tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82311726855118486792024-02-18T22:15:07.569-08:00Confessions of a 20-something Scrapbooking MotherBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-85429906306642500452009-06-26T09:34:00.000-07:002009-06-26T09:36:29.152-07:00New Blog!For anyone who's still checking in here-sorry I've been missing!! Life has been insane, to say the least. Anyway, I decided I wanted to start anew, so I started a new blog at wvmommyof2boys.blogspot.com. I don't have much timr for crafting anymore, but I will have some new projects to show soon! Thanks!!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-45929322774877205692009-01-26T05:55:00.000-08:002009-01-26T10:15:51.966-08:00Photo Challenge!!<a href="http://crazyforcrafting.blogspot.com/">Carol</a> has tagged me with a great challenge!! The challenge is to find the 6th picture in the 6th folder and post it on your blog. Isn't that fun??!! So here's mine:<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295601282983056690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioASs2WEqYvU5SpEOjh12YbLzMXI5oSHWFFnCjLVLsvYhtLX3uTp6XhuRhOC3RX9-hSeudoyDGOqeA30jcdCJyD4YfgvbIozw0tNMjNSgKIa9Fg_uxIqszcd6xAKeKtK8cXmn6LhIpqYA/s400/stinkyface.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>This is a picture from last April. For at least 6 months, this was the face Aaron gave me when I told him to say "Cheese!". Isn't he a stinker??!!</p><p>So now I am challenging 6 others: <a href="http://thegaragesalediva.blogspot.com/">Becky</a>, <a href="http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/">Veronica</a>, <a href="http://heatherbares.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>, <a href="http://okieladybugsscrapnmore.blogspot.com/">Okie</a>, <a href="http://angelosity.blogspot.com/">Angel</a>, and <a href="http://gettingcrafty1203.blogspot.com/">Liz</a>. Have fun ladies!!<br /></p><p>I probably won't be around much this week. I've decided to start my spring cleaning early. I will only be watching the kids 3 days this week, so I thought it would be a good time to start. Between playing with the boys, blog hopping, the Cricut MB, scrapping, and organizing my scrap room, I've been letting the housework slide more than I would like. But no more! So this week I will be cleaning from floor to ceiling. Today I'll be working on the kitchen. I'm also hoping to get rid of some of the clutter by listing some things on Craigslist and freecycle. Maybe I can make some much needed money at the same time!!</p><p>I hope you all have a great week! Thanks so much for stopping by!!</p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-42686527540800384992009-01-25T15:50:00.000-08:002009-01-25T15:55:13.718-08:00Valentines Card for AlexHere's the Valentine's Day card I made for my little Alexander!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedzVsYhCsjD_z9tfOyS8JrJoYGaREqF5xfd9ePo3JVtchQhWufVoCYw-k5ZJ2DS7iGxk1VJMMMssz0lq7bYUWCAyrdjIdIjAQBDNFfLH9fU6_fZTYB1FX30A1Ku3vgDQ8gAJTkwbcMOc/s1600-h/ValentineCardforAl!.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295383193679182290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedzVsYhCsjD_z9tfOyS8JrJoYGaREqF5xfd9ePo3JVtchQhWufVoCYw-k5ZJ2DS7iGxk1VJMMMssz0lq7bYUWCAyrdjIdIjAQBDNFfLH9fU6_fZTYB1FX30A1Ku3vgDQ8gAJTkwbcMOc/s400/ValentineCardforAl!.jpg" border="0" /></a> Basically everything was part of a RAK I received last week from Deb on the Cricut MB. The papers are K&Co, I used my new MS punch, some Skittles, and the cupcake is a Studio G stamp. I stamped it twice, cut it out and pop dotted it. And used lots of Stickles of course!!<br /><br />I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!! Today Jamie painted and hung up a piece of pegboard in my room. Its hot pink. :) I will take pictures this week and post them. Have a great night!!!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-77549286106294193572009-01-22T09:25:00.000-08:002009-01-22T10:34:25.809-08:00A few layouts and a RAKHere are the layouts I've been working on. I've done more in the past week than I have in the past 6 months! I feel energized and recharged. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgO6l3wTdFd3ch6tqwdWRJYzIoGCu5P_rHiilJtDBP1QqpPTyLHBU266Bre_bcHdx7uSnn9TKZD7Nu3Jw6ZuXHpAOPB_ZHTXapuH0axrQhIET33m70l5Jmo-9fLJywgqjFDL54G315jS0/s1600-h/WelcomeAlex.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294171543607938658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgO6l3wTdFd3ch6tqwdWRJYzIoGCu5P_rHiilJtDBP1QqpPTyLHBU266Bre_bcHdx7uSnn9TKZD7Nu3Jw6ZuXHpAOPB_ZHTXapuH0axrQhIET33m70l5Jmo-9fLJywgqjFDL54G315jS0/s400/WelcomeAlex.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the first picture of my little Alexander. He was so teeny tiny-3 pounds, 9 ounces. Now he's chubby! :) The papers are Bo Bunny, I journaled on the computer, and the embellishments are Karen Foster. The mobile on the little crib lights up. Its so cute. I think if Aaron pushes it one more time the battery will be dead though!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuci5bg3SRR4c9e6Sv0PXI4d6g3j6kmcq98yZnfh7uVRmzhDJxVUtBijyx3hHCCufPOtEql8vzz7m8Uq3ooKUXSzfh1kivzEG8ulIJD9KWnsa_U5febe0Ioe4_tbWFaJnWzJ73Eo2ZD4c/s1600-h/SnowyDay.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294171457349088482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuci5bg3SRR4c9e6Sv0PXI4d6g3j6kmcq98yZnfh7uVRmzhDJxVUtBijyx3hHCCufPOtEql8vzz7m8Uq3ooKUXSzfh1kivzEG8ulIJD9KWnsa_U5febe0Ioe4_tbWFaJnWzJ73Eo2ZD4c/s400/SnowyDay.jpg" border="0" /></a> These are the pics I took on Monday of Aaron playing in the snow! He had so much fun! Last year he played in the snow, but was done after a few minutes. This year, I had to carry him kicking and screaming back into the house! He had so much fun. I had fun too. :) This snowflake paper came from my stash. I've found all sorts of things I forgot about while I was cleaning my room!! Moving on! I also used a Heidi Grace glass snowflake, Jolees snowflakes, DCWV chipboard letters, and a paper pieced snowman that I've had for years. The date at the bottom was done with Magic Scraps adhesive rubons. Have you ever used these? They're awesome! You can cover them with chalk or glitteror whatever you want. I think these are my new favorite thing!<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MZzXhwolnr0UcW-NZ2Yv-BcieNQfny_CaykTz3vAjGnP5e76gf6JGddP3znVSQ6E0b0OhrNBw4d7p_t-XRp1ZS9wviritw1Eq7Z5o4LjD8qnCGFJmc_VyJkc3X-ml6_tZ8R2BF25-n0/s1600-h/UncleLeeAuntKristipage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294171118194640690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MZzXhwolnr0UcW-NZ2Yv-BcieNQfny_CaykTz3vAjGnP5e76gf6JGddP3znVSQ6E0b0OhrNBw4d7p_t-XRp1ZS9wviritw1Eq7Z5o4LjD8qnCGFJmc_VyJkc3X-ml6_tZ8R2BF25-n0/s400/UncleLeeAuntKristipage.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is my Uncle Lee and Aunt Kristi holding Alex! For this page I used Karen Foster paper, scraps, a Bo Bunny sticker, Making Memories rub-ons and my Opposites Attract cart. <div></div><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294171203692355090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraZFIgvyV_8DGSg3jsLo-reB-QNBO6x4o299JuZcYcb0t62RI9Y1IzGS9dYgzQS8rDaypkOskS8JnM8O_IFsL6MUdilyYSQekpZcimiDhVzXVy1V7s8dDqZ1ExmVifGSJByjhsuVHmf0/s400/ValentineRAKfromDebbie.jpg" border="0" /> And here's a RAK I received in the mail today! It is from my new friend Deb (Blue-Ridge-Mts-Mom on the Cricut MB) and I can't wait to play with these! The papers are beautiful! And I can't wait to use the punch! She also sent me some dyed skittles which I LOVE! If you read this Deb, THANK YOU SO MUCH!</div><div> </div><div>I'm off to clean for a bit. And maybe I'll scrap a little later! Thanks for stopping in!!