**FYI....I started this post on Wednesday the 18th...it's been "saved as draft" for five days (with very little in the way of content). Seems school half term and mommies on computers don't mix!!!
And now.....
In no particular order... (well two of my favorite all time pictures first)
*Adds is obsessed with sunglasses (this flash pair came from Amanda.) Earlier in the day Dean was telling her she looked awesome. When we went out to play (and she insisted she couldn't go outside with out her shades) I told her she looked gorgeous....she went around all day (and is still doing it) saying "I'm Awesome Gorgeous!" Love it!!
* Had a GREAT surprise (totally and completely surprise) party for Spike on Saturday. We had 18 of our closest friends to the Angel hotel for a meal and late night of ... (nothing too crazy I promise!) I will post more about it, with pictures, on his actual birthday (next week.) But in the mean time, thanks everyone for keeping it a surprise and doing so very much to make it so special for him!!! YOU ARE ALL AWESOME!!
* Dean is back to school after a week break. He was so chipper this morning, saying how excited he was to see all his friends. We had such a busy busy week, with Friday being the only day we didn't have something going on. We took in two theater performances (one was great, one was not so great). We had the Bowkis ladies over on Wednesday....always such a treat!! And how cute are these pictures Anna took:
*A couple weekends ago we went with Lils, Jon, and Daniel to Suffolk Ski Park for sledding and skiing (for the dads.) It was such super great fun!! Dean must have gone down that hill 30 times during our hour slot (I am NOT kidding!!)
Obviously Addie loved it too!!
*We had a very low key Valentine's Day. We were out to dinner at friends on the Friday and out again on the Sunday (to the Black Lion...YUM), so we didn't have the heart to stick the kids with three nights of babysitting in a row (even though they love the babysitter.) So we ate a late dinner, had a bottle of champagne and watched Master Chef (seriously love that show!)
*Made these cute Valentine's for Dean to send to friends/family in the states and to give to school friends/kids in the neighborhood:
* Pencil Lines has had some amazing guests and I have loved doing my layouts from the great sketches:
This is one of my favorite layouts EVER!!!! Love all that Fancy Pants Felt, the Heather Bailey papers, and the gorgeous photo + super cute story. It all came about when Dean said (out of no where) "I can't wait for Addie to grow up so she can have a baby in her tummy." ME: (shocked) "What....Why?" (and then thinking Lord let it be at least thirty years!) Dean: "Because she is going to be such an amazing mommy." How cute is he? He really truly adores her!
I am finding it almost impossible to photograph layouts lately! The lighting around here is so blue and harsh (no....it's not my white balance that's the problem.) Loving scrapbooking, but really not the least bit happy with the pictures of the layouts. Never mind!
Another layout that I love, but can't get a good image of to save my life! Loving the Heather Bailey paper again and all that glitter and bling!!
I'm still in the early days of learning/playing with digital scrapbooking. Did this quick layout using a Pencil Lines template + Kerry Lynn/Kenner Road's gorgeous FREE download (all but the two papers with the golden yellow) + two Katie Pertiet papers (the ones with the golden yellow).
And now, before my time on the computer runs out, I have got to shout out VERY LOUDLY about an AMAZING group I have been asked to join.
The Scrap Review....This is seriously a fantastic group of artists, working together to bring you in depth reviews on all manner of scrapbooking + art making supplies PLUS tutorials and "how to"s. I am so pleased to be included in such an awesome creative bunch of ladies!!! Get on over to the site and grab a blinkie here. Then be sure to stay tuned for all the great give aways and articles starting up next week.
XO
These are all such cute photos.
Jason also started back up school after a small break.
PS I'm so jazzed you're on the team ;)
Posted by: Heidi Sonboul | February 23, 2009 at 16:25
I love the lo's, hope they are all put away in an album now! Really looking foward to seeing some photos from Saturday night xx
Posted by: Sara | February 23, 2009 at 16:41
woo hoo! TRS is so exciting! beautiful photos and projects, girl!
Posted by: Aly D | February 23, 2009 at 17:29
WOW!
the layout you created with the kr digi goods is beautiful annie!
and congrats on sr, looks like it's going to be a fab site!!
xo
Posted by: kerry lynn | February 23, 2009 at 18:33
Wow, great lo's, especially "her biggest fan", great color and design!!
Greeting from Frences
Posted by: Frences | February 23, 2009 at 20:26
Love love love your new creations girlie.. the valentines gifts are cute too!!!!! Addy looks adorable with her glasses... awwww XOXO
Posted by: Nancy | February 24, 2009 at 10:37
Love your layouts - need me some Fancy Pants felt I think! Hope your parcel has arrived, or that it is with you soon. Let me know how it works out for you!!
Posted by: janine | February 24, 2009 at 12:03
The pictures are wonderful and the layouts fabulous! Love those pics of Addy with the sunglasses.
Posted by: Lisa | February 24, 2009 at 17:53
WTG Annie, congrats on thescrapreview.com! Love all the photos, especially cute Addie in her sunglasses xx
Posted by: Sandie | February 24, 2009 at 18:27
Cute photo of Dean on the Valentines boxes, did you send sweeties out too? Looks great with the Ali E printouts. Also love the Heather Bailey paper you've used, must track some down!
Posted by: Jo | February 24, 2009 at 23:15
Just popping in to catch up after a very long break from blog visits! Addie is absolutely adorable and she looks quite chic in those sunglasses! Your layouts are incredible and they so inspire me to get my but back to scrapbooking!! The Valentine's are too cute and such a fabulous idea to put his photo on them.
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | February 25, 2009 at 13:00
After Conor and Patrick, I think I could eat your children with a big spoon....way too cute. Master chef is the best --Matt to win, I say
Posted by: nannisandi | February 25, 2009 at 17:58
So excited to read about the new site!
I love the sled pics, very bright and fun!
Your girl is to die for with these shades...
And your work is gorgeous as always.
xM
Posted by: Marlies | February 26, 2009 at 16:00
your little girl is so darn cute - i think they don't get much cuter than my Baylee - then i see her - she's so beautiful!! Glad you had a fun birthday celebration. Your layouts are amazing as always!
Posted by: Brenda Hurd | February 27, 2009 at 07:31
Love your layouts !!!!
Posted by: Peg | March 10, 2009 at 17:45