So last weekend I took the most tiring walk of my life. The distance I covered? About 800 metres. *LOL* Yep. My neighbours have very interesting "features" in their gardens...birds, turtles, fish, rabbits, spa pool...all which children (aka nephews) are excited to see even if they've seen it many times before.
IThe thing is my niece can't walk yet so she has to be carried [nope my brother did not provide a pram!]. Littlest nephew J is too short to look over the fence [bottom half concrete wall, upper half fence] so he has to be lifted every time we walk by an "interesting" feature. Nephew #2 is not tall enough to look over the fence even on tippy toes so I have to lift him up too! Nephew #1 is too small to help carry any of his siblings. And I seriously need to build up upper body strength [insert scene where I am diligently pumping iron to develop Madonna-like arms...*LOL*]
Certainly a far cry from taking an idyllic stroll at the Royal Botanic Garden...*LOL*
Check out these Walgreen coupons for some awesome deals on stickers! My fave go-to embellishment! :) A two-page spread inspired by the challenge at Frosted Designs to use kraft paper.
Supplies: October Afternoon patterned papers, Jenni Bowlin, American Crafts, 7 Gypsies and Imaginisce stickers, Purple Onion and Maya Road stamps, ribbon, thread, buttons, brad.
Oh cute! Love those ducks and that sun!
ReplyDeleteCute layout!!! At least your day was spent with those that are special to you!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm tired just reading about your walk...lol! I loveeeeeeeeee your lo! I love the photos, the clouds and the stitching!!!!
ReplyDeletecute layout and after reading your post I understand how you were wore out after all that.
ReplyDeletesounds tired but interesting post, fabulous and stunning two pagers layout!
ReplyDeleteOh what a pretty LO!!!loved the lil ducklings!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it was an eventful walk! beautiful page, I love the stitched sun!
ReplyDeleteVery bright and sunny LO and I love the way you made tose sun rays.
ReplyDeleteLOL hope you get Madonna like arms real soon!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout!! The colors and elements are just perfect...
ReplyDeleteI know I am here after eternity :D Pardonnez-moi but I haven't been crafting/blogging/surfing for long!
Have been seeing the pictures/snapshots of all craft projects on Facebook though :)
Hugs,
Smita
this is so cute, love the ducks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layout Yvonne.. love those beautiful elements... everything work well together... I really miss coming here.... now im back.... hugs...xoxo
ReplyDeleteMadonna-like arms... hee hee. Keep lifting the kids and you'll have the arms of your dreams. Love your LO.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading about your walk. What a fun idea for a page!
ReplyDeleteThat would wear me out for sure! lol Awesome layout though!
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun day but also very tiring... this page is so amazing...Love the layout and those cute little duckies..
ReplyDeleteThe walk may not have been the best, but your lo is fabulous! Just so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis layout is just right! The little train just looks meant to be there.
ReplyDeleteLOL about your walk with the 4 kiddos. I remember the time I took my 3 into a sunflower field maze. My sons were 2 and although they could walk 1 was afraid of the bees and the other got tired. I am used to holding both at once, but not for such distances. What a work out - I didn't think we were ever going to find the way out!!!
This layout is just right! The little train just looks meant to be there.
ReplyDeleteLOL about your walk with the 4 kiddos. I remember the time I took my 3 into a sunflower field maze. My sons were 2 and although they could walk 1 was afraid of the bees and the other got tired. I am used to holding both at once, but not for such distances. What a work out - I didn't think we were ever going to find the way out!!!
Now that sounds like a workout.. Your pages are wonderful..
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
that looks like a beautiful and fun garden to visit, sans the kids, of course. =) love the scene you created for the spread, so beautiful tie the theme and pages together. fabulous layout, Yvonne!
ReplyDeletecrackin' myself up because I had to do the conversion to miles...I said: "What?!!" haha...great layout.
ReplyDeleteSounds like one of my walks..lol... lovely layout, thanks for playing at Frosted Designs.
ReplyDeleteReally cute Yvonne! Love that sun. Thanks for playing along with us at Frosted Designs!
ReplyDeleteI love your creativity! You made such a wonderful page with the photos and memories from your walk!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! Had a chuckle at your text - sure it's twice as long to do anything with kiddies in tow - and twice as much effort too - but they must love you for it!!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I bet that was tiring! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your layout! So many fun little details to check out. Love the map and love the clouds and stitched button sun. Really like the torn-paper hills at the bottom, too.
Oh I completely understand needing to build up upper body strength:) Carrying kids around = lactic acid burn (sorry that was the nurse in me:D )...I love how your page packed a punch: photos, maps, trains, ducks! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThis layout is just so appealing, Yvonne! I love seeing all the adventures you had with your sweet nephews. Your layout is so clever!
ReplyDeleteso i had to covert it to miles, lol what a LONG walk girl :) but with all the lifting and caring i am sure it felt like 100 miles.
ReplyDeletesuper fab layout and such a beautiful place to visit :)