I am so excited.. I just got an email from stacy julian telling me that my class is UP and ready for registration on Big Picture Scrapbooking! I am just sitting here, working on part of the “welcome package” that students will receive the end of January… I am creating a bunch of cool exclusive product for this class… I saw a bit of it today even… prototypes. It’s a thrill… I have been working on the monthly pages, challenges and ideas, and it just makes me happy. Gives me so much to think about. If you go to bigpicturescrapbooking.com, you can read the rather-long class description and you can also download an 11minute thing that I recorded to try to explain what the ‘year to remember class’ will be about. I am excited that it’s up finally…we have been working very hard to get all the ‘logistics’ worked out. students will receive 4 different packages throughout the year, with different products and surprises… originally we weren’t going to limit the number of participants that we were allowing… but since we are providing ‘kits’ and we will be sending stuff out, we had to pick a number- so there is a cap.
Other than that… lots going on around here… parent teacher conferences this week… it was fun to talk to the teachers about the kids. My kids LOVE school…and I am SO glad!
My running shoes are awesome and making a BIG difference in my training! I am running in the mornings, and doing a short afternoon/evening walk with the kids riding their bikes, and giving Capri stroller rides. The temps in AZ this time of year are devine.
It’s Colton’s 9th b-day this weekend, and to celebrate we are taking a bunch of kids to the drive-in to see ‘open season’…it’s the 2nd annual drive-in birthday party! So much fun. I love going to the drive-in. I totally remember doing that when I was little. We would get dressed in our pajamas and take sleeping bags and pillows, and my dad let us watch the movie on the roof of the station wagon. You pay by the car-load and you can bring in outside food. It’s perfect. colton is excited. Capri is totally ‘cooing’. It’s the sweetest thing to listen to, to have little conversations with her. She is growing too fast. And I am NOT taking enough photos. You’d think I would be better at that. Ok, it’s 11:15 and I have to get up EARLY if I want to get a run in. I had a short this morning, so tomorrow I am bumping up my mileage just a bit. I am trying to remind myself that muscle weighs more than fat as I am not seeing any results on the scales. (not feeling results in the clothing department either)… this month has flown by. I need to go pick out a Halloween costume tomorrow. I want to be something SCARY! Also, tomorrow- we have our first official ‘creative escape 2007’ meeting with the ‘executive committee’ over at Bazzill. (already!?) already we have so many ways that we are going to improve for next year, starting to detail the class categories and starting to get the teacher line up in place. –all top secret for now!
Ok- seriously, good night.

















go girl .... enjoy your run in the morning!
Posted by: chanel | October 18, 2006 at 11:37 PM
Looking forward to your BPS class!!
Posted by: Shirley | October 19, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Crud! You've got some fun news to share. I'm thinking I need to save some money so I can hopefully join in the fun with you. http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jolene George | October 19, 2006 at 12:11 AM
I read the class description and it looks like just what I need. Now to find the funds to pay for it. As a single parent I have learned to be quite creative in that department. Hmmmmmm....... Save me a spot!
Posted by: Susan | October 19, 2006 at 05:28 AM
I am looking forward to your class! Your audio message was so inspiring to me that I signed up right then and there!
Posted by: EE K | October 19, 2006 at 05:33 AM
I'm so excited ... I've just signed up and can't wait for class to start. :)
Posted by: Katy | October 19, 2006 at 06:10 AM
Hiya Heidi! Been waiting for this day since Creative Escape!! Just signed up for your BPS class...can't wait for January!!
Smiles,
Cricket :0)
Posted by: Cricket Rawlins | October 19, 2006 at 06:29 AM
Yup. Count me in, too! I signed up, of course!
Posted by: Ksea | October 19, 2006 at 06:39 AM
I'm so excited, I just signed up at BPS and can't wait for this to start!
Posted by: Kelly | October 19, 2006 at 07:03 AM
i am returning back to work in September 07 as my maternity leave is over (i'm a teacher) and won't be able to head out to CE again...so i've just signed up for your class! so excited to create all YEAR long:) FUN! jamie
Posted by: jamie | October 19, 2006 at 07:13 AM
Just signed up, can't wait!
Posted by: angela | October 19, 2006 at 07:31 AM
I just signed up for the class over at BPS! I'm really excited... especially because this isn't only a scrapbooking class but also a life class! It's going to help me continue one of my goals of living with intention. I love classes that make me THINK! I'm so looking forward to this!!
Posted by: Lisa Cohen | October 19, 2006 at 07:32 AM
Sounds like you have so many exciting things going on right now. Can't wait to hear about details for 2007 CE. . .hoping maybe I can go next year.
Hoping the drive-in party goes well this weekend. We had our 2nd annual birthday carnival for our youngest a couple weekends ago. It's great when you stumble on an idea that works great and everyone loves enough to want to do it a second time.
Posted by: heather | October 19, 2006 at 08:27 AM
I DEFY anyone to listen to your audio message on the BPS website and NOT sign up for your class! I have been looking forward to this since hearing about it at C.E. and have been watching daily (hourly?) to see when it would be available for registration. I can't wait! I just had a really big birthday and have decided that I will make the rest of my life a life I LOVE. So glad you're going to help me learn how to do that!
Posted by: Terri Porter | October 19, 2006 at 09:13 AM
I signed up this morning! It'll be my Christmas present and I'm so excited that it will last the whole YEAR! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Kirk | October 19, 2006 at 09:19 AM
I'm signed up too...now to finish and hang the great clock from CE. Enjoy our great weather!
Posted by: Judy in Carefree | October 19, 2006 at 09:40 AM
I just signed up too! I can't wait! I'm turning 35 in December & this is the PERFECT way to document my 35th year.
Posted by: Moriah Bettencourt | October 19, 2006 at 09:51 AM
Hi, the class sounds so inspiring and fun. I was wondering if there might be some scholorships available for other women and myself, who would really like to take the class but can't afford it.
Posted by: Diane | October 19, 2006 at 09:57 AM
All signed up at BPS! Can't wait!
Posted by: sharonc | October 19, 2006 at 10:00 AM
I just signed up too! After listening to the audio, I just wanted to give Heidi a big hug! Next year will be a Year to Remember!
Posted by: Kim Caldwell | October 19, 2006 at 10:03 AM
Going to talk my husband into letting me sign up for your class. I sent you an ecard today for a layout I did of a picture of you and I taken last week. If you need any digital teachers, let me know for Creative Escape!
Posted by: Julie Ann | October 19, 2006 at 11:32 AM
i am so excited for your big pic class, heidi! i just registered...and i can't wait to hear more about next year's CE! yay!!
Talia;)
Posted by: Talia | October 19, 2006 at 12:03 PM
I am just getting back to running too...how far are you up to? I would love to be thinking of someone else in my {shoes} in the morning working for weight loss, mental health and just plain feeling good... 5 am runs for me... good luck and keep up the running! I love it and wish I had never stopped! that is how it goes though with family...things in spurts. :)
Posted by: Carrie | October 19, 2006 at 12:18 PM
I did it..... an international pupil more on your list...i am excited and this was just a huge treat for myself in kind of a rough time...
Posted by: sibylle | October 19, 2006 at 01:11 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to my wife; who just got enrolled. This is what I am giving her!
Posted by: Damon Crawley | October 19, 2006 at 02:40 PM