Scrap Happy in AK

Everyday Stuff

2010-08-30T22:28:00.002-08:00

Sydney watching her cat Sam eat.

My Kitchen helpers.

Sydney with a horse named Hannah.

They happen to have matching tennis shoes.

My future ball player.

Aww, he's so darn cute.

Twas the Night Before Last...

2010-08-29T22:04:00.003-08:00

Twas the night before last and

I was in the Kitchen cooking dinner

when all of a sudden I heard such a clatter

I sprung from the Kitchen to see what was a matter

away to the Living Room I flew like a flash

and what to my wondering eyes should appear

just a miniature baby named Carson dear.

His eyes how they twinkled, His dimples so merry

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His little mouth was drawn down in a frown

He wanted his momma to get him out.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly little baby

And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye and a nod of his head

I soon knew I had so much to dread.

Oh we need baby gates, Oh and outlet covers,

Oh corner protectors, oh and cabniet latches

To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall

Now dash away Mike, dash away to Freds

Go buy me some safety stuff,

So he won't fall and hit his Head!

Hey I gave it a shot, I never said I was any good at poetry.

Happy Fathers Day!

2010-06-19T09:11:00.004-08:00

I had a real touching post almost ready to post, when Carson deleted it with one swipe of his cubby little hand. Drats So Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, especially Mike, Daddy, Grandpa and Randy. Maybe I will post some pics if this little baby goes to sleep. No time to upload right now.

Soccer Girl Sydney

2010-06-19T07:29:00.000-08:00

Here are some of Sydney's soccer pictures from her first year of playing soccer.

Her team is called the Grasshoppers! Yeah, we couldn't figure out anything else to call the team. Except the Green Meanies. And after the lecture we got at the start of the season about being nice & all that junk. We decided the Green Meanies wouldn't fly.

Wait, run that play by me one more time. Ok, I think I got it.

Ok, Sydney you throw it to me and then I kick it down the field to score.

Wait, Are those Daisies I see over there?

Hmm, I wonder what we will get for snack after the game.

Run Sydney Run!

But Dad, I am really thinking about the Playground right now.

I am sure I will have more soccer pictures before the summer is over. Three more games to go.

My Little Man is getting Big.

2010-06-18T18:59:00.003-08:00

Boy they weren't kidding when they said things are different with your second one. I haven't done any of they things I did with Sydney for Carson. I feel so bad. Plus I haven't had time to post to my blog either. About the time I start to upload pics he wants to be picked up. So then I stop and then when he is taking a nap, I try it again and then he is waking up. Reality check, it will be this way for a few more years.

My little boy is now over 5 months old. Seems like we just brought him home. His looks are changing too. He is such a happy baby. But he does have his mother's side of the family's temper, when he gets mad.

One Month

He was so tiny

Two Months
I loved this little sock monkey outfit & blanket.
I think we seen some of that Nelson temper right after this picture.

3 Months-Easter
He about out grew his Easter outfit from his grandmother, before Easter got here.

4 Months

Sydney loves to crawl in bed with her brother & snuggle.

He loves his sister & she brings a smile to his face.

5 Months

This is one of the first times that we fed him applesauce at our house.

Grandma has been feeding it to him for awhile.

Sorry that I wasn't able to post pictures of Carson until now.

So this is a quick catch up of my little boy. Maybe I can post more in the future.

But don't hold your breath- Life is Crazy Right Now!

Shh....Don't tell my Husband

2010-01-14T16:44:00.004-09:00

I think I am in love with someone else. He is new in town and someone of few words, but about as cute as they get. In fact today is his birthday! He is one week old and his name is Carson Patrick. I have to fight with his sister to get his sugars.

Counting Down.....Still

2009-12-29T21:41:00.001-09:00

8 more days until B day! And maybe only 2 more doctor visits. Keep me in your prayers.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T18:01:00.002-09:00

I hope that everyone is having a Merry Christmas!

We have enjoyed this day just staying home and spending it with each other.

Sydney opened her presents from Santa and then spent the rest of the day playing with them.

Mike & I spent the day doing our best to do nothing.

Sammy spent some time jumping in the pile of wrapping paper.

A good day for us all.

Below is some pictures of Sydney and Sammy taken recently.

Sammy eyeing the Christmas Tree

Princess Sydney

Giving Frosty a Hug

I can't believe how big my baby is getting!

The Countdown Continues....

2009-12-24T06:36:00.003-09:00

Here is the pictures that we used for our Christmas Card this year.

