Credits: Layered template (Big 1s Volume 1, Template 1) by Missy's Moments and Apple Of My Eye Collab by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs) and Karen Schultz (Snickerdoodle Designs).
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Chocolate Pudding
Credits: Layered template (Just Peachy Volume 2, Template 2) by Melody Daisson (Scrap-n-a-Snap Designs), Fancy Little Scoops by Traci Reed (retired) and Summer Nights by Jen C Designs. Font is Janda Safe and Sound Solid by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: It has become a bit of tradition in our family, that after you have had Farleys Rusks, we have moved on to baby food. Each one of you has been different when it comes to your likes and dislikes. But for some reason unknown to me you have all loved Heinz Chocolate Pudding. It comes in a tin, looks vaguely like brown blancmange and smells faintly of plastic. It’s always a mess when you have it and it doesn’t wash out easily but you always eat the entire bowl full and then cry for more. 17th May 2012.
Shark
Credits: Layered template (Big Photo, Volume 6, Template 1) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), Border Basics Lines Stitching by Libby Pritchett and Lil Mermaid by Jen C Designs.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Leia @ iKidz
Credits: Layered template (Framed, Template 2) by Bonnie Allen Designs It's Summer by Jen C Designs and CU Stitching Action and CU Edging Freebie both by Leah Riordan (Mommyish Designs). Font is Elise.
Journalling reads: Leia @ iKidz 23/07/12.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Golden Postboxes 2
Credits: Layered template (Photoless Volume 3, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), CU Foiled Styles by Megan Farrows (Flergs) and Best Of Britain (slightly recoloured) by Jen C Designs. Font is Love Ya Like A Sister Solid by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: I am slightly ashamed to admit that I have never really paid that much attention to any of the Paralympic Games before London, With so many different classifications in each event it was always a little too complicated for me. Being the home games, we made the effort to at least try and understand. We watched in amazement as these “Superhumans” won an astounding 120 medals - 34 Gold, 43 Silver and 43 Bronze. Royal Mail decided to honour them in the same way as the able bodied Olympians, by painting postboxes golden for each of the gold medallists. London 2012 has been truly amazing, bring on Rio 2016!
1. Sarah Storey - Cycling: Women’s Individual Pursuit C5
2. Jonathan Fox - Swimming: Men’s 100m Backstroke S7
3. Mark Colbourne - Cycling: Men’s Individual Pursuit C1
4. Hannah Cockroft - Athletics: Women’s 100m T34
5. Neil Fachie and Barney Storey - Cycling: Men’s 1km Time Trial B
6. Richard Whitehead - Athletics: Men’s 200m T42
7. Natasha Baker & Cabral - Equestrian: Individual Championship Test Grade II
8. Sarah Storey - Cycling: Women’s 500m Time Trial C4-5
9. Eleanor Simmonds - Swimming: Women’s 400m Freestyle S6
10. Pam Relph, Naomi Riches, David Smith, James Roe and Cox Lily Van Den Broecke - Rowing: Mixed Coxed Four LTAMix 4+
11. Aled Davies - Athletics: Men’s Discus F42
12. Anthony Kappes and Craig Maclean - Cycling: Men’s Individual Sprint B
13. Jessica-Jane Applegate - Swimming: Women’s 200m Freestyle S14
14. Sophie Christiansen & Janeiro 6 - Equestrian: Individual Championship Test Grade IA
15. Sophie Christiansen, Deborah Criddle, Lee Pearson and Sophie Wells - Equestrian: Team Championship
16. David Weir - Athletics: Men’s 5000m T54
17. Natasha Baker & Cabral - Equestrian: Individual Freestyle Test Grade II
18. Eleanor Simmonds - Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM6
19. Mickey Bushell - Athletics: Men's 100m T53
20. Danielle Brown - Archery: Women's Individual Compound Open
21. Heather Frederiksen - Swimming: Women's 100m Backstroke S8
22. Sophie Christiansen & Janeiro 6 - Equestrian: Individual Freestyle Test Grade IA
23. David Weir - Athletics: Men's 1500m T54
24. Sarah Storey - Cycling: Women's Time Trial C5
25. Oliver Hynd - Swimming: Men's 200m Individual Medley SM8
26. Helena Lucas - Sailing: 2.4m - One Person Keelboat
27. Sarah Storey - Cycling: Women's Road Race C4-5
28. Josef Craig - Swimming: Men's 400m Freestyle S7
29. Hannah Cockroft - Athletics: Women's 200m T34
30. David Weir - Athletics: Men's 800m T54
31. Jonnie Peacock - Athletics: Men's 100m T44
32. Josie Pearson - Athletics: Women's Discus F51/52/53
33. David Stone - Cycling: Mixed Road Race T1-2
34. David Weir - Athletics: Men's Marathon T54
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Playing The Laptop
Credits: Layered template (1 Photo Volume 1, Template 1) by Melody Daisson (Scrap-n-a-Snap Designs) and Connected by Jen C Designs. Font is Copperplate Gothic Light.