<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-16573277985684259452009-01-22T04:42:00.000-08:002009-01-22T16:14:39.234-08:00Quick update and more blog candies!What a busy few days I've had! I've finished 3 or 4 layouts this week in my pretty new scrapbook room. Carol, you were right when you said I would be inspired in there! Every time I walk in, all of these new ideas jump into my head. My old room was a disaster and I barely ever completed anything. Now I'm doing a layout a day and I'm thrilled! Pretty soon the boys albums will be completely caught up! YAY!<br /><br />Yesterday Jamie was home pretty early from work, and he spent about 6 hours fixing my old laptop from college. He installed all new stuff on it, then he put it, my camera dock and my beloved printer in my scrap room! Then I downloaded all of my Creating Keepsakes fonts on it, so I am set!!<br /><br />Its been a long, rough few months for me, but so many great things have happened this past week that I feel like things are finally starting to change. Scrap wise, I have my pretty room and computer set up now, I've won a few blog candies and RAKs, and I've made a lot of new friends. I feel very lucky and very, very blessed! Financially, things have been bad for a while. Worse than they've ever been before. After having months of no inquiries of my child care, I've had 3 people contact me this week alone. My ideal situation is to have 2 full time children, so hopefully that will happen!<br /><br />I have all of my new layouts to show you, but when my hubby hooked everything up in my scrap room, he wasn't thinking about the internet. ;) So I don't have any internet in the room for now, and my camera is in the room... Lol. I will try to upload them later though.<br /><br />Now for some blog candies! I love goodies! I like to share them too, even the ones I don't enter. (Not that I'm "too good" for something, its just that I don't need to win all girly stuff when I only scrap the boys stuff!) So here are some today:<br /><br />1. <a href="http://craftymakes.blogspot.com/">Kim</a> has some great goodies including great Basic Grey papers, ribbons, flowers, and all kinds of fun things! Also go check out her blog because everything she makes is stunning!<br />2. <a href="http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/">Melissa </a>also is giving away some "yummy confections" for reaching 10,000 hits! Check out her blog and you'll see why she has so many hits! ;) Tell her Becky sent you!<br />3. <a href="http://www.scrapperlicious.blogspot.com/">Irene </a>is giving away a stamp set that she designed herself!<br />4. <a href="http://redoaklines.wordpress.com/">Sarah </a>from Red Oak Lines hit 10,000 views and she's giving away some ROL loot! Go check out her awesome blog!<br />5. <a href="http://katharina1704.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-01-16T13%3A15%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=7">Katharina</a> from Whiff of Joy is giving away a complete stamp kit. Go check out her blog. Her cards are so detailed and beautiful.<br />6. <a href="http://pollycraftdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-candywell-actually-blog-sherbert.html">Paula</a> has amazing "Blog Sherbert" up for grabs!! RUN to check it out! Also look at her blog because her stamps and creations are gorgeous!!<br />7. <a href="http://mycreative-cafe.com/blog/?p=494">The Creative Cafe</a> is giving away $150 worth of their products. AHHH!!!<a href="http://mycreative-cafe.com/blog/?p=494"><br /></a><br />I think that's all for today. I will try to post some pictures later. I have the whole day free to spend time with my guys! So I'll be having a great day, and I hope you do the same! Thanks for stopping by!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-76581406678864755482009-01-19T15:06:00.000-08:002009-01-19T15:54:22.342-08:00My scrap room-LOTS of pics!I've been working so hard trying to get my room organized. At least enough so that I can actually craft in it. ;) So here is my "Scrap Room on a Budget"!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlAnoamst26zuKtH7owc4cbJTj_DcIUxjUoNGdjT74FkXr1Lvkb1Ue64fRsj5oeCpWc8CzTdAY0uMLgY4OUFtjxVHpjimFDSMKVuDtrjLMGfJ-5pEQhj2Vc5vs7ekj4KBa_CYW7WMrVg/s1600-h/room1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149497130138658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlAnoamst26zuKtH7owc4cbJTj_DcIUxjUoNGdjT74FkXr1Lvkb1Ue64fRsj5oeCpWc8CzTdAY0uMLgY4OUFtjxVHpjimFDSMKVuDtrjLMGfJ-5pEQhj2Vc5vs7ekj4KBa_CYW7WMrVg/s400/room1.jpg" border="0" /></a> As you can see, this room is VERY small. So trying to fit everything in here AND having room to work has been a challenge! I would love to go to Ikea and buy all of their beautiful storage, or invest in some Jetmax cubes, but I'd rather by groceries! So I improvised! My mom didn't need such a large desk anymore, so she gave it to me! My brother and stepdad put it up for me this weekend and I LOVE it. On the desk I keep all of my cardstock and scraps. The Cropper Hopper paper holders were given to me from my friend Jill for Christmas a few years ago. The container I keep my scraps in was a few dollars at Wal Mart. I also have a pink container that holds my flowers (sorted by color), my Stickles and my bling. In the corner I have a lazy susan that I got at a yard sale for $1. I keep my pens, markers, and pencils in 3 metal buckets that I got in the Target dollar bins on clearance for 25 cents each! Someday I'll alter them... I also keep my adhesives and a few tools that I use often in a little bucket. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cWLs5gdtVUM05tSEKr6V_dU7zXI9bPruo8KDf3JT0R5FlFSJgC_ca8Zscr1969DKA_4MfXV9TrjMGD3OklNOBwBkyX9HrlAp8OHK1rvfH5FyZ1Fun-7I_MZXfyMhkeGSCYero03eAgk/s1600-h/room3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149395738429714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cWLs5gdtVUM05tSEKr6V_dU7zXI9bPruo8KDf3JT0R5FlFSJgC_ca8Zscr1969DKA_4MfXV9TrjMGD3OklNOBwBkyX9HrlAp8OHK1rvfH5FyZ1Fun-7I_MZXfyMhkeGSCYero03eAgk/s400/room3.jpg" border="0" /></a> The other side of my desk is my work station. Over here I keep my idea book, paper trimmer, and a basket of boy embellishments so they're always handy!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvKCF-kQJ9Bb7IEnXutNLC5t70DG2xRUyZCr1sY96p4FF7ntLfqXUc0zhjf9onMqGf0kBD0dBxjH1CcsyJSPUdvtjgiISB_PFfhgQSlaUSxmEsS-ftzkFbxj7u3EmW7jZ0_sJqvUbdmc/s1600-h/room5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149331570419522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvKCF-kQJ9Bb7IEnXutNLC5t70DG2xRUyZCr1sY96p4FF7ntLfqXUc0zhjf9onMqGf0kBD0dBxjH1CcsyJSPUdvtjgiISB_PFfhgQSlaUSxmEsS-ftzkFbxj7u3EmW7jZ0_sJqvUbdmc/s400/room5.jpg" border="0" /></a> I bought this 7 drawer container for 50 cents at a yard sale. 50 CENTS! I keep my stamps, ink pads, punches, mini albums, and tools in here.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2_PK52_2nLMh7uG0VXKf9dYeQ6n4hrmDp6PUOX7iIo5zMOuQ4it1ONUHoXmPqJhHhNPIvzAjUdZYTPH83BGCCSVOEEeAqNYt0yTxHXn8vjXykEa1RjZno50rweb9FAbCdk6FxYh3sDk/s1600-h/room4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149257311376530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2_PK52_2nLMh7uG0VXKf9dYeQ6n4hrmDp6PUOX7iIo5zMOuQ4it1ONUHoXmPqJhHhNPIvzAjUdZYTPH83BGCCSVOEEeAqNYt0yTxHXn8vjXykEa1RjZno50rweb9FAbCdk6FxYh3sDk/s400/room4.jpg" border="0" /></a> The small table my stereo is on came from freecycle. And I keep some of my I Love Lucy stuff on top! :) I've had the white table for almost 10 years now. I bought it when I was a junior in high school and first started scrapping. When I got my first job (as a pharmacy tech) I took my first paycheck and went to Lowes to get this table. I still lived with my grandparents then, and I had the whole basement to myself, so I was able to set up a nice little craft area there. Anyway, moving on! I used to use the white shelves in my closet for my shoes, but now that I'm a mom I don't have as many shoes as I used to, so I don't need shelves anymore! I keep my Cricut carts, Xyrons, chalks, glitters, and all of my small embellishments here. </div><div> </div><div>In the drawers are seasons, holidays, alphabets, animals, sports, and school. I bought these years ago at WM. I keep stickers, embellishments, and some papers in here.