Project Life, Week 1 (Jan. 1-8)

There are some seriously BEAUTIFUL Project Life pages out there.  Just hop on Twitter or Pinterest and do a search for Project Life and be prepared to get blown away. I am just gonna concentrate on getting my album DONE. LOL!
Again, I am not doing a picture everyday. Mine will be more of an overview of our week.

My album is 8.5x11, so the page protectors I found have a little pocket on the side (approx. 2x4) that will
be perfect for fun little labels.

 As you can see, I am not going for DT level creations here! LOL, Just for "gitten er done"!

I am loving this so far. This is exactly what I want. To capture the little moments that would not make it onto a full-size layout.

Reason #565

Reason #565 why I love this guy. Football games ALL OVER the t.v., and this is how he chooses to spend his time.

She Has a Great Eye

I read books, stalk websites, and practice, practice, practice taking pictures. Then lament over my underwhelming results. My 17 year old, Alyssa, just picks up the camera, lines it up, and snaps away:

I love how she does not overthink, compare or second guess herself. She just takes pictures of what she likes. I could learn a thing or two from her.

Project Life

Here is the title page for my Project Life album for 2012. I am so excited to begin. I have recently lost a bit of my scrapbook "mojo" and I hope this will help jumpstart it. I had gotten into the rut of scrapping the big events, ie. birthdays, vacations ect.... I have missed alot of our little, everyday stories.

I am keeping this very loose and NOT doing a 365 project. I will tell the stories and details of our week. I look forward to USING my scrap supplies, and trying techniques on a 4x6 canvas. And most importantly, remembering the small details that make up this wonderful life.

I scrapbook to document; which in turn leads me to examine how I live my life. Here is to a new year for our family told in pictures and stories.

Okay, So My Resolution This Year is......

To, PERHAPS blog on a somewhat consistent basis! LOL

Ok, here goes nothing. It is going to be all about Project Life for me this year. For the past few months or so, traditional scrapbook layouts have left me feeling uninspired. I love looking at and collecting little bits of life and looking at the, overall, big picture of my life. The old adage, that life speeds up the older you get is so true. Whenever I document my life, it seems to slow it down a bit and gives me a chance to examine it, mull it over, absorb it and appreciate it more. I am so very blessed in this life of mine.

Here is to capturing it consistently in 2012!

I have decided to do my album in the 8.5x11 size. I am not going to do the traditional "picture a day" format. I am going with the flow so to speak! LOL I plan to capture a week at a time with whatever pictures I get and do lots of journaling and lots of collecting bits of life. Receipts, notes, school papers ect...I know whenever I stumble across childhood treasures I look for things like that. (How much did my Cher doll cost anyway?)

I am excited for a brand new year stretched out before me and all the wonderful possibilities it holds, I am excited for new projects, ideas, books to read, trips to take, new foods to try, watching my babies grow. I love it all and cannot wait to dive in!

Sketchy Thursdays, Challenge

Ok, the flowers he bought home must have made a big impression, because I did a layout about them! LOL

Here is my take on the November challenge. By the way, Sketchy Thursdays, is a fun website that will encourage your creativity and get you to actually USE your supplies, instead of hoard them. (Oh, is that just me??!! LOL)

This also encouraged me to use up the last of my "Dear Lizzy" line from American Crafts.

Reason #235

Reason #235 why I love Mr. Keith.

He bought them for no reason.
Love that man.