hi there. its 2011 and ive been absent for a bit. sorry. lets start all over, thats what you do in the new year, right?? hi. im ally,, or allyson,, or allyson joy. whatever youd like. i am a mama of two adorable kids {daniel & sofia} and they make me oh so happy. i have a handsome husband that is addicted to golf, like i am to my adhesive and pattern paper. i dont have free time, so in my *im being selfish me time* {which i think is great for all moms and wives to do}, i scrapbook. prior to soccer {both kids play}, dance {for sofia}, gymnastics {for sofia}, horse back riding lessons {also for the same princess}, and t-ball {both kids} i had time for myself more often, in 2009 i got very, very close to accomplishing my goal of scrapbooking 365 layouts in one year. i got close. last year i only scrapbooked 63,,, hence, my children and their sports. but they have my heart first,,, they are the reason i started scrapping in the first place, five years ago. i have a best friend. two of them actually and i often wonder why i couldnt have met them sooner. especially my partner in crime nely.

at the risk of sounding like a hallmark card, i love her oh so much. she is perfect to me and i really do wish i had met her sooner. we enjoy all the same things like going to concerts, riding bikes, scrapbooking, drinking, going to padre games, laughing, screaming, dancing, going to vegas and being totally random together. nely, love you long time. about two and a half years ago, nely and i created a pink ninja nation. we started with the inspiration blog, *the pink ninjas* which led to our newest addiction, the *pink ninja addicts* our adorable monthly kit club that totally rocks. seriously, its killer. and i have to admit, our line up of guest designers is insane. only the best. honest. we are oh.so.proud of our pink ninja nation. sadly, we recently let the pink ninjas {inspiration blog} go. we are just too, too busy. it was time. we were ready to move on. our newest addiction, *glitter in the air* was released january first and its amazing {if i do say so myself}

aside from the listed above, i have many crushes which include my three adorable puppies; hank ~ english bulldog,

logan ~ english mastiff

and jack ~ a pug.

i love pink, all shades. i turn to we ♥ it for inspiration

as well as well as polyvore.

i am a nerd over at NVS and a lollipop girl over at candy shop designs. i feel so blessed to be on these teams. i think theyre amazing, as well as the rest of the members that i stand amongst and of course lynette, the creator.

im impulsive & loud. sensitive and i talk a lot. i recently became a hard core *gleek* {loooooove it}

im a soccer mom, team mom, room mom and rock star mom. my kids are amazing and perfect {and i know you would agree ;-) } im in love with etsy, betsey johnson

and victorias secret PINK. im super girly but love to roll with the boys and be tough. i love smiling, smiling is my favorite. i love halloween and think most things goth are rad. im drawn to bright colors and again, pink. i love reggae, like a lot, a lot. i wear mostly vans, reef flip flops and doc martens and as of late, uggs. im a total creature of habit. i stick to what i know and what i love. im scared to death of heights and garbage disposals. i love art work by low key artists. im addicted to animal print and i love tattoos. i think hello kitty is oh so cute, ive loved her since i was a little tike. im a catholic. i went to fashion school {fidm} and cosmetology school just to learn that i didnt wanna have anything to do with the fashion industry, and that i dont wanna do hair. im happy with my job as a mama, wife and ninja master. i gotta go now,, my little man needs orange slices and a glass of water. to those that have followed my blog for a bit now, thank you for rolling with me through all stages and phases of my life. hearing your comments and knowing youre there keeps me going. i really appreciate it. oh, and since i havent been online for, like, ever, i am 757 blog posts behind on my google reader account. im just gonna clear it out, and start all over. fresh starts are good and make my shoulders feel a lot lighter. love you. i really do. youre rad.

so many fun things going on right now,,, must share.

first} the newest collage for nvs is up. isnt it amazing?? i swear lynnette has got it going on,,, shes beautiful, inside and out,,, talented like crazy,, and keeps not one, but three challenge blogs going. im so blessed to know her and call her my friend. her is the newest collage over at nvs,,,

and this challenge is sponsored by candy shoppe designs {yes, she runs that as well},,, here is the nvs prize pack,,,

and speaking of candy shoppe designs,,, the newest challenge is up and waiting for your take,,, superhero,,, play with us!!!

