This is going to be a big post. so, guess what.... I'M OLD! My sister surprised me by walking in the door while i was talking to her on the phone at my family birthday dinner.... i screamed so loud that i scared my grandma! ha.
These are a few family shots from thanksgiving. I made sushi.
I moved this past week! I love my new loft.
Currently working on the Christmas tree.... can't wait to share!
A new face that you might be seeing every now and then.... this is my boyfriend, justin. he's pretty much the sweetest boy i know. i'm sort of shy about sharing these kinds of things... but i wanted to at least "introduce" him. i met him through his band, Flashlight Party.
One last thing, i took a new christmas photo for my friends' band, One Star Story this was fun.
well.... i guess that is all for now. :] i'm off to work on my PEZ ornaments! xo. Elsie
Elsie, you are such a cutie! So awesome of Emma to surprise you like that :)
And your new boyfriend is cute! (Be good to her, Justin! She is pretty much one of my favorite people) :)
Your loft looks great!
Posted by: Charin | November 27, 2007 at 06:41 PM
Happy Belated Birthday! Don't worry - 25 isn't old - wait til you get to 33! Love the loft and can't wait to see more pics.
Take care!
Posted by: Krissy | November 27, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Aww! I love the new loft! Very chic and cozy.
Justin looks like a really nice (he better be good to you- you deserve the best!!). I am so happy that Emma was there to share your day with you.
I was in LA this weekend and was thinking about you and your sister (and yeah- like a dork I was looking around for her) but I hope that your birthday was awesome and that your holidays are warm and full of love :)
Posted by: Lauren Z | November 27, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Happy birthday to you. :)
Nice new home you have there. I love your pictures, makes me want to (re)decorate my own place. ;) And start scrapping of course.
Good to see you're moving on. What a great new scrapbooksubject! Love to see some new lo's. ;)
Posted by: Dominique | November 27, 2007 at 07:01 PM
ahh, looks like the long round of pseudo-threats on justin has already begun. he may laugh now, but i am not sure he realizes what a group of loyal scrapbookers are capable of when given a pair of scissors, a glue stick, and a reason to use 'em! :)
treat her well justin, treat her well!
so fun to see you happy, settleing into your new place, and with new cutie cute beau! life is good in springfield, mo again.
Posted by: cara | November 27, 2007 at 07:09 PM
Wonderful generous post--thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Frances, New Yorker in the OC | November 27, 2007 at 07:18 PM
Elsie...thanks for such a long, lovely post! It's so good to hear of all the wonderful thins in your life, Emma, your grandpa, new loft...and Justin!
Posted by: Martha | November 27, 2007 at 07:23 PM
awww...elsie...I am so happy for you! Tell the new BF that we here in internet world LOVE him...for loving and making you happy :)
YAY!!! You totally made me smile.
Posted by: veronica | November 27, 2007 at 07:24 PM
I gaspedd when I saw you have a new bf!!! Awesome name, my son's name is Justin. Justin rocks! So happy for you!
Posted by: Asha | November 27, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Well this explains why you hardly post anymore!! If I had a boyfriend that looked like that I would be too busy too!!
Posted by: Jen | November 27, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Happy 25th Elsie!! When you turn 29... call me, then i'll tell you that your heading towards 30 and your getting old. LMAO! Looks like your loft is becoming your own, can't wait to see more pics. Glad you had a happy Thanksgiving too!! hugs! Missed seeing you on your blog :)
Posted by: NICOLE MARTEL | November 27, 2007 at 07:36 PM
elsie girl!! you look SO freaking happy!! love it!
i love your new digs, can i come to springfield and hang sometime?? LOL!! before my travel schedule gets hectic again...
that is awesome that emma surprised you!! i am so like that too with my sister!
Posted by: Kara | November 27, 2007 at 07:43 PM
Love the new loft! You have great taste! Glad you intoduced us to your new boi! He's a cutie!!!
Posted by: Alicia Sharp | November 27, 2007 at 07:45 PM
CUTE post!! love love love emma's surprise, and WOOOOHOOOOO for having a boyfriend! :) what a cutie! thanks for sharing. your fans have been wanting good news like that from you!!
Posted by: Sadie | November 27, 2007 at 07:59 PM
aw, yay! a new cast member! hi justin!
Posted by: amy lapi | November 27, 2007 at 08:06 PM
Happy belated birthday! Glad to hear all the awesomeness going on in your life! And welcome, Justin!
And thanks for introducing me to Keri Smith's work -- loving it!
Posted by: Bekka | November 27, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Happy B-day, Elsie! Thanks for sharing pics of your new sweetie - congrats! Can't wait to see some more pics of your new place and your PEZ tree. TFS!
Posted by: Michelle | November 27, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Elsie, 25 was one of the greatest years of my life. Enjoy it! Your new beau is a cutie. He'd better treat you right--you deserve it!
Posted by: Bridget | November 27, 2007 at 08:24 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (belated) And you are NOT old.
Life just seems to be awesome for you right now. Yay! :) Happy holidays to you!
Posted by: Marie Lynn | November 27, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Hi Elsie, I'm a lurker, not a poster, but a long term admirer, I've got the books, the fonts, the stamps and now the paper and rub ons range, I've read your blog for well over 18 months and followed all those exciting things and in your layouts learned where you came from, grew and developed, inspiration etc. I was shocked you were married so young but so impressed with the mix of maturity and childishness that your relationship appeared to have. so, when out of nowhere you announce you're single, naturally, I'm curious. what happened etc, but that’s your private life and you can tell whomever you want lest of all some random lurker.
now you've got a nice boyfriend which is nice too.
however, I'm sure I'm not alone in wondering wtf happened? this time last year we were still getting tj layouts and tales of marital love and happiness then with no explanation you're single and loving it (which I don't disparage you for in the slightest, long term relationships are tough to break up and with the added complication of marriage I'm sure that when it's finally finished an enormous weight was lifted and it was party like it's 1999).
My only complaint is that after letting us into your life and his so intimately in your layouts and blog when it's over to say 'we are divorced, end of story' is just a bit of a cop out. now you have this bf and as I say very nice, but what if no one had ever asked about your 'single' status on whatever site it was, what would you have told us about your new bf? would he have appeared in layouts as my bf with no explanation to your fans as to what happened to your husband?
Whether you think it or not, you're immensely popular and have placed yourself in the public's eye. for example, if gwen stfani suddenly rocked up someplace pashing some random guy, would we not all wonder where her husband got to? same same, but different.
as I say, not looking to cause trouble or be labelled a troll, just wanted to say what I've been thinking for months.
best of luck in life and love elsie, enjoy yourself, you only get one etc
Posted by: not trying to cause trouble | November 27, 2007 at 08:36 PM