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1EWwaN43DbxOSrlBQuoZd5yMYlTYObxukbGbxW3w_KyTZ9iADDgB1wseVNpUCbeu-ieEGxIxd1ucU7gpiMWQj6r-BhoKRGqm-_UWkY175N3DkzGjXpkzgHmi5xm3cvo1d_6e3FuO9PU/s1600-h/room6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149193822065250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1EWwaN43DbxOSrlBQuoZd5yMYlTYObxukbGbxW3w_KyTZ9iADDgB1wseVNpUCbeu-ieEGxIxd1ucU7gpiMWQj6r-BhoKRGqm-_UWkY175N3DkzGjXpkzgHmi5xm3cvo1d_6e3FuO9PU/s400/room6.jpg" border="0" /></a> These organizers came in a tool box from WM for about $5. They are great for traveling because the lids are super tight so nothing gets mixed up! I have everything mainly sorted by color, but I also have some sorted by theme.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKI7bu1kpF2pYjr0_nozTrq5xQF0T3eNbCnUo2a8_c2cciDN7CtD2fXIMHVVSvdHsKvnGa08N1pwqg0FVeC8fG70Wx3fpgAZ0jSBYRcup_IEU2GkeBHFRtTg8kvcsVkLWedSOa58FhSE/s1600-h/room7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149080733685074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKI7bu1kpF2pYjr0_nozTrq5xQF0T3eNbCnUo2a8_c2cciDN7CtD2fXIMHVVSvdHsKvnGa08N1pwqg0FVeC8fG70Wx3fpgAZ0jSBYRcup_IEU2GkeBHFRtTg8kvcsVkLWedSOa58FhSE/s400/room7.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is where my Cricut and Cuttlebug live. :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6fq3t4K23zeauETyjcnOhkuD1wNf4uH0R0bp5mjiuhAEYjWj1ib_9Ic76-BcOYLMCGm9RWoUtG_xQqFCW3AjLvwLECWvk_cPTYA9MLHs7OLQqgeC4OjhVsbDNrJWbVq33ITOgTIfNWQ/s1600-h/room8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293149012012127346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6fq3t4K23zeauETyjcnOhkuD1wNf4uH0R0bp5mjiuhAEYjWj1ib_9Ic76-BcOYLMCGm9RWoUtG_xQqFCW3AjLvwLECWvk_cPTYA9MLHs7OLQqgeC4OjhVsbDNrJWbVq33ITOgTIfNWQ/s400/room8.jpg" border="0" /></a> As I said, my room is teeny tiny, so I have to keep things under the table too. Jamie said he was going to hang my ribbon holder on the wall. So maybe that will happen. Someday. ;) I bought this shelf at a yard sale for $3. It is supposed to hold books or movies. But it works great for my ribbon!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2VDTfhhN1oB6dVQ6pNOkipcEmbFw0ilaWTN4dmjp4sbBA7xNJv226Ffkze3IpRqbqKoLybp2g3qa8qBgRdnT4PxUsqNeBuaWT9zZRLpuYIB0e9LuDwauxW1jCe6YIQ1Ly2MPuWQ_Xb4/s1600-h/room9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293148946545339314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2VDTfhhN1oB6dVQ6pNOkipcEmbFw0ilaWTN4dmjp4sbBA7xNJv226Ffkze3IpRqbqKoLybp2g3qa8qBgRdnT4PxUsqNeBuaWT9zZRLpuYIB0e9LuDwauxW1jCe6YIQ1Ly2MPuWQ_Xb4/s400/room9.jpg" border="0" /></a> I keep my paints and photo case under here too. I also have a rolling organizer with a drawer for Christmas items, baby/kid/family items and a drawer for non-paper crafting items!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIilRTQ-tn-OCfavTEjUF3JcPmcZ-QnE66QA_zS_JNTodMW_1eiZEzzMeXZbSENM1q5eywYg51-dlydUkJ8VEzgkJI5uiXQTqZFewHACPO-Frj5dCvKPNFwe-ThCyow3PYmps9C4J5w8/s1600-h/room10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293148897830172610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIilRTQ-tn-OCfavTEjUF3JcPmcZ-QnE66QA_zS_JNTodMW_1eiZEzzMeXZbSENM1q5eywYg51-dlydUkJ8VEzgkJI5uiXQTqZFewHACPO-Frj5dCvKPNFwe-ThCyow3PYmps9C4J5w8/s400/room10.jpg" border="0" /></a> Over here is my paper. I LOVE paper. I got the paper rack when the LSS I used to work at closed. :( I have it sorted mainly by brand, but the top 4 shelves hold boy and family papers! On the wire stand I have my albums, things to alter, and kits. On top are my paper stacks. <div> </div><div>So that's my room! I still have a few things to do. Pictures to hang and I'd like to get a pegboard for the wall too. I LOVE my room though. I'm so happy. I told Jamie I want to sleep in there! :) Aaron got to play in the snow tonight-first time this winter-so I'm going to print the pictures off that I took and go scrap tonight. I hope you have a wonderful night, and thanks so much for stopping by!!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-74924106750688479952009-01-18T15:36:00.000-08:002009-01-20T07:12:40.117-08:00Blog candies...I always like to pass along all the blog candies that I come across while hopping! So are some for today! Go check out <a href="http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/">Kerry</a>'s blog!! She has 3 different candies up for grabs, and they're all GREAT! Also check out the <a href="http://socalscrap.blogspot.com/">So Cal Scrap</a> blog as they're giving away some awesome goodies on Valentine's Day!<br /><br />Also, check back in this week to see pictures of my newly organized scrap room! I've been working on it for 2 weeks now, and it should be completely done in the next day or two!!! Thanks for stopping in!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-35198037839947419132009-01-17T20:08:00.000-08:002009-01-17T20:16:57.786-08:00I scrapped!!!!! FINALLY!<em><span style="font-family:verdana;">I honestly haven't had time to scrap for weeks and weeks. I feel so deprived! So this evening I sat down and whipped some pages up. I feel like a new person. ;)</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2mXvOcYHPJg1ew14S_idWtJQEnYxCOtN3CEckGcXxZN-OF0ydhdfK_zQWSEEW_ft0qHGeLyFHTzHkU8Pq1EgIc2XOjh_jwOEgGW1ZDMmKGBp6bF6O8Q_hh2Hs4j-f3o4XNteOEBsIvg/s1600-h/blog123.jpg"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292481075742235602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2mXvOcYHPJg1ew14S_idWtJQEnYxCOtN3CEckGcXxZN-OF0ydhdfK_zQWSEEW_ft0qHGeLyFHTzHkU8Pq1EgIc2XOjh_jwOEgGW1ZDMmKGBp6bF6O8Q_hh2Hs4j-f3o4XNteOEBsIvg/s400/blog123.jpg" border="0" /></span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"> These are pics from Christmas. I love the one of Aaron crying, lol. Jamie asked me why I wanted to put that picture on the page. I want to show all of our memories-even the non happy ones! Aaron was crying here because the first gift he opened was one of those toy organizers with the different bins, and on the box it had a bunch of toys on it, so he thought it was a box of toys! And then he didn't want anything else but that box! Silly boy. Anywho, I used Martha Stewart papers-aren't they yummy? It is glittered. I believe the chipboard letters are Heidi Swapp, and I used some Martha glitters on them. Boy was that M-E-S-S-Y! But worth it! I love glitter!<br /></span></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM5Sjy7dOBAZZwZJraPJDOlp5Xf-PtABXkWNVZ0YnCygy0p7nralGgpm_aD9b46bq_3WAgfOUkOaAW4nqPakRkPN-v7mgFwDQ40qzWatSQoUWOo8A9sK4pcu8gUNLWJPN2Kkj3q8J9Z4/s1600-h/blog1234.jpg"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292481005982828402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM5Sjy7dOBAZZwZJraPJDOlp5Xf-PtABXkWNVZ0YnCygy0p7nralGgpm_aD9b46bq_3WAgfOUkOaAW4nqPakRkPN-v7mgFwDQ40qzWatSQoUWOo8A9sK4pcu8gUNLWJPN2Kkj3q8J9Z4/s400/blog1234.jpg" border="0" /></span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"> I finally got to scrap Aaron's first trip to the pumpkin patch. I feel like I'm so far behind! I used MME papers. I've had them in my stash for years. I also used some Dew Drops and the ribbon is from the dollar store.