Time to myself

So tonight Jeff went to a concert and Ellie went to bed around 7, so I pretty much had some time to myself. You always think you'll get more done than you actually do. I had grand intentions of getting 3 pages done... nope. Total count 1, blogs read--- too many to count, ebay auctions looked at - 2, mini kits made by me -1, loads of laundry done - 2. So I guess I was somewhat productive.. just not in my scrapping sense. Here is the one LO I finished for the evening:

(Credits: Laura Alpuche's New Easter Parade Kit found at Scrapdish)

Isn't that the funniest face. I took the pic this evening and I'm not sure what kind of face that is, but I had to scrap it. She is becoming quite the independent little person. Changing her or putting clothes on has become the ultimate wrestling match. I must give her 20 different things to hold and look at, but nope.. nake girl spins around and tries to fall of the changing table. I swear it's driving me nuts... any suggestions????

A New look again!

So I redid my header AGAIN! But this time I really like it much better. I stuck with my chick.. I mean it is me :)

I just watched AI.. they voted Lisa off. I'm not suprised, but it was still sad to see her go. She does have an amazing voice for a 16 year old. I was suprised that Katharine was in the bottom 2 though..

Tomorrow is a sad day. It is my babysitter's last day. She has watched Ellie for the past 8 months and has loved her like her own. She is the sweetest lady (she has 4 grandchildren) and I am going to miss her terribly. She is moving way across town to a brand new home and it's too far for me to take her. She currently lives right across the street from me. I am bummed. We start with a new girl on Monday who lives kind of close, but nothing like across the street. I found her on Craigslist.org, so hopefully it will all work out. Please say some prayers and give good thoughts on Monday. I'm going to be a nervous wreck. This is the one thing I can honestly say I don't like about parenthood.. finding good child care! UGH!!!

I did get another page done... it's Gina Miller's sketch challenge #7. I just love these faces of Ellie's. I used Kimberly Giarrusso's Missy Anne kit found at the Digichick. I didn't even use half of the adorable elements either. There is always next time right!

Happy Birthday to...

(credits: Serenity Kit by Rachel Dickson of Scrapdish)

Jeff!! Yep today he is a big 35!!! Wow it's seems so weird, I mean sometimes I still feel like I'm in my 20s... and then other days, my 80s LOL. No really, it just seems so weird to say 35. When I was young I thought 35 was old.. man I was wrong! We had a great day. We met my brother and parents for lunch and then went to Best Buy for some electronic goodies.. We walked out with 2 movies (Chicken Little & Lady & The Tramp) and 2 xbox 360 games.. (dont' know what they are). Jeff bought himself an xbox 360 the other day so he is hooked. He actually got me a game too but I haven't had time to sit and play it.

Ellie walked up to Jeff today and clear as a bell said, "DADA". It was so cute! I might add that she did say Mama FIRST in the last week too :) Either way it was a great birthday gift for him. Tonight we went to dinner at a new Chinese Food place and it was super YUMMY! I pretty much blew the diet this week.. I'll find out for sure tomorrow! Tomorrow it's back on track!

I need to start making Ellie's invitations. I bought Dani's Clownin Around Kit and it's so stinkin cute! I have the embellishments too. I can't wait to see what I come up with.

So I decided I need a new look for my blog.. and not being html savy I need some serious help. I think I'm sick of my chick.. not that she's not cute, but I think I need something else. So if you have any ideas or suggestions for some easy blogger templates let me know.

We've been busy!

So today was pretty exciting!! First of all I am now an official member of the Scrapdish Creative Team!! Yeah for me! I"m so excited to be working with all of the designer there. I already made my AAM LO with the 3 wishes theme:

(credits: Robin Cabana's Flair Kit found at Scrapdish)

How fun are those colors!! I just love that kit! I'm sure I'll get plenty of use out of it too!!

Yesterday, Jeff and I headed to the design center and picked out some of the stuff for our house! How exciting and yet overwhelming too! It's crazy!! I mean trying to get things to match using just a small sample. Plus you walk in there and of course you totally want to upgrade to the best stuff and then a small voice in your head says, "do you think you are a millionaire" and then you come back to reality. It was fun though and we finish up tomorrow.

Today, Jeff and I headed over to Honda since they totalled (sp?) out his car. He is now the proud owner of a beautiful Honda Accord V6 with navigation. It is so cool. The thing is voice activated and it talks back to you. Jeff was originally going to buy used but I talked him into the newer car. He deserved a new car and knowing Jeff he will drive it to the ground. It's a very cool grey color almost brown even.. here's the picture of it!

