Some "NEW" JACK PHOTOS

Watching the deer at "The Scottish Deer Centre", Cupar




Being a "duck" at our flat in St. Andrews . . it took a while to get this photo as Jack didn't realise he wasn't to eat the pringles straight away LOL




I'm ready to go to the new "Glasgow Museum of Transport".....



Jack and his wee friend Kayla looking for boats on the River Clyde.....

SNOW MUCH FUN . . . .

Thought I'd share some photos of Jack having fun in the snow on Sunday and Monday :D








We took him to our local primary school on Sunday and he had so much fun sledging down the hills and then being pulled home on the sledge by Grandpa and Mummy :D

BIRTHDAY PARTY . . .

This time it was a celebration for our beautiful nephew Oliver, he had his first birthday party on Sunday and we all had a super time. I can't believe this little man is one already, the time is passing far too quickly. LOL

I took lots of photographs BUT most of them are awful as the children/babies were all moving around or dancing and hardly any of them are in focus :( (I know, I know, I should have put my camera on "sports" mode) Also, Oliver is soooo hard to photograph mainly because he's never still long enough, I have never seen a baby crawl so fast in my life. LOL I didn't even get a cuddle as he was on the go non stop, I'm going to visit at bed time in future at least then I'll stand a chance of a sneaky hug LOL


Oliver just about to blow out his candle.




Tiger Jack, we were very surprised he sat still to have his face painted :) His mouth is full of cake. LOL

NOTHING CRAFTY . . . .

I've not made anything for a couple of weeks as my mojo seems to have gone AWOL again :(

To be honest I think it's more to do with lack of physical ability than anything else. My CD and back have been playing up again and sitting for any length of time is a big NO NO at the moment. . . it certainly not anything to do with age LOL.

Anyway, here's a couple of photos of Jack that Lauren took yesterday in my car . . .who could resist this wee face ****WUBS***

NOT VERY PRODUCTIVE . . .

Today I was cropping with friends, actually that's a fib, they were cropping I was footering with paper LOL

FOOTERING . . . Scottish word . . . definition . . . messing around . . . LOL

All I did from 10.45am till 6pm was . . . crop two photos, fix about 20 brads to paper and then decide I didn't like my choice of paper for the photos DOH!

Having said all that, I did have a lovely day chatting and laughing with friends so that more than made up for my lack of mojo LOL

Here are 2 photos of Jack having fun on the go carts with his Mummy in St.Andrews last month :D

I CAN'T BELIEVE . . . .

It's September already!! AND . . . . it's nearly my favourite time of the year . . .

. . . . . . . . . . .. CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Runs for cover LOL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>



Couldn't resist blogging these photos of Jack, he's such a cutie :D





These were taken in St Andrews last month

night night

Val xxx

WOULD YOU BELIEVE ? ? ?

TWO LAYOUTS !!!!

I can hardly believe it myself LOL

The first photo was taken in early June when the weather here was scorching, Jack had a blast sliding down into his paddling pool




Recipe:-
All Patterned Papers, Stickers and Borders from the "Sun Kissed" range by Bo Bunny. Cardstock:- Bo Bunny.


This next photo was taken in June at Perth racecourse, Jack LOVED the horses and here he is with his Grandpa, waiting for them approaching the finish line !




Recipe:-
All Patterned Paper, Element Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, and Borders from the "Sweet Summertime" range by Echo Park Paper Company.

Once again, please excuse the photography, I am trying to photograph the layouts correctly but I'm still having problems (that's why some of the elements on the layouts look squint. . . they aren't really LOL

thanks for visiting,

Val xxx

BACK HOME . . . .

After our wonderful holiday in St Andrews, I got my wish the weather was glorious and we were out all day every day :D


Alan, Blair and Jack walking the old course. . .




Craig and Jack at our favourite beach opposite the Old Course




Lauren and Jack having a blast on the go carts




And Jack having his favourite strawberry ice cream on Market Street



We took loads of photos and have uploaded all of them to the pc so, no excuses for NOT scrapbooking them now LOL.


