a little sneaky...

So, before the design team gallery goes live at Little Red Scrapbook, I thought I would share some sneaks. :)

But, first, a little disclaimer. This is the kit:
I will not be held responsible for any kit purchases, addon purchases, or coveting of these items. This kit is amazing - LOTS and LOTS of great Basic Grey goodies and a little handmade treat from Sara (co-owner of LRS). And the ribbon addon - yeah, you want that. AGAIN. Sara is awesome at creating the best kits - she picks the best embellishments to go with her kits....it's always fun to learn what she has chosen to go with each months kit.

Alright, alright. Enough of my rambling! Just be warned. These sneaks might be seen as enabling!

Be back tomorrow with some new pictures of our latest family addition and some small updates!! It's a busy time here!! :)

Have a nice, lazy Sunday evening!

Until next time...

XO

we are home... :)

So, we headed off for our family vacation last Friday morning and returned last night. :) We had such a good time hanging out and relaxing. Ahhhh....it was so wonderful. I was sad to see it end because that meant it was back to the real world - paying bills, grocery shopping, laundry, bleck. I even made the comment about that as we were driving to Andy yesterday. He can completely relate. Especially since he had to go back to work this morning. Booooooooo...

Thought I would check in and post my layouts from last month's Little Red Scrapbook kit. I had to double check, but they have not been posted on my blog yet. So.....here they are. And of course I got all of the addons. hehe The ribbon in the ribbon addon is just to die for. Ohhhh I want some more of that green ribbon soooo bad!!! You will see it below.

A page about my grill master hubby!! :) Using up some old, old photos that are horribly taken. hahaha It is so funny to look back on my pictures before I started scrapbooking and using a SLR.

Our trip last summer out to the Gulf scalloping!! We had a blast and it was so fun to watch Bayleigh learn how to do it and thoroughly enjoy herself. We got sooo many scallops!!

Layne at 15 months and all the things he does. He is doing his "1" for me here. When you ask him "how old is Layne?" he does this. Too too cute! (and this is the to die for ribbon here!!)
Just a page documenting the differences between Layne and Bayleigh. :) It is so true - boys and girls are definitely different and develop completely different from one another as well.

So, there you have it. Lots of fun to work with this kit for sure. And now my August kit has arrived and I have lots of work to do. Be sure to check out the homepage tomorrow for the new kit pictures.

Have a happy Friday night!

Until next time...

XO
Christie

ahhhh!!

So, this might just be my favorite layout from our vacation that I have done! Not because it is all fancy schmancy or contains wonderfully posed pictures....no, not at all. Simply because it expresses how I feel about that entire trip perfectly. It shows where we spent most of our time while we were at the lake. *sigh* I miss the lake!

I am still using the Studio Calico Via Airmail kit. My plan is to use that kit for this entire vacation....and then use the kit from last month for this year's lake vacation! :)
So, I made the mistake of going into Michael's today! I had 5 50% off coupons to use from last weeks purchases! *snicker* Turns out, they are now carrying the American Crafts 3-ring albums!! IN BROWN!! I was so excited I think I squealed a little right there in the aisle. And using a 50% off coupon made them only $10. So, I picked two of those up! I do plan to go back next week with another coupon and get the last one that they had.

They also had lots of new paper pads. Including one by Amy Butler. *swoon* You better believe I snatched that baby up. Along with a KI Memories one and another K and Company one. I feel like I have satisfied my urge - but, hey I spent like $45 on all of that stuff. . I should be good for awhile. Welllllllll....until my next batch of coupons needs to be used. ha!

I am busy loading up some stuff onto Ebay and purging more of my stash. It's such a long process, but it adds some cash to the paypal account which helps with my addon addiction! hehe

Hope you are having a fantastic and wonderful Friday!

Until next time....

XO

sharing!

Alright, here is the next layout that I have completed from our family vacation. Again, used the Via Airmail kit from Studio Calico. I added the postmarked stamp from one of the addons in there too! I just love ALL of their stamps. *swoon*
I used some red chalk ink to color the ledger Making Memories letters. I thought it added more depth to the title and drew attention to it having them the same color as other elements on my page.

