Meet Katie
Today I'd like to officially introduce you to Katie.
Katie started working for me as a nanny back in 2009 when Anna was about three months old. I found her via care.com (a great site for finding local babysitters, nannies and caregivers). She's become one of my closest friends and essentially a part of our family.
Last October she started working for my business full-time as my Assistant. Her duties include things like media updates (Facebook, Twitter, etc), product spotlight posts, office organization, keeping me on track, digital file saving, handling emails, etc. It's been great having her here in the office with me during the day and she's definitely helping me in a million different ways.
Meet Katie in her own words:
Where are you from? I grew up in Eugene, Oregon. I really love this town.
Family? My parents are two of my best friends. They are just the best. They have been married for 33 years and have been dating since they were 12. They love Jimmy Buffett and taught me my love for concerts. I have one sister, who is 6 years older than me. She lives in Portland and is a fabulous hairstylist. Peter (my fiance) and I have been together for almost 8 years. He's my high school sweetheart and I cannot wait to marry him in September.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend? I'm definitely a homebody. I really love curling up on the couch with a good (or some may say bad) romantic comedy or a cheesy romance novel.
Music? I definitely like all different kinds of music. My top 25 most played on my iPod include John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, Glee Cast, Duffy, Van Morrison, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and the cast of Wicked. It's a tie between two songs for my favorite of all time: Tiny Dancer by Elton John and Don't Worry Baby by The Beach Boys.
Favorite TV Show? Homeland and Dexter are definitely favorites. Currently I am indulging in a super guilty pleasure: The Bachelor. Ali and I have been watching it together and it's been so fun to watch it with a friend.
Movies? I live, love, and breathe movies. I don't think I can pick a favorite. I would choose going to the theater or staying home to watch a movie probably over anything else. Ali shares my love for movies. Just one of the many reasons we get along so well.
Favorite Color? Yellow.
Current book you are reading? Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks (super excited to see the movie when it comes out on Valentines day).
Favorite Food? Anything with chocolate.
Favorite Vacation Destination? I have been lucky enough to go to Italy twice, and nothing tops that. I have had some great vacations to Key West, FL though. It is a family favorite.
Do you have other hobbies? Thrift Shopping. I love love love it. I have an Etsy shop where I sell my vintage finds (currently working on listing more of my finds.) I also love singing show tunes while doing the dishes or taking a shower.
Do you scrapbook? I'm just starting to. I've done a few scrapbook on the road albums, and I did December Daily last month (which I have yet to finish). I'm doing Project Life this year and I am so excited about it. I'll be sharing my Project Life pages here soon.
What are some of your favorite scrapbook products? I love anything from Dear Lizzy and Amy Tan. I'm also a big fan of Studio Calico's products. I tend to gravitate towards polka dots, stripes and floral print.
A very big official warm welcome to Katie!
Hi Katie! So great to see you again in the posts. I really enjoyed meeting you last November and as everyone says, Ali and fam are super lucky to have someone like you. We had a special nanny/assistant when my son was born and she stayed with us 4 years - we literally tried to adopt her. But alas, she ran off and got married and started her own family. We still love her - she now has 4 of her own kids and is totally happy. The developers have experienced a few delays, but I'll be getting in touch soon about ScrapRoom and sending you a copy! :)
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so wonderful that you found each other.
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Hi Katie! So nice to meet you! Would you share your December Daily album when you finish it? I've set a goal to finish mine by the end of February and could use a little more inspiration. How does your style differ from Ali's?
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Awesome! So glad to finally "meet" Katie!
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HI Katie. It's good to officially meet you and read more about you and Peter.
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Nice to meet you Katie! :-)
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Katie, Welcome to the Scrapbook community. It will be fun to see your style. What a great experience to be working with Ali. She is one fabulous artist. 2013 promises to be one of the best years for you. Congrats!
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Welcome Katie! What a wonderful addition you have been and, lucky for Ali and all of us, will continue to be.
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What a fantastic post! Love it. Love that Katie is your assistant now. Amazing! Welcome Katie!
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Hi to Katie, and congratulations on being engaged!
I was actually just wondering yesterday if she scrapbooked, and if she did, if she had a blog. I was thinking her clothing style was really cute and would probably come across in her pages.
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Welcome Katie - you sound like a dream! I love the picture of you with Simon - melts my heart. I can't to see your PL layouts.
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Such a pleasure to meet you at CHA Katie! Hope we get to meet again soon! (And if you have a clone, would you send her my way, please? LOL)
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Katie, it sounds like you've been the perfect fit for the Edwards family. How wonderful for all of you!
Ali, I love how your family and business have expanded to include Katie. The kids must LOVE her.
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So jealous! And Ali must feel like your a godsend!
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Glad to learn more about Katie, I def love her style & taste in music. Its also cool to see a "new" scrapbooker!
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Hi Katie,
Can't wait to see your PL pages. I just started this year as well and am having so much fun. And don't you love when you take a job and it turns into a family.
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So nice to formally be introduced to you, Katie! I've heard so much about you for so long and finally got some glimpses from CHA and now this - Hi! Just beware because I'm sure you know all about Ali's fans - I'm sure you'll find we'll be your fans, too! I love seeing the pictures you take of Ali! That's such a fantastic gift! The things that I love that you love are: the color yellow, movies, and I'd love to go to Oregon (I have never been and hear such wonderful things about it!) Thanks again for sharing yourself with us! Wishing you lots of joy as you plan for your wedding!
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Katie is just so awesome--and, when I caught the mention about getting married this coming September, I shouted, "Woo-Hoo!" So happy for Katie and Peter and just had to pop in and say so. =)
Love y'all!
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welcome katie!
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It is nice to "finally" meet you Katie instead of hearing about you. :O) Thanks for sharing!!
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Hi Katie! It was so nice to meet you at CHA (at the Digi Show breakfast and then at Technique Tuesday). So awesome that you are starting Project Life. Congrats on your upcoming wedding.
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You and Ali are like Faith and Hope...a perfect match and a very good find for each other!
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WooHoo for Katie! So glad to finally meet you. You and Ali are so blessed to have each other. Best wishes on everything.
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Hey Katie! Lovely to meet you:-)
Can't wait to see your Project Life pages. You are working with the BEST Project Life teacher in the industry!! Hope you have loads of fun with it.
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Hi Katie, it's nice to meet you. I met Ali a few years ago in VA when she came to teach at a Get Croppin event. What a fun job for you to have. I read the book you are reading and loved it! I did not know they were doing a movie so that is good to know, I will be going to see it for sure. If you like Nicolas Sparks you might also like Barbara Freethy.
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