How About A Carameled Apple?

I luuuuuuuv carameled apples! There is nary a better sweet in the fall than one of these ooey-gooey treats!

Impression Obsession is the creator behind this uber-adorable clear stamp set called An Apple A Day which I got from Stamper's Dream...I love it! Not only is it fun to color (I colored mine with Copic Markers), it's fun to embellish too. I didn't have any fun beads to embellish my apples with, but I did add a few gingham checked ribbons to the apple sticks to punch it up a bit.


Can't you just imagine the adorable Halloween cards you can make with this set? I like the idea of a sweet Halloween message instead of a spoooooky message. This is a perfect set for those of you who like the sweets associated with Halloween but not the scary stuff like ghosts and witches, LOL. Carameled covered apples works for me!!!

Speaking of Stamper's Dream, Michelle is getting all the fun holiday stamps in! You really have to check out all the amazing news stamps from The Artful Stamper...like this adorable Christmas pup......or this AMAZING bird of peace (I've got to have this bird!!) stamp. Also new into the store are the newest Basic Grey 6x6 pads like Ambrosia (this is a must for me too) and Eva. Utterly delish. If you've been looking for these, head over to Stamper's Dream today to buy yours today.

Well, I'm happy to report the first day of school went off without a hitch. Youngest Son thought high school was so awesome! Eldest Son seemed somewhat disappointed that he didn't feel any different as a senior. I think it was sort of anti-climactic for him, to be honest. Of course, I was stuck signing a zillion pieces of paper last night stating that I understood the rules and regulations of the classroom and would accept full responsibility should my cherubs misbehave. I signed them, but if they misbehave, they're on their own to deal with the consequences, LOL. Just kidding.

I feel the need to update you all on a few things around here that I'm sure you are wondering about....

1. No, I have not heard anything back from the hospital. I do know through my girlfriend (who works there) that they have not hired anyone yet. The gentleman I had interviewed with took a few weeks off while he brother was dying. Apparently the brother did pass away last week, so the job has been relegated to the back burner.

2. Still no job for Doug. Things are very quiet...not a lot out there. We are both struggling to remain optimistic.

3. It has been nearly one year since Doug lost his job. I cannot honestly believe one year later we are still unemployed.

4. To all my BSF friends that read my blog.....I am sad to say that I have decided to resign as a Discussion Leader for BSF. To say I've struggled with my faith this past year is an understatement. After much reflection, I have come to the conclusion I am in no way able to shepherd other woman in their faith at this stage of my life. I need to focus on my own healing. So, my plan is to remain in BSF for my 7th year, but as a student, not a leader. I will focus on my own walk with God instead of shepherding others in theirs. We must all, at times, examine our spiritual walks, and this appears to be the time for me. I have peace about my decision. But I still feel guilty that I've struggled so much. I think as Christians, we feel that our faith shouldn't waver if we are firmly rooted in Christ. But I find comfort that Paul and many other disciples in the bible wavered at times in their faith as well, and they walked right beside his earthly flesh! But Christ knew their hearts were in the right place. And I know that my heart is absolutely in the right place, it's just a little battered right now. This is the best path for me. I have no desire to walk away from BSF or a Christ-centered life. It's just time to heal right now.

Bless you.

Hugs,
Amy