Our Last Week of Summer Vacation in Photos

It's been way too long since my last blog post - so sorry for that!  We've been doing our best to enjoy the last few moments of our summer vacation while daddy has been home from work. 

We (daddy and the boys) attempted camping in our backyard which was a pretty neat experience.  Daddy had planned on a whole 'family' thing on a campground for a few nights but because the wee ones fell ill, we decided to have a backyard campout instead. It actually worked out even better because each of the boys felt a little more special with their one on one time with dad.

Yesterday we headed out to mommy's favourite spot to feed the bunnies and were treated to a whole family of little rabbits!!

They were super tame and loved the lettuce we fed them (bread and rice krispies...not so much).

We were also semi-attacked by geese.. true story! Man, those things are vicious and BIG and WILL bite!

I took a litte bit of a video but we decided to try our luck feeding the ducks before one of us had our hands bitten off!

I've also become a pro at taking self portraits - LOL! Seriously, most of the time there's only me with the kiddos and if I want a photo taken its either ask a total stranger, get my seven year old to do it (hit or miss) or do it myself... here are a few from this weekend.

That's all for now.  Tomorrow the boys start their first day of school - its a big day for everyone.  Better get some sleep.

Little Sweetheart

* Note: My September Blog Giveaway is still open. Click HERE to enter *

Yesterday over at the Bo Bunny Blog the designers were prompted to create a layout based on a wonderful sketch created by Carin McDonough.

Here is the layout I was inspired to create based on her wonderful sketch.

I used the beautiful new Sweet Tooth Collection from Bo Bunny.  Initially, I wasn't sure how I would use this line with all the playful elements of cakes and candies but the colours are so very soft and feminine that I could not resist!

Of course I found the perfect crystal bling and flowers to match these papers in ZVA Creative's neverending supply of colours and designs.

What is it about a garden hose and kids?  Seriously, they will play for hours with that thing and inevitably end up making some kind of 'soup' right?  Well, my daughter started off watering the brown grass (there was a lot) and then I got her a large bucket in which she added grass, leaves, rocks, twigs, flowers - you name it - to make her special garden soup.

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit today!! Be back soon with some more scrappy goodness!! (3 more sleeps until school starts!! EEK!)

ZVA Creative Supplies:
Flower: FL04CA102
Bulk 3D Roses in Soft Pink and Turquoise
Leaves: FL04CA112
Self Adhesive Crystal: CRB03CB111
Self Adhesive Crystal: CR04CA128
Self Adhesive Pearls: PEC02CB103

Bo Bunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Delish, Cut Outs, Temptations/Sweet Tooth
Die Cut: Sweet Tooth
Noteworthy: Sweet Tooth
Layered Chipboard Stickers: Sweet Tooth
Double Dot Cardstock: Decaf Dot

Celebrate September!

Is it September ALREADY?!  Where did the summer go?  It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the last day of school and now the kids will be starting a whole new year in less than a week.

I am in the process of 'fall' cleaning.  My scrap area is driving me CRAZY and is simply overflowing with product on shelves, in drawers and on the floor - I hate it!  I can't see half of the good stuff and it just looks so junky (remember, this is actually my 'dining' room so I can't quite shut the door and hide any mess or disorganization)!  I figure, I'm in this area several hours a day and I feel the most productive when things are organized and neatly kept.  We made a family trip to Rona today (kids were slightly less than thrilled) and I purchased a few sheets of pegboard and a HEAP of hooks with which I can hang all my wonderful supplies.

Anyhow..... (holy ramble!) the main reason for this post was to announce my HUGE, Gigantic, Wonderful, glorious, monthly giveaway!!  I want to Celebrate! Celebrate the start of a new month, celebrate the start of school, celebrate the fact that my little ones seem to be over the worst part of their illnesses and of course, I want to celebrate my 1000 followers mark!

I've decided that because I have so much I want to celebrate, that there would need to be more than one giveaway this month wouldn't you agree?? 
How does THREE sound?!

Here is my first "embellies" Giveaway for the month of September.  If you would like to win all the yummy goodies seen in the photo (ZVA Creative, Graphic 45, Petaloo, Want2Scrap, Bo Bunny, Webster's Pages and more), please leave a comment on this blog post by September 9th, become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already - c'mon all you lurkers!) and I will draw a winner on September 10th!!

I will post the second Giveaway on September 11th!  Good luck!!!