Love

My children in January :)

I used the fab After Five Designer Collab Especially For You.  Template by Kawouette.

Say Cheese...!

My son back in October :)

I used the fab new Studio Mix at Scrapbook Graphics.  It's called I Heart Photography.  I also used a couple of the Bsides extras...I Heart Photography Solids and I Heart Photography Addon ~ everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Self-Portrait...

...or an attempt at one LOL  There aren't that many photos of my husband and I together.  We decided to remedy that, and took quite a few.  These were the best ones.  Tells you a lot about the rest of them :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Kiss Collection, her new Ripped photo templates and Above and Beyond {Template 6} ~ everything available in Dawn's store at Scrapbook Graphics.

Simple Pleasures

My son has been sick on and off for the past couple of months, and coupled with some very bad weather, lots of snow and ice, outdoors time has been very limited.  At the end of January the snow had gone and he was feeling good - so we went out for a walk.  He had SO much fun, couldn't wipe the smile off his face the entire time :)

I used BCD Designs' fab new Simple Pleasures ~ available at After Five Designs.

Fun Boy

My son a few days ago - he's amazing :)

I used Jenna Desai's fabulous Boy Wonder ~ available at The Lilypad...

Favorite Photo

One of my most favorite photos :)  It's taken last spring on a hike, when my girls were both in a good mood.  And showed it for the camera LOL

I did this for the CT Spotlight challenge over at Catscrap this month.  Janam is in the spotlight, and I lifted her love! layout.  I used quite a few things from the Catscrap store :)  The layout is linked for full credit.

Times Change...

Waaaaay back when I was 13 and it was time for my confirmation, I asked my family to give me a typewriter for my confirmation present.

Now, however, 30 years later and I'm fast approaching my 43 birthday, my needs and wants have changed - I'm hoping and wishing for an iPad... :)

I did this for the Snapshot #3 at the SBG blog.  I used a LOT of SBG goodies - the layout is linked for full credit :)

On the Go

A photo of rickshaws waiting for customers in one of the Hutongs of Beijing in August 2011.

I did this for the Lift Up challenge at Catscrap.  I used Sabee's Creative World's Let's Travel and Let's Travel Word Art ~ available at Catscrap.

Rock Star

My younger daughter ready to rock :)

I used a fab new FWP from the amazing designers at Digiscrappers Brazil...it's called Rebel Girl.

Cheerful

My boy is always happy and cheerful :)

I used Jenna Desai's gorgeous BYOC products at the Lilypad...the layout is linked for full credits :)

Road Trip

The first day of our summer vacation in July 2010.  We were on our way to a summer cottage on the other side of the country - and, since it was a long drive, had hoped to be able to stop a lot.  However, the first half of the road trip, we drove through wind and heavy ash fall from the recent volcanic outburst, and for the second half we drove through wind and heavy rain LOL
At least the ocean was gorgeous with all the wind  - but only I and our daring au pair (in the photo) risked going out of the car to play a little on the beach and take photos :)

I used BCD Designs' fab new Fresh Air kit ~ available at After Five Designs.

Twister

My girls had so much fun playing their own kind of twister the other night.  The younger one dictated where the older one should put her feet and hands - until they both collapsed from laughter :)

I used a lot of Amy Wolff's gorgeous stuff at the Lilypad.  The credit list is long - and you can take a look at it by clicking the layout.  It's linked :)

Love

My daughters in one of those rare quiet moments when they are actually getting along :)

I used Jenna Desai's You And I, Stitched Hearts and Valentine Journal Cards ~ available at The Lilypad.  Also, Dawn Inskip's fabulous Display Pockets #2 ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Hellnar

This is an old church, out in the countryside, close to where I live.  We were there on a beautiful fall afternoon in 2010, and I took this photo when the sun was about to set and the moon had already risen.  I love this photo :)

I used Dawn Inskip's new Hallelujah as well as her Photo Emphasis Templates Vol.05.  The alpha is from Dawn's Lucky Dip.

Enchanted Winter

We have had a lot of snow this winter - and even thought snow makes it harder to get around, driving and on foot, there is no denying that it makes the world beautiful :)

I used Fiddlette Designs' fab new Enchanted Winter and Roadside Designs' gorgeous new Trail Map Collection 2 ~ both available at Catscrap.

