Mom and Me scrap

I had a great day today with all my little people and their Mommies.  I had 11 children and 7 Mom's here today.  It was great to walk around and watch the pages these little people created.  It is even more fun when we get to hear the stories about their pictures from them.  I made each one a little make and take character and a mini album made out of a 12x12 piece of card stock.

I was pleased to have some veterans return and very excited to welcome some new little ones to my home.  What was funny is the new ones (and the youngest of the bunch) worked the longest!  They made their pages for almost the entire 3 hours.

My son Connor made a Christmas gift for his older cousin for Christmas, and my youngest daughter Cayla made one for her Zio (Uncle).  It was really nice to look back over the pictures they were working on.  My nephew has MD and has been confined to a wheelchair for about 5 years now.  My son was looking at his pictures and was sad when he seen pictures of my cousin walking and swimming.  I would lie if I said that the comments did not pull at my heart strings.  They have grown so use to seeing him in his wheelchair that he forgot he did have a chance to walk before.  I did however, point out to Connor that if he did not have his wheelchair he would not get to have the occasional ride on it either, which made him smile.

I am looking forward to Christmas and seeing their faces when they open their homemade gifts, and can look back at all the fun times they share together.

I will be scheduling my next Crop and hopefully getting in a digital learning session within the next couple of weeks, so be sure to message me if you want to learn more about the amazing time you can have scrapbooking.  Pictures will follow everyone!

Tea Reading

Tomorrow night I have having a couple of ladies over for a tea reading.  My sweet, crazy and loving Auntie Laura is coming over with her magic tea leaves, all the way from Ireland to read everyone's leaves.  Now for those who have not done anything like this, you have too.  Its fun, interesting, and an excuse to sit and chat with some friends.

My Aunt Laura came to Canada with 4 children and my Uncle many moons ago, but sounds like she just got off the boat.  My Mom often says that people choose to lose their accents or keep them.  Now my Aunt is proud to be Canadian but is just as proud of her Irish heritage.  I have probably learned more about Ireland, and my family from her, than my own Mom.  She started reading tea leaves a long time ago and does it just for fun.  BUT, she does ROCK.  Every time she has read my leaves, everything has been bang on!  I am so excited to hear about what she has to say.  She will always say "Now ladies this is just for fun, don't take anything seriously".  I agree, but still its cool.  So, if you haven't done anything like this, I suggest going to a palm reader, or have your cards read, or see a medium because its better than going to a movie or out for dinner with the girls hands down.  I will let you know how it goes and what is said.

On a different note, I worked a bit on my Mom and Me scrap that is on Sunday.  I made mini paper albums using a 12x12 cardstock.  They are so cute.  I am going to try and "upload" some pics this weekend.  I may need some help from my Techy but I am sure she won't mind.

'Til tomorrow........fingers crossed its all good leaves!

Its Friday!  I am so happy its Friday.  I have had a busy week, and I am not sure why?  I have been out and about almost every night but not really doing anything constructive.  I am feeling a bit overwhelmed today at what I have to do this weekend and for the next three.  I would love to get more stuff done for Croptoberfest, like plan a menu, purchase some new chairs, and a couple more make and takes.  I would love to wash and bring my patio furniture downstairs for the winter as I haven't sat on it in a while.  I would love to cut the lawn and weed my garden.  I would love to dust the bedrooms, change the beds, clean the bathrooms, dust the main floor, vacuum and mop.  This is my list.  I know its alot but I don't have any plans in concrete right now other than soccer Sunday morning.  I also have to go shopping for an outfit.  You see one of my baby cousins is getting married Oct. 13 and I want to look and feel good.  BUT I hate shopping for me.  I love getting the kids stuff, house stuff, really anything but stuff for  me.  My brother said he will come with me and wants to go to the Rideau Centre but the thought of going there just does not excite me.  I think I will push the shopping to the following weekend.  Thanksgiving is coming up and we have another family function that I need to do stuff for but again, not so much the inspired for that either.  To be honest I want to crawl in my bed, watch BONES, which I am totally addicted to, and do nothing.  I am in a bit of a funk I think.  I have no idea why either.  My daycare kids have been rockn', my kids, well they are my kids and they are fine.  I think I need to exercise but I am to lazy to.  So, what should I do?  How can I get all geared up for the weekend, and do what I need to do, and still do nothing?  Got any wonderful ideas you want to share?  I just thought I would ask.  'Til next time, happy scrapping, cooking, cleaning, sleeping......whatever you decide to do.