The Paper Cottage

Happy 2008 Everyone!

2008-01-02T16:30:00.000-05:00

We hope you all had a safe and fun New Year. Ours was quiet, as usual. Neither Tim and I are big New Year's Eve fans. We had a nice family dinner at Tim's aunt's on the 1st. Now we are settling back into our normal routines. The kids almost didn't have school as we got hit with some ice and snow, but it wasn't enough. Well, when I logged in today I realized I needed to update my music, so I

Tag Your It

2007-12-20T13:27:00.000-05:00

Well since I did the "Chickin Turkee" with Taylor for Thanksgiving, I thought it would be nice for Tim to help Caleb with his Christmas Tree. I think they did a really good job considering Caleb didn't have the desire to "decorate" his homework. After the tree sat on the counter for a few days, white and naked as a Jay-Bird, he walked past, slapped a gift bow in the middle of it and declared it

Rockin' Rover

2007-12-20T13:15:00.000-05:00

Went shopping with Aunt Pat today and look what I HAD to have at Walgreen's!This little guy is the cutest thing ever. He plays "Jingle Bells" and rocks back and forth on his sled. Originally for $5.99, I got him today for $3.99. Cute last minute gift. Also they have a Christmas CD for $2.00 with the "oldtime" Christmas songs from Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Boston Pops, etc. I

Christmas Home Tour

2007-12-19T21:25:00.000-05:00

I know I am late but I so wanted to join BooMama's Christmas Tour of Homes. I have been glued to my computer viewing all the beautifully decorated homes that have taken part. Here is our humble little home, dressed in all its spendor for Christmas.The outside of the house which my husband so lovingly decorates. He wants to add more lights every year and next year he is planning a complete redo.

Teacher Gifts

2007-12-14T13:13:00.000-05:00

I was able to have some time in my nice clean room to work on some teacher gifts for the kids. I decided to make a Scrapbook-In-A-Box for each of their school teachers and for their Sunday School teachers. This was the first time I made something like this. They were really fun to do after Tim figured all the right measurements!! It really pays to be married to a math teacher!!! :) See math

Christmas Cards - 2007

2007-12-10T14:15:00.000-05:00

This year I decided that I was not going to make just one style of card. I chose 4 different designs (2 of which were scraplifted but I can't remember from who, sorry!), now I just have to decide who gets which card. It may have been easier to make all of the same one!!!I love this paper from Michael's. The stamp is from The Angel Company.This one was scraplifted. I like the monotone color

The Battle's Won

2007-12-07T19:08:00.000-05:00

Well, many of you probably have forgotten that I have been in the midst of a battle with my scrap room. I am happy to say it is finally over! It has taken me forever to get this mess organized. There are a few small things I still need to do but they will have to wait until after Christmas. So here are the before and after pics.BeforeAfterBeforeAfterThis is where some of my leftovers have stacked

Snowman Card

2007-12-03T11:07:00.000-05:00

I made these cute little cards (which were completely scrap-lifted from The Ink Boutique) for the girls in my Bible Study. We are having a "food fest" after our study tomorrow as it will be the last meeting until after the New Year.Supplies: No stamp this time because I didn't have a snowman with a big enough belly! So I used a computer graphic.Ink: Midnight - Color BoxCardstock - DCWVPaper - The

Oh, Christmas Tree!

2007-12-01T20:17:00.000-05:00

After spending a wonderful morning and afternoon at church for the Community Christmas Brunch, I came home to this beautiful tree. Tim and the kids put it up while I was gone. Isn't it just the prettiest? Also please note the most wonderful window in the world behind it. Tim put them in the living room last night. I have never been so excited over windows - these ones work and are also gorgeous!

Dunkin' Donut Diehards

2007-12-01T16:28:00.000-05:00

I admit that I am a Dunkin' Donut Diehard. (Even though I had my very first Starbuck Frappaccino last week!) So if you are looking for a gift for another DDD, DD has this gift set of two pounds of coffee and two travel cups for $19.99. Available online or in the store (according to my friend Tricia!). Also, they are offering their 2 lbs. of coffee for $10.99. Just to let ya know!!

Are Dogs Subject to The Word of God?