Journalling reads: As much as I hate to say it, Daddy has never been very good at sharing. he doesn’t really like it when you touch his things and whenever the two of you try and play together it ends up in an argument. So it was lovely to see the two of you doing something together on Dad’s laptop. 11th April 2008.
Friends Association
Credits: Layered template (Photoless Volume 1, Template 1) by Memory Clips By Ramona and Hints Of Fall by Jen C Designs and Trixie Scraps. Fonts are DJB Jacked Up Kinda Luv and DJB I Love DJB Fonts both by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads: When Lukas was born I never thought that I would be the kind of Mummy who got involved in things. I was sick all the time and even though I did try and take him to baby groups a few times I hated every second of them. I was always so terrified that other people would look at me and judge me as inadequate as a parent as I judged myself. I have never really been a confident person. I tried to take part in any school events, turning up and cheering on Sports Day and for maypole dancing, attending school fetes and buying cakes from bake sales, but I never really got involved more than that. Yet for some reason I felt compelled to attend the meeting when his school decided to form a parent and teacher association called the Friends of Church Cowley St James. I wanted to help out with activities that the kids would enjoy and remember after they had left the school. I remember coming home filled with an enthusiasm I haven’t felt in a really long time. It’s been almost a year now since the PFA was formed and while it’s been hard work I have never regretted making the effort. We have held a few fund raising events, Bag To School, Refreshments at Christmas events, The Secret Room, Daffodil Sale for Mothers Day, an Easter Disco and produced Tea Towels that featured images drawn by the children. We organised two fairly large events in the Summer Festival and an Eid Party and we have used some of the money raised to purchase some wooden play benches for the playground. It’s amazing what a very small group of dedicated people have managed to achieve after a lot of hard work and I am proud to be a small part of it.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Baking Scones
Credits: Layered template (Trio Photo, Volume 4, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and What's Cooking by Jen C Designs.
Lukas Making Cakes
Credits: Layered template (Trio Photo, Volume 4, Template 1) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and What's Cooking by Jen C Designs.
On The Bus
Credits: Layered template (123 Scrap, Volume 1, Template 1) by Keepscrappin Designs, GAB Fibres by Terry Maruca and Away We Go by Jen C Designs. Colorized Photo Action (found in Set 2) by Pioneer Woman. Font is The Sketchy Serif by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: After a busy day of playing at Cutteslowe Park it was time to take Josh home. 01/07/06.
Sunday, September 09, 2012
Mashed Potatoes
Credits: Layered template (020312 Newsletter Template) by Memory Clips By Ramona and What's Cooking Chunky Alphas, What's Cooking Bead Alphas, What's Cooking Elements, What's Cooking Patterned Papers and What's Cooking Solid Papers all by Jen C Designs. Font is Adobe Garamon Pro.
Journalling reads: When we were living with Nannie Freda and Grampy Andy, we didn’t have many chances to really use the kitchen. Nannie Freda didn’t really like it when we cooked, she always complained about the mess even though we cleaned up afterwards. Mostly I think it was just that she considered it HER kitchen and felt that we were intruding by being in it. You have always been a bit of a picky eater, but Nannie tried to insist we make you eat the things that she cooked. As much as I hate to say it she was not really a very good cook. One of the worst things was her mashed potato which always ended up kind of grey. Whenever her and Grampy were out we took full advantage of the kitchen to cook with you. I don’t really enjoy cooking, but it seemed important to try and include you in doing it. Usually we tried to make simple things like fairy cakes and scones. But when Nannie and Grampy went on holiday for the weekend we had a great time cooking meals and letting you help. We found that one of your favourite tasks was mashing the potatoes. We gave you the masher and the saucepan and sat you at Nannie’s coffee table. You seemed to really like it but your favourite part was adding enough butter to turn it all bright yellow. 28/06/08.
