Tooty Ta

There is nothing like watching a bunch of first graders and their parents do a modern version of the chicken dance. DD had a class presentation last week and the began the festivities with a rendition of "Tooty Ta" .... hands together, butts out, etc. It was very very funny to watch. I was much too busy taking pictures to volunteer to get up there and do the crazy dance!

I couldn't wait to scrap the moment and I thought this sketch was the perfect launching point --



However, as you can see, I didn't stick with the sketch for too awfully long. I loved the idea of the circles so I stuck with the theme both with the paper choice as well as the punches. But when stuck a series of photos on the top and bottom, it just didn't seem quite right. So instead you got this....



Supplies: Cosmo Cricket patterned papers, Cosmo Cricket alpha, border stickers, and chipboard, Cooredinations/Cosmo textured cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock, Studio Calico packaging, Lily Bee rub-ons, LYB tag, Echo Park sticker, and misc paint and floss.

On Vacation

Kids are finally finished with school as of tomorrow! We had a fun weekend with lots of water balloon fights, baseball closing ceremonies (DS's team didn't win the big game but we are Super Proud of him and the other boys and they took home a 2nd place trophy), swimming with friends, and some scrapping to boot!

I have yet to take pictures of this weekend's creations... and some are for design work so I can't share them yet anyway but here is one from a few weeks ago after our trip to the Franklin Institute in Philly.



It is a mismosh of tags from K & Co, paper bits from 7G, and stamping with chalk coloring. It is certainly not my norm but was very fun to put together. DD loved the electricity exhibit and couldn't help but to keep "shocking" herself on Ben Franklin's key.

Weekend Update

What an exciting day of baseball! DS's team advanced to the Championship game with a 14 -7 win over the green team. While the final score doesn't reflect it, it was a nail biter of a game!! We were behind for the first half with a number of bloopers made by our team. Luckily they got their act together, settled down, and came back to take the lead in the fourth. DS had a couple of awesome plays! A double play in the third with a last minute catch and throw to first. Then later, an attempted catch, missed, but kept it together and made the throw for an out at second. Whew. I think I get more nervous and excited than the boys!! Wish them luck for the finals on Tuesday!!


With all of the baseball and end of school year activities, I really haven't had a lot of time to scrapbook. Outside of assignments and such, there just hasn't been time. I did manage to get this layout done last weekend. It is goodies from the 3 Scrappy Boys June trio as well as some October Afternoon 5 & Dime rub ons that can be found in the 3SB shop.
Of course, it has taken me all week to get the picture taken and get it posted! I have another layout sitting here that is 'placed' but not adhered. Maybe I will get to that tonight? I doubt it though....I got the July kit from Citrus Tree Studio and I can't wait to start working with it -- I am so excited to be guest designing for them next month!!

On Notice

Mr or Mrs Squirrel, I am herbey putting you on notice....you are not welcome in my home, nor are you welcome on my gutters or rooftop. I did not care for the 5:30am wake up call that you provided me yesterday. The scratching or chewing must stop! There are no acorns or nuts of any kind hidden in my downspouts. Please, take your things and find yourself a nice green tree to live in. I am formally evicting you!!