25 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted in Classes, Family, Uncategorized, Week in the Life 2012
(This is my second post today, check below for my Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger submission!)
Back for day two of Week in the Life and I’m still loving it. So much so that I’m seriously considering Project Life next Year, though I might start that in September as that’s when M starts school – seems like a good point from which to go year to year.
Anyway…. Here are some pics from yesterday!
Enjoy!
S.
24 Tuesday Apr 2012
Posted in Family, Week in the Life 2012
(Note: No Tuesday Techniques this week. I’ll be concentrating on Week in the Life 2012 instead.)
I started Week in the Life 2012 yesterday. This is my first time doing this project and although I was assuming it would be time-consuming, it wasn’t as bad as I was anticipating. Lots of writing and photo taking, though I didn’t take as many pics as I thought I would. I’m still trying to find the right pictures to take – not used to taking shots of my breakfast!
This week is also turning out to be less ordinary than I thought – an unexpected run to the hospital last night since G was complaining of his ear hurting and I wanted to catch any infection early, but luckily, just a bit of redness, nothing serious!
Here’s some of my pics from yesterday from morning to night:
Loving this so far – we’ll see how I feel by the end of the week!
S.
18 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted in Family
He…
dirty nose from digging in the yard
…is not sleeping. Which would be fine if he stayed in his room and didn’t jump on other people to wake them up.
…makes the funniest faces. He’s just like my brother Matthew who was the bane of my existence growing up!
…loves his trucks and cars. He’s such a boy! But he really loves carrying around the tiny ones. He’s definitely mine!
…really is the cutest thing ever. When he’s not being evil, that is!
She…
at the park
…is being somewhat easier to get along with these days. Big sigh of relief here. I was about to donate her to charity…. 😉
…loves writing letters – both the alphabet and ones to mail. She’s getting pretty good at both!
…had her first bike ride yesterday and did really well. She loved every minute of it!
…really is the cutest thing ever. When she’s not whiny, that is!
He…
helping Miss M
…is procrastinating about writing the outline for his Studio Photography 101 Course.
…is itching to go on a long Geocaching spree.
…just bought me a very fancy, very sharp new knife just because. And because I always complain that mine won’t stay sharp. He wins the very nice husband award this week!
She…
selfie...
…is loving that spring has arrived and we can all go outside again.
….is still really enjoying the scrapcave – though the stuff is starting to close in on me again!
…has some new 100% wool felt that I can’t wait to play with!
…thinks that Instagram for Android is the bomb!
She…
napping with the trains
…sleeps in the strangest places.
…loves getting her picture taken.
She…
not pausing a second for the camera
…insists on sneaking into G’s room at night. He hates that.
…hates getting her picture taken.
S.
P.S. Thanks Cathie, for the great recap idea!
14 Saturday Apr 2012
Sorry there was no post on Friday – the 13th hit here with a vengeance!
As promised, here are my 12 on Twelve pictures from Thursday!
From left to right, top to bottom:
1. L and G were superheros today – with mini monster trucks to match!
2. M rocking her new fancy dress again.
3. Photographing the new Paperie April kit – Chevron Chic!
4. Superman G making faces for the camera.
5. M walking home in the rain from C’s house.
6. Taking pics of my Clever Handmade project for The Paperie blog.
7. G doing stickers during nap time.
8. M taking a nap in Mama’s bed during nap time!
9. Ella taking a nap on the stairs and L’s blankie.
10. A very fancy new gift from D – I always complain ours don’t cut. I won’t have that complaint anymore!
11. M modelling her jammies from Uncle Matthew and Aunt Cecilia – she loves them!
12. A late night treat!
This was fun again – thanks Dear Lizzie, can’t wait for next month, it’s a great overview of one day each month!
S.
11 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted in Family
After last week and all the sickness that flooded through here, I was looking forward to a long weekend of well and happy people and, for the most part, I got it – yay!
D was still a bit off his game so on Thursday night and Friday, G and I got to spend some very rare quality time together while M went to Nana’s for the night. We headed to D’s sister’s house Friday afternoon for an early egg hunt and play time with the cousins, then to my Dad’s house for salt fish and brewis, my favourite!
Saturday was our regular crazy day – gymnastics for G, groceries, gymnastics for M, finish errands, and by that time the day is over! Not too hard to get the kiddies in bed though – they knew the Easter Bunny was coming (M did try to stay awake to see him!).
That Easter Bunny is pretty smart and left new Series 6 Lego men and sticker books outside their bedroom doors which meant M and G could curl up in our bed at 6:30 rather than drag us downstairs at that early hour! Finally though, the excitement couldn’t be contained and they took off. I have to say, they were super good at finding their treats and at sharing them. If M saw two chocolates together, she took one and called G over for his. Of course, they had a few other things like colouring books and tiny toys mixed in too.
After the great hunt, we headed to the Bagel Cafe for breakfast as a treat – M loves to eat breakfast in a restaurant – and the kiddies got free Easter pancakes, chocolate with mini eggs baked in!
We had a lazy afternoon, something we never get around here, then headed to my mom’s house for ham dinner. By the time we got the kiddies home and in bed, it was 9:30, way, way, waaaaay past their bedtimes! Suffice it to say, they’re actually upstairs taking naps today!
I did my best to get some pics, but with a girl who hates getting hers taken, it’s always a struggle. Here are the best. Really, I’m not kidding!
You've got to get past the faces pictures first...
Here's the only smiling one - silly bean!
Mr. G, lazing around!
Hope you all had wonderful weekends and enjoyed your Easter! Back tomorrow with some fun Things on Thursday!
S.
