Oh Happy Day...

Have to apologize for my lack of blogging this week. Our house was taken over by the roofing guys and then starting tomorrow the window guys are here. UGH! I've basically been at my parents' place for the entire week - thank goodness they don't mind but still hard to stay out of your house when you have 3 wee ones with all their toys, stuffies, movies, etc. Glad we're getting it all over with at once I suppose.

I've been working on the August Kit for Scrap That! and oh my, its a beauty!! Shabby Chic to the extreme!!! Can't wait to show you all - July 26th... stay tuned!

Today we had an awesome time with our little family of 5. I found this amazing spot just down the street from us and the pics turned out WICKED! Can't wait to scrap these babies! Here are a few of my faves...

Me and my buhbee... don't tell him I told you (its his secret name) .

Love the punch of colours in this field - just amazing!

Will have something to share with you tomorrow and then I've gotta buckle down and work on some projects for CHA!! Can't believe its almost here! Take care everyone, will see you tomorrow.

Self Proclaimed Princess

She truely is... but with 2 boys in the house, I welcome the opportunity to indulge that part of her personality. Love this photo of her - crooked tiara and all - LOL!

The Die cut is by KI Memories and when I saw it I knew that a very girly page was in order. Lots of my trademark doilies and of course lots of ZVA bling!!

I used a page from a vintage children's book and misted with Shimmerz Spritz. The addition of lace, burlap and cardboard keeps the overall feel shabby chic with the rustic edge that I love.

ZVA brad right in the middle of the crown - how perfect!

We managed to get in a little strawberry picking today! So much fun!

Nummo - look at that haul!

I know what we're having for desert tonight!

This one was a little sour....

His basket was the most empty... To all my friends in the States - hope you're having a wonderful 4th of July today!

ZVA Creative Products Used:
Self Adhesive Pearls (PE-02CB-132)
Self Adhesive Pearls (PE-03CA-110)
Pink Sweet Blossoms (FLBK-02CA-103)
Pink Sweet Blossoms (FLBK-02CA-111)
White Icy Blossoms (FLBK-02CA-115)
Bulk Brads (BRBK-02CA-101)

Happy July! (photo heavy)

Happy July!! We just finished celebrating a wonderful Canada Day on the 1st and are now enjoying some family time together for the next few days.

Scrapbook Star's July Kit is now available and it was oh so fun to work with!! Here is my dd on her birthday just recently. Love the photo perspective and wanted to keep the entire layout soft and dainty so lots of fussy cutting going on here.


If you haven't already, stop by Scrapbook Star's online store and have a peek at all the awesome stuff they have in their New Arrivals. The forum is loaded with scrappy inspiration as well as a "Summer Camp" going on right now with lots of contests and prizes!!


I thought I'd mix things up a little. Normally I post scrapbook stuff and scrapbook stuff only! I thought I'd throw in a few personal photos here and there, every once in a while. Let me know if you totally hate it...

Here we are at our annual Canada Day parade on July 1st. DD with her first lollipop... The way she devoured that thing, it won't be her last!! She LOVED it! (well, duh....)
After the parade we headed into town for the children's festival. My kids don't normally eat sweets (although you'd never know on this day - LOL) and hadn't ever tried cotton candy so we thought - why not. My oldest son examined it and took a little lick first and said "this kinda tastes like fur." um... ok.... like REALLY, SWEET, FUR maybe (never heard that one before)!

Searching for sealife at the beach today.

Found a treasure!

Looking pretty darn happy to be here.

Finished up the morning at the park - nicest I've seen in a long time!

Backyard fun consisting of...

... chalking. Its definitely a staple in the summer and you'll see it on our driveway, the fence, the house, the kids....

Barrel full of monkeys on a rescue mission.

Jock of the family hitting his 4th homerun of the day...

Kicking his 7th winning goal!

Thanks for stopping by - hoping to go Strawberry picking tomorrow! Hope you have a great weekend!