This collage makes me so happy because it really summarizes our summer 2011! We had so many bike races and Matt did a couple of triathlons. I'm glad we are an active couple that has access to so many fun events. Its been a blast. I can only hope that summer 2012 will be just as fun. :)
Friday, March 9, 2012
Bike Collage
This collage makes me so happy because it really summarizes our summer 2011! We had so many bike races and Matt did a couple of triathlons. I'm glad we are an active couple that has access to so many fun events. Its been a blast. I can only hope that summer 2012 will be just as fun. :)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Project Life Week 8 and Week 9
Week 8!!
This was a couple of weeks ago.
Some highlights: Taking food photos again! I love eating raw oatmeal with my yogurt. Added a few text messages from friends. I got a lot of those this week. I ripped an address off an envelope where Matt's name was spelled completely wrong. Because we have an obscure last name, people often spell it wrong.
I didn't take as many photos this week as I usually do, but I ended up doing a lot of writing. The top photos are taken at a Korean restaurant on Capitol Hill, one of my favorites! I got my mom hooked on Bi bim bop.
I love the photo of Matt and Pete in the back seat of my car. Even though it was taken on Sunday the following week, I wanted to add it in here (for lack of other photos.) They looked so funny crammed back there!
Week 9:
(Now, just a warning, this week contains personal miscarriage information. I am totally okay with sharing but if you will be grossed out or disgusted please don't zoom in and read.)
Thai food. Anne-Marie in town. Watching the Oscars. 14 Carrot cafe.
Receipts kept. Notes from the doctor kept.
Matt's new gun (for PS3). A St. Patricks Day cupcake. The way-too-much-information journal card. A note from my boss. Recording my exercise again. Eating lots of quinoa. Leap Day!
These weeks were hard. Lots of ups and downs. I'm glad each day is getting better and better.
A mountain bike collage (my favorite) is on its way!
This was a couple of weeks ago.
Some highlights: Taking food photos again! I love eating raw oatmeal with my yogurt. Added a few text messages from friends. I got a lot of those this week. I ripped an address off an envelope where Matt's name was spelled completely wrong. Because we have an obscure last name, people often spell it wrong.
I didn't take as many photos this week as I usually do, but I ended up doing a lot of writing. The top photos are taken at a Korean restaurant on Capitol Hill, one of my favorites! I got my mom hooked on Bi bim bop.
I love the photo of Matt and Pete in the back seat of my car. Even though it was taken on Sunday the following week, I wanted to add it in here (for lack of other photos.) They looked so funny crammed back there!Week 9:
(Now, just a warning, this week contains personal miscarriage information. I am totally okay with sharing but if you will be grossed out or disgusted please don't zoom in and read.)
Thai food. Anne-Marie in town. Watching the Oscars. 14 Carrot cafe.
Receipts kept. Notes from the doctor kept.
Matt's new gun (for PS3). A St. Patricks Day cupcake. The way-too-much-information journal card. A note from my boss. Recording my exercise again. Eating lots of quinoa. Leap Day!These weeks were hard. Lots of ups and downs. I'm glad each day is getting better and better.
A mountain bike collage (my favorite) is on its way!
Project Life Week 7
I have been hesitating to post my Project Life pages for the past few weeks.
I was inspired by this post to just be honest about life and talk about the good and the bad.
Week 7 of this year I got a positive pregnancy test (yay!) after two or three negative ones. Unfortunately this last week I had a miscarriage. I know this may sound way too public and exposing, but I am not upset that I documented and will remember this little short term pregnancy. Matty and I were pretty attached to the little poppy seed growing inside me.
I don't think there is anything wrong about talking about it. I am glad I told people that I was pregnant because I had so many people to lean on when I found out it wasn't going well! I am so, so grateful for my awesome girls (You know who you are.) :)
On a positive note...at least this week 7 was full of fun and exiting things! Valentine's day! Froyo! A valentine made just for me by my awesome husband! Mom came to town.
On the title card I used one of the foldable journal cards to write down some more personal thoughts and then I secured it with a cute paper clip. One of the journal cards I made by myself...its the aqua one...and I love that I placed the lines vertically. I think it adds some fun to the album. I used a lot of Martha's labels this week!
