Baby, Baby

Well, we've been getting some much needed rain here in South Texas! I really should do a simple scrapbook page about it. I have been astonished at how it seems like most people here don't know how to drive in a little rain! Growing up in South Florida, I learned how to drive in some serious downpours that came just about every summer afternoon, so a little sprinkle here and there is not a big deal. But it has been SO dry here with drought conditions and state fire bans, I guess they just aren't used to rain.

I should take a photo of all the backed up traffic (for no reason, mind you!) and the wet roads. Just a simple scrapbook page.

Anyway, I wanted to remind you about my need for your help! In April, I am going to be asking baby related questions. I am trying to get some good information on baby scrapbooks for my website and I would love to have as much input as I can get. The only condition is that you need to be willing to "publish" your info. You can either just answer my blog "question of the week" by posting something in the comments OR send it to my email account on my website.

Oh, did I mention my website has been under renovation? I have been working on several informative topics, found lots of great sites and products you might like, and basically been working hard on it! I have taken the focus off of my Leaving Prints business and put it more towards general scrapbook interests. Go check it out and let me know what you think!

Ok, so now for my Question of the Week!"

Since I have baby on the brain, I wanted to ask if you scrapbooked your baby BEFORE his or her birth. Now, I don't mean you had to have pages done before the big arrival, but did you document your morning sickness? How much weight did you gain? What were your thoughts about being a parent? How did you react to the first ultrasound? First heartbeat you heard?

Now, I don't want all the specifics, just trying to explain what I mean by pre-birth pages.

As for me, I did a lot more introspective (wow, that's a big word for me!) journaling with my first baby. Everything was so new, but with each new child, the precious blessings became more special because I had a greater understanding of how much could go wrong! We have been spared the heartaches of finding out something wasn't "normal" with our babies at birth, but I have also learned from other moms how blessed you can be with a baby who isn't perfect by the world's standards.

So, let me know how you documented your pregnancy! I can't wait to hear! Oh, and for a little incentive, I will draw a name from everyone who either posts or sends me their baby info from now until the end of April and give the winner a $10 gift certificate to Leaving Prints! How's that?

Oh, and I almost forgot!!! I finally got all my scrapbook stuff up on eBay! It ended up being about $700 worth of stuff!! My husband's jaw dropped when he proof read the auction for me and questioned why I would start the bidding at only $0.99. I just thought it would be fun to see how the bidding went starting so low! I already have some people watching it, so if you've been wanting some serious scrapbook supplies, check it out!

Also, for those of you who have been considering ordering my Scrapbook Crop Themes eBook, as soon as the auction on eBay ends for this product, the price will be going up. The auction ends about 10 am Eastern on Thursday morning. After that, I will be going in and updating the price. Be sure to get your order in now if you want it at this reduced price. The best place to order and get instant access is at my Barefoot Memories website.

Whew! This ended up being a really long post! Thanks for taking the time to read it! I will look forward to all your posts and replies about BABY scrapbooks!

Susan W