08 Sunday Apr 2012
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M: Mama, I want to sleep at Nana’s house.
Me: Not tonight, there’s no spare beds for Ken (he gets kicked out when she sleeps over so M and Nana have the bed to themselves! )
M: Well, he can sleep on the couch!
S.
06 Friday Apr 2012
Since today was a holiday, M. spent part of yesterday and last night with Nana.
And since D. was still sick, that left G. and I alone together. And I realized that I never, *never* have him just on his own.
Last night we went and did some errands, stopped at The Paperie, and had McDonalds for supper – big treat!
Today, we went out and played a bit, then had a long visit with “the trains” as my kiddies fondly call Chapters. They know there are books, which they like to buy and take home, but the big Thomas the Train setup is the main attraction! We got lucky and had the place mostly to ourselves, something that never happens.
While we were there, Nana called and invited us to join her and Molly at a movie, G’s first (Mom, I need the tickets please!) so the four of us met up to watch The Lorax, which was really good! And G. sat through the whole thing, no wiggling or anything!
After the movie, G. and I headed home, while M. stayed with Nana a little longer (we met her later at Aunt Barbara’s house for an early Easter Egg hunt with the cousins). He fell asleep after our long day and had a bit of a nap in the car.
I have one on one time with M. almost every Saturday but I think she’s going to have to start alternating with G. – it was a blast to spend alone time with you, my baby!
S.
19 Monday Mar 2012
This past Friday night I went to a crop at The Paperie – fun, fun, fun as always! I love scrapping with my pals, even if I did drive them crazy this time! You see, I forgot my water bottle so stopped at Tim Horton’s for a drink.
And I got an Iced Cappuccino.
It was big.
Me and caffeine – not such a good mix. Let’s just say that I talked. And kept talking for the whole night. Yup, no more caffeine for me!
I did manage, in between the nonstop chattering, to (almost) complete two layouts for different Dr. Seuss challenges that have been posted in blogworld lately. I came home and did some machine stitching, which added a bit more of what I was looking for, but they both still need a little something. I hate that part. Now I’ll be tearing my hair out trying to find that final perfect touch. Argh.
Anyway, here’s the Studio Calico one – I used the new kit I won, Story Hour.
it is fun to have fun...
When I finally find that last bit it needs, I’ll post it again!
Saturday night, we went to a small house party for a friend’s 40th birthday. Neither one of us were in the mood to go out, but we’re glad we did – we had a great time! Good people, good food, and cake. What more could you need? It was worth the trip out!
Finally, yesterday we went to D’s Great-Aunt’s 90th birthday – good food there too and the kids had fun which makes life easier. It was in the basement of the church, so they played away in the nursery with all the “new” toys they had at their disposal.
On our way home, G fell asleep in the car so he and I had a snooze while D and M fed the ducks, checked a Geocache, and played in the playground.
All in all, a pretty good weekend!
And, to start my week off right, today was the first day of Creative Chemistry 101, a Tim Holtz class through Online Card Classes. Today was awesome – all about different inks, mediums, properties, surfaces, etc. Can’t wait until the techniques start tomorrow!
S.
15 Thursday Mar 2012
Posted in Family, ScrapBook, Things on Thursday...
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American Idol, Joshua Ledet, Kiddies, kids, Paperie, Photo a Day
1. Looking forward to playing with my friends tomorrow night at The Paperie crop night – fun, laughing, scrapping, and food!
2. He may be a devil, but he’s my devil – and a cute one!
G.
3. Posted on Twitter last night that I was starting work on the April LO for the 2012 Yearlong Album. Here’s another (very preliminary) sneak:
April Sneak Peek!
4. Watched American Idol last night – yes, it’s my guilty pleasure! At least this year I have a decent bunch to listen to. Last night, Joshua Ledet. Yup. That’s all I have to say.
5. I’ve been taking a Photo a Day since my birthday and it’s fun to take (usually) bad pics with my phone and an app called Camera360.
Yesterday the prompt was Clouds. This is Newfoundland people, clouds are no problem.
Unless it was yesterday. This is the pic I finally got:
Photo a Day prompt - Clouds
Do you see the clouds? No? That’s what I thought…
6. The cold snap we’re having needs to stop. The kids are going insane being barred up in the house and so, of course, am I!
Right now, they’re running as fast as they can (because they’re cars) around the living room, down the hall, through the kitchen, around the island, and back again. I’m pretty certain there will be tears before it’s over….. UPDATE: Yay! No wipeouts, no tears!
7. In the middle of the car race, I got this pic from the girlies – love those two together. We’re going to miss P so very much. 😦
M&P hugging
S.
14 Wednesday Mar 2012
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I took part in Dear Lizzy’s 12 on Twelve on Monday. Obviously, I took more than 12 pictures, but these were the ones I finally went with, as an overall view of our day:
1. M looking down on me with her “mad face”
2. The forks the kids use every. day. Even for their fruit.
3. Rosie curled up in the middle of the chaos.
4. Ella curled up in the middle of the chaos.
5. M and D in the kitchen after supper.
6. M’s party skirt. Which she wore all day with polar fleece pants – she’ll be a trend setter, that one!
7. G’s blond curls.
8. G eating supper and totally ignoring me!
9. Flowers from my dad and Debbie for my birthday.
10. Raspberry Truffle Blizzards as a late night snack!
11. M looking up at me for a pic, but only because she thinks it’s funny to have me standing right over her with the camera!
12. A selfie, taken in the (very dirty) kitchen window.
It was fun to take a bunch of candids, and not worry about the lighting or anything else. I really didn’t care how good the pictures were, I just snapped them off. I think I’ll have to do this again next month – if I remember!
S.
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