Where did spring break go?

The end of spring break is practically here. It went by much too fast. After DEA was over, we drove home, washed laundry to pack again, and left to drive to TX to visit with my mom and my sister’s family for the week. After a week in TX we drove home in one very long day. The girls have been back at dance as usual this week even though we haven’t had school. I squeeze in a few doctor’s appointments  since we had more scheduling flexibility too, so I still felt like I was running around all of the time :P It’s back to the normal grind of school days and homework starting on Monday. I’ve posted a few pictures from our week in TX at facebook.

We had to find a patch of bluebonnets to take pictures in during our trip to TX over spring break. I guess we were a couple of weeks too early to catch the huge patches of wildflowers, but what we saw was still pretty! 
credits: One More Day and One More Day Addon by Lorilei Murphy at scrapbookgraphics; photo textures used on photo from SkeletalMess and redwolf518
fonts: Natural Script

 
journaling: Grandmama gave Sarah this little piggy for her fourth birthday. Sarah wasn’t very excited about her at first, but that cute little face can’t help but grow on you and she has finally been fully adopted into Sarah’s large plush family. Sarah picked the name Olivia for her (after the books by Ian Falconer) and she has been the companion picked for many trips of late.
credits: It's All For Love by Glam Fairy at scrapbookgraphics; The Fix Jumpers by Crystal Livesay at Digiscrapaddicts; Stick It Dates by Darcy Baldwin at SweetShoppeDesigns
fonts: CK Becky

I didn’t get much scrapping done while we were in TX. This February summary was the only layout I got done during the time we were gone.

credits: 365 Remembered Vol. 2- February Lauren Reid at SweetShoppeDesigns; I Luv U by Mari Koegelenberg at The DigiChick; font: CK Becky

and going back just a bit to vacation in 2008 when we stopped at the Omaha Zoo and the octopus in their aquarium put on a show for us. Usually all you see of an octopus is them hiding in the rocks, but this one was actually swimming around the tank for us.

 
credits: Impressions of the Sea by The Studio Girls at scrapbookgraphics
fonts: Natural Script

This Weekend’s Layouts

I don’t get much scrapping done during the week lately. I’m able to find a few hours on the weekend though somewhere to scrap. With the start of opening number and Dance Quest rehearsals on the weekends during the next couple of months, that may taper off too a bit. I’ve still got costume alterations to take care of for Dance Quest too in the next month- I may even be learning how to sew tutus (I’m not sure whether to be anxious to learn that skill or not LOL).

A rainbow of nature pictures I took during my 2009 P365. LO was inspired by a scraplift I saw of an Ali Edwards LO on the Write.Click.Scrapbook blog. And it made the GSO blog too! 
credits: at scrapbookgraphics: Field Notes by Tangie Baxter, Metallicalpha: Collection by Flergs (2 letters were recolored), 2009 circle from Cherish by Baers Garten, snowflakes from Dream About Christmas by Natali Design, Flying Solo Template B by Hillary Heidelberg; white paper by Jacque Larsen from Scrapping and Snapping at TheDailyDigi; colored leaves by me; purple flowers by Christine Honsinger and LaurieAnn HGD
fonts: CK June Bug Louise

I’m hosting the SBG Frameworthy challenge this week. This is the LO I did for the challenge. It’s inspired by some wall art pieces I saw at Mark’s boss’ house during the office Christmas party in December. credits: Darkroom by Tangie Baxter and DeCrow Designs, Funny Stitches by Natali, Ultimate Staple Collection by Maya; Art Box- Stacking Canvases by Holliewood Studios at oscraps; fonts: LD Old Glory

and SBG has a new designer collab kit out- Impressions of Chocolate. yum!
 
journaling: It was my birthday and when I saw this fudge toffee cupcake in the bakery I had to get it. It was rich and delicious, and all mine!
credits: The Studio Girls’ Impressions of Chocolate; Jumper 14 from Jumpers Bundle 1 to 16 by Crystal Livesay; Estranged by Flergs; I Can See Clearly layer styles by Misty Cato; CK June Bug Louise (font)

P365: October 2009

 
credits: Fright Night by Flergs and Kaye Winieki at scrapbookgraphics.com; 365 Project Templates by Amy Pearson

P365: September 2009

credits: Sweet November by Dani Mogstad at SweetShoppeDesigns; 365 Project Templates by Amy Pearson

Catching Up with Layouts

I’m sitting at a Burger King while the kids enjoy the games and play area here for a while. I keep forgetting that this new computer came with Windows Live Writer and I don’t have to be on-line to work on blog posts!

This last week went by pretty quickly with the usual busyness. Bryce’s report on computers for language arts is done, and his toothpick bridge science project is completed too. Beth’s experiment is underway, and we need to give Carissa’s a try to make sure we will have a little time to do some tweaking if it doesn’t work the first time. Next week the elementary school kids only have 3 days of school for some reason. I can’t figure out why they do the schedule the way the do a lot of the time. I don’t remember having so many days off when I was a kid. Dance classes are going and the teachers are getting the recital pieces polished up as we only have a few weeks left now.

