Been busy at work

again. Always seems when I have some time off to play for me, I get busy at work instead. Oh well, that's how I afford my hobby, right? Anyway, I have been able to get a few more pages done - just not as many as I'd hoped.

The pictures in these layouts are from last summer, Jenna and Laura just loved helping Ross in the garden picking carrots. I completed this layout based on a sketch here: http://inspiredblueprints.typepad.com/inspired_blueprints/2009/05/design-team-call.html
Awesome sketch site, definitely check it out!

We went for a long walk through the woods near their house. The girls loved all the scenery, paths and walking over the small stream. Of course, at 1 1/2 Jenna's little legs couldn't keep up so she had to get carried a little more than we'd hoped. She certainly didn't mind.

Some more work

Here are some layouts I completed recently, thought I'd share. Have a great day!

Its done!

I am so happy to announce, Elyse's album is finished. 28 pages in total plus the album itself. It turned out good. I love the diversity of the pages and how so many different aspects of her years at Quinnipiac were used. I can't wait to hear what she thinks.

On another note, I learned Elyse will be continuing her hockey career a little further. She has agreed to go to Austria for at least one year to play on their professional team. She will be doing extensive travelling to play her games all over Europe. What an awesome experience! I am so happy and proud of her! Congratulations, so well deserved!

Rainy and wet

What a miserable day! So cold and wet. Hate that! It just gets down to your bones and makes everything cold. Looks like the next few days are not going to be any better. Oh well, another week and we'll have some visitors. Maybe they can bring the nice weather with them.

I've finished another few layouts for Elyse's album. Only 2 or 3 left until its done. Just in time to send back with mom and dad so Jack and Janice can take it down for Elyse's graduation. Thought I'd share the album cover with you - just a small sneak peek. Sure hope you all like it.












You'll have to wait and see it in person for the rest of the pages

What will she say next

After reading a book to Laura before bed she loves it if I lie down beside her so she can "tell me about her day". I have been loving this time with her. She's open, candid and actually talks. I know she's just trying to prolong bedtime but its still nice to hear about all the little day to day happenings.
So, earlier this week, on one such occasion she is telling me about how Ethan's mom is going to have a baby - in 3 days and Natalia is going to marry Oliver. Her friend Natalia's mom is also pregnant currently. In fact, she's due within the next two weeks so I wasn't surprised they have been talking about babies a little more than usual. Of course, I was a little surprised when she told me "Natalia's going to get the needle". When I asked her about this she stated the needle is how she's going to have the baby. I realized she meant an epidural but found this whole conversation a little surreal - I am definitely not ready for the baby talk with my 5 year old.

Another roller coster week

Why is it by the time I feel I can breathe and have the time to complete a post, another week has past? It truly amazes me how fast time seems to go, what things we miss just by living our everyday lives and what wonderfully inspiring things we encounter.

I took the girls to swimming lessons again last night. Fun times! Laura's instructor seems to really be helping her along. She LOVES being in the water but HATES putting her face in. I know, normal for a child. He seems to be helping her through it though so hopefully it will work out. I think as soon as she does, she'll be an absolute fish. Jenna had lots of fun too. Continues to jump, float and blow bubbles. Her favorite time is definitely play time on the slide. Last night she did some solo floats with the barbells which was lots of fun to see.

I also was able to sign Jenna up for some toddler classes. Some for May and one for the fall. I think she'll love them but regardless it'll be great to get her into some groups with other kids. Its one of the things she's really missing about daycare.

Today I took Jenna in to get some new photos. I was feeling a little guilty that I didn't have as many of Jenna alone as I do of Laura when she was a baby. So, we got 2.5 year photos done today. She did so great, they were all just too cute. Can't wait to get them back!

Don't miss it!

There is a cool online crop coming up on The Paper Passion. Looks like there is lots of fun stuff planned.


Don't forget to stop by for a great scrapping weekend. Here's the link:
http://forum.thepaperpassion.com/index.php