Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Baby It’s Cold Outside!

If only I had a horse and sleigh… I could finish off my Christmas shopping! Apparently, we’re having the worst snow storm in something like 40 years! Unfortunately, there isn’t any end in sight before Christmas either. Ugh. LOL! Here are a few pics from around my house yesterday. (And there is MORE snow headed our way today…)

Don’t stand under these! Brrrr!

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Anybody see our ROAD here???? No??? Neither do I. It’s been buried for days now…

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Here’s a shot of our garbage can on the side of the house…

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And the kids haven’t been playing on their swing set much this week either! Ha ha ha…

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And here is the rest of our little yard (and yes… it’s postage stamp sized… in case you were wondering… hee hee hee…)

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And just to prove how much we’ve gotten lately… my husband grabbed my QUILTING ruler… and stuck it down in the snow to measure how many inches we had. (as of yesterday… we’re getting more today. Ugh.)

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I know that some of you living in areas that are USED to the snow are thinking I’m a big wimp…. (LOL!) but we are NOT used to this kind of thing up in the Pacific Northwest! School was cancelled all last week, businesses are closing, people aren’t driving… and tow trucks are out and about all day long! Chains are required at the moment on anybody brave enough to drive – and of COURSE, we don’t own any! WAHAHAHA! Oh well. Guess we’ll hunker down and enjoy the ‘family bonding time’ eh?

This week YOU GUYS are going to benefit from Kim B’s ONCE A YEAR STORE WIDE SALE!!! Have you heard yet? She’s putting her WHOLE STORE on a 50% off sale!!!!

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Run, run, run as fast as you can… her gear is amazing and you don’t want to miss out!

And as a ‘thank you’ for stopping by to say hello today… here is a small freebie for ya if ya like… A candy bar wrapper using Kim’s new kit: ‘Time Anew.’ I don’t know… maybe you’ll be having New Year’s parties and need favors to hand out???? LOL!

Snag it if ya wanna.

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Here is the download link:

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21 comments:

Anonymous said...

We got a foot of snow too and we're getting more today..LOL..however the up side is it is supposed to pour rain for 4 days...Merry Soggy Christmas! LOL

Wishing you adn your family a very Merry Christmas Beth!!! Hope you get shovelled out soon!

SarahB said...

That is some crazy weather! Hope you have lots of food stocked up and get a break from the snow soon!

Thanks for the sale tip! Really cute wrapper!

Melissa said...

Wow, that's a heap of snow. It's going to be 26C here today.

Unknown said...

No snow here in Ireland - and it never is very deep and never stays around for long.

Stay safe and warm.

Merry Christmas

Crops said...

Ohhh Mannn, I sure hope you got everything you really need for Christmas! We do have snow here, but not THAT much... at least you can say you really had a WHITE CHRISTMAS...lol Get shoveled out and venture out, driving in the snow is FUN! It's the ICE that is really bad....lol I used to be scared to drive in the snow, but when you don't have a choice, you get used to it real quick and after 3 accidents, I've learned a little....lol
Wishing you and your family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! and when all else fails.....BUILD A SNOWMAN!!! lol

Anonymous said...

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Amy said...

Why is it every time I read your blog I leave singing a different Christmas song??? But you are right, its pretty cold out there! Call if you need anything, my husband lives to take the Rover out in the ice and snow!!

Unknown said...

softlyfalling@hotmail.com

Thank you Beth! :) I really appreciate it ^.^

xashee's corner said...

thank you for the cool wrapper!! we got snow too in the high desert of southern california!! lol it shut down EVERYTHING for at least a day! i thought we left that amount of snow, back east when we moved here!! lol people say it's been 35 years since they last saw something like this. Anyways, Merriest Chirstmas to you & yours!!! stay in & stay warm!! hehe :D

Anonymous said...

Thank you very much for the neat items you made with Kim b's "Time Anew" kit - love the brag book pages and the candy wrapper!!

We have lots of snow here too (interior of British Columbia, Canada)and some days I've had to shovel two or three times to keep my sidewalks and driveway clear!!

It certainly is a winter wonderland - kind of nice if you don't have to drive too far. My little granddaughters can't wait for the snow to fall, they have so much fun outdoors!

InHouse said...

hI.. I want to wish you and
your family happy holydays and a merry xmas time!
I want to say THANKS for all you share here.. i like your work so much.. you so talent and you are a share person!.. Thanks!!... I wish you and your family a great 2009 year...

A Big Hug from Soffy at Colombia at South America

MemoryKeeper said...

Thanks for the fabulous, festive freebie! Purple is such a royal and fun color too!

We never have snow (Atlanta, Georgia) so any amount seems like a lot to me. We close down for an inch because we're not used to it, people can't drive in it, and we don't have the equipment to handle it! LOL!

Here's to more scrapping, and
Hugs from the heart,
Jeanette

Come scrap your blog with me...
www.EasyCustomBlogs.blogspot.com

Amy W. said...

Can we come visit? I'm sick of Emma saying it's not Christmas because there's no snow! Anyway super cute wrapper and thanks. But it's fabulous kit so it's hard not to make beautiful thinks with it.
Hugs and Merry Christmas!
-Amy W.

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Digital Freebies Search List, under the New Year post on Dec. 24, 2008. Thanks again and Happy Holidays.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing. I live in the Pac NW also & we have over a foot. Our high today got clear up to 23 & forecast of Chrs. day & Fri. for more. Guess it's our turn to be blessed. Have a Merry Christmas!

Ruth said...

Merry Christmas Beth!

Anonymous said...

Many thanks!

Unknown said...

We are actually JEALOUS! We live down here in the "banana belt" of Albany where all our snow has melted and we are living in the upper 30's. No white Christmas for us. Enjoy it while you can, next your you will be saying, "remember when...?" and smiling. Love you!!! Merry Christmas!

charlie said...

Your blog is looking fabulous!Wow your freezing and we are having heat heat heat..thanks for sharing your great freebies too!

cjpeterson38 said...

Well, we got a foot and 1/2 of snow and then the wind starting blowing. I think it is letting up. The cars are having a hard time starting so we plugged in the one with a head bolt heater tonight.
Have a happy New Year and go with God!
Thanks!

Crops said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR BETHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!