pez training

Journaling:

4/8/07
Brotherly mentoring at its finest. Ryan has Tyler’s complete attention as he demonstrates the finer points of Pez dispenser use.

some cards from Scrapdango's December kit

major league fun

Scrapdango's December kit!

Journaling:
Friday, May 18 2007. Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. We don’t go to very many Pirates’ games, but we picked a great one to go to on this night! The weather was PERFECT. The Pirates won, 11-5! Along to enjoy the fun were Grandma Gaydos, and Ryan’s school buddy Jacob and his mom Kathy. I’m not sure that the kids really watched the game that much, but they certainly enjoyed the ball-stadium treats and goofing around with each other. It was fireworks night, so we were treated to a great show after the game – although it was a bit loud for Ryan’s liking. A great evening with friends and family… truly the great American pastime!

{ick!}

From the Scrapdango December kit!

Journaling:
Hypothesis: boys (both large and small) like icky stuff.
Materials:
1 dad (e.g., “large boy”)
2 boys (e.g., “small boys”)
1 jar
1 garter snake
Procedure:
- capture snake and secure in jar
- examine and observe snake
- return snake to its natural environment
Results:
Hypothesis conclusively proven. Subject released to gross out neighborhood moms.

these 2 boys and a pile of fun

This is based on Valerie Salmon's sketch #37 and was a contribution to her blog, "Got Sketch?". I used the great October kit from The Scrapperie.

Journaling:

Time: Fall 2007

Place: under a pile of leaves

People: Ryan & Tyler

Notes: no matter what you're doing, you always have more fun together!

this is 6

Imaginisce papers on this one - another page for Allyscraps.

Journaling:

You loved the dinosaur theme for your 6th birthday party. What a great day!

fall flurries

Another Allyscraps page - all of this gorgeous Reminisce fall line is available in the store there! I had so much fun getting these pics of the boys playing in a GREAT pile of leaves! I really liked the effect of the large photo, even though the kids are a bit blurred.

Journaling:

I used to love fall leaf-jumping, and it seems that the apple – or leaf! – doesn’t fall far from the tree! What a great time on a beautiful fall day. 10-25-07

hayride by moonlight

This is one of my November pages for Allyscraps, and is based on my sketch posted there!

Journaling:

St. Angela’s School had a “family hayride night” at Kerber’s Dairy this year! Daddy had never been there before. Jacob and Kathy went with us, and we also saw lots of other school friends.The boys all fun a blast, and especially liked the corn maze and playground. It was pretty dark by the time our ride started, which made it hard to see much. But, it definitely gave the whole event a somewhat mysterious and spooky atmosphere, as the wagon made its way through the deep, dark woods.After the ride, everybody enjoyed an ice cream treat… while sitting outside in the chilly fall night air!

sharing the moment

Love the Basic Grey Recess! I did this layout to go with a sketch challenge at Allyscraps!

Journaling:

What a big day, and it's so fun to watch the excitement that the two of you share! It's Tyler's first day of preschool at St. Angela's! Ryan has been so eager to finally have his little brother going to the same school that he goes to. And now, the long-awaited day has arrived! It is truly the start of a new era. And Tyler, don't worry - big brother is there beside you, every step of the way. August 27, '07

on the fast track

Scrapdango's November kit - love that Sweetwater, especially the fun chipboard embellies!

Journaling:
One of the highlights of our day at the South Park VIP recreation area – the go karts. Ryan had a blast! There was a kids’ track where he was able to be behind the wheel himself. On the bigger track, he rode shotgun with daddy and they both had a great time.

July 1, 2007

simple fun

The Scrapdango kit again!

Journaling:
You were so excited about Preschool! The day after your first day, you insisted on wearing your backpack around the house (and not much else!), and had a blast playing with your lunchbox.

feeling blue?

Also from the great Sweetwater kit from Scrapdango!

quirky you

I loved working with the November kit from Scrapdango!

Journaling:
Just one of your quirky habits. You have perfected the one-handed-toy-clutching-thumb-sucking maneuver. It’s definitely a uniquely-Tyler talent!

(more than anything) grateful for them

I was so honored to be invited to contribute another layout to Valerie Salmon's sketch blog! This page is for her Sketch #31.

Journaling:
Once again this year, rather than spending two days in the kitchen preparing Thanksgiving dinner, we went out to a restaurant. The buffet at Seven Springs was excellent, as was the view of the mountain slopes from the rear deck of the lodge. The boys’ favorite part, though, was surely the time we spent in the hotel’s game room after dinner. It might not be as traditional as gathering around our own dining room table, but that’s ok. Wherever we are and whatever we eat, the day is about being together and counting our many blessings – especially the blessing of each other. ~Thanksgiving 2006

you are so 4

I loooooooove this Fancy Pants "True"

paper line!

Journaling:
Tyler @ 4 – what a cutie, even if sometimes that sassy 4-year-old attitude takes over. 8-27-07