Micah's dressing himself

Well actually he's been dressing himself for quite a while now, but occassionaly he just can't get it right. He came in so frustrated the other day and "Needed Help Mom, NOW!" I just had to giggle and before I could fix him up I had to tacke a picture and giggle.

The latest adventure

So the latest thing to happen was a kitchen fire. I put on a teapot for tea and went outside to play with Micah for a few. without going into all the details because I don't feel like typing it all out :) The house was filled with smoke and there were flames in the kitchen. The smoke was too thick that after a minute of trying I had to go out and call the fire department.

We spent six hours last night cleaning. There was a layer of soot on EVERYTHING and the whole house reeks of smoke ~ Giving me a headache. So these are the pictures after we scrubbed it. The tile is burned, the cupboards are burned and the floor is burned. Then the walls & cabinets above are blackened from smoke and bubbled.

It could have been A LOT, A LOT worse, but it was still very scary to experience.

Petals LO

I know another LO, I need to do an update on the family soon! It's coming I promise. Lot's of stories to share :)


Papers
Weather Neutrals by Anna Aspnes (designerdigitals.com)
Captured with love by Kasia Designs (catscrap.com)

Paint circles:
Amber Clegg (scrapartist.com)

Stitches
Amy's Stitches by Syrin (catscrap.com)

Flowers
Accessorized Paper Flowers by Leora Sanford (littledreamerdesigns.com)

Alpha
Grocery Bag alpha by Leora Sanford (littledreamerdesigns.com)

Font
ck serendipity

Journaling:
You love picking me flowers. All things nature you adore. My world is filled with the beautiful gifts you present to me and I wouldn’t change that for the world. Keep on letting me see the world through your eyes. You help me stop and smell the roses.

My girl LO

Here's another one. I've got to submit my application by the 25th so I'm trying to fill up my gallery with all the pages that have been in my head. So here is another one :)




All paper & embellishments:
Shabby Crib kit by Vinnie Pearce (catscrap.com)
Alpha:
White Alpha by Scarletheels (catscrap.com)

Journaling:
Oh how you loved your Lainie Boo when she joined our family. You called her “Waina” and wanted to hold your “Waina” all the time. We used to have to lock the door to our room when she was sleeping in the cradle in there. Because you would go and try to open the door, if you got it open you would just go and grab her out of the cradle. We found you once dragging her down the hallway and you were so proud of yourself. When Waina got older and was sleeping in her crib in the same room with you, we often had to intervene after bedtime. You would go get in her crib and jump around playing with her. We would hear these huge belly laughs coming from both of you in that room. You’ve adored your sister from the moment she came home. I hope it never changes.

Eldest LO

I've been scrapping like made in attempt to make it on my dream creative team. Here's my latest one.

Stitching
Essential Stitches1 by Syrin (catscrap.com)

Frame
Afternoon Cha By Creashens (catscrap.com)

Papers:
Explore Solids by Catrine (catscrap.com)
As I am kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)
Astrid collaboration kit (catscrap.com)

Overlay:
Tatered 2 by Lynn Marie (catscrap.com)

Alpha
In the news Alpha by Scarletheels (catscrap.com)

FOnt:
Danette

Journaling
It’s
tough
to be the
oldest in the
family. To have
to be more reposible
For your parents to have
high, high expectations of
you. You’re almost like a
practice child, we’re llearning
along with you as we’ve never done this before either. It’s tough to have younger siblings bothering you and always getting into your things. It’s tough, we know it is.But you rise to the challenge, you are kind & compassionate with your siblings. you
give Mom & Dad grace when we make
mistakes. You are reliable and
resposible. You rise to the
expectations put upon you
you excel in your school
work and don’t complain
We are so proud of the
young lady you have
become and the
effort you put
out. You are
a more than a
blessing
to us and
we love
you.








I've been scrapping like made in attempt to make it on my dream creative team. Here's my latest one.

I am pathetic especially considering the friend that I got this link from can type 87 wpm. Seriously ~ did I ever got to typing class??

36 words

Typingtest

How fast are you?

Siblings LO

Papers;
Afternoon Cha kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)
Natural harmonies 2 by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Overlay
Tattered Overlays 2 by Lynn Marie (catscrap.com)

Green Stamps:
Bye Bye Birdie kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Red flourish:
Bye Bye Birdie kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Red branch:
Bye Bye Birdie kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Frame:
As I am kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Title Alpha:
Bye Bye Birdie kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Font:
CK Renaissance

Photo:
Jen Stewart Photography

Journaling:
Sure there’s the ocassional bickering and arguing . . . some days it doesn’t feel occasioanl. But overall you love each other and look out for one another. You take the time to stop and examine your brother when he says something hurts. You just care. It’s important to love each other because you’ll have one another forever. Siblings are a gift from God.

