Josh's room pictures

Here is the pics of Josh's room so far... we are still putting the final touches of decor but the painting is finished... Jeff did awesome on the doors!

Kassi's bedroom done!

We finished off her room today and got Josh's almost done,.. here are pictures of them:

Broken Nail..

In the studio this week we are doing halloween nails.. I taught a couple of different things today but this one is my favorite.

don't worry..it's just fake!

some days are just in need of...

a good cry!! Little things build up and make you feel like big things and sometimes it seems like nothing can go right at all... even though it isn't true it seems like that way sometimes...

Painting and Staining

So we finished the kitchen floor this weekend and then we finished Kassi's bedroom today... I still have to put the circles on the white walls..but, need more paint.. so this will do for today!

Puppies got a new home.

So today was the day...both pups got their new homes today. Both are going to be here in town so that we can watch them grow up which is good...and the little male is going to be at my brother Sam's house which is really good. Mumu is wandering around wondering what she should do with herself..haha
Here is the last pictures...

Remodeling...

And let the fun begin.....sigh...hehe

So we have a couple of projects going on right now. We are refinishing the kitchen floor...put the last coat of varnish on tonight..did one right after church this morning and one last night. Each time you put varnish on you have to sand in between..and then of course the big sanding job with the floor sander was done yesterday afternoon. Oh my...it looks brand spanking new and absolutely gorgeous!!! I will take pictures of it tomorrow. We have to wait 3 days before we can move anything back on though so a few more days of take out coming our way most likely.
I want to repaint the walls and the trim before the end of the month and finish off with a good deep cleaning and throwing out the old etc. I see maybe some new kitchen dishes, and utensils etc while I throw out since it has been ummm 28 years since we have had kitchen supplies. we definately need to get some new rugs which I am going to go look for tomorrow when I take the sander back to Logan.

next project is Kassi's bedroom.. we refinished the walls, patched up all the holes and went with a color scheme that matches her bedroom set. There is bright orange, which we painted one wall, bright green, which we painted the opposite wall and then blue which we will paint the trim..and white white...which we painted the other two walls, doors and ceiling. We have all the walls and ceiling done and I will do the trim tomorrow. I then want to put big colored circles on the white walls that match the decor of the bedroom set... they have stripes and circles on white of the colors.. It is turning out so freaking cute!!! I love it and so does she and oh it feels good to have fixed walls without holes in them..She has sworn to her dad not to put any more holes in the walls.

Josh's room has the color scheme picked out but not quite ready to start it.. he is a lot more daring with purple red and silver...ummmm we shall see how that goes!

I also redid Kassi's hair today and finished up a layout. so pretty good day!

My newest Favorite You Tube!

They shared this on the missionary mom mail today...perfect day to get it!

BEST DAY EVER!!

January 20, 2012 7:15 pm

Tia Ko Be, Bug!!!!!!!!!
love mom

SCRAPBOOKED TODAY!!!

I got some new kits this weekend and used my day off to do a few layouts... It was so fun and even though I am not up to par yet, I think I am getting there...It definately helped to have some amazing kits and templates to work with.

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scrapbook communities

I havent been on a scrapbook community for several years (since I shut down OSS) and thinking maybe I will give it a try...
I have a couple of sites that I stalk a few of my favorite designers and think that maybe I will check them out. Right now I have only been doing digi layouts except for teaching my AAM layouts at the school...sooo...

What are your favorite places everyone... where is a good and safe place to hang and get some fun challenges and learn new tricks from...I am rusty of course so will need lots of support hahaha!!!

Sunday...

After getting home from church today I looked at my email and had the following message from Sister Hartman.. I hope someday I can meet this couple in person..what amazing people they are.

Dear Tracy - I am so glad you enjoyed the video postcard. Your son was even better than you described. He is absolutely delightful. His personality and his smile are so contagious. We were able to spend a couple of days with them and it was wonderful. You can be very proud of your son and the work he is doing. He is so positive and happy, we really enjoyed him. He and Elder Slater picked us up several times, we had dinner with them one night and they even accompanied us to the airport. My husband was able to spend more time with him and said "Elder Madsen has an amazing heart and a bright future ahead of him."

I did do the kissing hand - he blushed and laughed but I could tell he was very touched - and knew just what it meant. He loves you and couldn't say enough about you and his family.

We had such an incredible trip - truly a memory that we will never forget. The people were so wonderful and kind. (Your son translated for us several times and did a great job with the language as well.) I am so happy we had the opportunity to meet him. I will be posting some pictures sometime this weekend on our blog - if you would like to see them.

Have a great day - know that your son is safe, happy and doing a great job serving his Heavenly Father.

