When is SUMMER coming? I am not a winter person. 
Twinkle, on the other hand is loving this snow.
Sparkle, our Little Miss Butterball, who you'd think has enough fat on her bones to keep her warm, wasn't any happier about the snow than I was.
After walking the dogs, I scurried right back into the house and stayed there. I made use of the snow day by continuing my scrap booking. 
Slowly but, surely, I am working my way through the 7 months worth of photos I am behind on.
I seem to have gotten out of chronological order somehow, here is Thanksgiving, and I don't have Halloween in yet.
And on the page next to Thanksgiving, here is a sunny summer photo.
Hey, at least they are getting done!
When I got to our trip to the Renaissance Festival, there were so many, I need to do some collage work with a couple of pages. I used the guide map from the festival for the background and added our tickets to it too.
I didn't want to fill a whole book with nothing but Renfest, but on the other hand, all the pictures of Sugarwings that day were so cute, I had to include them! So I made a big pocket and filled it with loose photos.
Look at the mess on my desk, do you wonder how I get anything done? I work and accumulate scraps and mess till I can't take it anymore, before I finally clean up.
If only I could get into the habit of picking up as I go along. 
I also made some time to list a TON of things on Etsy.
Not a bad day for staying put at the computer for a while, getting things listed.
I am feeling so much better now, thanks for all your well wishes. I didn't have a very bad case of the flu. I'm not saying it was fun, but it wasn't as bad as it could be.
And tomorrow, I get to go and play in Kansas City with Beth. I'm glad I recovered in time! We plan on seeing a couple movies, so we are closer to being caught up on the Oscar list.
Another friend, Sandra has tagged me for this "meme".
If any of you want to play along, consider yourself tagged!
- 4 JOBS I’VE HAD
Mural painter
Bartender
Jewelry maker
Antique dealer
- 4 MOVIES I LOVE
The Jerk
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Labyrinth
A Christmas Story
- 4 PLACES I’VE LIVED
Lawrence, Kansas
Pendleton, Indiana
Russellville, Arkansas
Wertheim, Germany
- 4 TV SHOWS I WATCH
Only four?? You’ve got to be kidding. I am a
TV junkie!! Idol, Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Top Model
Top Chef, Runway, Survivor, ER, Office, How I Met
Your Mother, the Tudors, Flight of the Conchords,
Trading Spaces (now that Paige is
Back!) and on and on and on
- 4 PLACES I’VE BEEN OUTSIDE THE US
I’ve been to the Bahamas a few times and lived in
Germany for a couple of years
- 4 PEOPLE I EMAIL REGULARLY
Beth, Sissy, Bobbie, and my handsome husband
Plus I answer the dozens I get every day
- 4 OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO EAT
Another one of those, you’ve got to be kidding ones.
Only 4??? OK, I’ll go with what I eat most of the time
And love, baked chicken, cinnamon rice cakes, vanilla
Yogurt, pasta, sweet potatoes, chicken pad Thai, popcorn
- 4 PLACES I’D RATHER BE
I love to be here in my studio! But, anywhere with
Sugarwings, at a movie with my husband, junking
With Beth, on the lake with my family- but not in this
Weather, it would have to be summer time!
- 4 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
Baby-sitting Sugarwings, making things,
Going to DC to see my husband next week and having
a special Valentine’s Day with him, SUMMER
Loved seeing the puppies in the snow! Your scrap book is coming along nicely! Your garlands are adorable and I loved getting to know a little more about you!
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | February 06, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Messy studios must be going around. Glad the flu wasn't horrible. My little black poodle is like your dorkies, he doesn't do snow! I'm having a give away for my 1 year anniversary coming up if you'd care to stop in.
Posted by: Vickie | February 06, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Wow you have been busy. how can that little dorkie sit on that snow.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | February 06, 2008 at 10:01 PM
You're always on the go!!! I lvoe the beautiful Dorkies in the snow, must be cold for them!
The wallpaper book is gorgeous, I need you here sorting out my photos and craft supplies!!!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | February 06, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Great pictures! My old dog loved the snow, too until it balled up between his toes. LOL! Your scrapbook pages turned out beautifully. Of course, I love the photos of Sugarwings and her sidekick, Twinkle, best!
Posted by: Jessica | February 06, 2008 at 11:35 PM
You are one busy lady. I'm fairly new to blogging so I'm still figuring out all these swaps and giveaways etc! isn't it an amazing place here in Blogsville? When I saw those chocolate biscuits, I though, hey Toffee Pops, yum! I didnt know they were available overseas...but then i read further to find someone had sent them from NZ and I felt like id been all around the world and back home again to NZ. Doesnt the world seem small and big at the some time! Crazy. Well im putting you in my bookmarks to read later. Bye.
Posted by: Pherenike | February 06, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Scrapbook is looking good. Love the picture of Twinkle with wings.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | February 06, 2008 at 11:38 PM
That silly little Twinkle- she's just blissfully unaware of the snow. That picture would make a great watercolor if you brush the chunks of snow out of her fur!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | February 07, 2008 at 02:06 AM
Hi, ooh you have spent your time so good! Catching up with scrapping (only months behind...I have to think in years aaaaaah). And you have made lovely things as well. You amazed me with some new facts (for me), every time you have been tagged ( I still have to smile about your 'serial painter'). So you have lived in Germany? Your husband probably was in the army(?). Germany is our neighbour; I live in the Netherlands.