Summer Dreamin LO

This is probably one of my favorite Layouts I've ever made. I just love it!!!



Papers:
Afternoon Cha by Creashens (catscrap.com)

Brushes:
Stamped Block no2 by Katie Pertiet (DesignerDigitals.com)
Snap Shot frames by Rhonna Farrer (twopeasinabucket.com)

Fonts:
One Fell Swoop
CK magnificent

Photo by Jen Stewart Photography


Journaling
This is my favorite picture of the summer. It just says carefree to me. The little bit of dirt on you barefeet with your white flowing skirt. Only in childhood can you truly be this
carefree. Times are quickly changing my girl. You are entering fifth grade and it seems like a lot of changes have come about. It makes me wonder how many more prefect carefree summers you have ahead of you. It makes me want to keep you little my girl. But the changes are coming.

Lainie singing

Lainie Boo learned Jesus Loves me with hand motions at school. It's too cute so I had to record it. My favorite part is when she sings "Little Ones to him Below"

One of a kind LO

I haven't scrapped just for fun in a LONG time. I've been doing lots of designing for other people and still have a lot to do . . . but I just wanted to play and get my hands dirty tonight. SO here you go. I used another picture from Jen's photoshoot a while back.



Papers, frame, stitched flowers, buttons from Afternoon Cha kit by Creashens (www.catscrap.com)
Border stitch by Syrin (www.catscrap.com)
Alpha is Dusty Blue Chipboard alpha by Katie Pertiet (www.designerdigitals.com)

Journaling :
My little doll, how much joy you bring to so many people
You have that goofy smile and quirky sense of humor.
People fall in love with you instantly - you just capture their hearts.
I love to watch you interact and I smile at your goofy jokes.
you have so much to offer this world and I’m so thankful
for how God made you

A WHILE back I spent an evening at the river with my BFF, and her children. The Bell Family.
She wanted to get some photos of the littles (who are not so little anymore) for her hubby's birthday. So we headed out to the river for some shots. Here are a few of my favorites and then there's a slide show to see the rest. It's very poor quality and IRL the pictures are quite nice ~ not blurry like the slideshow :)

My Zaiah boy

SEVEN years ago today this little dude came on the scene and changed our lives forever. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY my big guy. I love you so VERY much. Thanks for rockin' my world and I thank God for you so many times a day . . . more than I can count.

My current favorite song

New LO

Alphabet:
Slim & Trimmed Alpha by Birgit Kerr
Brushes:
A La Mode Brushes by Mary Ann Wise (designerdigitals.com)
On the Edge Flourishes3 by Katie Pertiet (Designerdigitals.com)
Swirly Doodles By Meredith Fenwick
Frame:
Photo Edges by Something Blue Studios
Paper:
Believing in you kit by Weeds & Wildflowers (scrapartist.com)


Journaling
Nothing says summer like an ice cold, sweet, dripping & melting popsicle. You ran sissy’s jogathon with her this year and you were rewarded by Mrs. Marques with what you called a popsipickle. You savored each and every bite. Most of it ended up in your tummy but the rest was on your face.

A simple LO

Here's a simple Layout I used to teach Christian some tricks in photoshop:

Point Reyes Camping 2008

Well we finished up another fabulous camping trip with Mammy & Grumps in Point Reyes, CA.
The kids had so much fun and I swear they were smiling and happy the whole time. Ev & I both felt like we were free to completely enjoy them and had so much fun doing so. This was the first year in our 7 year tradition that no one needed naps. It was so nice and I was able to really enjoy their ages. Whereas in the past it hasn't been as much fun with a baby :) The kids picked up some neat new tricks from Grumps their favorite being the Mariachi impression he did of our Mexican camping neighbors from last year. Really quite hysterical, If I had a Mic I'd capture it for you all to hear. I caught Micah singing "Yo no Tengo tu Amore"

We arrived on Wednesday after an early start (10 am) and set up camp. While Ev, Mammy & Grumps were setting up the site I was on kid patrol. The campsite was fairly deserted and they got to ride their bikes all around and go to the playground on their own. Then we discovered ripened blackberries on the bushes that ran behind our site and down to the little stream. The kids picked and ate, and then picked an ate. They were purple by the time camp was set up. We just chilled out for the rest of the day and had dinner, s'mores, etc.