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Logan's First Day At Nursery
Credits: Layered template (Column Style Volume 1, Template 1) by Ramona Brown (Memory Clips By Ramona), Teachers Pet Collection by Jen C Designs and Wordart by Wordart World By Jennifer. The Font is The Antique Typewriter by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: You have been so excited about your first day at nursery, you have been asking every day during in the holidays “I go school today?” The day finally arrived and your excitement turned to fear, you completely freaked out on the walk to school. It took seeing Lukas out to play to calm you down. It was so sweet to see you wiping your tears away and saying “Goggy not crying, I not crying”. We only had time for a couple of quick photos before your teacher arrived to unlock the gate. You held on really tight to my hand as we walked around to your classroom You are such a big brave boy Logan , you make me so proud. 5th September 2012
Friday, September 07, 2012
First Trip To Church Right
Credits: Layered template (Twofer Volume 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Look Hoos Having A Birthday by Jen C Designs. Font is KG The Fighter by Kimberly Geswein.
First Trip To Church Left
Credits: Layered template (Twofer Volume 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Look Hoos Having A Birthday by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Ten Thousand Reasons by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: Doesn’t she look peaceful, all wrapped up and snug in her snowsuit. you wouldn’t have any clue that just 5 or so minutes before this photograph was taken she was screaming the house down. We have never been very religious, so when I told Mark I was planning on taking the 3 kids to church on Christmas Eve, he was more than a little surprised. Every year the church near Lukas’s school holds an interactive nativity where all the kids can take part. For some reason I can’t remember now it seemed really important to take them for Leia’s first Christmas. I have a feeling I may have said it was a new Christmas tradition for a new baby. But I also wouldn’t rule out the possibility that it seemed like a good excuse to get her all dressed up and show her off to people. What I didn’t bank on was Mark having to work on Christmas Eve and being left to do it all by myself. Getting 3 kids dressed, out the door and walking to the church before the service started would have been hard enough for me, I am disorganised and pretty much always run late at the best of times. But Leia decided to have a complete meltdown. She wasn’t hungry, didn’t need a nappy change and nothing I tried helped, She eventually screamed herself to sleep. I can see now why we have never attempted a trip to church before or since! 24th December 2011.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Baby's 1st Cracker
Credits: Layered templates (Two's Company, Template 4 by Jen C Designs and Border Builders Volume 1 by Keepscrappin Designs) and Funky Christmas by Jen C Designs. Font is Pacifico.
Journalling reads: For your first Christmas we bought you lots of things that said Baby’s First Christmas on it. I can’t really remember all of the things we bought but I know there was a little santa hat, a couple of ornaments, a picture frame and at least 2 stockings and this first christmas cracker. I wasn’t really sure what was inside it but it was cute and cheap so I didn’t bother to resist. It was really funny that it was almost bigger than you were. The boys were eager to pull it and see what was inside, they were a bit disappointed when all that was inside was a really ugly little brown teddy bear in a dress.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Conkers
Credits: Layered template (Circle Of Memories, Template 1) by Angela Chang (Angelclaud ArtRoom) and Thankful by Jen C Designs. Font is KG I Love You Through It 3 by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: One of your favourite things to do in the autumn is collect conkers. It’s usually not that hard to find some at the local parks but the best place to find them seems to be school. For some reason unknown to me, both of you take great delight in filling your pockets with conkers. Big ones, small ones, dull ones, shiny ones it doesn’t seem to matter. It’s kind of sweet to watch you compete over who can be first to collect them all or who can collect the most. You never seem to have any desire to do anything with them once you have them. They just get hoarded all around the house and you fight over which ones belong to each of you. They litter the house long after the leaves have all fallen before eventually I find the shrivelled remains and through them away. I read somewhere that conkers are supposed to keep spiders away, and although it sounds strange you can buy a spray made from conkers for this and we don’t ever seem to see any in the house when you have conkers laying around. Photos taken October 2010.
