Soccer Champ

Saturday was Sam's first Soccer match with the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club U12's, he has been so excited about playing soccer this year and couldn't wait to get to training.. He's really improved with each training session and his confidence is amazing... We've gone through the whole excitement of needing new Soccer boots, socks and shin pads... I think the most exciting moment was getting his team shorts, it made it even more real... He's such a good kid, l'm so lucky to have such a wonderful boy who was happy to have a second hand soccer bag, he watches his sister dance and get all the wonderful things that come with dancing and never ever complains, and then says it doesn't worry him to have a old bag for soccer... I just wasn't having it, so off to the sports shop and he picked out the bag he wanted... It's that big smile on his face that makes it all worth it...
Saturday came and he was up at 6am getting his bag ready, a drink bottle and then sat around waiting for the rest of us to wake up and get out of bed... He was a bit nervous but more than anything very very excited to finally be running out on the field for his first game...
When we arrived at the soccer club he went straight over to his couch to get his shirt... All a long he has wanted to have the number 4 for his shirt but they hadn't said which numbers they would be getting, by the time l made it over to him he'd turned around holding up his shirt and there was the number 4... He was so happy... Ben, Tom and him gathered together and chatted about how excited they were and then we all sat and watch the U11's play their match... Finally it was time to run on the field and off they all went... It was so great seeing them all out their ready to play.... The coaches have been so amazing with Sam and everyone on the team has accepted Sam, Tom and Ben into the team making them feel part of the family straight away...
The game started and l was so proud of Sam running around giving it a go, he's really a good player, getting in there and trying for the ball and passing to his team mates... The high light of the day was him getting a goal, WOW how cool was that... We were all cheering and calling out to him and his team mates all ran up and patted him on the back and cheer... What a confidence boost for him... Way to go Sam.....
They won their first game 7-0 but is was a really good close match and certainly not a walk over at all... At the end of the game they all gathered around to listen to the coaches so Rick and l walked over to listen in.. They are such a great group of kids and so lucky to have wonderful coaches the praise them and give them so much encouragement, even telling the new players that they did a wonderful job for their first game... Then they announced that Sam was Player of the Match, wow how fantastic.. He really did play a great game for his first match and getting the goal really showed in the coaches eyes...
Do l sound like a proud mum at the moment... LOL l really am so proud and it's great to see everyone supporting Sam and cheering him on, just quietly l think he loved every moment of it...

Here are a few photos of the boys and them playing on Saturday....

Layouts for 20011

It's been a while since l've posted on my blog, l spent all of December and half of January out of action, l've never been so sick in my life... I am glad to say l am back on track and back into scrapping again after such a long time...

My first layout for 2011 was inspired from the Scrapville Jan/Feb Sketch challenge... Entries end 15th February...

Here is my take on the Sketch... Photos are from when we took the kids out to the Buffalo Dam to try out their new Christmas present from their Uncle Rob and Zoe...

My second Layout is the first side of a double layout using photos taken at my nanna's funeral, she was a lovely person and great memories of her from us all... It is rare to have us all together as a family so a great time to get some photos...

Need some more paper to finish the second side of this layout off... Hope to share it soon...

Until next time, hope your all finding time to scrap and enjoy life as whole...

Michelle........

Copic Markers Card

Copic Pens their just textas that you colour with, well that was what l thought when l first heard about them but they are very addictive and the best way to blend colours.... After getting my starter kit l just had to order the next kit, after receiving it in the mail from Lime Tart - http://www.limetart.com.au/ , l couldn't wait to start playing with my new colours...These kits are just perfect, the instructions are so clear and easy to understand, and each kit you learn new techniques... The one thing l made sure of, was to warn the kids not to touch these pens EVER... lol.... I'm sure l have a lot more to learn to better my technique but l'm having fun just playing,,,,,

Isn't the stamp so cute, it could be used for so many different occasions...   Hoping to get some more created soon...

Michelle.........

Happy Birthday Scrapville

Wishing Scrapville a Happy Birthday, hard to believe your already 1 year old in business Janet, you've done a great job in building up a great business and Blog..  Check out Scrapville Blog, lots of inspiration and Sketch challenges each month, along with all the exciting things that are happening at the Shop each month....
Become a follower of Scrapville and you could win this great pack... Fingers crossed for me lol.....

Check out the blog for full detail http://www.thescrapvilleblog.blogspot.com/



Michelle Rogers..........

Scrapbookit Sketch Challenge

Scrapbookit's November Sketch Challenge

November Sketch

Here is my take on the Sketch, l turned the sketch upside down as l thought it suited better.

I started this layout during the week but wasn't happy with it so decided to add some more detail to it... Love the Echo park papers they are so bright and happy... This is only the first page of many, as l have lots of great photos of the Play that Sam was in last year...

For me details on the scrapbookit sketch challenge visit http://www.scrapbookitblog.blogspot.com/

Michelle ..........

Birthday Card

I've been playing with my new Copic Markers again today and the new Stamp set l brought on Wednesday... Isn't the puppy stamp the cutest....

I also made this card for the Scrapbookit November Card Challenge...

You can find the challenge at http://www.scrapbookitblog.blogspot.com/

That's all for now, l'm so loving having my own scrapping place where l can just sit and play and not have to pack it up because we need to eat at the dinner table....

Michelle.......

Sketch Challenge and Inspiration

It's wonderful to have some time to relax and scrap this week... I have two layouts to share with you, the first one is a Sketch challenge from Scrapville. http://www.thescrapvilleblog.blogspot.com/

Here is the Scrapville Sketch



and here is my take on the sketch... I've used the Echo Park Papers, these papers are gorgeous bright happy papers... Perfect for the photos of Amy on her new Powerwing that she got for her birthday...

The second layout l have to share is from Scrapvilles October monthly pack - Echo Park Life is good range... I loved the colours in this range and they worked perfectly with the photos l had of Amy and Steph at their Exam Practise early in the year... Again another simple style layout, starting to really enjoy the simple layouts and the white backgrounds, is funny how your style changes...

To see Scrapvilles monthly packs and more inspiration check out their blog... Lots of great ideas... I have to admit l was a little excited to see my layout on the Scrapville blog, something different for me as l'm used to only seeing my work on the Scrapbookit Blog when l owned Scrapbookit...

Check out all the inspiration at http://www.thescrapvilleblog.blogspot.com/

 Hope to share more inspiration soon...

Michelle .........