works out of town, I rarely see her, and to keep in touch, I send her "randomness" emails, because it makes me feel like she's still here. I think she enjoys them, too. I absolutely love her, and admire her ambition to never be afraid of change. She never was. I learned so much from her when we worked together.

In the spirit of RANDOMNESS, here's a few things I want to show you. First, here's a great web site with a very original gift of chocolate. Not just any chocolate, mind you. Only the finest chocolate, decorated with beautiful artwork. What a gift for a special someone, right here at Valentine's Day! Wow!! Hubby should know about this one.



Also, here's a little something I've given as a gift. I absolutely ADORE this stamp from Three Designing Women. It makes me think of what getting letters must've been like back in the "old days." You know, when they sealed it with wax? I don't think I'd ever do wax, but I'd definitely do this. Absolutely beautiful.



You know when you stumble across a site and say, "I'm gonna remember that site, so when I get cool and get my stuff (along with a lot of moola) together, I'll definitely do that!". . . Well, this is the site. This is The Flour Pot. They have absolutely the most beautiful cookies I've ever seen in my life. Definitely wanna remember this one.
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Oh, and to get off in a "RANDOM" direction, I definitely want to remember Benjamin Moore Paint number 475. It is such a beautiful color. I saw this color in a kitchen cabinet display window, and actually turned my car around to get a second good look! I called the store, and the lady told me, "Girl, it's Benjamin Moore #475." Well, file that one under "Must paint the next opportunity I get..." Maybe the camper. Hmmm. . . LOL!!
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Mr. Brendan is doing very well in school. He has his first spelling test Friday. Spelling Test! Do you realize what I'm saying!? That's right. Now, mind you, he's in KINDERGARTEN. The only memories I have of Kindergarten is finger paint and carpet squares. Nowadays, they're learning their alphabet and SPELLING. . . IN KINDERGARTEN!! I just can't believe it. The spelling test will consist of four words: CAN, GIRL, BOY and READ. We only worked on two words last night - can and boy. He wanted to spell C-A-R. He's doing so great. I am constantly amazed at what he can do. What a smart boy. And I'm such a proud Mommy. How lucky I am that God chose me to be his Mommy.
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Well, randomness over. I've got to get back to work. Oh, I've taken on Ali's challenge - to come up with a word to inspire your 2007 new year. Mine? Opportunity. I love the word. I'm gonna be excited to use this word in my scrapbooking this year. I'm eager to get started on a "year in the life" 2007 scrapbook. I'll upload pictures when I finish pages.
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I'll write more later! ~Aims