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Monday, September 17, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Some nature shots we took
Pictures from Big Lake, the rest of the pictures on the family blog,
I'll do some landscapes later....
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I'll do some landscapes later....
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Getting ready to go camping and such.
So this weekend, our family along with Micah's brother's family (aka my bsf) are going camping. The guys will fish and the girls with hang out with the babies. I am excited to go, and am hoping to get a break from the heat too! Its about a three hour drive or so up into the mountains so it will be a nice change of scenery. Even though we went earlier this summer, I am kind of nervous because of how big of an explorer Jaden likes to be and now Jackson has become a bit more mobile and wiggly. :) Deacon (who is two months or so younger than Jackson) will be there, so maybe he can do some sweet entertaining for the boys, hehe :) They do adore their cousin!
Right now, black lavendar is busy making some cookies and I am waiting for bread to rise. I just got Jackson down for his morning nap and Jaden is busy playing in his room with his "cahhhrsh". I guess I will go ahead and tackle all the laundry that has been piling up.
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Right now, black lavendar is busy making some cookies and I am waiting for bread to rise. I just got Jackson down for his morning nap and Jaden is busy playing in his room with his "cahhhrsh". I guess I will go ahead and tackle all the laundry that has been piling up.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Bonus Round!
11:00 BONUS ROUND!
Go to bed already! No, no, no, hang in there for one more. This one might be for you! Do you (like myself)have a stack of pages you are not finished with? Maybe you didn't feel it at the time, or got lazy or interrupted, never returning to it again? How about a page you think you finished, but when you look at it,you cringe? Get one of those pages out already and finish it!I have a STACK of pages I need to finish that are sad and forlorn, waiting to be completed. Above is how it began and then how it finished.
10 points for completing (or fixing) it!
Now doesn't that feel great? And with that, goodnight!!!
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challenge 6...
10:00
Challenge 6: So Long Summer!
Well, the night is coming to a close. (stay tuned at 11 for the bonus points!) I hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and maybe had a challenge for themselves here or there.
Even though a lot of us live here in Sunny Arizona, for the rest of the country and those who are in those parts, summer is coming to a close. No more pool parties, barbeques and all the heat that comes a long with it. To commemorate summer ending for 2007, do a scrapbook page of it!
5 points for finishing the page
5 points for doing pictures from THIS summer
5 points for sharing with the rest of us
Total Points: 15 points
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challenge 5....
9:00
Challenge 5: BFF's
We all know what that means....best friends forever!
Now do a scrapbook page about that special someone in your life who is your bff! It can be your husband, your mom, sister (in laws), friends from high school, college, neighbor, shoot, even your pet! Get busy on a page all about them!
I didn't do journaling on this because I ran out of room. Shame on me. Excuses. I could have hidden it in the smaller picture or put it on a tag. However, if YOU do journaling, you get extra points!
5 points for completing the page
5 points for journaling with this person is your bestfriend (time to get sappy!)
5 points for sharing with everyone
Total Possible Points: 15
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challenge 4....
8:00 Challenge 4: All About ME!
....for a change! Sure it's easiest to scrapbook someone else, but don't be modest, do a page about you! Get out those pictures of yourself and scrap away. Earn more points for doing a BABY page about you! I have borrowed the album of the first 9 months of mylife for a year now and have done nothing with them,until now.
But your pictures aren't that good? Doctor them up and reprint them on your printer like I did. PLUS! I got to use girly stuff!! You don't have the stuff to doctor them up like that? Use the pictures anyway! It's the memories that count!
10 points for completing this page, because some people have a harder time talking about themselves (right? Haha)
10 points for using your baby pictures
5 points for sharing!
Total Possible Points: 25 points!
HAVE FUN!
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challenge 3...
7:00 Challenge 3: Scraplift
After that last challenge (which made me sweat a little bit!), I thought it would be nice to use someone else's creativity and brain. Get out those magazines, go through the gallery or check out pages online and copy copy copy! I used a page from Scrapbook Trends Baby Edition to do this little diddy on Jackson. The fun part was, doing something on the page I have never done. I saw how this page had incorporated a circle in the background to make an arrow. I totally would have never thought of that on my own before this!
5 points for completing the page
5 points for doing something new to you (anything new to you)...
AND I will throw in an easy 5 points if you post the page you do along with the page you copied!total points possible: 15 points
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challenge 2...
6:00 Challenge 2: Monochromatic
Monosaywhat?
A definition I found online explaning monochromatic was: Monochromatic colors are all the hues (tints andshades) of a single color. As a result, the energy is more subtle and peaceful due to a lack of color contrast. Monochromatic colors offer very little contrast and may be considered boring unless there is diversity within the design.This was hard for me because I love color! I love mixing color, adding color, just working with moremore more color! But, I challenged myself to stick with one main color. I even upped the ante by doing a color I normally avoid! I like browns and blues and such as you will most likely see as the night goes on.
