December 30, 2011

Hello 28!


Yesterday was the best birthday!

Burgers from B Bops, thrifting for vintage cookware, window browsing for inspiration, the new Sherlock Holmes movie, crab legs for dinner and sweet birthday drawings from the kiddos.

Seriously, what more could a girl ask for?

Have a safe and happy new year!

December 28, 2011

December Daily: Day 13-16

Halfway through and still going strong!


Day 13/14 spread. I do love the traditional red and green!


Day 13 A list of Christmas movies we watched this month.

I didn't take a photo for this day so an improvised list filled in the blanks. The red title is the new Scentz Embossing Powder in Peppermint. Not only is it the perfect shade of red (I love that color for lipstick!) but it also gives my album a subtle seasonal scent. Yum, yum!


A die cut leftover made a nice in between page here with a sticker accent from Imaginisce.


Day 14. Reading in bed

Journaling reads, "One of the best parts of December is everyone snuggling up in bed each night and reading Christmas stories. We checked out lots of books from the library and put them together with ours in a tub in the living room for easy access."


Day 15/16 spread. I am starting to run low on embellishments at this point!


Day 15. Winterset Wonderland

Journaling reads, "The whole fam picked up some hot chocolate tonight and headed to the city park to view the light displays at Winterset Wonderland. You all oohed and ahhed over the santas, reindeers, snowmen and angels and so we drove through twice. "


Day 16. Hunting for pinecones

Journaling reads, "Patterson park has the best pinecones so we headed there after school today to pick some for holiday decor. The three of you ignored the brisk air and quickly filled the sack as you excitedly discovered each one."

Gotta run, today is a busy day!

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December 27, 2011

December Daily: Day 9-12

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Hey there! Hope you had the merriest of Christmas', I know we did!

The last couple days I seemed to have caught a stomach bug, combined with a enormous headache and now I am so behind on many things. Mind if I just jump right into the next four pages of the DD so I can cross blogging off the to-do list for today? Thanks :)


Day 9 and 10 spread. A fun mix of colors and patterns.


Day 9. At the Nutcracker ballet.

Journaling reads, "This was the first year either of us attended the Nutcracker and it was an amazing experience. You asked questions about little Clara throughout the show and couldn't pull your eyes away from the enchanting dancers. Hoyt Sherman is such a beautiful building and we had lots of fun exploring the corridors, stairways and antiques, all dressed up in fancy clothes."


Envie contains some extra Instagram photos from this month.


Day 10. Pierced ears

Journaling reads, "Today we went with Grandma Nette to have your little ears pierced. You were both excited and scared. Leah was very brave and went first while Rora left with Grandma. When Rora came back for her turn, we assured her it wouldn't hurt but Leah looked at her very seriously and said "It hurts!" The piercing lady could not stop laughing! You both cried but were fine after about 5 minutes, a sucker and a long gaze in the mirror.


Day 11 & 12 spread


Day 11. Birthday girl

Journaling reads, "Today we celebrated Aurora's 4th birthday! Your party was small but fancy and Grandma Nette was able to come down too. You requested a chocolate cake and cupcakes with raspberry frosting and sprinkles. You wore your lace birthday dress and a crown and gave an enthustistic "thank you" after opening each gift. I couldn't be prouder of my big girl!"


Day 12. Building a gingerbread house

Journaling reads, "We attempted to build a gingerbread house today with graham crackers, frosting and lots of candy. You each decorated your own side, but Leah especially loved putting each little piece of candy in exactly the right place. The house never did hold together, but we sure enjoyed munching on the rubble!"

Again, most of these supplies were a gift from Sarah of The Paper Bakery and the rest is older product from my stash. Links below.

Enjoy your vacation week!

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