Project Life 2013: Week 24

I love action packed weeks and Week 24 was just that!

Monday is Beaver Night, and the kids were painting their homemade robot’s. Tom is very proud of his and couldn’t bring himself to paint it. It is now being used as a moneybox.

Tuesday saw Tom’s school (Fir) class perform their class assembly. It showcased a lot of their work and knowledge they had gained over the past year in class. Tom has a part at the beginning welcoming us to their assembly. He looked very proud. He also loved learning the songs.

Wednesday saw them off to the Nottingham Tennis Centre for coaching. They came home very proud of their new racquets and balls.

Thursday we enjoyed Cornflake Tart for pudding. It’s not something I would buy in a restaurant, but it’s one of the Nottingham puddings/traditions that I am getting used to.

Friday was Thomas’s friend Jessica’s 5th birthday. Another sunny day saw us enjoying a BBQ with our friends.

Saturday included a bit of hanging out and housework at home while the boys went on a bike ride.

Sunday was Fathers Day. Phil has breakfast in bed, followed by Geochacing in Arnold. We found a few, but some were very difficult to find – we will go back soon and try again. Lots of fun. :)

 
 
My favourite picture of the week is the daddy and son hug on Fathers Day. I love the fact that Toms favourite cuddly toy is also in the picture.
 
 
My other favourite picture was of the blue tit’s nesting in our house. We had seen them on the bird table and fence but they are very nervous birds. To get the photos I spent an hour hiding under our washing line, waiting patiently. I wonder how many babies they had?
 
 

 
Useful facts of the week……..My week goes from Monday to Sunday, this week: 10th June 2013 to 17th June.

 
I’m using a combination of:
Camera phone and Canon Isis 115 camera.  Ratio: 6:9 (another week for the old camera).
Tesco printed photos v Epson home printing.
I’m using Project Life Album by Becky Higgins and Page Protectors A
I also used a freebie card from A Vegas Girl at Heart which I wrote the key bits about the week on. Thanks for sharing!
 

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Thank you for looking. x

 

 

Project Life 2013: Week 23

Another week completed I am catching up slowly.

Week 23 saw the official start of Summer – our first BBQ and evening meal enjoyed outside on the patio. Days just don’t get much better than this. Our week was pretty normal – we are just enjoying more sunshine. At the moment I’m also loving the flowers and baby birds in the garden.
Week 23 double page

Page 1 – BBQ Time

Page 2 – Saturday: Dukeries Rally, and
Sunday: A small walk followed by a rare relaxing in the garden.
 
 

Useful facts of the week……..

My week goes from Monday to Sunday, this week: 3rd June 2013 to 9th June.

I’m using a combination of:

Camera phone and Canon Isis 115 camera.  Ratio: 3:10 (another week for the old camera).

Tesco printed photos v Epson home printing.
I’m using Project Life Album by Becky Higgins and Page Protectors A
I also used a freebie card from Crashnotes, and the June month card was from Leslie Miller. Thanks for sharing!
 

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.


Thank you for looking. x

 

 

Project Life 2013: Week 22

It’s the May Half Term holidays. We had so much fun in Norfolk camping this year it was really, really hard picking out my favourite pictures from each day. I have included a little picture and some writing about each different adventure.
Monday was Bank Holiday so we headed to the beach at Wells next the Sea.
Tuesday was the first cloudy day, we but still had fun at Sherringham.
Wednesday our friends went home so we had a look around a wet Cromer before taking a 4 mile walk along the beach and back, then enjoying fish and chips on the seafront.
 
Thursday was geocaching, and a walk around the Felbrigg Hall National Trust estate.
Friday was a fun day at Thrigby Hall Zoo.
It a small wildlife park, but very friendly and no rushing around.
Tom loved the baby monkeys and was amazed by the size of the crocodiles.
Saturday was homeward bound where the weather was warm, so washing time.
Sunday was fun in the garden enjoying the sunshine again.
Tom also had his first game of kwik cricket which he loved.

I’ve included a page with leaflets like the campsite and Thrigby Hall, but I would be willing to take this out if my album gets too full.

Useful facts of the week……..
My week goes from Monday to Sunday, this week: 27th May to 2nd June 2013.
I have managed to catch up on the last 3 weeks. See Week 20 & Week 21. I know I am behind but I am trying to give myself some time to try and catch up a little more. I even saw Tom having a look at the 3 weeks I’ve just completed and commentating on the photos.. That’s when I know I am loving this. :) :)

I’m using a combination of:

  • Camera phone and Canon Isis 115 camera.  Ratio: 10:15 (more Canon photos this week due to being on holiday. Have you noticed the duplicate. I will replace the 4×6 photos as soon as I’ve got some more pictures developed in Tesco’s!!
  • Tesco printed photos v Epson home printing.
  • I’m using Project Life Album by Becky Higgins and Page Protectors A


I will be posting a link on The Mom Creative website this week Tuesday 23rd July. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Thank you for looking. x 

Project Life 2013: Week 21

Half Term holidays start this week – so lets go.

Page 1 shows that spring has arrived. Tom has a sleep over at school,
but comes home early as he doesn’t want to leave his mummy and daddy alone at home.
Our new camping mattress arrives – it’s fab. :) 

Page 2 is the start of our holidays – yehhhhh.
 
Saturday is spent travelling to the campsite in Norfolk (Woodhill Park near Cromer) and exploring the area. There is something special about spending time at the beach watching the waves. I loved it on Saturday evening as the boys went running down to the beach. First they rolled up their trousers, then took them off all-together to jump the waves. Magic.
 
