Huh?

One of those moments in my time as a parent that just really confused me. I thought the quote was perfect for it. Azalea Breeze kit by Jessica Gorny available at The Daily Scrap sketch by Berrygirl for Elemental Scraps sketch challenge fonts: thoughts, angelina journaling (circle): You insisted on hugging this coffee can for your nap. As I watched you lying there, I realized that you will always be finding new ways to make me say... huh? journaling (edges): In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck -- and, of course, courage. -Bill Cosby

Just My Luck

Irish Princess kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps, DigiScrapDivas, One of a Kind Scrapz & DigiScrapShak Everyday Templates #5: On the Strip by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas & A Cherry on Top font: carolingia

Swingin' in the Springtime

Garden Party kit and Fill a Bit - Heart alpha by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps scraplift of "St Patricks Day" by ChristyHC at DSD for scraplift challenge fonts: susies hand, euphorigenic

First Easter

Easter Blues kit by Sherri Tierney at DigiScrapDivas, Elemental Scraps, One of a Kind Scrapz, DigiScrapShak font: the king & queen font scraplift of "Free Spirit" by scrappinsweetie at DSD for fliplift challenge

Slow Down!

I can't believe how fast Madison is growing up! Watching her put her shoes on all by herself just reminded me again that she isn't my baby girl anymore! Done for the font challenge and ad challenge at DSD. Mary Mary Quite Contrary March 2007 Free Pea kit by Sande Krieger font: typewriter old style journaling: What happened to the baby, that I carried deep inside? She's now become a little girl, so curious and wide eyed. What happened to the tiny one, that relied on me alone? I see you striving everyday, so eager to be grown. Your eyes so blue, that sparkle true, show more wisdom everyday. The little legs that clung to me, are now running away. Slow down my little angel, there's so much more for you to know! Slow down, my sweet sweet baby girl, for you're just a TWO YEAR OLD! (poem found on 2peas, changed from one year old to two year old)

Almost Spring

I love this kit! We had so much fun playing outside this day... the greens were perfect even if it isn't a St. Patrick's Day layout! This one was done for the sketch challenge and the element challenge at DSD. Irish Princess kit by Sherri Tierney at DigiScrapDivas, Elemental Scraps, One of a Kind Scrapz, DigiScrapShak Glitter Shamrocks by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps sketch by Traci Reed for DSD sketch challenge fonts: witchcraft, pea jessi journaling: It was such a beautiful, end of winter day, so of course we had to spend it outside! Madison wanted to ride her bike, so we got her all suited up in her Dora helmet and pads (she loves these things!) and then she proceeded to spend all of 2 minutes on the bike. No way was she taking her cool pads and helmet off though! She "climbed" a tree (with Mommy's help), played hide and seek in the trees, and had a blast digging in the little bit of snow that remained in the shaded part of the yard. What a fun day!

Winter or Spring?

This photo is from today... Madison has had so much fun the last few days playing in the 60+ degree temps while there is still a little snow on the ground to dig around in! Azalea Breeze kit by Jessica Gorny available at The Daily Scrap fonts: artistamp, marydale This one was done for the ad challenge at DigiScrapDivas.

Tackling the Hay Jump

Casual kit by Melissa Rose at OScraps denim alpha by MiYon Richardson sketch by Jeannie Papai for The Daily Scrap template challenge fonts: adler, automobile

contemplation

Lighthearted kit by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas scraplift of "relaxation" by Janisphx at for The Daily Scrap scraplift challenge fonts: adler, pea sarahloo

Gift from Above

This layout was for the scripture challenge at DigiScrapDivas. Have I mentioned how much I love their challenges? Sweeter Than Candy kit by the DigiScrapDivas team font: passions conflict

Eclectic

This one was done for the definitions challenge at DigiScrapDivas. I was lost at first as to how I would use this word in a layout, but once I thought a little about Madison and her personality I knew it was actually perfect for her! Cranberry Chaise kit by RoseMadeDesigns at The Daily Scrap fonts: marydale, 1942 report, century gothic scraplift of "4 months old" by JenniferB_designerbunny at Elemental Scraps for ES scraplift challenge journaling: Even at 2 years old, you have very eclectic tastes. You will go to your closet, put on your prettiest dress, and plop down on the floor to play with your cars & dinosaurs, looking completely like a little princess doing it! I love that you can be a girly girl and a tomboy both without caring how a girl is "supposed" to act!