Layne now has a cold, so we are trying to nurse him back to health. I had a feeling this was coming since he was sneezing ALL day yesterday. And sure enough, I picked him up from the nursery and his nose was all runny. Poor thing! He woke up a few times last night....but eventually got comfortable. I am praying that is quick moving and no one else catches it! GO AWAY SICKIES!! :) We have a vacation to enjoy!

I am so excited for my friend Rita. She was chosen to be a Kraft Girl and I could *not* be happier. She is awesome - an amazing artist, but an even more amazing mother to her 3 babies. Yay girl - so happy for you. So well deserved. ((hugs))

I will keep updating with new vacation layouts as I get them done and add them to my album.

Have a great Thursday! :)

Until next time....

XO

next up :)

Had to come and share another layout I created using the Via Airmail kit from Studio Calico. This is yet another page about our family vacation in 2007. :) This may just be my favorite kit to date because I am in love with the stamp included. I used the frame from the set to create these little journaling boxes. *swoon*

We are just chilling out today before Vacation Bible School. We have been getting to bed late every night and just running crazy! So, a day of nothing is in order.

Yesterday, we spent the morning with Bayleigh's BFF Eden, her mom, and sister. Took the kids to the park, grabbed some lunch, and came home. It is wayyyy hot here right now, so we can only do 30-45 minutes outside before Layne is overheated and needs to come inside. He gets all pink cheeked and sweaty - poor thing! He's just like his daddy - fair skinned! So, he had trouble napping after getting so hot yesterday, which made for a LONG night. Yes, I think a nice big nap is in order for today! Maybe for both of us... *huge grin*

Alright, off to change out some laundry!

Have a wonderful Wednesday. :)

Until next time...

XO

closing it up.. :)

So, I have been feverishly working on finishing our vacation pictures from 2007. :) I am using an old Making Memories line and it has been so much fun to do. I only have 4 pages left and want to get them done in the next 2 weeks before we go on another family vacation....hahaha

Here's the latest page - using mostly contents from last year's Air Mail Studio Calico kit:
That was our cabin at the lake and the view of our boat from the shore. :) That was *the* best vacation - lots of time to relax and chill out...coming and going as we pleased. Ahhhh...and we head back to this lake in just a week and a half to enjoy some more time on the water. *big huge grin*

Have a fabulous Tuesday....I have a few more pages to share from our vacation...so be sure to check back again tomorrow! (this time I promise! hehe)

Until next time....

XO

and he's home..... :)

Well, we got home on Tuesday night from traveling down south to see my family. We had a wonderful time and Bayleigh had a blast all week at Lion Country Safari Day Camp! She is already talking about going back again next year. hehe Pool time, feeding animals, and shopping at the gift shop - what more could a girl want?!?!

Once we got back, the pressure was on to finish cleaning the house and get things ready for Andy to come home. Yay for us!!! So, I spent the remainder of the week preparing for his arrival and our Fellowship Baptist crop night - both on Friday night! It was one busy week. I am glad that it is now Saturday and we are past that. For sure!

Andy made it home safe. I won't say sound because he *did* drive 900 miles yesterday. I don't know how he did it....I really don't. Driving is so not my thing. I would rather gauge out my eyes than drive long distances. Seriously. Hate it that much.

So, we are now enjoying a laid back Saturday at home. :) It's so nice.....and I am so thankful that he is home again and I can leave the single motherhood behind until the next Army hoorah.

Thought I would share some Little Red Scrapbook sweetness! This is the kit:And oh man, was it so fun to work with. I was very worried (yet again?!!? notice a trend??). But, it came together so easily. I did most of my work while away at my mom's on vacation. :) And for me that is rare! I have a hard time being creative away from my "stock." *grin*



You must stop on by and check out the entire kit - because all of the addons are great and the ribbon is TO DIE FOR!! Delish! :) You must get that ribbon - I am thinking about getting another one to have!! That's how good it is. The addon paper is perfect for all of your summer pictures.

Be back tomorrow with a new layout to share!! Enjoy your Saturday!!

Until then....

XO

summer lovin'

I just love the summertime - the freedom to sleep in, stay in your pj's all day if you want, and just have a generally lazy day. That is what I am doing today..... :) Oh and finish up a few layouts, so that I can start on some assignments.

Bayleigh is now home safe and sound! And she is off to VBS at another church this morning and then to go play at her friends house until our church time tonight!

