T-Shirt Truths

This is one of the pages for my SIL's Christmas album. Their family always has hilarious t-shirts and this one is all too true:




Credits: background paper from Exploring Solids by Catrine
Kate Hadfield's Fall doodles
Mo Jackson's Bark Alpha and Squirrel's from Fall Pixibelle
Carol Abram's Twig frame
Jan Crowley's Comic Book Junkie


:::::::::::::::::::::::::Pins & Needles:::

My wonderful friend, Carol, from Australia gave me this award . I was truly pleased as punch to have someone say this about me. Carol is so full of mirth, talent and perserverance (overcoming the dreaded dpns for one thing) that she always inspires me when I read her blog. I will be presenting this award to some others soon. Thank you, again!

Smiles!

Happy Birthday, Aaron!

_{Mo Jackson: Birthday Candles, Party
Kate Hadfield: Birthday Boy doodles
Sande Krieger: Borderlines
Font: DJB DOODL E Doo! / DJB MICHAEL by Darcy Baldwin at The Digichick}

:::::::::::::Sande Krieger Inspired Layout::::
for our Central Park Zoo visit:






_{Sande Krieger: Borderline and A Traveling We Will Go
Kate Hadfield: Animal Doodles
Shawna Clingerman: The Grass is Greener doodle
Amber Clegg: Date Stamps
Fonts: DJB CHERE/ DJB DOODL E DOO! by Darcy Baldwin at The Digichick}

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Aaron and I watched this today:


Decoding The Past: Secrets of Kabbalah
The two comments on the film left on Amazon didn't think much of the film.

Smiles!

Anachronism

Main Entry: anach·ro·nism
Pronunciation: &-'na-kr&-"ni-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from Middle Greek anachronismos, from anachronizesthai to be an anachronism, from Late Greek anachronizein to be late, from Greek ana- + chronos time
1 : an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other
2 : a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present
3 : the state or condition of being chronologically out of place



Text: During our trip to Colonial Williamsburg, in Virgina, Rachel wore a period white muslin dress, with a pale mint sash along with a lace trimmed bonnet. But, our need for modern comfort was included in her ensemble. She also sported her hydration system in her backpack and her Tevas.

_{Clock Brushes by Robyn England
Borderlines by Sande Krieger (flower element also by Sande Krieger found on the Better Homes and Gardens website)
negative strip from Simple Expressions by Jen Wilson
Snap Shot Frame by Rhonna Farrer
Doodle Arrows by Kate Hadfield
Weird is Wonderful pen and ink sketch by Maya
Offical Boxer Alpha by Mo Jackson
Collage birds (modified) by Hope Wallace
Fonts: Another Typewriter, DJB Angela by Darcy Baldwin at The Digichick}


::::::::::::::::::::::Bridal Shower::::::

I was able to attend a bridal shower for a young girl named Emily that our family thinks is just fabulous! Her fun mom and sisters, sans one, were able to attend, too. They have dispersed around the country, so it was really nice to talk to them and catch up. Most of them love digital scrapbooking, so we talked "shop" for awhile. They are all so creative. I'll miss checking out their homemade gingerbread houses, which are truly works of art. Reconnecting can be so cathartic!

...when I got home Noah informed me that Michael had taken them all out for ice cream and that he had tried to save one of his gummy worms for me, but he got hungry! It's the thought that counts!

:::::::::::::::::::Product Recommendation::::::


The Way Things Work videos we checked out from the library are awesome! Noah loves these 30 minute animated videos that explain such topics as: incline planes, sinking, screws and several other topics. Just a fun way to explain some difficult concepts.

Later, gators!

One Hacksaw and Some Free Time...

That is what some malicious fool had near our neighborhood. Some person, or persons hacked through the fiberoptic cable that supplies our neighborhood. We have been down since about 4:00p.m. yesterday. The phone line is now workin, but DSL is down. Michael left me his laptop because I can piggyback on someone's wifi connection.

