Make your Blog a book!

So I was perusing digishoptalk today and someone posted a link I have been looking for! It's a company that changes your blog into a book. The thing that I love the most about it, is that this sort of takes care of two birds with one stone. I can blog/journal...well, at least the highlights, and then get it into a family book! It makes me so happy! I like digi scrapping because I think it really captures the moments in our lives that are interesting and beautiful, but I tend to put a lot of "other" stuff on my blog...things I'm into, funny antidotes about the kids, etc.

So tired of me rambling about it, and just want the link....lol. Here is it http://www.blurb.com/create/book/blogbook . Check it out and tell me what you think!

Pioneer Day and Lola's B-day Party

In Utah, we have a Pioneer Day celebration on the 24th of July. I've never really celebrated it before (mostly because I only lived in Utah as an undergrad), but we had a great time going to the parade and having a bbq with friends and family. Here are some of the highlights:


water balloon toss with Liz and Caroline (me and Siri).


Felicity doing a lot of wandering around (and generally having a great time) at the bbq


My two angels! (Flissa has her bottle because she was almost ready for bed)



Siri's obsession with Bob and Judy's Sugar Plum Princess and fairy dolls (yes, she took these pictures)


Watching the fireworks


Making "snakes" (Siri's favorite part!)

And because I have been a slacker (and didn't post these ON Pioneer Day), I also have photos of Lola's Birthday Party from last night. It was at Nate and Michelle's house and was SO fun! The first part was outside...there was a huge wind storm that can in and blew away napkins, plates, chips...I even chased after a sack and got made fun of (I couldn't really tell if I was going to really get it or not, so I kept stopping then chasing...you can imagine how ridiculous I looked).

I can't believe Lola is 2! Happy Birthday Lola!


Felicity with flower in her hair and lay


The birthday girl!


Siri posing for the camera




Tim and Jack


I feel like this is the face I got from her every time I snapped a picture!


Baily and Lola

Lazy Days of Summer

Here's a sneak peak of things to come! The Lazy Days collection will be out in a couple of weeks. Be sure to keep an eye out for this vintage line! It's going to be beautiful!

Decor8 Giveaway

I just saw that on http://www.decor8.blogspot.com there is a giveaway going on...there is some REALLY awesome stuff and I totally adore this blog! Go check it out! I know it means less of chance for me but,l holy cow, it is great stuff! I want everyone to get a chance at it! Get motivated to be creative! Here are a couple of the photos. Feel free to go and see more pics!

SWATCHES Kits

Now you cen get the Swatches paper packs and elements in kits! They also happen to be on sale so check them out at Digi Nirvana! Here's a sampling:

Swatches Layout

Here's a new layout I just finished using the new swatches line at Digi Nirvana. Credits:Swatches Collection: Frame Elements, Mary Paper Pack, Mary Elements, swirl from Bess Elements all from http://www.diginirvana.com/zen_cart/store

My Minds Eye

So I was with my friend Jen B. (Art Director at My Minds Eye) yesterday and she gave me a peek at the new line at My Minds Eye (that's a scrapbooking company for all you non-scrappers out there). Holy cow, it is BEAUTIFUL. They have all these gorgeous elements with glitter letters and glitter paper. Normally, I am not a "glitter" person, but she COMPLETELY converted me! The stuff is fabulous and will be showing at the CHA conference this weekend. If you want to peek at the lines, look here: mymindseye.com.

It's pretty awesome to look at on the Internet, but wait until you HOLD the stuff! It is awesome!

SWATCHES Giveaway!

Hey all! Theresa is giving away parts of the swatches collection today at DigiShopTalk and Digi Nirvana's Forum (in the Happy Place). You should take a look and give it a try when you get a chance! It's free to sign up in the forum and there are giveaways every week.

Happy Scrapbooking! More of the SWATCHES COLLECTION to come!

99 cent SALE

Hi everyone! Digi nirvana is having a 99 cent sale starting Monday July 14 and ending Wednesday July 16! Be sure to check it out! Tons of items will be included in this sale including kits, paper packs, elements, and alphas!

The Digi Scrap Club

Hi ladies! For anyone I have talked to about starting a Digi Scrap Club, I have two new polls up for you guys to answer! Take a look and we will talk! If you have any other suggestions on the Digi Scrap Club, be sure to post them here! The first one will be at my house and I will give a tutorial on Adobe Photoshop Elements at the beginning for everyone just getting started! Bring your laptap!

Fourth of July

We had a great fourth of July! We went to Kaysville to be with family and check out the water parade. We then had a quiet BBQ at Mary's house and walked to the Sugarhouse fireworks (If I had any idea it was going to be a mile there and back...I don't know if I would have agreed!).

here's some pics!

Flissa and her second cousin Austin getting in the pool clothing and all!



Siri, cold and wet.

Uncle Nate, cousin Lola, Siri and Flissa and fireworks!