It's not the best pic since I took it in the evening, but trust me it's gorgeous inside too!

AI: They voted Kevin off. Thank goodness.. poor kid, but really he had to know he wasn't going to win right?! Next pick off is Bucky.

I watched that show Deal or no Deal last night... that is some crazy stuff. It was almost addicting to watch. Ok off to bed!

Shoot me...

I'm watching Kevin on American Idol and I want to puke! Who is voting for this kid and why do Randy and Paula keep giving him compliments! UGH!!!!!

Chris is awesome as usual!

Pics

So yesterday I was reading Michelle's blog and she had some of the coolest pics that she took with her camera.. especially of our rain here in Az. SOOOOO I decided I would try to take some cool pictures also, so here they are.

Here are some oranges on the orange tree.. which finally has oranges after 3 years :)

Here is the rain coming down into our pool. So these are my attempts to take pics LOL not very good but it was fun trying. I REALLY want to take a photography class and figure out what I'm doing. Went to WW tonight. I lost 1.2 lbs, so I'm down a total of 7 lbs!!!! Yeah for me! So what did I do, I treated myself to some chinese food tonight. The potstickers were wonderful as usual. Tomorrow back to being good!

Busy Bee

So I decided to show my newest creation... I'm calling it "So Girly" because it is! Lot's of pinks and purples. I made most of it tonight.. don't know what inspired it, but I think it turned out pretty good. I still need some MAJOR work on metals, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon. So if you see these leave me a comment and tell me what you think. Not sure what I'm doing with it yet, but I'm sure I'll be giving it out as a prize for something :)

I also made a LO with it.

(Font: Jaynes Print--go figure!!, SP Toby Unleashed & stamped Alpha by Rebecca Digrazzio) I'm a little late in getting her 10 month page done, I mean she's almost 11 months now LOL. I can't get over how fast she is growing up! Ok so I've procrastinated just about everything. I am working on a cute LO with Tania's new kit.. and I just got Heather newest kit tonight too.. so tomorrow it's no excuses. I'm still watching my movie P&P.. love it! Mr. Wickim is so slimy!!! Ahhh and Collin, he's definately eye candy and he looks so young in this. Ok off to finish a few things. Good night!

Design bug has hit!

Holy cow.. what am I thinking??? I've totally been hit by the design bug!! Like I think I can design digital papers??? LOL So instead of getting my gazillion pages done, I managed to make 2 little mini kits :) Not sure who I will or when I will show them to people, but I'm thinking I will use them for prizes for my challenges next month...(Avatar & Photo Inspiration). I just need to figure out the whole metal thing a little better.. I have photoshop WOW, but it makes them look a little to weird for my taste. I need to find some tutorials on that!

Today Ellie and I had a big eventful day.. not really. We went to Costco and then came home. We did go to Papadeaux for dinner with my parents so that was fun. I did happen to find my favorite movie of all time at Costco today for only $16.49! It's Pride & Prejudice (the A&E) version. I started watching it tonight, so that's another reason for not getting alot of pages done. I did, however, manage to get my February review page done for A Chick's Life:

(credits: paper/elements by Gina Miller of SBB, alphabet-recolored by Dani Mogstad)

How cool is that Build Your Own Bulletin Board Kit??? I've been wanting it for a long time and last night I finally got it. Notice the Jayne Print font again LOL!

Oh I almost forgot to share.. I lost 5.8 lbs at WW this past Monday!! Yeah for me. I'm doing pretty well this week too. I just need to stay motivated. I just keep thinking that I don't want to look horrible in Ellie's first birthday pics!! How lame is that, but I know she will have those pictures the rest of her life and I want to look half way decent. I know.. crazy! Ok off to finish my movie :)

Life

So nothing new to report on the work or home front. Same old stuff just a different day :) I'm off for the next 3 days and I'm so excited. Jeff is in Las Vegas and I have the house to myself. Not that I won't miss Jeff, but it's nice to have some quiet time. (Of coures I still have Ellie, so it won't be too quiet) But I do have my evening to just sit and scrap or play on the internet. I plan on getting alot of pages done this weekend. I did manage to get one page done tonight. I used Heather's new High On Clover Kit which can be found at the Digichick! (font is Jayne Hand, Garamond, & CK cursive) BTW, Jayne Hand is my font of choice this week!I'm actually starting to feel like I'm getting my Mojo back when it comes to scrapbooking. I was in the biggest slump there for a bit and now I feel it coming back :)

I've been reading Gina Miller's Blog lately and I swear it cracks me up. She has been blogging away about Yankee Candle Tarts and I must admit I love them too. My favorite is Clean Cotton. I've been burning tarts forever and they are so much easier than candles. Plus I think they spread their scent much further in the house.

