85 degrees....in my bedroom!

It was a rough night for me Monday and today was not any better. We had a band of bad thunderstorms that started after midnight or so. I had just gotten in bed about half an hour before midnight, so I was not completely asleep. The thunder was rolling and clapping so hard plus the lightning was lighting up the room....I could not sleep! I tried to turn away from the window but that did not help. I end up having a headache after 5 hours of half sleep. Our lights went out in the middle of the night. I have no idea for how long because I was half sleep and could not see anything without my glasses. I just know they came on in time before it started to get hot. Then I get up at 5:30 for work and the storms are still just as bad. I see the crazy lightning going on and watch the news- they are saying to stay indoors. Soo..that's when I said- I would just stay home. There was a lot of flooding in my area. Most of the day it was pretty dark outside and on-and-off rain, but the heaviest was in the morning hours. By the time it was 12:30 in the afternoon, I realized our AC unit was not blowing cool air. Since we rent, I called the building manager...got a voicemail as always. For me- that drives me up a wall!! I will leave a voicemail but can you at least return the call just to let me know you heard the message and are working on getting the problem fixed. Usually the freon runs out once a year and we are without air for a day, and they have it filled and blowing nice and cool the next day. I hope that is the same this time because this has been pure hell. Thought I could scrap and relax with my baby girl today....get that room of hers gutted..but nooo- we had to stay piled in my room with 2 fans and a standing AC unit running all day (thanks to my lovely in-laws!). I have just been frustrated to say the least. I think I am ready for work tomorrow..lol! Ugh!

Marathon & Scrapping

Hope the weekend is starting off well for everyone! I was not sure what mine would be like at first, but I really wanted to make some time to create some pages. I have been cleaning up and going through toys for Aida's room makeover and that is just wearing me down. I still have a lot to do...but I guess I will stick with just doing a little bit at a time.

I started watching Drop Dead Diva on Netflix this week. Lovvinng the show. The concept was a little odd..or silly..at first, but I remember I did watch "Dead Like Me." The idea behind the two shows are not very different. Either way- I am really enjoying it so far; I can't stop watching it. So through my marathon of Drop Dead Diva, here are a few of the pages I have scrapped:

Independence Day

I was about to finish up a scrapbook layout when I realized I had sat here all evening playing the Sims 3 with my daughter and now I just want to see pretty photos. I should be asleep but that is just too easy. Here is a photo of my daughter and her cousin from the 4th of July:

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Happy Tuesday!!

Looking for that one

Hey there! Ooohhh...what a Sunday it has been. I woke up out of a crazy dream. Last night I watched "An Officer and a Murderer" on Lifetime and I kept watching after the movie was over to see the true story. I kept telling myself I should not have watched any of it but I could not help myself. I ended up having a dream about those horrific home invasions and that I had to catch the guy. When I woke up, I was "almost" about to catch him...so my heart was racing and I was in a panic...until I realized I was dreaming. Lol!!! I have quite a few "save the world/people " kind of  dreams." No idea why! I have always wanted to work for the CIA...hmm...lol!

After all of that craziness, I started searching online for bedroom stuff for my daughter Aida. She will be going to school next year and I really need to get a start on getting her on a tighter schedule. Some days we do okay and other days I just let her go to sleep whenever she falls. I do not like sleeping and right now, (being open and honest here) my daughter sleeps in the bed with me. She has had a crib and toddler bed that she has never used. She has taken a few naps in the toddler bed...but that is about it. I am not ashamed of it at all. I just want whatever is easy.  I already hate that she has to go to daycare everyday so that I can go to work, but that's life...and this how I'm dealing with it. If I could, I would keep her with me all day. Now, I think it is time she embraced her own space. She has always had a room full of toys, clothes and whatever else she puts in there...but never slept in there. My cousin's wife gave her a tv...I thought that'd get her to fall asleep in there.... nope! lol! Sooo I have got to let that all go and get her used to being in her space and enjoying it. When I was around her age, I asked for my own room because I wanted to be able to play and close my door. Our house was small but my parents turned the den into a room for me.  I was too happy about it - especially sleeping in my own bed, alone. No idea why- but I just wanted my own space. I even remember picking out the pink paint. I had a white bed with little flowers on the headboard and a matching desk and dresser with the mirror. I think I kept that set until I was halfway through college..lol!  Sooo...yeah, I am getting Aida involved in picking the things for her room. I finally found a bed I liked and a comforter with her favorite color (purple) but not too crazy. I am going to get her some Princess and the Frog things to go in her room, which I know she'll get a kick out of.

Here's a photo of my little munchkin outside riding her bike:

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I thought she would be afraid to ride it but she has been trying to ride the thing since this past Christmas. She was a little weary at first, but that did not last for long. She has even been trying to stand and ride....that really tripped me out. I have a few scrap booking pages to share before I head off to get ready for bed.

