What a day!

Yesterday I got to spend a day in preK. What a long 2 1/2 hours THAT was! lol I have great respect for Mrs. Snow. I took some pictures in class but don't know what the parents would say about me posting them so here are a couple of Hailee in her classroom. It was a fun day really. Wow, do they sing a lot. I didn't realize that you could sing just about anything to the tune of "Farmer in the Dell" lol. But, that's probably why Hailee knows her months and is getting better about days of the week. Now if I could just have Mrs. Snow sing a song about not coloring on anything but paper and not cutting hair we'd be good to go! (yes, Hailee cut her hair yesterday..this is the 2nd time!!!)

And now here is a new picture of Braden. He has 2 teeth now. Boy are they hard to photograph. Why does the camera add 10 pounds but only show part of the teeth??? lol

Happy 10th My Love!

Today, Darren and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Wow, I can still feel the butterflies in my stomach from our wedding day. I love him more now than I did then, and I didn't think that was possible. We have 2 beautiful children, a home, and a wonderful life together. I have so enjoyed the ups and downs of the first 10 years and am looking forward to the next!

Darren, I love you, more and more everyday.

GET YOUR FALL FREAK ON CROP!!!

October 27-29th!!!!!

We're having a Fall crop for everyone and we've got some fun things in store! Get your scissors, adhesive, paper and photos ready because we're kicking things off Friday night. Challenges will be posted and submissions will be judged with winners being announced Sunday night. Tell all your friends, the more the merrier!

Prizes are provided from the following companies:
Kimberly Giarrusso www.purescrapability.com
Pressed Petals
LatinOH
Wubie Prints
SEI
Fancy Pants Designs
Karen Foster
Deco-Pages
Scrapix-Design
Bazzill
Ready-Set-Create
Sassafrass Lass
Cats Pajamas rubber stamps
Peachy Keen Stamps
PM Designs
Magistical Memories
Scrappingham Palace

and more!!!!!

www.readysetcreate.com

A wonderful Sunday.

Yesterday was such a great day! We all went out to lunch and then to Pumpkin Town Pumpkin Patch! Both of the kids had a great time! Braden and I went on a wagon ride with Hailee, he loved when it got bumpy. Hailee got to ride a pony and of course loved that! We took lots of pictures of the kids with pumpkins and here are a few for you to see!

Then for dinner we had a picnic snack dinner in the living room on a blanket while watching Cars. It was a very nice day, just for the family. It's something we don't do often enough.

Cosmo Cricket's 12 Step Program!!

For all of us who can't stop using their product, here's the 12 steps! lol

Step 1: Admit you have a problem.
Step 2: Continue scrapbooking with your current supply of Cosmo Cricket products. If you don't you'll feel guilty for having spent the money on them.
Step 3: Put the pizza man on speed dial.
Step 4: Get your children flip-flops.
Step 5: Have husband watch the movie "Mr. Mom"
Step 6: Join a support group for women like yourself so that you can share your problems and products with each other. Your LSS probably offers a Friday night meeting.
Step 7: Apologize to the people your addiction has hurt by making them a really cute card.
Step 8: Have hair cut short into a hassle-free, 5 minute style.
Step 9: Don't stop scrapping to go to sleep. This will allow more time to use up your current supply, and you won't mess up your 5 minute style.
Step 10: Turn on ESPN, your husband will forget about dinner.
Step 11: Focus on the positive. You are creating something for people you love and neglect.
Step 12: Feed the addiction. Buy Cosmo Cricket products whenever you can, otherwise withdrawal symptoms will set in.

Just another kiddo update!

Isn't this funny? Look at how big Braden is, almost the same size as Hailee! lol

He's got his 2nd tooth coming in, can roll over, and is almost ready to sit up. Once he figures out to not fall forward onto his nose we'll be good to go! lol He's top heavy we say! Understandable considering the way he eats! He loves his oatmeal for breakfast, fruit for lunch, and veggies for dinner. So far nothing he doesn't like!

Hailee had a GREAT review at her parent/teacher conference. She's one of the best class helpers Mrs. Snow has. So for a reward we're taking her to CiCi's Pizza for dinner!

SCRAPBOOK PLAYGROUND CONTEST - THERE'S STILL TIME!!!

Submit your best layout using products from Flair Designs or One Heart, One Mind for your chance to win! Upload directly to the contest gallery. Deadline - October 31st

www.scrapbookplayground.com

My new fave!!!

I have a new favorite layout. But I can't take all the credit! At http://www.scrapbookplayground.com/ we highlighted Lisawd as our October PlayPal! The design team likes to do a scraplift of our playpals and I just love this Lisa's "Fly" layout. You can see it at http://scrapbookplayground.com. So, this is my take on it! I love this photo and am really glad I used it for this layout.Thank you, Lisa, for the inspiration! You rock girl!

The Playground Wants YOU!

We are looking for a guest designer to work with our design team for the month of November! To be considered, upload your 3 favorite layouts that depict your style in our gallery and link them here: http://www.scrapbookplayground.com ! The guest designer will be chosen and announced on October 20th.

Nikki tagged us!

Nikki tagged the girls at www.scrapbookeronline.com and since I didn't know what to post today I figured it would be fun to answer these questions! It's a nice break from talking about the kids! :)

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Montana...I'm just convinced that's where I want to live!

2. What's your favorite article of clothing? Sweaters...sure wish it wasn't going to be in the 90's all week....blech!

3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? Smile....then shoulders...love them shoulders :)

4. What's the last CD that you bought? My mom bought me Alan Jackson's Like Red on a Rose, but I lost it before I could even listen to it :( gotta find that cd...

5. Where's your favorite place to be? if I'm out I like being in a scrapbook store...otherwise I love being home with my family!

6. Where is your least favorite place to be? the ob/gyn.

7. What's your favorite place to be massaged? my back.

8. Strong in mind or strong in body? mind

9. What time do you wake up in the morning? 2am, 4am, 6am, 8am.

10. What is your favorite kitchen appliance? dishwasher...I DO NOT like washing dishes.

11. What makes you really angry? road rage. some people shouldn't be allowed behind the wheel.

12. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? hmmm...tried the clarinet, that didn't work, so I'll say piano.

13. Favorite color? olive green.

14. Which do you prefer...sports car or SUV? SUV, but I don't have either.

15. Do you believe in an afterlife? yes.

16. Favorite children's book? 10 Little Ladybugs; The Spooky Old Tree

17. What is your favorite season? FALL!!!!

18. What is your least favorite household chore? mopping. I don't do it.

19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? invisible...then my kids wouldn't know I'm watching. lol

20. If you have a tattoo, what is it? floral band around my ankle

21. Can you juggle? nope

22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? My Grandma Pudgie. I miss her so much. It's been 3 years and I still cry for her.

23. What's your favorite day? Monday. Darren doesn't work and we spend the day together, usually running errands.

24. What's in the trunk of your car? a stroller and a milk crate with car stuff in it.

25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? well since sushi is RAW FISH and I don't even eat cooked fish, I'll definitely say hamburger!