In the second part of my week, the highlights were my new instax camera (LOVE THAT!) and the arrival of Elle's new baby Pippa. We were so excited to be at the hospital when she arrived and meet her in the first few minutes of life. Also, as you can see, I ate a wonderful Pink Cookie! I also did some organizing with my mom and including the business card from Storables. And yes, there is that lovely pregnancy test for all to see.
To end this post on happy note, the gal who wrote the blog post that I linked is now pregnant again! She is 11 weeks pregnant now, even though she lost her first in December! This is very encouraging news. :)
Soon I will post weeks 8 and 9, as soon as I get them photographed.
I was inspired by this post to just be honest about life and talk about the good and the bad.
Week 7 of this year I got a positive pregnancy test (yay!) after two or three negative ones. Unfortunately this last week I had a miscarriage. I know this may sound way too public and exposing, but I am not upset that I documented and will remember this little short term pregnancy. Matty and I were pretty attached to the little poppy seed growing inside me.
I don't think there is anything wrong about talking about it. I am glad I told people that I was pregnant because I had so many people to lean on when I found out it wasn't going well! I am so, so grateful for my awesome girls (You know who you are.) :)
On a positive note...at least this week 7 was full of fun and exiting things! Valentine's day! Froyo! A valentine made just for me by my awesome husband! Mom came to town.
On the title card I used one of the foldable journal cards to write down some more personal thoughts and then I secured it with a cute paper clip. One of the journal cards I made by myself...its the aqua one...and I love that I placed the lines vertically. I think it adds some fun to the album. I used a lot of Martha's labels this week!
In the second part of my week, the highlights were my new instax camera (LOVE THAT!) and the arrival of Elle's new baby Pippa. We were so excited to be at the hospital when she arrived and meet her in the first few minutes of life. Also, as you can see, I ate a wonderful Pink Cookie! I also did some organizing with my mom and including the business card from Storables. And yes, there is that lovely pregnancy test for all to see.To end this post on happy note, the gal who wrote the blog post that I linked is now pregnant again! She is 11 weeks pregnant now, even though she lost her first in December! This is very encouraging news. :)
Soon I will post weeks 8 and 9, as soon as I get them photographed.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
For the Love of Dessert
I'm glad everyone liked my collage from yesterday. I truly do love coffee and take every opportunity to to snap a photo, especially when beautiful latte art is concerned!
Maybe I should also mention that almost all of these photos are from the last year of my life. If I went back farther, I would probably find many more. :)
That said, here is my second collage!
Its all about dessert! There is quite the variety...cake...cupcakes...chocolate. I had no idea that I was so regular at whipping out my camera and taking photos of my dessert at restaurants. I use my cell phone a lot, but as my friends can attest, I often tote my SLR to any random restaurant for dinner.
Collages like these make me very, very happy that I take tons and tons of photos. :)
I got so addicted to collage making last night, that I also made one for Matt that depicts all of his biking from last year. Again, so glad I have photos!! I will share the biking collage soon! (We should call this collage week...ha!)
Maybe I should also mention that almost all of these photos are from the last year of my life. If I went back farther, I would probably find many more. :)
That said, here is my second collage!
Its all about dessert! There is quite the variety...cake...cupcakes...chocolate. I had no idea that I was so regular at whipping out my camera and taking photos of my dessert at restaurants. I use my cell phone a lot, but as my friends can attest, I often tote my SLR to any random restaurant for dinner.
Collages like these make me very, very happy that I take tons and tons of photos. :)
I got so addicted to collage making last night, that I also made one for Matt that depicts all of his biking from last year. Again, so glad I have photos!! I will share the biking collage soon! (We should call this collage week...ha!)
For the Love of Coffee
I had a great idea inspired by this blog:
(If you click on the collage, you can see it larger!)
When I look through my Picassa albums, its pretty clear that I love to take photos of certain things! I have another collage I will share soon. This is so much fun, I might just keep doing this!
Since I'm in a lot of these photos, I know that I handed the photo to Matt and said "Here take a picture of me with this coffee!" What a good sport. ;)
(If you click on the collage, you can see it larger!)When I look through my Picassa albums, its pretty clear that I love to take photos of certain things! I have another collage I will share soon. This is so much fun, I might just keep doing this!
Since I'm in a lot of these photos, I know that I handed the photo to Matt and said "Here take a picture of me with this coffee!" What a good sport. ;)
New Health Goals
I need to lose weight!!!
This is a common phrase that's heard around our house. Unfortunately, at the moment, its true.
I am not extremely fat. But I have gained a few pounds recently.