Before the camping trip I was very thankful that Micah had not potty trained because I would rather change diapers then troop up to the bathroom a million times a day. Micah on the other hand had different ideas and went the entire day with out a single accident. He quickly acclimated to peeing in the bushes and continued to do so all through out the trip. He's been in big boy underwear since we got back.

Thursday we woke up and get everyone dressed and packed up lunches for a trip to Muir Woods (a new addition to our trip). It was so beautiful and peaceful there among the redwoods ~ almost made me want to hug a tree! They had this AWESOME treasure hunt that guides you through the paths and makes you read the signs to find letters to a clue. The treasure hunt book would tell you to take 30 paces and find a tree with a cave then read the sign and find on the third line, fourth word, third letter. Then you write down the letter. It was so informative and enjoyable as we hunted. At the end of the path you have to use your clue to find a hidden treasure box. The kids LOVED it and I highly recommend it to all families!

Friday we went and got oysters & clams and then hit the Beach (Limantour?) but it was beautiful. We ran and tried to beat the waves and Micah in particular laughed & laughed as he ran with Grumps. Then we headed back to the site where Ev & Grumps shucked oysters for eating raw & grilling and Mammy steamed clams in this AMAZING beer concoction. We had a fan-tabulous dinner and then showered & relaxed for the rest of the night telling stories around the campfire.

Saturday we went wine tasting (which was pretty fab too) and then headed off to drakes beach where the kids played in the sand, built sand castle, climbed on rocks and overall had a great time. We topped it off with Hot Chocolate in the cafe and then headed back to camp for our last night. I was coming down with a cold and wasn't feeling the hottest. We had S'mores and relaxed by the campfire. We had some pretty crummy neighbors that pulled in that night and built this HUGE bonfire that was killing the trees in their site. The only thing good about those neighbors was the guitar. He played and sang beautifully ~ in fact he sang the song in my slideshow at the end of the post and it really made Ev & I want to learn the guitar.

Sunday Ev woke up feeling crummy and we were pretty grumpy and ready to head home. The three of them packed up camp while I played with the kids at the campground. It took forever to take down our Taj MaHal of a tent which is ginormous! And then we headed home to unload and do tons of laundry.

Here's a slideshow of our adventures!

Can you spot the kitty?

The other day the kids were packing for our camping trip and gathered up all their webkinz on the couch. Tiny (our kitty) climbed into the pile and made herself a spot. She is really a character and fits in with our family perfectly. She has the Siamese smarts (she plays tag with the kids) without any of the siamese snootieness. (I know ~ it's not a word.)

What Lainie did the other night!

We were getting the kids ready for bed after their baths the other night when I heard Lainie whimpering in the bathroom, then full blown crying. I wandered in and found that she had twirled a comb in her hair all the way up to the scalp. I tried getting it out for a few minutes but it was so tangled and knotted that I decided we probably needed to just cut it out. Ev, usually the voice of reason and with a whole lot more patience for this stuff than I usually have, worked on it for a while and was finally able to free the comb. I came to my senses and took a picture about halfway through him working on it. It was MUCH worse in the beginning :)

My First OOB

I am SOOOOO Excited! This is my first attempt at an OOB (out of box extraction in Photoshop) and I think it turned out AMAZING!



Paper
Explore Solids Kit by Catrine (catscraps.com)
Weathered Neutrals kit by Anna Aspnes (designerdigitals.com)

Stitches
As I am kit by Creashens (catscrap.com)
Saffron Villa kit by Anna Aspnes (designerdigitals.com)

Frame
BUtterfly kisses by Rhonna Farrer (twopeasinabucket.com)

Ribbon
Odaddy collaboration (catscrap.com)

Flowers
Beth Kit by Lynn Grieveson (designerdigitals.com)

Buttons
Nanyang by Lynn Grieveson (designerdigitals.com)
French Summer kit by Lynn Grieveson (designerdigitals.com)
Nelly kit by Lauren Reid (littledreamerdesigns.com)

Lace
Lacey Days by Kate Teague (twopeasinabucket.com)

Font
CK love note


Journaling
I love the way Mrs. Stewart captured your interactions on this day. You love one a nother and you are always your best playmates.

Killer Video

Tash is loving Vampire Weekend too and tipped me off to their video on you tube. LOVE IT!

