Soccer star

Avery isn't much of a scorer but she's a great goal tender. Two weeks ago she had her first go at minding net. She loved it--the goalie can use their hands you know! Last week she asked to go in net so she played the whole 2nd half. She's doing better at going after the ball and gets a couple of good kicks in but I think she's found that she likes being goalie. Thank God it's not hockey!

Until next time...
D.

Fisheye fun

Here is the first picture I've taken with my LensBaby Fisheye lens, taken in St. Mary's, Ontario by the Quarry. It's pretty fun!! I need to get out and do more with my LensBaby gear. In fact, I need to get out and take more pics in general.

D.

Excitement!

I got my LensBaby fisheye lens! I've been playing with it but can't wait to actually take it out for a real test-drive. Maybe this weekend?

My daughter played her first soccer game tonight. She has the skills already but is far too passive. How do you undo everything you've taught about taking turns and sharing?? Don't be fooled. This was taken AFTER the game when she was running around with friends on another team. No signs of tears and "I want to go home" in this photo! Hoping next week will be easier, at least for Mommy.

Until next time,
D.

What is wrong with me??

My blog has been seriously ignored! Not only that, my creative side just doesn't have the juices flowing. I have been working on my NYC scrapbook but haven't posted anything. Maybe after the crop weekend next week I'll have something interesting and worthwhile. Hoping to play with my LensBaby and post some of those creative pics soon. Oh, how I wish to have a new "toy"...maybe the LensBaby Fisheye. (sigh)

Spring is in the air!

Well, the clocks went forward and the weather man is predicting temps above 10 degrees Celsius this week. A friend of mine saw a robin last week, but I've only heard the chickadees and cardinals. It must be around the corner. Here's hoping.

I decided to keep the Gypsy and have been playing with it. I think it will be a handy tool to have, especially on crop nights. I'll be able to carry all of my cartridges with me in one little machine.

And with spring comes a few 4-year-old birthday parties and more picture taking. I'm hoping that bug bites me again soon!

Until next time...
D.

New "toy"

Well, I bought the Gypsy for my Cricut Expression the other day. I'm trying to figure it out without making a commitment (no registration, no linking just yet)--in case I decide to return it. I've only talked to 2 people that have one and they both love theirs, although a co-worker today told me she didn't have the time to sit down and "play" with it. I printed off the 47-page online manual and it seems to have helped in going through it page by page. I actually cut something tonight as a test using the 2 cartridges that come with it. Things seems to be looking up! Maybe I'll keep it after all. It will certainly make for less stuff to take to crop nights! Any comments from users would be appreciated. :)

Until next time,
D.

Weekend Scrapbooking

After going to Toronto last Friday on the train (6:49am) and returning around 6:30pm...YAWN...I went to a midnight crop with my gal pal Sharon. I decided to take a break from doing my little sweetheart and started an 8x8 from my NYC trip. I had pre-printed my photos before I decided to do an 8x8 album which was a mistake, but I'm making it work. The crop was another 12 hours on Saturday and I was able to get 11 pages done (some embellishments needed). I hope I'm able to make it to a local crop soon!

Until next time...
D.