Mix it up!

I did this layout using a sketch from the Mix it Up blog..it is also a layout I did towards a DT I am trying out for. For the Mix it Up challenge, we had to use "beginning" in our layout. I titled this layout, The beginning of a green thumb. The journaling is about how Natalie loves to help in the garden!

Christmas Program...finally and car update

Natalie's Preschool Christmas program was held on Thursday. I would say if it would have been on Friday it would have been rescheduled again after all the snow we got on Friday! The program started off with a great slideshow of the infants and 1 year old. The two year olds started the singing part of the program...very entertaining! They were so darn cute and funny. The 3 years olds were just as entertaining. Natalie's 4 year old class did a great job singing and doing their body movements. Natalie decided to hang out with her friends at the program which was kinda neat and different. I am so use to sitting by her all the time that it was unusual to have her sitting with her friends. Unusual, yet happy at the same time. I am so glad she is developing friendships and has the confidence to go on her own like that. Natalie and her friend Hailey were haning out a lot...along with Meredith and Troy. Such a cute bunch of kids. The program ended with a very nice skit about the journey Mary and Joseph made and then the arrival of baby Jesus.
Here is a pic of Natalie before the program. Gotta love the big cheesy smile

This is Natalie and her absolute favorite teacher, Miss Sarah. Natalie is so excited when it is a Miss Sarah day. I love that Natalie loves Miss Sarah so much...it tells me that Sarah is a great person and I am glad she is teaching Natalie!


Car update....
I got the call on Tuesday that the damage to my car was $1,500! It's still being repaired, the estimated completion date in Monday. Bummer! I really don't want to give back this rental...it's a brand new Chevy Impala with 890 miles on it. Well, I have done a lot of scrapping today and am off to do some more!

Scrapbook Heaven Crop

"If you're like most of us, you've probably got lots of scrapbooking supplies; so much that they're probably overflowing in your scrap space! PLUS, with all the new supplies received for Christmas, let's just say that we NEED to be using up our stash. Join us on January 11th as we kick off a three-week game of "Use Your Stash" BINGO, right here at Scrapbook Heaven! Each week we'll post a new BINGO card filled with a variety of scrappy supplies. Use up as many items as you can, and you're well on your way to winning the grand prize! Get your BINGO chips ready!

Also, for the month of January I created a "round" challenge. Here is my example.

Simply Obsessed reveal

Here are my creations I made using the January Kit from Simply Obsessed. I had a lot of fun creatin these layouts...perfect for all the snow filled days here in Michigan...well, at least back in December. It's been green for about 2 weeks now. Yay!

Bowling!

I took Natalie bowling for her first time yesterday. I was shocked at how busy the place was! We had to wait about 25 minutes to get a lane, but it was worth every single second. I didn't think that would be very nice of me to take Natalie to the bowling alley and then leave because it was busy. She was SO excited to bowl! First of all, I just have to say that Airway Lanes has really done an awesome remodel. The whole exterior and interior of the building is awesome now! There is also a lot of other cool things to do outside and inside now...miniature golf, laser tage, Quiznos, etc....so, we'll be heading back to do some of the other things. Natalie did a great job "rolling" the ball down the lane. She scored a 55! I am thinking I should have put the bumpers up for myself since I only got a 77...BUT I did let Natalie bowl in my place but only 3 times. Basically, I just stink at bowling! LOL I usually only get a 120 anyhow.
It's so hard to get good pics indoors but I think you get the idea. Here is Natalie with her blue bowling ball....she alternated between the 5lb blue ball and 8 lb pink ball.

I love this girly looking roll...I can see her wrists and fingers flexed

She would patiently watch the ball go all the way down and hit the pins. You can see in this pic that I cut quite a bit of her hair. I can't get over how much thicker and healthier it feels.

and this was the typical cheer afterwards! Yes, she does have hands! She just hates having the ends rolled because it'll leave wrinkles.

Crunch!

Yesterday I pulled my car out and parked it in the turnaround part of the driveway so that Natalie could drive her Jeep. A couple hours later, Jack came and picked her up. Now, I NEVER leave my car in the driveway, but I did this time. Well, Natalie and I were waving and blowing kisses; Jack forgot my car was there and backed right into it! He was barely even moving but it still caused a bit of damage. I will say that he sits up so much higher in his truck and he is so use to me not having the car in the driveway so I'll give him that (today that is...I wasn't too happy about it yesterday) Well, his insurance covers it all and the car goes in on Tuesday to get fixed. I'll get a rental car, too. I am sure that the rental car will make me want a newer car even more. So, I thought that this would be a good time to tell Jack that I scratched the brand new floor in the living room....Nah! The scratch is barely noticable but it is long and I KNOW Jack will see it right away so I have "conveniently" had something there anytime he comes over. This Christmas tree tote is going to have to go in the basement sooner or later...but it's doing such a good job covering up the scratch. I guess that I can always remind him about my car! LOL

Wonderful Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas! We went to Christmas Eve Mass...this was the busiest I have ever seen in my life. We were actually sitting in the side hallway watching Mass on the TV. We hung out at my parents' house for a few before we came home and crashed in bed at about 8:30! We opened gifts up around 6am. I couldn't wait another second for Natalie to open everythng! Natalie is so excited about all of her gifts! The ONE thing she wanted was her Little Mommy Gotta Go Doll. Santa was kind enough to get it for her. This doll has so many phrases and of course the best part....she goes potty in the toilet. But the good part for me is that there is no water and no mess. Natalie and I were laughing so hard today while playing with this doll...she says the funniest things.

My Mom got Natalie one a doll and horse from Target...kinda reminds me of American Girl dolls.


We also have a Fur real monkey in the house now, too.

My brother got Natalie her own camera.

I was so glad when I heard this because she loves to use mine. Well, now I know who Natalie feels about me always having my camera in her face. She has been taking pictures of me nonstop. She is having a BLAST with it though...that's the important thing! So, these are just a few of Natalie new things and hopefully she'll be enjoying it all for quite a while.
My parents absolutley LOVED the snapfish 81/2x11 photo album I made for them. It was filled with pictures of when they took Natalie to Mackinaw Island in August. I recieved some beautiful clothes and jewelry just to mention a few things. Honestly, the best part was watching Natalie's excitement and also seeing how happy the album made my parents. You can't put a price tag on happiness! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!