We went to see Santa and got to go on a sleigh ride too.

It wasn't dashing though the snow -over the hills we go.

More like dashing through the parking lot.

Sydney was more excited with the sleigh ride than she was with Santa.

She did sit on Santa's lap and tell him what she wanted.

She told him she wanted a princess barbie. The she had this look of terror on her face.

She was perfectly glad to move on to the sleigh ride.

The countdown continues....

Hours until family arrives at our house for the Lewis family christmas on Christmas Eve.

1 day until Christmas and Santa arrives.

7 days until the New Year

12 days until my Parents arrive in Alaska

13 days until my Baby Boy makes an entrance into this world!!!

Looking forward to each day, but can you guess the one I am looking forward to the most?

Now go get any last minute shopping done that you need to get done.

Bake those cookies for Santa and make sure your Stockings are hung with care.

Trimming the Tree

2009-12-06T21:22:00.002-09:00

Thanksgiving Weekend we put up our Christmas Tree and decorated the house, inside and out.

I guess I still do things backwards, so all the pictures are in opposite order. I always forget to load the last pictures first, so they will show up in correct order.

The finished tree with a few presents and Sammy under the tree. He likes to hang out under there, which is fine if he would leave the presents alone. But he likes to walk on the presents and chew on the paper. He is wierd- more like a puppy. He chews on books and paper.

Sydney putting ornaments on the tree.

Mike and Sydney decorating.

More decorations. She put all the poinsettas in one big group. At first she was too busy to help, but when Mike started helping she decided she better help too.

Reading to Elizabeth

2009-12-03T09:31:00.000-09:00

When I came home from work the other day, this is what I found.

Sydney was having a sandwich for a snack and was reading to her baby doll Elizabeth.

It was so cute, I had to grab my camera to snap a few pictures.

She was reading Beauty and the Beast to her.

And I got there for the ending of....happily ever after.

Tea Time

2009-12-02T08:21:00.000-09:00

Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, we stayed home most of the time and worked on projects around the house. Sydney got lots of playing time in with mom and dad. There were many tea parties this past weekend.

Sydney would ask her dad to have a tea party with her and he would say yes. Then she would say ok, but first you have to go get handsome. So he went off to get handsome and put on a sports jacket along with a blue tie. This went really well with his plaid PJ's and T-Shirt. I joined the tea party as well, but luckily for me I didn't have to get handsome.

The guest list included 3 jungle animals, two teddy bears and one doll named Elizabeth, along with Sydney, Mom & Dad.

Top 10 Things about Sydney

2009-12-01T20:54:00.003-09:00

1. Her favorite color used to be orange, but now it is blue.
2. She has two imaginary friends: Bobby & Francine and apparently her and Bobby are engaged and she is getting married in Texas at Papa's house.
3. S is her favorite letter right now...it stands for Sydney & Kitty (Sammy)
4. Most of the meals we eat are the Best Dinner Ever....even though she hardly eats much of it.
5. Target is know as the Circle Store.
6. Chocolate is her favorite, because it is delicious and delightful.
7. If she doesn't answer you, it might be because she changed her name from Sydney to Isabella.
8. She is a great helper, but she said she wasn't going to change any poopy diapers.
9. She is unwilling to learn certian skills....like changing diapers. Her dad offered to teach her how and she said "Please don't".
10. She is taking precautions & measures to keep her baby brother who probably will not make an appearance before Christmas away from the Christmas tree.

Most of all, she is a joy and the love of our lives.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T21:43:00.003-09:00

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I am very blessed with my family and Thankful for them. I had a fairly low key day. We went to my brother in laws house for dinner. It was yummy as usual. I thank God for everything he has done for us. We are blessed in so many ways.

Most people are counting down until Christmas, I am counting down until the baby boy comes. 5 weeks and 6 day!

But because of the holidays and getting ready for the baby, I have lots to do this weekend. I maybe crazy, but we are having the family over here for Christmas. Then shortly after, we will be expecting to see the baby. Ok, off to do something productive. Even if it is make a list for tommorow. I think I decided to skip the shopping and work on other stuff tommorow.

Holiday Card Workshop

2009-11-18T20:19:00.002-09:00

On Saturday I am having a Holiday Card Workshop.

Here is some examples of what your cards could look like.

Mine come with a little elf to hold them!

The Cards in a holder that Matches!

Eight of the 16 cards for the workshop.

Although this is traditional Christmas colors. I love the colors here.

Makes me want to go play in the snow.