<br /><br /></span></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgukvYvRb_pWLHGAYRdOk3bWFCEpIltEdy1OmEnv8Y1Fh8LOoZ9Xno9W9G-7X-Al_uwm9b8tkrw4pA_MeSvmuB4Thyphenhyphen2Vry-6VUx12rt0xvIO3M24wVJLsIoAE_MiDCTssUVW18J-fY7w/s1600-h/blog12345.jpg"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292480932086855938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgukvYvRb_pWLHGAYRdOk3bWFCEpIltEdy1OmEnv8Y1Fh8LOoZ9Xno9W9G-7X-Al_uwm9b8tkrw4pA_MeSvmuB4Thyphenhyphen2Vry-6VUx12rt0xvIO3M24wVJLsIoAE_MiDCTssUVW18J-fY7w/s400/blog12345.jpg" border="0" /></span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"> And I'll leave you with this deliciousness. Isn't he gorgeous?! Thanks for stopping in!!</span></em><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-33259488808619693442009-01-14T06:48:00.000-08:002009-01-14T06:53:36.464-08:00Mickey Mouse Stamps WinnerOops-a few days late picking a winner!!! Sorry! Anyway, Aaron picked a winner, and it was <a href="http://thepinkstamper.blogspot.com/">Robyn</a>! Congrats!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-65466239955087585282009-01-09T05:28:00.000-08:002009-01-09T05:52:23.125-08:00Blah...<span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Yuck. I feel really poopy, lol. Pretty sure I have strep throat. Again. I need to break down and have my tonsils removed, but I'm a chicken. Going to the doctor today. But when you get strep throat at least 4 times a year, it gets pretty easy to self diagnose yourself. So I'll be going to get some antibiotics later. I just want to stay in bed for a few days, but that is hard when you have 2 little ones! </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Nothing new and crafty to share. Thats because I've been super busy redoing my scrap room. I will be taking a few days rest from that though because I feel really bad. My mom is giving me a desk to put in there, so I've been re-organizing, decluttering and cleaning. My room will be pretty now instead of a big ol' mess. </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>I hope you all have a great weekend. I know I won't. :( I'll leave you with a few blogs to check out. They are all great and offering wonderful blog candies. I normally like to tell you a bit more about the blogs, but I am just too tired, so here ya go. I'll try to edit it later when I don't feel like I'm going to pass out at any moment!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>1. </em></span><a href="http://sallyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-candy.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Sally</em></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>2. </em></span><a href="http://everythingpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2009/01/cat-in-window-plus-birthday-blog-candy.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Irina</em></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>3. </em></span><a href="http://everythingpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2009/01/cat-in-window-plus-birthday-blog-candy.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Rach</em></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>4. </em></span><a href="http://pinkgemdesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Pink Gem Designs</em></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>-They're releasing some great new stamps this month!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>5. </em></span><a href="http://donkeysmiles.blogspot.com/2009/01/valentine-blog-candy.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Michelle</em></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>6. </em></span><a href="http://lim-thevoicesinmyheadlimblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/hanglar-and-whipper-snapper-blog-candy.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Lim</em></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>7. </em></span><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Simon Says Stamp</em></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>-All I have to say is...WHOA.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Great candies out there. Good luck. ;)</em></span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-17174588408504413282009-01-02T11:51:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:52:01.671-08:00I'm Walking for Alex!<em><span style="font-family:verdana;">I'm walking in the March of Dimes March for Babies for my little Alexander. There is a place on my sidebar to donate, but even if you can't donate (I know we can't right now) maybe you could participate in a walk in your own area. And those of you that are local-come join my team! I know for sure that Mom and I will be walking, and depending on the weather I may bring one or both boys! Aaron will make you laugh the whole time! The walk is on April 25 (that was actually my due date for Aaron, and I always remember that!) and it is 5 miles long.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Having Alex so early, and seeing him in the hospital for 22 days was probably the worst thing I've ever experienced. Thankfully he is perfect-5 months old and 15 pounds! He's healthy and one of the happiest babies I've ever seen. It breaks my heart thinking about the babies that never make it home. Thanks for stopping by! :)</span></em>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-31518740411083135402008-12-31T07:24:00.000-08:002008-12-31T08:37:52.898-08:00Goodies to share and a RAK!I am such a lucky girl! I was given a little bit of money and gift cards to spend on MYSELF for Christmas. And what did I do with almost all of that money?? Bought things for the boys, of course. Lol. Bought Aaron a few new cups, Alex a few new bottles, bought some things to make Alexander's baby food (anyone done this? Advice?), had to order a toy for Aaron from Amazon because I couldn't find it anywhere (the Yo Gabba Gabba Dancing Brobee!), and I got some other little things that they needed. I did have some money left over though, and got this stuff!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285978853196657234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApVCPkFre2P2nycc3kCI5RwxSWkFxHCEjsqxG1e0Vicv7rP5sbdMWf2tnkFepgu2OpdQOQvmVSd5te-MYvj2uOuZ7m3aUsQGdwmoL4vWClBHfqS2cAU8R2RNToDwLXq6AaPsVhRjJ1aU/s400/goodies.jpg" border="0" />I got some of the Martha Stewart products on sale, including a yummy Christmas paper stack, some glitter, and 2 acrylic stamp sets. The paper and glitter were only $4! YAY! I also got some things on sale at ACMoore. They had a bunch of clearance things, so I got the Halloween stack for $5, and the Heidi Swapp mini iron for $3. I love the Halloween papers, and hopefully I can finally get the boys Halloween pics scrapped! Then I got some Wall Pops-black, red, orange, yellow, blue, and a cute pink and purple striped border that I'm going to put in my scrap room. I didn't even spend $30 for all of that. ;) I love a deal!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>THEN, a few days ago I went over to my friends house and she gave me all of this and MORE! </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285979168796504050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7kJQPF8uy7igNN0b5aGfltCNRYcbegBGg3wQ7OGW0WaeoIozmodoVFJikb_8UliOR6fq0rOBDrc_lpv10oYg9oBWWw9DZSi_Jjl9YlHrr65CCiLpbjnIgzqzivp8dw91J8rIH3E9LKk/s400/goodies1.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>She used to own the LSS that I worked at, and these were some things she had left. (Also, besides the things for me, she gave me a ton of kiddie stamps and 20-30 decorative scissors to add to Aaron's craft stash!) I got a Coluzzle envelope template, a bunch of great idea books that perfectly fit my style, about a 4 inch stack of paper (PAPER!!!), TONS of stickers and embellies, 2 Bo Bunny class kits, 2 Karen Foster 12x12 rub ons, a bag of ribbon (!!!!!!!!), 2 Scrapbook Girl tees (I LOVE the green/pink one!), and a lot more. To be fair though, I won't be keeping a lot of it-a bunch of it is for my 15 year old sister who I've just gotten started scrapping! Now I'll always have a buddy to scrap with, since she lives behind me. ;) Isn't all of that wonderful! I'm so happy about all of this because I am now on a spending ban. Ughhh. Just saying it makes me cringe! YUCK! So from now on I will only be buying necessities like cardstock and adhesive. At least thats the plan! </p><p>Now for my RAK. I bought this before Christmas to do a RAK. I found it at JoAnns in the dollar bin. The dollar bin! So I bought 2-1 for me, 1 for one of you. ;) Not a great pic though...