I Love my Life

Some days, lunch consists of cereal in tupperware because there aren't any bowls clean;

Eating in jammies because there's no good reason not to.

Yesterday, Zoe and I got to spend the whole day together.

We went out for a little retail therapy, glitter nail polish for us both.

Saw a flick, Gnomeo & Juliet.

I was thinking this afternoon how fleeting this time is.

I took a video of Zoe and I having a dance party the other day, because I know while ridiculous now, She won't be that little person for much longer.

and while this move has been hard and challenging, a had me pinned in between a rock and a hard place at certain times...

I Love my Life, right now.

(cereal in tupperware included.)



Much love on a snowy Sunday!

XOXO,

Holly & CO.

Pretty Baby

Who can resist a chubby-cheeked, sweet baby?

Not me!

Aly was sweet enough to let me scrap some photos of baby Nora.

I picked up some of American Crafts new line, Hello Sunshine at Porter's

 and this was a perfect occasion to use it. 

I fell in love with this brown paper, it reminds me of my grandmother's peonies.

I wanted to make the flowers pop, so I alternated stitching the centers and adding some small jewels.

I really like the way they turned out.

This one was made with Studio Calico's Feb. Kit, Candy Shoppe (which is all sold out)

minus the thickers for the title.

We got a bunch of snow last night, meaning today, we are all curled up in sweaters and eating :)

I did go get my diet coke this morning though.

Stay Warm!

XOXO,

Holly & CO.

Needing Some Sunshine

It's been cold and snowy here lately, putting my in kind of a slump. 

Zoe and I picked out some flowers to brighten up the house a bit.

I love them.

It's amazing what a small bouquet of flowers can do for a room.

This pretty little face has been giving me a hard time, more than usual.

I think that's contributing to my slump.

I'm getting easily frustrated and feeling my patience wear thin, coupled with tears and time-outs.

Sigh, this too shall pass.

Although we did have a lot of fun yesterday painted some Mickey pictures we got in a little easter kit. Zoe was really feeling the purple :)

and last but certainly not least, I'm excited to share my Polka Dot Whimsy Feb Kit Layouts!

These first two were made with the main kit, Moments & Wishes,

The colors went so well with these pictures I had been saving.

 and the last was made with the add-on, Kiss Me.

 I'm in LOVE with the colored masking tape. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it once I saw it!

and I still have so much left!

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

                                

New Fave

A new favorite layout!

I really had fun making this layout, I got my hands dirty.

Misting, inking, pen details, jewels, etc...

My sister Jenni and I are always exchanging the little funny things our kids say, and she keeps telling me to write them down, so I did.

Today, my parents came up from Utah for the day. We took them to all the hot spots in our 5-mile town.

1. Porter's amazing craft store

2. Gringo's for lunch

3. The Craze for some gaming and chatting

4. The Cupcake Cafe for dessert.

Oh and don't worry, I didn't forget the pictures of the cupcakes :)

Grasshopper is my new favorite.

It's nice to live close enough to be able to see them every few weeks instead of months.

We had a nice visit and they returned home this evening.

I got my Polka Dot Whimsy Feb. Kits yesterday and I've already done two layouts.

I'll make sure to post them soon.

I seriously LOVE the valentine add-on kit. Just AWESOME!!!

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

On a roll..

Seriously, I've been trying to sit down and blog for 3 days now...sigh....finally getting to it.

Nothing in particular keeping me from blogging, just getting distracted.

First, I have to brag a bit. I've started to dabble in couponing...just dabble, and I was able to save $47 this past week at the grocery store. I'm super excited! I'm hoping I can get better and better at it and be able to build up our pantry again. 

Ok, I'm gonna brag again, Ryan got a 96% on his math test last week! and with corrections he turned the 96% into a 101%. I'm so proud of my hard working hubby. 

Next, I've been scrapping....a lot. 

I didn't get any publication requests for this month so I was bumming a bit last week and didn't scrap much.

But lots of fun new pictures of Zoe helped get me back in the groove.

Seriously feeling the pink lately. 

Oh recap of our Valentine's Day, we ordered a pizza and watched a movie. Not cooking was gift enough :) With me being gone all weekend and Ryan stuck at home doing homework, all gifts/cards/etc would have been last minute anyway, so we just spent the evening together. But I did get cupcakes :)

I think I might be a tad addicted :)

Definitely looking forward to the weekend. This has been a long week.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

We're Back!

Zoe and I came back home yesterday.

And waiting for me (besides a sparkling clean house and happy hubby) was my Studio Calico Kit! 

I've had these photos printed for a week and was so excited to make them into a page.

I used this page as an inspiration. 

Zoe was so excited about her party at school, she couldn't wait to get out the door.

It was so cute, her whole class was dressed in red and hearts, I think a class picture would be adorable.

I'm excited to give Zoe her Valentine, I can't wait to see her reaction.

Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Last minute decision

A couple days ago, we made a last minute decision, to come visit my parents, well, just Zoe & I.



We drove down here last night and I'm so happy we took a mini vacation just Zoe and me.



Today we got to go to lunch with my sister, Natalie, who works close by.

 Then my Mom and Zoe made Valentine's cookies and I got some sweet pictures. (pun intended)

I had to leave last night before my 2 scrapbooking kits arrived so there will be lots of scrapping when I get home. I'm totally bummed because I thought I'd at least get to open them before I had to leave but at least now I have presents when I get there :).

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!



XOXO,



Holly & Co.