I started this post last night but couldn’t get the random generator site to work. Fell asleep trying after midnight so happy belated Valentine’s day to everyone. Hope you spent it with your sweethearts. :) We finally went to see Fool’s Gold which was pretty good.
So I finally did get the random number site to work this morning (do people pay $60 for the deluxe version of that just for blog giveaways??) Anyway, I couldn’t decide whether to count starting first with the design blog or with the personal blog so I lucked out and the number that came up was low enough that I could pick one from each. :)
So the winners are Danielle from the comments on this blog. I’d already done a blog for but she’s got a new etsy shop so I’ll get her all hooked up with links and titles for that. Danielle, email me your new phone # and I’ll give you a call this weekend because I don’t think my emails are getting through to you lately. :)
And the winner from the design blog is Shawna Taylor. :) Congratulations!! Shawna, I’ll email you later today to find out which kit you’d like me to use. :)
Thanks so much everyone for the sweet comments and for entering the drawing. I’m still recovering from being computer-less for over a week and now starting full time work hours next week but I’m trying to respond by email to as many comments as possible. I appreciate the encouragement so much though. Really some days are great and I’m sure someday I’ll look back and understand the big picture better. Hopefully sooner rather than later. :)
So I haven’t posted much specifically here on this blog other than mentioning ‘my sweetheart’ here and there and he’s made a few sneaky guest appearances but I always get questions asking who this mystery guy is. I figured it’s about time I dedicate a post and thought what better timing than valentine’s (or the day after)?! :)
So this is the guy who has ALL of my heart.
He’s my once in a lifetime true love. I know without a doubt that he’s who I’m meant to spend the rest of my life with. I can’t wait to experience new things with him, travel to new places and just do the normal everyday things like fighting over who took the garbage out last. I will never take him for granted.
He’s my soulmate, my photographer, the greatest shopper in the world. :)
These scrapbook pages aren’t anything new (I haven’t scrapped in at least 6 months) but I’ve never shared them here on the blog. There are more but I won’t bombard you. If you want to see them you can check ‘em out here.
I haven’t gotten any of these notes in at least a couple weeks now *hint hint*. ;) But he’s a total gentleman. Seriously, the first time he got me a pop and took the cap off before handing it to me I think I totally melted. Who does that?! It’s the little things that are the big things after all, right? :)
Isn’t he perfect?! I’m pretty lucky. He’s a keeper. :) I love you babe. *muah*
In completely unrelated news, my sister Kimberly had her baby this morning. I got to see her at lunch and she’s absolutely adorable. I got pictures but I’m at work and don’t have a cord to transfer them but I’ll be back probably later tonight to post one or two. :)
Kay, gotta wrap things up for the day. Busy weekend of catch-up ahead and hopefully another trip to see my niece squeezed in there. Thanks for the warm welcome back to blog world. I really did miss it and hope to do much better at popping in now and then. Although hopefully with a little shorter posts. LOL
Happy belated Valentine’s Day and hope everyone has a great weekend!
Maegan says:
Awwwww. I’ve seen those layouts in your SIS gallery and they are so sweet. You are making me feel like a slacker. I need to do some layouts of my sweetie. Yikes! (Yeah, we’ve only been married for seven years…)
February 15th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Shabby Miss Jenn says:
Um are you dating Kevin Bacon? :) Finally nice to see you scrappin’ the dude. Okay looove your bloggie!
February 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Jennifer says:
Whoa, he DOES look like Kevin Bacon!! So fun to know who your mystery man is. You two make an adorable couple!!
February 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
MelodyA. says:
I absolutely love the pic of you two nuzzling. I believe you did it with the timer. You two come across in photos so real.
February 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Emily S. says:
i love that you have new posts AND a Flickr photostream! I do believe i’d want to be your friend if we met in real life.
Take it easy this weekend! Tell “Kevin Bacon” ‘hi” from your blogstalkers!
(j/k– he’s way cuter than K.B.)
February 16th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Shari says:
It’s about time you introdced him to everyone else!! Great layouts and such romantic sweet words that you said about him! I am soooo glad that you found your “true love” - you soooo deserve all the hapiness in the world!
February 16th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Donna says:
Awww… I’m so glad that you finally got around to introducing him to us. The photo of you two is to sweet. Enough to make your heart melt is how loving he is with you in the photo of you two.
I am sooo… happy for you.
February 17th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Kim says:
Oooooo….totally diggin’ the new blog duds! Very snazzy indeed. :)
Hope you’re having a happy weekend, my dear. Let’s plan that trip SOOOON!!!
loves and hugs~
K
February 17th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Maegan says:
Oooh, your blog looks so pretty!
February 17th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Jen R says:
Congrats on being a new auntie! Your sweetie looks like a really great guy!
Jen R
February 17th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
megan duerksen says:
i thought the same thing…kevin bacon! i was curious to see if anyone else thought it.
he’s sounds like a keeper.
glad you are back and feelin’ better.
bummer i didn’t win. :)
-meg
February 19th, 2008 at 12:34 am
MeLisSa says:
OMGoodness! He’s so handsome (you’re so beautiful) and you both look so happy! I’m glad you are back to blogging. It’s nice to see how you’re doing. I wish I had your abilities with the digi scrap boooking. Anyway, cute post - and here’s to a happy life with your soul mate!