and that challenge is also sponsored by candy shop designs,,, here is the prize pack,,,

and i might have, ahem, *leaked* a photo on my tumblr of the january kit. its so amazing, i couldnt help it. i love it!!!!

three??} im so excited for my weekly meeting with my adorable bestie. i love seeing her. it feels good. and im going to vegas this weekend with her as well, to celebrate her 31st birthday!!!!! yip~pee!!! dont forget to wish her a happy birthday this sunday!!!

more} and this might come as a total shocker,,, our christmas tree is pink. yep, PINK. its perfect and im stoked on it!!!! and its 100% perfect decorated by my kids,,, hence the air freshener,,,

last} i found these great vases at home goods,,, and i love the peacock feathers in them,,, dont they look rad?? i love peacock feathers,,, and i love how this turned out,, just a tid bit from our bathroom *in process* make over,,,

i hope all is well,,, id love some updates or exciting news,,, i havent been around online much. lemme know if im missing something good!!!

images from we ♥ it that i like,,,

time for another tattoo,,

hi. its been a bit huh?? do you want the long version, or the short version?? life. thats it. period. ive been laying super low as of late. online at least. i havent even seen my pretty best friend in, like, forever!!!! my kids keep me so busy lately. i havent updated my mother of the year blog since august or something,,,!!!! {but thats because im busy being a ahem, *mother of the year*,,, soccer season just ended,,, had to plan two team parties, {im team mom for both of my kiddos teams}

i never shared halloween pictures, such a shame because i had an adorable family of outfits {hank included},,,

we got a new puppy. yes, another one. its the kids' early christmas present. im in love. hes sorta perfect. this is jack.

i went to the desert. it came at a good time. ive really needed to take a lot of time for myself. my family. my mind and my heart. life does that sometimes. i had a long break and sorta re-grouped my thoughts and feelings. i havent done a lot of scrapping as of late,,, maybe thats the problem with my mind,,, i know it likes being creative. ive done a crap-load of puzzles though. yeah, puzzles. great fun. {seriously} i also got super hooked on glee. borrowed the first season from my mom and pretty much watched the entire season in two days!! yeah, im a gleek. great.

buttttt,, the good news is that its not too late to play along with candy shoppe designs. the newest prompt was fun,, dirty little secrets. yeah, i sleep with a baby blanket. i would say *still*,, but i havent always. i basically got jealous when my kids were babies and wanted one for myself. my blankies go everywhere with me,,, they even went to the desert this past weekend. yeah, they go everywhere. cant sleep without one {or both},,, here is my take on the prompt,,, *baby blankie*,,, which i used the sold out *sweet escape* addicts kit.

and since soccer is over now,,, all i have to do for mama hood is take sofia to dance, gymnastics, horse back riding and tee ball is right around the corner for both. busy, busy, busy,,, wish i had time to scrap all these amazing memories me and my kids are creating,,, one day. i will one day.

i have the raddest friend,,,, he sent me this video,,, its so worth it, promise.

adorable photo is from we ♥ it ~ like, duh,,, ;-)

hey nerd. whats up?? the newest prompt went up over at nvs. check it. i had a hard time with this one. so simple.

but alas,, here is my take on the collage,,, here is *sea world magic*no school today. rad. im gonna take my monkeys to the childrens museum and eat dinner with my parents. so excited. any plans?? do share,,,

heeeyyyyyy!!!! how you doing?? did ya have a good halloweenie?? i did. i miss you. two rad things happened recently,

a} the new addiction was released on the first. its sweet. like, really sweet. *suits and ladders* and the add on kit *coasters and frisbees*

2} the newest prompt went up over at candy shop designs. really, i could use animal print in everything i touch, wear, create, whatevs,,, i love me some animal print,,, i actually did two layouts for this prompt, cant remember if i shared the other,,, but for now, here is the layout i created using *suits and ladders* as well as *coasters and frisbees*,,,

what good looking boys huh?? lucky meeeeeeeeeee!