Nicole's New Room

Ponderosa, McCall, Idaho

First Day of School

Excuses

I really have no GOOD reason to not have posted sooner. But, I just wanted to give a few so that I could feel better about myself. Here is what has been occupying my time (in alphabetical order):

Couponing
Four Kids: school, piano, scouts, soccer, baseball, speech, preschool
Lapscrapping
Laundry
Making a headboard for Brendon's new room
Moving Blake from a crib to bed
Planning our trip to Disneyland
POTTY TRAINING!!!!
Preschool
Primary
PTA
Sewing Jen's baby bedding
Training for the Ragnar Relay
Trying to lose weight in my Biggest Loser Competition

So, there are my lame excuses. Here are a few of the pages I completed this weekend while I was lapscaping with my girlfriends.

ps: While I was posting these, I realized my journaling needs to be proofread and fixed. So don't judge me!

Thanks to Aimee and Janel for sharing some of your creative layouts!

Halloween 09

Halloween started off with an "Adult's Only" party. Joey and I would not classify ourselves as the dressing up type. Therefore, we struggle every year with a costume that we don't feel completely ridiculous in. This year, Joey raided the warehouse at work. Unfortunately, they only provided us with uniforms straight out of the 1800's. I guess the state police doesn't really want us impersonating an officer. But, these worked!

Brendon started middle school this year. I thought this would be a good year to make the break from costumes and trick or treating. He really didn't love the idea, but was a good sport. I did let him take Blake trick or treating and I told him he could have his candy. So don't worry, he isn't too deprived.

What do you get when your 2 year old decides to not take a nap on Halloween....

A Sneak Peak...

I took pictures of the kids yesterday. Unfortunately, the lighting wasn't great. It will take me a while to make some editing improvements. Here is a little taste...


The last week has been crazy busy...Hayden's birthday, Halloween parties, trunk or treat, costumes...Glad that Halloween is gone for another 365 days. Pictures to come...

Pumpkin Patch 09

The kids and I went out to the pumpkin patch yesterday while Joey was out hunting. It is our annual tradition, and we had a great time.