:::::::::::::::::::::::Family Reunion layout and C.T. assignment from Darcy Baldwin at The Digichick::::

Making Messy Chic Since 2007


Text: Dakotta Rose and her sister Corinna managed to cover themselves from head to toe in dirt during our family reunion.


Summertime Fun Kit Essential by Gina Cabrera
Paper Flowers by Dani Mogstad
Mo Moodles One doodle frame by Mo Jackson
Picture Frame from Springtime in Paris by Michelle Godin
Alpha: Crimped Alpha by Darcy Baldwin at The Digichick
Fonts: DJB LIZ, DJB MICHELLED, DJB WENDYPscript by Darcy Baldwin at The Digichick

::::::::::::::::::::::Update on Noah's Check Up:::::::

Noah is in the 60th percentile in weight and 30th in height. He had inflammation in his left ear, probably due to the water conditions in Lake Lanier. So, we picked up some Neomycin drops for his ear. His eyes tested both at 20/30, so I had Michael make Noah an appointment for the eye doctor. We will be doing the official eye testin on Saturday. His jaw ticks are thought to be primarily from his molars coming in and the doctor felt his eye spasms were benign. She said to let her know if the eye doctor saw any issues beyond just the need for glasses. NO SHOTS! That is really what made Noah happy. He Quizzed the nurse and the doctor on the items around the exam room. Then, Noah explained his theories on who the murder of Oberon might be in The Sisters Grimm: Once Upon a Crime. He proposed his theories very succinctly. I was giggling in the background, while the doctor tried to follow his logic stream.

:::::::::::::Book Review.....Coming tomorrow....

BTW...I have poison ivy, AGAIN! Luckily the case is a mild one and is around my ankles. I understand, from Michael, that I will EVENTUALLY develop an immunity. At this rate I should acquire that immunity by the end of Summer!


Smiles!

There's Nobody Here But Us Chickens!

<sub>Chickens by Studio Sausan at Scrapbookgraphics, Bubbles from Comic Book Junkie by Jan Crowley, Font: DB Michael


Atc people and Television by Janna Billman, "wallpaper" from Dorothy's Kitchen Three by Mo Jackson</sub>



One of my cute and silly nieces, Dakotta Rose.
This is a kit that will be coming out soon in Studio Sandra Boddington at Scrapbookgraphics.

They're Back!

_{Created using the Einstein generator http://www.hetemeel.com/einsteinform.php}

Michael and Aaron came home around 2 pm., yesterday. The original plan had been for Michael to come home late Thursday night and Aaron on Saturday morning. However, Aaron ended up getting dehydrated and ill because he was extremely reluctant to use the foul smelling facilities. Michael had taken him into town to hang out in some air conditioning that had clean bathrooms, while sipping on a beverage. Aaron picked some red Gatorade (atleast, I think that is what Michael said). I talked to them both while they were at the store and Noah and Eve got to tell Aaron they loved him, too. When I got the phone back Aaron said, "Here's dad. I've got to go!" Michael said he would call me later with an update. Instead, two hours later they walked through the door. Aaron was wearing one of Michael's work shirts over his own shorts and he was bare foot. He immediately went up stairs and got in the tub. Michael came in to inform me that Aaron had thrown up the moment he got in the truck. He was able to cover himself, Michael and the dashboard. JOY!
I went up to double check on Aaron who lay miserably floating in the tub of tepid water. Then, I went out to see what I could do to help clean up. Michael gave me the trash bag full of fouled clothing which I put in a hot water and detergent soak. Unfortunately, I have a pair of really nice suede sneakers that I don't know how to remove vomit from the surface. I suppose I'll look up Hints from Heloise? Michael said he would tackle the truck clean up on his own and with the help of Febreeze after the disinfecting was completed.
Aaron immediately laid down after getting washed and dressed. He napped for hours while Michael relaxed in front of the last few episodes of "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan. Aaron ended up coming upstairs around 10:15pm. and listened to the last chapters of the family book reading.
This morning around 4 am. I heard, "MOM!" and Aaron was in the bathroom. This occured two more times. At 7:30 am Aaron plopped himself beside me in my room and pronounced himself well again. I said, "Good deal!"

