Scrap that Baby Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Scrap that Baby's Sweet Summertime blog hop!!

Thank you so much for hopping along on our first ever blog hop!

If you didnt come from Jess Mutty's blog or you popped upon this blog and didnt realize we were blog hopping you need to go to Scrap That Baby and start the HOP! You will need to comment on ALL of the blogs to be eligible for the grand prizes listed on the main site. ! Plus so many of our awesome designers are giving away a prize on their blogs as well. You will not want to miss out. There are MANY MANY chances to win!

Our theme for this blog hop is SWEET SUMMERTIME!! The members of our design team will all be sharing fantastic summer projects, stories, tips or ideas for keeping cool and having fun in the summer with a baby along.

Here are a few things I would like to share...



Summer here in Alaska has been pretty much of a let down this year. In fact, I think we are on 30 days straight of rain. No kidding. I think we got all of our sunshine in the end of May! BUT, there were a COUPLE days that we were blessed with sunshine...and it was actually warm enough to pull out the pool! Hooray!

This next layout is of my two kidlets being themselves in the backyard pool. I actually did get some better shots of them, but this picture is by far my favorite. I love the no-don't-splash-me-oh-wait-you-are-so-I'll-stick-out-my-tongue expression on Bekah's face. And of course, Gavin has to come back with an AHHHHHAAAAAAA-I-got-you look of his own.

My kids make me laugh :)







I used Bo Bunny paper here and the round accent is a design from the paper that I hand cut out and stitched and curled up the edges for dimension. I love how bright and cheery this paper is!




The end of our summer is nearing...and the best end to it is the Alaska State Fair!! For two weeks we have rides, games, good food, lumberjacks, good food, produce, and good food! Oh, and good food! :)

This next layout is of Gavin and Daddy at the fair two years ago. He LOVED the carousel. Since he is a big boy of 5 years old now, I don't think this ride will be at the top of his list. Bekah, maybe.





I have a new obsession with banners. I used paper from The Girl's Paperie on this one. I really love this line!! And the banner paper made it so easy to just cut out my banner pieces!





I hope you enjoyed visiting my blog today! One last thing before you venture on to the next person...I am having a give-away here on my blog! My first one ever, too :)

Want to see what you could win from me?



I put together a really cute kit! Six sheets of double sided paper, chipboard cars, ribbon, pins and much more!

All you have to do is leave me a comment and I will randomly select one lucky winner on August 23rd! So be sure to stop back by here on August 23rd when I pick the lucky person!

Here is another picture of the give-away :)



Thanks for stopping by and playing along! Our blog hop runs from today, August 18th until August 22nd . Invite your
friends to play for extra entries. You must comment on all the blogs for a chance at the main prize
The Scrap that Baby blog will be drawing for prizes on Wednesday August 25th! .

The next stop on the blog hop is........Kristin Powell

Have a great day!!

-Heather

a few of my favorite things (right now)...

Some things I am enjoying right now...

This music video with Eminem and Rihanna. It helps that Charlie from Lost is in it as well...and even though the nature of the video isn't very good, I must say he looks mighty fine.

This blog. I have been following her ever since the birth of her last baby and I am in love with her photography skills. And the way she enjoys life.

This and this. I could watch these videos over and over. Oh wait, I already do!!

This new line of goodies from Pink Paislee. Isn't it absolutely gorgeous?! And this one from Cosmo Cricket...and this one from The Girls Paperie. With CHA done and over I have many, many favorites...but I won't bore you to death with showing you every.single.one. :)

This necklace. Isn't it just breathtaking? I love it! And I have a certain somebody in mind for this as a gift...

And him. After seeing Eclipse, I just can't stop thinking about him. I do love me some Edward, but wow, Jacob is really, really beautiful. And I keep watching him here.

Scrapping Bekah

Lately, I've been a bit busy working on fattening up Bekah's scrapbook album...I have TONS of layouts of Gavin, but not quite so many of Bekah. I have to admit, though, it has been really nice using girly stuff on my pages!!

The first layout is of her actual birthday. We celebrated with cupcakes and the birthday song. Used October Afternoon's Fly a Kite line. Swoon! I love this paper!







The next two layouts I did for The Color Room a challenge blog. These were for week 9 and 10...currently they are on week 14.

The first one here, is of Bekah sleeping in Daddy's chair. I love how peaceful she looks! Used a bit of Prima and Pink Paislee in this one.


This next one is of Bekah and Cowboy Woody. Both of my kids are on a Toy Story kick and I was able to catch Bekah giving smooches to the lucky cowboy. Lots of The Girl's Paperie in this one!



I have a few more layouts to share, but they are hush-hush for a bit...I will show them as soon as the coast is clear! :)