Here is the complete layout for {Week 2}.
Close up of page 1 of {Week 2}.
Close up of page 2 {Week 2}.
On January 13 I had taken so many pictures that it was pretty impossible to just pick one. I chose the main 4 X 6 for the two page layout, but then decided to make a collage using the free program Picasa. I use adobe elements 9 for many of my photos but also you Picasa and Picnik. I made the collage an 8 X 10 size and will make a custom page protector out of a 12 X 12 protector following this method. I found an old protector for the time being and will need to do some shopping for a new pack of them. I won't bother sewing it up until I get that actual photo developed (I am just printing my pictures at home on glossy paper until I have enough to upload for developing - basically to make the order worthwhile.)
You can look at each picture in below that was used in my layout this week, followed by a little blurb for each.
January 8 - We live in a valley of rolling hills and a river not far from here. Right to the East of our place, literally, behind the trees, is a hill that come winter time proves to be a barrel of fun for kids and adults alike. Today there was a bit of a sledding party happening. Alot of kids, many toboggans, and a good number of dad's with skidoos to pull these little tykes of the king of hills only to come flying down again screaming full of excitement. Here is daddy and Hayley zipping by me going ready for another turn zipping down the hill.
January 9 - Every Sunday after Sunday school, you can pretty much count on either the kids going somewhere for a play date, or the kids having someone for a play date. Today, the girls had one of their friends over to play barbies. They drank hot chocolate, were budding little artists and there was alot of giggling going on.
January 10 - It was so nice out today that the kids stayed out and played for hours! I got so many pictures of them that I had a horribly tough time choosing what to use for today's POTD. In the end, I chose Sydney and Libby, our golden retriever. A man's best friend, no, a girl's best friend. She loves that dog, as do we.
January 11 - After putting forth the effort required for kindergarten...lol, kidding aside, after 3 days off, it is hard to get back at it, especially when your brand new leapster explorer is sitting there calling your name. Well, I did school with Ty and once he was done, he went straight to his room to play his explorer. I love this shot focusing on his feet with he and his explorer totally out of focus.
January 12 - I started a blog way way back in 2006 and my last post in it was 2007. Well lastnight and today I have revived it. Here is the new and improved design...seems alot easier 4 years later. Would be neat if I could actually keep up with posting to it.
January 13 - I had a tough time choosing what photo to use for today's POTD, and was going to settle on one of our two girls. I just seemed to have so many pictures today. In the end I chose this one of my husband's 'peppy' horse Scooter. Jon loves peppy, I don't love peppy...! He is a gorgeous horse though.
Then I faced a dilema. What to do with all the other pictures. I decided to make a collage of POTD worthy pictures and will develop an 8 X 10 and insert it into a 12 X 12 page protector that I will cut down to size {here is a great tutorial to show you how to do that}.
This is why I LOVE Project Life. A year ago, I wouldn't have even thought to snap all of these moments. But it is just like I have read over and over and believe to the depths of my heart, life isn't just the big things, it is all the little things in between. That is what makes our story.
January 14 - This is the second print {you can get yours here} I have used that Becky Higgins has put on her site for public use. It is such a nice touch to the decor. I printed one for the girls bedroom and this one sits in the main living room.
That wraps up week 2! I love this project.