::::::::::::::::::::::::Michael::::::::::

The guys at Michael's office are having fun with this game Aaron showed Michael that allows you to create your own super heros. The joke in the office is that Michael is a tree hugger, so Michael's friend, Ed, created a super hero called Sargeant Nature using Hero Machine:
:


I thought it was hilarious, so I decided to play along with some of my digital supplies and this is what I came up with:
Rachel came up with her own moniker!

_{Mo Jackson's Pixie Coutour One and Two, Man outline by Robyn England, Font: DB Michael}

:::::::::::::::::::::::::The Sisters Grimm: The Unusual Suspects



As Daphne repeats a few time in the book, "That's so punk rock!" The book was a fast paced fight to the finish to stop the evil Rumpelstiltskein and his minions. The underlying theme of this, second, installment of the Sisters Grimm was the horrible toll prejudice and hate can take on the person who is letting those emotions fester. I thought the deeper meaning was excellent and put forth very creatively. The books, again, are not for the young, or who tend to have nightmares. Scary things happen in this series and folks don't always come out alive. The characters aren't one note characters, which always helps a plot. Snow White adds a little bit of Feminism and action hero bits to liven up the story line. She is definitely no "Woe is me!" shrinking violet type. She holds her own against several of Ferryport Landings ne'er do well Everafters. This book leaves with a very interesting psychological cliff hanger. Off to put in a request for book 3.

Smiles!

Bathing Beauties:

Miss Muscogee Pageant 1939





_{Mo Jackson's Mermaid and Swimming Pixie kits, and Moodles 4, In Vogue kit elements from Scrap Artist, Font: Fairfax Station/Shishoni Brush/ Susie's Hand, Arrow Doodle by Holly McCaig}

My maternal grandmother was a contestant in this competition held in Muscogee County, Georgia. I don't know which one of the ladies won. I just thought the photos were pretty cool!

:::::::::::::::Greek Mythology Day:::::::::

We have watched several stories that introduce Greek mythology to children. The series is really well put together.




...other interesting videos: The Cultural Revolution, Inventor: Alexander Graham Bell, and Life Science.


:::::::::::::::::::::Slideshow Complete::::

I finished the slideshow for a gentlemen in Jim's scout troop. I hope the discs I burned work on everyone's players. I created 8 copies and did the labels using the lightscribe printer. I also created a page that slipped into the dvd sleeve.

::::::::::::::::::This is Pretty Funny::::::

Warning Label Generator




Remember the Quick Trip motto: "If effects last for more than 4 hours PARTY ON!

Smiles!

My Own Particular Idiom:

Excerpt from Monty Python and the Holy Grail:
Sir Lancelot: No, no, sweet Concorde! Stay here! I will send help as
soon as I have accomplished a daring and heroic rescue in my own
particular... (sigh)
CONCORDE: Idiom, sir?
Sir Lancelot: Idiom!

****I love the word and concept of "idiom".




<sub>I was just having fun with idioms!

Background paper from Midnight in the Garden by Kay Miller,
Mermaid by Mo Jackson,
Space Doodles, Stitched Number and Pirate Doodles by Kate Hadfield,
Fonts: Piracy, Sketchy, Texas Hero, CK Good Point</sub>

I Have a Plethora of...

Layouts! If you answered "Pinatas" to that you are one super funny individual! The reference is from "Three Amigos" with Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short.
If you haven't see the movie it isn't high cinema, rather it is quirky and fun. I guarantee you will have the song "My Little Buttercup" running through your mind afterwards and it will give you a smile. You may even start doing a little soft shoe number. Who knows? You may also start saying "Look up here!" ;)

Back to the IRregularly scheduled program...