I’ve been meaning all week to get this post written, and so here it is- nothing fancy, just catching up with getting my latest layouts posted.

One of the signs spring is coming is when the fresh strawberries start arriving in the grocery store. We love to eat them fresh!
credits: Victorian Strawberry by Flergs and Kaye Winiecki at scrapbookgraphics.com; Maya's Personal Stash- The Ultimate Staple Collection by Maya at scrapbookgraphics.com; Vellum Date Dots by Ellie Lash at scrapbookgraphics.com; P52 Week 15 template by Tracy Blankenship at FunkyPlaygroundDesigns; fonts: FO Messy Bessy

journaling: All the years I played in the orchestra at church growing up, I never imagined that I would someday be playing for Christian music stars like Steve Green and Michael Card. The best thing about these experiences has been feeling the wonderful sense of worship these men bring to the concerts. They aren’t there to increase their fame and fortune, but to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and to worship and praise Him through their music. it is humbling to be a part of such a mighty worship experience.
credits: Wishing 4 Sunshine Papers, Vintage Labels, Apothecary Journals, Office Dates, and Defined Stamps by Holly McCaig at 2Peasinabucket; Paperborders Volume 9- Music and Sing A Song Alpha by Birgit Kerr at scrapbookgraphics; Date Stamps by Amber Clegg at scrapartist; P52 Week 14 Template by Tracy Blankenship at funkyplaygrounddesigns; fonts: SP Wonderful Wendy, Susie's Hand

The individual pictures of the kids during the Easter portrait session.
credits:Tropicana and For Mellisa (B&W alpha and circles) by Flergs at scrapbookgraphics.com; The Daily Digi Template 5 by Janet Phillips; fonts: snowshoe

The girls literally singing and dancing in the snow/rain last week.
credits: by Dianne Rigdon at scrapartist: Rainy Days Collection- solids, papers, art bits, flowers, bling, and journals frames and mats; Notables Stacks and Frames; Shabby Love Alpha x2 - Black and Cream
Alphapalooza Random Bits1 by Corina Nielsen at funkyplaygrounddesigns; fonts: FO Doodle Dance

journaling: Carissa and Beth have become good friends with Alyssa this year. She lives just a few blocks from us and they often walk to and from school together as well as just hang out together at our house.
credits: Girlfriends- Paperie 2 and Elements by Holly McCaig at 2Peasinabucket.com; Press Plate No. 15 by Paislee Press for PencilLines blog (PencilLines #130) ; fonts: CK June Bug Louise, Gigi

journaling: Beth chose to work with plants for her 5th grade science project. She will be exploring the effects of rooting hormone on geranium leaf cuttings.
credits: Grandma's Garden by Shabby Miss Jenn at scrapbookgraphics; Eye Love You Year Round and Eye Love you Labeled by Berna Datema at scrapbookgraphics; Layered Up in You- Scallops by Lauren Grier at SweetShoppeDesigns;
fonts: FO Weathered and FO Journal Away

journaling: Brenna drew this picture of her and Sarah at school during free-time.
credits: Sparkly Delight and Crumpled Paper Borders Vol 4- Family by Birgit Kerr at scrapbookgraphics; scalloped mat from Drafts & Blueprints Bundle 2 by Tangie Baxter and DeCrow Designs at scrapbookgraphics; Matties Curlers by Corina Nielsen at funkyplaygrouddesigns; fonts: CK Becky

 

A compilation of P365 photos from February to April. This template, made by a fellow SBG crew-mate comes with an awesome action that resizes all of your pictures and puts them in the correct spot.

credits: Angel's World by Line Designs at scrapbookgraphics.com; Heart Template/Action by Arisu at TheDigiChick; fonts: CK Becky

 

and I did this LO last week for the Digi-dares #130 challenge to scrap a layout with no photos and to use a silhouette or outline on your layout. One of those rare quirky ideas I get occasionally when I saw the challenge for the week and I had to go with it. I showed Brenna the LO and told her I made it for her since she still thinks that incident was so funny- she just laughed again, and that is what it is all about.

journaling: July 20, 2007 I took Brenna & baby Sarah to the zoo. Brenna had lots of fun feeding the Budgies seeds on a stick. As we were getting ready to leave, a green bird landed on top of my head, and I couldn’t get a picture because my camera was around my neck. Brenna has no problem reminding me of this time & still laughs about it almost 2 years later!
credits: all at scrapbookgraphics: Bunnies, Bees and the Birds' Big Balloon {A Spring Collection} and Flying Dreams Storybook Papers Collection by Lorie Davison, Crumpled Paper Borders & Templates- Vol10 Children by Birgit Kerr, Text Paths Collection 1 by Jen Caputo; Nikon camera photo found on internet
fonts: CK Becky, Baby Boston

P365: March 2009

credits: Spring Delight by Irene Alexeeva at scraporchard (previously at scrapbookgraphics); 365 Project Templates by Amy Pearson

P365: February 2009

credits: For Mellisa Minikit by Flergs, part of the For Mellisa grab bag that was available during February at scrapbookgraphics.