There's Even More Where That Came From:

Surprised that I had yet another bunch of climbing layouts? I think I'm done now.



Text:
Even though Noah was nervous he roped up for his second climb of the year on this same wall. Michael belayed and gave encouragement. Noah was able to get higher than he had before.

_{Naked Stamps by Meredith Fenwick, Boy Buttons by Natalie Braxton, Font: DB Michael, Tasty Tattoo used as an overlay, background paper from Chalked Full of Fun by Lisa Whitney, "U Shine" doodle by Bee Good Designs, doodle arrow by Kate Hadfield, backward staples by Jenn Patrick}

Text: Courage is not the lack of fear but the ability to face it."
---- Lt. John B. Putnam Jr. (1921-1944)

_{Background papers from Chalked Full of Fun by Lisa Whitney, Grunge Alpha by Birgit, black bunch Alpha by The Powers Sisters, Naked Stamp Sheet by Meredith Fenwick, Boy Buttons by Natalie Braxton, Font: DB Michael,Dalyhand, Cold Coffee, Ripped and Torn template by Jen Caputo, Tasty Tattoo used as the two corner overlays, date stamps by Amber Clegg, backward staples by Jenn Patrick}

Tree Castle Island is our current family reading book. The story takes place in the Okefenokee Swamp. The kids like the different terms they are learning about in the story. For example, there are islands called "blow ups" that are made of peat moss which appear like a normal island, but when you step on them you sink. Another term is "hammock" which, in this context, means an area in the swamp with hardwoods like oak and sweet gum. We have only completed 3 chapters, so I will give my review when we complete the book.

:::::::::::::::::::::It's Midnight::::::::

and Rachel is creating collage faces using my digital scrapbooking magazine. The faces are very quirky and she's having fun. What a great combination!



::::::::::::::::More Lidocaine, Please!::::::

The family has been applying periodic doses of lidocaine to our red skin. Hopefully we will be better in a couple of days.

::::::::::::::::College for Kids::::::::

Today Rachel begins her third Summer in the College for Kids program. She is involved in their future authors class. She loves creative writing and the program is to help expand her ideas for writing. The school has a vanity press, so all of the participating students will have their finished writing piece printed. Grandpa plans to pick Rachel up tomorrow, so they can talk about her first day. Michael will then pick her up the rest of the week. Michael can't go Monday because he has his regularly scheduled apheresis appointment at the Red Cross.

:::::::::::::::Discover Magazine::::::::

has an article on Autism in their April 2007 issue. "Autism: It's Just Not In Your Head"

::::::::::::::::Fuzzy Math:::::::::

Discover Magazine had an interesting math question, which I posed to Michael and he answered it immediately, then went on to explain how he came by that answer. Here is the question from the magazine: Heavy Eggs.

What interested me more about this question happened at our family swimming over at Stephen's house. I had Michael ask two of his brother's the question and they thought about it and gave their answers. They were close. Noah, in a very brief stint out of the pool, came up and began explaining how to get the answer. Michael and I listened as he explained the process correctly using his hands to mimic how to go about weighing the eggs. He didn't mimic the words Michael had used, but used his own ideas. We didn't realize he had been paying attention. What a funny dude!

Here is another funny Noah story on Grandpa Jim's blog.

:::::::::::::::::Christmas 1974

My mom found these photos and I remembered having such a blast for years with these toys:

Text: I'm not sure if there was anything left on the shelves for other kids in 1974. Some of my presents included a doctor's kit, playdoh, View Master, a make-up and hairstyling set, Barbie's Jet, Barbie clothes, new pajamas and a Baby of Mine. I went to get the kids who were spending the night with my mom and on the floor was the red leather Barbie jacket which is the one in the photo.

_{Background paper from by Kay Miller, Beauty Mark blog freebie by the Powers Sisters, Handpainted Alpha and Holiday Label by Michelle Coleman, Really Big Ribbons by Natalie Braxton, Vintage frames by Nancy Comelab, Font: Dalyhand/Jane Austen}


Smiles...and OUCH!...off to apply lidocaine!

Waxing Nostalgic...Cartoon Style:

Michael and I will often spontaneously break into snippets of old television shows from our memories of Saturday Morning cartoons. One of our favorites is Super Chicken, which was taken off the air because he became Super Chicken by drinking a concoction called the "Super Sauce". The network or pressures from outside saw the drink as having a negative drug example for kids. I have fond memories of times watching Henry Cabot Henhouse III and his faithful sidekick, Fred.

I have listed several other theme songs and their shows. I had fun as a kid watching them and I wonder if you had similar favorites.


Artist: Lyrics
Song: Super Chicken Lyrics
When you find youself in danger,
When you're threatened by a stranger,
When it looks like you will take a lickin', (puk, puk, puk)
There is someone waiting,
Who will hurry up and rescue you,
Just Call for Super Chicken! (puk, ack!)