</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285979434064449682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQYFNtz3IeB4nChUc68kgq1UODZtyajPpVpRuYUhwdWMyrcfK__1W_efdZYeapVV8ZaepTGTjNhn9bg0eadYKr3I6WP0qZ3700gWTMSzVecRbfr6Hl9Zx9So47SXvT56Eat8Ce-mOLMQ/s400/mickey.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>I will also add some other goodies before I send it out of course! All you have to do is leave a comment and I will have Aaron pick a name out of the hat next Saturday the 10th! I will put your name in twice if you link me on your blog!</p><p>I'll be starting to pack up the Christmas stuff today and finish tomorrow. I was going to do it last weekend but my mom yelled at me and said its bad luck to take your tree down before New Years. And since we need all the good luck we can get right now, I thought I'd better wait. ;) </p><p>What will you be doing tonight? I haven't been up to see the ball drop in years. I think I will stay up tonight. We'll see! Maybe I can keep myself awake by staying in my scrap room until about 11:30! I hope you have a happy, happy New Year! Thanks so much for stopping by!</p><p></p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-12525174129083257332008-12-30T03:26:00.000-08:002008-12-30T04:10:59.388-08:00<div><div><div>I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Ours was perfect-how could it not be with these two??</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285545608457092674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTl543q_oZXGvdVarJeDjtYYsMsgL5pegRwoG-5Qer43x1vZCKj0z2Zcs9eGEuPAlTYwUGNz9ptB0dJQlluWoZYAmcZay5wW-kiWHHRBGbVeECaFvEYvTZGtJ6oggRkkHn8ZJHp7eIsLs/s400/alexchristmas.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285545692514550882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uhNl1DlU6T4HXqWD6ymb-2sx0Yd_iD5-8xmw4LJdyc8K3l5roOY7nKwAm8HIcPxCepkBUNF772rvIM_j0dsn6-Rf2UxYyxaSgtsbE0Xl6fhyphenhyphenkldcfEivUczZQ3CHAV_cZADLbwWuCT4/s400/aaronchristmas.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>If Aaron looks like he was "caught" in that picture, its because he was! He took those Junior Mints out of MY stocking and ate a ton of them while I was in the kitchen getting his breakfast. Little stinker. </div><div> </div><div>Aaron got some great toys including a Thomas track that's as big as the kitchen table (what am I going to do with that??!!) and his Leapster that he just loves. He got a few clothes, books, and movies too. He's very spoiled. :) He also woke up one morning with a much higher IQ-he now knows all of his colors, shapes and most of the alphabet. I think I can have him reading when he's 3! I need to videotape him doing the ABC's, its too cute. </div><div> </div><div>Alexander got some cute little toys too, including this one that he loves:</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285544490373810402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjnq6OZo6iXSJ3ana6klGA1xs7O-2hpPgUbDSb3se-w2jM9R6WK5Hc_Uu7ktgjuh6obPqQlun9GJgwPHAN7ZFUsuIEfnyszP7O-xsqRFEMKvXrPW2LRy9TJOm4NdlMetku-0uBR8p5Co/s400/alexsbear.jpg" border="0" />Its his "First Bear" and it rattles. He also has this cute little frog that sings and vibrates, but Aaron's been playing with that! How happy is this little man?? You can tell in the picture that he had a fever (stupid teeth) but he's just smiling away. I love him.<br /><br /><div>Jamie and I didn't exchange gifts this year, which felt a little weird. :( My parents and grandparents did get Jamie some much-needed clothes though. And my mom got me the Paper Doll cart which I've been dying to use. We also got some gift cards for groceries, and lots of diapers and formula-we shouldn't need to buy anything for at least a month or two, which helps us out immensely. </div><div> </div><div>I could write 10 posts about Christmas. It was just so wonderful. I loved all the time we got to spend with my family. My family is the best. Aaron was so pooped from all the fun that he fell asleep around 4 in the afternoon, so Jamie and I got to actually sit down and watch a movie-UNINTERUPPTED. Wow. We haven't done that in years! He got The Dark Knight from my grandma, so that's what we watched. I didn't like it though. Maybe a little too dark for me. But the day after Christmas I cuddled with Aaron and watched Horton Hears a Who-much better. :) </div><div> </div><div>I have a few things to share, but need to let my camera charge first! I did make more Christmas cards, but forgot to take pics before I gave them away! Oops! Thank you so much for stopping by! I'll leave you with a link to <a href="http://charmedcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/12/mega-mega-mega-christmas-blog-candy.html">Karen's</a> blog who has some awesome blog candy. Wouldn't that be a great belated Christmas present?? I also have a small little RAK I'll be doing soon, just need to take a picture of it! Have a wonderful day. ;)</div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-411078378367748872008-12-18T13:33:00.001-08:002008-12-18T13:39:01.099-08:00Update on my guysSo I posted a few days about my little Alexander being sick. Thankfully he is much better. They diagnosed him with bronchiolitis. He is taking an antibiotic, a steroid, and using a nebulizer every 4 hours while he is awake. He saw the doctor twice this week and will go back next Tuesday. Poor Aaron is sick as well. He has an ear infection and an upper respiratory infection. I'm glad they are both on antibiotics and well on their way to being better so they aren't sick at Christmas! Aaron was sick last Christmas and didn't even want to open presents! I didn't even get any pictures to scrap! Hopefully this year will be different. :) Thanks for all the prayers for my little men. I know it helped.<br /><br />I probably won't post until after Christmas unless I get some extra time. I still have a few presents to finish and wrap, and LOTS of baking to do! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-30367929229757043942008-12-15T14:50:00.000-08:002008-12-15T14:54:54.042-08:00Please say a prayer for my little Alexander!Jamie is on the way home from the doctor with Alex now and he has bronchiolitis. He has a terrible cough and just started wheezing today. The doctor sent him home with a nebulizer to use every 4 hours and an antibiotic (not sure why though since what he has is a virus!). We'll be going back to the doctor tomorrow afternoon to determine if he needs to keep using the nebulizer. Thank goodness he doesn't have RSV though, because I was sure thats what it was and was having quite a freak out. :) So please say a prayer for my beautiful little man! Having such a little person so sick is quite scary!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-34998990050203750032008-12-11T08:37:00.000-08:002008-12-11T08:54:57.321-08:00Santa Changito :)<div><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">I have really been working on cards. The boys albums are a few months behind, but at least I have a few cards made. ;) I have another one to show you, but I can't get a good picture of it, so this will be all for today!