A Huge Surprise from Bug!

One of the most amazing couple missionaries, that I follow here on blog world are the Hartman's. They are the blog link called "Our Soul Safari" Elder Hartman wrote the book "The Color Code" and I am a huge fan. I read on their blog last week that they were going to be meeting up with the mission president in Madagascar and posted how excited I was that they would be meeting my son Bug. Sister Hartman wrote an email to me asking me if I would like them to share anything with Bug when they met him this week. I will post about that later after I hear all the mushy details. Long story short..when I came home from work today I was stunned and so excited to recieve this in my email from Sister Hartman.. It is my birthday this weekend and there is nothing that could have been a better present! Thank you for being such kind and considerate people and for absolutely making my whole day!

Another Layout today

I have been playing with this one all afternoon...I think it is done.. haha
Bug absolutely loves the lemurs in Madagascar and has sent a few pics home... these were the last set of pics..aparently they are pretty friendly!

Another layout for Bug

I am being productive today!~! Here is another layout for Bug's mission book
Tia Ko Be Bug
mom

Baobab Trees layout

One of the things that Bug was looking forward to seeing while on his mission was the Baobab trees that are so famous for Madagascar and he finally got to see them this last trip he was on. He sent pictures and I couldn't help but to document it for his book.
Tia Ko Be Bug,
mom

7th Grade

Finished a layout I started the other day for Kassi and her new school clothes and style! Luv ya Kassi

Finally a letter from Bug!!

Omg...this has been the longest 2 weeks ever...not hearing from Bug is like having my arm cut off!!! hahaha

It was so so worth it though, he just sent home the most amazing letters ever... I am so blessed to have such an amazing son...and feel so unworthy to have him.

you can read his letters on his blog:
http://elderbugmadsen.blogspot.com

School Shopping

I love school shopping....I love to be able to see the kids all dressed up in fun new outfits with a hope of new beginnings so to speak on their faces...I have always been a dork about it and loved watching the kids do a "fashion show" showing off all the new styles they had for the year. This year Kassi has definately spirited a new fashion and showing off her spunky personality. I loved it...I am going to do a scrapbook page today showing off all her new outfits but, here is a couple of my favorites..
Josh won't show off his new clothes but has surprised me this year with a definite new style sporting anything with the color purple!! He also "had to have" this fun new leather jacket! And, yes, we finally found shoes...size 14 is tough to find in a style a 14 year old likes...of course they sport the color purple as well!

A TEACHER

I have thought for months what this word or position would finally feel like when I got the news of officially having a license to teach in my career. The day arrived today...I was approved and given a license to teach. WOW...how cool is this. I am relieved, excited and overwhelmed all at the same time. I don't think that we ever stop learning from one another and it feels so good to be able to meet a goal of something that is important to you. I feel great to have accomplished that goal and look forward to learning more and becoming a better person and teacher. Hopefully I can touch someone else's life in a positive way by doing what I love to do.

A Saturday off...

I worked on Monday this past week so got to have today off and it was awesome to be able to finally clean my house and catch up on some laundry. I am not sure why I never get them done on Mondays...haha too much to do during the week.
I found a new blog that I am totally in love with doing some fun hair techniques that I tried out today. I will upload some photos of them once I practice a few more times and feel they are worthy to share..haha my mannican is definately having a fun time today with different kinds of braids and updo's going on.
Kacee called tonight and found a 59 chevy pickup that she wants us to go look at so maybe we will ride over to see it tomorrow. She is getting ready to move into a new apartment...yeah for her, she is doing so good.
Bug wrote a little bit last night to remind us that he is headed out for their 10 day trip through Mada to visit the other missionaries and is very excited to see everyone and see the rest of the island.
Pups are doing pretty good, the runt is still struggling a bit but at least I am not having to get up every 2 hours to feed it now...whew..
Have a great weekend everyone!
lol
T

New Puppies and letter home from Bug

Yesterday our english bulldog, Mumu, had 3 new puppies and so needless to say we had an adventure all night long taking care of new little ones.. They are adorable, 1 girl and 2 boys. We also got an awesome letter home from Bug with great photos that I have shared on his blog and you can see there. On the right hand side is the link to his mission blog.
Here is babies:

fixed the laptop..

So I took my laptop into the computer expert..haha (not) and after he fiddled around with it for 3 days told me that everything was gone and they couldn't help. Next day I took a couple of hours and messed around with it and got all the files back, still not sure how..but they were weird..this morning was doing some researching and found someone else had the same issue so I did what they suggested and now have all the files back just like before and felt so smart for a few minutes....okay maybe only a minute..but hey..fixed so yeah there ya go.

