{217/365} Despite having a sore throat and feeling totally gross today, I had to do some shopping. I have some kids birthdays and baby showers coming up so I had to get moving! I dragged all of the gifts into the basement wanting to wrap everything while I had a few free moments. Riley on the other hand, who spent the morning alone, wanted a bit of attention. Each time I would lay out a piece of wrapping paper, my pooch would proceed to sprawl across it as if wanting to get wrapped herself. ;) I also wasted a lot of tape because each piece had a lovely golden piece of fur attached to it. So I'm thinking, next time I may want to haul the entire load upstairs and just wrap everything on the dining room table! Sunday, August 9, 2009
Wednesday, August 5
{217/365} Despite having a sore throat and feeling totally gross today, I had to do some shopping. I have some kids birthdays and baby showers coming up so I had to get moving! I dragged all of the gifts into the basement wanting to wrap everything while I had a few free moments. Riley on the other hand, who spent the morning alone, wanted a bit of attention. Each time I would lay out a piece of wrapping paper, my pooch would proceed to sprawl across it as if wanting to get wrapped herself. ;) I also wasted a lot of tape because each piece had a lovely golden piece of fur attached to it. So I'm thinking, next time I may want to haul the entire load upstairs and just wrap everything on the dining room table!
{217/365} Despite having a sore throat and feeling totally gross today, I had to do some shopping. I have some kids birthdays and baby showers coming up so I had to get moving! I dragged all of the gifts into the basement wanting to wrap everything while I had a few free moments. Riley on the other hand, who spent the morning alone, wanted a bit of attention. Each time I would lay out a piece of wrapping paper, my pooch would proceed to sprawl across it as if wanting to get wrapped herself. ;) I also wasted a lot of tape because each piece had a lovely golden piece of fur attached to it. So I'm thinking, next time I may want to haul the entire load upstairs and just wrap everything on the dining room table! 
Tuesday, August 4
{216/365} Before renovating our kitchen, our "recycle bin" consisted of a bag hanging on the basement doorknob. We now have nice recycle bins where we can separate paper from the plastic. The only negative is that my curious little boy LOVES to open the pantry door and check out what's inside. Every so often I'll find an empty, crushed soda bottle or juice bottle in the living room or a flattened cardboard box in the dining room. Yes, it's all fun and games for Liam! Tonight as I was cleaning, Liam was rummaging through the recyclables as usual. When I heard a "clanging" sound I turned around to see my (almost) two year old taking a swig of his daddy's recycled Guinness bottle. I missed that shot but I think this is almost as good. No, Frank doesn't drink that much but I guess when he does, Liam pays attention. ;)
{216/365} Before renovating our kitchen, our "recycle bin" consisted of a bag hanging on the basement doorknob. We now have nice recycle bins where we can separate paper from the plastic. The only negative is that my curious little boy LOVES to open the pantry door and check out what's inside. Every so often I'll find an empty, crushed soda bottle or juice bottle in the living room or a flattened cardboard box in the dining room. Yes, it's all fun and games for Liam! Tonight as I was cleaning, Liam was rummaging through the recyclables as usual. When I heard a "clanging" sound I turned around to see my (almost) two year old taking a swig of his daddy's recycled Guinness bottle. I missed that shot but I think this is almost as good. No, Frank doesn't drink that much but I guess when he does, Liam pays attention. ;)
Monday, August 3
{215/365} When I get back from the scrapbook convention I get in this major scrapping mode. Luckily it's always in the summer so I have time to work on my projects. Of course I always come home with some goodies for Emily...which gets her in the scrapping mode too! For the past few weeks she has been working on a "top secret" book for me...it doesn't contain photos but it's full of "designs". I decided to do some scrapping this afternoon at the dining room table and Emily joined me. Since she was working on my secret book, she had to work on the opposite end and I had to agree not to peek. ;) So far I have resisted but I can wait to get my gift!
{215/365} When I get back from the scrapbook convention I get in this major scrapping mode. Luckily it's always in the summer so I have time to work on my projects. Of course I always come home with some goodies for Emily...which gets her in the scrapping mode too! For the past few weeks she has been working on a "top secret" book for me...it doesn't contain photos but it's full of "designs". I decided to do some scrapping this afternoon at the dining room table and Emily joined me. Since she was working on my secret book, she had to work on the opposite end and I had to agree not to peek. ;) So far I have resisted but I can wait to get my gift!
