Why is it...?

Why is it that the one day I wake up and think to myself.....today I'm going to do some scrapbooking, that I come downstairs and turn on the computer only to discover my monitor isn't working. Could it be my graphics card or do I really need a new monitor? hmm.... It's always something!

Oprah

I'll be watching Oprah tomorrow! It's all about living frugal and saving money. That's sounds totally up my alley. LOL... Will you be watching? I wanted to post this on my new blog (My Frugal Finds) but it's currently been disabled for a couple days. LOL Apparently it looked like spam. Oh well. I have time to wait!

Yesterday my main computer got ticked off again and had a meltdown. Gotta love Vista. It crashed during a Service Pack update. All is well though; I'll just have to reinstall some programs but I don't think I lost any files this time! Alright....gotta get a move on! Later.

Memory Box

I finally got around to making a memory box for the twins. This was a hybrid project from September's DST insider. Mine isn't near as cute as the example but this is my first ever hybrid anything so I'm satisified w/ how it turned out. Now I actually have a place to go w/ all their school papers and momentos from Preschool! It did feel good to just open photoshop after all this time w/ not paying it any mind!

Now isn't this Nifty!

Now isn't this this nifty and THRIFTY too! Recycle your crayons!

I Scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Well these are certainly long over due. These date back to April of 2005. Will I ever get caught up? I guess if I look on the bright side I will always have pics to scrap!

Kit: Little Buddies by Gina Miller and Dani Mogstad
Template 435 by Andrea Gold
Ice Cream Elements by ScrapShana
Wordart by Laurie Garza
Kit: Little Buddies by Gina Miller and Dani Mogstad
Ice Cream wordart by ScrapShana
Wordart 12" by Laurie Garza
Template by: Chrissy W

On a Roll

Ahh, I finally finished!! I can scratch this set of photos off my list!
Kit: Breath of Spring by Lindsey Jane Designs
Template 17 by Yin Designs

Fall Fun

Only one more layout left to do before our trip to Nebraska is finished. It's so great to get these done and walk down memory lane! We sure did have a good time there!
Kit: Falling for You by Julie Billingsley at the Sweet Shoppe
Template 50 by Yin Designs

A couple layouts

Frame Cluster by Welli Designs, Kit : On Safari by Colie's Corner, Leaves: Valorie Brown Frames: Digiscrap.ch, Kit: On Safari by Colie's Corner, Alpha by Misty Cato
I am still trying to finish layouts from last fall's weekend getaway to Omaha! 2 more down!

First Day of School

Well the first day of preschool has come and gone. Landon started a few days ago but this was the first official day. We have had a few hiccups but school seems to be going well now. The boys love their teachers and really really enjoy playing on the playground. I couldn't wait to scrap these photos but it turns out I don't really love my layouts. I may redo them sometime in the future but for now I can at least say I have them scrapped even if it's not to the best of my ability. hahah I promise I'm not an underachiever but rather suffering from creative block! I hope all of you have had great back to school send-offs this year. I miss my boys terribly and have to figure out a new routine and what to do with the house so quiet. Clean? hmm maybe!

Template Mira Designs

GDS School Time Collab
Stripe Paper Melissa Bennett and stitches by Sbartonili Chilaxin kit
Color and ABC/123 from Andrea Gold

Kit: Americana by Dani Mogstad

Template from Dani's Girls

New slide show

Yesterday we enjoyed a day at our State Fair. I was so surprised that the boys actually wanted to ride the rides but they loved it! We met up with my mom, sister, and my nephews. We had a blast and even came home with these super fun Wiggly Cars. I put them up for Christmas; shame on me!

What accent do you have?

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Inland North You may think you speak "Standard English straight out of the dictionary" but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like "Are you from Wisconsin?" or "Are you from Chicago?" Chances are you call carbonated drinks "pop."
The South
The Midland
The Northeast
Philadelphia
The West
Boston
North Central
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Ok so I found this to be very interesting. Apparently I sound like I'm from the inland North instead of the midland. Shocker! To top it off how do I sound more Southern than I do midland. hmm.... Check it out!

Swimming

Template by Christy Haig

Template Cindy Schneider

Template by Yin designs (modified to add additional photos)

Template by Chrissy W (modified to add additional photos)

I told you I was have a blast with this kit!! You can pick up Deep Blue Sea by Dani Mogstad at the Sweet Shoppe!! The possibilities are endless and there are already so many awesome layouts in the the SS and DST galleries from this kit that you can scraplift!!

Cooling Off

Wowser, I love this kit. I know for sure there will be many layouts coming from this kit. Here is the first of many to come! (oh and I'm finally managing to squeeze in some scrapping. I hope this means my mojo is coming back)

Kit: Deep Blue Sea by Dani Mogstad
Template by: Aggie Aviso

Template: Fluffy Bunny Feet Designs
Take Me Home by: Shawna Clingerman, Larua Grier, and Micheline Martin
Mat by Melissa Bennett
Word Art by: Pattie Knox