Merry Christmas, 2010

It's a True Talent

My four-year-old hasn't quite kicked the habit of "helping herself" to many of her siblings' possessions while they're at school.  Today she "borrowed" my oldest daughter's deodorant--and used it (but at least she used it correctly).

Now before anyone judges me as being a distracted mother, let me fill you in on her strategy--or ability to seize the moment, rather.  At lunchtime she spilled a cup of water on herself accidentally.  I sent her to change her clothes while I cleaned up the mess and took the wet laundry into the utility room.  She's quick--in more ways than one.  Somehow while changing her clothes the idea must have dawned on her that deodorant was needed.  She sees her teenage sister using it; why not her, right?  So she helped herself. . .and hid it in her room for future convenience.

I noticed the scent, but thought she had put on some lotion, which she is allowed to get for herself. . .now that she's learned not to put it on the carpet.  After supper, however, when my oldest complained of the missing item, I made the connection and sent the kids on a search.  The deodorant was found and returned to its rightful place.

As we headed downstairs for a family night, my second daughter confided to me, "It's okay, Mom.  I know where all her hiding places are."  Instantly a little head popped around the corner and exclaimed, "Nope.  There's still one!"

Thank you for participating in the Jessica Sprague Certified Digital Designer Blog Hop

Thank you to those who participated in the Jessica Sprague Certified Digital Designer Blog Hop, and thank you for visiting my blog during this hop.  I enjoyed sharing my designs with you. 

Thank you for your kind comments.  Have fun playing with all of the digi goodies you gathered up!  If you use some of my designs in your scrapbooking or crafting, let me know.  I'd love to hear how you used them!

Thanks again for hopping!

Friend-ly Photo Shoot

A friend of mine asked me to take some photos of her family.  This is a family that loves to spend time together and you can see that feeling reflected in the photos.  Thanks for giving me the opportunity, Bobby and April!

Blog Hop!

Whether you're new to digital scrapbooking or simply want to add some more delectable goodies to your stash, you won't want to miss this!

As a member of the inaugural graduating class of The Art of Digital Design at JessicaSprague.com, I will be participating in a huge blog hop November 11 - 14.  Over 40 designers (including yours truly) will be offering some of their designs for FREE in a collaborative "Christmas Traditions" kit.  It's going to be amazing!

I can't resist putting up a couple more photos

We're all baby lovers in this family!  You'll notice the band-aid on the poor little guy's hand.  He had some minor difficulties with his lungs after the birth, so he was poked and prodded to no end.  Luckily, after an extra day in the hospital, Mom and Dad were finally able to bring him home and he's doing great!

I have a new nephew. . .

. . .and my sister and brother-in-law were kind enough to let me come and try my hand at photographing a newborn--a three-day-old newborn to be exact.  So after three hours (with many breaks for kissing, cuddling, and feeding) and 208 photos later, here are a few of my favorites:

His big sister has already staked her claim on her baby brother.

"This makes two of us boys, now, Baby!"

My brother-in-law is a professional balloon sculptor, and since their son was born in October, we decided to go with a balloon pumpkin patch for a background.  He didn't seem to mind.