Well maybe that is a little extreme. But I do love snowflakes.

Sydney & Kitty

2009-11-17T08:05:00.000-09:00

Here is a picture of Sydney and her cat Sam. She got Sammy for her birthday last year. Boy has he grown. We have had snow on the ground for a week now. So his days outside have been cut down to practically none. I have noticed that he has an enormous amount of extra energy bound up. Tonight, he kept chasing his tale. The first time I have seen him do that. It was pretty funny. He is almost like a dog, Sydney will throw a ball and he will go chase it. They play with ballons and it seems like they play chase pretty well togather. He still bugs her some. But they are pretty good buddies.

Sydney is starting to take interest in her letters. But the one that she constantly looks for is the letter "S". She finds it on TV, on signs and everywhere. She will say it stands for Sydney & Kitty. Right now, I do believe that she thinks Kitty & Cat both start with a "S"

Even though he doesn't always do it (anymore) I am holding my breath here,

hoping he isn't about to bite her nose.

Mojo Monday #111

2009-11-16T10:00:00.000-09:00

I used CTMH - Aspen Paper and an image that my friend Joann sent me last year

& I am just now using.

The snowflake is sponged with Creme Brulee and then covered with Liquid Glass and Prisma Glitter, as the snowmen are. Hard to see with my photo. Cuter in real life.

My helper insisting on having her picture with the card.

I haven't been able to participate in a long time, but I finally did one of the challenges.

Two weeks later, but I did it!

Our House is Sick

2009-11-15T23:25:00.004-09:00

Well you can tell that winter and all the nasty stuff that usually comes with it is here.
Tuesday- I got sick suddenly and spent my Veterans day in bed. I finally felt better Thursday, looking forward to a good nights sleep.

But, Thursday night -Sydney suddenly got sick and was puny. She finally recuperated on Saturday. We finally got a mattress bought and Mike had painted a bed we got and we went shopping for sheets and snow suits. Mike and I set up her room with her big girl bed.

Late Saturday night Mike got the same junk and has spent all day in bed.

This stuff is nasty. It strikes suddenly. Each of us was busy, feeling fine and then it hit quickly. Pretty much just vomiting and being weak. No other symptoms. So I am pretty sure it isn't the flu. Hopefully it stops here and no one else, especially Grandma Pat will get it.

Hope Mike is better tommorow. We got tickets to see our friends son, Jed, in the play "the Outsiders" Well I just seen how late it is. I will be dragging in the morning. Can you tell it is Sunday and I am dreading waking up and going to work. I just want to play and be free.

51 days until little baby Lewis Arrives.

Grace Workshop

2009-11-15T22:44:00.002-09:00

I had a Close to My Heart Workshop a couple of weeks ago and I am just getting around to posting the pictures of it.

First of all my helper- who was trying desparately to get into ALL the photos!

Looks like I posted the pics backwards- It is late- I am going with it.

Two page layout of a visit with my Mom & Grandpa Summer of 2007. Page 2.

Page 1

The layout togather.

Some of the cards from the workshop.

You get alot for your money with this workshop.

I was able to get both the Scrapbook layout, the 6 Cards, plus 3 additional cards

and an extra two page layout. I still have more paper to use and will probably make

some additional pages to go with the layout of my Mom & Grandpa.

Only if I can locate the pictures again. :)

I may be in trouble, because my scrapbook room is fairly clean and I still can't find them.

Halloween Pictures

2009-11-08T20:36:00.003-09:00

Trick or Treating in Alaska can sometimes be challenging. Although you may not be able to tell, Batgirl has several layers of clothes to keep her warm, while going house to house. This year, the snow had not came yet. But it was a little deceiving, because it was still plenty cold. The little girls only lasted 45 mins out going door to door. That was plenty of time to get lots of candy. We started out going to Grandma's (of course) and to a few other people that we knew and Hannah & Sydney went to a few houses in our neighborhood. Then we ventured out to some friends, so the kids could go togather. They had a good time. There was one scary house where there was fog and darkness and someone jumped out at them. Sydney told her daddy that she didn't want any candy from that house. She was more than ready to move on.

Hope you enjoy all the pictures!

Sydney and Hannah

My Superheros!

The Joker, Batgirl & Batman

Batgirl & Super Cow! Of to rid the neighborhood of unwanted candy!

They are both so cute.

The crew before taking off to go trick or treating.

A Werewolf, Super Cow, Lady Bug & Batgirl.

Bat girl sometimes does gigs with a band. She is the drummer.

