layouts

Here are some layouts and a tag that I have completed today for a couple of online crops--one at Scrappin Mojo and Scrapadilly.

Let's Fight Friday Night Boredom

Come join the fun at www.scrapadilly.com for an online crop tonight through Sunday!!! Lots of challenges, games and prizes!

trash man and a couple of layouts

About 3 months ago I had a face to face "discussion" with the trash man. He forgot to pick up my trash the day before and I didn't discover it until I got home from work. I called the next day to report my trash had not been picked up. I was home from work this particular day and was about to pull out of my driveway when the trash man pulled up to get my trash. Needless to say, he wasn't happy having to come to get my trash and told me that I needed to have the trash out the day of the service. To which I explained to him that IT WAS OUT and he neglected to pick it up. After we spoke..come to find out a vehicle was blocking my trash can when he came by the day before and he didn't pick it up. I told him that both my husband and I were at work and we have no control of vehicles in front of our house when we are not here. We also discussed about another neighbor putting trash in our can after we left from work..but that is a different story.

Since I have been home almost 3 months, the trash man has NEVER picked up the trash before 9:00. So, I normally don't put it out until I take Addie to preschool. This morning was not the case. I had just gotten out of the shower when I thought I heard the trash truck. I thought to myself maybe it was a trash truck picking up a dumpster or something..or another trash service. I live in a town that the residence has to pay for their own trash so there are several services. After I got dressed, I went outside and set the trash out. I noticed on the other street that it looked like the trash had been picked up. I didn't see my neighbor's trash. As I was taking Addie to school I noticed that all the trash can lids were opened...so it was the trash truck I had heard. Luckily, we didn't produce much trash this week so I thought it would be okay to go another week but there was something in the trash that smelled rotten. I left the trash can at the curb for a little while then I took the can of Lysol out and sprayed the inside to help with the odor. I pulled the trash can back to its spot by the carport. About a half hour later I heard the trash truck. I immediately jumped up and looked at the window and there it was..right in front of the house. I opened the door and held my hand up to the driver mouthing hold on. I pushed that trash can out to the curb in record speed. All the while, the driver is holding up his hands trying to tell me 6:00. I went around the driver side and he rolled down the window. He said I needed to have the trash out by 6:00. I told him I thought it was 7:00..I told him he got that earlier than he normally does and knew I had missed him this week. He said he was in the area and came back by because none of us on my street had our trash out. I thanked him from coming back. So, I think the trash man and I are on better terms now. Okay this is probably more than you really wanted to know about this story.

altered birdhouse and layout

I bought a little birdhouse Monday for an altered project at Scrap City . Addie was so excited about the birdhouse. She asked if she could help me. I thought it would great project for us to do together. Here she is painting the roof.

Here is finished paint job. I had to go back behind her and finish painting so it was covered completely.

Here is the finish project. Addie helped me put the ribbon, flowers and buttons on the birdhouse.


This layout of Winston was for the color challenge on Scrappin Mojo. The challenge was to use lime green and salmon colors.

Favorite pictures from the family reunion 6/21/08

We went to Bill's family reunion yesterday. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the event. This is Addie playing on the slide.


My child has no fear of the water. Addie and her cousin jumping into the pool.


The view from the pool area.


The lake view.


Addie fishing with her cousin, David.

Layout--Addie and Baby

Here is a layout I created for a challenge at Scrappin Mojo. The challenge was to use at least one square and 9 of something else. I used 9 square spaces and 9 flowers on the layout. This is a rare sight of Addison sitting with a baby doll. She is so not a girly girl. She would rather play with Spiderman, Batman, other superheros, Cars, etc. But I caught her eating pretzels and snuggling up to her baby!!!

Fun in the Sun layout/Addie's artwork

This is Addie playing on the slip and slide at the birthday party we went to a couple of weeks ago.


While I was creating this layout, Addie played with the stamps that I was using. She took a picture of her artwork.

I've been tagged

Designs by Nanny (my momma) has tagged me with this list of questions.

The "rules" of the game: Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

Ten Years Ago: I moved in with my grandmother after I bad break up with my ex-finance. I had given up the house I was renting with my roommate because I was moving to Alabama where my ex lived. I had moved all of my stuff there so my family and I had to go back to retrieve all of my belongings.

Five things on todays to do list:
1. Oil change in my car.
2. Bank to make a deposit
3. Scrapbook a couple of pages for challenges at Scrappin Mojo.
4. Vacuum
5. Continue the job search.

Snacks I enjoy: I'm a chocoholic so anything chocolate.

Things I would do if I were a millionaire: Buy a new house and new cars. I would invest the rest so I could hopefully live comfortable the rest of my life.

Places I have lived: I have lived in Little Rock and Benton.

