Sunday was a day of rest, we strolled along a beach and ate a leisurely breakfast. We were booked in for a luxurious Egyptian aromatherapy massage and had an hour of being pampered to relax us on our holiday. We met some lovely people last night, Lisa and her mum Margaret from North Sheilds. There are also a few boys here up for a laugh and Steve kept us entertained all night. We must have been having fun as we didn't go to bed until 2am and this time it was Allan a little worse for the red wine! Its quite strange blogging via phone as I can't see if it goes up alright! I have just had an error message so apologies if this has sent twice to the blog ------------------

It was lovely to leave the cold ad snow in Teesside on Thursday and ecgange it for the warmth and sun of Egypt. We have come to the Hauza Beach hotel in Sharm to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary. So those who have logged of for scrapbook insoutstion will just have to make do with my ramblings and photos from my blackberry! I will try and remembe to have fun whilst recording our adventure. I managed to do my usual when we first come away on an all inclusive break, sample the strength of the local brew. I got so drunk on the first night I was ill and didn't get up until 11am the following day. Even then I needed painkillers to get rid of the hangover before I could face food. Well now I know how strong it is and in future will moderate my drinking For today anyway... ------------------

Just before I go on my holidays, I thought I would share some digi-scrapbook freebies with everyone. I have been involved in the forum KindredCreations.com and they are arranging a mega free kit for February with about twelve designers taking part. I posted a picture of the sample pack earlier, but now here is the link to download the kit and also a free Quickpage designed with other elements. The link for the Quickpage is HERE The kink for the sampler kit is HERE You can access my part of the kit but you will need to join Kindredcreations to access the rest of the mega digital kit. I would love to see what you create with the kit. please send me links to your gallery or blog.

As we are off on our holidays on Friday, I thought I would test the blogging from a mobile. I will be amazed it it works! ------------------

Our beautful granddaughter finally decided to arrive in the world after we have all been eagerly waiting. In this photo she was only 19 hours old and desperate to look around! There will be lots more photos and scrapbook layouts created showing this little beauty in the next few years. I have recently joined a new forum and my what a friendly bunch they all are. Kindred Creations have let me join in the fun of creating a mega FREE collaboration digital scrapbook kit. Over 10 designers are each creating a smaple kit based on a set pallette. What a brilliant way to get your hands on loads of free digital scrapbook items. I have only included a few of the items in my sample for the kit. So you can join Kindred creations forum now and get the free samples from a range of designers.

After 9 months and 16 days if waiting Baby Daisy Grace Allen finally decided to make her presence known. Born to my eldest daughter Lyndsey today by C Section at 15.26 GMT weighing a healthy 8lb 15.5oz and 53cm long. I cant wait to travel down to Manchester to see her tomorrow. I have my camera ready and will post back photos.

I have been loooking for some challenges and inspiration for my digital scrapping and answered a call in digishoptalk forum to join a new creative team. I was overjoyed when Angel from www.PrettyScrappy.com emailed to say she liked my work. I chose the Paperhearts kit from seen here . I decided to see what types of layouts I could create from it as I loved the little bears and cupcakes which are prefect for birthday layouts. But I also wanted to use the heart frames for other themes. So I incorporated photos of my unborn grandchld at 38 weeks. Although it is much bigger now it is 41+ weeks! The lazy little thing has still not decided to join us in this world. Hopefully it will be dragged out to see us in the next two days. Watch this space for news... The first layout is my third birthday party with a new sparkly partydress, cake and candles and cups of tea in best china. They dont have parties like that anymore!

We are still waiting for our grandchild to be born. Our daughter is now 10 days over her due date and getting bigger and bigger. We hope that everything is well and baby is born with some intervention early next week. I hope this lazy baby will stay happy and contented when it emerges into the world. There is a large family waiting to meet him or her! As I am waiting, I used the Waiting to Happen kit from MGLscraps. This kit is so versatile and perfect for scrapping our waiting game. The layout is of my daughter Michelle when she showed teenage attitude.