Rare

I made this layout in March during the last Feeling Scrappy Sketchapoolza class. The next one is in June- don't miss it!!

I wanted to challenge myself to using a patterned paper as the background since I'd been leaning towards Kraft paper so much. I kind of like all the patterns together.

JOURNALING: You are always on the go, climbing, exploring. These photos stolen while you were stil are as rare as you are. My one of a kind girl.

Life is Good

We had a big case of the Monday's yesterday.

• Unexpected car repairs (again). Tires this time.
• Water in the basement. Bennet said, "Mom- we have a water problem!! Get the fan!"
• I'm dealing with a weird pinched nerve.
• We accidently left Jones in Scout's room all night. Poor kitty.
• Scout is teething and is reaaalllly crabby
• Bennet smeared chapstick all over her walls, window and bedspread.
• Nick can't find a deal on these cool Kenneth Cole shoes he wants.

Sooooooooooooooooooo. . .

I'm going to channel my inner Julie Andrews and try to think of a few of my favorite things. Or at least things that make me smile.

• Wishing my Mom & Dad a happy 36th wedding anniversary. That's big deal!!
• It's sunny outside today
• Nick gets to go the cabin fishing this weekend with his best friend.
• Bennet saying "thank you" without being asked
• Scout pulling on my pants leg to go dance
• My cute new spring coat that I got at 50% off!
• Seeing family last weekend and making Grandpa Bud smile.
• My brother was on TV last week. http://wcco.com/video?id=59160@wcco.dayport.com

Spring Scrapping

Here are some of my recent layouts.

'One Look?' was made for the Scrap4Life manufacturer focus- Basic Grey.

JOURNALING: Zoolander would be proud. You have Blue Steel, Magnum, & Pink Aluminum down. You have always made the best faces. When are you going to spring La Tigre on us? Feb 2009
'What Did you Say?' I made this for a ScrapFreak and Scrap4Life Challenge. The supplies are from the March Kraft Girls Kit. The challenge at the Freak was to use inspiration from an object. I used the clock we have downstairs. The little note tags list some of our favorite Bennetisms.

JOURNALING: Mom, when I sneezed a little pee came out. It happens. Accident happen Mama. D'yeah D'yeah

Is the moon waking up? The sun is tired. The cow ate the moon when he was jumping over it.

Can I have (insert movie or snack) it's mt favorite Mom. It's my FAVORITE. Really.

Dad: Repeat after me. I scream.

B: I scream

Dad: You scream

B: aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Stay away from the bad guys Mama. They come by the car you shoot them. They won't survive. Hug & kiss

You're a nice Mom. You are. You're my best friend. (I'll take it while I can get it!)

'Patty Cakes' Yes- I am really proud of my funny/punny title. This is a lift of a lift from the American Crafts blog. I am a member of a Circle of Creative Ladies and we were challenged to do a scraplift.

JOURNALING: It's an annual tradition. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day & Nick's unofficial 1/2 birthday we make cupcakes. We always use Duncan Hines yellow since they are Nick's favorite. He does the baking, the girls do the licking and I help with the sprinkles. It is a tradition that is uniquely ours. A tasty tradition at that. 2009

Friday Fill Ins

1. Apparently there's some sort of economic crisis. I'm not sure you've heard about it. Constantly.
2. Nothing beats a sunny day. (except a sunny weekend/non-work day)
3. 2009 has been 40% awesome so far.
4. May 28, 2001- that was it. My first date with Nick.
5. For too long I've been needing new glasses and contacts.
6. I am not obsessed with Facebook;I am not!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending time with my parents, tomorrow my plans include shopping and sneaking out for some Nick & Kari time and Sunday, I want to Walk in support of premature babies in the March of Dimes Walk in St Paul!

First Trip to the Dentist

Bennet has been asking to go to the dentist for months. I am finally earning a gold star since I got around to scheduling her first appointment. Today was the day. When I went into her room today she rolled over and said, "Mom. I'm going to the dentist TODAY" with a big grin on her sleepy little face. I am happy to report that AFTER the appointment she is still excited about the dentist. She told me her teeth are dirty again so she needs to go to the dentist again tomorrow. That kid.

Bennet requested a self portrait while we were waiting.

She was so excited. While we were driving there she gave herself a little hug and said, "Oh I'm so excited!!" When the hygenist asked if I flossed her teeth I responded honestly and said, "No." to which Bennet replied "Grandma MaryElla does though mama. She flosses my teeth" Lost 1/2 of that gold star but am thankful that my mom is looking out for Bennet's gums. :)

Besides the toys at the end I think she was most impressed with the water and sucky hose thing. She wanted to do that over and over.

Because I know my mom will ask. She has wonderfully healthy teeth. A little crowding on the bottom but we'll worry about that when she's 6

He's a Good Guy

Our daycare is closed this week since they are enjoying a fabulous family vacation/cruise to Disney World. I will point out that it's snowing here today. Not cool.

This means that Nick has both girls at home this week. Keep in mind that he is not a stay-at-home Dad in the traditional sense. He runs his own successful Graphic Design/Web Design business (Big Fat Designs) as well. So he's really a work-at-home, watch-the-kids, Dad and husband.

We have two great girls but they are constantly on the go and rarely stop to catch their breath. And let's be honest, they're 3 and 19 months so if there is something to get into, they're going to get into it. It's going to be a long week so I wanted him to know how much I appreciate how well he juggles everything.

I must have been trying to send him positive vibes for this week because I did two layouts about him last weekend for the Scrap4Life cyber crop.

This photo is from Matt & Katie's rehearsal dinner in August 2005. Pre-kids :)

These photos are self-portraits we took at the 20Friends black tie fancy dress party last November.

Craft - FT Big difference

Like Mother like daughter. Bennet and I have started to do more crafts together on the weekends when Scout naps. It's usually little painting or coloring projects, but she really likes them.

Unfortunately she has a hard time saying the word CRAFT properly and it comes out CRAP :)

Bennet:
"Mom- can I do a crap today. Please?"
Me:
"We'll see" (stiffling laughter)

Bennet:
"Are we going to the crap store? I really like craps Mom. They're my favorite"

Bennet:
"Can I play with my Tinkerbell crap?"

Over the course of the last 2 days we've been working on saying it correctly. She now says it right but puts a huge emphasis on the FT part of the word. I'll take it!! If she kept saying crap I was going to lose it :)