Monday, September 03, 2012
Play
Credits: Layered template (Multi Photo, Volume 2, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), CU Stitching by Miss Tiina, Grunge Genius Volume 1 Overlays by Mad Genius Designs, Inspire Me Mini and Inspire Me Solids both by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Chasing Pavements by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: After an argument with Daddy, I felt the need to escape for a while. I grabbed you and the pushchair and just left. I had no idea where I was going to go, no money and no supplies for you. We ended up in a little park. Since you had no shoes on you couldn’t get out and play, so I let you stand up in the pushchair seat to play with the toys on the play equipment. You really seemed to love playing with this abacus, you kept spinning and shoving the balls around. Sitting beside you and watching while you played gave me a lot of time to think about things and cry a lot of tears. But it wasn’t very long before I felt calm enough to dry my tears, and decide that it was time for us to go home again. There really is something incredibly soothing about watching a child at play. Everything seems so complicated to them at first but they just keep trying until it works. I guess at times we need to act like a child to remind us how to act like an adult. 22nd June 2010
Friday, August 31, 2012
Little Coupe
Credits: Layered template (Minimal Volume 4, Template 1) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), CU Edging Freebie by Leah Riordan (Mommyish Designs) and Celebrate This Collection by Mad Genius Designs. Font is Love Ya Like A Sister Solid by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: For various reasons I don’t have very many photos of you when you were little. But I think of the few that I do have these ones are easily my favourite. I had bought you this little push along car and we were trying it out for the first time. Being as small as you were, the seat was a bit too big for you. So I decided to use a little bit of mummy innovation and borrowed the padded seat from your highchair. You had a lovely time sitting in it while I pushed you around the house. Spinning the steering wheel and beeping the horn. I remember turning around to do something, only to find when I looked back that you had fallen fast asleep. You looked so cute and peaceful, I didn’t have the heart to move you and risk waking you up. So I sat on the floor next to you to make sure that you didn’t choke or fall out. It may look like a strange place for a baby to sleep, but considering some of the other places you have slept in this seems normal. 2003.
Bottle
Credits: Layered template (Minimal Volume 4, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), CU Stitching Action by Leah Riordan (Mommyish Designs) and Fresh Start by Jen C Designs. Font is Leander.
Journalling reads: You were always able to feed yourself a bottle but the only photo that I found is this one from Conor’s mobile phone.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Leia Lucia Aurora May
Credits: Layered template (August Humpty Dumpty Challenge) by Melody Daisson (Scrap-n-a-Snap Designs), CU Edging Freebie and CU Stitching Action by Leah Riordan (Mommyish Designs) and Divalicious Collection by Jen C Designs.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
BBQ
Credits: Layered templates (Quartet Photo, Volume 3, Template 1) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), CU Barbecue Templates by Josy Carson, CU Backyard BBQ Vectors by Miss Tiina and CU Crumpled Craft Overlays, CU Painted Textures and Celebrate Collection (slightly recoloured) all by Jen C Designs. Font is KG This Is Not Goodbye by Kimberly Geswein. Journalling reads: It’s not very often, that anything can make the two of you cooperate and play quietly together. Usually it only takes a few minutes, for you to start arguing over whatever it is that you are playing with, then a few minutes later one or both of you ends up crying. I bought this toy BBQ for Logan’s birthday, but I got it out early because it was raining. It’s really nice to have some proof you actually can act like brothers!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Mmm Elephant
Credits: Layered templates (Duo Photo, Volume 3, Template 1 and Minitopia Paper Stack) both by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Celebrate This Collection (slightly recoloured), Flower Genius 1 and Green Paper Alpha all by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is DJB Gimme Space by Darcy Baldwin.
Ben 10 After Dark Right
Credits: Layered templates (Duo Photo, Volume 3, Template 1 and Minitopia Paper Stack) both by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Celebrate This Collection (slightly recoloured), Flower Genius 1 and Green Paper Alpha all by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is DJB Gimme Space by Darcy Baldwin.
Ben 10 After Dark Left
Credits: Layered templates (Duo Photo, Volume 3, Template 1 and Minitopia Paper Stack) both by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Celebrate This Collection (slightly recoloured), Flower Genius 1 and Green Paper Alpha all by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is DJB Gimme Space by Darcy Baldwin.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Rocking Horse
Credits: Layered template (123 Scrap Volume 1, Template b) by Kayla Chamberlain (Keepscrappin Designs), Teachers Pet Collection (slightly recoloured) by Jen C Designs and CU Stitching Action by Leah Riordan (Mommyish Designs). Font is Milk and Cereal.
