256/365 - Men Can Scrap, Too

Scott works on a scrapbook that showcases our Colorado trip.

This isn't Scott's first foray into scrapbooking - he created a similar album after our Disney trip in 2005, and when we got back from Colorado, he got the Disney album off the shelf and declared he wanted to make another one.

We settled on a 9x9" album from Close to My Heart and the Sarsaparilla collection of paper and stickers - perfect for a rustic, horse-filled photo album. The pictures arrived today and Scott got straight to work. Note the low-tech scrap space. I think he completed 8 pages in less than an hour. I think I need to take his lead, as I haven't scrapped in 6 months or so. This may get me going again - I really need a scrapping kick in the butt.

What scrapping project are you working on now? What's your current favorite technique? Any advice in getting my scrapping mojo back?

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09.09.09

Another lucky symbol - a large red Chinese Knot

Today's date has made headlines, touted as "a lucky date". Because of today's alliterated date, people got married, the movie, 9, premiered, and Leica announced two new [really expensive] cameras [got 8 grand burning a hole in your pocket?]. I'm sure other "special events" were planned around today's date.

I remember a mere 10 years ago, a similar date rolled around - 9/9/99. On the cusp of the impending Y2K computer disaster, people were nervous about this date too - so much computer code used '9999' to denote the end of the routine. But I remember the date because I was on the verge of giving birth to my son, Brian, and Scott was hoping that I would pop early, on "9/9/99".

Suffice it to say, 9/9/99 passed and I was still pregnant - Brian emerged 11 days later on the 21st instead.

So that's what I thought about when reading about the significance of 09.09.09 (And that I need to get moving on planning Brian's 10th birthday party!). I can't wait for next year - all the focus will be on 10.10.10.

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255/365 - Morning Fog

Because of the morning fog, I made sure I put the camera in the car. I love how the fog gives the landscape that fuzzy, ethereal look. I only managed to snap a shot of the road - it looks rather ominous, not ethereal, but I like it just the same.

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254/365 - Pumpkin Spice Syrup

It's in the house - delivered by Mr. Brown UPS man.

I love Monin syrups for my coffee and tea. I can't find the syrups locally, so I order them from Taylor's Market - they have a great selection and great prices.


So, I'll christen the bottle of Pumpkin Spice tomorrow to enjoy in my coffee. Perfect for Fall.

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253/365 - Inspired by Julie and Julia

I went to see Julie and Julia today. I really enjoyed the movie, especially the Julia parts - you could see how much Julia Child loved France and French food.

I have to admit that I went to this movie by myself (gasp!) - the first time I have ever gone to see a movie by myself. Scott goes by himself regularly, but this was something new to me, and really, only by convenience. Erica had been invited to see GI Joe and both movies were playing at the same time. My other friends had already seen Julie and Julia, and Scott wasn't interested. So by myself I went. I'm not scarred for life because of the experience, either.

So, today's picture is inspired by the movie - my collection of cookbooks and recipes - all kept in this handy cabinet in the kitchen island. I may check out Julia's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, too - maybe it deserves some space here.

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252/365 - Serious Colts Obsession

Scott's obsession with the NFL and the Colts has taken a serious turn. He's tracking their roster, looking at who's at the practice sessions, trying to determine who's going to get cut from the team. I think he has too much free time.

Case in point - he's tracking it all on an excel sheet. He wanted me to note the date I took the picture - because it will change tomorrow.


I still think he has too much free time on his hands.

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251/365 - First Soccer Game

Erica's first soccer game today - she did a great job!

Before the game, waiting:


She mainly played the defensive wing:


She sustained a slight injury when one of the opposing team stomped on her foot. She'll survive. And they won the game!

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