Some new layouts....

....to share:

And this sweet boy is my nephew, Keeghan. He's already 7 months old. He's so incredibly CUTE! I could take photos of him all day. :)

That's it for me today. I'm off to tackle the mountain of laundry and spend time with my kids before the treachery of work returns tomorrow. Have a happy Sunday.

So Sketchy! Reveal..

I've got another layout I created for So Sketchy! with one of Allison Cope's wonderful sketches! Be sure to check them out - lots of great mojo-flowing goodness!Supplies: Doodlebug flocked pp;Prima pp/epoxy stickers; Jenni Bowlin pp; American Crafts thickers; AC slick writer; Doodlebug brads; MM mini alpha stickers.

It's a dreary, wet day today. Perfect for hanging out at home with the kids. I plan to get a little scrapping in today but that's about it. Oh and I promised the kids I would take them shopping for new a Webkinz each. A good rainy day activity.

I've got this great picture of me and Livi. Okay - she looks great but I love the look on both of our faces and I'm dying to scrap it. Hoping I do it justice.

Life is busy with work and kids and all that they are involved in. I can't believe school is almost done for the year and Bman will be in Grade 3 next year. Time is flying.

I've realized that I have at least 10 layouts I haven't posted yet on my blog. I'll just share a few today and come back over the week to post the others.

The first I created for DT work over at So Sketchy! It's a little simple for me but I like how it turned out:

Supplies: Crate pp/alpha; Prima bling; SR rubs; BG rubs; MM mini letters; KI photo orners; Sharpie pen; Colorbox ink; Rangers stickles.

And the following 2 I created about Brendan's surgery - pre and post. He's doing so remarkably well with that. His thumbs are great and he's pretty much back to normal. Even the scars are almost healed. It's amazing how quickly kids jump back from stuff like that. Very cool. He really only had 2 moments during the whole operation and recovery where he was upset. For the surgery, he walked confidently with the "sleep doctors" to the operating room and jumped up on the bed. He even handed me Paul Bek (his new Webkinz he got specifically for his surgery) and said he didn't need him to stay with him. I took his hand, the anesthesiologist put the mask on his face and he went to sleep easily. After surgery he was great as well (who wouldn't be when you were offered an unlimited supply of popsicles?!). The only time he complained of pain was Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m. He screamed in pain and it took a bit for me to calm him down and convince him the medicine would help him to feel better. Once he agreed and I got some in him and scratched his head, he was calm within 10 minutes. And that is the ONLY time he needed pain meds. The other time he got upset was when his bandages were removed by the nurse/doctor the following Friday. I forgot how stiff and sore he'd be and I didn't think to warn him about that. He was quite upset for a while but calmed down (it helps that he was headed back to school after for a fun-filled open house day). He's a trooper!

Pre-surgery: (I took this photo of Bman in Aug 2008 and never noticed his thumbs at that time...)

Post-surgery:

That's all I've got for now. I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend!

Just Perfect....

That's what my boy is - perfect. Yes, he can be loud, he can be on the Wii too much and fights incessantly with his sister. But deep inside he's the most perfect boy - caring and smart and handsome. :)

This layout is about his First Communion/Confirmation. I just love how this page turned out. I love the Prima stars and the FP jounralling sheets. It makes me happy. What scrapping is truly about. :)

Brendan is going for his surgery tomorrow - so if you pray, please say a few words for him. Or just keep him in your thoughts. We're all a little antsy but I know he's going to be okay. :)

Enjoy the rest of your Thursday....xoxo

Hot new Ottawa store!

I was soooo excited when my friend Carole emailed to let us know about a new store that has opened up in Orleans. I was even more excited when I learned that they not only have a store with amazing prices and hot new products, but there's a message board and gallery to chat and share with too!

Hop on over to The Paper Passion and say hello. I've seen some 'old' friends and met up with some new ones too.

And the best part - Rosa the owner was super quick and helpful in replying to my email about the store. I'm looking forward to picking up my first order. Yes ladies! Free local pick-up!

Ottawa so needs a store with great prices and hot products! (Yes..I'm excited).

For all the details about the new place come on over and say hi. Or send Rosa an email - she is very helpful and accomodating!

Some layouts to share...

..and not much to say unfortunately. The weekend has been very busy and I was hoping for the opposite. I'm going to pretend I don't have to go to work tomorrow..... :)

Two new layouts to share. One of each of my kiddos:

That's it for now. Off to clean up the kitchen and make banana bread. Don't be jealous of my glamorous life! :)

So Sketchy Reveal

Today, Alison Cope posted a very inspirational sketch that I had the pleasure of working with. You can see all of Alison's great sketches at http://www.sosketchy.blogspot.com/. Be sure to check it out - lots of great prizes to boot!

Here is my layout using today's sketch:

Supplies: Bazzill cardstock; Daisy Bucket pp/rubs; American Crafts thickers/chipboard/slick writer; SU punch; Making Memories brads; white signo pen; Creative Chaos journaling spot.

We had a lot of fun celebrating Earth Hour and everything to do with making our earth a 'greener' place to live is something that marks my childrens' generation. They are so focused on it (it's great!).

I'm out. Back soon....hopefully with layouts! :)