Let's do a giveaway... and some thoughts to ponder.

Thought #1. Why is it that newly-4 year old boys cannot WALK anywhere? There's always a bit of a run going on when I follow Ethan, or at least a bounce... I have a feeling if I tried this, well, it would be frightening right now with my belly all bouncy, but I have a theory that this would help the ever-expanding lower portion of my body.

Thought #2: I think it's really sweet of my hind quarters to care so much about my abdomen. It's like, as the belly grows, the backside thinks, "I don't want you to be alone in this endeavor... tell ya what, I'll just start randomly expanding." Isn't that sweet of my butt?

Thought #3: Try to avoid catching a glimpse of said hind quarters in any reflective surface, be it mirrors, sunglasses or windows on the fronts of restaurants where you just indulged in french fries.

Thought #4: When you have a cell phone, expect your significant other to be VERY upset with you if you fail to answer it. If you enter the mall without the darn thing (because you inadvertently left it in the car) expect at least three messages telling you all the reasons you got cell phones and reminding you that you are paying for them so you can communcate when you are out and about. Or maybe just a short, sweet message like "ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!!"

Thought #5: When you enter your downstairs bathroom several days in a row only to find the LARGEST, NASTIEST, SCARIEST LOOKING SPIDERS on God's green earth happily camped out in the corners and crevices, do not panic. You must keep breathing. You must not allow the GASP to get caught in your throat because it will turn into a choke and your husband will administer the heimlich maneuver instead of doing his rightful duty: killing the BIG, FAT, HAIRY spider. And for gosh sake's, instantly PRAY that these little critters remain out of sight during all Open Houses and home showings. (Did I mention how large these spiders are? We're talking a quarter-sized body with legs expanding at least an inch in all directions.) 

Okay, those are just a few things on my mind as I wake up this morning. Had to get those out there. I didn't blog yesterday - the day got away from me - which means, I didn't do the giveaway of the Scarlet Lime logo stamp, which is absolutely sooo cool. I've already used the stamp on two other layouts. It's a great little journaling spot. Here's my layouts using the September kit, but it is SOLD OUT, so get in on the fun for October. (I think you can still get the papercrafting kit, which is primarily my new favorite color: ORANGE. I think Orange is so dreamy. And that kit is awesome. You don't have to make the paper craft with it - just play with it... it's so worth it!) :)

See that stamp?? That's the one I'm talking about! :)

Wow. This photo looks really green. Sorry about that. :) This is a simple layout, but I love these papers!!

I used the paper posie technique Christy linked from her blog last week. What a fun idea! 

Okay, so leave me a comment by tomorrow at midnight (that's Friday at Midnight CST) and I'll do a drawing for the logo stamp and some other fun goodies. We're moving, so I have to consolidate some of this stuff, ya know! :)

So, let's hear it, what's on your mind today?   

Comments

[Erin Bassett]

I can't believe I missed out on the SL kit! I can't wait to see October's kit.
Love all you LOs...orange is my new favorite color & I can't seem to stop using it.

[Dana]

The Scarlet Lime kit is amazing, can't wait to see next months.

Love your blog. Your post today is hilarious. So true!!

[~beth~]

LOL at your 4th thought about the cell phone - absolutely true!!!
Cute LO's - that stamp is super cute!!!

[Dawn]

I agree with the 4th comment. My DH gets upset with me for the same reason!

The stamp is so cute and I love the layouts you have done using the kit!

[Lori]

Beautiful LOs Courtney! I seem to be having the same invasion of the spiders! Ewwwwwww!!!

[Shari]

First, love the kits. I've never ordered kits before, but I'm going to have to jump on this - such an adorable line and the name is so cute "Scarlet Lime"! Your "cell phone" thought is so funny. My dh and I go through the same thing! My problem is my cell phone is never charged. Husband and wife relationships truly bring out the best and the worst in us. I have a theory called "The Three Major Steps of Marriage". (Mind you, this is all from a woman's perspective)

Step #1 (Newlywed) - I want my husband to read my mind, know exactly what I want him to do, and for him to be thrilled to do it.

Step #2 (Usally a couple of years later) - I realize he can't read my mind. I'll tell him what I want him to do and I think he'll be happy to do it.

Step #3 (Who knows when this will kick in) - I realize he can't read my mind, so I tell him what I want. I don't care whether he's happy about doing it - just get it done!

Truthfully, I'm blessed with a wonderful, patient, kind and devoted husband and we have laughed our way through the good times and the bad! Thanks for the fun thoughts and the beautiful layouts! I'm always so inspired by you!

[Bridgette Mehlig]

Hey Courtney,
I'm not sure if I can enter the giveaway. ( If I'm to young ) But I just wanted to let you know that your layouts are super cute ! I love them ! Can't wait to see you ! Lots of Love.

[Colleen Stearns]

Love the layouts! I just made paper posies like the ones on your wedding layout for a layout I posted at Scrapper's Bliss. They are so much fun to make, aren't they? :)

[Krista Gradias]

great kit! i love the layouts you did. and i am with you on the hind quarters growing with the belly. i am 25wks preg. and everything seems to be expanding these days!!!

[Sharon]

I just "happened unto" your blog! Too funny and so true. I loved your layouts and will keep checking back!

[Sarah Lewis]

I always enjoy reading your blogs. Your layouts are always beautiful!

[Tamara]

*sigh* on my mind today? that the four and a half hours that we spent "strategic planning" today and deciding what we thought would work best for our unit went out the door when our Director told our big boss exactly what HE wanted to do - complete opposite of what we had all just agreed upon!!!

Frustrating!!!

So I am blog surfing despite the fact that's it's going on for midnight here in Oz - I love your LO's :)

[Carol Pittman]

Everything you do always inspires me. You make me crack up with all your references to your hindsight. Mine is bigger than ever and I am not even pregnant. I have got to get back to WW!! I would love to win that cool stamp.

[Leslie]

Hey, Courtney! We moved into a new home when I was 8 months preggo with my daughter. Oy, not fun! I wish you and your family well with your adventure!!

[Jill Godon]

I saw your layouts on the site, I'm so happy for Christy's new adventure! I absolutely adore the colour scheme in the second layout, the one with Ethan :) Don't tell anyone, but after seeing that layout I HAD to buy that cardstock and use it as a background! I can't wait to see what Christy has in store for next month!

[Anita]

Thanks for sharing your faith and your passion for scrapbooking. I'm always looking for ways to include my faith in my books & your layouts are an inspiration.
Anita

[Tami Mayberry]

Great layouts! I saw them at Scarlet Lime the other day and thought they turned out great. Totally true on the cell phone thing...my friend and I both get that warning all the time from your husbands...you know, the "that phone is to be on your person at all times" speech :P

[Margo]

Just found your blog and love it!! Isn't Michelle Engel GREAT?!! She's on a Canadian scrapping forum I'm on. I adore all her work! :)

[Haley L]

cool!!!