Papa Bill Shadow Box , originally uploaded by byjen . I've been dying to share this completed layout but had to wait until after Father's Day (it was a gift for my dad). I just started making this layout for fun following the Donna Downey class instructions, but then it developed into something more. I just love the moment captured between my dad and Katherine. And the journaling sentiment I found. And the colors all worked so well together. I just need to remember in the future to photograph the layout before trapping it behind glass. Ooops.

My princesses , originally uploaded by byjen . Everyday is a princess day in our house =)

Another layout , originally uploaded by byjen . We just had a fairly busy weekend. We enjoyed 3 different BBQ's and did some redecorating in Rebecca and Katherine's room (pictures coming soon). In the middle of all the fun, I did have a chance to complete a couple more layouts based on Donna Downey's class instructions. I used one of my favorite photos of Becca which has a funny story to go with it. Check it out here . This layout is done on cardstock and then the canvas embellisment was adhered to the page protector. It's such a fun way to add texture and dimension.

Dance costumes are here! , originally uploaded by byjen . Yesterday, Rebecca got her costume for her dance recital coming up next month. She's going to be dancing to "It's Good To Be King" from the Lion King. Isn't she the cutest lion?

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I have had the harderst time getting on the road to good health and fitness since having my two girls. I've started countless times, but just can't keep it up for one reason or another. But today I am announcing that this time I am going to do it and keep on doing it! I am going to CREATE the healthy and fit me that my family and I deserve! Last night I started the 30 day challenge on the new Wii Active and it felt really good. So here's to creating new habits and a new, healthy me!

Paper Layout , originally uploaded by byjen . I really haven't "scrapbooked" much since Katherine was born, but this Donna Downey class has really got me going again. I love painting the backgrounds and using the basic text on the pages. So simple but so meaningful. I'm truly enjoying exploring more artistic techniques. This weekend I plan on working on a piece to submitt for a Christmas publication, so wish me luck getting it done and hoping it gets chosen. I also have to reclaim my craft room. I've got a full size bed that needs to fit back in it. It's amazing how much stuff I have crammed into every nook and cranny of our house.

County Fair Fun , originally uploaded by byjen . A little over a week ago we went to the County Fair. We met Rebecca's friend, Jadine, and all had a grand time!