6|11|2010

Another great mail day this week. Received this card from our dear friend Linda. Thank you for your kind words and all the congratulations!

Received my order from www.scrapbookpictures.com with the pages & prints from the Week In The Life project from a few weeks ago. I was so excited, I had the pages placed in protectors and into my Project Life album within 30 minutes. This was one of the most rewarding projects I have ever completed...key word here is completed! I'd love to share it with you if you pop by for a visit sometime.

And Jana dropped off the Pink Paislee kit she picked up for me. The products are adorable, can't wait to do something with the houndstooth papers and canvas album. Thanks Jana for taking care of this and delivering it to me, can't wait to play!

More...Week In The Life Project

This project is almost complete and ready to send into www.scrapbookpictures.com for printing...so excited to see it all come together. Here's a look at page two of each day.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

'Week In The Life' Project ROCKED!

Doing my own version of Ali Edwards' 'Week In The Life' project was so rewarding! May 3rd - 9th was when I choose to give this a try and it was so much fun...our whole family joined in and played along. This process was all about capturing those little moments that occur every single day, that we often take for granted. It really slowed down my thoughts about our everyday life and allowed me to recognize things I may not have before.

The first day took a bit of getting used to, remembering the camera, figuring out what to document, using the self timer. But I was hooked on day two, taking way more photos than day one and getting right into showing what represents our daily lives.

I decided to follow Ali's templates for putting the project together. This was my first attempt at digital scrapbooking, and I have to admit, I really enjoyed it! I'm going to place these 8.5 x 11" pages (4 per day of the week) in my Project Life album when finished.

This project was so cool (still coming together, promise to share finished pages once I complete them), I think I'll attempt this twice a year. It will be so interesting to look back on the details of what a Week In The Life is like for our family throughout the years. My only regret is that I didn't start this sooner, it would have been really cool to compare a week from living in the city to now.

5|9|2010

Week In The Life: SUNDAY

Happy Mothers Day!

This Mama had a great day today.

Started with my first-ever breakfast in bed

followed by a relaxing day with our family.

Drove down to the river to hike around,

took some photos with the kids.

Had family supper at Mom & Dads,

ended the evening with family movie night.

I felt very blessed & loved today!

5|8|2010

Week In The Life: SATURDAY

Today was so special for our little family. We met up at this location with Calgary photographer Nathan Elson (he's originally from the Estevan area) for a photoshoot. When I heard Nate was coming to town, I booked a session with him to capture our family of four...since we will soon be a family of five. It was a great experience! I always love to hang with other photogs and it was fun to sit back and play the client for a change. The best part was NO grumbling from any of my family members...that was a nice treat! Can't wait to see the photos.

5|7|2010

Week In The Life: FRIDAY

I love my Mommy daughter days with Scarlett (when her brother is at school). Today we baked banana chip muffins and she was eager to help out in the kitchen. That's my little chef!

5|6|2010

Week In The Life: THURSDAY

The kids and I love when Cory pops home during his workday to check email or work in his office and freshen up his coffee.

5|5|2010

Week In The Life: WEDNESDAY

Mostly a quiet cozy day at home today since Ace is not feeling well. He caught croupe in the night and I was thankfully able to get him into the doctor today...he has tonsilitis. It was nice to catch up on some laundry and play with my kiddos.

5|4|2010

Week In The Life: TUESDAY

Today the kids headed to daycare while I had a day to work at home.

I was able to get alot done:

- tidied our home

- enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant with Cory

- picked out some gorgeous flowers at the grocery store

- caught up on some office work

- visited Cory's jobsite

- wished a friend Happy Birthday

- came across a tire fire in a field

- made chicken, peas and mashed potatoes for family supper

5|3|2010

Week In The Life: MONDAY

Trip to Regina with Ace to get his hearing checked. Left Oxbow at 8am and arrived back at 5pm, with lots of city shopping in between. It's our reality now to have to travel distances for medical appointments. It was great to spend the day with Ace, just the two of us!