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Halloween!

Yes, I realize that Halloween was almost 2 weeks ago (actually I didn't, where did the last 2 weeks go?)... I am somewhat notorious for not getting pictures downloaded and shared quickly.  I'll work on that... In the meantime, have you seen cuter kids on Halloween?

Christopher was SUPPOSED to be a puppy, I got a cute little "puppy suit" from Target but when it came time for pictures he wanted nothing to do with it, I didn't even get a picture with the floppy ears! The ghost t-shirt from the $1 section however,  was a hit.  Josh was easy, he gave me a list of 3 things he wanted to be: Darth Vador, a skeleton, or a vampire-in that order. Not only did I find Darth Vador, but I scored major points by getting the right colored light saber(It's so handy how they put it right on the packaging, but Josh doesn't need to know that!) Amelia is never easy for Halloween, she always wants to be something that you can't find in a store so we end up making it. Sewing is not my talent, fortunately it only has to last a couple of days.  She was a "Macabre Lady at the Ball", we both really liked it but I couldn't get the perfect picture. Her friend was there and I didn't want to embarrass her her by taking 4 million pictures so we just took 2 million.

Fall Photos at Sundance

I try to take my family up to sundance every year for fall photos. We didn't make it last year, I was pregnant and sick and just wasn't up to it, so I made sure we went this year. We went with some good friends and took about a ba-zillion pictures... seriously.  Here are just a few.

 
 They really do like each other most of the time... Have you ever had that moment when you pat yourself on the back cause your kids are so great, they like each other and never fight, they do what they are told (the first time... as long as we're dreaming) and you actually cooked a meal and ate before 8:00pm.  You're sure you'll be nominated for mother of the year...Then suddenly all hell breaks loose in the next room?  Yeah, we get that about once a week around here... well at least the hell breaking loose part, dinner before 8:00...never, I wouldn't want to completely bury all the other moms in the "Mother of the year" competition.

Amelia is almost a teenager... I am decidedly NOT ready for that. I had no idea I would be so unprepared for the emotional roller coaster, pimples and showering everyday... but my goodness she gets more beautiful every day (I imagine that won't be such a good thing when she's in jr. high with all those adolescent boys) 

 
 

Christopher was unimpressed with the cold, the camera and the goofy parents trying to coax a smile out fo him.

If you know Josh, you know his kung fu moves... his never ending kung fu moves.

Just 2 words for this one...Lady-Killer

Tell All Your Friends!

 

 
  

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There are some really cool new Grab Bags up now, Salem is 60% off, and Acrylic Stamps are 40% off and going fast!!!

Sad but true...

It is official, we are closing Scenic Route. 

As you can imagine, I have mixed feelings about this but overall I am happy to start a new chapter and adventure. I know it is cliche at times like these to say "I really just want to spend more time with my family" but that, more than anything has been my motivation to let SR go. I am also looking forward to having more time to scrapbook, read, quilt and just chill... it's been a while, I can't wait. I am looking forward to being the student seats at the scrapbook expos and eagerly anticipate new releases at CHA from my favorite brands. I am going to attend crops with my friends and maybe even join a kit club!

I am so proud of what we have accomplished over the last 6 years. I love Scenic Route, the friends I have made, scrapbooking, our employees and the 4 zillion lessons learned.

Here is the official e-mail we sent out... the part the got cut off on the right explains that we'll be at the Ontario and Sacramento Expos in October, if your going to be there, come say hi!