Sunday was a day in Great Yarmouth and the beach. We even found a local park, the kids loved exploring the different play equipment.
For tea we enjoyed a lovely BBQ back at the campsite.

When the sun set the views over the campsite was lovely.  Me and Phil came here about 10 years ago and we would definitely come back again.
 

Project Life 2013: Week 20

Week 20 fun and activities….
 
Page 1 shows a bit of the day to day. I especially love the Granny Moore cuddle.
Despite the lovely sunshine, a few heavy rain showers were about.

Page 2 shows us yet another busy weekend. I loved celebrating my friends
40th birthday, where does the time go?
Phil also visited Liverpool for the day on Sunday while Tom and I finished off homework.

 

Project Life 2013: Week 19

What a nightmare, I’ve got some photos printed from Tesco. However I’ve managed to miss this week out completely.

I will have to come back and complete this week a bit later :( frustrating for me when I tend to work in a chronological order. Here’s my sketch layout for now….

 

Project Life 2013: Catchup

Well I’m over 2 months behind. Where does the time go??
We’ve had some nice adventures over the time and I’m going to try and document them as good as I can.

I’ve got some of the 4×6 photos developed, so I just need to fill in the gaps….wish me luck.

Project Life 2013: Week 18

WOW that’s another week finished, phew!!! Being up to date is such a good motivation.

Its been a fun filled week. School and work was the usual, but this week gave us a little look at spring ahead.
double page

Page 1 shows us our normal everyday. Phil and Tom playing after work/school. The spring and sunshine. Tom enjoying beavers on Monday and the badges he has been awarded. 

Page 1

 

Page 2 shows us the fun we have at the weekend.

Saturday was about buying a new trailer for our car and visiting the Nottingham Contemporary. They had some of the children’s work from Nottingham Schools. They also had some children friendly fun… try drawing a picture without taking your pen off the paper. Tom drew a boat.

Sunday we visited Drayton Manor for the day to celebrate Bradley’s Birthday. We had birthday cake and lots of laughter and fun. Tom’s favourite ride was G Force, which is one of the parks Thrill Rides, and travels at a speed of 70kmp. The park was open until 6.30pm so we had lots of fun and even the sun came out for a bit. On the way home we stopped at Frankie and Bennys for tea.

My favouriate photos of the week are:
Tom and Phil playing with the micro machines and blowing out birthday candle at teatime.

Useful facts of the week……..
My week goes from Monday to Sunday, this week: 29th April to 5th May 2013.

I’m using a combination of:
  • Camera phone and Canon Isis 115 camera.  Ratio: 8:3
  • Tesco printed photos v Epson home printing.
  • I’m using Project Life Album by Becky Higgins and Page Protectors A

I will be posting a link on The Mom Creative website. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Thank you for looking. x
 

Page Maps Competition: Top Trumps Game

My sister-in-law sent me a link to a competition on the website Page Maps. I’m always up for a challenge!!!

I love the sketches and ideas in Page Maps and often save them for future inspiration.
Today Liz, Clare and myself met up to scrap our pictures based on the sketch below:
I thought I would scrap something we have done during this year (2013)……..

Back in February we spent a day in London at the Natural History Museum with our friend Nigel. After a few hours looking around we left and walked through the Knightsbridge area on our way to a restaurant for tea. The boys spotted some fab super cars on the road. Tom decided we could all play real life Top Trumps. We passed Mercedes, Ferrari’s, Aston Martin’s to name a few.  When the boys spotted the Yellow Lamborghini, well i’m not sure who was more excited?!? He he – we had a fun day.

This is my take on the design, and I have to admit i’m pleased! I decided to turn the sketch 90 degrees around.
Some of the supplies I have used are:
  • Echo Park Paper – Dots and Stripes
  • Core Color – Stormy Gray
  • Bo Bunny – Back to Basis
  • Top Trumps Card – Cool Cars
  • Tyre Marks – made with black ink and Tom’s toy car wheels.
  • Tesco – Craft Foam Stickers
  • Stickers – various own stock
  • Photos – printed at home

I loved this challenge – thanks for the inspiration Page Maps and enjoy your anniversary.


My sister Clare’s page can be found here.
My sister-in-law’s Liz’s page can be found here.

Please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for looking. x

Project Life 2013: Week 17

Phew I’m really pleased that I’ve completed another week. Just 2 more left to get upto date.

I have to admit It’s not been hard to catch up. Stay focused and keep recording your everyday in a book to help jog your memory, and try to keep your pages clean and neat to make it easier and quicker. x

Double Page

Page 1 gives you the day to day activities. I thought it would also be fun to include some of Tom’s favourite words of the month. Where do they get them from??

 Page 1


It’s nice to have some colour back into my pages. and I especially love the picture of Phil and myself that Tom took in a nearby pub. We had been out finding some more geocaches and was to tired to cook – what an excuse!!

Page 2

My two favourite pictures of the week are:

Tom playing with his micro-machines… and….

Tom helping Aunty Clare to blow our her Birthday candles.
 
 
Useful facts of the week……..


My week goes from Monday to Sunday, this week: 22nd April to 28th April 2013.

I’m using a combination of:
  • Camera phone and Canon Isis 115 camera.  Ratio: 8:5
  • Tesco printed photos v Epson home printing.
  • I’m using Project Life Album by Becky Higgins and Page Protectors A
  • This weeks paper is from one of my favourite designers K&Company.

I will be posting a link on The Mom Creative website  on Tuesday 21st May. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Thank you for looking. x