A new hobby!

I sometimes feel like I have far too many projects on the go, but I've started another one despite that! This is a cross stitch for Benjamin's wall - in it's final form it will be a Noah's Ark, but so far it's just a lion lol! Hopefully this will be finished quicker than the quilt I started last January *embarrassed* so please pester me for progress pics - that will be a good incentive for me to get it done!

Becoming Mrs Naulls

I've managed to find quite a bit of time to scrap over the last week or so, since little B has finally settled into a better routine and has a nice long nap at lunchtime - perfect for a little crafty time!

Inspired by all the beautiful wedding layouts I've seen recently I dug out some of our wedding photos (over 2 1/2 years ago now eek!) and made this page about changing my surname. The journalling describes how I love being part of a 'Mr & Mrs' team, and how I have to spell my surname since no-one can work it out when you say it!

Document January 2011

So, it's the 1st of February today (um, where did January go??) and I'm already up to date with Doumenting 2011! I've finished my January pages - I did the majority of these a few days ago, and just left a gap in the mini pages in case anything amazing happened in the last few days of January. It didn't.

Anyway, first up is one of my feature pages - I do two feature pages a month rather than one feature page and an envelope page since I'm pretty useless at collecting stuff and would end up with an empty envelope most months. This page is about Benjamin's first swim - we went last weekend and took him to a local private hire pool so that we had it to ourselves, and it's lovely & warm and clean, just far nicer than the public pool. Of course the added bonus of doing that was that we could take pictures yay! He seemed to really enjoy it and was kicking about like crazy by the end, although he looks a bit nervous in the pics!

 My second feature page for the month is a photo I took of B on his 3 month birthday, and lots of journalling about all the things he's doing and his favourites at the moment. Things like starting to put everything in his mouth, and loving 'The Grand Old Duke of York'!

For my mini pages this year I've chosen to use page protectors divided into 9 small squares - idea totally stolen from Laura! I've used just photos from my phone (awesome apps Instagram and Hipstamatic)  - since they are already square it's super duper easy just to print them off (I actually got them printed at Photobox - I collaged 4 together and got an 8x8 print), add a few details and done!

This month we saw the first signs of spring, took lots of photos of the little man, went to mum & baby cinema, started going to a music group, welcomed the new year, went on our first couple's date without B (to see Harry Potter - finally, and it was awesome!), went for walks, were amused by Mungo's sleeping places, and loved that Benjamin learnt to play with his toys.

Don't expect this level of punctuality for the rest of the year!

A January Challenge

There's a new challenge for you over at the Sarah's Cards blog, and you could win a £10 e-voucher if you take part so why not head on over and take a look?!

I created this page documenting my '2010 in a nutshell' (if you watch Harry Hill's TV Burp you might sing this phrase a la 'this weeks apprentice in a nutshell'. If you don't watch it you'll be wondering whether I've gone crazy right now!)

2010 took us from positive pregnancy test right the way through to a beautiful almost-3-month-old baby boy so it was quite a journey! Additionally, this page is my title page for my Document 2010 album  :)

Speaking of Document 2010, I have great plans for Document 2011 and am itching to get started on it! Just a little more to finish from last year's album and then it's all systems go on this year's!

I realise I haven't shared most of my pages on here, so I'm planning a big post with all the piccies once it's fully complete.

Welcome to 2011

Happy New Year!

Well 2010 was quite a year - I found out I was pregnant in January so my year was mostly taken up with the excitement and wonder of pregnancy and the arrival of little Benjamin in October. From hearing that first little heartbeat, to seeing him on the scan, to preparing the nursery, to holding him in my arms it has been the most incredible journey and I am still in awe at how amazing it all is! 

 2010 set the bar pretty high, and I'm not sure how 2011 is going to top that but I can't wait to find out what's in store for us. I love this time of year - the excitment of new beginnings and the promnise of fresh starts. Already I am feeling the organising bug taking hold, and I've written a list of tasks to accomplish in the house this year already! I don't really do resolutions, for I never seem to keep them, but I do have a couple of wishes for the year:

1. To enjoy being a mum every single day, even when it's the toughest job going, and to make the most of every moment for already the little man is growing up so fast!

2. To make time for scrapbooking each week, and actually use some stuff up (or get rid, eek!)

3. To 'Document 2011' - I love my 2010 pages and would love to continue this

4. To finally get the house organised - so many drawers/shelves that are piled high with randomness and it's driving me nuts! One drawer at a time I will get there

5. To finish all the painting in the bathroom - just the skirting, cupboard, boxing in and floor to go!

6. To spend less - I am not so good at this - I tend to just buy what I fancy and with my maternity pay taking a sharp dip soon it's important I do this!

So there we go, nothing too challenging I don't think (but I'll let you know this time next year for sure!)

Goodbye 2010, you were fabulous!

Hello 2011, I'm excited to meet you!

p.s. This picture makes me laugh so much - can you tell who was on champagne??!

Merry

Christmas!

Cheeky Little Monkey

A quick page share!

(Layout created for sketch challenge at Sarah's Cards blog)

These pictures are from when Benjamin was 6 weeks old. 4 weeks on and we are getting plenty of these gorgeous gummy grins which just make my heart flutter. He's becoming a lot more vocal now, and is getting very close to laughing I think - little coos often accompany those smiles!

I have been making my Christmas album (not fully up to date, but this one will definately get finished!) but just have not had the time (or the daylight) to photograph and uplaod pictures. Maybe I'll do one massive share when it's finished!

I hope all your Christmas preparations are going well - 2 sleeps til Santa!!!