Busy weekend

I was able to get some serious scrapping done this weekend and just LOVED it! I participated in an online crop at scrapmuse which was fabulous and really gave my creativity a jump start. That along with some awesome news from Mike that I will soon have cabniets in my scrapping area has me on a permanent high.

Here is a layout I created with sketch #5 from Capture these sketches. I love the look of Laura in this picture as well as the angle/ placement of it but have had it for over a year and just couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it. I just got these great papers from my August kit and they seemed the perfect fit.

Thought I'd share some pics

of the girls. I took these when we were camping. Some pictures at the beach:

And some of the girls enjoying smores!

A trouble maker for sure!

I just can't believe what Jenna is capable of - we are definitely in trouble with her! Yesterday she decided to jump into the rain water filled pool - she was drenched right down to her underwear and had grass everywhere. I brought her into the house and straight into the shower to try and get the grass off.

Then, last night she was playing in her room (instead of sleeping) and when Mike went in to tell her to get to sleep she informed him "you woke me up". LIED, right to his face. "Daddy, I'm sleeping". And to boot, she does it in such a sweet and innocent manner you just want to laugh. Of course, grandma does - well, so does dad most of the time - which of course, makes things worse. I think she will be smarter than everyone else in the house by the time she's 5.

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.