Advent Calendars!

It's December, so it's time for Advent calendars! We opened ours on Tuesday night - the kids love getting a bite of chocolate each night after dinner! Of course the dog had to get into the photo too. She is not "floating" in mid-air there, I cropped out Dad's arm, holding her in place, lol.

I picked up these Advent calendars at Target, but I am *really wishing* I had known about these VERY COOL LEGO advent calendars! How cool are those??? I am making a note in my calendar for next September/October to pick these up for the kids - SO FUN!



Page Credits: Little Joys kit by Zoe Pearn of Sweetshoppe Designs; Font is CK Ali's Hand;

Holidazzle 2009!

Happy Wednesday to you!

I am off and running this morning, work-work-work! But I did want to share this page I worked on last night. Last year, we missed the Holidazzle Parade because we just ended up getting too busy, so this year, I was determined to go early in the season! We were actually there on the first night! (Mental Note: The first night plus warm weather equals a BIG CROWD!)

I took a TON of photos that didn't turn out, but I managed to get a few that weren't a blur! I forgot to get a family shot - BAD PHOTOGRAPHER! Bullseye (the Target mascot, and YES she is a real dog!) was the Grand Marshall - so cute! Of course everyone cheered for the Joe Mauer snowman, too!


Page Credits: Jolly Holiday kit by Weeds & Wildflowers; Font is CK Ali's Hand;

December Desktop

How did it get to be December already??? Is it just me, or did 2009 totally FLY BY? Christmas will be here before we know it - you know how fast December always is!

Here is my December desktop, compliments of Shabby Princess. (You can get yours HERE) I am so happy with the pictures we got from our mini holiday portrait session, I decided to just plug those in. Still waiting for my prints, tap tap tap...hopefully they will be here today!


Thanks for stopping by - have a happy Tuesday!

Holiday Photo Shoot

Well the long weekend is over, and it was back to the grind today! I can't believe it will be DECEMBER tomorrow! Aaaack! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet??? I am plugging away at it, lol...

I am still working on my Christmas scrapbook project - here is just a quick little page to document our holiday portrait session that we did a few weeks ago. I am patiently waiting for my prints to arrive! Tap tap tap...lol!

Page Credits: Checkin' it Twice kit by Dani Mogstad at Sweetshoppe; template by Janet Phillips; Font is CK Ali's Hand

I hope you had a FAB Monday - thanks for stopping by!

Step into Christmas!

The bird has been cooked and we are in our "turkey hangover" - LOL! But it's now time to step into Christmas mode - it will be here before we know it!

Rather than making a December Daily album (since I have yet to complete mine from last year, hehe) I am going to do a digital version. Since I have learned that I cannot commit to anything on a daily basis, I will put in the highlights and take the pressure off from frantically trying to come up with something for every day.

I am also not waiting until December! LOL! I'm doing it MY WAY (sing it with me...)

Speaking of SONGS, here is my Christmas 2009 playlist. The last several years, I've done a playlist for myself and the kids. I am addicted to Christmas music!


Page Credits: Happiest Season on Earth kit by Brittish Designs at Scrap Matters; Red/White alpha from Jolly Holiday kit by Weeds & Wildflowers, Font is CK Ali's Hand

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you are enjoying a relaxing day filled wtih family and good times!


Page Credits: Softly Falling kit from Dani Mostad at Sweetshoppe

Digi Dare #156 - Daughtry at the Cabooze

This is my *very first* Digi Dare! I've been following along for awhile, mainly for inspiration, but since it's the 3 year anniversary, and they are offering a fab freebie - I just had to play along! It was HARD! LOL! I am not used to scrapping with "rules"!

This page is from this past August when we we saw Daughtry perform at The Cabooze in Minneapolis. We were packed in there like sardines, and it was wall to wall people! It was HOT, and I remember I had on these cute little sandals and Rod said, "Ummm...you need SHOES!" I am SO GLAD I changed! My little toes would have been crushed in the mob!



Page Credits: For Melissa Collab kit from Scrapbook Graphics, Crinklebet Alpha by Zoe Pearn, CK Regal font