WooHoo Wednesday- Concerts on the Square

Wausau may not be a big metropolis but it really is a wonderful place to live. One of the best things about the summer is Concerts on the Square on the 400 Block downtown. Tonight we enjoyed the music of Windsor Drive along with Sara, cousins Mallory & Meghan, Grandma Sweeney, Jenny and cousin Taylor.



The weather was perfect. I packed a little picnic and away we went. I'd guess that there was close to 500 people there.

Grandma Barb and Jenny

Me and B

Scout wrestling with Mallory

Bennet was standing on my legs. Goofball

And now the best part of the evening. All 3 girls are snug asleep in bed. I have a glass of red wine and a good book. Signing off-

Fat Tire

The year was 2000 and I used to travel throughout the U.S. for work several times a month. It was on one of those trips that I fell in love with Fat Tire Beer.

It was always such a treat to find it on one of my trips (That and Kilkenny which is still superhard to find). At the time it wasn't available in Madison or Minneapolis, much less Wausau. In fact, it wasn't until late last year that the local distributer picked it up. Of course I was pregnant at the time so it didn't do me much good. But. . . now that I've had sweet EllieLouLou I can partake in a delicious Fat Tire again!

Product: Papers- Jenni Bowlin, Jillibean Soup, Cosmo Cricket. Alphas- Heidi Grace, Scenic Route. Labels- Scenic Route

Eleanor Margaret at 5 Months

*Loves her Mama. She just lights up when she hears my voice. I LOVE it.
*Weighed 17 lbs and was 25.75 inches at her 4 month appointment. She's a long kid.
*Falls asleep on her own around 7 p.m. and sleeps until 6 a.m. So nice.
*Now takes all her naps in her crib. A very nice change. I haven't needed the wrap in weeks.
*Is eating cereal and just started some veggies this week. I think her older sisters are more jazzed about it than she is.
*Sticks her tongue out like a little lizard.
*Loves to laugh for Dad. Or when Scout gives her zerberts on her belly.
*Rolls over both ways but prefers to scoot around on her back in a circle.
*Wearing 9 month clothes and size 3 diapers
*Is a very smiley baby. You just want to smooch on those cheeks.
*Still sucks her thumb
*Bennet likes to tell everyone she meets that she has a cute little sister named Ellie.
*Scout calls her Goose.

Scrapfreak's July Kit- Summer Lovin'

This was my first month designing for Scrapfreak and it was So.Much.Fun!!! Just check out the bright, summery colors. I'll admit this was a bit outside my comfort zone but I like how things came together.

I love that I was able to complete 5 layouts. One for each of the girls plus one for me :)

Summer Lovin'





TITLE: We Call You
Journaling: At 4 months you already have nicknames that will stick.

TITLE: Right Now
Journaling: Losing baby weight. Singing along to the GLEE soundtracks, Addicted for Facebook, Drinking Summer Shandy, Still pondering the meaning of the LOST finale. Loved that show, Kissing on Ellie, Reading 'The Girl Who Played With Fire', Excited for Brett & Caitlyn's wedding, Looking for a job, Wishing for a lazy, memorable summer.

TITLE: Gake Up
Journaling: Looking good in my 'gake up' You are one cute disaster.

TITLE: So Cool

Journaling: Chillin' with a lollipop in the backyard sun. 04/10

TITLE: Teeny Bikini

Journaling: Water, sun & fun at the Splash pad means that summer is offically here! You were so happy to wear your flower and bow bikini. You are too cute!

WooHoo Wednesday- 6/23 Rainbow Day

When we woke up today it was rainy and gray so I figured it would be craft/movie day. We hopped in the car and were at Michael's right away at 9 a.m. to buy some supplies.

On the way there Bennet pointed out a big rainbow over Lake Wausau. It was so colorful. She said, "Mom- where's the unicorn at the end of the rainbow? I want to slide down into the money and see the unicorn" No idea why she thinks there is a unicorn there.

At the store she picked out Rainbow stickers and that sealed it- today was going to be Rainbow Day.

By the time we got home it was sunny. Go figure. After lunch the big girls had giant lollipops. Sticky gooey messes. (I need to modify my camera because all the photos are fuzzy. Weird!)

After quiet time it was time for a project. We made Corn Syrup Paintings. It was sticky and fun. Between the lollipops and paint they were a sticky mess. You should have seen the girls faces when I told them they could eat the paint :) It's all glossy when it dries.

I did this one

And then- as if that wasn't enough- we played outside some more. AND we went to Grandma Sweeney's for a quick picnic dinner with my nieces Mallory, Meghan and Morgan. Too much fun!!

Here is a photo of Ellie too. She's always along for the ride and we're lucky she's so flexible. It allows the big girls to enjoy WooHoo Wednesday's to the fullest.

I Simply Adore You

When I took this photo of Ellie I immediately knew that I wanted to print it in a larger size. I had it printed at ScrapbookPictures. They do a great job and are very reasonably priced. This was printed as an 8 x 12.

TITLE: I Simply Adore You
Journaling: Your eyes up to the sky taking it all in. 04/10


Product: Jenni Bowlin alphas, American Crafts alphas, October Afternoon papers and journaling spot, Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Constant

Scout loves Ellie. And Ellie is really starting to light up when Scout plays with her. Not so much when she gets stepped on though.

Scout has heard me call Ellie a 'silly goose'. Now she just calls her Goose. The other morning she went into her room and said, "Hi Goose- good morning" I think it could be a nickname that sticks.

TITLE: Constant
Journaling: There is no denying that Scout is your biggest fan. Your constant. Always kissing, hugging and patting your tummy. You are her baby Ellie goose and she loves you.