911 call

I know, I know it's staged. But it still cracks me up :) Both Mammy and Ev sent me this today ~ gotta share it!

Chicken Fights and New Music (For real this time)

My sister and her 3 girls were in town a few weeks back. One of the days they were here we went over to Mom & Dads with them and Chicken Fights quickly began. I have 4 brothers. It started out with the twins as the "horses" and then Tom got a "rider" and then Tev hopped in with a rider too. The cousins always have a great time together. Between my sisters, Aunts & cousins all the kids have someone close in age to play with.



Tahlie going down ~ of course Jordan won!
The victory dance:
Taur & Tom with Alorah & Zaiah ~ not sure who won this battle.



And then there were THREE horses & Riders


Eventually there were 4 horses and riders involved. I think Jordan still took them all :)


Lasly I know I posted a week or so ago that I had new music up on the blog but for some reason it wouldn't all upload. So I just spent awhile and got it all uploaded. One of my favorite groups that I just discovered is "Vampire Weekend" (Micah digs them too) Check them out on the right ~ their songs are 03. A-Punk and 11. The kids don't stand a chance. You should listen to them all though ~ all my current favs are in there :)

Lainie's First Day LO

I've been scrapping up a storm lately. So last night I took the pictures of Lainie's first day of school and combined it with the poem I found on digishoptalk.com to make her a page of her first day of school.




Paper:
Sock Monster Finds 2nd set of solids girls by Jen Wilson (JenWilsonDesigns.com)
Frames:
Stacked Photo Clusters by Katie Pertiet (www.designerdigitals.com)
Flowers:
Happy kit by Julia Makotinsky (littledreamerdesigns.com)

Journaling:
I Trust You'll Treat Her Well
Author: Victor Buono

Dear World:
I bequeath to you today one little girl...in a crispy dress...with two brown eyes...and a happy laugh that ripples all day long.. and a flash of light brown hair that bounces in the sun when she runs.
I trust you'll treat her well.

She's slipping out of the backyard of my heart this morning...and skipping off down the street to her first day of school. And never again will she be completely mine.
Prim and proud she'll wave her young and independent hand this morning and say "Goodbye" and walk with little lady steps to the schoolhouse.

Now she'll learn to stand in lines...and wait by the alphabet for her name to be called. She'll learn to tune her ears for the sounds of school-bells...and deadlines...and she'll learn to giggle...and gossip...and look at the ceiling in a disinterested way when the little boy 'cross the aisle sticks out his tongue at her. And now she'll learn to be jealous. And now she'll learn how it is to feel hurt inside. And now she'll learn how not to cry.

No longer will she have time to sit on the front porch on a summer day and watch an ant scurry across the crack in the sidewalk. Nor will she have time to pop out of bed with the dawn and kiss lilac blooms in the morning dew. No, now she'll worry about those important things...like grades and which dress to wear and whose best friends is whose. And the magic of books and learning will replace the magic of her blocks and dolls. And now she'll find new heroes.

For five full years now I've been her sage and Santa Claus and pal and playmate and mother and friend. Now she'll learn to share her worship with her teachers ...which is only right. But no longer will I be the smartest woman in the whole world. Today when that school bell rings for the first time...she'll learn what it means to be a member of the group...with all its privileges and its disadvantages too.

She'll learn in time that proper young ladies do not laugh out loud...or kiss dogs...or keep frogs in pickle jars in bedrooms...or even watch ants scurry across cracks in sidewalks in the summer.
Today she'll learn for the first time that all who smile at her are not her friends. And I'll stand on the front porch and watch her start out on the long, lonely journey to becoming a woman.
So, world, I bequeath to you today one little girl...in a crispy dress...with two brown eyes...and a flash of light brown hair that bounces in the sunlight when she runs.

I trust you'll treat her well.

"Our life" scrapbook album

THIS IS AMAZING!!! I am so going to "scraplift" this idea!!!
She made a scrapbook out of a LIFE game board. You could absolutely find one of these at a thrift store or garage sale. Hmmm . . . I'm going to make a mini album for the school charity auction. Maybe I should make this . . . I think it would get some bids . . . I'd bid on it anyway :)




Here are the instructions to make it.