Water Pistols

My girls on a nice day last summer, splashing in the mini pool and spraying anything and everything with their water pistols!!  Fun times :)

I used a lot of stuff from Dawn Inskip...everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.   The credit list is rather long - but the layout is linked for full credit :)

Going Home

My younger daughter really happy to be finally on the last leg of our trip home after a 2 week stay in China in August 2011 :)

I used a fab collab from BCD Designs and River Rose Designs.  It's called Going Home and it's available at After Five Designs.  Template by Busy Bee.

Lovely

My older daughter a few days ago :)

I used Aja Abney's Catwalk kit at Catscrap, Renewal.  The stitches are by Syrin ~ also at Catscrap.  This layout can be found here on my blog (scroll down a little) - as a part of the Catscrap Winter Catwalk Blog Hop :)

Old Maid

My daughters playing Old Maid one day in October 2010 :)

I used SherrieJD's amazing new - and HUGE - collection Beyond Wonderland - Whole Enchilada ~ available as a collection or in separate packs at Scrapbook Graphics.

Snow

My younger daughter just before taking her new sled for ride on the snowy hill :)

I used Erica Zane's Chill Out Papers, Chill Out Bits and Chill Out Alpha Set ~ all brand new for the Catscrap Winter Catwalk.  The template is Erica's EZ Originals v.5 ~ also at Catscrap.

Together Always

We moved our daughters back into the same room at the middle of January.  Apparently, they didn't want to sleep alone - just wanted to be together :)  Very sweet, we thought, and they love being back together!

I used a fab collab from Studio Basic and Amy Martin, called Family Circle Templates, and a lot of other stuff.  The layout is linked for full credits :)

Catscrap's Winter Catwalk Blog Hop...

It's that time of year, and the Catscrap designers have been busy... yesterday, they released a fantastic Winter Catwalk collection - and today, you get to collect an amazing album of quickpages, using all the gorgeous Catwalk products...

You may have come here from Julia's blog, so, without further ado, here's my contribution to the QP album...

DOWNLOAD

 The next stop on the blog hop is the amazing Ferdy...go take a look at her blog and snag her QP

Cheeky

My son - with his "I'm doing something I'm not supposed to do, if I pull a cute face, maybe she won't notice" face :)

Everything here is by Dawn Inskip at Scrapbook Graphics...the credit list is rather long and the layout is linked for full credit :)

Siblings

My kids having fun on my bed just before bedtime one night :)

I used BCD Designs' fab new A Little Love Kraft ~ available at After Five Designs.

Love

My son earlier this month :)

I used a lot of Studio Basic's stuff - the layout is linked for full credit :)

Snow Fun

My younger daughter playing in the snow back in February 2011 :)

I used Designs by Helly's Don't Forget Me.  I also used her Winter Symphonie - The Overlays and It's The Small Things Alpha ~ all available at Scrapbook Bytes.  Template by Busy Bee Designs. 

Beijing Airport

My older daughter with replica of a Xi'An clay soldier at Beijing Airport at the end of August :)

I used Boutique Cute Dolls new kit, Our Song ~ available at After Five Designs.

Walk

A little walk around town on a very cold July morning last summer.

I used Dawn Inskip's AMAZING new Muggles Collection and one of the templates from Dawn's Photo Emphasis Templates Vol.04 ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sad

My son the day we first met him.  We had just gotten back to our hotel room, and although this was such a joyous occasion for us, it was such a sad moment for his 13 month old soul - and you can tell from his eyes how much he just didn't understand what was happening to him.  I'm just thankful that we don't see these sad eyes anymore :)

I used Studio Charlize' fab new Gong Xi mini kit ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics, and just in time for Chinese New Year!!

Friendship

My older daughter and her friend this past June :)

I used Jenna Desai's gorgeous new kit, Best Friends.  The date elements are from Amy Martin's January BYOC at the Lilypad.  The template is from Dawn Inskip's Photo Emphasis Templates Vol.03 at Scrapbook Graphics.

No Electricity...

Tuesday we had no electricity from 8:30 am until 6 pm and again from 10 pm until 2 am.  Since we only have 4-5 hours of daylight this time of year - and we also had a raging storm outside, being cooped up inside with 3 energetic kids was quite an adventure LOL  One thing I loved, was that my kids really didn' miss any of their usual electrical appliances and were really happy with reading, playing card games or just talking.  Most of the time :)

I used a few things from Amy Wolff at The Lilypad...the layout is linked for full credit :)

This Way To China...

My girls in the airport, waiting to fly off to China to meet their little brother :)

I used BCD Designs' fab newly revamped Wanderlust ~ available at After Five Designs.