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278573013254046898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjP-timIDMBB8YYK55L5rYbZLVuAaD9z5zXLEovRVKC0jSIdtXzpohsSeNOsSi-91gRdX89ASXKd89JJmo6F1bbCFEpb-gwcBRJCSk6Afr2lBewRrq99mlL-jVylK0vwBWLJucT2ngTI/s400/changito.jpg" border="0" /></span></em></div><br /><p><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">I LOVE this monkey. I just want to him on everything! Isn't he cute? That cute little Santa image was sent to me from </span></em><a href="http://bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Becky</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"> (THANKS BECKY!). Both PP are from last years DCWV Christmas stack. I found the rub on in my stash-I believe its Bo Bunny. I found an entire sheet of those, so I will use them up on my Christmas cards! I used a dauber to sponge red around my image-I realize it looks a little messed up-that's because I touched it before it dried and got ink EVERYWHERE! I have since fixed it though! The present was sent to me from </span></em><a href="http://milwaukee-mommy.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Michelle</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:verdana;"> in a blog candy I won. Thanks Michelle!! I really like this card. Oh, and there is glitter all over it! I don't know why it doesn't show up! But there are Stickles on the white parts of Changito's Santa suit, and red glitter on the edges. </span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">YAY! I posted something crafty! Its been a while, huh?!</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">So, are you guys ready for Christmas? I've always loved Christmas, but its so much better now that I have my beautiful boys. Aaron is starting to understand about Santa and Christmas, and he is just so funny. He calls anything associated with Christmas "MY CHRISTMAS!". Its so cute. Our neighbor has his lights up, so every morning Aaron makes me open the blinds so he can look at them. Plus, I can totally pull out the Santa card when he's being bad, so that's good. :) I am so thankful to be spending my holidays with my family. Now that Alexander is here, I feel like my family is complete. I'm just so blessed.</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm off to make the kids lunch and then clean a bit, and hopefully spend some time in my scrap room if I can get them all to nap at the same time! Have a great day!</span></em> </p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-29885498418613990902008-12-09T09:30:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:56:36.121-08:00My first award!<div>I got an award! Thank you <a href="http://gettingcrafty1203.blogspot.com/">Liz!</a> I've never won an award before. :)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277844411451731762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4F46DnUcjH_GErkeqjgBWm9H8Aq81AbQrwso4RNhOlqgHfJ2sq4mxs9VNciHK_sdLwvg6SNI8FS-yQqT5Q-iN2E6CUruKZdgfvt4xNdzlLl4jeWFv0B4C6znVaTTVTUG2Lji6lpo3YA/s400/Kreativ_Blogger_Award.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><p>Although I'm not feeling very creative lately, I'll take it. Lol. I'm supposed to give it to 6 people so here goes. </p><br /><p>1. <a href="http://crazyforcrafting.blogspot.com/">Carol at Crazy for Crafting </a>is one of my favorite blogs to read. She always has something new and crafty to share, plus I love when she shares what her "Guest Designer" daughters have made-they are just as talented as she is! I've learned a lot of new techniques from her, and have a bunch more bookmarked to try someday when I get caught up. ;)</p><br /><p>2. Next up is <a href="http://milwaukee-mommy.blogspot.com/">Michelle</a>. I just recently stumbled upon her blog and have been frequenting it ever since. Her creations are beautiful. Just stunning. And if I had half of the beautiful stamps she has, I would be happy forever!</p><br /><p>3. If you haven't been to <a href="http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/">Veronica's</a> blog, go now. RIGHT NOW! She is an actual real life stamping friend, and her work is amazing. She is so talented. </p><br /><p>4. Another one of my favorite blogs is <a href="http://angelosity.blogspot.com/">Angel at Angelosity</a>. She is super talented. Not to mention her birthday challenge really got my creative juices flowing again, so thanks Angel!! I just love checking out her new creations. </p><p>5. Next up is <a href="http://bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/">Becky.</a> No, not me, another one! Becky creates the most beautiful cards, and they have so much detail! And not only is she talented, she's so sweet. She's the wonderful person that sent me all of those awesome Changito images! I'm crazy about that little monkey. :) So go check out her blog-you won't be sorry!</p><p>6. And last but not least, <a href="http://gettingcrafty1203.blogspot.com/">LIZ!</a> I know she's the one that gave me this award in the first place, but she's super deserving of it as well. We are a lot alike and I think we will be great friends. Her work is beautiful, and I love reading all of her family updates. Also, check out her blog and then go vote for her gorgeous button card on <a href="http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com/">Tip Junkie!!</a></p><p>So thanks again for the award Liz! And go check out all of these wonderful ladies blogs! I am off to work on a few more cards. I have a few to share, but can't get my camera to upload. Its always something, huh?!</p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-70313833150612334162008-12-04T08:19:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:09:56.193-08:00Changito Happy Mail!!!<em>Look what I got in the mail!!!!!</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJWCQ7BQt_Jy1uauN_x42GmxF9EIui3TJ6b1r-2eYOGNFfyNGbyurXPRQ8igFKt5IkmR8STfmzO9W7ldj2OxqG52Xp3LGZ9jytvUdRHQEgDUwPAV3b5KUcE7lD0Q2YKFY5hzfZf5Sj40/s1600-h/changito!!!!!!!!!!.jpg"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275972082858708834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJWCQ7BQt_Jy1uauN_x42GmxF9EIui3TJ6b1r-2eYOGNFfyNGbyurXPRQ8igFKt5IkmR8STfmzO9W7ldj2OxqG52Xp3LGZ9jytvUdRHQEgDUwPAV3b5KUcE7lD0Q2YKFY5hzfZf5Sj40/s400/changito!!!!!!!!!!.jpg" border="0" /></em></a><em> Aren't they the cutest? I am crazy about that little monkey! I love the Christmas ones! Maybe they will help me get going on my Christmas cards... These were sent to me by one of my favorite bloggers, whose name also happens to be Becky! ;) Go check out her blog </em><a href="http://bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/"><em>here.</em></a><em> She is so talented and super nice. Her work is stunning. Be sure to go check out her blog, you won't be sorry! I can't wait to color these and make some cute cards. Thanks so much Becky, you're the best! This was a great pick-me-up!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Well, thats all for now. Aaron and Alana (the little girl I watch) both fell asleep watching Nemo, so its just me and Alex! I think I'll take this time to catch up on my TV shows and have a nice cuddle in. Have a great day!!</em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-89081204899622307692008-12-03T04:08:00.001-08:002008-12-03T04:41:58.339-08:00Blog candies everywhere!There are so many talented ladies offering up blog candy! Check them out:<br /><br /><a href="http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2008/11/whiff-of-joy-blog-candy-from-katharina.html">Bev</a> has some wonderful "pink" candy including a Whiff of Joy stamp (love them!) and a DCWV Christmas stack!<br /><br />Go check out <a href="http://jo-onlyjoking.blogspot.com/">Jo's</a> blog for a chance at some High Hopes stamps and other goodies!<br /><br /><a href="http://inknrubba.blogspot.com/">Annie</a> is giving away some WOJ stamps! You have to tell her 5 things you'd have with your on a deserted island-only five things is pretty tough!