I was working on a layout today.  Using some more stuff from Oscraps. ;D  This is one of my favorite photos from our vacation to Moab.

Layout credits here.

And this is what we woke up to this morning.  It is by no means done yet!!! ;D

The kids had a snow day today.  I don’t remember having one this early in the season since we have lived here.  We don’t usually get snow like this before Halloween.  I guess we ARE in for a snowy winter…that’s what everyone has been saying! ;D

My laptop has been acting up for awhile now.  The video card is going bad in it and it is going to have to go back to Dell soon.  So in an attempt to get used to this idea…bwah ha ha ha!…I am learning to sit at the desktop computer.  Oh the horror! ;D Last night I was making sure Photoshop and Bridge worked but I didn’t have any of my files on here yet.  Yes, I am sitting at the desktop right now!  So I was looking for any kind of photo that I could open and manipulate in PS.  There wasn’t much…but what I did find made me smile!  I found a file of Ava’s photos from when she had a working camera.  She is actually an excellent photographer…I’ve said it before.  I found some great, great photos she had taken.  Some I had never ever seen before.  I have to share this one with you.  It is from 2006!

So imagine my surprise when Laney gets into the car the other day with the contents of the box…after the class was done sharing…to say that she wasn’t allowed to share the food items because some kids might be allergic.  When you were a kid do you remember there being as many food allergies as there are today???  I don’t.  Maybe I’m remembering it wrong I don’t know.  It was devastating to Laney and upsetting to me.  Even though I understand the reasons.  They have class parties all the time and food served in there.  Sigh. If you have a child with allergies you probably appreciate this but when you don’t its not fun either.

So…..THANK YOU Jeni for your thoughtfulness!  It was awesome to have food items in there.  We enjoyed them today…here at home.  Laney loved, loved, loved the blueberry jam!

Laney came home from school today and told me she was reading a chapter book at school.  She said it was in her desk.  I asked her what it was and she said it was a Jack and Annie book.  These are the books that Ava is reading.  So I was a little skeptical.  She assured me she could.  So I told her to grab one of Ava’s Jack and Annie books and read some of it to me.  So she did.  And she can!  On big words she has to sound them out but she can do it!  So then I thought, sure she can read it but can she comprehend what she is reading?  So I asked her, “Ok, Laney.  What is happening on this page?”  And she told me.  I waited a few more pages.  I asked her again.  She was able to tell me.  I was very, very proud. ;D

I’m sending these to one of the girl’s teachers tomorrow.  She will totally “get it” when she gets them! ;D  Before watching the clip below, can you tell me what movie this quote is from (in the photo above)?

Taking photos.  Hanging out at the pool.  Taking walks.  Going on bike rides.

Enjoying summer.

Being inspired and designing! ;D

Making layouts. ;D

Ali Edwards Signs of Summer Journaling Challenge June 7
Color Challenge 6-7-09 Mary Ann wise
Anna Aspnes Something Springy Overlay
Katie Pertiet Plainly Negative Brushes-n-Stamps
Katie Pertiet Journaling Brushes-n-Stamps
Katie Pertiet Dated Journaling Brushes-n-Stamps
paper + photo mask JMDesigns

Layout inspired by Designer Digitals Journaling Challenge June 7, 2009

“Friday!”

“Yes, but that’s not what I mean.”

“Dance class!”

“Yes, but not that.”

“Last day of school.”

“Yeah, but what else.”

“The BBQ at school!”

“OMGosh Laney!”

Ava whispers to her.

“It’s Kindergarten graduation!!!!”, she finally exclaims!  What a hoot!

And now all I hear is, “I’m a first grader now!”

credits
Word art Ali Edwards
frame Katie Pertiet

Some days Ava is so grown up.  Yesterday we were sitting at the table.  I was helping her with her homework.  I started to get a migraine.  I laid my head down on the table.  After a few minutes Ava says, “Mom.  Why don’t you just go to the couch and lay down.  I can finish up here at the table by myself.”

“Ava that is so sweet.  I really feel terrible.  Come to the living room with me.  I’ll help you with your definitions while on the couch and then you can do the rest.”

“Ok, Mom.”

So we headed to the couch.  It helped me…as much as anything can when I have a migraine.  I helped her with her definitions and then tried to rest.  I heard Laney ask me something.  Ava said, “Shhhh Laney!  Don’t ask her anything she doesn’t feel good and she’s trying to rest!”  I don’t remember anything after that.  They must have done a good job of being quiet cause I got some rest and didn’t wake up till Corey got home.  When Ava acts like that sometimes I wonder who switched her. ;D  Not more than a 1/2 hour before they were fighting and slamming doors.  Go figure. ;D

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I also wanted to say Happy Easter to everyone.  No matter what you do or how you celebrate I hope your day is wonderful!  I have an Easter layout that I want to share.

Quick Collage 200 Series templates Scrapbooks Etc.
the story word art Ali Edwards
2008 year brush Jen Maddocks Design
Chandelierious No.1 brush set  Anna Aspenes
tape CD Muckosky Story Starters
fonts: Susie’s Hand, Will & Grace

I had one late this afternoon.  It prevented me from going out with Laney tonight.  She had her artwork from school on display at the local hospital.  Tonight was a reception for the artists and family.  Corey graciously took her for me.  He also took pictures. ;D

I dragged my tired self to school today for Laney’s class was having a Green Eggs + Ham party.  They made hats and listened to the story of Green Eggs and Ham.  Then they were served Green Eggs + Ham!

Laney’s thoughts on Green Eggs + Ham…(she did try them which is more than I can say for me…I was called a wimp!)

And Laney making her hat…

Have a great weekend!!!