Christmas Mini Album

So i'm back in school, going through the paces. I'm pretty overwhelmed as I predicted I would be. This is nothing compared to a week ago though! I was registered in 3 4oo-level courses and, to be honest, I was drowning. So, change of plans. My fiance and I discussed it and we decided I should drop the one class that was killer and take it in the Fall. Chances are that he will get approved for his masters and the Military will allow us to stay here for another 2 years, so I might as well spread out the courses a bit and relieve some of the stress thats been wearing on me. And if the military posts him elsewhere right away and doesn't approve the masters degree, then I will stay behind for a semester. I really hope this isn't the case, but if it is, at least I will be able to work almost full time for that extra couple months. Since I already have the client base built up in Calgary, I will have much more business if I stay here than if I move to Edmonton and try to start fresh there.

Today was only the second day of scrap booking that I have had time or energy for since the beginning of the semester. I have joined an adult swimming class and i'm busy doing that on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yes, its embarrasing, but I can hardly swim and I can definently not tread water, which I need to be able to do well if I would like to scuba diving on our honeymoon this time next year. Plus its a good way to get me active and help lose some of this holiday weight before the wedding!

Before Christmas I picked up a present shaped mini album from Little Yellow Bicycle. I also picked up a few of the coordinating papers and one sheet of cut outs. I also used My Mind's Eye Holiday Avenue - Sweet Dreams paper. This was my first crack at a mini album and I think it turned out alright! Obvious not as intricate as some of these i've seen on the internet made from paper bags and purses, but still! Here are some photos:

 The album cover. Fairly simple.

•  This is my future sister in love Elyssa and I skating on Christmas Eve.
• I love this naughty/nice embellishment. This pic is of Copper, my moms very cute, but very naughty puppy.

•  The Eadon's, my inlaws at our house on Christmas eve. We all sang Christmas carols and had a merry time!
• On the right I made a little pocket that says "Santa's Little Helpers" and the tags have pictures of Milo, my dog, and Bender and Theo my in-law's two dogs decorated with antlers.

•  Kye and his brothers skating
• Kye and his parents

•  I just had to use those pretty pins somehow. The Snowflakes are actually a ribbon I cute apart.
• Kye and his Dad on Christmas Morning.

•  The pocket on the left opens up, as you'll see below

•  These pictures are of Milo on Christmas morning, look very unhappy about the ribbon decorating him.