_{Background paper from Dear Diary by Erica Hite, Borderlines by Sande Krieger, Get Reel by Manda Bean, Moodles One by Mo Jackson, Font: Waltograph Ul}


Noah really had a blast beating on the drums. The street performers were fabulous and nice.
<sub>Kraft paper by Gina Cabrera, Crayon Doodles by Ida, Cardboard flip by Linda Gil Bildal, Stitched Arrow by Kate Hadfield, Date stamp by Katie Pertiet, Inked Frame by Rhonna Farrer, Bent frame by Nancy Comelab, Fonts: Downcome, Laundromat 1967


Kraft paper by Gina Cabrera, Negative Cluster from Color Me Funky by Gina Miller and Kate Hadfield, Musical Doodles,Doodle Arrow and Stitched Arrow by Kate Hadfield, Cardboard by Linda Gil Bildal



Cluster Frame by Nancy Comelab, Background paper is redattitude by Lisa Whitney, Doodle Vehicle and Doodle Arrow by Kate Hadfield



Nostalgic 4 paper by Jen Wilson, Cluster Frame by Nancy Comelab, Doodle Alpah by Kate Hadfield

Metal Flowers by Kate Hadfield, Negative Strip by Gina Miller, Scalloped edge and Moodled frame from Moodles two by Mo Jackson, Cardboard flip by Linda Gil Bildal, Font: DB Michael by Darcy, Number 1 from French Laundry Coaster by Sande Krieger</sub>


::::::::::::::::::::We Have a Full Tank of Gas:::::::::

and we will be heading out this afternoon to Clayton, Georgia. I suppose I should google that because I still don't know how to get there! (The world is round.) One important thing for Rachel was for me to cut a playlist for the cd that included Ray Charles music. She has been learning about him in school. She is amazed that he was blind, but accomplished so much. I told her about a car commercial made back about 1997 when Ray Charles got to drive on the Salt Flats in Utah. Michael and I clapped and laughed. Such a cool commercial!

I'll "see" y'all on Monday!

(((Hugs))) and Smiles!

Star Wars Disney Style

I was doing some pages for the Disney book and here is one of them.



_{Background paper from Simple Expressions by Jen Wilson, Moodle Alpha and Moodle Frame by Mo Jackson, Font: Waltograph}


:::::::::::::::Fresh 2 Frazzled::::::::::::


(Our Trip) Took us from my home in Georgia to Nauvoo, Illinois, The Corn Palace, Devil's Tower, The Badlands, and Mount Rushmore. In Oregon My family drove me to Oregon Coast Aquarium in Portland, Silver Springs and to Ona Beach. Then we went to Yellowstone, The Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, andThe Grand Canyon. I did really well until Memphis, Tennessee. Then I threw up and mom held me the rest of the way home in the back seat of the truck.


Fonts:
_{Movin' On kit by Sandra Boddington in Studio Sandra at Scrapbookgraphics,
Doodle alpha and Exhaust doodle by Kate Hadfield, Font: DB Michael by Darcy, Marcelle Script, Mia's Scribbling, Distress.}



:::::::::::::::::::::GIRL SCOUT CAMP::::::::

This weekend I will be with Rachel at Girl Scout Camp, so I suppose there will be a lot of giggling and mosquitos.

I Can Tell Spring is Here Because...

I have
Poison Ivy. I have it on the backs of my legs and above where my gloves didn't cover my arm. It is a relatively mild case. I had poison ivy really bad about 2 years ago, so this is just a mild itchy walk in the, proverbial, park!





_{Primitive Scrapbook and Primitive Photography by Mo Jackson, Doodles by Ida, Date Stamp from Simply Irresistable kit by Gina Cabrera, Font: DB Michael, Wonton}
::::::::::::Excerpts from The Phantom Tollbooth

pp. 167 & 168:

"If everything you say is true," added Tock.
"Then, without a doubt," Milo concluded brightly, "you must be Canby."

