Bella Blvd. Layouts

These layouts are using one of my very favorite manufacturers.......

I create with Bella Blvd.

often so I thought I'd share some of my most recent layouts with you !!

"Making The Team"

"Finally Fall"

"Too Cute to Spook"

"Christmas Wishes"

"Sunny Happy Skies"

Please use these for your own inspiration to make time for yourself

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AMAZING Weekend

BEST WEEKEND EVER

.....okay, so I've been lucky enough to have LOTS of great weekends BUT....this one was pretty awesome !!

First we took the kids to the Port Alberni Fall Fair. I grew up going to this fair on the first weekend after school started every year and I LOVED it. I've taken the kids in the past but Scott was never home, this year he was here and we were all excited !! We went on rides, ate 'fair food', played games, listened to music and had a whole lot of laughs.

Alex said it was the "best day of his life".....I am going to remember that the next time they ask to go to Disneyland :):)

Saturday was TAYLOR SWIFT......Emma and I saw her in Chicago in 2009 but we were just as excited to go see here again in Vancouver.

We went with a fabulous group of girls, got to stay downtown at the Four Seasons for the first time and had a BLAST......

Emma and I danced and sang the whole show....Okay so I danced and sang more than she did but we had an amazing time and can't wait to go again (hint hint Scott.....)

We had a GREAT VIEW from our private box (thanks Maria :))

Taylor put on an INCREDIBLE SHOW for well over 2 hours !!

We drank LOTS of wine thanks to our fabulous waiter James.....

......and I will NEVER EVER forget the time I got to spend with my girl. Shopping, eating, singing, dancing, laughing, eating some more and most of all TALKING !!! Love you Em......xoxo

.....a new adventure

Emma started her C.E.A.P. Home School program today and she could not have been more excited !!

She got to meet her new teacher and pick up all her text books, workbooks and study materials. Her favorite book was her daily planner (takes after her Mom :)

She came straight home and got to work.......

.....We set up this workspace for her in the kitchen and she LOVES it. We are very excited for the coming year for Emma and hope it is all she hopes it to be !!!

As for me ??!! I am just so happy to have her at home.....

1st Day Photos

Alexander has been asking when he gets to go to Grade 1 since his last day of Kindergarten in June !!! He was sooooooo excited that he got up before 7:00am and asked to get his new clothes on NOW !!!

First he picked french toast and bacon for breakfast (thanks Scott for running out to grab eggs and bacon EARLY )

Then of course there were cartoons with Emma......

.....AND I FINALLY got to make my first sandwich for a school lunch !! Since Emma is my VERY particular eater, she NEVER had a sandwich in all (6) years of Elementary School, I have been waiting for Alex to get to full day school to make one for him !!

Lunch box packed and ready.....

......dressed and backpack on !! Emma starts her C.E.A.P. home school program tomorrow......

I hope that you and your children have the most wonderful first day back !!

Labour Day Weekend

So on Friday I turned my computer off......and did not turn it back on until NOW !!! I have to say that I had the most wonderful weekend with my family and I am so glad that I did......

First we went to Victoria so Emma could ride in the last horse show of the Summer. She and her new pony, jack, rode very well. They placed in all (5) of the classes that they rode in.....1st, (2) 2nd's, and (2) 3rd's !!! Super proud......

Saturday started out with some crazy drama across from the shop. Jeanna and I were getting ready for the day and all of a sudden the Conservation Officer was parked at the top of the campsite across from us, then the police closed the highway and then we found out why !!! There was a COUGAR in the tree......They tried to scare him down and ended up sedating him to transport. Haven't heard where he ended up but we've got our fingers crossed for re-location.

We FINALLY went school supplies shopping !! The kids and I could NOT get in the mood any sooner to go and get supplies. We'd done the clothes throughout the summer but the supplies....well, we needed them ALL !!!

I am happy to report that we got it done in near record time and are good to go for another year......we even got Emma's very 1st LAPTOP and she could not be more excited !! We went home to a wonderful BBQ @ my parents and then I headed to The Landing @ Pacific Shores with a friend for drinks on the patio !!

Sunday after time in our yard / house we went to friends where I played Texas Hold 'em for the very first time....AND.....I split for the WIN !! Apparently, even not knowing what I was doing AT ALL, my poker face was enough for the win !! The only problem was I LOVED IT......seriously, I should not head to Vegas any time soon !!!

Today was a day of getting clothes and school supplies and backpacks ready to go and WE ARE READY !!! Tomorrow is the day that my boy goes to all day school...GRADE ONE here comes Alex !! Emma starts her Grade 6 C.E.A.P. home school program on Wednesday and then we are set....

Watch my blog for a new feature I'll be adding soon. Each week I will add a new layout for your inspiration along with INSTRUCTIONS on how you can re-create it for yourself with your supplies from home....or of course you can always head over to Scrapbookin' Adventures to pick up all the new hitting their shelves :):)

I hope that you all enjoyed your weekend and that this week is a good one for you all....

NEW WORKSHOPS

(5) fabulous NEW WORKSHOPS have been opened for registration over at

SCRAPBOOKIN' ADVENTURES !!

You can chose (1) or ALL of these fantastic classes offered by (3) of their talented instructors.

Christmas Card Class (Bella Blvd.)

Calendar Workshop (American Crafts)

(4) Layout Workshop (Imaginisce)

Halloween Project Workshop (Bella Blvd.)

Holiday Mini Flip Album (Pebbles Inc.)

You can REGISTER ONLINE or in store.....

See you there !!!