February 19th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Shawna Taylor says:
Oh my gosh I can’t believe I won the blog install!! Thanks Shawn - I’m so excited!
And your sweeties does resemble Kevin Bacon - only younger & cuter!! You two make such a cute couple!!
February 19th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
me says:
I’m glad you finally took THAT step, dear. He deserves to be introduced, and you deserve to introduce him. You kwim.
I miss you.
love, me <
February 20th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Nancy says:
Seriously, when I saw the pic of him sitting down I said to myself, I wonder why Shawn has a picture of Kevin Beacon on her blog? What a cutie! All the best to both of you…ain’t love grand?!?
Nancy Fancy Pants
February 20th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
joelsgirl_Kellie says:
So CLEARLY it wasn’t an original thought, but as I was reading your blog post, I was thinking, “Well, sure, who wouldn’t want to spend the rest of her life with Kevin Bacon?” lol. Does he have a name or do you call him Guppie? Where’d you meet him? Are you training him NOT to throw away old rolls of film but to recognize them for the treasures they are?
February 20th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
MelodyA. says:
LOVE the new banner. It’s about time you had some sparkle and glitter up there.
February 20th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Shawn S. says:
Your blog looks great!!!I love your new banner and it is nice to get to know you from your writing, design, and GREAT pics on flikr.
February 20th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
camila says:
OMG I fell for my now hubby because the same thing: take the cap off before handling it to me. We are together for 7 years now and married for 2 and he still does that :)
February 26th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
chris jenkins says:
girl it is great to see ya blogging again and to kind of know how you are doing. i figured you’ve been really busy but a good busy.
love the new look here and totally dig the design you did for today’s creative blog - very cool
and your SO is a hottie. hot and sweet? yup definitely a keeper.
take care of you and hope things continue to look up for you :)
February 27th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
megan duerksen says:
now you aren’t going to make us wait for another month before you blog again are you?
:)
-meg
February 27th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Kim says:
just popping in to listen to the tunes. :) Hope you’re good!!
February 28th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
A Fanciful Twist says:
I think you love in the most amazing genuine way!! I am much like that myself! Love your blog! So lovely indeed!!
March 14th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
gab says:
Thanks for stopping and commenting!
Your blog is so beautiful. Do we have my sister in common? (martawrites.blogspot.com) You are artistic just like she is!
March 22nd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
megan duerksen says:
seriously…where are you?
are you okay? :)
March 26th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Jen says:
Glad to find your site! Your art is great, and I’m glad to add all the VK sisters to my favorite blogs. :) Hope you’re having a good week!
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Amy says:
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
Also, so sorry I have not stopped by here in a while. All of my blog subscriptions have gotten neglected and that makes me sad. Your man is quite handsome, I must say!! :D
April 14th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Brittany says:
Oh, man…where have I been?! LOL, always a day late and a dollar short. I just wanted to say how much God has blessed me through my little blog-hop to your blog this evening. I have loved reading about your new (well, it’s probably not new anymore, I’m so behind the times) love and although I’m wistful for the same thing in my own life, I find I’m no longer insanely jealous. And that feels like SUCH a good thing. Congratulations, Shawn!!!
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:15 am
Hailee says:
AAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! So cute! Though I do think you should add a little more express to it. I mean I think it is truely good, promis. But there should be a little more expression to it. Seems very cute and love the photo!
April 26th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Nancy Comelab says:
I have sent you an email.
I miss you.
You are amazing.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Suwanee Lennon says:
Hello Shawn,
Love your blog. Full of information and lively posts!
I am not sure if my mail has been getting to you, but I just want to get in touch with you about designing my blog. Feel free to email me please…(O: Thank you! -Suwanee
April 30th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Donna says:
Hi Shawn~
How are you? It’s been many, many months since the last post. Hope that you are doing ok. I’ve missed your posts. I’m sorry that I have not emailed in well… forever. But, you’ve been in my thoughts.
Hope all is well, and that we hear from you soon
Take Care!!
Donna
May 11th, 2008 at 12:05 am
kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu says:
Shawn,
I haven’t heard from you in so long. I hope you’re OK. Miss having her stop by.
May 11th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Meg says:
Shawn,
Thank you for the comment on my blog. I would LOVE any tips/info on digital scrapbooking from a pro like you! Your blog is gorgeous - I love it!
- Meg
May 12th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Emilie says:
Hi Shawn!!! I miss you a lot!! So how are you? How is your blog design business doing? :) Hope to hear from you soon!
Emilie
May 15th, 2008 at 2:07 am
chloe says:
Shawn,
Thanks for the comment. I’d love to give you my insights into Utah, but I’m not likely to post about it because I don’t want to offend the people who love it here (in the specific area where I live). Feel free to shoot me an email, though, and I would be happy to share my thoughts. I think you will get my email from this, if not, there’s an email link on my blog.
Your blog is fabulous (if a little out-date :-)!
Chloe
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:53 am
Heather says:
you don’t know me… but i have always loved your creativity and realness that you have shared in your blog. i have been encouraged on more then one occasion. hope you plan on coming back soon!
heather
July 17th, 2008 at 10:48 am