Layne is feeling much better finally and enjoying time outside. He is especially loving his new ride! hehe Look at that little man in there. :)
I got my July Little Red Scrapbook kit and it is soooooo delicious!!! I can't wait to finish up what I need to do, so that I can start working with it. You will have to check it out come July 1st - the full reveal is on the main site then.

Happy Wednesday! Off to get some stuff done around here....

Until next time.....

XO

told you so! :)

So, remember how I said things were going smoothly?!?!? hahaha I had this funny feeling that I would get tested in all sorts of ways because I had to go and say that. Sure enough, chaos happened.

Layne was sick with some sort of tummy bug yesterday. We were all ready for church....I was dressed, makeup on, hair done, shoes on, bags packed......he was all dressed, fed, shoes on.....when it all came crashing down. I picked up the bags to go load them in the car....and out it came. All over the carpet. All over himself. All over the sink in the bathroom. Just all over. It was nasty! I don't do well with the whole puking thing. At. All. So, we spent the day yesterday just chilling out. I changed my clothes, cleaned up the puke, and carried on. LOL He is much better this morning and ate a full breakfast and kept it down. Hooray!

*sigh* We are off to find a little car for him to ride in. I always wanted to get one for my kids and now I am just going to do it!! :) He is going to love it!! I think I am more excited than he will be. hehe

Hope that everyone is having a great Monday!

I will leave you with a layout for Inspired Blueprints. This is for sketch #24. This is my last sketch for the design team there - as they had a call for new designers. *sniff, sniff* I reapplied, so we shall see. I just loved working for them. :)

Enjoy and stay cool!!!

Until next time....

XO

checking in :)

Thought I better check in here, so ya'll wouldn't think I have committed myself since Andy's departure. hehe I have been *this* close, but I am hanging in there. The first few days/week is always hard...but, we are getting our groove down and it's going much more smoothly now.

Sidenote: Lord, I am not asking you to test the smoothness of things. At all. I know how lucky I am. I really really do. So please don't choose this area to test me at this moment. Just sayin. Wanted to lay it all out there. It always seems to go that way. Always. hehe

We have been hanging out, just the little man and I, this week. Bayleigh went off to her grandma and grandpa's house in Fernandina Beach. So, we are just kicking it here! Hoping to get some quiet time to myself tonight after he is in bed to catch up on some scrapbooking.

Have to share my layouts for Little Red Scrapbook! Oh my word, this kit was unbelievably fun to work with. I used it for all kinds of pages - boy, deployment, manly man, and sibling stuff. :) It really is *that* versatile. Go get one for yourself - you won't be sorry. And I had to add the ribbon and embellishment addon too! Check out my pages:
And my cards:


It's so incredibly hot here. We stay inside most of the afternoon!! It's been 100 degrees. For real. Poor Layne has his Daddy's fair complexion and turns bright red when he gets hot. I know he is fine - but it still just doesn't look right.

In fact, the 17 year old lifeguard at the pool yesterday thought he should inform me that his arms were getting red. He also mentioned that I might want to put sunscreen on him. Seriously? Seriously. Dude! You do not say that to people. It is not in your contract to be a pseudo parent while holding your whistle and flotation device. I promise that I am a mother who takes care of her children - and that includes lathering them with sunscreen before going to the pool. However, I did gob a bunch of sunscreen on his arms after that. I put it so thick, in fact, that his arms were completely white. Think I proved my point? HA! Probably just to myself.

Alright, back to cleaning out the garage. I am trying to surprise Andy when he gets home. With actually parking in our garage. It's a win win for us both. :)

Until next time...

XO

quiet today...

Not much to share today. It's been a long sad day for me....this morning we said goodbye to Andy. He is going to be in Missouri for a month for his final phase of BNCOC school. It was a rough morning. I am keeping my chin up and looking on the bright side - it's only *1* month and not multiple months. :)

I did want to share some sneaks for Little Red Scrapbook's June kit. Ya'll have to run on over and see it - all beautiful new Pink Paislee Captivating line. I wasn't sure how it would be to work with this kit. But, man, I had a blast with this kit!! It was so much fun....be sure to check for the design team reveal coming soon!

Oh and you can win one over that Pink Paislee blog...so go post a comment on their blog to get in on that!

Here's the fabulous kit:
And here are some peeks:

I will be back soon when I have more to say! Sorry I am so quiet today...promise more chatter soon. :)

Until then...

XO