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Half Full

Another no-photo page for my pregnancy album. I guess I have a lot to say or a lot that I want to remember.I started this design with the half-circle journaling as the focal point. I sat there staring...

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Space Available

It seems that my free time is being squeezed more than usual. Between sewing projects, reading, normal house/family stuff, working full time- the hours fly by fast! But I am making the time to keep my...

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Seven Months

I haven't really been able to scrap much lately because my scrap area looks like this:instead of the 'normal' this: We are still working hard on our basement remodel with the hopes of having it done...

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Welcome Spenser Nicholas!

Mitten has arrived and it's a BOY! He decided to make his entrance unexpectedly 5 weeks early- but he's here and doing great so far. I wanted to get his arrival story written before it becomes more of...

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What's in a Name?

So what's up with Spenser spelled with an 'S' instead of a C you ask? Well- here's the story behind the name.All of our kid's first names are after our favorite literary characters with family middle...

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10 Things on Tuesday

10 Things on Tuesday1. I haven't blogged in 4 months. No excuse, just still trying to adjust to being a family of 6. For us adding a 4th child made much more of a difference than adding the 3rd....

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2012 Good Reads

I love to read. I love getting lost in a good story. I love thinking about a character long after I've turned the last page. I consciously make time to read. 20 minutes here, 20 minutes there. I read...

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Happy Valentines Day!

I made Scout and Ellie's outfits last year (for Bennet and Scout). Just one of the many perks of having 3 girls- hand me downs! I modified my friend Amy's tutorial HERE. Santa I made Bennet's shirt for...

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Look at You

A couple weekends ago I snuck away to my friend Casie's house for some much needed CREATIVE time. My friends Jess and Kim joined the fun as well. I was able to complete 4 pages- one for each child....

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Hoot Cute

Playing catch up from Halloween. I got started on Ellie's costume really early last year. Good thing I did since Spenser was born 10/17 and came home from the hospital on 10/30. I may just have to have...

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Why yes. . . I do still scrapbook

To answer a question that no one other than me may be asking, YES. I do still scrapbook. I recently did a deep clean/organization of my studio and organized all my scraps. I'm challenging myself to...

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Depleting the Scrap Pile

I'm challenging myself to make at least 10 layouts ONLY using scraps that are on my desk. I am having so much fun with it. The photo for this layout has been on my to-do list for close to 2 years. Why?...

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He's our Sweetheart

I'm challenging myself to make at least 10 layouts ONLY using scraps that are on my desk.Layout #5TITLE: Sweet HeartI can't stop making bow ties for him. He's just too cute!

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More scrap paper put to use

TITLE: I Make This Look GoodBennet playing with my sunglasses last summer. TITLE: Your Biggest FanThe first of many layouts featuring Scout and Spenser.

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WooHoo Wednesdays- May 2013

Once the snow melts in Wisconsin, Wednesday's turn into WooHoo Wednesday's. Nick has golf league every Wed. He really enjoys golfing with his brothers. I love that this gives him a chance to get out of...

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Summer of Scout

When we started the summer Scout had 4 things on her Summer Bucket List.1. Read lots of books.2. Learn how to ride a two-wheeler.3. Learn how to tie her shoes.4. Catch the ice cream man. On the 3rd day...

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WooHoo Wednesday- June 2013

Here is a re-cap of WooHoo Wednesdays for June 2013. June 5, 2013Ellie's End of the Year Celebration at the YWCA. She dressed herself.  June 12, 2013I had every intention of doing a Father's Day craft...

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Scraplifting Myself

A couple weekends ago I vowed to create at least one layout. During naptime I was able to get 3 layouts 80% done. The trick? I only used my scraps and I lifted myself.Original Layout (Sept 2011):New...

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Summer of Scout Chapter 2

Scout's Summer List  As of 7/7/131. Read lots of books. (When asked how many 'lots' was she responded, "Like 1000")2. Learn how to ride a two-wheeler.3. Learn how to tie her shoes.4. Catch the ice...

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WooHoo Wednesday- July 10

Wednesday, July 3rd we were at Grandma and Grandpa's cabin on vacation so the whole day was pretty WOO HOO! July 10thI Spy WalkIDEA SOURCE:  Here. We went on an I Spy walk through the neighborhood and...

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10 Things on Thursday

1. Nick celebrated his 39th birthday this week. I made a delicious coconut cake. Until my birthday in November our ages say we're 2 years apart. I like that. 2. Recently spent a Friday night in Eau...

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WooHoo Wednesday- July 17

Scout lost her first tooth last week. Timely since we made Tooth Fairy Wands for our WooHoo Wednesday project. Precut dowels, glittery paint, washi tape, eye screws and ribbon- done!Scout dropped her...

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Mystery Adventure Saturday

Last Saturday we found ourselves without any firm commitments. A wide open day to do whatever we wanted. We decided to load up the car for an impromptu trip head to the cabin. Construction is still in...

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Courage and Bravery

I want to remember this. Last weekend Bennet and Scout were playing with the large umbrella that belongs on the water/sand table in the backyard. Since it's an expensive part of the equipment I asked...

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Summer from A to Z

I always say that those of us who live in the snowy tundra part of the Midwest appreciate summer more than any other part of the country. We take those 3 short months of glorious weather and take...

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