PL2021 - Weeks 20 & 21 | Sahlin Studio

I've lacked mojo this past few weeks.

That seems to happen on occasion, and I just ride it out. 

I hardly had any photos for this two week period, so I just picked the few I did have, and went with it. 

Here are combined weeks 20 & 21 in my project life album: 

• Enjoying the back deck once again. Our happy place. 
• Miss Libby, so patient. 
• The kids got their first Covid vaccine. So happy we're heading towards somewhat normal.
• Me and my girl.
• Loving the feeling of spring. Not loving so much moving plants in and out constantly. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-POP-Elements.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-POP-Journal-Cards.html

Pocket Page PM [Galaxy] 2 | Sahlin Studio

Sahlin Studio just released another add on pack to go with the recently released Project Mouse Galaxy collection. These include Project Mouse [Galaxy] Artsy, enamel pins and an alphabet.

I went through my photos one last time, of our one and only trip to Disneyland, back in 2011. One thing that I remember the most during that trip, was how entertaining waiting in line was. One very important order of business was to get on the Star Tours attraction. It was the ride, that we waited the longest to get on, our very first trip to the park. But it was always interesting. There was always something happening, and the kids were totally thrilled. 

I created this pocket page using these new releases. 

We have got to get back there. I hope our world returns to somewhat normal in the near future. We're dying to check out Galaxy's Edge, and the recently opened Avengers Campus at California Adventure. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

https://the-lilypad.com/store/ss_britt_pm_galaxy_artsy.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/ss_britt_pm_galaxy_pins.html

PL2021 - Week 19 | Sahlin Studio

After waiting for what felt like a very long time, this was finally the week Bar & I got our first Covid vaccine. 

This also happened to be the week that Ali Edwards documented a Week in the Life. 

I took a ton of photos, my plan is always to follow along and create some sort of a mini album.

Week in the Life is not something that comes easily to me... 

I have not finished every album every year. In fact, in the 11 or so year I've been doing them, I only have a couple of truly finished albums. The rest of have a sprinkling of finished days. It's only documenting for a week, but for some reason, it's far more daunting to me than December Daily. 

My plan this year, is to create a digital book. Currently, I've finished Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I need to take the next few rainy days and get the remaining days done. 

Wish me luck!

Here is the page for my album:

• She still brings me dandelions... 
• Enjoying our time on Nose Hill. 
• These two...
• Catching a glimpse of a rare woodpecker at Fish Creek Park. 
• First shot has happened!

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Spring-Stories-Kit.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Spring-Stories-Journal-Cards.html

June 2021 Template Freebie | Sahlin Studio

Sahlin Studio has just released her free monthly template. Available to download at no cost to you, through the entire month. of June. Click here to download, I'll wait... 

I still love working with templates. It's such a great starting off point to tell a story. I love making the templates my own. Here's what this months template looks like:

And here's what I did with it. 

A certain someone turned 16 years old. It still seems unbelievable to me. 

Celebrating 16, the same way she celebrated 15, during a pandemic. So there was very little fanfare. Restaurants are all closed to in-person dining. So she didn't even get to pick her favourite restaurant to go to. We'll definitely have to make up for that, once they re-open and we feel safe going to them. 

The day consisted of our usual donut tradition. I also made her pancakes for her birthday breakie, since it happened on a weekend. 

For dinner she requested her favourite pasta dish, Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta. I have to admit, it is delicious. It's enjoyed by all of us immensely. Mmmmm.... Cream and cheese, how could you go wrong?

She requested a Brookie as her birthday cake. It's a combination of a brownie and cookie. It was okay, but probably won't rush to make one again. It took such a long time to cook. And when it finally was cooked, was almost a bit over done. Nothing that warming it up and adding a scoop of ice cream couldn't fix. But when the birthday girl only has one piece over a few days, you know you've failed. 

Here's my layout, celebrating our sweet sixteen year old girl child. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-Celebrate-Journal-Cards.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-Celebrate-Elements.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-Celebrate-Papers.html

PL2021 - Week 18 | Sahlin Studio

This week, for the first time, I had a bit of pushback from my youngest, about what pictures I post... 

In the past, I have shared a lot both here and on IG. I guess I'll need to be a little bit more mindful now. I respect that. 

Here's Week 18 of my project life album. This week I used parts of the You Are Here collection. It happens to be Sahlin Studios featured product for June. Through the whole month you can get these different pieces for 35% off. [Products are linked below]

• It's been a delight watching the spring crocus bloom on Nose Hill. 
• We often gather to watch a show, I captured these two on the floor showing each other something. 
• A White Crowned Sparrow and it's friends visited our yard for about 4 days. I'd never seen one before. 
• It looks like vaccines are doing what they're supposed to. Thank goodness we have a bit of good news.
• A Mother's Day photo with these two. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

https://the-lilypad.com/store/you-are-here-elements-ss_youarehere_ep.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/you-are-here-journal-cards.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/you-are-here-papers-ss_youarehere_pp.html

PL2021 - Week 17 | Sahlin Studio

Spring has sprung here! Finally! 

I adore this time of year. The green grass. The leaves. The blossoms. I wish the blossoms lasted a little bit longer, but they're all out in their full glory and I'm loving it. 

I plan to do some planting this afternoon. Fingers crossed we've seen our last of the frost. Though, there was frost only a few nights ago. But at some point, you've got to move forward. 

Here is Week 17 of my project life album: 

• Enjoying lots of walks on Nose Hill this spring. Watching it get green is dreamy. 
• Appointments for Covid vaccine #1 have been booked. 
• Miss Madelyn celebrates 16. Sadly, we're still in a pandemic. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Birthday cake elements: https://the-lilypad.com/store/birthday-cake-elements.html

Birthday cake j. cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/birthday-cake-journal-cards.html

PL2021 - Week 16 | Sahlin Studio

It seems kind of ironic to me that I'm posting this layout from Week 16 with photos of snow. Currently, May 20th, it's snowing outside... Oh spring in Canada. You are a delight. 

Thankful I brought the few plants I bought inside last night. They wouldn't be happy right now. 

Here's week 16 of my project life album: 

• Still practicing yoga regularly.
• Snow... What more can be said about that? 
• Miss Libby, our little love bug. 
• Mason headed off to work. 
• Barry getting the front yard ready for [fingers crossed] warmer temps. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Simplify Kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Simplify-Kit.html

Simplify J. Cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Simplify-Journal-Cards.html