September 25, 2009

A Bittersweet Farewell   With a landslide of conflicting emotions we have decided to close the doors at Scenic Route.  Our last 6 years doing business in the scrapbook industry have been both fun and challenging. Through the years I have learned so much, I know that we can do anything we set our hearts on with a little creativity and a lot of hard work. With that, I am looking forward my next creative adventure.    Thanks to you, Scenic Route had growth year after year culminating in our best month ever in August 2008. Unfortunately, September 2008 brought economic hardships to our company, the scrapbook industry, and this nation.   Thank you so much to all of you who have taken this journey with us and supported our efforts to bring fun and innovative products to the scrapbook industry. LIQUIDATION SALE!!!   Starting today you will find all of the products on the web store at a discount from 10-80 percent off. These prices will continue to decrement over time, but be aware, once an item is gone, it won't be back.    We will also have a booth at two Scrapbook Expos next month. We will have all of our great liquidations deals there too!    Come visit the Scenic Route Store today and start saving now. Scrapbook Expo Ontario    Please come visit our booth at the Scrapbook Expo in Ontario, California October 9-10. Everything will be at liquidation prices, so you won't want to miss it if you're in the area! Sacramento Scrapbook Expo   We'll also be at the Sacramento  Scrapbook Expo on October 16-17! Everything will be at liquidation prices, so you won't want to miss it if you're in the area! John Schroeppel  Scenic Route Paper Co.

Introducing Christopher Andrew Milne

Born Thursday June, 18 2009

 

 

He is healthy, happy and just as sweet as can be! We are loving our time together as a family snuggling and getting to know Christopher.

A special thanks to my sister and Mom for being there when he was a born and again to my mom for going above and beyond in the days after at home! Thank You!

Garden Grove kit from Create My Keepsake

 

 

Look what I found in my inbox when I got back! Danielle Flanders gave me a heads up that Scenic Route has been featured in the Monthly Card Kit for Create My Keepsake. She, Danielle, is on their design team and did some really cute stuff with Garden Grove. You can see her projects on her blog! -Danielle Flanders

You'll also want to check out Create My Keepsake to see how to get your hands on this really great kit!

I am home and feeling good, loving the snuggle time with our new baby Christopher! I'll post more details and some pictures tomorrow!

Don't you just love...

finding great pictures you forgot you took!

 

 

Where do you print your digital pictures?

I've used Shutterfly and been happy with the pictures, I also have a wide format printer but find it's a lot of work and certainly doesn't save money.  I just use it for bigger pictures... which I don't do very often.

My biggest challenge is editing and uploading, and lately just taking pictures. I've been thinking about bribing Amelia with a new outfit, not that she complains much about having her picture taken anyway. Josh however has no interest in clothes, he'll require a toy... fortunately Happy Meal toys work just fine.

I dare you!

 

...to go take some pictures of yourself!

I know, I know it's dorky... at least it feels dorky. But it's okay and you don't have to show anyone. I am a pretty self conscious person so it takes me a while to warm up to a camera... even when it's just me...

And just think... someday you might even scrapbook them!

Have you seen the Updated Scenic Route Store?

The Scenic Route Online Store has been updated and reorganized! Stop by and check it out!

Use the coupon code BLOG01 at the checkout before June 16, and recieve and additional 10% off your order!

We've added a "$1 bin" including chipboard, rub-ons and die-cuts...

 

and a "$3 bin" with chipboard alphabets! We'll keep adding new products every week!

 

...and some new grab bags including Laurel, Metropolis, Loveland, Salem, Roxbury, Ashville and Sumner!

So now not only can you find awesome Scenic Route product, but can get a great deal on it too!

Remember you can still only get Garden Grove at a local or online store, it won't be available on the SR website for a while... so make sure to frequent your favorite local store and ask for Garden Grove if they don't already have it, we've special deals for them too so even smaller and struggling stores can carry Garden Grove!

Stop by and don't forget to use the coupon at checkout!

Storm front

 

We have had some pretty amazing storm fronts here, they are beautiful to watch come in.  Usually their bark is a lot worse than there bite. It's been pretty feisty looking almost every afternoon for this last week, which is pretty rare here, but has hardly rained at all, at least here in Eagle Mountain.

It doesn't rain that often here but when it does you can smell it coming, that "about to rain" smell is one of my favorite things about summer (along with freshly mown grass).  I especially love it when I've had a productive day playing or working outside and then it rains just in time for an afternoon nap... I open the window, listen to the rain and fall asleep to the pitter patter...love it.