Mommy's post....

So I/Cara/Mommy spent the past weekend in jail...

Ha ha - not what you are thinking!! Instead, Vicki & I traveled to Aledo IL to be locked in for 3 days and 2 nights of scrapbooking, fun and games. This is our 2nd year participating and it is such a good time, along with being productive. Click here to check out the bnb where it is held....staying there always reminds me of my days in the sorority house. But most exciting - I won a page design challenge!!!! Which Vicki can atest to, it is no easy feat - as the challenges are quite challenging. So I am quite pleased with myself.....in fact, you could call me an award winning scrapbooker!! :)

With that said, I wanted to brag a bit and show off the goodness that I created (never mind the pics are over/almost over a year old!). Jamey walked by as I was taking pictures of the pages and just rolled his eyes. But I know fellow scrapbookers, including my mentor KB, read this - and this way - they get to see the pages b/c who knows when the entire album will be done and put together!?!?!

So THE big winner was this layout, as the theme was birthdays. Due to the glare on the protector - it is hard to see the woven ribbon border, along with some of the different fonts.

Personally, I did think that this one was a winner as well - for the use two different types of flowers challenge. I did get tons of compliments on it, but it wasn't selected as the winner. So does that make it an honorable mention???! FYI - the only thing not floral on the page are the ribbon and paper for the tag, and bumblebee stickers (but bees like flowers for pollen!)

I am quite thrilled with how they both came out, especially since I didn't have any ideas of how I wanted them to look and I did incorporate alot of new techniques when putting them together. And contest or not, I always enjoy scrapbooking...further proof of my transition into little Jane.

Such a good helper

Could we possibly be raising a future plumber????? The presence of both the plunger & butt crack would lead me to believe maybe so....... There was no reason for the toilet to be plunged....I don't even think she has seen a plunger being used, but after going potty - she had to plunge.

Tickle This!!

Our resident Elmo lover proudly shows off one of her beloved Elmo shirts - you won't believe how excited she is to have Elmo on her shirt!! While driving in the car the other day - I asked "do you love Mommy?", then followed by "do you love Elmo?". I am sad to report that Elmo received a much more emphatic "YEAH" then I did. :( Since she is young, I will not take it personally. I know she will say much worse and hurtful things in the years to come.

Whatever am I thinking???

I just love this pic, as she looks so cute and mischievous (her standard self). For a while this summer, every day - she would come into the office or bring me the camera and say "cheese" - so we had to oblige and take her daily picture. This picture is a result of one of those sessions.

Junior Bix

I realize these pics are a bit delayed (like almost a month over-due) - but they are still cute. And with the start of school, I am impressed I am blogging at all. Especially since blogger is now blocked at school - not like I did it there anyway, but it is still annoying!

Unfortunatly, pics of Mackenzie and Daddy running were hard to get b/c it was crowded and she was moving all over the place b/c she was so excited!! And boy - was she ever proud of her medal too.....she insisted on wearing it for many days afterwards.

Charming

There was a special "venom" themed attraction at the River museum, which provided this photo opp for the family.

Uncle Jon tries his charms on Aunt Karree. The tongue is a nice touch!

Daddy charms Mommy. (in theory, at least!)

Our little charming snake shows off her fangs.

Grandpa Dan charms both Mackenzie & Grandma Sharon! What a guy!

Grandma's girl always.....Grandma Sharon charms her cute snake.

Jamey's Fave Photo's

Jamey's two favorite non-wildlife photos from our Chicago trip last weekend.....



And sneak peek - we made a day trip to the River Museum in DBQ on Sunday with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Jon & Aunt Karree.....many cute pictures to share as well.