Letters from Bug are getting shorter and shorter, he must be so much more busy with his new AP calling..He is doing amazing still and that is awesome to me.

Summer is flying by and soon the kids will be back to school and hopefully the next 6months will go super fast...

I started my facebook account back up yesterday and did some deleting of people not needed..I think I needed that little pick me up as I feel good about it so far. It is so weird to me how little things let me get all worked up but, I am trying to do better with life and the challenges that we face everyday. I am trying to learn that other people's reactions and actions don't need to affect me unless I let them. Try to be a better person and keep learning from the things that life gives me. I have a lot to learn, but, I am willing to learn and hopeful that I will be a good person and help someone through their day.
Tia Ko Be

ugh...

Another virus sent through an email hit my laptop this week.. I took it in to see if we could recover things but this time it wiped out all my files and I have lost thousands of photos (back up back up back up!) and layouts that I have done over the last 5 years..there were about 400 of them now gone...sigh....

Not a good week in the mom department either..sometimes life is hard...but here we go again and time to start learning how to do better...

28 Years!

So this past weekend was our 28th anniversary.. Have to say it too, I can't wait for the next 28. I am very very blessed to say that I am married to my best friend in the whole world. He is and always will be the best thing I ever did in my life!

I am Teaching the Gospel..right HERE

A layout for Bug's mission book. I found a couple of kits by Dawn Inskip that are perfect for some of his pages.. they are called "are we there yet" and "doodly zoo" You can find them along with some awesome templates that make scrapbooking easy and fun at scrapbookgraphics

A Fun Day Out-- Tyson

This weekend we went on another picnic up Logan Canyon and got some fun pictures while we were there. Tyson has discovered how to "cheeeze it" for the camera and was going strong today while Josh took some photos. I couldn't help but scrapbook them today..turned out to be a really fun layout for the day!
Gotta Love those Grandkids!!!

Added and update

I added a few little things to my side bar today and updated them. You can now follow me through email...give it a try!

My blog featured

So just got an email that my blog is featured for it's scrapbook stuff...It is kinda cool, so had to share.

http://scrapbooklayoutsideas.com/blog_awards/index.php?id=27539

Dad's Model "T"

Just did a fast layout of Kassi in Jeff's model T and thought I would hurry and share it. Still working on those New Year goals...

Talked with Bug

Via yahoo messanger that is..haha ...oh it was so awesome... I didn't get a letter this week though because we spent the whole alloted time he had talking instead..now that is better in my opinion.
He is doing great and loving being a zone leader even though it is a bit "stressful" at times he said. He is a bit worried about coming home but, looking forward to spending time chillin with the family. Only 6 more months to go!!!

I made some business cards today and got them ready to be shipped..whohooo
I also got a few new things from victoria secret, pants and capris as I am finally out of the size of pants I have and needed some smaller ones. I also got a new toy this weekend called a Nook.. so much fun, got a couple of books for it and of course downloaded the Tabitha Coffey book which I am so stoked to read.

Josh went to scout camp last week and it was sure quiet without him here..even Kassi was glad to have him back home! She leaves for girls camp in another couple of weeks and that just seems so weird to me..she is NOT old enough, is she?

Went to the fireworks last night with Savana and her family and got to play with the boys..they are growing so fast and so dang adorable! We also went to Sanpete for the 4th of July weekend and Jeff and his brother went fishing. I went photo hunting and got some awesome pictures of some deer that are definately glad it is finally popping something to eat out of the ground now. Hopefully they will all stalk up fast for the winter season. I will add a couple of photos that I took while there.

I also uploaded a few make-up looks I did at the school last week and taught cosmos how to do in the studio. I really love the new 2 kids that I get to teach an hour class to each day.. it is turning out to be really fun.

Pivot Point is coming the middle of the month and I have mixed emotions about them coming as I have to miss the family reunion to Yellowstone because of it but, it will be a great opportunity to learn and grow in my career.

To my kids..

This one is for my kids..they have been on my mind alot this week.


http://www.donny.com/video/all/whenever_youre_in_trouble

working on my goals...

I got a new updated scrapbook program today and LOVE it.. just got the trial version for the 30 days but already know that I will be buying it. Here is a layout I did this afternoon for Bug's mission book.
Thanks for looking.
Tia Ko Be
me

Talents...

