there was this one time...

FYI

i know some of my readers don't like me mixing my jac business here but i am pretty darn proud of this, and this is my blog so i really can do whatever i want :)
i just wanted to announce our new { j a c } blog!
i got pretty computer geeky with it, my first experiences with HTML and all that.. it's pretty basic but again, i am pretty darn proud of myself for getting it going. :)
so there you go. with wedding season just around the corner, we thought it'd be nice to give jac some of it's own glory....and we have a boatload of engagement sessions coming up that will go there. this blog isn't going anywhere-- there will still be a massive amount of family photos and scrapbooking over here :)

im little

cleaning out caleb's school work from last week to get ready for this week and came across this:

he is SOOO cute. we talk about him being little but strong :)
when we took him in for his 7 year check up the doc was surprised that he weighed so little.. that he was the average size of a 4-5 year old. our little guy.

happy monday, people!

random hero winner is

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I am here instead of doing my homework, that should tell you everything.

Posted by: Enjoli | May 16, 2008 at 07:36 PM
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thanks for all the super kind comments, guys. i hope to host more hero giveaways in the future :)
enjoli, please email me your addy!

giveaway from hero arts!

the good people over at hero arts generously donated some goodies for me to giveaway! i love the new big design blocks! i used them in the above layout for the background paper and for the big number 2. and their clear design stamps are the best quality. if you haven't checked out their blog, it's definitely worth checking out.. there are some good tips, videos and challenges! and jenniferis just one talented lady! super inspiring! :)

leave me a comment and i'll pick a winner over the weekend! :)

happy friday!

two!

2 new pics of our girl!
one blurry...

one with lovely wind and light...

i forced myself to take some pics this afternoon.
i really don't have much to show- i've been working on some jac stuff and a little scrapping (come back on friday for a giveaway) and getting ready for our trip to italy! we found out we'll be stopping in london for 2 nights so chris and i are just happy campers!

weekend of goodness

i cannot tell you guys how wonderful it's been to get so many ideas for the party. you guys are the best! thank you so much. kira pored through all the comments and dutifully crafted her party itinerary :) i will be sure to let you guys know how it turns out! the internet is awesome. :) xoxo

this weekend chris and i had a super fun engagement shoot... then we went on a date afterwards to celebrate my birthday. we saw 3 movies over the weekend. had pinkberry. had lots of coffee. and celebrated mothers day with our beautiful moms! it was serious goodness overload. :)

now to tackle on my crazy to do list for the week!

party people!

this time next month, she will be THIRTEEN!!!

i need your help!
she's having a sleepover with at least 10 girls and even though they are at the age where they can take care of themselves.. she'd like to have 'activities or games'. im so not a party planner. i can make some paper hats, bake a cake, yeah-- but activities, no. and she didnt go for my idea to scrapbook, LOL.

anyone know of anything that will keep them entertained for the night? i'd be ever so grateful! :)

back to life

we had a gorgeous weekend here in so cal. the weather was delightful and we had 2 of our men come home to us! just thought this one was funny.. it's so papparazzi.. her carrying her gear- trying to stay away from the lens.

with elsie (and many toddlers, i'm sure) there is always a period of reacquainting that needs to take place before full on cuddles are given. uncle's been away at college...

but there were great cheers and a little welcome dance/trot when we picked up daddy at the airport :)

we've had some late nights at the baseball field. it's been exciting and COLD. the weather is rather batty right now.

someone asked me how i get pictures of elsie.. i'd like to say that most of the time she's camera ready. :) this one above is a prime example of bribery. 'snack stand? smile please.' :) but sometimes, as many bribes as i offer, she will not budge. i get this.

me: 'please elsie? turn around, real quick.'  e: 'no. i'm drawing.'
ok fine. i actually like the way this looks anyways :)

 

happy NSD! :)

here are my layouts for the day!

(ohhh this makes me miss you, babe!)

ETA: chat went well. if you want to participate in the chat layout challenge today, you can go go here or here
i'll be picking the winners after 9pm PST so you have lotsa time today!
here are my layouts for the chat :) silly.. i love that show so much (brothers and sisters) 

LOL looking back, i did the first 2 on one day, i was apparently feeling very orange and green.. then i did the next 2 yesterday.. i was feeling very pink and purple, LOL
happy saturday!
was that just way too much scrapbooking talk than you can handle back to back in 2 blog posts?! :)

saturday is national scrapbook day

i still get a kick out of this hobby getting it's own day. LOL
i wanted to give you a heads up that i will be at 2peas tomorrow, saturday- via chat at 9am PST which is 11am CST-- i believe. :) i hope. that's what i'm planning on. LOL correct me if i am wrong :)
anyways.. lots of fun stuff and lotsa new layouts and classes. totally worth checking out. :)
here are my layouts for the may1 gallery. these were done during the rut spell....

happy friday and i hope to see you tomorrow at the chatty chat chat.
:)