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Was just getting ready to post scrapbook pages M and N for my "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Year" project and realized I never posted H, I, K or L!  So here they all are! H is for Happy: Credits: Meredith Fenwick: Background Paper from Sweet Notions Kit, Messy Stitches; Miss Mint: Wild Weekend Bubble Wrap Paint; JeannJeann G Design: Pink Brush Stroke Frame; Genevieve Sass: Freestyle Clipping Mask for Photo; Sue Cummins: 4x4 Chalk Frame; Carrie Bombria I is for Ice Cream: Credits: Background Paper: TracyAnn; Scalloped Graph Paper: Holly McCaig; Curled Edge Paper: GabHappyScraps; White Frame: Creashens at Two Little Pixels; Black Frame: Kristy Ann; Doodled Frame: Michelle Coleman, Hullabaloo; Glitter Circle: MissHunibuni; Blue Glitter: Corina K is for Kitchen: Credits: Background: Danielle Engebretson, Squares: Robyn England, Paper Strips: Melgen Designs; Arrows: KElfin; Black Ribbon: Jessica Bolton; Orange Ribbon: Little Dreamer Designs; Frame Cluster: Nancy Comelab L is for L...

Here's my latest page for the Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Year series.. J is for "Just 10 More Weeks!" Turns out though that this hasn't really been such an ordinary year! 

Of course, my "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Year-G" entry had to be about Gabby, aka Gabriella Spunklemeier Wiener Walters LeBaron... That's her official name. Journaling reads: You are, by far, the silliest dachshund I've ever known, and I've known quite a few! You make crazy faces, silly noises, and talk to us as though you're convinced that I understand what you're saying. You hate baths but love the sprinkler, have a serious Napoleon Complex, can go from cuddly to growling in a matter of seconds, and stick your tongue out while you're sleeping.. and I wouldn't have it any other way...

Here's my "F" page for my Encylopedia of an Ordinary Year Project!

E is for Expecting Journaling Reads: We've been trying to get pregnant for a while now, and on April 26 I took a pregnancy test and it was positive! I actually took two pregnancy tests. And then another a few days later. And then went to the doctor for a blood test. It was confirmed- We're officially Expecting! Due date: January 2, 2009. P.S. My body completely tricked me and I was pregnant for a whole month without knowing it. Revised due date: December 6, 2008.

D is for Dogs Journaling reads: D is for dogs. more specifically for dachshunds. before my parents had me they had dachshunds. and they've had dachshunds ever since. at one point they had six at the same time, plus a beagle. so I can't imagine not having dogs in my life. i'm a dog person, through and through. i'm afraid of cats, terrified, actually after a very traumatizing incident involving my aunt's cat, claws, and my bare ankles. i'm definitely not a cat person. dogs are dependable and love unconditionally. so we have dogs. a springer spaniel. and a dachshund. (of course)

C = Creativity Sewing, scrapping, photography, jewelry making, baking, cooking, embroidery, crochet, home decorating

This one was done a few weeks before my 30th birthday on January 29. B is for Birthdays, and B is for Baby. Journaling reads: This is the year that I turn 30- on January 29. When I was 20 I was sure that I'd have three children by the time I reached the old age of 30. Instead we have two dogs and are hoping to have our first baby this year. We keep trying and hopefully before my next birthday there will be a baby (or perhaps two as my mother-in-law is convinced that we'll have twins...) I'll settle for one though, one happy baby. Phew! Looks like we got the timing just right- this baby will come along just a few weeks before I turn 31!

Here's my "A" Page. I actually started this project at the tail end of 2007 so this page is dated 12/21/07. A is for At Last, it's About Time, and Finally! (but not until April) The journaling reads: I've been working in the same department at Harvard for more than 7 years now. And for at least 2 of them I've been looking for a new job as I wanted more challenges and more appreciation for my work. The day we started our holiday break I finally had a job offer- I actually had two offers! On Monday, April 14th I'll start my new position with the history department and I'm so excited to finally, at LAST, be using my degree in history and starting my new job.

I have a book to recommend (just in case you haven't heard of it yet although it seems like everyone has). It's called Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. And that's just what it is, it's an encyclopedia of her life. With entries like the following: Brother My brother, who grew up with three sisters, was I won’t say how many years old when he finally realized that he did not have to wrap the towel around his chest when he came out of the shower. 15 Minutes Love If you really love someone, you want to know what they ate for lunch or dinner without you. Hi, sweetie, how was your day, what did you have for lunch? Or if your mate was out of town on business: How was your trip, did the meeting go well, what did you do for dinner? Jason will stumble home in the wee hours from a bachelor party, and as he crawls into bed I’ll pry myself from sleep long enough to mumble, how was the party, how was the restaurant beforehand? The meal that has no bearing ...