Thinking Day 2012 – U.A.E.

Pin ItThis weekend revolved around Girl Scouts, Sunday was Thinking Day.  If you are unfamiliar with Thinking Day here is a brief synopses of what goes on:Each Troop picks a country the girls learn about a specific country, native food, dress, etc and shares with the other troops.  Our troop picked the United Arab Emirates, it was an easy pick because … Continue reading →

Festive Friday 2012 – Card 3

Welcome to Festive Friday 2012 Card Number 3.  I really love this paper from Robin’s Nest and didn’t want to do a whole lot of embellishing because I felt it would take away from the paper. Card Design: Amanda Marks Paper: The card is blank 5 1/2″ x 4″ made from card stock. The background … Continue reading →

Robin’s Nest Project #3 Scrapbook Layout 12"x12"

Robin’s Nest Project #3 Scrapbook Layout 12"x12"

Pin ItI usually scrapbook 8 1/2″x11″ but I only started doing this last year when my daughter entered school.  Everything before 2010 is still 12″x12″.  When I received the Robin’s Nest Copper Glitter Paper, I knew at least for the first project I couldn’t bring myself to cut it up because it is so beautiful.  I found … Continue reading →

Superbowl Sunday – Tasty Tuesday!

Pin ItSuperbowl Sunday is always involves the “Chili Bowl” our good friend Jamie always makes chili (hot and melt your brain, radioactive hot) and has people over.  There is always tons of great food, great beer and conversation with great people.  This year I wanted to try a new recipe I found on Pinterest – … Continue reading →

Tasty Tuesday – Gardening Edition

Pin ItI know it seems really early but my daffodils are up and that means I need to get stuff in the ground!  This weekend my mother-in-law, the Booga and I cleaned the vegetable beds.  The princess and I also started seeds and I am hoping the seeds will fair better than last year (remember the hail … Continue reading →