New layout

I completed an additional layout for the Capture these sketches challenges. This one is for challenge #4. I combined it with Tara's bright colour challenge - so far out of my comfort zone but I like how it turned out

What a great week!

Our camping trip is now over and its all about clean up. I am currently doing laundry and getting all the stuff back into the trailer so its ready for Charlie and Sharon. Such a fun trip - the girls had an absolute blast! although sleeping was another issue. The weather couldn't have cooperated more which was also superb. Beautiful sunny days and coming home to some more hot, sunny weather - summer is finally here!

We're off tomorrow

Mike just left to pick up the 5th wheel. Just some quick packing and we'll be ready to go. The girls are both so excited. I'm starting to think its not going to be a good sleeping night - their just so wound up. Of course, it doesn't help that its raining here today so we can't even get them outside to expend their energy.

Officially on vacation!

It feels so odd to be on vacation again this summer. We usually only take one week off but this year decided to take two - one in July and one in August. I think this will become a habit! Although it has not been the best summer to have two weeks of vacation its certainly nice to spend the time with the girls and not worry about the office, etc.

We are headed out camping Monday. We've decided to head back down to Jellystone park. The girls had so much fun there we think its definitely the best choice. Of course, we've decided to go to an alternative one so it will be a little different (always a good thing) and we'll be closer to some shopping for mom! I'm hoping for some back to school deals for Laura.

and this weekend, I am hoping to get some creative time for myself. It sure would be great. I've started a new project and its coming together well - although slowly. I'll share some of my layouts once its complete.

Fun sketch site

Here are the layouts I completed based on sketch #2 from ttp://www.letscapturethesesketches.blogspot.com/. Lots of inspiration - make sure you check it out.

Back to work

after the long weekend. Feels kindof weird knowing I'm only back for 3 days before my vacation week but I'm trying to get some stuff finished and submitted so I come back to an easier week.

Of course, the weekend was entertaining. It rained here (again) most of the weekend and was cold too. Certainly not the normal August long we are use to. I am hoping next week will be better for camping. We've decided to head back down to Jellystone Park. This time, we're going to try the Grayling location. We've heard some good things about it so definitely want to give it a go. The girls so loved seeing Yogi and Cindy bear in June, I'm sure they'll be just at thrilled this time.

Not much time for scrapping although I do have some plans to get some done before we go. I need to feel a little more productive with it. I am hoping to complete a mini album on summer pictures - this will probably be my focus this weekend - hopefully it turns out the way I see it in my mind.

Productive day

I spent the day with the girls, some shopping, mostly playing then some work on the computer. I have a very busy week and with one day short because of the holiday it will definitely be crammed. Oh well, its worth if for the vacation time, right?

I have also started a new challenge for the month of August. It really looks like its going to be a great one - the first challenge was posted this morning. If tomorrows productive, I think I'll take a little time to get some scrapping done.