Fred, if you're afraid you'll have to overlook it,
Besides you knew the job was dangerous when you took it (puk, ack!)

He will drink his super sauce
And throw the bad guys for a loss
And he will bring them in alive and kickin' (puk, puk, puk)
There is one thing you should learn
When there is no one else to turn to
Call for Super Chicken! (puk, puk, puk)
Call for Super Chicken! (puk, ack!)



Lyrics
Song: Tom Slick Lyrics
Tom Slick.
Tom Slick.
Let me tell you why,
He's the best of all the guys.

Tom Slick
Tom Slick
In the thunder boat grease slapper once he's on your tail.
He won't quit because you know there's no such word as fail to
Tom Slick
Tom Slick!


Artist: Lyrics
Song: George of the Jungle Lyrics
George, George
George of the Jungle,
Strong as he can be.
(Ahhhhhhhh)
Watch out for that tree.

George, George,
George of the Jungle,
Lives a life that's free.
(Ahhhhhhhh)
Watch out for that tree.

When he gets in a scrape,
he makes his escape
with the help of his friend,
an ape named Ape.
Then away he'll schlep
on his elephant Shep
While Fella and Ursula
Stay in step.

Well....George, George
George of the Jungle,
Friend to you and me.

Watch out for that tree.

***I still laugh when he hits the tree!


Battle of the Planets

I loved watching this cartoon. I thought all the characters were cool. I, especially, wanted to fly the ship.



Artist: Lyrics
Song: The Bugaloos Lyrics
The Bugaloos
The Bugaloos
We're in the air and everywhere
Flying high, flying loose
Flying free as a summer breeze

The Bugaloos
The Bugaloos
We're climbing high and diving low
Through the sky, 'cross the land
Straight to you
With a helping hand
Ready with a helping hand

We're friends indeed
Should you need
If you ever need

The Bugaloos
The Bugaloos
We're in the air and everywhere
Flying high, flying loose
Flying free like we all could be....



Artist: Lyrics
Song: Land of the Lost Lyrics
Marshall, Will, and Holly
On a routine expedition
Met the greatest earthquake ever known.
High on the rapids
It struck their tiny raft.
And plunged them down a thousand feet below.

To the Land of the Lost.
To the Land of the Lost.
To the Land of the Lost.


I loved the Sleestacks!


Artist: Lyrics
Song: Fat Albert Lyrics
Hey, hey, hey!
Here's Fat Albert
And I'm gonna sing a song for you
And this is gonna show you
A thing or two
You'll have some fun now
With me and the gang
Learning from each other
While we do our ???
Na, na, na
Gonna have a good time
Na, na, na
Gonna have a good time
Hey, hey, hey!

This is Bill Cosby coming out with music and fun
If you're not careful, you may run something before it's done!
Hey, hey, hey!

Na, na, na
Gonna have a good time
Hey, hey, hey!
Na, na, na
Gonna have a good time
Hey, hey, hey!

I was partial to Dumb Donald and Mushmouth.

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl


Dr. Shrinker


Wonder Bug:





Come on and Zoom, Come on and Zoom,
Come on and Zoom, Come on and Zoom,
Come on and Zoom, Zoom, Zoom-a, ZOOM!
ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM!
Come on and Zoom, You call the tune,
Come on and Zoom, We're starting soon,
Come and Zoom-a, Zoom-a, Zoom-a, ZOOM!
ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM,

I loved to do the experiments I saw on Zoom. Unfortunately, those experiments were messy and I had to do a quick clean up before my mom found out. If she doesn't know about them, now, I figure I was successful!

Space Giants:



Boy howdy, I thought it would be cool to transform into a robot. That is one reason I am looking forward to the new movie Transformers. Weird. I know. I'm cool with that!

:::::::::::::::::Bouldering on Memorial Day:::::





Text: Noah and Rachel were keen to try bouldering. They smeared, clung, and grasped the course rock face. Eve tried to conquer a few rock faces, too. They searched for good hand holds and foot holds in the cracks. Noah and Rachel get very serious and concentrate on what they are doing. The weather was warm and the kids were able to gain more confidence.

_{Chalk Full of Fun kit and Add-on by Lisa Whitney, Scribbly Alpha by Studio Sandra Boddington at Scrapbookgraphics, Cluster Frames by Nancy Comelab, Cardboard flowers by Amanda Rockwell, Animal Doodles and Bows (Pirate Doodles) by Kate Hadfield, Baby Bead Alpha by Mo Jackson, Nessa Font by Erica Hite, Backwards Staples by Jenn Patrick, Journal paper by Catrine, Font: DB Michael}


:::::::::::::::::::::::My Nice Family::::::

Let me take a nap, yesterday. I am on the last legs of this yucky cold.