This first page is about my sweet little great-niece- I love this girl so much and she is always so fun to be around, even if she's constantly eating...lol!

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digital supplies used:

Cindy's Layered Templates Set 125 by Cindy Schneider
Strawberry Fields by Jenn Barrette

Miss Aida in her new "big girl" (booster) seat. She just reached 40lbs so she will still be riding using the back of the booster with the harness.  I bought her a travel pillow for our trip to Florida and she is still using it any time she is in the car and wants to "nap."

digital supplies used:

Scenes From Real Life by One Little Bird
Splats N' Stains by Just Jaimee

... and more pages :)  ...

digital supplies used:

I Hope You Dance by Traci Reed
Cindy's Layered Templates - Builders 1: 6x12 by Cindy Schneider

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digital supplies used:

Fuss Free:Third Time is the Charm 5 by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs
Country Fair Picnic (papers),Country Fair Picnic (elements),Country Fair Picnic Freebie ,Everyday,
Jacquard Ribbon Trim No. 2,Painted Alpha, Sunshine Sticker Alpha by Sahlin Studio
Petals,Trillium by Sara Gleason (Zinnias & Swallowtails)

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digital supplies used:

Goldenrod by Sara Gleason
Beach house (wood papers), Button It Up: Fresh, Grandma's Dresser,My Happiness, Autumn Afternoon Flowers by Sahlin Studio
Today Journal Cards by Valorie Wibbens

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Thanks so much for visiting!

Pretty Late

I have had the pleasure to be off from work the last 5 days and I must say I feel like a new me. In 5 hours 45 minutes, I am sure to be back to the old me. Sleepy and dreading the drive to work....lol! Yes,  in that small amount of time my mood will change. I am not a morning person...ever!  I just wanted to share a few photos from our 4th of July celebration. There are a few more I plan to edit and make pages for, but these are the first I have touched. I know what photos I wanted to use with this gorgeous kit but I did not know the theme of my journaling - until I thought of a conversation that I was sitting in on today. It may seem strange to some - maybe - depending on how you see things. The main idea I wanted to covey to Aida in this page was - be you - be free and never be afraid to be who you want to be. I have always been the one to not follow the crowd and do my own thing - even if on my own. I would not expect any different of her. 

Sooo....here a few photos of my munchkin:

Here is the scrapbook page I made - credits are below:

 digital supplies used:

Fresh by One Little Bird and Sahlin Studio
Goldenrod by Sara Gleason

Ohhh did I mention I love this collab?? I was making a page with a kit from each of them and said...man I wish they'd collab. That next week I noticed a tag line with a photo in one of their newsletters, probably OLB's, that mentioned they would be releasing a collaborative kit soon...I was beyond excited. I am really glad they did this one together...their styles blend so beautifully...and of course, I do plan on using this kit again....and again....  Nowwww I am out for the night...have a good Monday all!! I will try to....at least...lol!!!

Have you seen....?!?!

The Lily Pad's July BYOC?!?!? If you have not, you NEED to! I cannot think of one item I don't love. It was so hard to choose where to start my page and then I thought, I'll just make two pages. I could not resist. Many items from my first page I used again on my second page. I am trying to make myself scrap vacation photos that I have not touched (from 2 years ago to the present). We go out of town for my daughter's birthday as a celebration/vacation. She had one birthday party and I knew, that was just not a good thing...for me...lol!!

Before I share the pages I made, I just have a quick share of  one of the photos I used. I posted this on my FB and I hate how it looks. I do not know what is their compression standards but they stink..lol! Anywayy...here's the photo and my layouts with the latest Lily Pad BYOC products to  follow after with all of the credits listed and linked.

digital supplies used:

July 2012 BYOC:
Bloomin' Baubles  and Watercolor Summer by Kim Jensen
Make it messier by Kaye Winiecki
Rocket Pops by Valorie Wibbens
Mixed Arrows by Designs by Lili
Sparkle gel alpha and recycled paper flowers no. 2 by Sahlin Studio
Maritime Papers by One Little Bird

digital supplies used:

*July 2012 BYOC*
Sparkle gel alpha and recycled paper flowers no. 2 by Sahlin Studio
Maritime Papers and Maritime Elements by One Little Bird

*other TLP products*
Template: Petunia by Sara Gleason

I am going to attempt to get some rest. Somehow I have a cold and a sore throat. I started feeling bad yesterday, but gee...I thought maybe it was just too cool in the room. Oh well! I will probably scrap most of the day and stay inside if I can. We have enough groceries...now I just need someone to cook them..lol! Ahh well...Happy Friday!!