With that in mind..
Points for this page:
10 points for completing this page in 1 color or less(get it? Hehe)
3 bonus points for doing a color you normally avoid
and if you share what you do, get another 2 points!
Total Points..15
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challenge 1!
Ok Gals lets start scrappin'!
5:00 Challenge 1: 15-30 minutes page
So we always see it in magazines, online, ( Kim's virtual crop did this theme) and everywhere else youcan think of that is all about scrapbooking. How doyou do a page in 30 minutes or less? Well, the first challenge of the night is to do just that! That way,everyone in the house can get fed because your challenge for this hour will be already done, right? Now when I did it, I had two boys fully awake and running around, a husbandand my brother and sister in law over. If I had been alone, this page would have easily been 15 minutes but it was just a bit under 30. Its simple and may be lacking a bit. it doesn't have a full out title or journaling, soooo with that in mind...
the points for this page:
5 points for finishing it
3 points bonus for doing it in the time specified
2 point for a title
3 points for journaling (everyone who doesn't like journaling can groan at this point)
and 2 points for sharing with the rest of the class
for a total of.. 15 points to get the ball rolling!
On your marks, get set, go!
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Little Miss Olivia
Did this page in about 15 minutes. My mom was asking what she should do and i kind of took over...what a cutie she was!
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Let us eat cake!
Mmmmm.....fresh out of the oven. Thanks Black Lavender *my new mixer i got for our anniversary!
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
SAHM's
Article with advice for sahm’s...
http://parenting.ivillage.com/mom/workfamily/0,,npc6,00.html
Feel Proud of What You Do
When someone asks me what I do, I tell them I stay home with my children and I'm not in the least ashamed or embarrassed. I have learned that most people who don't think much of stay-at-home moms (SAHM) don't know what's involved and how much a family benefits and appreciates what we do. My children are only young once; I can get a career later. --Parent Souper Jackie I tell people that I am a SAHM, and I do get some odd responses to that! "Oh, so you have no education?" (I have a masters degree and a year into a Ph.D.), or "No skills, huh?" (I used to write million-dollar grants and teach grad school). I am comfortable with my answers, but a lot of other people are not. They think my education is going to waste. I answer those people with "I'm raising my children, and teaching them. What better use of my skills?" --Parent Souper Barb Stay-at-home motherhood has changed me in so many ways. I find the biggest challenge is setting the "right" example and being the perfect role model. I love my children dearly and I want them to see that mommy has a life too. --Parent Souper Jeanne 2. Keep in Touch with Friends Having girlfriends is a huge support in being a SAHM, especially if they are SAHMs too. You have a friendly outlet for yourself and playtime for the kids at the same time. --Parent Souper Jackie I don't get nearly as much girl talk as I used to, but I know, as my children get older and more independent, there will be more time for me. As for keeping working girlfriends close -- live your life, care for your family, and if these old friends want to keep in touch they will. You can offer a meeting, but don't be surprised when you see less and less of most working friends. Just remember that the true friendships will last. --Parent Souper Barb 3. Get Organized Having a routine and making lists keeps me sane! I have three calendars -- a basic one (for doctor/dentist appointments, etc.), a school one (PTA meetings, school days off, etc.) and a perpetual birthday/anniversary one. Don't over-schedule the kids. Remember that children need time to just play. --Parent Souper Barb First and foremost, the key is to get rid of stuff! My motto is: If we don't eat it, need it, wear it, or use it, it goes (with sentimental exceptions!). I use the plastic drawer storage to organize smaller-sized toys that would wind up at the bottom of the toy box. (My toddlers even know which toys go in which drawers.) I also use decorative baskets for mail, my makeup, keys and other small household items. --Parent Souper Jackie I have a routine and stick to it. Monday is my "pick-up from the weekend" day (e.g. cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and laundry), Tuesday and Wednesday are our "busy" days (doing things out of the house). Thursday is laundry day and Friday is dust, mop, clean bathrooms -- "getting ready for the weekend" day. Get a calendar and write things down so you can see what you have to do. I have a purse calendar that I take with me. If anyone asks me if we can do something on a certain day, I can look right then and see if we are free to go. --Parent Souper Cindy 4. Get in Touch with Your Creative Side Finding time for you is so important. Whether you make crafts, or are involved in the PTA, you have to have activities besides housework and children. --Parent Souper Jackie I have become a "Fix-It-SAHM." I do repairs, painting, hanging closet doors, putting new hardware on furniture, etc. I am constantly on the look out for projects to do for Christmas gifts. I would go crazy if I didn't find projects to occupy my time and mind. --Parent Souper Jackie I am working on a book. It is a kid-friendly book about stay-at-home motherhood from a child's perspective. --Parent Souper Jeanne Be creative in trying to save money. Make up financial challenges: Save for larger items or make up grocery challenges (challenge yourself!). My best money-saving tips are "live simply." Bake from scratch, make simple meals, use coupons, set a budget and stick to it. Forget the silly little perks you had working (lattés out, dinner out, etc.) and enjoy your children. Your love and attention is what they need -- not toys and the latest gadgets. --Parent Souper Barb Pin It
