Christmas video

Hello there. This year Shane and I decided to send out a little video with pictures of the kids instead of Christmas cards. We have family out of town who don't get to see the kids often so we thought that it would be a fun way to wish everyone Merry Christmas and update them on how much the kids have grown. Next year I am hoping to be on top of things and send out both cards and another video but for now everyone will have to be happy with this:

I hope that all of you are enjoying your families and traditions as you prepare for the coming holidays. Don't forget to enjoy the ordinary daily activities that are so easy to overlook as we get stressed out about getting the shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, cards etc ready. Take time to enjoy each others' company during all the hustle and bustle. Have a great night. Thanks for stopping by.

The Party was a Success!

Hello. I hope that everyone out there in blogland had a great weekend. Yesterday we had Chloe's birthday party with her friends. We went to the local recreation centre and had a sports spectacular party. The kids got to play games in the gym for an hour and then we spent an hour in a party room, dancing, snacking, and doing crafts. Everyone had a good time. Chloe wasn't quite herself. She was quiet and had some aches and pains which slowed her down a little in the gym. I think that she is fighting off a cold or something. I hope she gets over it before her actual birthday next weekend. Here are some photos of the highlights of the party.

I stayed up way too late on Friday night getting things finished up for the loot bags. I decided to make personalized notebooks for the girls (which I had ready at the beginning of the week). Then at the last minute I got the brilliant idea to make each of them a personalized ornament for their Christmas trees. I shouldn't have left that until the last minute (note to self... come up with these ideas weeks ahead of time). They almost didn't get completed but in the end I ended up coming back to them and finishing them up. I am glad that I stuck with it. I am pleased with how they turned out.

Well, it is late so I am going to head off to bed. We are moving things around in the house to make room for the tree. As part of it we are moving my craft room (which we planned on doing, just not right now). I am going to need the energy to move all of my things.

Have a great night. Thanks for stopping by.

Mojo Monday card on Wednesday

I finally got my card done for this week's Mojo Monday sketch (#167). I used this sketch to get one of my Christmas cards done. I am really behind on my cards since I have been spending my time getting things ready for Chloe's birthday party this week.

Anyway, back to the sketch! I decided to use the square sketch for my card. The focal image is another Stamping Bella one. Other than the stamp, everything else used on the card are pieces from my stash (I am trying to use up the old stuff before buying the newer supplies). Here is the card.

In other news, I am starting my December Daily album today (even though the foundation is not yet 100% complete). We are also getting quite a bit of snow for the 1st day of December. It makes it feel more like the holidays are coming. The kids have enjoyed playing in it.

I hope every one's week is going well. Time to go and get dinner started for the kids (and me--I am starving tonight). Don't forget to tune into the House of 3 web show tonight. It should be a great one, the teasers look amazing. 

Bye for now. Thanks for stopping by.