"Of course, yes, of course," the man shouted. "Why didn't I think of that? I'm as happy as can be." Then he quickly sat down, put his head in his hands, and sighed. "But I'm also as sad as can be."
"Now will you tell me where we are?" asked Tock as he looked around the desolate island.
"To be sure," said Canby; "you're on the Island of Conclusions. Make yourself at home. You're apt to be here for some time."
"But how did we get here?" asked Milo, who was still a bit puzzled by being there at all.
"You jumped, of course," explained Canby. "That's the way most everyone gets here. It's really quite simple; every time you decide something without having a good reason, you jump to Conclusions whether you like it or not. It's such an easy trip to make that I've been here hundreds of times."

....to get away from the Island of Conclusion you have to swim through the Sea of Knowledge. This is what Canby said about it: (p.169 & 170)

"...you can swim all day in the Sea of Knowledge and still come out completely dry. Most people do."

....just a little later...

"But from now on I'm going to have a very good reason before I make up my mind about anything. You can lose too much time jumping to Conclusions."


:::::::::::::::::Conference:::::::::::::

We watched Conference over at my parents' house. The talks were inspiring. I have several to go back and highlight when the hard copies are available. Elder Holland, President Faust, Elder Uchtdorf, and Elder Eyring were just a few stand outs.

Smiles!

Welcome, Elliott!

Text: Aaron, Rachel, Noah and Eve were excited to welcome their newest cousin, Elliott. Aaron was especially good holding him. Elliott's mom, Melissa, looked great after her Cesearean section, but was experiencing a lot of itchiness due to her pain medication. Matthew, Elliot's dad, was suffering from a bad back and allergies. Elliott fussed only slightly and after a few good burps settled right down and fell asleep. Welcome Baby Elliott!

_{Mo Jackson's Boxer Thirteen,
Gina Cabrera's Simply Irresistable Mega kit,
Baby chipboard on ribbon by Shabby Miss Jenn,
Don't Be Negative by Gina Miller,
Hand Stamped Alpha by Michelle Coleman,
Fonts: Jayne Print, House Sitter's Club}

Noah took the visit to see baby Elliott as an opportunity to quiz Matthew on, pretty much, everything. Well as Monty Pythoners say: "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!" Noah wanted to no what part Matthew took in helping bring Elliott into the world. Matthew told him he had helped by giving support to his wife and various other things. Noah told him that wasn't good enough. Yep, this is Noah in his normal form. He also was certain about the directions for getting out of the hospital, which was opposite of the posted signs. To Noah those signs were wrong and he was right. What a troll, sometimes, but cute.

Here is a layout of my niece Haley:

Haley enjoyed hunting the Easter eggs at Granny Alice McClure's house. Aunt Katherine made and dyed a dozen hard-boiled eggs for the kids to hunt, but the kids refused to eat any of them! Uncle Michael liked hiding the eggs in the trees.



Spring Basics Plain Paper by Cindy Irvine at Elemental Scraps
Sketchy Brushes Painted Flowers by Cindy Irvine at Elemental Scraps
Doodle Border by Kate Hadfield,
Template freebie from Janet Phillips,
Bunny and Cracked Easter Egg by Mary Fran,
Fonts: DB Michael at blueflombingo, Jodishand


::::::::::::::Still Reading:::::::
The Phantom Tollbooth. I will post some of the quotes from the book because they are so profound, but I have to finish the taxes and do some cleaning.

Smiles!

Daddy's Girl

Just a fun photo of my niece, Makayla, and her daddy.



_{Paisley Passion Kit by Sandra Boddington, Paper tears by Fhung Lie, I Love you stamp and film strip by Jen Wilson, Baby beads by Mo Jackson, Mindy Wade date stamp, Black font by Shabby Princess, frame by Tia Bennett, Font: Farrah}

Visions of Cookies Dancing in Your Head?

_{bedding and sleepware from "Twas the Night" by Mo Jackson, Girl Scout ribbon and paper by Heather Roselli, Font: Ash 94}

"Excuse ME!