Kiss the Kitty

This one was for the Holiday Challenge at The Daily Scrap... Madison and Jubilee are such an interesting friendship! Madison adores here, but has a tendency to almost torture her in that 2 year old loving way of trying to play. But Jubilee always comes back for more! Irish Princess kit by Sherri Tierney at Elemental Scraps, DigiScrapDivas, One of a Kind Scrapz & DigiScrapShak Everyday Templates #5: On the Strip by Amy Bleser at DigiScrapDivas & A Cherry on Top font: pea melissa

It's My Anniversary!

I've been married for 8 years today, so I'm going to give out a little love freebie for anyone who visits my blog! This minikit has 2 papers, 4 ribbons, 5 heart charms, a swirly heart doodle, and a full uppercase alpha with numbers and punctuation! Enjoy! Download here! Kimberly

Curiosity

B3 kit (at A Cherry on Top) & Round n Round black and silver alphas (at ACOT & DigiScrapDivas) by Amy Bleser chip clip & masking tape from Crazy Crafter (at DSD and Elemental Scraps), cardboard flower from Father and Son kit (at ES) by Sherri Tierney font: aenigma scrawl

Even Angels Fall

Cranberry Chaise kit by RoseMadeDesigns at The Daily Scrap sketch by Berrygirl for Elemental Scraps sketch challenge fonts: swingset, pea jessi journaling: You wanted so badly to be a walker! You practiced for months, grabbing hold of anything that would support you and trying to push it around. Even better was when Mommy or Daddy would hold your hands. You had lots of falls and tears, but the night before your first birthday party, you finally just took off. I still think you must have been saving up the real show for everyone at the party!

March Challenges!

Ad Challenge at TDS: Scripture Challenge at TDS: Lyric Challenge at TDS: Even Angels Fall by Jessica Riddle You found hope, you found faith. Found how fast she could take it away. Found true love, but lost your heart. Now you don't know who you are. She made it easy, made it free. Made you hurt till you couldn't see. Sometimes it stops, sometimes it flows. But baby, that is how love goes. You will fly and you will crawl. God knows even angels fall. No such thing as you've lost it all. God knows even angels fall. It's a secret, that no one tells. One day it's heaven one day it's hell. And it's no fairy tale, take it from me. That's the way it's supposed to be. You will fly and you will crawl. God knows even angels fall. No such thing as you've lost it all. God knows even angels fall. You laugh, you cry, no one knows why, But oh, the thrill of it all. You're on the ride, You might as well, open your eyes. You will fly and you will crawl. God knows even angels fall. No such thing as you've lost it all. God knows even angels fall. Even angels fall. Even angels fall. And... for my bonuses this month, I put together a little paper pack and separated it into 3 parts. No elements this month... but I have some fun things in mind for next month! :) Kimberly

Little Nature Girl

Spa Mask Package Deal by AndreaDesigns at The Daily Scrap notepaper by Lawanna Desjardins sketch by Traci Reed for DSD sketch challenge fonts: jeana, euphorigenic journaling: When we go to the park, you always seem to be just as, if not more interested in looking for flowers and bugs as you are in playing on the slides and swings. There are so many interesting things to find why would you waste your time on plastic?

Sharing

Spa Mask kit by AndreaDesigns at The Daily Scrap notepaper by Lawanna DesJardins fonts: brushed, marydale

I heart You

I know it is kinda cliche, but she just breaks my heart with how sweet she looks when she is asleep! RAKscraps February 07 megakit scraplift of "A friend loves at all times" by amyu at DigiScrapDivas font: angelina

Thank Heaven!

This one was for the lyric challenge at DigiScrapDivas. Love the song choice this round! Shabby Chic kit by AndreaDesigns at The Daily Scrap notecard by LaWanna Desjardin fonts: angelina, brushed journaling: Thank heaven for little girls for little girls get bigger every day! Thank heaven for little girls they grow up in the most delightful way! Those little eyes so helpless and appealing one day will flash and send you crashin' thru the ceilin' Thank heaven for little girls thank heaven for them all, no matter where no matter who for without them, what would little boys do? Thank heaven... thank heaven... Thank heaven for little girls!