Project 365 Day 88-94

Day 88

Meet Dante

In spite of my initial decision not to get another dog when we lost Atilla, I somehow got the puppy bug. I managed to wait a few weeks and convince Neil before I found Dante at a pet rescue. He’s part lab and part cattle dog. I’ve never met a more mellow puppy. He seems to be house trained and crate trained and he never pulls the leash. He does chew everything in sight, a definite puppy behavior.

 

 

Day 89

Responsibility

Madison has really stepped up in the taking care of puppy department. she is working hard to train him and never complains when she has to take him for a walk. Having Alyssa and Rocky join them on their walks definitely makes it more fun.

 

 

Day 90

Best Buddies

Rocky is the Borisenko’s dog. He’s the sweetest boxer ever and has really taken to Dante. I love watching them hang out and play together. Although he’s three times heavier than rocky he’s always careful not to squish him.

 

 

 

Day 91

At the vet

In the first 3 days we’ve had Rocky he’s had to go to the vet twice. First for shots and deworming and then for kettle cough. True to his nature, he doesn’t complain. He really is a sweet puppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 92

Daddy day The kids are home for spring break so Neil decided to take them to Universal for the day. I stayed home to catch up on some errands and housework.

 

 

 

 

Day 93

Build A Bear

Part of project keep the kids entertained for spring break was a day at Build A Bear. Laura and Ian joined us at the Altamone Mall. The kids were so sweet picking out, stuffing and dressing their new stuffed friends.

 

 

 

Day 94

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

At the very last minute, Laura and Greg invited us to go to the Orlando magic game with them. Greg’s client sometimes lets him use his awesome seats three rows up from the floor. WAtching the game close up is a totally different experience from the nosebleed seats we usually get. You can really tell how huge the players are and it’s cool to see the expressions on their faces. It was also exciting sitting so close to Tiger Woods and taking a picture with Warren Sapp.

Meet our new baby!

A few weeks ago we had to put our 19 year old pup, Atilla to sleep.  He lived a long, wonderful life but we were so sad to let him go.  I swore we were done with dogs.  As much as we loved Atilla, at the end he rarely made it outside and I was looking forward to a nice clean house.  No more cleaning up accidents, no more doggy drool on the toilet, no more hairballs.  Then one day it hit me like a ton of bricks, I wanted a puppy.  Forget that we may have to move back to California for Neil’s job, forget the crappy economy, forget my nice clean house, I needed a little ball of puppy scented love.  Well, oddly enough Neil was completely against it.  I’m not going to lie, that probably made me want it more.  After my sobbing “when do I ever insist on anything” speech he sort of gave in.  I fell in love with a Puggle at the pet store.  Well, instead of the Puggle we wandered over to the nimal rescue at PetSmart and came home with a 20 pound mutt of a dog.  Officially, he’s a lab, cattle dog mix.  He started out named Max but after much family discussion (ie arguing) we settled on Dante.  So here he is…….He’s an amazing dog……crate trained, housebroken, he walks without pulling and doesn’t run away. He’s the jackpot of puppies.  A full grown dog in a large puppy body.  He does chew a little but he’s easily redirectable.  The cats are pissed but all in all he’s settling in nicely.

Sunday sketch 03.29.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on this layout

Project 365 Day 81-87

Day 81

Finally scrapping

Took some time to get a few pages done this weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 82

A Little Visitor

This little guy hung out outside our sliding glass door all day. Another certain sign of spring

 

 

 

 

 

Day 83

Signs of spring

The yellow blooms on this tree on campus are a sure sign that spring has finally sprung

 

 

 

 

Day 84

Evacuation!

We were minding our own business in typography class when we got evacuated for a gas leak. You’d think it’d be more exciting but we just stood in the parking lot for about 20 minutes until they let us back into the building

 

 

 

Day 85

A sweet moment

Madison and Caitlin doing their homework at the school park. Since Wednesday is early release day we usually hang out at the park after school. The early spring weather on this day couldn’t have been nicer

 

 

 

Day 86

Grocery shopping

I hate grocery shopping so I put it off as long as possible. When I finally do go I end up spending $300 + dollars.  The worst part is unloading the groceries from the car and putting it all away

 

 

 

Day 87

Strawberry Picking

Today was the first day of spring break so we joined some friend’s at Pappy’s for strawberry picking. I never thoughtht I liked strawberries until I tasted them fresh off of the plant…delicious. The kids couldn’t get enough either.

Sunday Sketch 03.22

Wow, it has been a long time since I actually scrapped.  Just got this one done today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and the original, using this months scrapbook obsessions kit

Project 365 Day 78-80

Day 78

That’s a huge lemon

Madison is kind of obsessed with lemons. She wants me to put it in her hair to make it lighter and she is dying to have a lemonade sale. So when my friend Michelle came across a woman giving away these enormous lemons she snagged one for Madison. It was so cute to see her eyes get wide and to hear the awe in her voice when she said "wow, that’s the biggest lemon I’ve ever seen.

 

 

Day 79

Sweets for the troops

Doreen ordered twenty boxes of girl scout cookies from Madison. I told her I’d go ahead and send them to her husband Tommy, who’s in the Navy. Last year I wrote “hi Tommy” on the boxes and apparently his friends gave him a hard time. This year I upped my game and drew hearts, flowers and love note all over the boxes. Can’t wait to hear his buddies reaction this time

 

 

 

Day 80

The Topsy turvy

Every year we plant tomato plants.  All the stakes and cages make me nuts.  This year I thought I’d try these fun upside down tomato hangers.  I’m sure these will show up later in this project to show growth.