You have a CUSTOMER HERE!" This is what Eve said to me last night at dinner when I didn't get her orange juice poured fast enough. I asked the other kids where Eve came up with that phrase. They said it was from Spongebob. Luckily, we don't have dvds of the old t.v. show Alice. She would probably tell me to "Kiss my grits"!

::::::::::Good News:::::::
We are currently healthy and the kids have caught up with their missed school work! Laundry is under control, which, as defined in this house, means all children and adults have, at least, 2 pairs of matched socks!

::::::::::::A Disney Layout::::::::::::

The Disney Characters, particularly, liked to put their hands (paws) over Rachel's face, which sent her into peals of laughter. I'll have to find and scrap the photo with the dragon Mushu doing the same thing Stitch was doing.



_{background paper by Leah Riordan, Overlay from DD Fontchat, Amelie Alpha by Sara Carling, film strip from Primitive Photography by Mo Jackson, Disney brad by JLR, Date Stamp by Katie Pertiet, arrow doodles by Ida, staples by C Wyckoff, Font:Walt Disney Script, SA_Apricots/Mimi}

Aaron's year in review:

_{background: glow paper pack by Michelle Coleman, Paint Strokes from Gypsy Rose Kit by Michelle Coleman, felt hat is Hollie Hats by Tiff Brady, Label Brush by MCO, Journaling paper by Catrine, staples by Michelle Coleman, Photograph borders from Primitive Photography by Mo Jackson, prongs from Studio Chic by Shabby Princess, Fonts: Mr. B/An Unfortunate Event/Another Typewriter, doodle corners from DD Font Chat freebie, hand doodle from Weird is Wonderful by Maya}

Cub Scouts and popcorn:

It is popcorn sales time in scouting, so I made up this little card for Noah:


_{popcorn background paper and movie box by Tabby Lewis from her Showtime kit,
Word bubble from Jan Crowley's Comic Junkie Kit,
Vintage popcorn box from Mo Jackson's Birthday Party kit,
Font: DSG Stamped, Pea Angedawn, and Ligurino}


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Next it will be Girl Scout Cookies made from 100% girl scouts!

Here are a few layouts I've Done Lately:

I tried to get his taped effect. This is very different, but it is always fun to try new things. Thank you ladies!

_{Photo from Flickr
tape and crumpled overlay from Mo Jackson's Primitive Scrapbook
Fonts: Nail Scratch, Dirty Ego, and Misproject
Inked Edge by Nancy Rowe Janitz}





This is a scraplift of Dagmar's http://www.scrapartist.com/gallery/s...;ppuser=3 319

This is a photo of my nephew, Alfredo, who was recently adopted into the family!

_{Fonts: Mouser Outline/ Pea Martha
Kits/Papers/Elements: Michelle Coleman's Art Papers II, Leather Rose Trim and paper from Gypsy Rose Kit, country wire from Indian Summer Elements Kit by Jen WIlson, Stitched Frame from Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman, Leather stitch from Authentic by Sara Carling
Extras: Stamp from Gina Cabrera's Lucky Star Kit, Grunge frame by Jessica Sprague, Tag from Dream for you elements by Jen Wilson}




This is one of my new nieces. She was adopted last month, along with her 3 siblings. She was diagnosed with A.L.L. right after Halloween last year. She has 2 more years of chemo, at least. She is a brave girl!

Text:
Teresa and Mama Shelene have their photo taken by a group called "Flashes of Hope". The photographers take professional photos for the sick children at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

_{Family Ties Kit by Sandra Boddington and Suzy Nunes at Sweet Shoppe Designs
Fonts Used: Oldstyle Italic}

Aaron is Twelve Today:

_{Mo Jackson's Birthday Candles, Party Favor,Balloons, Twas the Night, and Oak Knoll.
Anna Benjamin's (Paper Moons) Robot and t.v. from Janna Billman}

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVEYBUG!

_{Mo Jackson's Moodles 4 and Birthday Candles, Font: Simon Script and Girls are Weird}