December 2nd & Snapshots of Life

Here is my December 2nd page. Tonight my husband & I went out for coffee to go over the kids wish lists. It was a nice relaxing way to finalize our shopping plans. It was definitely a bonus not to worry about having the kids hear our plans.

Supplies used: Katie Pertiet, Simple Classic Christmas from http://www.designerdigitals.com/
Splendid Fiins, Cards add on pack from http://www.jessicasprague.com/

This week's Snapshots of Life time was 7am. I don't always have a cuddle bug in bed with me, but our rule is once daddy is up, his spot is up for grabs. This one usually takes it. She has been snuggling with me just like this for 8 years now & I love it! I'm so glad Matt was able to help with this week's challenge.

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December 1st

Here is my first page for our December Daily album. We have never participated in a Hanukkah celebration before so tonight was fun & informational.

The journaling reads: We were invited to join our friends as they celebrated their first night of Hanukkah.

We listened to a quick history lesson since we didn't have much knowledge about this holiday.

Each child got to light a candle on their own menorah. We learned about dreidels & how to play the game.

We also learned a few of the songs they sing. It was a lot of fun to learn about this different holiday.

The kids even got a small present which they loved. I am very thankful we were able to participate in this

celebration with our friends.

Supplies used: In the making journaling tag from Jessica Sprague, Frosted papers by Michelle Coleman,

Celebrate doodle word, Wire rimmed alpha & #1 stamp from Katie Pertiet at Designer Digitals.

Day 1 is pretty easy, create a manifesto for your journal. I love how Shimelle summed it all up so I am using hers here. I definitely could not have said it better!

Finally just for fun I thought I would share Amazon's link for 25 free Christmas songs

Amazon free Christmas songs

they post a new one every day. I picked up a few good ones last year.

December Daily & Journal Your Christmas

Can someone please tell me what happened to November? I am SO not ready for December!
Pause button please!! I still haven't figured out what advent calender to make/do yet... so many cute choices & no more time.

I am however looking forward to creating 2 new scrapbooking projects this year. Nevermind that I have been attempting to Journal my Christmas for, oh, 3 years now and still don't have a completed album.
I am disregarding that tiny detail & adding in a December Daily project too.
I could choose the easy route & mix the 2 together and maybe actually finish one, but what fun would that be?
My plan is to fill in the gaps of my Journal which is an 8x8 Memory Keepers binder and to start an 8 1/2 x 11 December Daily album.
The journal is also going to be more about Christmas memories while the daily album will be all about this year.



One of my favorite things about Shimelle's classes is that once you sign up you will continue to be a part of the class each year & have access to previous years materials. Plus they are just fabulously well put together.

Ali Edwards started December Daily a few years ago. I can't get her cute banner to work but here is a direct link on how to get started with this awesome project:
Ali Edwards December-Daily-compilation
She makes it as easy as can be to do this yourself.

Here is another post from one of my favorite digital scrapbook stores ~ Designer Digitals with some inspiration for your December Daily project.
Designer Digitals
This month they also have a daily digital scrapbook item every day on sale for 50 cents! Love that!
How are you going to document your Christmas?