Journalling reads: While we were staying at Grampy Andy’s house, you were fascinated by the wooden rocking horse he had in the living room. At first I tried really hard to keep you off of it because I was worried you would break it But eventually we gave in and let you have a quick ride on it. 31st July 2010.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Pool Fun
Credits: Layered template (CT Inspired LaShawn, Template 2) by Melody Daisson (Scrap-n-a-Snap Designs) and Pool Party by Jen C Designs. Font is DJB Baby Bump by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads: On a really hot day, summer day there really is no better way to cool off, than to put on your swimsuit and bandana, and spend the afternoon splashing in your paddling pool, on the decking in Nannie Freda’s back garden. It’s especially fun if you drag out every single bath toy you own to play with and you have a mummy crazy enough to get in with you. When you eventually get bored with sitting and playing, you can always get up, hold mummy’s hands and use the paddling pool like a giant inflatable puddle to splash in. 2nd July 2006.
Monday, August 20, 2012
My Little Monkey
Credits: Layered template (August Template Challenge) by Ryan Caselton (Roseytoes Designs) and Go Team Elements, Go Team Addon Alphas, Go Team Patterned Papers, Go Team Solid Papers and Go Team Polka Dot papers all by Jen C Designs. Font is The Thickest by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: There is nothing I love to do more, than shop for clothes for you. Finding you a really cute outfit, is one of those things that makes me happy. I remember that you wore this outfit loads of times, it was one of my favourites at
the time, but these are the only photos, that I can find of you in the complete outfit. The details were so cute. There were two little monkey heads with ears on each foot and a huge furry monkey and the words “Just Hanging Around” on the front of it. Which was so appropriate for you. In these photos you were trying really hard to hang on to the top of your travel cot with one hand, while trying your hardest to climb out over the side! It often used to feel to us that you were a little bit more monkey than boy, since you spent all of your time climbing on to the top of everything. June 2010.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Golden Postboxes
Credits: Layered template (Photoless Volume 3, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped), CU Foiled Styles by Megan Farrows (Flergs) and Best Of Britain (slightly recoloured) by Jen C Designs. Font is Love Ya Like A Sister Solid by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: We have really enjoyed watching the London 2012 Olympics. Team GB smashed their target of 48 medals in total and collected an amazing 65 medals - 29 Gold Medals, 17 Silver Medals and 19 Bronze Medals. To celebrate Royal Mail have issued special first class stamps featuring all the athletes photographs and will be re-painting 1 of their red postboxes gold in the hometown or birthplace of each of the medal winners.
1. Helen Glover and Heather Stanning - Rowing: Women’s Pairs.
2. Bradley Wiggins - Cycling: Men’s Individual Time Trial.
3. Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott - Canoe Slalom: Men’s Canoe Double C2
4. Peter Wilson - Shooting: Shotgun Men’s Double Trap.
5. Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Chris Hoy - Cycling: Track Men’s Team Sprint
6. Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins - Rowing: Women’s Double Sculls
7. Ed Clancy, Geraint Thomas, Steven Burke and Peter Kennaugh - Cycling: Track Men’s Team Pursuit.
8. Victoria Pendleton - Cycling: Track Women’s Keirin.
9. Alex Gregory, Pete Reed, Tom James and Andrew Triggs Hodge - Rowing: Men’s Fours
10. Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking - Rowing: Lightweight Women’s Double Sculls.
11. Dani King, Joanna Rowsell and Laura Trott - Cycling: Track Women’s Team Pursuit.
12. Jessica Ennis - Athletics: Combined Women’s Heptathlon.
13. Greg Rutherford - Athletics: Field Men’s Long Jump.
14. Mo Farah - Athletics: Track Men’s 10,000M.
15. Ben Ainslie - Sailing: Finn Men’s Heavyweight Dinghy.
16. Andy Murray - Tennis Men’s Singles.
17. Nick Skelton, Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Peter Charles - Equestrian: Jumping Team.
18. Jason Kenny - Cycling: Track Men’s Sprint.
19. Alistair Brownlee - Triathlon Men’s
20. Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin - Equestrian: Dressage Team.