Project 365 Day 72-77

Day 72

Friday the 13th

If you ask me outright, I would never say that I’m superstitious but a do get a little thrill of the unknown when Friday the 13th approaches. I know nothing bad is going to happen but I kind of like the thought that something might happen

 

 

Day 73

Race to Witch Mountain

I vaguely remember watching the original version of this movie as a kid. I must have been pretty young because I remember not getting that the kids were aliens and I don’t think I understood exactly why they were going to the mountain. My kids are much more savvy. They definitely knew what was going on. It was nice that the whole family went to see this movie together.

 

 

 

 

Day 74 

Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Tyler’s Cub Scout trop had the opportunity to check out the Orlando Sheriff Department’s helicopters. The officer doing the tour gave them all the fun facts about the copters and even answered some silly questions including, “where do you put your drinks”

 

 

 

 

Day 75

With a little help from my friends

I have imaging class from 6-9:45 on MOnday nights. I probably wouldn’t keep awake or sane without my friends Tiffany and Leslie. They both help keep me awake and laughing.

 

 

 

 

Day 76

St Patrick’s Day

I can’t resist making sure the kids are decked out for all the major holidays. Don’t they look adorable in their green? Tyler was the lucky leprecain this year. On his way home from school he found a $10 bill in the street!

 

 

 

Day 77

Dentist

The kids see Dr. King in Oviedo every six months for their dental visits. They both got exemplary reports this time. No cavities and their teeth and gums looked great! Dr King might be the nicest human being I’ve ever met and all of his staff are amazingly child friendly. they make what could be a very scary thing for kids into an {{almost}} enjoyable experience. The six playstations and movie area in the office don’t hurt, either.

Project 365 Day 69-71

Day 69

Controlled chaos

No matter how often I straighten the house, the table in our formal dining room always seems to collect everyone’s junk. Since it s right next to the front door it’s a convenient place to drop bookbags, shopping bags, keys and purses. Not sure what Madison’s jeans are doing there, though.

 

 

 

Day 70

typography book

This little book is the result of 1/2 a semesters blood sweat and tears in my typography class. It consists of 6 different exercise all bound in a fun little book.

 

 

 

Day 71

Hot Olives

Today was a very sad day for me. Neil decided to put our dog Atilla to sleep. Luckily I already had a date set with my two wonderful friend Michelle and Laura at Hot Olives in Winter Park. these two ladies always know the perfect mix of sympathy and humor to save me from my own dark thoughts. The delicious fried olives and super strong peartini didn’t hurt either.

Project 365 Day 62-68

Day 62

Mowgli and Tyler

Tyler’s one goal in life is to have Mowgli sleep in his bed. Up until now he’s never succeeded. The past few nights Mowgli has been creeping in on his own. Unfortunately, tyler usually doesn’t even know that he’s there.

 

 

 

 

Day 63

Wii Monopoly I’ve never really jumped on the wii bandwagon but when Neil bought tyler Wii monopoly I was hooked. Love it!

 

 

 

 

 

Day 64

Madison and Mowgli

In most of my pictures of Mowgli, Tyler is usually not fair away. I caught this rare moment between madison and Mowgli.  

 

 

 

 

Day 65

Pretty girly stuff

I wasn’t supposed to go all out for Madison’s birthday party this year but since she was only having six girls for a slumber party I splurged a tiny bt on the goody bags. thy included a pretty pair of slippers, lip gloss, a sticker book, a musical Hannah Montana toy and a punchy balloon. I figured the musical toy would drive me crazy t the party but it was those punchy balloons that almost put me over the edge!

 

 

Day 66

Madison’s 9th birthday

I am so amazingly proud of the young lady Madisonvis growing up to be. she has a quiet grace that she must have inherited from her father. She doesn’t really care what people think of her and marches to her own beat. When she was a tiny baby people always said she looked like she was an old soul. I still see that in her to this day.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 67

Birthday Payday

We took Madison to Macaroni Grill on her birthday. She was happy to find money in the card her grandmother gave her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 68

Cake decorating cooperation

Tyler went to Grandmommy’s house the weekend madison had her birthday slumber party. While he was there he baked her a cake but didn’t have time to decorate it. When he got home from school today he decided to decorate it along with his sister. They were so cute planning out where the decorations were going to go. I think they did an awesome job!

Project 365 Day 59-61

Day 59

Playing Pokemon

The kids entertained themselves for hours on a quiet saturday by playing pokemon. they used to just kind of shuffle the cards but they’ve finally learned to play the real game. I have no idea what they are talking about when they rattle on about energy and points. 

 

 

 

Day 60

 

Girly time

I took Madison, Alyssa and Caitlyn to see the Jonas Brothers movie in 3D at the IMAX. As you can see, we met a ton of their friends there. Afterwards everyone went over to Sweets, a local guormet cupcake place, to get a yummy treat and celebrate Rileigh Adkins’ birthday.

 

 

Day 61

Silly sign

On Monday I ventured over to Winter Park to take pictures of typography for one of my classes.  One of my favorite pictures was this one I found right near my house. Love the text some enterprising soul added to this street sign.