My Sunshine :)

Our little boy playing with one of this Christmas presents earlier this month :)

I used Ju Kneipp's fab new Sweetest Thing, available at Catscrap.

So Far...

Our girls starting out on the last leg of our trip to our son's birth city this past August.  We had gone from our home in Iceland to Copenhagen, from Copenhagen to Beijing, and now we were about to board our plane from Beijing to Nanjing where our little boy was waiting for us :)

I used Designs by Helly's Worlds Apart ~ available at Scrapbook Bytes.

My {Viking} Girl

My older daughter in a living history museum we went to last summer.  It was all about the Vikings and there was so much stuff for kids to do and try - lots of fun :)

I used Studio Basic's fabulous new kit Talking About My Girl ~ available at The Lilypad...

Fruit

One of the ways I use to get everybody in the house to eat a bit healthier, is to cut up a few fruits and veggies everyday and keep them in the fridge.  They are bitesized and without peel, so it's easier for the kids to grab them than to raid the cupboards for buiscuits and bread :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Health Kick Collection ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Grow

My son on Christmas morning, having his first Hot Chocolate and Cinnamon Cream Cake.  He absolutely loved it :)

I did this for the CT Spotlight Challenge at Catscrap, using Erica Zane's fabulous Love Grows and an overlay by Nancie Rowe Janitz ~ both at  Catscrap.  Kelley is the CT member in the spotlight this month, and I lifter her Mariah layout.

Very Merry

My daughters on Christmas Eve :)  My 18 month old son was supposed to be on the photo with them - but he had other ideas LOL

I used Dawn Inskip's Photo Emphasis Templates Vol. 03 and Baers Garten's Very Merry.  ~ Both available at Scrapbook Graphics ~

Do It Well...

One of the things my grandma always said, is something that I try to live by and teach my children:  If you have to do it, do it well... :)

I did this for the January Memorial Challenge at Catscrap.  I used Aja Abney's Remember When collab with Amy Wolff, as well as Syrin's My Friend Lilli and Ida's ABC of Love Alpha ~ everything is available at Catscrap.

My Little Word...

My little word for 2012 is DO.  I think it's time to get up and DO all the things my mind comes up with LOL  It's also important for me to take charge of our finances...I think 2012 will be a DO kind of year :)

I did this for the first Snapshot challenge at Scrapbook Graphics...the first in a series of 52 to run throughout the year.  I used Studio Vivarant's Black Ice Collection ~ at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sledding

We took the kids out for a sled ride around town on the morning of New Years Eve :)

I used Dawn Inskip's Photo Emphasis Templates Vol. 02...as well as Dawn's Peace Collection.

Favorite Moment :)

We have so much snow these days, and lucky for the birds, our neighbours have been feeding them well.  Their garden is usually carpeted with birds - and our cat is going CRAZY inside watching all of those delicious looking birds LOL  She sits in the window, tail wagging and making very weird cackling sounds - very funny :)

I only used stuff from The Lilypad's January BYOC...the layout is linked for full credit :)

The Gingerbread House

It has become tradition here that my girls demolish the gingerbread house on New Years Day.  This year was no different :)

I used the fabulous 5-5-5 collab at After Five Designs, Little Gingerbread House and a slightly modified template by Queen of Hearts.

My Treasure

My kids on Christmas Eve, busy with unwrapping presents :)

I did this for the Something Old Something New Challenge over in the Catscrap forums.  The layout is linked for full credit - but everything is available at Catscrap :)

Soup

Frugal living has returned after the holidays LOL  I was actually surprised that my girls liked and ate the potato soup I cooked the other night :)  

Everything I used is from the January BYOC at The Lilypad...and there is too much to list, but the layout is linked for full credit.

The Tree

We usually don't take down our tree until January 6, but this year it was getting dry really fast and shedding needles all over the place - so we took it down early.  Now it's resting under snow in the garden :)

I used Dawn Inskip'a amazing new Photo Emphasis Templates Vol.01.  Everything else is also by Dawn and available in her store at Scrapbook Graphics...the layout is linked for full credits :)

3D

My daughter's took their grandma to the movies in February and love the look of the 3D glasses they got there :)

I used BCD Designs' gorgeous new Every(day) Life {Collection} ~ available at After Five Designs.

Focus on the Important...

My son :)

I used Charlize Creations' fabulous Heart of Wishes Bundle ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Frozen Fun

My daughters out on a walk on January 2, 2011 :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fab White Christmas Collection ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.