21. Laura Trott - Cycling: Track women’s Omnium.
22. Chris Hoy - Cycling: Track Men’s Keirin.
23. Charlotte Dujardin - Equestrian: Dressage Individual.
24. Nicola Adams - Boxing: Women’s Fly Weight.
25. Jade Jones - Taekwondo Women’s Under 57KG.
26. Ed McKeever - Canoe Sprint: Men’s Kayak Single K1 200M.
27. Mo Farah - Athletics: Track Men’s 5,000M.
28. Luke Campbell - Boxing: Men’s Bantam Weight.
29. Anthony Joshua - Boxing: Men’s Super Heavy Weight.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Batboy
Credits: Layered template (Duo Photo, Volume 3, Template 1) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Timeless and Purple Swirly Alpha both by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs).
Monday, August 13, 2012
Pirate Disco
Credits: Layered template (Teachers Pet Templates, Template 4), Teachers Pet Chunky Addon Alphas, Teachers Pet Bead Alphas, Teachers Pet Elements, Teachers Pet Polka Dot Papers and Teachers Pet Solid Papers.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Love You So Much
Credits: Layered template (August Template Challenge) by Ryan Caselton (Roseytoes Designs), SWAK (slightly recoloured) and Banner from The Fourth both by Jen C Designs and B&W Beauty Photo Action by Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman).
Friday, August 10, 2012
August Desktop
Credits: Layered template (August 2012 Desktop) by Inspired Designs By Crystal and The Fourth Bundle by Jen C Designs. Font is Janda Apple Cobbler by Kimberly Geswein.
First Swim 2
Credits: Layered template (Duo Photo, Volume 3, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Go Team Elements, Go Team Patterned Papers and Go Team Solid Papers all by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Skinny Latte by Kimberly Geswein.
First Swim 2
Credits: Layered template (Duo Photo, Volume 3, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Go Team Elements, Go Team Patterned Papers and Go Team Solid Papers all by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Skinny Latte by Kimberly Geswein.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Queue Photos
Credits: Layered template (You're The One, Template 2) by Jen C Designs and Chill by Sugar Kissed Designs. Font is Janda Safe and Sound by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: When you are waiting in line for a ride at Chessington, there is not much you can do to pass the time. We find it a good opportunity to mess around with the camera. We end up with a lot of silly photos but occasionally we end up with a sweet one like this. September 28th 2008.
Monday, August 06, 2012
First Swim
Credits: Layered template (You're The One, Template 4) and Go Team both by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Ten Thousand Reasons by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: When we stayed in the hotel at Chessington, it seemed like a great idea to take advantage of the private hotel pool, for Logan’s first swim. Somehow we had never really gotten around to taking him before. Normally cameras are banned in public pools but since we had the whole pool to ourselves we were able to take some photos using the mobile phone. At first we took it in turns holding him and letting him splash in the shallow end. Even though he loves the bath at home he wasn’t entirely sure about the pool. Then we all took turns to push him around the pool in his inflatable seat. He seemed to enjoy that a lot more than us holding it. Overall it seemed like he enjoyed himself, but I think his favourite part was when we took him in the whirlpool and turned all the bubble jets on high power. 27th February 2010.
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Bang
Credits: Layered template (Clustered Volume 3, Template 1) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and The Fourth Collection by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Payphone by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: We were lucky enough to have one leg of the Olympic torch relay going right past our front door. At first none of us could really grasp why it was so important or why he was there was so much fuss about it. On the day there were huge crowds of people filling the entire road, it was impossible not to get caught up in the excitement of being a small part of this once in a lifetime experience. Once the Samsung sponsorship teams turned up blasting music and riding their quad bikes, the atmosphere completely changed, It became much more of a party. They walked along the road handing out flags and these inflatable noise sticks. The two of you had a great time banging them together and using them to hit each other with.
Happy Birthday Leo
Credits: Layered template (Blended Volume 2, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Day By Day Collection by Jen C Designs. Font is CK Moore Hearts.
Journalling reads: I loved you then, I love you still, I always have and I always will. Happy Birthday Baby, I miss you.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Stocking Baby
Credits: Layered template (Clustered Volume 1, Template 2) by Bethany Nicks (Moments Scrapped) and Funky Christmas by Jen C Designs. Font is Pea Lemonade.