2007-11-29T11:21:00.000-05:00

I have received compliments regarding my obedience to my husband's desire to get rid of some dogs, however I feel they are much undeserved.After I had a meltdown on Thanksgiving, and explained to him I just couldn't get rid of Junior, he let me keep another. Hence the count went to 3. However, 3 is still better than 6.We have received numerous calls regarding the dogs that I had listed in the

My Little Ones

2007-11-29T11:00:00.000-05:00

Because I know many of my family check this blog, I have to add the latest pictures of my little ones. I cannot believe how fast they are growing. I know, everyone says that but now I can say it because they are my kids. Along with them growing older, I'm also growing older and I don't like that part!!!!Macy - age 16 Taylor - age 7 Caleb - age 5Aren't they just the sweetest things ever?!?!?! God

Husband of The Holiday Award

2007-11-23T13:50:00.001-05:00

I have awarded my honey "The Husband of The Holiday" Award. Not only did he agree to keep an extra dog, he got up at 4:00 am to go to Walmart to get a couple of Christmas gifts that were on sale.I can't tell you what the gifts are (just in case you are reading this) but we saved over $300 on several items that would have cost over $600. The Bargain Shopper Lady would be so proud of him. He got up

Dog Gone It

2007-11-20T23:16:00.000-05:00

This past couple of weeks I have been faced with a really hard decision - to get rid of some of my dogs.Tim and I have talked (and I know God is telling me that I must heed my husband's wishes) and decided that we must reduce our number from 6 to 2 (or 1). It's hard for me because they are like my kids but I know it must be done. It causes too much extra noise, confusion and fleas in the house.

Unexpected Visitors

2007-11-20T21:05:00.000-05:00

I was so happy and surprised that Macy (my step-daughter) stopped with her friends tonight. She knew Tim was at school busy with conferences but she still chose to stop and see me and the kids. They were just out on a road trip. The kids were so excited to see her. They dragged them into our bedroom to play video games! Typical kids!!!

Christmas Candles

2007-11-20T20:54:00.000-05:00

We are having a Christmas Brunch at our church on Dec. 1. I am hosting a table and I made these for favors. (Those of you who are coming and sitting at my table - CLOSE YOUR EYES!) It was my first attempt at stamping candles. It was really fun. I was able to do 10 in about 45 minutes. I used my "Christmas Fun" stamps from The Angel Company, colored them with Prismacolor markers, and a couple of

I Need To Watch My M's....

2007-11-20T19:20:00.000-05:00

As I was getting dinner ready tonight, Caleb and Taylor were playing in the living room putting together a train track. Everything was running smoothly until Caleb ran into a problem and then started to get frustrated. "MOM! I NEED more train track to get it the way I want it!!""I'm sorry, Bud, I don't have any track to give you.""I know, Mom, but sorry doesn't take away the pain!"After I

GRRRR.......

2007-11-13T16:30:00.001-05:00

I asked Taylor what my grade was for the Turkee and can you believe that she said that the teacher wasn't giving a grade for this project!!!!All the creativity, all the hard work, the use of my scrapbook paper - for nothing! Oh, well, it does have a position of prominence on the wall outside of the classroom with all the other disguised turkeys. But we all know mine was the best!!!! :)

Making A Splash

2007-11-13T15:36:00.000-05:00

Well, we did it. We went to the community pool for the first time last night. Tim had to work so he wasn't able to join us. I made sure the kids had their pj's out, homework done, tote bags packed for the pool, and ate dinner. I felt so proud of myself that everything was organized and we were ready to go.I was shocked and embarrassed to see myself in my new suit. Oh, what a horrible

Eat Mor Chikin

2007-11-12T14:17:00.000-05:00

I hope you all had a wonderful Lord's Day! We sure did. I'm always so energized and uplifted after attending church services. It's a good thing too, because I had homework this weekend. Second grade homework! Way is it when your kids have projects they become YOUR projects???Taylor's-project-that-became-my-project was to disguise a turkey so he wouldn't get eaten for Thanksgiving. So what would

Here's A Story....

2007-11-08T14:42:00.000-05:00

I just HAD to add the theme song from "The Brady Bunch" to my playlist. Oh, the childhood memories here!!!!!!

The Joyful Journey

2007-11-08T10:13:00.000-05:00

I've been doing some reminising lately. I was so excited to find the song, "Almighty" by Wayne Watson on the music site where I download songs for this blog. Check it out! This was the last song I heard before going down the aisle at our wedding. Oh, howI loved our wedding!!!!! We really wanted Christ to be lifted up and glorified in our ceremony, and most importantly we wanted Him to be included

2007-11-06T14:31:00.000-05:00

Caleb Quote of The Day"Mom, I don't know if I am in the mood to do my homework today."

I'm Off to Do Battle

2007-11-03T10:40:00.000-04:00

Do you want to see the challenge that befalls me today???Yes, this is MY scrap room! How in the world can anyone create in here? Maybe that's why I have migrated to the dining room table. One thing that really surprises me is the fact that I really don't have much time to devote to this very little room, so how does it get like this???? Well, I am ready for battle. While my wonderful husband

Halloween Candy Everywhere!

2007-11-03T00:06:00.000-04:00

Ok, I admit it. I LOVE chocolate and it goes way beyond the 'I'll-stop-at-one-piece' kind of love. Caleb has even noticed it. He asked me today if he could have some candy after lunch. I told him a couple of pieces. He said, "I know, a couple of pieces for kids is two but for parents it's like three or four!" What a smarty pants!! You can tell where I've been in the house by the candy wrapper