<br /><br /><a href="http://clairebsd.blogspot.com/">Claire</a> is celebrating her 36,000 blog hits-yes you read that right! 36 THOUSAND!!-with some awesome candy! Basic Grey and Stickles and stamps and all kinds of fun stuff! Go check out her blog-she's had 36,000 hits for a reason!!<br /><br />Also, be sure to go check out <a href="http://thestancils.blogspot.com/">Michelle's</a> blog! She is giving away a RAK of beautiful 12x12 papers!<br /><br />All of these ladies are so super talented! So go check their blogs out and get inspired! :)Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-50155563478986765922008-11-29T05:34:00.001-08:002008-12-02T11:28:54.154-08:00Still nothing crafty to share...<em>I haven't done anything crafty for weeks and weeks now. Plus I don't see myself having any time to scrap any time soon. :( We are FINALLY over the bug we've been passing back and forth. Luckily we were better in time to gorge on turkey on Thursday! I'm starting to feel semi-human again, guess my PPD is finally going away. Still a tad down in the dumps-financially things are getting bad which is stressful and a little scary. Plus I can't tell you the last time I've gotten more than 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night, but I can finally think straight again and don't just want to lay in bed under the covers 24/7 so I guess thats good. ;)<br /></em><br /><em>Thanksgiving was wonderful because this was Alexander's first big holiday! Everyone of course passed him around and he was loving it. He's really been "talking" and laughing a lot lately. He's just way too cute for words. And Aaron is still the most awesome 2 year old EVER! He just blows my mind everyday. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Here's a few pics of my guys. Aren't they the cutest?? I had a friend come over and take some pics of us at home. They turned out great!</em><br /><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274078010734470210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vST5CTmeBJosU3qlFy6ak8gAUMwidVamCMOYGKqUg23JNx77MWQ1mF4QuIHJj8rUXGHgsrUR18gwMKpChySn2CMePAxh2lxXscb_CqY0xnrsfWizy0ONqL-MhXeyuT19Q0w52m-dcY8/s400/port1.jpg" border="0" /> </em><br /><em></em><br /><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274078285345161154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbYAZWw_OOa29NA_PZi2MjiQaA3w89oYXC93EWQUos9zG_dVhV3Qf7xCbdFCf4sUy8ELSB0gSoYMFj87DLLmELXgqro9V1uWQJY7Z51oOvuCpnK5DZfP23gzuNeMcibhu5HxzcfnPi6o/s400/port2.jpg" border="0" /> </em><br /><br /><p><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275261916736054562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhokDHkk68jqPskIyAO5G4-BaHDYIiQ-KK8JFLgwMsdKI3MV2pKtSh0P6ktNyxQo7IxAFZCVethhT5DVRUi7QFjSroROQQ0oP27_2K35Zxeh6ep0GA4AIAkSiihzhMPIehLpgP9jzREU/s400/port3.jpg" border="0" /></em></p><p><em>Look what I got in the mail!! These were the goodies I won over on </em><a href="http://milwaukee-mommy.blogspot.com/"><em>Michelle'</em></a><em>s blog. You should defnitely go check out her blog. She is so insanely talented. Her cards are just gorgeous. I started a card with the HH wreath stamp and some of that beautiful Basic Grey paper, but haven't been able to finish it yet. This weekend looks like I'll be able to get some crafting done-cross your fingers for me!! :) I could use the break!</em></p><p><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275258968425498610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIt3I4R3CO3VnAE4sGPd3fyAYerAD36jhhQDyRLEk_8cDysdpkSP8OKZUViFtKZyKlQI3QHYRg_G4gwglXXuNOPfSZtnPw9ZsELEQ_Ad5mIxeDahG3-bj796YRoxAjnK9dnhQEwzCFvt0/s400/bloggy" border="0" /></em></p><p><em>So, did anyone go shopping on Black Friday?? I did of course-I can't pay full price for anything! :) My mom and I go BF shopping every year, its our little tradition. Last year we stood in line outside at Toys R Us for 2 hours, then were in the line inside for almost 2 more hours. We're never doing that again! This year we decided to go to Walmart since they will match any and all other ads. Luckily our Walmart is open 24/7, so we got there about 3 and were able to shop, shop, shop! Everything that was on sale was under black plastic, but we were able to go through the entire store, scope out where the sale items were, and get the items we wanted that weren't on sale. The only thing I really wanted on sale was the $30 Leapster for Aaron. He played with one at the hospital when Alexander was born and loved it. I had said that I was done shopping for him, but I decided to sell some scrapbook stuff so I could buy him this one last present. This is the only one that's not secondhand, so I made it a good one! Anyway, I found the Leapster pallet that said $30 on them, but some nice person at our Walmart mislabeled the new Leapster 2's (these are $70 instead of the older ones that were $50) as the ones on sale, so I got the brand new $70 Leapster for $30! A manager had to come and she didn't believe me that they were labeled wrong, but the person behind us in line had one and backed me up! :) But that wasn't the REALLY big deal I got! One of the dollar stores had $5 Leapster games in their ad. I'm sure they only had 1 or 2 older, discontinued games for that price, but Walmart said they'd match any ad, so I figured I'd give it a shot! My mom got Aaron 2 games, and I got him SIX GAMES! The grand total for all of that would've been $270, and we only spend $70. GO ME! I'm a bargain shopper extraordinaire. :) If I didn't hunt for all of the deals, Aaron only would've had 1 game. Now he will be extra spoiled, but its well deserved! There were so many other things they had that I would've liked, and we really could've used, but I was good, because like I said, money is extra, extra tight! The only other thing I bought were some $1.50 towels because we are in desperate need, and a hot pink $9 Eureka stick vacuum. I bought a really nice large vacuum about 2 years ago, but our house only has hardwood floors, so we don't need a vacuum really. This new one is great though, plus it barely takes up any room. So I was nice and gave my mama my old one, cause she was going to buy a new one. And she has 5 kids at home still, plus they've not only cut her and my stepdad's hours at work, but they've given my mom and entire week off every month, so she couldn't afford a new one. Now we're both happy! Plus my new vacuum is pink, so that will make me want to clean more. ;)</em></p><p><em>Well, I think I've rambled on long enough. Things have just been so very busy around here-I wish I had more time to craft and share. But my life is completely in the hands of 2 little men whose names start with "A", and I can't really complain.</em></p><p><em>Thanks for stopping by!!</em></p><p></p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-35466546360052519492008-11-23T08:45:00.001-08:002008-11-23T08:51:41.781-08:00Ughhh...I feel very BLAH. Yuck. Haven't posted anything in a few weeks, and I don't have anything crafty to show you today. SORRY! Aaron and I have been sick for almost 2 weeks, and now Jamie's came down with it. Thank goodness Alexander is healthy and perfect (and over 12 pounds now!!) Today Aaron and I are getting Christmas decorations out and baking some cookies. We need to get in the mood for Christmas and out of this funk we've been in! Hope all is well with everyone, and hopefully I can post some new stuff soon!<br /><br />Also, you have to check out this blog candy on <a href="http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/">Debbie's blog</a>. Have you ever seen anything so wonderful?? I would love those Copics-I'll never be able to afford them! I've been saving my money for a $30 Cricut cartridge for myself for Christmas, so that's all I'll be buying for a while. :(Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-39329032252702782212008-11-10T08:50:00.000-08:002008-11-10T10:37:17.395-08:00What a great weekend!Just wanted to share a layout, some goodies, and a recap of our weekend! Be prepared for a LONG post!