Journalling reads: It’s always fun to shop for Babies First Christmas decorations. Usually I restrain myself to small but adorable Christmas tree ornaments, but I couldn’t resist this adorable little pink felt stocking. I was showing it to Nannie when I got the idea to see if you would fit in it. I was thinking it might make a cute Christmas card. This was the only photo you weren’t having a meltdown in. Looking at you now it’s hard to believe you were ever this tiny. December 2011.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tutu
Credits: Layered template (2 Photos Volume 1, Template 1) by Ramona Brown (Memory Clips By Ramona), Tulle Ribbon from For Unto Us by Southern Creek Designs and Timeless by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Empire Of Dirt.
Journalling reads: Having a daughter of my own is very different than I ever imagined it would be. When I was younger I was never even close to being a girly girl. I have always been much more comfortable in jeans and tops and while I may own make-up and high heels, I wear them only on very rare occasions. But since Leia was born I seem unable to resist the urge to buy her lots of pretty things. Our house has been taken over by frills, lace, ruffles and most of all pink. When I saw this baby tutu skirt, I had to buy it for her. I was so excited to dress her up in it and take some photographs of how cute she looked. Only she didn’t want to be photographed. The feel of the tutu intrigued her for a while, but she soon decided to try and eat it. When that didn’t work she just threw herself backwards and happily munched on her feet. Not exactly a ladylike pose, but it was a great chance to capture those beautiful chunky baby thighs!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sand
Credits: Layered template (Scrappin Blends Volume 1, Template A) by Kayla Chamberlain (keepscrappin designs) and Child's Play by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Payphone by Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: You were both thrilled to see that that the new play area at Florence Park, now included a sandpit. Daddy is a big kid, so he couldn’t wait to get down and help the two of you try and build a sandcastle using a couple of paint buckets and a plastic spade and shovel from the 99p shop. 13th May 2012.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Baby Clothes
Credits: Layered template (Single Photo Volume 1, Template 2) by Ramona Brown (Memory Clips by Ramona) and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Addon (slightly recoloured) by Jen C Designs and CU See Right Through Acrylic Styles by Tiffany Berman (Inspired By Dominic Designs). Font is DJB Lena.
Journalling reads: When it comes to our kids, I am the one who is usually responsible for choosing and buying any clothing. I don’t really value other people’s opinions on clothes. I always pick whatever catches my eye, Mark doesn’t have much interest so he leaves me to it. But somehow we seem to have developed a tradition with all of our kids. There is always something that I see, love and decide I have to buy, that someone else (usually Nan) really hates. With Lukas and Logan it was animal print babygros (zebra print for Lukas & giraffe for Logan), with Leo it was a pair of blue jeans (she said he was too small for denim) and Leia’s was this cute purple velvet all in one outfit (she said it was too dark for a baby). Ironically she changed her mind once she saw Leia wearing it. January 2012.
Congratulations Card
Credits: Layered template (I Love Cards Volume 1, Template C) by Kayla Chamberlain (keepscrappin designs) and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Addon by Jen C Designs. Font is CK Nitelite.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Hill End Residential
Credits: Layered template (July 15-31 Template Challenge) by Amy Peck (Unforgettable Moments) and Away We Go by Jen C Designs. Font is Another Typewriter.
