Jessica has recently really gotten into her little toy cars. I decided that the current SketchAbilities sketch would be perfect to document it.
SketchAbilities Sketch #52
Zoom Zoom Layout
Digikits Used: Connie Prince – Zoom Zoom Zoom
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This is a really cute little video of Jessica and her friend Millie at our neighborhood pool (yes, the kiddie pool does have a sunshade). They are twirling and then you can hear Jessica start counting 1, 2, 1, 2 and I think that might be Millie chiming in with 3.
Today, I’m sharing two layouts with you. The first uses a Sketchy Thursdays sketch.
Sketchy Thursdays sketch 7.21
Patricia Lake Layout
Digikits Used: Backyard BBQ – Connie Prince
The second uses Scrapbooks Etc. sketch 15. Sketches are very inspiring to me and make putting together a layout go faster.
Pyramid Mountain Layout
Digikits Used: St Patty 2010 – THD Trish H. Designs
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day. And make sure you come back tomorrow as I’ll be posting a video of Jessica at the pool.
My friend Adriana’s son recently graduated from high school. He will be starting at A&M in a few weeks and I am sending him off with something every college student needs. To go with the gift, I wanted to make a card that truly reflected his chosen college. That includes this vintage image of A&M from ClipArt Etc. I also included the state of Texas seal. I used Jen del Muro’s July Sketch for You to Try, but I turned the sketch on its side. On the inside I stamped “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” I’m really happy with how this card turned out.
July Sketch for You to Try
Josh's Graduation Card
Stamps: ClipArt Etc 57965_tx_seal_lg and txagri_30446_lg; Stampin’ Up sentiments (both inside and outside)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Bravo Burgundy
Ink: Dell printer;
Embellishments: silver cord; silver brad
Tools: Stampin’ Up small oval, star, corner rounder and 1.5″ circle punches; Stampin’ Up embossing folder
Special thanks to Lori for letting me mooch cardstock, a brad and some silver cording while stamping at her place last week.
Have a fabulous day!
It’s been about a week, but Jessica is now 21 months old. We’re getting closer to her 2nd birthday. I’ve already started on the birthday party plans. We’re going to do a Curious George theme, since she absolutely adores George.
Jessica is a busy little girl. She enjoys playing with her toys, but
Giving a Teddy Bear a Ride in Her Princess Carriage, 6/30/11
her favorite toys of all are her books. She is definitely her mother’s daughter in that regard.
Reading, 6/16/11
Reading, 6/17/11
Reading, 6/19/11
I put together her toddler bed about a week before she started sleeping in it. She started getting used to it by taking books and sitting on the bed to read.
Reading in Bed, 6/18/11
The biggest milestone of the month was the transition to a big girl bed. It started off a little rough as she would cry when I would first lay her down, but she wouldn’t get up out of bed. Now, she knows just what to do and will even tell you good night. And in the morning, when we go in to get her (we keep the door to her room closed when she’s sleeping), she’ll wave and say hi.
Napping in her Big Girl Bed, 6/21/11
We had our new washing machine and dryer delivered and she thinks it is so neat to watch it spin (having a drum light is so cool). I now have to keep the laundry door room closed, otherwise she wants to push the button and make it sing.
Watching the Washing Machine Spin, 7/11/11
Jessica loves the water. She will run to the back door when I put her swim suit on.
Playing with the Water Hose, 7/3/11
Playing in the Backyard Pool, 7/3/11
Her friend Millie has even come over to swim and they have great fun.
Millie Controlling the Water Hose, 7/14/11
Jessica Attempting to Pour Water on Millie's Head, 7/14/11
We started swim lessons with Aqua Tots and at first she wasn’t a big fan, but is doing great now. One thing I really like about Aqua Tots is the class size. They limit it to four kids and her class is actually only her and one other little boy.
Single Words: cheese, juice, up, out, mama, da, poopy, ball, wow, whoa, whee, uh-oh, hello, hi, bye, bye-bye, book, more, fish, George, birds, mouse, chips, blackberries, flower, bubbles, balloons, da-ddy, see, milk, shoes (which she uses for socks too), door, Elmo, sit, grapes, cookie (for cookies and Cookie Monster), baby, pease (please), tree, popcorn, sheep, train and I’m sure there’s a few more I’m forgetting
Counting: she will count 1, 2, 3, but she likes to go 1, 2, 1, 2…
Phrases: oh no, tank you, bless you
Animal Noises: gobble-gobble, meow, cock-a-doodle-do, caw, moo, quack
Jessica is still not the greatest eater, but here’s some cute photos of her eating. I think she will be right-handed, since she is very comfortable using the spoon with her right hand and doesn’t really use the spoon in her left hand.
Eating Pudding, 6/16/11
Eating Cherries, 6/20/11