Hardware

So, Jer decided to have the metal removed from his arm (it was there from a bad break three years ago) because it was bugging him. I knew how much was in there, but actually seeing it is something else. That's a lot of hardware he was carrying around. Three of the screws broke and the shafts are still in the bone. But the doc said they shouldn't bother him.

Shadow box and paper bag album

Found this at the dollar store. Ripped it apart to display Abby's little hat that we brought her home from the hospital wearing.



And just a fun little paper bag album. THought it might keep Joshua busy while we are out and I need a distraction. The family stamp below and the letters above are prizes I received from Jayne (Feeling Scrappy).

The kids and our stockings

Joshua LOVES Rocky. Poor Rocky. He puts up with a lot. LOL

Abby's still working on pushing up and can almost turn over.

And I know these might be silly to some people...but I like them. I first made stockings for me and Jer years ago with a good friend, Emily. We used to like working on little crafty projects together (I miss those days!!) and these stockings were one of our projects. After Joshua was born, I picked out some wintery material that I thought he'd like-he REALLY liked the cats and Rocky so this was perfect. Then when Abby was born, I wanted a material that was more girly and I thought these little winter frogs were cute. Anyway, just made hers today so our set of stockings is complete and we are ready for Santa to visit!

Scrappy video

So, I found this really cool blog- http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/videos.html where she posts fun little informational scrappy videos. I thought I'd give it a try since I really liked hers. But the only thing I could think of to record was me making a card for the card challenge I just posted at Feeling Scrappy.
The video is not very exciting. LOL If you can think of something better that you'd like me to demo, let me know. I know this is sort of choppy and long, but it was my first attempt. Don't laugh at me too much. Leave me a comment if you actually watch it. :)Here is the sketch I created that I used in this clip.

Paint Class

I just started on some Creative Team work for the upcoming Paint Class at Feeling Scrappy! I am having a lot of fun with my paints already and I've only just begun. This is going to be an amazing class-go check it out on the Feeling Scrappy website. The classes they offer are tons of fun and there's a lot to learn and be challenged by (I've taken three classes there.) The class starts in January so hurry and sign up before it fills up!

Rice Cereal

Abby tried a couple bites of rice cereal today for the first time. She didn't seem to mind it but wasn't begging for more either. LOL.
Here's her reaction-

Layouts

Here's a few pages I made for the Jingle Bell Crop over at Feeling Scrappy. There are 12 challenges posted and you still have time to complete them to earn tickets! They are due by Sunday night and there are some great prizes to be won! www.feelingscrappy.com

Stickers

I will periodically give Joshua some old stickers to play with while I try to get some scrapping done. Sometimes, they end up more on him than on the project he's working on. LOL

Snow!

Second time it's snowed so far this year. But it melted by noon both times. Joshua was so excited to see the snow this morning and got all of his snow gear on to go out and play before breakfast.

Here are a few pictures from Thanksgiving.
My mom and Joshua-

Joshua by his favorite area in the little museum at the hotel we had dinner with my parents and sister.


Jer and his sisters with his dad. It was Tom's birthday and we all pitched in to get him a cool camera.


Our second dinner. Ha ha. Yum.