Sisters LO

Paper
Sakura Spring kit by Annie Manning ~ Paint the moon designs (Oscraps.com)

stitches
Essential Stitches 1 by Syrin (catscrap.com)

Ribbon
Ultimate Flat Pack by cinnamon designs (cinnamon-designs.com)

Font
CK DOuble Mou

Frame:
Stacked Photo CLusters #2 by Katie Pertiet (designerdigitals.com)

title alpha:
scratchy alpha by cinnamon designs (cinnamon-designs.com)

Photos:
by Jen Stewart Photography

Journaling
She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who
sees you at your worst and
best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. - Barbara Alpert

Unbelievable LO

Paper
These Little Moments kit by Lisa Sisneros (littledreamerdesigns.com)

Stitching
Essential stitches 1 by Syrin (catscrap.com)
Stitches shapes by Syrin (catscrap.com)

Title
Crackled Alpha by Aja Abney (scrapartist.com)

Flowers
Beth Kit by Cori Gammon (designerdigitals.com)

Paint
Messy Paint Smear by Michelle Martin (scrapartist.com)

Staple:
RAD collection by Kim CHristensen

Journaling:
Do you know how amazing you are.
Truely?
Do you know how your inner beauty shines through in everything you do?

New Year of school , New Glasses and new music

In anticipation of school starting we always go through all the exams. The kids see the doctor for their physicals, they see the dentist for a cleaning and they do their annual eye exam in the weeks before school starts. This year Alorah was complaining about headaches when she reads so I made sure to mention that to Uncle Terry (Our optometrist ~ a very close friend of Ev's dad's). Uncle Terry said Alorah had a TAD bit of far sightedness, so small that he said we could either choose to get glasses or see if it corrects itself. Since I've been hearing the headache complaint for quite awhile I decided we should do the glasses and see if that helps, because she would only complain when she was reading a book for a longer period of time. The glasses have helped her and she is thrilled with them. She picked these pink frames that I just think are adorable on her!

As you read in the post below, Wednesday was the first day of school. We always get new shoes for school and a new outfit, and then the morning of, we take pictures out by the post in the front yard. Apparently the tree out front grew by leaps and bounds this year because the morning of ~ the tree blacked out all the kids and the pictures turned out horrible. So I made Ev climb up and pull down the branch so it didn't block the kids faces. He moaned and complained about it but did it, so now the kids are all squinting into the sun :) I really need to learn more about metering . . . JEN???

Here's Isaiah all spiffy and shiny in his new clothes, shoes & bookbag (more on those later)
Here's Isaiah's first friend that he ran into from last year, T.
Alorah all pretty in her new dress, shoes & spiderweb hairdo.
Seeing one of her best friends first thing that morning.
The 5th grade girls (quite a few of them)


Oh and as for the new music, I posted some new songs over on the right ~ for those of you that groove to my tunes. For those of you that don't . . . too bad for you :)

My Baby Girls First Day of Kindergarten

Today was my baby girls first day of kindergarten. I thought it would be a very sad day but I was fine. I didn't cry as we took her to classroom. I didn't cry when I left her sitting at her desk as she waved goodbye and gave her daddy a thumbs up sign. I didn't cry as I pulled away from school. I was fine all day and even laughed as I picked her up from school. I asked her if she loved kindergarten and she replied "not really". Then she changed her mind and filled us in on her day. I did great today until I read this poem. Then the reality sunk in that she was no longer mine, that I was now sharing her with the world, and I sobbed.


I Trust You'll Treat Her Well
Author: Victor Buono

Dear World:
I bequeath to you today one little girl...in a crispy dress...with two brown eyes...and a happy laugh that ripples all day long.. and a flash of light brown hair that bounces in the sun when she runs.
I trust you'll treat her well.

She's slipping out of the backyard of my heart this morning...and skipping off down the street to her first day of school. And never again will she be completely mine.
Prim and proud she'll wave her young and independent hand this morning and say "Goodbye" and walk with little lady steps to the schoolhouse.

Now she'll learn to stand in lines...and wait by the alphabet for her name to be called. She'll learn to tune her ears for the sounds of school-bells...and deadlines...and she'll learn to giggle...and gossip...and look at the ceiling in a disinterested way when the little boy 'cross the aisle sticks out his tongue at her. And now she'll learn to be jealous. And now she'll learn how it is to feel hurt inside. And now she'll learn how not to cry.

No longer will she have time to sit on the front porch on a summer day and watch an ant scurry across the crack in the sidewalk. Nor will she have time to pop out of bed with the dawn and kiss lilac blooms in the morning dew. No, now she'll worry about those important things...like grades and which dress to wear and whose best friends is whose. And the magic of books and learning will replace the magic of her blocks and dolls. And now she'll find new heroes.