Sunday, August 2
{214/365} I could say that I go to CKC just for the classes...but I would be lying. ;) The shopping...THE SHOPPING! For the most part I can only order cool product online so I can't wait to see product up close and personal at the vendor faire. Unfortunately, the faire isn't as fabulous as it used to be, in the past the larger companies would have booths. These days it's mostly smaller companies and local scrap stores. That said...it clearly doesn't stop me!! I have my favorites and somehow manage to find a great pile of goodies. :) While coming home from CKC is always a downer, searching though all of my shopping bags is always exciting! Today has been a crazy day so hopefully I can put some of this stuff away soon. :)
{214/365} I could say that I go to CKC just for the classes...but I would be lying. ;) The shopping...THE SHOPPING! For the most part I can only order cool product online so I can't wait to see product up close and personal at the vendor faire. Unfortunately, the faire isn't as fabulous as it used to be, in the past the larger companies would have booths. These days it's mostly smaller companies and local scrap stores. That said...it clearly doesn't stop me!! I have my favorites and somehow manage to find a great pile of goodies. :) While coming home from CKC is always a downer, searching though all of my shopping bags is always exciting! Today has been a crazy day so hopefully I can put some of this stuff away soon. :)Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Saturday, August 1
{213/365} My Mom is by far my biggest fan. She is my biggest supporter and the one I go to if I'm in a creative pickle! About six or seven years ago I found the Memories Expo in NJ and I thought it would be fun if my Mom and I went scrapping for the weekend. Although she's not a scrapper, she's so creative and it was a great excuse to have a couple of days together. Our little weekend evolved into a 2 1/2 hour drive and a three day weekend at Valley Forge! In each class we work on a project together and I bring the second one home...it's strange but we love it! I've submitted three layouts/cards in four years and won each time. Before handing anything in, my Mom is sure to parade my submission around for all to see (I try to hide when she does this). Each time I won she screamed and cheered and always made sure we had a photo together. Although the prizes are pretty bad and fewer and fewer people submit projects each year, my Mom is still proud to show me off. Yep, my biggest fan. :)
{213/365} My Mom is by far my biggest fan. She is my biggest supporter and the one I go to if I'm in a creative pickle! About six or seven years ago I found the Memories Expo in NJ and I thought it would be fun if my Mom and I went scrapping for the weekend. Although she's not a scrapper, she's so creative and it was a great excuse to have a couple of days together. Our little weekend evolved into a 2 1/2 hour drive and a three day weekend at Valley Forge! In each class we work on a project together and I bring the second one home...it's strange but we love it! I've submitted three layouts/cards in four years and won each time. Before handing anything in, my Mom is sure to parade my submission around for all to see (I try to hide when she does this). Each time I won she screamed and cheered and always made sure we had a photo together. Although the prizes are pretty bad and fewer and fewer people submit projects each year, my Mom is still proud to show me off. Yep, my biggest fan. :)
Friday, July 31
{212/365} So here's the deal...I look horrible in this photo and I know it. There's a photo that's better BUT the "jazz hands" photo is what makes this night so funny! So I decided to use it. :) While I love hanging out with my Mom at CKC each year, I also love meeting Kim and Michelle. I've known Kim for years and I met Michelle last year. The four of us take a bunch of classes together and for the first time, we decided to go to a crop. We had so much fun! The crop itself wasn't great but hanging out with your friends is always worth it. :) By the end of the night we wanted to take a group shot and I had a glob of ink all over my hand. I did a "jazz hands" pose because that ink was basically the ONLY thing I accomplished sitting there for over four hours!! We all started to laugh hysterically and then there were jazz hands all around. Can you say over tired? Ha! What a great night! :)
{212/365} So here's the deal...I look horrible in this photo and I know it. There's a photo that's better BUT the "jazz hands" photo is what makes this night so funny! So I decided to use it. :) While I love hanging out with my Mom at CKC each year, I also love meeting Kim and Michelle. I've known Kim for years and I met Michelle last year. The four of us take a bunch of classes together and for the first time, we decided to go to a crop. We had so much fun! The crop itself wasn't great but hanging out with your friends is always worth it. :) By the end of the night we wanted to take a group shot and I had a glob of ink all over my hand. I did a "jazz hands" pose because that ink was basically the ONLY thing I accomplished sitting there for over four hours!! We all started to laugh hysterically and then there were jazz hands all around. Can you say over tired? Ha! What a great night! :)
Thursday, July 30
{211/365} Each summer when I go back to CKC with my Mom, I'm amazed that a year has passed! I choose to go from Thursday through Saturday so I have Sunday to organize my stuff and hang out with the family. While we always take classes and shop on Friday and Saturday, Thursdays are different each year. In 2006 we took some classes and spent the evening working on my CK Layout project. The following year we took classes and then the Thursday night crop. Last year they stopped offering classes so we hung out and I put finishing touches on my Paper Crafts Contest entry and this year I finished my entry. Honestly, I don't have to be occupied every moment. It's nice just to get away with my Mom without a care in the world!
{211/365} Each summer when I go back to CKC with my Mom, I'm amazed that a year has passed! I choose to go from Thursday through Saturday so I have Sunday to organize my stuff and hang out with the family. While we always take classes and shop on Friday and Saturday, Thursdays are different each year. In 2006 we took some classes and spent the evening working on my CK Layout project. The following year we took classes and then the Thursday night crop. Last year they stopped offering classes so we hung out and I put finishing touches on my Paper Crafts Contest entry and this year I finished my entry. Honestly, I don't have to be occupied every moment. It's nice just to get away with my Mom without a care in the world!
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