I am a huge believer in getting those pounds OFF before they become lots of pounds.
Lately I have been brainstorming how I am going to lose a little weight. I'd like to use some of the principles from the Paleo diet, but not ALL of them. I'd also like to eat "Clean." I definitely need to incorporate more veggies into my diet, THAT is clear.
I am also back to the gym full time. Its been a little while since I've been a 7-days-a-week work out-oholic. Now its time to get back into that groove! When I exercise more, I am a lot more happy!
Another goal is to spend more time walking. So far this week I have walked around Green Lake three times, and plan to walk again on Thursday. Its wonderfully relaxing exercise, and a great way to get outside when I normally would just curl up on the couch and drink cocoa. I love to start my day with a good (preferably sunny) walk!
An idea is churning around in my brain. That idea is RUN A MARATHON! I haven't committed or signed up for anything yet, but the idea is getting more and more inspiring. My half marathon is in a few more weeks, so I would just continue the training and should be ready within a couple of months. The problem is finding and PAYING for an expensive race, especially with all the late fees that incur when you sign up within a couple months of the race. The Rock&Roll marathon is $140! Most other races are cheaper, but they are destination races that would require some $$ to get to. The San Juan marathon is sounding pretty inviting...wouldn't mind hanging out in Friday Harbor!
Anyway, I know this post is long winded. I just wanted to get out a few thoughts. I hope to update here once a week about my health status and progress! Wish me luck!
This is a common phrase that's heard around our house. Unfortunately, at the moment, its true.
I am not extremely fat. But I have gained a few pounds recently.
I am a huge believer in getting those pounds OFF before they become lots of pounds.
Lately I have been brainstorming how I am going to lose a little weight. I'd like to use some of the principles from the Paleo diet, but not ALL of them. I'd also like to eat "Clean." I definitely need to incorporate more veggies into my diet, THAT is clear.
I am also back to the gym full time. Its been a little while since I've been a 7-days-a-week work out-oholic. Now its time to get back into that groove! When I exercise more, I am a lot more happy!
Another goal is to spend more time walking. So far this week I have walked around Green Lake three times, and plan to walk again on Thursday. Its wonderfully relaxing exercise, and a great way to get outside when I normally would just curl up on the couch and drink cocoa. I love to start my day with a good (preferably sunny) walk!
An idea is churning around in my brain. That idea is RUN A MARATHON! I haven't committed or signed up for anything yet, but the idea is getting more and more inspiring. My half marathon is in a few more weeks, so I would just continue the training and should be ready within a couple of months. The problem is finding and PAYING for an expensive race, especially with all the late fees that incur when you sign up within a couple months of the race. The Rock&Roll marathon is $140! Most other races are cheaper, but they are destination races that would require some $$ to get to. The San Juan marathon is sounding pretty inviting...wouldn't mind hanging out in Friday Harbor!
Anyway, I know this post is long winded. I just wanted to get out a few thoughts. I hope to update here once a week about my health status and progress! Wish me luck!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Pattern Paper
Today I sorted pattern paper. I LOVE pattern paper. Its a true love and addiction! These pattern papers that I sorted are all from past Studio Calico kits and they are all WHOLE! I also have a ton of other paper so I was surprised to go through all these kits and find and sort the whole papers from the kits.
Aren't they pretty?
These are the papers of a girl who certainly doesn't need to buy any more scrapbook supplies EVER.
Some of the papers I never used because they are too "special." Some of them I just lost track of or never found the perfect place to use them. I hope that organizing them by color will help me cut into them and use them at last.
After all, beautiful pattern paper is more beautiful in an album than sitting in my lap in a row. (Hmmm...maybe they are equally beautiful!)
Here are the backs in the same order. Interestingly, some of the patterns are still somewhat look like a rainbow.
Thanks for looking! This is the highlight of my day. :)
Aren't they pretty?
These are the papers of a girl who certainly doesn't need to buy any more scrapbook supplies EVER.
Some of the papers I never used because they are too "special." Some of them I just lost track of or never found the perfect place to use them. I hope that organizing them by color will help me cut into them and use them at last.
After all, beautiful pattern paper is more beautiful in an album than sitting in my lap in a row. (Hmmm...maybe they are equally beautiful!)
Here are the backs in the same order. Interestingly, some of the patterns are still somewhat look like a rainbow.
Thanks for looking! This is the highlight of my day. :)
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