Friday Fill Ins

1. Pickles are delicious. Especially in a Bloody Mary


2. Sometimes I'd rather be at home. Most of the time actually.


3. The snow is just not falling much this winter. I could actually use a couple snow days.


4. There are so many amazing things in nature.


5. It's 5:16 PM; that means it's 'not so magic hour' meaning the girls are going bonkers, I'm a bit cranky, making dinner and thinking about bedtime.


6. Pants/Jeans for this tall girl are hard to find.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching the Olympics Opening Ceremony with Matt & Katie, tomorrow my plans include waiting for Mom, Dad and Gregg to arrive and then pick up Megs at the airport and Sunday, I want to make heart shaped pancakes and eat chocolate!

Sweet Girl

I wanted to journal Ellie's birth story before I forgot the details. The photo on the left is a before and after. The night before arrival and a photo on Tuesday at 2 weeks old.

I will put this in my pregnancy album. If I never see another piece of Cosmo Cricket Early Bird paper I think that would be just fine :)

Back to the Studio

I am still recovering from my C-Section. In all honesty it is going a little slower this time. I'm doing my best to not over do it. Nick is making sure of it. Dr. Bennet is keeping me medicated and hydrated. Scout is trying her best to make me lapse and pick her up. I haven't caved too much yet.

I spent some time at my scrap desk this weekend. I have to admit it that playing with paper and photos made me feel a little more human. After a day of three kids climbing, whining, crying, talking, talking, talking (Bennet), running, negotiating, etc. it felt nice to have an hour or so for myself.

TITLE: Hide & Seek

I made this layout pre-Ellie as a sample for the ScrapFreak Sketch Class.

Journaling: The hay blae maze at Wilkes was the perfect size for you. Peek a boo I see you! 10/09
TITLE: She Loves You

I used the 2/4/10 Sketchy Thursday sketch for this. My friend Charlotte made the cute little flower with the safety pin and used it on a card for Scout when she was born. I finally put it to use.

Journaling: Your sister Scout just loves you. She wants to kiss you, touch your eyes and hug you. Sometimes a little too much. Jan. 31, 2010

TITLE: Eleanor Margaret

I'll use this layout for the first page in her album. Photo is from the day she was born along with her stats.

Alvin & the Chipmunks- The Squeakquel

Sometimes when the phone rings it brings the most unexpected and wonderful news. Today Aunt Jenny called and offered to take the big girls to see Alvin and the Chipmunks- The Squeakquel. The timing couldn't have been better. They've been cooped up inside the house since Thursday and we were all going a little stir crazy. Uncle Tony, Jenny and Morgan swung by and picked them up and off they went. They were so excited. What a special treat. Bennet said, "Mom- I need to tell Ellie something. Ellie- I'm going to the movie theatre. When you get bigger you can come too ok?" It was Scout's first time to the theatre and according to Jenny she did great.

Nick went shopping for a new washer- ours is busted. I hung out with Ellie. Took a cat nap and watched a girlie movie (Definitely, Maybe). Everyone had a little 'me' time and it was just what we needed to revamp for another week.

Tony, Jenny and MoMo- THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

Friday Fill Ins

1. I know that I'll miss these times but sometimes having a boppy, nursing newborn and affectionate 2 1/2 year old on my lap at the same time is too much for this multitasker.
2. April is the longest month because it always has that mix of rain/snow before spring really arrives.
3. You can't help but laugh when you see Bennet and Scout do the 'Naked Dance'.
4. The Winter Olympics start soon (yeah!!!); bring it on!
5. Where have you looked for scrap inspiration lately? I need more ideas
6. The Hurt Locker is now available on dvd. It was a pretty powerful movie.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to eating a delicious meal made by our thoughtful neighbors- The Gasall's (thank you thank you!!), tomorrow my plans include catching up on laundry as long as the washer gets repaired today and Sunday, I want to attempt a family trip to Sam's Club or Target. One- not both :)

Layouts of Love

No- I'm not scrapping yet although I do have an itch. I made these layouts at Tall Oaks Retreat back in November.

TITLE: Special Treat
I did this for a monochromatic challenge on The Scrapbook Nook. Not a technique I do often but I like it.

JOURNALING: Your Dad doesn't go out of town very often. But when he does I let you sleep with me. It's truly a special treat. I love sneaking in and seeing you all cozy with your blankets and lovies. Snuggling in for sweet dreams. You love our special girls nights and so do I.

TITLE: Whoa H2O

I liked this layout so much that I made a duplicate version for each of the girls albums.

JOURNALING: Labor Day Weekend was the first time it was warm enough to swim at the cabin. The two of you laughed, splashed and enjoyed the warm water. A late season swim in Poor Lake. Sept. 09

What a difference. . .

a week makes. Eleanor is a week old already. The more we look at her the more we think she looks like Scout did as a newborn. Except for the full head of dark hair and her dark eyes. We are all starting to get in the groove of having another person in the house.

Bennet is smitten. When Ellie cries she'll say, "I bet she misses her big sister. I'd better check" She has been a huge help. Playing Dr. Bennet and bringing me my meds along with hugs, kisses, and diapers.

Scout likes her too. I often catch her leaving her kisses on her forehead or a little love tap on her head as she runs by. Of course we are having the normal 2 1/2 year old jealousy issues, but nothing too unbearable. She likes to tell me "Mama- baby hiccups" or "Mama- baby crying".

Ellie is a great eater and sleeper. She's doing 3 hour chunks of time at night which is great. I hope she keeps it up. She had her one week checkup yesterday and is back up to 8 lbs. 15 oz. She is much bigger than Bennet and Scout were but she still seems so tiny to us.

Hanging with her Elliefun, Dad and Stoli