Trick or Treat Town

2009-11-08T19:53:00.005-09:00

Sydney started dance class the first week in October.

Her first dance recital was held on October 24th at Trick or Treat town.

Trick or Treat town is an indoor alternative for kids to dress up and go get some candy. This was our first year. As it turned out, there were lots of dance schools who were showing off there dances. Stars was one of them. We couldn't believe how well she did with only 3 weeks of practice. We are very proud of how she did. She wasn't the least bit bashful either.

No stage fright here.

In case you didn't know, Sydney is Bat Girl, no the little Indian Princess.

Superhero pose.

On her way to get candy.

Here comes Bat Girl to save the Day!

4 of the 5 girls who were dancing that night. They were so cute.

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T09:06:00.003-08:00

Just wanted to tell everyone Happy Halloween! Hope you have a happy and safe halloween. Hopefully none of the kids go into a sugar induced coma! Errands to run today and then early this afternoon we are going to start the trick or treating. First going to a few people's houses who we know and then later Sydney is going to join some friends to go door to door in the search of lots of candy.

Anchorage is seeing a longer fall than usual. The snow has held off, but it is in the air. Looking out our window, we can see the snow is covering the mountains to the east. The temperature has started to drop lately. In fact yesterday it was Cold! The wind was blowing and although the temperature was only in the 30's, it was cold. I am hoping the wind will not be blowing tonight for trick or treating. If so, it might be a short trip out. In fact I need to get going, so I can try to figure out how many layers Sydney needs and how I am going to get it all to work.

So have a great halloween and hopefully I will get some pictures of her all dressed up here pretty soon.

Oh, the countdown begins. I only have 9 weeks left before the baby comes. So much to get done. Ok, I am off to make a list and to find clothes for Sydney.

More Birthday & Tea Party Pictures

2009-09-22T12:44:00.006-08:00

Natalie & Sydney

Sydney and Brooklynn at the Tea Party last weekend.

Look at that crooked grin. I have a hard time getting her to be still for photos.

This was for her 4th Birthday. I can't believe that she is already this big.

They grow up fast.

She loves to play with these tiny Disney Princesses. They have all these tiny dresses, accessories and tiny shoes. I think she had them all except for Snow White. But she told me that was ok, because we could always pretend. She was so excited when she opened this present from us.

Opening her Big Easel & Art Table from Uncle Randy & Aunt Amy

Ariel & Snow White

Try getting two of them to pose for you.

Out for a stroll in her Barbie Jeep she got from Deb & kids.

Ahh! Aren't they cute.

This must have been taken before they both decided they weren't BFF's again.

Sydney, Brooklynn, Josie & Natalie

A group photos of the Princesses who came to the Tea Party last weekend.

They were so cute and had such a good time at the Tea Party.

Although it was too late to use it this time. Sydney's grandma Pat got her

a darling little glass tea set. We will be ready next tea party.

Princess Snow White

2009-09-22T12:34:00.003-08:00

Princess Snow White at her Royal Gala.

Her Castle

The Queen & Princess

Her Royal Carriage

Happily Ever After

What Children Say

2009-08-26T21:16:00.003-08:00

I meant to post this a few days ago when Sydney said it. But where does the time go.

Anyway, Sydney is really starting to understand that I have a baby in my belly. Becoming more real to her. Of course she is asking how the baby is getting out of my belly. Is it coming out of my mounth. I finally told her that the doctor would get it out- thinking this would pacify her, but no she wanted to know "But How?" We will have to revisit this a little later.

So I think it was Monday morning she woke up and here was our conversation.

Good Morning Mom, I slept in my bed all night long.
Yes, you did. Did you sleep well?
Yes. Did the baby sleep well?
Yes, it did.

She then gives me a hug and say "Oh, I better hug the baby too" After hugging my belly, she then says "Good Morning Baby"

Then she asks me "Mom how does the baby eat?"
It eats what I eat, I share my food with it in my tummy.
(after pondering this for a minute) She asks "Does the baby like Pizza?"
Yes
Oh good, because you know some babies don't like Pepperoni.

Later while she was brushing her teeth she proceeded to tell me-

"I am going to save the world!"
Thats good, how are you going to save the world?

(Are you ready for this?)

"I am going to recycle"

She is a very loving sibling already. She makes sure to hug my belly and tell the baby goodbye in the morning. In fact she insists that Mike hug not only me, but also my belly and she makes sures he kisses my belly as well.

Things that make my heart flutter.