Man! is he SMART!!!

Our son that is. Last night while he was at a Parents Night Out at the church Eric and I went and bought his Christmas present. He has been asking for the T-Rex Rampage Hot Wheels track. Any time you ask what he wants it it always this track set. Well, Eric and I got that for him for Christmas but the cashier didn't put it in a bag. We didn't think anything of it until we picked up Andrew and remembered we had it in the back of the Tahoe. Andrew didn't see it until we got home though and now he is completely unglued. We didn't know what to say to him except that he only imagined he saw it. When Andrew woke up this morning he started in on his daddy asking Eric if he could open and play with the Hot Wheels. Eric continued the thought that it was only Andrew's imagination and he just started throwing this ultra temper tantrum. I decided to get up from bed, while they were in our bathroom hashing things out, and go get the silly thing out of the vehicle and stick it in the attic. Andrew hasn't said anything about it since before breakfast but I know it is only a matter of time because he and I are going to the gym this morning and I know he will be looking for it when we get inside of the Tahoe. I will have to go under an intense interrogation and try to lead him away from the thought of his Christmas present. Ugh, He really tests my parenting skills on a daily basis. If he continues to throw tantrums about it we are not above returning the silly track. Let hope and pray it does not come to that.

Until next time have a blessed day,

Stephany

It came

My photo book that is, from artscow. I have to say I was a little disappointed. The coloring seems very off to me and I am just not to sure about the quality of printing. Some of my yellows looked more green and my light greens turned out bright green. It made my stuff look a tad bit grainy too. Well, wouldn't you know that I went ahead and placed the orders for the Christmas books for the grandparents yesterday before I saw the book so I am going to try and not think about it too much now. I don't think I will stray from shutterfly again. That seems to be the best where quality is concerned.

Anyway, on to something new. We are still struggling with the whole potty word situation from Andrew at school. I picked him up today and his teacher let me know that he was repeating potty words again. Needless to say Andrew won't have any toys to play with tonight through tomorrow's nap time if he doesn't say anymore. The crumby thing is I had bought some really delicious break and bake cookies from the store today in hopes that we could have them as a special treat tonight. We will just have to see how tonight goes I guess.

Andrew has a new phrase he is saying to his dad and I. Anytime he truly is made sad and has that little pout with a tear in his eye he will look you straight in the eye and say "You crunched my heart". The first time he said it was because he got a spanking for repeatedly not listening and doing what he was told. Second time he said it was because  didn't jump right out of bed to make him breakfast (the poor little thing). It sure is enough to tear you up inside when he does that. How is it that a child knows how to manipulate so well?

That's it for now. He is down for a nap right now and I am trying to continue laundry. Do you every just have those days where nothing seems to get done because you have no motivation? That is where I am right now and I can't get out of it.

Until next time, Stephany

Waiting Anxiously

I ordered a photo book from Artscow.com on October 31 to see if they were really as good as Pam at Digitreats said they were. They pictures of her books look great so I am really excited but I was hoping it would have been here by now. I am not a very patient person so I have been checking my mail every day. Artscow has some really great deals and LOTS of free stuff but I just really need to know their quality before I order our Christmas photo books.

Andrew is currently at school and I am at home trying to get laundry done. In between loads I have been getting the photo books ready to print as soon as I get the tester photo book. So, now that I have those ready I think I will try to play with my blog a little.

Have a great day,

Stephany

Lots of LO's done!!!

I am actually caught up with my scrapping for the year 2008 through October. My mom read my blog a few days ago and told me I needed to add more lo's on here. So with that being said I am going to try and show you what I have been up to for the past two months.

Credits for the first two LO's: Pg 1: Alpha by Kristin Aagard’s SwimFishy Kit
Pg 2: Font: Teacher’s Pet
Bead border by Kristin Aagard’s A Little Blue Kit
Paper from Kristin Aagard’s Rainy Day Kit

Credits: Photo Frame by JE Edwards

 Credits for the Fourth of July LO's: Templates: andreagold_dtemplate19 _sideA and 24 side A & B
Fonts: Teacher’s Pet and Tracy
WA by Simply Sarah; Kits used were Liberty Everlasting Mega Kit and Kim B's Born In The USA

Credits: Template by Tracy Drane; Kit by Vicki w/AWP - Wild Child

Credits: Make it Snappy QP

Credits: Template: Noteboard by Tracy Drane
Kit: A Simple Fall Kit by Lisa Minor
Font: Tracy
Word Art by Annie’s Little Footprints

Credits: Template: By Lisa Minor
Kit: Giggles and Secrets by M Ferguson
Alpha: Glass Alpha by Kristen Aagard
Font: Highland Perk

Credits for Our Backyard Picnic: Template: lisaminor8x8_simplysarahtemplate_16 and lisaminor8x8_simplysarahtemplate_26
WA by Bethany of Elegant Wordart
Kit: All Boy by DDBN

Credits: Template: Lisa Minor’s a4
Kit: Lisa Minor’s The Big Cheese
Fonts: Waltograph and Tracy
WA by Nicole’s Dreamin

Credits: Template: lisaminor_rackettyscrappety45_8x8
Kit: Kristin Aagard’s Lil Apple

Credits: Template: lisaminor_08_8x8_b4
Kit: Grandma’s Yard by Water LO Project
WA: It was a June Freebie from somewhere

Credits: Template: andreagold_dtemplate24sq_sideB
Kit: A Little Blue by Kristin Aagard
WA by Batina

Credits: Template: lisaminor8x8_simplysarahtemplate_3
Kit: I Miss You by SYA'S BLUEPRINTS
WA by Bethany
Font: Want You Back

Credits: QP and Kit: All Boy by Nicole of Digi Delights
Journaling Paper: Sandy.bowes-blank_paper_templates

Credits: Template: lisaminor8x8_simplysarahtemplate_3
Kit: Autumn Caramel by Lisa Minor
WA: by Drehi
Font: Tracy

Credits: QP: stierney_bountifulqp_stB
Font: Smiley Monster
WA: by Bethany

Credits: Template: Lisaminor_rackettyscrappety18_8x8
Kit: Pick of the Patch by Raspberry Road Designs
Stitch: By Manu 70
Font: Impervious

As you can see I have been quite busy. I did cheat a little by using some QP's but only a couple. There are still quite a few LO's that I can't share due to them having others peoples photos on there too.

Thanks for looking and a BIG thank you to anyone I might have left out in the credits. Have a great night!

Love, Stephany