Second Batch of December Daily Pics

December Daily Pages

Long time no post, but it is photo heavy. Decided to play along with Ali E. this year and create a DD album. Took a while to put together and I started after Thanksgiving b/c that is when the season starts to me. I have to say that so far it is one of my fave projects. I already love the memories that are recorded in here. It is going to be chunky and full of goodness by the 25th. A great way to record Claire's first holiday season as well. If you are interested in the project details or want some great inspiration, check out the link. December Daily

***click each pic to see them larger.

 

Pumpkin Patch

Claire and I at the Pumpkin Patch. She wouldn't look at the camera straight on, so this is as good as it gets :-) This is the little outfit she is wearing for Halloween.

Getting Serious About Design

I decided that I really want to take my scrapping to the next level. I don't want my layouts to be hit or miss anymore. So I am going to start studying design principles, so I can make more pleasing layouts. I am taking two online classes. One is Design Workshop by Lisa Dickinson at Ella Publishing and the other is Building Pages by Debbie Hodges at Get It Scrapped. I am happy with my pages, but I want to improve and I believe that I have room for growth. This is the first layout using a grid design. It is the first lesson in Lisa's book. I really love it. First time I have ever used a grid before :-)

All of the pp pieces came from this kit except for the background. Journaling: If you knew how much grandma loved you, you'd know you were the luckiest girl in the world.

New Layouts

Adding layouts I did for a challenge over at Willow Traders :-) Sorry for the bad pics. Too lazy to scan and the lighting is bad right now.

Feeling Crafty :-) Multiple Layouts

Been feeling crafty lately :-) Gotta use up those Noel Mignon kits somehow :-) Did all these this week. I am in love with 8.5x11 layouts right now. I did my first one a week or two ago. I think I may switch over from 12x12. Some of these also use sketches by Becky Fleck. Still trying to get use to arranging items on a 8.5x11 layout vs. 12x12. Click the pics to read the journaling and see details on the 8.5x11 layouts. 

Hadn't posted over here in a while. I have a private website set up for Claire and jsut don't have much time to do both. But i do know a few people check in here to see pics of Claire growing, so here is one from her fourth month :-) She is getting so big, is super bright and healthy :-)

Photo Heavy :-)

I have been feeling very crafty lately. Sharing some of my most recent layouts. Baby girl is featured in all of them :-) She is doing so well and growing so big :-) Total joy in my life. She is almost 4 months now. 

Week In The Life Project

Ali Edwards did her week in the life project again and I decided to join in. You take pictures everyday for a whole week of everything that you do and then you pick certain pics to journal about, etc. This is the opening page to my album. It is 8.5x11, which I have never used before. I think I will post the pieces as I put it together. 

2 Month Pic

My little fuss box is a drama queen already, but I love all 11 lbs. of her:-) she is truly a blessing and changing everyday. daddy and I are enthralled with her. 

Easter Pic :-)

She wasn't a happy camper, but oh well :-) My vision was good. 

Baby Girl is 1 month

Quick pic of the munchkin who is doing just fine and growing by the minute. Can't believe that 6 weeks have passed by already. She is a joy. Fussy :-) but a joy. Can't imagine life without her or the baby smell at the nape of her neck :-) 

Well I thought I had 14 days left :-)

Claire Noelle made her grand entrance 2 weeks early and on Valentine's Day. he weighs 6lbs and 12 ounces and is 20 inches long. We are both doing well and I will post a pic and more info when we make it home. She is absolutely perfect and the whole experience was much more than I ever imagined. I cried with the final push and couldn't stop when I first met her. It truly is a blessing and I am thankful that God blessed us in this way. I am still in a bit of shock at this little person we created and so nervous at the responsibility and so ready to embark on this new journey.

17 Days Left

I am totally ready to explode. Good lord I don't think my skin can stretch anymore.

Weeks 2-4 for my Gratitude Project

Here are weeks 2-4 for the gratitude project I am working on. If you scroll down a few posts you will find my first week entry and the reason behind the project. It is really helping me to be more aware of the small joys in life.

Decorative Light Switch and Socket Covers

I wanted some decorative ones, but couldn't find a style I liked, so I decided to put my craft supplies to good use and make my own. We didn't paint her room a decorative color b/c we had the whole house painted a soft cream earlier in the year, so I am trying to bring in color through various objects. I used pattern paper, mod podge and stickles. 

8th Month Pic

Really coming down to the wire. Only 5 more weeks remaining if she comes on her due date. You wait the whole pregnancy for this point and then when it comes you wonder if you are really ready for it. I honestly feel like my whole life is about to change. Kind of heavy. On the other hand, I am really ready to hold this little lady and see who she is. You will  notice that my hair is down for the first time in 8 months b/c I caved and got it permed for my maternity photo shoot this past Saturday and my upcoming baby shower this Saturday. I feel like a human being again. I didn't realize how much your outside can affect your inside.

Claire's Cubbie System

Here are pics of the cubbie system we bought and assembled this weekend. Love the colors and can't wait to finish decorating. The piggy bank was a Christmas gift from her daddy, which is why it is the only non blue, green, red, brown item in the room :-) He worked really hard putting the cubbie together. The directions were horrible. Hopefully, we will be ordering the bed and dresser this week. 

9 Month Collage

Okay, so on the 3rd of December I posted a collage of my pics so far. I bought the template and then realized I hated it. Searched for a while and couldn't find anything I liked. So I said to myslef, " self, you have almost the same computer tools the designers have, do it on your own." Took me a bit to figure out the logistics, but I think I have a self created template that I love.

This is the one I bought:

This is the one I made:

7th Month Pic

Thought I would finally get around to sharing this. It is from early December. I take my 8th month pic pretty soon. I am 33 weeks, so that means only 7 more weeks to go. We start childbirth classes this week. I started my every 2 week appointments and at the last one on Monday the doctor said she is head down, has a strong heartbeat and is measuring right on track. She has finally decided to be active, so I feel her move all the time now. I guess she got tired of me worrying everyday and poking her to get some movement :-) Although I am ready to be done with the pregnancy pains, I know I will miss the life inside of me. Total affirmation that there is a God when you have the ability to grow a life.