Journalling reads: When the school first sent the letters home about the residential trip to Hill End, you were adamant that you didn't want to go. You had never been away from home and the idea of 3 day, 2 night trip just didn't appeal to you. I would be lying if I didn't say I was a bit relieved. With each of the reminder letters they sent home, I asked you again just in case you had changed your mind, yet each time you always said you didn't want to go. Only somehow the teachers managed to convince you to change your mind just a few days before the trip. On the Friday afternoon, when I went to pick you up I was met by your teacher. She said you had asked to go on the trip and handed me a kit list. I wasn't exactly thrilled to only have a few days to gather all of your supplies. I knew they had only told your the positives about the trip, so I tried to at least give you all the facts so your could make a decision. You frequently changed your mind, over the weekend wanting to go one minute, begging me not to send you the next. You cried, whined, whinged, begged, pleaded, sulked, and pretty much drove me insane. This carried on right up until the day you were due to leave. I didn't really want you to go but I have always prided myself on allowing you to make your own decisions. I gathered everything together, packed your bags and signed all the forms they needed just in case you wanted to go. I even stayed up to make you a little photo album filled with pictures of people like Mummy, Daddy, Nana, Logan and Leo so you wouldn't miss us so much. The day of your trip you got up feeling nervous, but excited. You made the decision to go and we rushed to get your ready and to school on time. Ironically when coach was delayed so Mummy and Daddy ended up siting in the cafe to have a drink, while you were taken to your classroom. Eventually it was time for you all to be loaded on the coach to go. I tried to blow you kisses but you acted all embarrassed and refused to look at me, so I did something guaranteed to get your attention, I lifted Logan out of the pushchair to wave at you. Your expression changed instantly as you eagerly tried to point him out to everyone on the coach, shouting that's my little brother. I really hope this trip is everything that you hope it will be Lukas.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Special Care
Credits: Layered template (Lucky One Volume 1, Template A) by Kayla Chamberlain (keepscrappin designs) and Day By Day Elements, Day By Day Solids, Day By Day Polka Dot Papers, Day By Day Patterned Papers, Day By Day Wordy Bits, Day By Day Dating Elements and Day By Day Bead Alphas all by Jen C Designs. Font is Another Typewriter.
Journalling reads: You have always made things interesting and unexpected Logan. Throughout my pregnancy we all thought you would be very premature and very small. Our first surprise came when you were born in the back of the ambulance 5 minutes away from home at 37 weeks and apart from being tiny you were fine. You were allowed to come up on to the ward with me. We dared to hope that this time things might be different but they weren't. You ended up in Special Care just like your brothers, but it wasn't really the same. You weren't really sick you just had a bit of jaundice and a few issues with feeding, but you didn't have any trouble breathing or staying warm. We have plenty of experience with Special Care, so we know the one question you never ask is "when can we take him home?" you just cope with all of the day to day problems, visit whenever possible and sit back and wait!
Friday, July 13, 2012
July Timeline Cover
Credits: Layered template (Facelift, Volume 1, Template 2) by Ramona Brown (Memory Clips by Ramona) and Pool Party by Jen C Designs.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Yum
Credits: Layered template (July Template Challenge) by Luv Ewe Designs and Spring Blooms (slightly recoloured) by Jen C Designs. Font is KG Ray Of Sunshine Kimberly Geswein.
Journalling reads: When we took you all to play at Florence Park, It wasn’t really very interesting for you. Since you refuse to sit up on your own, it makes it hard to keep you entertained while the boys are busy playing. Today you decided to amuse yourself by chewing on your dress, you looked so cute doing it I didn’t have the heart to stop you. 13th May 2012.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Baby You're A Firework
Credits: Layered template (Twisted Pixels, July 2012) by Isabel Mendez (Crisdam Designs), July Wordart Challenge by Pretty In Green and The Fourth by Jen C Designs. Font is The Typewriter by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: I really like this photograph of you, good thing really since it was such a pain to get it. All I wanted was one cute photo of you to add to your Christmas thank you’s. It should have been simple, you sit in the chair and smile, I take a photo, print it out then add it to the notes and post them. Only you decided to fidget, cry, complain, squirm, whinge, moan, whine and refuse to look at the camera. So pretty much the same thing you do single time I point a camera at you. I don’t know why we have to go through this every time, but it makes it so difficult to get any nice photos of you. It’s lucky for you that you cute enough to be worth the effort! 2nd January 2008.
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Lets Bowl
Credits: Layered template (24th June Sunday Brunch Crunch Template) by Colie's Corner and Away We Go by Jen C Designs. Fonts are The Typewriter by Heather Hess and KR All Sport.
Journalling reads: Logan really enjoyed his first trip to the local Bowlplex. 22/08/11.
Proud To Be An England Supporter
Credits: Layered template (20th May Sunday Brunch Crunch Template) by Colie's Corner and The Fourth Collection by Jen C Designs. Font is Pacifico.
Journalling reads: When I first saw this outfit for Logan, England were competing in the World Cup in South Africa, I really wanted to buy it for him, but I refused to pay the highly over inflated price they were charging for it. I added it to my wishlist and waited. As expected we got knocked out of the competition yet again, after losing a game 4-1 to Germany. I ended up buying the outfit I had been wanting and this England stroller for less than the tracksuit had originally cost. I guess sometimes it’s not such a bad thing that we suck at football!
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