Back in October/November 2009 I was enrolled in Ali Edwards Big Picture Scrapbooking course "Yesterday & Today". I kept up with the first four lessons and posted layout here on my blog. Then I was called back to the UK for a family emergency and by the time I got back I was behind and had other things on my mind.
I am now ready to pick up where I left off and finish the course. So here's the layout for week 5. The challenge was to make a layout with no photo, just journaling in a 6x12 size.
J is studying bugs at school and we've been learning about them at home too. Today's discussion was about antennae and what they are used for. Of course, K had to give us a demonstration.
I is learning how to kiss. She hasn't got the lip smacking sound figured out yet but she's learned how to purse her lips already. This is the sight we are treated to on a daily basis when she tells us "I lub you". Kids are such a blessing!
J in his "handsome clothes" and his new glasses. Poor guy hasn't been able to see anything since birth and has a +5.75 in one eye and a +6.00 in the other.
Not much going on around here with Spring break in full swing. Yesterday I spent most of the day working on a family history project - a book to be self published.
Today I am starting the Heath Vest for J. He's really excited to get this sweater but wants to watch me make it so he can wear it "tomorrow". I keep trying to tell him that it will take much longer than 1 day but it's not getting through! Here's the Heath Vest for those of you that are interested.
The pattern is my first try at Intarsia but it also called for a provision cast on - something else I haven't done before. It is available through Knitpicks.com but you can also buy a kit that comes with all the yarn in the colorway shown above (which is what I purchased) for $14.99 here!!!! I thought it was an amazing deal so that's what we have. The pattern comes in 4 kids sizes (starting at 24" chest) as well as adult sizes.
So far I've only done the provisional cast one - I want to read up on Intarsia a little before starting it. In my search for information/help on provisional cast on's I wanted to share the following youtube videos which were really helpful.
About a week ago, K reported that she had a loose tooth and finally today it fell out. So tonight we are expecting a visit from the tooth fairy. I think we set the expectations well, the tooth fairy will exchange the tooth for a "toonie" or should that be "twonie" (hmm, have to think on that one!).
Hope to get a photo of the gaping hole tomorrow along with a shot of the poster K made so that the tooth fairy wouldn't get lost on the way to her room (she was rather concerned that the tooth fairy might go to the wrong kids' room - and it's not like we have that many kids right? only 3......, can you imagine if we were the 18 kids and counting family.......)
For those of you still waiting for your kids teeth to fall out, there's more blood that I expected/remembered and make sure you don't brush the teeth too hard that day or you have more bleeding! Well come on, it's not like they come with a manual ;) (the kids or the teeth)
We read "Clifford and the Loose Tooth" tonight which is a big improvement over Robert Munsch's funny story "Andrew's Loose Tooth". Despite the latter being the funniest, I think it may be a little scary for the newly wobbly-toothed child.
Mother of 3 and workaholic IT Project Manager, I am dedicated to telling life's stories using words, photos and art. I hope it inspires you to capture a piece of your life. ♥