Have a nice day, while spring is coming....to you soon...love L.
Posted by: Lili M. | February 07, 2008 at 04:09 AM
hola!!
cuanta nieve!!!a mi me encanta ver nevar,por aqui estamos en pleno verano.
centello es un perrito adorable y por lo que veo a el tanbien le gusta la nieve.
el libro con las fotos es muy original y te quedo precioso.
te dejo un beso .
jorgelina de argentina
Posted by: JORGELINA | February 07, 2008 at 06:20 AM
We are getting another dump of snow too. I hate winter as well! Spring can not come fast enough, but it will be another couple of months for me.
Cheryl
Posted by: fromthepines | February 07, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Love the pups in the snow,and the peek at your photos...and the little tidbit about you!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | February 07, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Twinkle and Sparkle are so darn cute! Your scrapbook is coming along quite nicely. I'm very impressed with how much you have gotten done.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | February 07, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Glad you are feeling a bit better now. The scrapbook is very nice and love the collage page. Love the idea for a pocket for the extra photos too, will have to give that a try.
I am with you on winter, it can end now and I would be much happier.
Posted by: Lisa | February 07, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Not many people really know the movie Labyrinth so I was surprised to see it on your list!! I used to show it to my middle school students because it was so creative (and I love David Bowie!!). We are having unseasonably warmer weather but might get snow on Sunday (I hope you don't get caught in it!!). Great scrapbooking! You get so much done in a day...whew!
Posted by: bethany | February 07, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Karla, I share with you: I do not like the winter!
Posted by: María Elena | February 07, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Where has summer gone?? When I saw your post I laughed. I have Labyrinth with dear old David and a very young Jennifer Connelly listed as one of my faves...I didn't know anyone else knew that movie.. that and Drop Dead Fred...The puppies look very cute!and very cold!
Jen R
Posted by: Jen R | February 07, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I'm with you ... the snow should be elsewhere! Loved your scrapbook pages and the mermaid is stunning. Stay warm and feel better!
Posted by: Kahshe Cottager aka Jen | February 07, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Looks like your getting lots done! My sweet treats book came today. I am in love...with the whole thing, but certainly the pink and white flocked wallpaper that my cover is made of. You girls picked the perfect one for me. Thank you again for all your time and energy that you put into this. A simple thanks doesn't seem to cover it all, but rest assured it is a "heartfelt" thanks! /i opened a magazine in the store the other day and there you were! I always tell people, "I know her"! Anyother fantastic job, well done. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Ele | February 07, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better.
My recipe book came and it is a real treat indeed! It's lovely! A big thank you to all of the ladies,and to you and Beth for all the effort that you put into making it such a nice experience.
I like knowing that the tag that I made ended up with you!
Take care.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | February 07, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I had to laugh at your comment about your desk as mine is much the same. I work until I don't have room to work anymore and then clean it up! Which I had to do in order to reply to this! Love the scrapbooking pages! I'm with you on the snow. Flagstaff has had 3 storms in the past month, each running about 12 to 18" accumulation of snow. I'm ready for spring!
Posted by: Lisa | February 07, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Sweet little puppies out in the cold snow...how do they like the snow?
Posted by: Deborah | February 08, 2008 at 02:46 AM
I love the 4 List, then we get to learn so much more about you, like you lived in Germany-neat!
Posted by: Tara | February 08, 2008 at 03:42 AM
I'm with you baby! Bring on Summer! You've led such an amazing life. And I love hearing about it. Can you tell us a little bit about living in Germany??
Love,
Julie
Posted by: Julie | February 08, 2008 at 08:28 AM
what a cute doggie! i am ready for summer, too...and we don't even get snow down here (texas)
Posted by: Jessica Hood | February 08, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I've been looking forward to being tagged by someone. I'll take your general tagging and run with it... I am, as the French would say, Pathetique :-)
I loved your photos, I've always used an old bike in front of my gift store, with a basket, with flowers. Hard to keep those suckers watered when the heat hits. I'm out there every few hours.
I am noticing more and more the many things that so many of us have in common in this blog/etsy world. I also work until I "can't take it anymore" and then clean the surface. There are paper snippets all over the floor and glitter- I have to stop blogging, grab the vac and get back to work.
Hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | February 08, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I work the same way, messy! You got great results though! Fun meme too!
Posted by: michelle | February 08, 2008 at 03:15 PM
I love the broken china charm Pretty Petals has on her blog from you! I know how much hard work goes into the craft!
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | February 08, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Hey Karla, Ya know that first photo (dorkie and snow-bound bicycle), well...you should paint yourself some roses coming out of the bush near the snow and they should be attached to a ribbon with either a blue bird or a fairy.
Posted by: joyce | February 11, 2008 at 08:13 PM
beautiful and unique
Posted by: heather | February 12, 2008 at 02:15 PM
What a sweet pup and lovely layouts! I do love visiting this spot!
Posted by: Jeanie | February 12, 2008 at 04:07 PM