http://parenting.ivillage.com/mom/workfamily/0,,npc6,00.html
Feel Proud of What You Do
When someone asks me what I do, I tell them I stay home with my children and I'm not in the least ashamed or embarrassed. I have learned that most people who don't think much of stay-at-home moms (SAHM) don't know what's involved and how much a family benefits and appreciates what we do. My children are only young once; I can get a career later. --Parent Souper Jackie I tell people that I am a SAHM, and I do get some odd responses to that! "Oh, so you have no education?" (I have a masters degree and a year into a Ph.D.), or "No skills, huh?" (I used to write million-dollar grants and teach grad school). I am comfortable with my answers, but a lot of other people are not. They think my education is going to waste. I answer those people with "I'm raising my children, and teaching them. What better use of my skills?" --Parent Souper Barb Stay-at-home motherhood has changed me in so many ways. I find the biggest challenge is setting the "right" example and being the perfect role model. I love my children dearly and I want them to see that mommy has a life too. --Parent Souper Jeanne 2. Keep in Touch with Friends Having girlfriends is a huge support in being a SAHM, especially if they are SAHMs too. You have a friendly outlet for yourself and playtime for the kids at the same time. --Parent Souper Jackie I don't get nearly as much girl talk as I used to, but I know, as my children get older and more independent, there will be more time for me. As for keeping working girlfriends close -- live your life, care for your family, and if these old friends want to keep in touch they will. You can offer a meeting, but don't be surprised when you see less and less of most working friends. Just remember that the true friendships will last. --Parent Souper Barb 3. Get Organized Having a routine and making lists keeps me sane! I have three calendars -- a basic one (for doctor/dentist appointments, etc.), a school one (PTA meetings, school days off, etc.) and a perpetual birthday/anniversary one. Don't over-schedule the kids. Remember that children need time to just play. --Parent Souper Barb First and foremost, the key is to get rid of stuff! My motto is: If we don't eat it, need it, wear it, or use it, it goes (with sentimental exceptions!). I use the plastic drawer storage to organize smaller-sized toys that would wind up at the bottom of the toy box. (My toddlers even know which toys go in which drawers.) I also use decorative baskets for mail, my makeup, keys and other small household items. --Parent Souper Jackie I have a routine and stick to it. Monday is my "pick-up from the weekend" day (e.g. cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and laundry), Tuesday and Wednesday are our "busy" days (doing things out of the house). Thursday is laundry day and Friday is dust, mop, clean bathrooms -- "getting ready for the weekend" day. Get a calendar and write things down so you can see what you have to do. I have a purse calendar that I take with me. If anyone asks me if we can do something on a certain day, I can look right then and see if we are free to go. --Parent Souper Cindy 4. Get in Touch with Your Creative Side Finding time for you is so important. Whether you make crafts, or are involved in the PTA, you have to have activities besides housework and children. --Parent Souper Jackie I have become a "Fix-It-SAHM." I do repairs, painting, hanging closet doors, putting new hardware on furniture, etc. I am constantly on the look out for projects to do for Christmas gifts. I would go crazy if I didn't find projects to occupy my time and mind. --Parent Souper Jackie I am working on a book. It is a kid-friendly book about stay-at-home motherhood from a child's perspective. --Parent Souper Jeanne Be creative in trying to save money. Make up financial challenges: Save for larger items or make up grocery challenges (challenge yourself!). My best money-saving tips are "live simply." Bake from scratch, make simple meals, use coupons, set a budget and stick to it. Forget the silly little perks you had working (lattés out, dinner out, etc.) and enjoy your children. Your love and attention is what they need -- not toys and the latest gadgets. --Parent Souper Barb Pin It
Monday, August 27, 2007
I won!
I checked out http://www.kimhesson.typepad.com/ the other day because Kim's stuff is always so cute and creative and I love to see what she is up to. Turns out she did a drawing for a giveaway and my name was pulled by her super sweet daughter! Yay! Excited to check it out!
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Glitterbecks Baby Blankets
Recently, I have started selling handmade blankets! They are all pretty much custom order in any shape and size with any color themes! If you are interested or know someone who is, please free to get in touch!
Here are the ones I have done:
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Here are the ones I have done:
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