Scrapbooking

I had such a wonderful weekend! Dana had a free night at a local hotel. So we took our scrapbooking stuff and scrapbooked in the breakfast area of the lobby until 2 in the morning. The workers there suggested that we do it there. We challenged each other and I got quite a bit done.

This was a 30 minute challenge. It actually came together quite easily.

I had started several layouts that I was able to finish this weekend. These are them:

This was a make-n-take I made years ago at some convention. So I finally finished it.

This was a challenge. We needed to use these little paper samples and use them. I also took the little black circles out of her trash and used it.

Then I challenged myself to use these square titles. They are old scrapbook supplies, that at the time I thought were the greatest thing.

I think I probably need to add something like a title to this one.

I'm not sure when I did this, but it didn't get posted. It wasn't long ago though.

Ode to Grandma Curly

Today, we went to Dalton and Braxton's house to play on their big water slide. The kids had a great time, and I got to take home a few scrapbooking goodies.

Right when I got home I got to work on this: I found these photos and thought it would look great on this.

This is about my Grandma Curly. In the last few days of her life I came to visit her. And I asked her a few questions. It was hard for her to talk much, but I did get a few answers.

I wrote a couple of the things she told me on here.

I asked her how she met Grandpa and she said, "A handsome man walked up to the door. (And her mother was there) but she kissed him goodbye anyway.

I asked her about her life growing up. She said in 1938-1939, they had $12/ month in the bank. And $4/month paid laundry and room rent expenses.

When talking to my Mom- we are not sure where these dates came from, since she was married in 1942.

I have a few other fun stories that I will need to scrapbook. She was a WONDERFUL woman and I still miss her a lot!

Steena and stuff

I came home from the dentist this morning to see Steena pulling my weeds. I just love her!!!!

Austin is doing fine. He told me that he didn't fall asleep and it hurt. But he really did do well. He told me next time they are going to have to find a better way to get his teeth out.

The tooth fairy is hoping Daddy brings home some money, because she is NOT prepared.

It's been a bit of a tough day. Austin was grumpy from his medicine and it was just a very tiring day. And Ashley doesn't like the attention not being on her. They all seemed to pick on each other an awful lot today, more so than usual and no marbles were given out today.

I'm trying to sort through some things that Steena needed me to go through. Last night I sorted my scrapbook paper by color in the middle of the night. I couldn't sleep, so I got up around 2:30 and worked on it for an hour and then went back to bed.

OH... Steena is willing to have an organizational class. I was thinking (well really Dana's idea) that we should charge $10 per person. I would really really like to get at least 10 people here. I'm talking to Steena about making it a home business. Where the hostess would invite people and Steena would do an hour's worth of organizing a closet or something as she taught. So the hostess would benefit and so would Steena. Anyway, she is seriously thinking about all this. How many of you would be interested in coming to the class?

How many?/ Prayer Request

So how many bags/ big items did I give to Goodwill over the weekend?

It took 3 trips to go to the Goodwill center. I did not get pictures of the last load which only had 6 items in it but they were big.

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So that means Renee is the winner with a guess of 53. Liana was so so close but she went over by one.

Renee I have a Scrapbook kit waiting for you. We need to meet up so I can give it to you.

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Prayers Please!!!

Aussie is having 2 teeth extracted tomorrow. His adult teeth are growing in behind his baby teeth. I'm not so worried about the procedure, but I'm worried about the after effects. He doesn't do well with sedation. Apparently, this is different from the kind that he has had before, but it still makes me nervous. This is going to be the most expensive tooth fairy yet. Unfortunately, $250ish goes to the dentist and only $4 to Aussie. (By the way, I already got a second opinion and it needs to be done.)

What you've been waiting for.

I feel like I've won a home makeover/having the Nanny come in and re-organize my whole life except without the cameras. Steena really did an amazing detailed job!!!
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OK let's start with the downstairs.

The hall closet: This was so over stuffed with stuff that the door couldn't even close.
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The Laundry area:
One door was already broken off, so I removed the other door so that I could move the dryer over and put a laundry basket there. There were clothes hanging (probably for years). And stuff piled high on the dryer.
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The Living Room: This room was used as my scrapbook/ sewing/craft room. I think you can probably imagine what it looked like. See that yellow chest it was FILLED with scrapbook stuff. I didn't have any idea Steena would go into it. But check out these drawers: (imagine every drawer in the house being organized!)

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The cleaning supplies are all in one place now.
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The School room:








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The Kitchen:

My pots and pans were overflowing.

These 2 drawers were junk drawers.

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The Family Room: (AKA- The toy room) The adult videos are alphabetized behind the kid videos.

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Now onto the upstairs:








Ashley's Room- Steena added a bookshelf.
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The boys' room: They also got a small bookshelf (not shown).
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Our bedroom:

Our bathroom: This was the dumping ground for everything!
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And (drum roll please) the office/scrapbook room:
Everything has a place! Every eyelet, every paper clip, every marker, pen, crayon, paper, tool, you name it, it has a place.

To let you know just how detailed she was. My buttons are color coordinated (well I started that) but she put them in a place where the light shines on them so I know exactly what color I am picking up. YES! She is THAT detailed.

Not only did Steena organize the entire house, but she trained us in how to keep things up. She implemented a marble system for the kids. Each kid decorated their jar. (Don't worry their name is on the top) They don't get a marble EVERY time they clean, but they do get a few marbles every day. If they clean with happy faces and energy then they can get a marble. If they clean with grumpy attitudes they don't get a marble (even if they clean). If they don't clean/ or don't obey they have to bring me a marble. When the marbles reach the top then they get a prize (which I haven't decided on yet.)

Their attitudes have already started changing for the better!

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Now onto the contest:

Since all of you guessed too low, I'm going to give you another chance to guess. Here is a clue: These pictures are from the first run to Goodwill.

I'll let you know how many tomorrow evening probably around the same time (10PM-11PM). So let the guessing re-begin!