First of all, A Happy Happy Birthday to my awesome son, Bug...I miss you so much and can't wait until you come home and we can make more memories.. Your an amazing man and I am one lucky and blessed mom to have you for a son!
Tia Ko Be
mom

Today in our RS lesson we talked about talents and how to share them and recognize them and how to develop them more. It made me start to wonder what I really have as talents in my life and sent me searching the internet for long ago scrapbook pages that I have done.
Treasure was found.. I was surprised to find a former gallery that I had uploaded quite a few of my layouts that I have created and no longer had copies of. I spent most of the afternoon reflecting and saving these layouts to my computer and uploading them to my online slide show here on my blog. There are over 400 layouts on this blog now that I have done since 2005 and I can definately see my talent grown over the years as I learned and practiced and shared my gift. Now I have taught hundreds of people throughout the last few years how to do this and continue to do it with an all about me class at the school I teach.

We all do have talents, sometimes we just need to rekindle those gifts and realize that the gift is to be cherished and cared for.

Have a great week everyone
Tia Ko Be
me

Updated for Bug

I finally updated Bug's blog for those following his mission. It is a couple of months worth of letters. I will try to update the photos and do a couple more scrapbook pages this weekend for it as well.

Goal...keep it updated...hmmmmm...hehe

Life has been tough lately..sorry for my distance and negativity. I am trying to turn things around as best as I can and do a better job on my attitude..thanks for supporting me all of you.

love
me

http://elderbugmadsen.blogspot.com/

Wicked!!

My dearest most awesome hubby got a friend and I tickets to go see the broadway Wicked this week. We finally got to go see it last night after the months of anticipation.
Oh my Goodness, it was soooooo amazing!!!! Speechless is what I am!! We had the best seats ever and it was just AMAZING!!!!!

Here are a few pics of the event:

And on to the next phase!

So...I took my instructor test today and got a 96% ohhhhh yaaaaaaaa!!!!!! I am a big kid now!!! finally on to the stage in life that I get to do what I have been training to do and it feels so good. Maxine, my boss and awesome friend, took me down and then we went out to lunch. It was so great.. I am grateful for such awesome support. All the other instructors and some of the girls text me and gave support and some of my friends too.. loved it.. thank you everyone!!!

My family is really excited too and I can't wait to tell Bug! It is a great feeling..

so..with that news, I got a quote today from Golden Nuggets that I thought was appropriate for the day and wanted to share it too:

"Sometimes we want to have growth without challenges and to develop strength without any struggle. But growth cannot come by taking the easy way. We clearly understand that an athlete who resists rigorous training will never become a world-class athlete. We must be careful that we don’t resent the very things that help us put on the divine nature."

Tia Ko Be
me

Out with the bad...

So, I have decided to deactivate my facebook account due to some negative enviroment that is pulling me down lately. I will just keep posting on my blog for those that want to follow along in my eventful life..haha..it is a more controlled enviroment and hopefully will help me to stay more positive.
The last year and a half has been a big growing time in my life with Bug on his mission, Savana becoming a mommy to two wonderful little boys and me starting a career and Kacee choosing a different life than we had hoped for her. I have learned a lot and also learned that I am not as strong as I thought I was in certain areas of my life. Family has always been such an important part of my life and I guess that the evil one knows that is the place he can hurt me the most. They have always taught me in my church that the world will try to break the family to succeed and I didn't think that when Bug left on his mission that this would be the area that we are challenged the most, but, it has been and still is being challenged more than I ever thought possible. I hope that we will survive the test and become stronger and that all of us will be able to say we won the fight. Each day comes with different challenges and some days are better than others..my hope is that I can say each day I tried my best and did what I thought was best for my family and that I survived. Some days I do better than others.
Tia Ko Be
me

Scrapbook, color and hanging out

I did a scrapbook page for Bug today.. turned out pretty good.
I also colored Kacee's hair, purple again, this week..haha
Hung out with Kassi cus she is sick today and caught up on laundry..oh the life.

photos from Bug

I worked for Stacey at school today and will have Saturday off..BONUS!! can't complain about a weekend off...
We have been trying to learn some fun new things to help expand from the every day things and I am excited to try a few out.
This last week we did hair wraps (they were fun) and we did a fundraiser event at the college in Logan with haircuts, steps and braids. I really had a good time watching everyone. The students are so awesome.

I set up a makeup class with MAC for the first of next month and I can't wait for it. I love makeup!! haha need to do a few more before and afters.

Got some fun pics today from Bug that I thought I would share as well.. enjoy.

Wow it is March

It has been so busy the last few weeks with all the final details of the MST tradeshow and now that it is successfully done we are trying to get back to a routine around here. I haven't had a day off of work since Feb 20th and starting to really be burned out with the days... but, it was so much fun for the tradeshow and I met and learned so much from the BEST in the industry.
I am forever grateful for the opportunity and now ready to improve my skills as a teacher and designer. Lots to learn and many many things to practice to achieve the skills I need.. Here we go!!!
Watch me now I am going to soar!!! (I hope..hehe)
Tia Ko Be