Dear Paper Lady Blog...

{Neglected stairs print ... CareyPrimeau}

Dear Paper Lady Blog,

I'm so sorry I've neglected you! It's almost been a week... bad Chelsey! I'm just having so much fun on my Paper Mama blog I run out of time before I get to you! I try to be better. I still love you.

- Chelsey

AND:

My baby's photo is up on Parents.com to be a finalist for the cover. If you think this photo is super cute... then vote for her photo everyday! ;) Here's the photo and here's the link.

{Ruari at 20 weeks}

Trikes

{Nicole (2 years) and Chelsey (3 or 4 months)}

Yesterday I posted this photo on my mama blog for Christopher and Tia's Flashback Friday (check it out, it's fun!). I really love the trike in the photo. I thought, "Hmmm, I wonder what kind of trike goodies they have on Etsy?" Here are my fave's from my search....

Wren Willow has some really cute apparel! I love this little trike shirt:

{12-18 month trike shirt ... WrenWillow}

Do your kids ever ask you where trikes come from? Well, this tote will take care of any awkward situations...

{Where do trikes come from? ... CyanideStitches}

I love this print. It really brings me back to my childhood...

{Trike print ... SweetEventide}

There are quite a few more trike items... but, these were just a couple of my favorites. :)

And, just in case you're thinking, "Hmmm, my kid needs a trike!" then here you go! I found these on Amazon. I really want to get one for Ruari.

{Pink Schwinn trike: Amazon}

{Red Schwinn trike: Amazon}

Happy weekend everyone!

Thursday's three ... New Zealand goodies

My sis and her future hubby are visiting from New Zealand through May (he's from there). So, in honor of their wonderful visit this weeks Thursday's Three is inspired by New Zealand goodies. Enjoy!

Thursday's Three:

This Rose quartz button ring is beautiful. There are a couple small koru's pierced into one of the leaves... In maori culture, these signify new beginnings, birth and growth. Check out Swoon Jewels!

{Rose quartz ring ... SwoonJewels}

Check out all these awesome fibers at Artemis Artemis. So beautiful. I'd love to knit with these wools!

{New Zealand wool ... ArtemisArtemis}

Please check out this beautiful New Zealand photography from Phunkey Photos. This is a photo of the New Zealand region of Canterbury (Māori: Waitaha) which is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Beautiful.

{Waitaha New Zealand landscape ... phunkeyphotos}


{Mike and Nicole}

unique maternity photos . making it fun! again!

my last unique maternity photos post had so many

hits, i decided to find another grouping of unique
maternity photos to share with all of you. it really can be
difficult to find a nice grouping of maternity photos in one
spot. you have to search the entire web to find anything and it
could take hours. so, here is my next grouping of maternity
photos i've been collecting the last couple of weeks.
please enjoy the inspiration!

{photos from: andrea brogle photography}


{photos from: holladay photo}


{photos from: kayla paler photography}


{photo from: kathy wolfe photography}


{photo from: tara whitney}


{photo from: oakstream photography}


{photo from: aeschleah}


{photo from: ashley mcnamara photography}

{photo from: tiffany brown photojournalist}

My wedding photobooth...

I don't know if I've ever shown my wedding guest book. I had a photo booth at my wedding! It was soooo much fun! That was one of the favorites of my wedding from the guests. As far as my budget went I had to decide between a photo booth or video. I chose the photo booth. I do admit I wish I had someone record my wedding (I barely remember any of it). BUT, I absolutely love my photo booth photos. I have a copy of ALL of the photos.

Cover of my guestbook

Some of my bridemaids and friendsOkay fine. I admit it. The girl on the left is my sister and one of the guys on
the right is my husband...
Friends and family. Comments and photos got a little more silly as the
night and wine consumption went on... There was wine spilt on later
photos! So funny!

-chelsey

By the way! Don't forget to check out the blog post right below this one! You will get a discount in my new shop! Check it out for the code!

Six Geese a-Laying

On the sixth day of Christmas...


Goose Hat by, Jessica Gonacha


Snow Geese in Flight by, Michael Rubin


Autumn Journey Necklace by, Bbel


Needle Felted Snow Goose by, woolpets


A Grey Goose by, Middleburg


Goose Pincushion by, Lollihops


Don't forget to check out my swap on Swap Bot. com! Swap your shop! Get more exposure.



-chelsey

My Christmas Card ... Christmas Card Vote Off Update

The due date to get your cards in has been extended! Get your cards emailed to me by: December 15th!
First place prize will be posted in a couple of days. $50 dollar value!


My card: Quote says, "How do I know you wont spend it all on Eggnog?"

Yes, it's that time... Time to get your handmade/designed cards made and ready to send out for the holidays! I know I'm not ready, but I'm getting started now.

I'd like to see a photo of your handmade/designed Christmas (Or whatever holiday you celebrate!) Cards you are sending out for 2008 (along with any holiday greetings you've included). I'm collecting them through November and preparing my Holiday Card vote off. There will be first, second, and third place winners!

To participate (all entries must be received by December 15th by 11:59pm pacific time):
1 ... Email me photos (jpeg format, or a link to a photo on your flickr account) of your 2008 holiday card.
2 ... Include your name, email address, home address, and one web address link you'd like me to post with your name. All of these need to be included with your submission.

Rules:
- Only one card submitted per person.
- The cards must be designed by you.
- 1 and 2 must be completed to enter (I will need all that information above and I will not sell your personal info).
- Voting will start Tuesday December 16th, and ends Monday December 22nd.
- Have fun!

Do you need some inspiration? I love this new book I found "Merry Christmas From..." by, Karen Robert. Check it out! There are some awesome cards in that book and on her website! Or, buy it on Amazon!



-chelsey

Photo used in my Christmas Card is taken by Craig Mitchelldyer in Portland, OR.

My Little Boogins...

Today's blog is about my furry son, Angus! He is a long-haired chihuahua.

These photos were taken on my wedding day. He was our ring bearer! We have quite a few photos of him on this day because the photographer loved him! He said usually little dogs annoy him, but Angus is so laid back, everyone loves him! He converts everyone!
In fact, Angus is sleeping in my sweatshirt as I type this right now (he is sooooo spoiled)! He loves to cuddle.


Here he is lounging on the hotel bed with my wedding band. Doing his job as ring-bearer. Since my brain was so flighty that day, we forgot to get a photo of him in his ring bearer outfit! He has a bow tie and a tiny pillow that went on his back. So sweet! I love him.

Eventually we would love to have him work as a therapy dog for seniors. Therapy dogs visit hospitals and senior homes to lift spirits. We're working on getting him used to wheel chairs and working on his manners before that happens. But, he is sweet and will do an amazing job!

Here are some ways I'd like to spoil my son:













-chelsey

Also, I've noticed that another blog I follow also did a blog about her chihuahua! Funny coincidence! TheresaJ

Photos are from: Craig Mitchelldyer Photography, Annies Sweatshop, likekittysville,

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