Keep Moving Forward

Trent picked up Meet the Robinsons from the RedBox yesterday. I wanted to see it after reading Gabrielle's review on her blog. A definite thumbs up from us as well. Very cute movie. And, I loved how they tied in this quote from Walt Disney:We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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7th Birthday

Little Chester turned 7 today. :) Here are a few photos of him over the years:addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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Leap Day Specials

Several retailers are offering Leap Day specials. Here are a few you might want to take them up on:McDonald's free McSkillet Burrito - buy any medium or large drink today or tomorrow during breakfast hours and receive a free sausage McSkillet burrito Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels - 29cent regular drip coffeeScrapbook Express - use coupon code, SELEAPS10, to save an extra 10% on orders over $30! (The Silhouete is excluded from this coupon)The...

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Scrapbook Shopping

2ps blog challenge:Are you the type of scrapper/card maker that buys things to use on items your creating now. Or do you buy with the future project you could be creating?I buy a little for both. Typically, I'll be looking for an item or two for a current project and stumble across something that looks fun for later. Going to a scrapbook store is out of the way for me (minimum 30 minutes drive each way) so I tend to buy more than I would at a chain craft store - stock up on the "goodies" I don't have easy access to. However, I haven't been scrapbook...

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The West Wing

Trent & I went to Virginia this past weekend to spend time with my family. One of the reasons for our trip was a visit to the White House. My cousin is on the White House staff and had arranged to give us a tour of the West Wing. We poked our heads into the Cabinet Room, Roosevelt Room, and even the Oval Office. Unfortunately, photos inside (except for the Press Briefing Room) are off limits.Here are Trent & I in the Press Briefing Room:Family...

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First Birthday Card

A fun card I made for my cousin's son's birthday. I wanted something cute to tie in with the wrapping paper.Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; Basic Grey patterned paper; Pebbles Inc sticker; Bazzill cardstock; Two Peas birthday block font.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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HI

The inspiration just has not been flowing over here the last few days. Blame it on the paint fumes perhaps? Speaking of which, thank you all for the sweet comments about the bedroom! It was quite a change, but we're happy with it. Definitely a nice warmer feel. Now if I could just decide on the colors for the rest of the rooms. Hmm.....In the meantime, here's a quick card I whipped up tonight. Inspired by the card designs on Oct 4 of dw2007.Supplies:...

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Saturday Painting Project

Yesterday we had plans to stop by Ace Hardware for a rain barrel. The drought here continues to get worse and this may be the only way we'll be able to water any of our outdoor plants this summer. The last time we attempted to buy one, they were in stock one day and out of stock by the time we went to buy one a couple days later. On Friday, Trent called to be sure they had some - yes and 3 different types. The one we wanted would be $10 off on...

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About Me

I've been tagged by Linda. :)A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.C: At the end of the post, the player then tag 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.10 years ago: I was a sophomore in college.Things on my to-do list today: It started off with nothing...

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Valentine's Day

Trent & I had a wonderful Valentine's Day! We've continued a tradition we started last year - going to the gym. Ok, I know, it doesn't sound overly romantic. ;) But, for us, it was a wonderful date. The first couple months of the year are very crowded with the "New Year's Resolution" folks so we tend to avoid the gym on weeknights. Well, I assure you, it's pretty empty on Valentine's. And, most importantly, it's good for our hearts which...

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True Love

My mother forwarded this in an email to me earlier this week. I thought I would share with all of my readers. Enjoy! Happy Valentine's Day! :)addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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Mysteries of the Lost Colony

Finally! I've not only found time to scrap this week, but I managed to complete a traditional 12x12 layout. Inspired by Feb 12th of dw2008 to use memorabilia on your page, I scrapped the brochure, tickets & postcard from the Mysteries of the Lost Colony exhibit in January:Supplies: Archiver's cardstock; We R Memory Keepers patterned paper; Heidi Swapp photo corners; Making Memories {note}worthy clip & date stamp; Trebuchet font; brochure,...

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Chocolate

I am definitely a chocolate addict so being in the season of big heart shaped boxes of the yummy goodies, I took the What Kind of Chocolate Are You? quiz at BlogThings.com:You are Milk ChocolateA total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds.You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life.Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.What Kind of Chocolate...

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Oranges and Bananas

It's always interesting to see where blog hits come from. Lately, with Valentine's approaching, my Valentine's Candy Jar post is getting a bit of attention as well as my altered jar post. The latter was mentioned last week in a post on the Orange Exchange blog. If anyone has altered a jar that was inspired by my posts, please let me know. I'd love to see. :)And, to the other fruit half of my post.... ;)I think I caught a couple readers off guard with the cauliflower in the banana bread. It was pureed after being steamed which eliminated the...

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Banana Bread & the Two Peas Challenge

Last night I baked two small loaves of banana bread - one for us and one for our neighbors who are expecting. I used the recipe from the Deceptively Delicious cookbook which includes pureed cauliflower. Well, the house smelled so good from it last night, both Trent & I tried a bit of ours. Absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be making this again. :)2ps blog challenge:What was your favorite childhood book?Stuart Little is the first book...

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Giraffe Baby Card

Our neighbors are expecting their first baby on Tuesday. She has an appointment scheduled for a c-section that morning because the baby is breech. I made this card to go with the gift I'm taking over tomorrow. Kept in simple in greens and yellows since they are waiting to find out the sex of the baby when he or she is born. :)Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; scrap papers from my stash; Autumn Leaves giraffe stamp; black stamp ink; and chalks.addthis_url='';...

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Monkeys in a Tree

Saturday morning at the zoo our home:addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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Eighty-six

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about my grandfather's 86th birthday celebration. This week I made a digital 8.5x11 layout to share with the rest of the family. I used the sketch provided on Feb 9/10 of dw2008 for my inspiration.Supplies: File Folder, Photo Frame, Label & Masking Tape from Rhonna Farrer's Office Supply Tool Kit at Two Peas; Birthday Cake Tag from hapPEA Birthday Kit at Two Peas; Paperclip from Craft Jar Kit at Peppermint Creative;...

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Facts about Me

I've been tagged by Katy! :)You must post the rules before you give your answers.You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter.If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers.At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details).Legally, my...

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Be Mine

Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; Chatterbox patterned papers; Making Memories & NRN Designs letter stickers; Autumn Leaves A Rhonna Christmas felt ribbon. addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesigns'...

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My Head is going to Explode...

...and not from my ego. ;) This cold has thoroughly whipped me. I spent the weekend mostly curled up under a blanket on the couch. Was feeling a bit better yesterday. Even took a short walk outside with Trent (it was mid-60s and gorgeous!). I had to go really slow as I just don't have much energy, but it was so nice to get out and move as well as enjoy the warm sunshine.Overnight it slammed me again though and I called in sick to work which...

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Dinner & Target

I wasn't feeling too well last night - congested and achy. Gave myself a morning off from the treadmill and slept in that extra 30 minutes instead which I think was a wise decision. Pretty certain now that I have a cold. Ugh.Went out for a short bit tonight. Trent & I had dinner at Pei Wei - yummy! For those that are unfamiliar, it's owned by the same company that owns P.F. Chang's. Think same excellent food, but a casual atmosphere and...

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