Oh how I love thee! We made a trip to Publix today and I had a whole stack of coupons. I think there were only 8 things that I bought without one. I even had coupons for the milk and bread.
The best part, I spent $101.55 and saved $116.95! Woo Hoo!!! That was the first shopping trip that I saved more than I spent. That makes Mike REALLY happy, and me too. Maybe he will take me out to dinner tonight?
Scrapbooking with the March kit from Paper Posies is really giving me spring fever. Thankfully the weather seems to be warming up! When I saw this kit I printed out all my favorite Easter pictures from last year and got scrappin’!
Those little eggs are too cute!
This next one is simple, I think I may leave it out in a frame in the living room for a couple weeks.
One of my handsome little man!
This one of Kalen is going in her first year book. I can’t believe she is already almost 2!!
I tried something new and made this folded flower. I really like how it turned out.
Love these pictures of the kids! Tyler was too sweet giving Kalen kisses!
These little butterflies are so cute!
Would you believe that I still have more stuff from this kit? I am planning on using a divided page protector to put all the Egg Hunting pictures in and using some accents on that. Then maybe make a couple cards for this Easter.
Are you in the mood for Spring yet?
Last week the kids and I got all dressed up in our green and headed out to the St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown.
It was a little cold this year, so we had to keep our jackets on.
Tyler loves a parade and he was very excited for this one!
Our favorite part was the little green dog! So cute!!
Afterwards we went to get some Chicken and Fries (as the kids say) with Daddy.
I had to get a few pictures of the kids when we got home.
I hope this will be a tradition for many years to come!
Well the contest at Memorable Seasons is over now. I was able to get in 3 of the 5 challenges. You already saw the first one, here are the other two I did.
This one was called Mini Buffet. You had to make a layout or mini album about a favorite restaurant, food, dessert, snack, drink, or recipe. I did this one about Tyler and Grandpa being silly with Lemons!
This next one was a little tricky. It was called, "Where's the Beef,” and here were the details.
Don't be chicken...beef up your albums with a two-page layout.
The menu for this bonus meal includes:
1. Main Meal (Two-page layout): Beef is brown, so include the color brown somehow on your layout.
2. Served on your best China Patterns: Pick 3 pattern papers to use on your layout.
3. Beverage will be Punch: Use a punch or die cut on your layout.
4. Sugary Dessert of your Choice: Add some "sugar" to your layout with glitter or gemstones, your choice.
I haven’t done a double layout in a LONG time, but I rolled up my sleeves and got to work!
Here they are separately.
I have to say that the contest did “jump start” my scrapbooking again. I have done 5 additional layouts and 2 cards since I started this a month ago. I am planning on sharing those soon! :)
Last week, Tyler got to go on a field trip to Domino’s and learn how to make pizza! He was sooooo excited, especially when he learned that Daddy used to make and deliver pizza’s when he was in high school and college.
First: Spread the dough out.
Second: Put the pizza sauce on.
Third: Smile for Mommy.
Fourth: Sprinkle the cheese on.
Fifth: Choose the toppings and spread them on. Tyler picked pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese. Which is funny because he hasn’t been wanting any of that on his pizza lately.
Sixth: Put in the “perfect pizza oven” to cook.
Seventh: Try and wait patiently for the pizza to come out the other side.
Tyler had such a good time, and I really enjoyed taking him! He was a very good boy and did such a great job. Afterwards we went to play with friends and eat our pizza. Daddy met us for lunch and Tyler was so excited to share his pizza with him, maybe that’s why he put all those toppings on.
Where was Kalen?
It’s been a while since I scrapbooked! Sure I’ve made some cards and mini books, but since before Christmas I haven’t sat down to do a “real” scrapbook page. So when I heard about the Scrapbook Throwdown contest going on at Memorable Seasons, I decided to jump in and get scrappin!
So the first Challenge was called Wedding Cake. I had to use a wedding picture, something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
Looks like a simple page right? Well, it took me FOREVER (it sat on my desk for 2 days)!! I hope that I can get my mojo again and start scrapbooking a little more often, and faster too.
I made this 6x6 heart board book for Valentine’s Day this year and I just LOVE how it turned out!
I used a kit that my friend, Shannon, made with Stampin Up! products.
I printed my favorite pictures from last year’s photo shoot and they just went perfectly!
(Click on the photos to make them larger)
Here are a few close ups of my favorites.
I don’t know if you can tell but half of the papers are glittery!
So cute!
I know this will be something the kids will love looking at over and over again! Hmm…maybe I should make one every year on Valentine’s Day! ;)
Email Shannon if you would like one too!
On Friday the kids had their Bright Lights Valentine’s party. They were so exited to exchange cards and candy with all their friends. We had to wear our Valentine’s outfits.
Here is Kalen modeling the outfit that I made for her.
Tyler decided he needed to show Kalen how to model.
Like she needs any help.
“Alright Mom, enough pictures!!”
That was my first time making a skirt. It turned out so cute I know I’ll be making a lot more in the future!!
Then we headed out to the church for the party.
The girls.
And the boys.
And the whole group.
We had a lot of fun!
Later that night the kids had a sleepover at the Elmore’s so Mike and I could enjoy a night out by ourselves. We went to dinner and a movie, then didn’t have to worry about getting the kids to bed. It was nice!
We hope you all had a Happy Valentine’s day!
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