For five full years now I've been her sage and Santa Claus and pal and playmate and mother and friend. Now she'll learn to share her worship with her teachers ...which is only right. But no longer will I be the smartest woman in the whole world. Today when that school bell rings for the first time...she'll learn what it means to be a member of the group...with all its privileges and its disadvantages too.

She'll learn in time that proper young ladies do not laugh out loud...or kiss dogs...or keep frogs in pickle jars in bedrooms...or even watch ants scurry across cracks in sidewalks in the summer.
Today she'll learn for the first time that all who smile at her are not her friends. And I'll stand on the front porch and watch her start out on the long, lonely journey to becoming a woman.
So, world, I bequeath to you today one little girl...in a crispy dress...with two brown eyes...and a flash of light brown hair that bounces in the sunlight when she runs.

I trust you'll treat her well.

All about US album

I've gotten a few requests for info on my All About US album that you can see here on Jen's blog. Some of you want the questions from the album. You set up the album with two sets of the questions, the page on the left "His" and the page on the right "Hers". The questions were inspired by Lisa Bearnson and a CKC album she did a few years back. Just copy and paste if you want to use them :)

PAGE TITLE: Vital Statistics

Full name:

Date of birth:

Place of birth:

Current occupation:

Height:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Secret birthmark/mole:

Shoe size:

Favorite color:

PAGE TITLE: Let’s Get Personal

Cutest nickname:

Random act of kindness:

Favorite inside joke:

Ticklish spot:

Words I love to hear:

Quirks:

Hidden talents:

Bad habits:

Pet Peeves:

Best feature:

PAGE TITLE: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

The Details:

What I really thought:

PAGE TITLE: Playtime

Best party ever:

Favorite plaything:

Favorite play place:

Most expensive toy:

Favorite funny face to make (see picture):

Favorite play clothes:

Favorite dumb joke:

Favorite board game:

Sport I’m best at:

Sport I’m worst at:

PAGE TITLE: WE ARE IN THE MOOD FOR FOOD

Favorite late night munchie

Favorite fast food

Favorite ethnic food:

Most romantic restaurant:

Mom’s best recipe:

Favorite guilty pleasure:

Favorite food on a stick:

Yummiest candy bar:

Favorite cereal:

Worst Restaurant:

Strangest food ritual:

Favorite Drive thru:

Food that reminds me of me:

Food that reminds me of you:

PAGE TITLE: World Records

Longest time one of us kept the other waiting:

Most expensive traffic ticket:

Longest time apart:

Longest day:

Shortest night:

Scariest close call:

Most embarrassing moment:

Best apology:

PAGE TITLE: Stranded on a deserted Island

Book I’d miss the most:

Food and drink I’d crave:

Cd I’d hate living without:

Friend I’d want to talk to:

Hygiene product I’d miss:

Who I’d want to save us:

What I’d like best about it:

What I’d like least about it:

Tool I’d need most often:

Magazine I’d want:

What I’d be most afraid of:

How long would I be stranded:

What would get on my nerves:

What I’d do when I first got home:

PAGE TITLE: Favorites

Favorite holiday:

Favorite book(s):

Favorite Tv show:

Favorite movie(s):

Favorite song(s):

Favorite website:

Favorite thing I ever made:

My favorite thing to do when it’s quiet:

Favorite weather:

Favorite car:

PAGE TITLE: Little known Facts

Jobs I’ve had:

What I always wanted to be when I grew up:

One thing I’ll never throw away:

Something I wish I could throw away:

My most treasured personal possession:

Something that triggers a memory:

Something I’m embarrassed to admit I like:

My favorite thing about my spouse:

My dream vacation:

PAGE TITLE: Stepping out

My idea of a perfect evening:

Couple we enjoy doubling with:

Favorite “stepping out” attire:

My idea of a classy place:

My idea of a real dump:

My favorite public display of affection:

I’m never too tired to:

My favorite way to start the evening:

My favorite way to end the night:

My idea of staying out late:

I use a program called ACDSee 10 Photo manager to organize my 47 gigs of digital scrapbooking supplies. This program is amazing. I allows mt to place tags on each piece of my kits ~ brads, paper, stitches, frames, etc. Then rather than weeding through 47 gigs to find a purple brad or a staple. I just click staple and they all come up. Amazing program, but it takes quite a bit of time to create your system and then file all your product into that system. I THINK i'm done!

All of it tagged :) Now there's no excuse not to scrap!