Fantastic Day!

Today was one of those awesome days I know I'll always look back and remember. We have a few family traditions this time of year that Josh and I love. Today we did our annual drive through the Sandia Mountains. We take the chair lift to the top of the mountain and we can see all of Albuquerque from the top. Jaden and Caleb think it's the coolest thing ever! I just love that they still sit on our laps, don't know how many years we have left of that...

We've been spending our days adjusting to Jaden being in Kindergarten. His little brother misses him so much, he's always asking if it's time to go pick up Jaden yet. Poor little dude! For some reason going grocery shopping and going to the mall just isn't doing it for him... Go figure!

Did a layout for fun the other day, I've been dying to use this hambly for a while. I LOVE that stuff, although I'm not sure I get the whole overlay thing... How do you make it stay in place? I used adhesive spray and staples?

I kid you not, the day after I did this layout I put my beloved glasses in a bag w/ my keys and scratched the crap out of them. I would have been inconsolable if I hadn't paid $7 for them at Payless. But I'm still pretty bummed... These are my problems, isn't life grand! LOL...

Finishing off my last post...

Maybe blogger is feeling more generous towards me today and will actually let me finish posting pics...

I was just showing some of the layouts I did from my last Scrapologie Kit.

I don't usually enjoy working w/ browns but I really ended up loving this kit!

Then of course there are my wishful thinking Scenic Route DT layouts (hey, a girl can dream right...).

You know those blogs that are super intriguing and intense and you just find yourself totally absorbed in? Well I'm just not one of those (at least not today). My life is routine and incredibly predictable and I've gotta say I LOVE it. So I'll say goodnight for now, have a happy week ladies!

SLACKER!

So I'm pretty sure I win the award for being the biggest blogging slacker... What can I say, I've enjoyed my summer immensely! I've managed to keep PEAing but blogging has fallen by the wayside. But now I'm back (yes Rita, you inspired me!) and can't wait to do some catching up...

Biggest news in my world is that my first born started Kindergarten this week. EEEEEEEEEEEK! Needless to say it was WAY harder on me than it was him. He loves it! I just can't believe my baby is going to school. I feel like it's the beginning of his independence away from me, which breaks my heart. But on the other hand I'm so happy and proud of him. Totally struggle of emotions going on with me this week. *sigh*

My other little guy has turned into a total gobble three year old. Since his brother is gone all day he's resorted to doing silly things to keep himself busy. Example:

I've been keeping fairly busy scrapping. Rankin has been giving me the most amazing kits to work with from scrupulosity. I like her taste in materials better than my own!
Here's a few layouts I did with her Limited Edition Vintage Kit. Can I just say that the chicly-It tool by prove Craft is the coolest thing EVER!!! I use it to rough up the edges of my chipboard. It makes sandpaper feel like it's from the old ages.

Okay, I wanted to post a few more layouts but apparently blocker has decided it's done with me for tonight. ! I'd complain loudly if it was FREE.

Stay tuned for more in the next few days. Hope everyone is well. Sorry I haven't been visiting your blocs! MAE

Fly Fly Away..

Who knew a Butterfly Pavilion could be such an amazing gift!!!

Jaden got one from his Grammy for his bday and I've got to share it w/ you guys. If anyone is looking for a great gift for a young child this is totally the way to go!

You buy this pop up pavilion, then they mail you these tiny little caterpillars (food included) in cups. You just leave them in the cups and watch them get big and fat until they hang upside down and form cocoons.

Then you hang the cocoons in the pavilion and wait for them to come out as butterflies. The whole process takes a few weeks from beginning to end. Every day my boys would run out and check on their caterpillars/butterflies. A few days ago we woke up to butterflies busting loose from their cocoons. AMAZING!

Can you tell I enjoyed this as much as the boys?

So today we decided to set them free...

It never ceases to amaze me how the circle of life works.

Just a few little tidbits I've learned over the past few weeks: Butterflies can fly 1,000 miles in their lifetime, they can lay up to 500 eggs, they taste w/ their feet, they have 10,000 eyes and they breath through their abdomen!

Okay, I'm done being the science gal. But if you're ever looking for an educational gift, this one RULES!

Peek-A-Boo! I see YOU!

Oh yeah, so this is what blogging is like... I have been seriously out of it. Do you ever feel like you spend way to much time on the computer and something's gotta give? That's how I've been feeling lately. I've had some serious Spring Fever. You should see all the plants I've been planting in the last couple weeks. Flowers galore! Hmmmmm... That sounds like a great thing to blog about, I'll have to remember to take some pics. So for all of you who I've been neglecting I'm sorry. I plan on visiting all my favorites blogs TODAY!

I've been doing some serious "assignment" scrapping. LOL... Ranjini's kit this month at Scrapologie was scrumptious as always. Here's a little of what I did with her beautiful supplies.

As far as I'm concerned Ranjini can do no wrong. She has the best taste ever and treats her DT like queens. I'm humbled by the talent in our group!

I've also been doing some Provo Craft projects, which I'm happy to say they allow us to post...

I've just discovered the Freestyle blog (uhm, thanks Gen -what took you so long to clue me in!?!?!), and I'm so inspired by these women. They make me want to break out the paints, paper bags, yarn, jute, glitter, you name it, and get totally FUNKY w/ my scrapping. What they do has forever changed scrapping in my eyes. They've turned it into an art form. Thank you ladies, you are AMAZING!

Just Another Day...

Nothing new and exciting to report from the Keener Casa. The days are just flying by with the running around of everyday life. I have to remind myself to stop and appreciate it b/c it's going by sooooooo FAST!

I've been doing a little scrapping. Trying to get myself out of my funk. I just got my May kit from Scrapologie and omg, it's fantastic! If that can't get my creative juices flowin' I don't know what will.

Here's a couple of LO's I did just for fun (yes, I said JUST for fun!).



I want to give a HUGE congrats to Erica who's this months guest Garden Girl. She inspires me so much, I'm happy to see her talented being recognized everywhere! Yay Erica!

Happy Easter Everyone!

Here's wishing everyone a wonderful day surrounded by family, friends, good food and Easter Eggs!