::::::::::::::::::::::Sande Krieger::::::::

is so talented and she sent me these:

I was one of a few folks who had their name pulled for her new stamps.

Smiles!

New Layouts of 2003 Vacation:

Here are some layouts I completed for a vacation album from 2003:
*(I will edit tomorrow with the credits for each layout).



<sub>Cluster Frame by Nancy Comelab, Painted Flowers by Lisa Whitney, Scalloped Edge from Simply Irresistable by Gina Cabrera, Weather Doodle by Kate Hadfield, Snapshot frame by Rhonna Farrer


Giddy Up kit by Mary Fran, Cluster Frame by Nancy Comelab, metal and doodle flowers by Kate Hadfield, Journal papers by Catrine, and Hardware Doodles by Kate Hadfield



Cardboard overlay by Linda Gil Bildal, Kraft paper by Gina Cabrera, Arrow and Hardware doodles by Kate Hadfield, Cluster Frames by Nancy Comelab


Vintage frames by Katie Pertiet and Nancy Comelab, Stitched Flowers by Natalie Braxton, Gratitude paper by Jen Wilson, postcard by Christine Honsinger</sub>







*************Movie Review for Spiderman 3************

The movie was pretty good, but could have edited out about 20 minutes of character development for Peter's turn to the proverbial dark side. More time put on the symbiot from space would have served better. The cgi folks did a great job on styling Venom. The Sandman story was interesting, but again I think the third story would have been far more interesting had the pulled in the story of Dr. Connors, the one-armed, research professor. Dr. Connors has been in all 3 movies and we have a bit of background on his relationship with Peter Parker. If you haven't read anything about Dr. Connors he is doing research on regenerating limbs by using his invention "the recombinator" and experimental lab lizards. In a "surprising" turn of events he uses the recominator on himself to regrow his missing arm only to be turned into.....(shock and surprise) a lizard man monster guy thing. See, I told you this story is much more interesting!

The funniest part of the movie had to do with the recurring cameos of Sam Raimi's friend Bruce Campbell. He add the perfect bit of levity.

Overall, the film was adequate and I will have to simply use my imagination to replace the bits I would have changed.

Air Time:

_{background paper from A Beautiful Mess by Lisa Whitney, doodles from Dear Diary by Erica Hite, black masking tape from Joined at the Hip by Tia Bennett, Clustered Negative frames from Color Me Funky by Kate Hadfield and Gina Miller, Wings from Paper Moon freebies by Anna Benjamin}

Will edit later...

On Belay!

Belay On! Climbing! Climb On!

These calls are familiar to all rock climbers. Rachel and Noah got to use them on the climbing wall at R.E.I. on Saturday. Noah only got up about 10 feet, but Rachel climbed and tagged the top. She was very scared, but bribery went far. I told her I would get her the new Barbie movie if she got to the top and Noah said he would give her .30 cents. It may have been the Noah's pennies that did the job?! We were all proud of her and Noah and Eve thought she was cool.

The initial reason for going to R.E.I was to get Michael's belated birthday present. He picked out a new down sleeping bag. My parent's paid for half and we got a 20% sales discount from a mailer. Now Michael can be a little bit more comfortable when he goes camping.

Here is a layout of my ultra silly husband:



_{Frame by Nancy Comelab,
background paper is Artsy Fartsy by Lisa Whitney,
Doodle Circle and staples from A Beautiful Mess by Lisa Whitney,
Doodle Arrow and Doodle Alpha by Kate Hadfield,
Cardboard Overlay by Linda Gil Bildal,
Date Stamp by Amber Clegg,
Doodle Corner from Designer Digital Font Challenge,
Note paper heart from Simply Irresistable by Gina Cabrera
Font: DBMichael from Darcy at Blueflombingo}

Noah's Year in Review:

_{A Beautiful Mess kit by Lisa Whitney, Felt hat from Hollie Hats by Tiff Brady, brush hand from Weird is Wonderful by Maya, Amelie alpha by Sara Carling, Journaling paper by Catrine, "why?" brush by Jackie Eckles, "Brillant" stamp by Katie Pertiet, photo reel by Mandabean, flourished doodle by Ida at Catscraps, Arrow by Mirranda Reinhardt, doodle frame from New Growth Kit by Tia Bennett, paper tear by Fhung Lie in her Ultimate Tear kit, Dymo Label by Andrea Cox, Fonts: Blueprint/Pea Lis/Ash94/Waltograph/Pea Friend}

::::::::::Pine Wood Derby:::::::::::

Noah and Michael are going to work on Noah's car design tonight at one of the other Tiger cub's house.

::::::::::Great Recipe Book:::::::::



I love Paula's personality and her Southern recipes are divine!

All Things Are Possible, Pass the Word!

Lisa Whitney's Beautiful Mess kit, and Linda GB's Star Bazar Kit, Font: Typeset/Teacher Kim