My Uncle Roel Villarreal

On Thursday, November 12, 2009 - my Uncle Roel was involved in a major auto accident. He was leaving his sub-division and turning left on Barker-Cypress when a BMW ran a red light and t-boned him. Needless to say, he sustained several internal injuries which resulted in him being life-flighted to Memorial Hermann (TMC). You may or may not know my Uncle Roel so let me tell you a little about him. I spent MANY summers in Kingsville with my Aunt, Uncle and Cousin. They became my second family and have become a big part of my life. (Thanks mom for always letting me spend time with your sister!!) My unlce is very relaxed and laid back. He retired from Kingsville A&M about 2 years ago. He was the Director of Financial Aide. Many people know him as "Mr. V" My Aunt and Uncle relocated to Houston. I see them pretty often. So when I heard about his accident, my heart dropped. I could only imagine how my aunt and cousin were feeling. As soon as my work day was over My Uncle Danny, Aunt Gloria and I headed to Memorial Hermann. I spent the rest of the weekend going back and forth to the hospital. Another work-week has started and my thoughts and prayers are with my aunt and cousin. If you are interested in following his progress you can go to: http://www.mistervsjourney.blogspot.com/ Delena has been blogging and keeping everyone updated. I am sure they are flooded with call and texts and e-mails. If you are reading this, please keep my Uncle Roel in your prayers. I believe in the power of prayer!!

My message to everyone is......drive with both hands and keep your eyes on the road! I realize in this day and age everyone is multi-tasking and is VERY distracted when they are behind the drivers seat. It does not pay to be in a rush or to be distracted. My Uncle Roel was going for breakfast and now his world has changed. And not only his world but my aunt's and cousin's. He is 65 and retired. He should be enjoying life and now he has a long road to recovery.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

My 36th Birthday

I celebrated my 36th birthday on Friday, October 30th. I started out by taking the day off. I went to my neice's Halloween Party at school....picked her up and then we headed off to get Mani/Pedi's. She LOVED it!! Then we started making our way to the restaurant. I made a pit stop at Best Buy and bought the latest Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, and AFI CD's. (yes, I buy the whole CD and I LOVE Alternative music!!!) Then we ended up at Mi Casa in Pecan Grove. I had an awesome time and I want to thank my family and friends that showed up to celebrate with me. I had an awesome time. After that, some of my friends and I headed off to the "after" party. As we started making our way home we stopped at Waffle House and had breakfast. This was the best birthday!!

April 2010 Calendar

Products used to complete April:

• Unforgettable Reflections Level II
• WOTG Layout (Sept. 2008 / Perfect Day)
• Monthly Calendar
• Vanilla Cardstock
• Sorbet Cardstock
• Cocoa Ink
• Sorbet Ink
• Bling
• Cocoa Grossgrain Ribbon
• Designer Ribbon Rounds: Sorbet
• Rub Ons: Love Letters
• Dim. Elem.: Framed Fun
• Pewter Brads (for the "perfect" knot)
• "Cocoa" Thread (Non-CTMH)
• Distressing Tools
• Foam Tools
• Piercing Tool
• Microtip Scissors
• Stamp Set: C1340 Aspiration
• Stamp Set: D1386 Save the Date
• Stamp Set: D1329 Noteworthy
• Disney Cricut for the letters and numbers

March 2010 Calendar

Products used to complete March:

• Emporium Reflections Level II
• Cherish: Elegant Showcare - Left Side (pg. 56)
• Monthly Calendar
• Buttercup Cardstock
• Cocoa Cardstock
• Sweet Leaf Cardstock
• Twilight Cardstock
• Colonial White Cardstock
• Cocoa Ink
• Sweet Leaf Ink
• Bling
• Cocoa Organdy Ribbon (Retired)
• Chocoalte Gingham Ribbon (Non-CTMH)
• Pewter Designer Brads
• Pewter Brads
• Mini-Medley Shades of Chocoalte
• "Buttercup" Thread (Non-CTMH)
• Distressing Tools
• Foam Tools
• Piercing Tool
• Microtip Scissors
• Stamp Set: D1330 Connections
• Stamp Set: D1332 Boutique Borders
• Stamp Set: D1321 Festivities
• Stamp Set: D1386 Save the Date
• Stamp Set: D1329 Noteworthy
• Disney Cricut for the letters and numbers