Now I have to tag some of you. I am tagging Lisa , Kylie, Dianna , Deanna, and Amy .

The places you will go

And somewhere is where we went

Yesterday, Addie and I first visited my parents. We had lunch from Sonic. Addie and Pawpaw played computer games. Mom showed me her new stamps. We had a nice time. Here are some pictures we took:

Addie and Pawpaw saying cheese!!!!!

Here is Pawpaw, Addie and me.

Addie took this picture of Mom, Dad and me. She takes pretty good pictures for a 3 year old.

Next we were off to Gram and Pop's.

Here is Pop and Addie walking in their yard.

Addie discovered some noise makers in the garage. Pop said she should take them home but I said we should leave them at their house for her to play with when she comes over. Thank goodness, I won the arguement.

Next, we crashed my brother's in law birthday party. It was his birthday and they were having cake in his honor. Addie stayed with Uncle Greg while my sister in law took me to their adopted grandmother's to show me all the work she has done on her house. This woman is truly amazing. She is 78 years old and guess what??? ...She scrapbooks! I got to see the scrapbooks she has made. She has been redoing her bathroom and has put up new wallpaper (all by herself.) She has a massive doll collection. And her kitchen was decorated in summer theme. She changes for each season. I was totally impressed. I am going to take some of my scrapbooks over this week to show her mine.

Poor Bill ended up having to work all weekend. He didn't have much of a Father's Day. I ordered one of Pizza Hut's new pasta dishes for our Father's Day dinner. (We didn't get home until almost 7:00pm and I didn't feel like cooking.) The pasta was yummy!!!!

1st Dentist Visit Layout

Well, I am on the ball this morning!!!! Poor Addison "wants to go somewhere" and I am telling her.."just let Momma finish this layout please!! Then we will go somewhere." I completed this layout for the color challenge at Scrappin Mojo. The colors for the challenge are Blue, Green, Yellow and Brown. And this layout gets me out of the triple digits of completing 183 layouts for the year.....99 to go to complete 183 layouts!!!!!


Well, I am off "to go somewhere."

layout challenges

Here are some layouts I have completed for some challenges at Scrappin Mojo.

so sweet

Me: You know what?
Addie: What?
Me: I love you!!!
Addie: I love you too, honey.
Me: You're my girl.
Addie: You're my girl too!

layout

slip-slide action

I took Addie to a friend's birthday party yesterday. She had fun on the slip and slide. check her out!!!!

You Are My Sunshine Layout

I was inspired to create this layout based on one of Lesli's sketches. The color combination used was for the June color combo challenge at Scrap City.

Friends Forever layout

I have been seeing all the layouts Lisa has been creating for the challenges at Scrap City. I decided it was time to join the fun. I completed this layout for the June's sketch challenge.

2nd Birthday layout

I created this layout for a challenge at Scrappin'" Mojo. The challenge is to create a layout using paper that is unconventional for your layout subject, use at least 3 photos and the journaling must tell the story of the photos.

The paper I used was from Colorbok's Christmas Cool Yule project pack. The patterned paper is actually Christmas ornaments. I turned it upside down to make it look like balloons. The journaling reads:
"The morning of Addison’s 2nd birthday we found a huge surprise for her on the front porch. It was a wonderful canopy swing and two wrapped presents. Our neighbor and friend, Kami, left them on the porch for Addison. We took the presents inside for Addison to open them. Each box had a beautiful dress inside. One dress was red and white and had a matching hat. The other dress was purple and green gingham that had matching shoes. Addison modeled the hat for us. The shoes were too big for Addison’s little feet. She wore the green and purple dress all day for her birthday. Then we had to go outside so Addison could swing in her new swing. This is something she would enjoy over the next couple of years. Later that day Kami came by to wish Addison a happy birthday. Kami read Addison’s favorite book, Moon Dance, to her. Kami is such a sweet friend to Addison. ~~July 22, 2006"

Summer Fun

SB came over to play with Addie this afternoon after preschool today. They played in the kidd-o pool.

Addie and Mom layout

This is for Scrap Your Crap Challenge this week. The challenge was to use 3 or more alphabet stickers on your layout. I used 3 different alpha sets on the title. The embellishments are byPortafolia Gifted Memories Dimensional Shaker Stickers.

Blue Eyes

This is my nephew, Jesse. This picture was taken about 8 years ago. Jesse has the prettiest blue eyes. I created this layout for a challenge at Scrappin'" Mojo. The challenge was to scrap lift another layout. I scraplifted the cut out circle and using patterned pattern behind the photo in the circle.

Christmas in June

Instead of Christmas in July, I am creating Christmas layouts in June. LOL
This layout is of Addie on our front porch in front of the little Christmas trees. I snapped this shot as we were on the way to our town's annual Christmas parade.

