Jackson December Daily album 2012 - FINISHED

I am so glad that I am finally posting the video of my December Daily 2012 album.  I finished this album on Jan. 30th.  I have spent the rest of that time trying to figure out how to get the video off my phone and uploaded.  Learned a lot about video size, video compression(not so much), and uploading video thanks to my tech savvy husband ;-).  So excited to finally get this one crossed off the list!  Enjoy!

Funny Moment

Q found out that he was too young to attend a sleepover with his siblings and cousins.  Cam said, "Well at least you will have mom and dad here all to yourself" in an attempt to make Q feel better.  Q immediately replied, "I know, we'll also have a lot of peace and quiet, too!" :-)

Valentine's Day Card and a Funny Moment

I made some Valentine's Day cards for my family yesterday.  I know I could have gone out and bought them each a nice card but I was feeling a little creative.  Besides any opportunity to use up my scrap-stash is a good one, right?  I could have a very lucrative yard sale selling some of my scrapbooking supplies but I am now off the subject:-)......  So here are some pictures of the cards I made.

The card above was for my oldest son.  The paper is from the Cobalt Edition of Project Life.  I also used an Ali Edwards stamp and some washi tape.

I made this card for my daughter.  The paper and the butterfly embellishment are from a Tim Coffey scrapbook kit that I have had for a LONG time.  The metal rim tag is from Making Memories.

This card was for my little guy.  Paper is from the Cobalt edition of Project Life and I just added again some washi tape and the metal rimmed tag.

This card was for my husband.  The paper is from the Clementine edition of Project Life and I also used some American Craft thicker letters and a strip of vellum.  I apologize for the glare, I am still trying to get better at taking clear well-lit photos, so bear with me.

So there you have it!  Four Valentine's Day cards all made in one day.

A Funny Moment|| My oldest son comes home from school and we begin the afternoon routine.  Snacks, talking about his day, what homework he has to do, etc.  My son walks up to me and asks "Mom, have you eaten any of the chocolate covered strawberries Dad got you for V-day?"  I tell him, no I had not.  Now, I am thinking to myself here it comes, he is going to ask me for one of the strawberries.  WRONG!!!!  He then proceeds to ask me, "So mom, are you and dad going to feed each other the strawberries tonight in bed?"  What?!?!  I  am trying so HARD not to burst out laughing because my son did not ask me this question in a jokey-joke type of manner, he had the weirdest look on his face.  The kinda look that says I really do not want the mental picture of what I am asking you in my head any longer, so if talking to you about it will rid me of this image then, Let's Talk!!!  I told him that no we would not be doing that tonight but asked him did the possibility of that happening bother him.  Needless to say, I had a very eye opening and entertaining conversation with my son last night!  Will definitely be adding this story to my Project Life.  

Enjoy the weekend!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

I got up this morning and got the kids up and going for school.  I went downstairs and found this lovely sight on the kitchen counter. 

My sweet husband had left my daughter and I our Valentines Day cards :-).  Did not expect this at all, such a lovely surprise.  My two sons asked "No cards for me/us?"  Uh-oh, did not see this one coming.  So, I just told them that the day was just beginning and that you just never know what is in store.  To myself I am thinking "I will just have to get creative."  So I dropped the older two off at school, came back home and had to have a little chat with the Q-man who was still a little upset about not getting a card.  He says "Dad must love you and RyRy more because he got you both a card."  Sigh.....  I told him of course dad loves him just that he was doing something special for the ladies in his life.  I made him feel better, so Q-man went back to being Q-man.  Spent the rest of the morning making cards for the kids and the hubby.  Hopefully, I will get some good photos to post of the cards for tomorrow...  Got Q on the bus to school and went grocery shopping.  Got home and decided to make these for my babies.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The History Project

An on-line class that I am currently taking is called The History Project by Kerri Bradford.  I am LOVING it!  It is a year long class where every week you receive a topic to write about to document your years as a young adult (years 0-20).  Love this idea of documenting my early childhood/adult years for my children to read and cherish.  Such a great class concept and I also love the fact that my two older kiddies are doing this project with me!  I know that I will absolutely treasure this book at the end of 2013 once all my stories have been documented.  The thought that my children and hopefully future generations will have these stories is a priceless gift.  Thank you Mrs. Bradford!!!  You can read more about Kerri Bradford's class here.

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Of course, I began following Kerri Bradford's blog after finding out she was the designer of the Turquoise Edition of Project Life.   I just so happen to be using the Turquoise edition of Project Life to document 2013. 

Enjoy your evening!!

Today

On this day seventeen years ago, I married the love of my life.  On that cold snowy day, Ryan and I began our lives as husband and wife.  We have had our share of good times as well as bad times but through it all one thing has remained consistent for us - our commitment to one another.  We are by no means a perfect couple, we fight and yell with one another, we disagree on various topics, we do know how to push each other's buttons, and we each make mistakes.  In the end, we always get through it by compromising, letting the little things go, and sometimes just agreeing to disagree.  I know how blessed we are to have found one another.  I thank my lucky stars each and every day for the wonderful man I have in my life.  He chose ME to walk through this life with, to share each and every ordinary moment that makes up our lives, and I him.  In doing so, we have become stronger, more understanding and forgiving of one another, more willing to listen to each other and yes of course, to LOVE each other more.   It is so reassuring and comforting to know that no matter what, the man that I married has my well being at heart, wants to make me happy, and is happy and content to spend his days with me.  So after seventeen years (and three beautiful children), I can honestly say that I want nothing more than what I already have - the gift of love sent to me in the form of my husband, the love of my life.  Happy Anniversary HH!!  XOXOXOXO!!