February 2010 Calendar

Products used to complete February:

• That's Amore Reflections Level II
• Reflections: Half & Half Combination (pg. 88)
• Monthly Calendar
• Vanilla Creme Cardstock
• Tulip Cardstock
• Blush Cardstock
• Chocolate Ink
• Tulip Ink
• Bling
• Chocoalte Grossgrain Ribbon
• Vanilla Grossgrain Ribbon (Non-CTMH)
• Heritage Edge Anchors
• Pewter Brads (for the "perfect" knot)
• Journaling Spots: Love Always
• Just Blooms Paper Flowers
• "Chocolate" Thread (Non-CTMH)
• Prisma Glitter
• Distressing Tools
• Foam Tools
• Piercing Tool
• Microtip Scissors
• Dim. Elem.: Framed Fun
• Bonding Memories Glue
• Stamp Set: Key To My Heart (from CC)
• Stamp Set: D1254 Soul Mates
• Stamp Set: D1386 Save the Date
• Disney Cricut for the letters and numbers

2010 Calendar (Jan-April)

This is the first part of a three-part workshop. I held this workshop in September and we completed January thru April. It was a pretty intense workshop as it took 4-6 hours to complete (depending on speed and let's face it.....visiting - which is the best part!!)

This is a list of the items used to complete January:

• Tickled Pink (I used paper from this Constant Campaign)
• Reflections: Bottom Border, Layerd (pg. 37)
• Montly Calendar
• Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
• Sweet Leaf Cardstock
• Twilight Cardstock
• Tulip Cardstock
• Sweet Leaf Ink
• Tulip Ink
• Blusk Ink
• Bling
• Sweet Leaf Organdy Ribbon (Non-CTMH)
• Crystal Blue Organdy Ribbon (Retired)
• Winter Cozy Mini-Medley
• "Buttercup" Thread (Non-CTMH)
• Prisma Glitter
• Distressing Tools
• Foam Tools
• Dim. Elem.: Borders
• Fancy Cut Die-Cuts: Borders
• Bonding Memories Glue
• Stamp Set: I Am (from Tickled Pink CC)
• Stamp Set: Celebrate (from Everyday Celebration CC)
• Stamp Set: D1386 Save the Date
• Disney Cricut for the letters and numbers

Stampaganza!! (buy 2 stamps sets get 1 FREE)

Stampaganza 2009Stamp lovers rejoice! CTMH is making it easy to build your stamp collection! Cardmakers and scrapbookers alike will love this opportunity to earn free stamps during the November campaign.

Dates: November 3–30, 2009

Featured Product(s): My Acrylix® Stamp Sets: Purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice for FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $22.95 US / $28.50 CAN! For Consultants:

Notes: Stamp sets available for FREE include: A, B, C, and D-size sets only. E-size, customizable (K), Workshops on the Go™ and Stamp of the Month are not available as the free set.

Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E-size sets only. Stamps that do not qualify toward a qualifying purchase include Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul, Workshops on the Go™, and customized (K) stamps.

How many promotional stamp sets can each customer?

Customers can participate as much as they’d like. They will receive their choice of a free stamp set after every two sets they purchase at full retail price. If they buy four sets at retail, they will receive an additional two free sets; if they purchase six sets at retail, they will receive an additional three free sets, and so on.

To determine which sets a customer will receive for free, follow this simple process:
Total all the different sizes of stamp sets you hope to order (whether those are free or paid sets).
Determine the SMALLEST size of stamp set on the order. This is what will be redeemed for free.
If your order generates more than one free set, the free sets will always be the SMALLEST size of stamp sets on the entire order.

Two examples:
If you wishe to place one order with 6 stamp sets, you are eligible to receive 2 of those sets for free. Following the process above, if 3 of the sets are D-size, and 3 are C-size, you will receive the two smallest sizes for free—2 of the C-size sets.

If you place a single order of 3 D-size sets, you will receive 1 D-size set free. If you place a subsequent order of 3 C-size sets, you will receive one C-size set for free. Even though both examples include the same quantity and sizes of stamp sets, what is earned for free is different because of how the orders are organized. Our Order Entry system is configured to always recognize the smallest size of stamps and to offer those for free. Please take this into consideration when working with your customers and placing your orders.