Creating Christmas Layout

I completed this layout for the June 1st color challenge at Scrappin' Mojo. The challenge is to use a deep red and a lighter shade of green. I used one of Lesli's sketch for the design of the layout.

Weekend in Branson

We spent the weekend in Branson. We drove up on Friday and came back Sunday. A couple of months ago we were suckered into buying a two night stay at a discounted price and a $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shop in exchange for our time to attend a sales presentation for a time-share. (A few years ago Bill and I did this and I swore up and down that I would never do this again..but Bill talked me into it.) We stayed at the Grand Plaza hotel. (http://www.bransongrandplaza.com/) It was a nice clean place. Nothing too fancy but definitely not a dump! This is our view from our hotel room. We were down a hill from "the strip" on hwy 76.

Here is Addie checking out the view!

We ate an early dinner at Fuddruckers. The burgers were delicious!

This is us being silly!

Addie took this picture of me!

After we ate we went to one of the outlet malls. Addie insisted that she ride the tractor with Bob the Builder. I bought Addie some clothes..several t-shirts and a couple of pair of shops. We shopped at Old Navy, Oshkosh and The Children's Place. We looked around several other stores but didn't buy anything.

Later we found a Miniature golf place. When we got there, we were the only golfers. This turned out to be a good thing because Addie could do what she wanted. She played a couple of the holes but she was more interested in the rocks. Bill was surprised about how well I did. I told him I guess those golf lessons I had when I was younger paid off. And I really wasn't trying that hard. I still need to add up the numbers to see who actually won. Hehehehe...I did win!!! 58 to 63.

That night we went to Branson's Landing. (http://www.bransonlanding.com/)I didn't get any pictures there. Bill told me to leave my purse in the car..we just walked around.

The next day our appt for the time share presentation was at 8:45am. I scheduled it early so we could get it over with. Our sales guy was a young guy..probably fresh out of college. But he did pitch a pretty good sale. It took a lot longer because I had to stop and take Addie to the bathroom too many times. But she did have to go and was not a ploy to do something different. We seriously considered buying into the time share which be a total impulse buy for us...but when it came down to the numbers it become a total turn off...the first thing I said after I saw the "contract" was "THERE WAS NO ONE IN HELL THAT I WOULD AGREE TO 15.9% INTEREST RATE." Subprime financing........NO WAY. Do you think I am idiot??? (okay I didn't say the part about idiot) Bill said, "man, that is a slap in the face for us..we have excellent credit." The guy said they didn't run credit checks and they provided guarantee financing. Well, I would rather it be based on credit and not a generic finance charge...so they pretty much was the deal breaker..but Bill and I are happy we didn't buy into it. We would have wanted to research it a little more and maybe later down the road we will look into one. (but doubtful) And again I will say I do not want to do this ever again!!!

We had lunch at a little Mexican place. It was okay..nothing spectacular.

After lunch we headed back to the hotel. Addie wanted to go swimming at the pool. I took her swimming. I didn't get any pictures of her at the pool but she has absolutely no fear of the water. She swam all over and had fun jumping into the pool. We went back up to the room. Bill was napping. I made Addie take a nap because she didn't sleep much the night before.

That evening we went back to Branson's Landing. We shopped at Bass Pro Shop. Here is Addie and Bill checking out the fish.

We had dinner at Famous Dave's. The food was great. Okay, Dianna( http://www.learningtotaketime.blogspot.com/) talked in her blog recently about her cruise and her experience of her daughter getting sick..well I got to have that wonderful experience. We were eating when Addie said her belly hurt and she needed to go poop. I took her the bathroom and she peed. She said she was done. While I was helping her snap her skirt, she barfed. Luckily, the food had not digested so there wasn't much of an order. But she got it on her skirt and her shoes..and on a part of my pants. The next person that come in was someone that worked there so I told her we needed someone to clean it up. I got Addie and myself cleaned up. Thank goodness Addie had on her crocs so it was a pretty easy clean up. I think she got overheated. We had done quite a bit of walking beforehand. She went back to table and finished eating her food like nothing had happened.

Branson's Landing has a neat fountain and fire show. We were walking by before the last show of the evening. It last for just a few minutes..usually one song..but Addie was fascinated by it.

We left early this morning to head back home. It had stormed during the night and the weather called for my stormy weather..so we decided to come back home. here is Addie in the car. She is a great car rider.

Sorry to bore you with the details of the trip! But we had fun. We had a hard time explaining to Addie what Branson was. While we were there she kept saying she wanted to go the Branson. We kept telling her she was in Branson but I think she thought it was a place like the hotel. I kept saying the city of Branson so maybe it would help her. Later she was saying something that came out "ho tittie". I finally figured out she was saying "whole city." Bill and I cracked up!