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaUxQnavGg6M5A2PCmxnLa_FT_AtE7dY68vmkDqxys_cmstOxGVXwtt6p6rHcqZdF5QDdErOKvYrPg4ZdaqM3w_xUzugIyAeKrJ3Ejv46vVpI6RZeVqTZQQVrTdhyphenhyphengfk8p4399L9V3L0/s1600-h/playlayout.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267075859109052194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaUxQnavGg6M5A2PCmxnLa_FT_AtE7dY68vmkDqxys_cmstOxGVXwtt6p6rHcqZdF5QDdErOKvYrPg4ZdaqM3w_xUzugIyAeKrJ3Ejv46vVpI6RZeVqTZQQVrTdhyphenhyphengfk8p4399L9V3L0/s400/playlayout.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here's a layout of my little man. I don't know why the photos look blue, but they're not! Just another testament to my fine photography skills. ;) These were pics from our church picnic at a local park. Aaron had so much fun! I used a TLC kit for this layout. Everything is TLC-the paper, die cuts, and chipboard-except the little black letters. I think they are Doodlebug. This layout was a quick and easy, just the way I like it!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHmjw6vNdzPU_9pmV2pnYxvUnpX1HCGGXQhAOt1gMqA0-YQxRAzz25eLXfpGs2GaazQQm4rfLB9Z_XnQSkzDiDasGvf0y9hOn0VcFXHX8_rnnwR5AupbbX6LlIWMqtOO02de49wmdJ3Y/s1600-h/hallogoodies!.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267075787469781890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHmjw6vNdzPU_9pmV2pnYxvUnpX1HCGGXQhAOt1gMqA0-YQxRAzz25eLXfpGs2GaazQQm4rfLB9Z_XnQSkzDiDasGvf0y9hOn0VcFXHX8_rnnwR5AupbbX6LlIWMqtOO02de49wmdJ3Y/s400/hallogoodies!.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here are some Halloween goodies I got at Target for the boys Halloween pages. I took so many pictures, I'm sure I'll use every last bit of this stuff. Everything was on sale of couorse, or else I couldn't have afforded it! I got a ton of K&Co. stuff-the paper pack, buttons, letters, die cuts and epoxy stickers. They are all glittery too--Hooray for glitter! :) I also got MM epoxy letters, adhesive felt shapes, and some KI Memories stamps. The ribbon, brads, and small photo albums were a quarter each. Oh how I love Target!! I think the most expensive thing there is the stamps, and they weren't even $3. I'm going to use the little albums to document the boys in their Halloween costumes each year. I'm so crazy about those two!</div><div> </div><div>We had a pretty good weekend here. On Saturday, my mom and I went to a Consignment Sale. We had tons of fun and got a lot of great stuff. I've decided the boys are going to have a secondhand Christmas. They're young enough that they won't know the difference, and financially, if we didn't do it this way, we probably wouldn't be able to get them anything at all. We are also not really going to be able to buy for everyone else this year. I am going to make all of the adults a small scrapbook of the boys. I have 5 siblings, and there's no way we can buy each of them something. :( There's always next year though! </div><div> </div><div>Anyway, I am proud to say, that I AM DONE SHOPPING FOR THE BOYS!! I'm ecstatic. At the sale I got Aaron a Leap Pad with a ton of books for $5, I got quite a few books (they already have 2 full bookcases!), DVDs still in the plastic, some clothes for both boys, including a onesie for Alex that says "Photos with Baby-50 cents" and has a camera on it! SO CUTE! I also got myself a few shirts and a pair of jeans for basically nothing. I got the new Nora Roberts book for $1! I was so excited. The cheapest I had found it was $20 at Walmart, so I'm thrilled. I started reading it Saturday night and finished it this morning. It was so good! We got so many great deals, and everything was in perfect condition. It was great. </div><div> </div><div>And what made my weekend even better? I won a subscription to Paper Crafts from <a href="http://angelosity.blogspot.com/">Angel</a>!! I think I talked about it all night long. My husband had no idea what I was talking about, but that's ok! Paper Crafts is by far my favorite magazine. I had so much fun participating in the Rainbow Days of Angelosity challenges. Angel really got my creative juices flowing, and I feel like I'm a whole different crafter! Thanks Angel!! </div><div> </div><div>And THEN, this morning, I found out that I won blog candy on <a href="http://milwaukee-mommy.blogspot.com/">Michelle</a>'s blog!! I am so excited to play with my new stamps and goodies. I LOVE High Hopes stamps. As soon as I get rich, I am buying one of every High Hopes stamp ever made! Along with all the ODBD stamps, every Changito, the Sesame Street Cricut carts, every boy sheet of paper ever printed....I could go on and on. ;) </div><div> </div><div>I am beyond ecstatic. I feel so very lucky. You should go check out Angel and Michelle's blogs. They are both so talented! </div><div> </div><div>So that's all of my weekend fun. :) Aaron has had a fever since yesterday, but I have a feeling he is getting some new teeth in the back of his mouth. I laid in bed with him all day long yesterday and cuddled him. I didn't get anything done that I needed to, but I loved spending the whole day with him! Alex even came and laid with us for a while too. I just love being their mama! What could be better than spending the whole day warm and cozy in bed with the 2 cutest boys ever?!<br /><br /></div><div> </div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-28250920505620513192008-11-09T10:40:00.000-08:002008-11-09T10:49:24.119-08:00And the winner is...After a crazy weekend, I finally got Aaron to draw a name from the bucket, and the winner is <a href="http://gettingcrafty1203.blogspot.com/">Liz!</a> Congrats! Please send me your address to <a href="mailto:browneyedbabeblb@aol.com">browneyedbabeblb@aol.com</a> and I will send your goodies out as soon as I can. Thanks to all who entered!<br /><br />I'm hoping to post later today or tomorrow and tell everyone about our great weekend, but Aaron isn't feeling well, so I don't have a lot of time today. Thanks for stopping by!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-32463232817582942432008-11-07T03:05:00.000-08:002008-11-07T03:07:07.616-08:00My blog candy...Please feel free to enter my blog candy. (I believe its on the 2nd page now.) I know I said 20 comments, but we have a busy, busy day today and tomorrow, so I don't if I'll get to it until then. So comment away, and I'll be back soon to announce the winner! I've also added a bunch of things to the box. Good luck!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231172685511848679.post-43164372635482914362008-11-06T13:35:00.001-08:002008-11-06T13:42:04.761-08:00You take the cake!<div>Ok, here's my last card for the day. :( I need to make dinner and finish getting our things ready for the consignment sale this weekend. Hoping to make LOTS of money for Christmas! Cross your fingers for us!!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265661829521447442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYzgCV1Gf32qkUu1b0jFF-IIqrfWaVuUyorq90rqYPD1MAp8tIJSNIz5m3Q5Gd71UOVzwF88XbEXN0ZChcXfA39l1OlunOiOXhexroUSG5V2UYg7mEC3-Xf5yztc7UAPE0dOI2ZuU3e4/s400/takehtecake.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>This is for Angel's Challenge from yesterday. These are more PP from my scraps! I can't believe I haven't used them sooner. I have so many scraps of gorgeous paper. I will be using them from now on! I think the paper is Bo Bunny, but I can't remember. I love the striped sheet! The stamp is another Lizzie Anne. </p><p>I hope you all have a wonderful night! I may be back tomorrow if I have time to make anything else. Thanks so much for stopping by! :)</p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13940765908570026963noreply@blogger.com1