More 365 photos

Here are a few more of my 365 photos. I think I'm going to need to load them daily to keep them straight. I also have some "stuff" not photos to put in my album. Anyway, I'll post the finished 2 page layout on Thurs or Fri.

First Week of 365 Album

So for my 365 album I am using the EDS system by IRW. (aka Scrapworks Baybox/Anthologie). I picked some papers I like and just decided to use them for each week depending on my mood. I printed out a bunch of Address lables with "Week Of" and will be sticking them on as I go along. I liked the thought of the stickers since I can ink or stamp on them if I want to.

The page protectors I'm using have 10 4x6 openings and one 6x8 opening. I like this better than the CK version because I have a vertical option or, if I have a super photo, I can enlarge it.

I also LOVE the fact that I'm using up my stash of stuff on this album! I have a ton of #rub-ons that I can use on both the photos and journaling tags. I have had these little tags forever and they are really a great size to just do captions. Anytime I want to journal more, I can use something larger.

These EDS Albums are FANTASTIC , They are a bit limiting in that a whole year won't fit (no way).I am just going to do 27 weeks and do 2 albums.

Starting my 365

I Know! I Know! What the heck kind of blogger am I? I don't put anything on since school starts and now I want to start again. Well, I do! So forgive me if you have been sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for me but I'm Back.

Becky Higgins has started a bit of a craze with her 365 Project (look here if you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about http://beckyhiggins.com/blog/). It is a great concept and I really wanted to get the kit. Thing is, nobody is sure if they got the kit ordered or not. So I've started my photos and thought I'd post them here to keep up.

The bottom one is Jan 1. Aidan and Delanie making 2009 out of their hands (okay kinda corney but cute!) We had a pretty mellow New Years Day. We just hung out at the house, played some wii, and recouped from Jeremy & Kim's party.

The middle one is when we finally said good bye for now to the tree on Jan 2. Now this wasn't a small feat for Ed and Aidan since it was -15 degrees! Just cold to the bone! They still look like they are having fun though I'm not sure how much fun went on when Ed put the tree up on the shelf in the shed! That new tree with the lights already on it is HEAVY.

The top photo is Aidan otherwise known as Lego Man! That kid amazes me by how he will sit and read the directions. Normally sitting still isn't in Aidan's repertoire but when he puts on his Lego Man Hat (okay, no real had but it's a thought!) he can sit for hours at a time. He really reads the directions and piece by 1326 pieces he puts the thing together! This was the Drone Carrier he got for Christmas. COOL!

Back to School Time

Well, the summer basically wasn't all that wonderful. We had so few sunny or even warm days. But now it is time to head on back to school and boy are the kids happy about it (okay so Aidan doesn't look happy but he is). You are Aidan!

I totally love back to school. It gives me a thrill to go look at all the new folders and lunch boxes (Aidan got a new Clone Wars one!) I love the smell of crayons in the morning!

What I don't like is getting going in the morning after watching the Olympics till midnight! I am usually good about getting the kiddos on their back to school sleep schedule but with the O's on...I dropped the ball. We're on it now though and they are in bed by 8:30. (aw, mom!)

I totally love the teachers this year! A has the same teacher D had in 2nd. She's so nice but really has control of the class and doesn't take any guff! D's teacher taught us how to knit last year and has a real kind way about her. Both teachers encourage parental involvement in the class so that means a ton to me. I've always felt that the kid's education was Ed's and my responsibility and teachers are the trained proffesionals we hire to help us.

Anyway, now I have some more time for being crafty and a domestic goddess! (so not) Maybe I'll even update my blog more often!

This Guy of Mine

So I rarely write about my dh, Ed. The fact is though is...he really is AWESOME! I tell people a lot that I married Ed for his IPA because he is a great homebrewer and I'm a hop head by nature. Yes, it was written in the stars or something like that. Actually the thing that really makes me go weak in the knees is how Ed is a FANTASTIC DADDY. He is a busy guy, up at 5:30~workin' till 4:00~home working on his "To Do" stuff. In the midst of all that he finds time to stop and play with the kiddos and teach them important stuff like "Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty!"

Here are some shots of Ed and Aidan playing badminton. Sorry the focus is out...they're still cute! You may notice that Aidan is the only one running....That's the way 7 year olds play badminton.

A mini book for Teacher

I made a mini book for Delanie's Teacher for the end of year. I guess it wasn't really super mini since it was about 8.5x11 but it turned out really cute. I thought this was a "Special Year" because the teacher's daughter was in her class. It was also pretty special because the kiddos really seem to care about each other and their community etc. I have a feeling there will be lots of world leaders in this group!

Just a Swingin'

Here are a few of Aidan during some backyard fun. I love the Sport Continuous mode on my camera!