I took my new Lili of the Valley stamps, some memento inks, cardstock and copics with me so I could practice my colouring technique. . . I'm getting there but it's taking longer than I thought to get the hang of these markers. Lauren said it's because I'm a perfectionist and shouldn't be so critical of myself BUT I think I'm just PANTS at colouring with them LOL

Valerie xxx

LAYOUTS AT LAST

Yes, I do still scrap LOL

Everyday life seems to have gotten in the way of my crafting these last couple of weeks, shocking really :D

Jack having fun with his Happyland toys :)




Have realised just how truely awful I am at photographing my layouts (blushing)
I can't find my easel . . . the story of my life LOL . Can't seem to get a good photo without it :(

Recipe:-

Cardstock:- Bazzill. Patterned paper, ribbons, embellishments:- The Paper Company Studio.

CHECKING OUT THE OLD COURSE . . . .

At the "Home of Golf" :D

Having inspected the course Blair and Jack concluded that it was in perfect condition for "The Open" :D

POOL FUN . . . .

Jack had a wonderful time playing in his paddling pool in the garden, it was soooo hot here that the water was warm !!!!






Gosh, what a big cup !!!!

FEEDING THE DEER

Here's Jack feeding the deer at The Scottish Deer Centre in Cupar.





Alan showing Jack how to be a Stag !!!!



and Jack manages perfectly LOL



The Deer Centre is about 20 minutes drive from St Andrews and well worth a visit. It was extremely quiet when we were there as the local schools hadn't yet broken up for the summer.

JACK AND HIS GRANDPA . . .

A lovely photo of Jack and his Grandpa :D

Recipe :-
Patterned papers, Stickers, Transparencies, Chipboard embellishment; My Little Yellow Bicycle, Baby Safari Boy range. Herma repo. Letters; American crafts. Coloured brads; from stash.

AT LAST.....

I'm back with a couple of layouts





A cute one of Jack taken on his 1st birthday in May last year ( May 2009).

Recipe:-
Papers; My Little Yellow Bicycle, Baby Safari Boy. Letters;- MYLYB and Thickers, American Crafts. Button; my friend Lynn :)





Blair posing on the balcony of our apartment in Menorca 2008

Recipe:-
papers, transparancy and star die cut; My Minds'Eye. Chipboard arrow; Bazzill Basics. Herma Repo. Button; Papertrey Ink .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK . . . .

I can't belive Jack is 2 today!!
We all had a great time playing in the garden with Jack's new toys :D

I'VE FINISHED SOMETHING !!!....

... and I love it :D
I started a little brag book about my grandson Jack a few months ago....ok it was a year ago **insert blushing face here** I used "My Little Yellow Bicycle" "baby safari" range. I LOVE this range and have ALL of it, probably twice over LOL
Here are a couple of pages...........


Recipe for this album:-
My Little Yellow Bicycle items :-
baby safari.. boy papers, chipboard book, die cut pad, rub ons, stickers, clear cuts, dimentional stickers, epoxy embellies.
Herma repo,DST

I HAVEN'T LEFT THE COUNTRY......

and to prove it I even have some crafty stuff to blog !!!
Due to life getting in the way I have badly neglected my blogee :(

It's not all been doom and gloom though as I managed to fit in a trip to Disneyland Paris in February. We had a great time and DGS Jack had a ball this year as he can now walk/run... and LOVES Mickey Mouse......I wonder who he gets that from :D :D

I made this little book ( using my trusty BIA ) for Jack with photos of our trip to DLP last year, it isn't my usual style as it had to be quite simple and easy to follow. He LOVES it :D :D
Please excuse the photos they are a bit blurry, I was in a hurry to take them before dinner :D

Merry Christmas Everyone !

when IS Santa coming???
all the stocking were hung


this one needs examining!!!

SANTA'S BEEN !!!

I hope you all had a Wonderful and Joyful Christmas. I'm sure you were all on the "NICE" list LOL
I had a super time with my family and couldn't have asked for a happier day especially as this was Jack's second Christmas and he was really excited.
Jack helped us all to hang our stockings at the fireplace and was especially careful with Storm's stocking....he does love her so much :D
Santa came to our house late on Christmas Eve and we managed to take a few sneaky photos without being spotted LOL
Christmas morning arrived here at 9ish ( which was very good considering) and Jack's face was a picture when he came down stairs and saw all the presents left by Santa ( Grandpa's face was one of shock too ;)LOL)

Here they are !

Jack was having great fun with a mobile phone. It vibrated and played a tune when turned on and off, he thought this was sooo funny ! LOL

Materials used:-
Papers, Stickers, Transparencies, Cut outs; My Little Yellow Bicycle Babay Safari, Boy range. Herma Repo. Brads; from my stash.