todays to do list

includes getting all my pictures burned onto CD's and loaded to York for printing. It has been awhile since I have done either and for some reason I am feeling the need to make sure my pictures are safe and sound. So that is what I have planned for the day. oh yeah... heading to the grocery store as well and some laundry.

Now to start the day....

catching up

My friend had a great idea for her kitchen wall that I stole and did in my kitchen! (actually dining area of the kitchen) I filled the empty boring wall with pictures! Lots and lots of family pictures. I love how it turned out. There are a couple of blank spots that I need to get a few more frames for but here's how it looks. Thanks for the idea Tania!!

Took the kids to the mall this weekend. I know we are crazy but we had a bunch of errands to run. As a reward they got to make a new puppy at Build a Bear. Nope... didn't need yet another animal but daddy had already told them they could get one. Here's Kira waiting in line to stuff her blue puppy.

Here is an amazing picture of Kira with her BFF Michaela. They are so sweet together.

And my little helper man. While I was making cookies, he was doing the dishes. He thought it was totally cool so who am I to tell him no? I firmly believe in making him a well rounded guy. He even begged me to teach him how to use the vacuum cleaner to clean his rug in his room! He's gonna be a great catch!

And this last one is my Picture of the Day (POTD) for my Project Life. It's blurry but shows just how silly he was being while stealing my slippers. Yes my feet were quite chilly while he was giggling away! My stinker. Love that little guy.

I wanted to alleviate any fears my favorite Alien had about me using Project Life and giving up on scrapping. Oh no I will never do such a thing! I just totally loved doing Project 365 in 2009. I felt great capturing all those silly memories that are too quickly forgotten. Being 'forced' to get a picture every day made me really drag the camera out and get tons of pictures. I feel I missed out on many funny moments in 2010 since I didn't do it. I am still going to turn out the awesome pages as I totally love playing with all the stuff I have collected, I am also going to capture some fun memories for the kids to look back on one day. I think it makes me a better scrapper overall.

On that note... I need to post this and see about heading to my bedroom. Early day again tomorrow. Man... is it summer vacation yet?? LOL

ps. I did find the pictures of my Christmas cards that I made this year. Those shall be posted tomorrow!! woohoo!

starting project life!!

Today is the day! I officially start my Project Life! So darn excited. I'll be even more excited once my box arrives from Amazon.com!! Until then, I shall be taking my daily pictures and keeping my journal so I will be ready to go! So darn happy!!

Also on a happy note, I finally have a working webcam! Mine that is built into my monitor is no longer functioning. Darn thing. I have tried pretty much everything to get it to work so off to Staples we went with some coupons!! It will be great to have it to keep in touch with everyone. Especially hubby when he goes out of town. Skype will be our friend!

Need to get motoring. Kira has a playdate in a couple of hours and the Christmas totes are not getting to the garage loft by themselves! Sure wish they would. oh yeah... and breakfast. I can smell hubby cooking the bacon. yummy!!

good day

Kids were up bright and early at 4:30am. Thank goodness they just took a quick look or two or three at the gifts then went back into Alex's room to watch movies and wait for the adults to wake up. By the time we were all moving, they were pretty excited to get opening and telling us all the great things they had seen so far.

Santa had left them a note. Their Elf on the Shelf Scout had also left them a note. Santa had left them each a Webkinz and they could tell which pile of presents was whose. They were on top of things.

They enjoyed themselves and then took some of their goodies down the hall to play while the grown ups opened our gifts. Too cute.

Dinner was good. I am stuffed!! Most of the trash is in the garage waiting for trash day on Monday. This week will be spent reworking the kids storage in their rooms to make room for the new toys. oh the joys.

I also owe a couple of ladies some cards. Will be working on them. Right now it's family time. Catch you all on the flip side!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

woohoo!! I received the confirmation email from Amazon this morning!! My Project Life is on it's way!! I am over the moon. I cannot wait to have it in my hot little hands! Happy day here!!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! May the spirit of the season carry you through 2011.

project life is heading my way!

What a lovely day! I was busy as usual just like most of these days have been. But a good busy. Made a cake, chocolate and pumpkin pies and wrapped most of my presents. Have a few more to do. But had to stop in and say that I ordered my Project Life from Amazon.com today!! So darn happy. Going to love this new kit. I kinda missed doing it this year. Thinking it will be a good year to start back up with Alex starting Kindergarten in the fall and Kira going into 5th grade. So many good times!

Off to wrap those gifts before Christmas gets here!!

here i am!

It has been way too long since I have been here. So many things going on, I'm lucky I have time to breathe! I think it is coming to a close... until the family arrives and then it will be hostess time. Not sure I'm ready, but we shall have a good time!!

We got our family pictures taken at Picture People at the Fox Run Mall. It was not the best experience I have had with them. A tad bit disappointed with how they turned out so while we were all dressed up, we decided I should figure out how to use the self times on my camera and take a family picture in front of the tree. On a side note, I have had my camera for over 2 years and had never used the timer feature. Wondering what else I have not used on this amazing camera!! Anywho... here is our family picture for this year!!

And we took a bunch of pictures of the kids with their Christmas jammies on for our Christmas card photo. This one was the winner this year. Such cuties!!

Kira is having a playdate today. Seems to be going well. Alex is missing hanging with his sister but we are keeping him entertained. Thinking after, we are going to head out so I can find some new wine glasses that match my Christmas dishes. Thinking I want something besides the blue ones I have had for MANY MANY years.

There was a storm on its way, but it has moved away from the coast so it doesn't look like we're going to have any snow tomorrow. But I went out and filled the fridge anyways. I don't trust those weather people. And it saves me a trip out on Monday when I'll have a small pile of laundry to tackle.

I did manage to take pictures of all of my Christmas cards that I made this year. Need to get them off the camera and posted. Keep your eyes peeled. I know you will. LOL

We did get an Elf on the Shelf for our family. Kira named him Scout (Alex was okay with that) and Scout has been a ton of fun to have around the house. He has gotten himself into some fun spots and the kids are enjoying finding him every morning. So cool. He even managed to get ahold of my point and shoot camera and had him self a small photo session one night!

Promise to not be such a stranger around here. Thinking the vacation will be good for us all!