American Idol.. what the heck happened. Why is that little Kevin still on the show? And who is voting for him????? Ok enough about that.

I just got my first disc of season 1 of Lost in the mail today from Netflix. I hope to get somewhat caught up in order to be ready for season 2 when it comes out. Everyone raves about Lost and I need to figure out what the hype is all about. Plus I'm a sucker for TV! Speaking of TV, Grey's was good this week. I'm a little disappointed that McDreamy was so nice to his wife this week. Geesh I sound like a home wrecker. And George needs to get over it.

If I don't get a chance to post tomorrow, Happy St. Patrick's Day.. drink Green Beer!!!

I'm not green... I'm a pig!

You Are Miss Piggy

A total princess and diva, you're totally in charge - even if people don't know it. You want to be loved, adored, and worshiped. And you won't settle for anything less. You're going to be a total star, and you won't let any of the "little people" get in your way. Just remember, piggy, never eat more than you can lift!

The Muppet Personality Test

Rain & Fender Benders

So after 143 days without rain, we finally got some today!! It's been raining all day and it's supposed to do it again tomorrow!!! I know it sounds silly, but it was actually cold here today and I'm freezing! The whole house is cold and I can't seem to warm up. I went to Target today with Ellie and my mom and it was crazy! I put poor Ellie into her stroller and covered her all up.. she had NO idea what was going on.. she just kept looking at me like, "mom??"

Jeff called me today and said, "you remember how your car used to look?" and I said, "why? Did you get in a car accident?" and he said, "yes". Well not just a car accident, the poor guy got rear ended so bad! He was at a light after getting off the off ramp and some guy in a blazer came barreling down and smacked right into Jeff. The whole back end is smooshed (sp?) up. So as the day progressed he was getting really sore and then had some ringing in his ears, so we headed to the ER.. 4 hours later, and after a few xrays, Jeff is now sleeping with the aide of some strong Motrin and muscle relaxers... I don't look forward to tomorrow at all.. he is going to be so sore!

Oh I should tell you why Jeff referred to the car as mine... I used to drive the Honda Accord, a nice little sporty 2 door (which was officially my first nice grown up car!!) and then gave it over to Jeff after Ellie was born, because a 2 door just wouldn't work with a baby. Plus I got a new Pilot!! Well now I fear the 2 door is a goner. So Jeff will probably be looking for a new car soon. Which isn't too bad, just not what we had planned, especially with the new house.

Back to the Grind

So life is starting to get back to normal after the chaos of February :) I joined Weight Watchers again on Monday and I was up one pound from when I originally started in October :( So that ten pounds I lost was back with a one pound friend LOL. I'm doing good so far (only on day 2) and Jeff who says, "I'll just eat what you eat" was sitting on the couch next to me last night eating a Tagalong (girl scout cookie with peanut butter)... I was frothing at the bit. Somehow I don't think that's what I'm eating!! Isn't he supportive?!

I watched American Idol tonight...the men are so much better than the women this year, but I tell you, that little nerdy boy Kevin has to go! How on earth did he make it this far?? As a speech pathologist I can't take his lisp.. I can even hear it when he sings. That Chris guy is awesome.. He has an amazing voice.

I still have a ton of scrapbooking to get caught up on... maybe by this weekend I'll get it done.

Where did February go????

Wow, time fies. I swear February was a blur. I have been so crazy busy with work, home, and life. Seems like I haven't had any time to scrap much.. not too mention I feel like I lost my mojo :) Hopefully I'll find it by tonight, because I told Jeff that no matter what I really wanted/needed to scrap tonight. I did manage to get a couple of LOs done, and I'll post those later (i'm on laptop in living room watching Ellie atm).

Today I got a new do. My hair guy said I should cut some of it off and we did and then when he was done he said, "you needed the change".. LOL What does that mean??? I really did need a change, it was getting too long and had no body. Maybe later I'll have Jeff take a pic and post it. I actually like it alot, just going to take some getting used to.

The Digichick is having their re-opening celebration and they are having a treasure hunt to find parts of this kit and it's driving me nuts!!! Hopefully I'll find them, because it's a pretty cool kit.

Ok off to play with Ellie and maybe even get some scrapping in tonight :)