The One with 2012 Christmas Card Photos

I'm in love with Jill Facer's photography and was so excited that she had an open slot to take our family photos for our 2012 Christmas cards! Originally we were going to bring her up here to South Pasadena, but we realized all of our family photoshoots have been here. We need to spice up our life! So, as our final hoorah, we decided to meet her down at Newport Beach - what's more California than...

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The One with Christmas Movies

Every year on Thanksgiving Day I give myself permission to start watching Christmas movies non-stop! Here are my top faves: Here are my top faves in order of preference: Elf Home Alone 1 Home Alone 2 The Santa Clause Four Christmases Christmas With the Kranks The Nightmare Before Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon) The Muppet Christmas Carol A Christmas Story A Charlie Brown Christmas How...

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The One with Jane at 4 Months

Jane is 4 months new today! Length: 25" (50-75%)  Weight: 14 pounds 9 ounces (50-75%)  Head circumference: 16.5" (50-75%) Because I like comparing, here she is at 1, 2, 3, and now 4 months: It seems like overnight Jane went from an infant to a baby - if that makes any sense. In just a matter of days she started eating rice cereal and we upped her to size 2 diapers! Here are some pics...

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The One with the SNEAK of the 1400th Post Giveaway

So guess what? I'm at 1396 posts! I didn't do a 1300 post giveaway cuz of my triskaidekaphobia, but 1400 is a whole new ball game! I've been collecting bits and pieces, making a few things, and in just a few days' time, I'm gonna give it all away to one or more lucky people/s!! Just FYI :) Here's a sneaky sneak of what I've gathered: Stay tuned Saturday, or Sunday, or Monday, depending on when...

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The One with Off to Church Mini Photo Sesh

Taking pictures before church is the best time to get photos because we're all dressed in our Sunday best! Plus, I'm always up for new scrapbooking materia...

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The One with November 2012 American Crafts (and Bonus) Layouts Part II

As promised, here is the second half of my latest batch of layouts! JANE AT 3 MONTHS Journaling says: At three months old you have us wrapped around your tiny finger. You are still such a sweet & easy going baby girl. You've started giving us real laughs and it's the best sound in teh world. We love you so much Jane. How to: Trim a large circle of gold polka dot vellum with pinking shears...

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The One with November 2012 American Crafts (and Bonus) Layouts Part I

I've had the best past three days - Chris has been home and I haven't had work so I've been scrapping morning, noon, and night! I made 9 layouts, so I'll share some today and the rest tomorrow :) 2 MONTHS Journaling says: At just 2 months you are such a good baby. Always smiling, happy, content & go-with-the-flow. You're sleeping pretty well and you love to be held and snuggled and "oooh"ed...

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