the 2,920 day photo project & free stuff

Have you seen this?

Sort of gives a whole new perspective on the old 365 photo project concept (and mildly annoying techno tunage.)

How did he keep the same expression for eight years, that's what I want to know. I think he got cuter over time, too.

IN OTHER NEWS
At around 1 a.m. in the morning on New Year's Day, we were hanging out with a few of our neighbors and someone asked Dan how he and I met. It's so sweet to hear him tell the story. Because it's pretty much exactly how I tell the story. It was nice to hear because sometimes, I don't always get along with him the way I should. It's a reminder that even when we are shuffling around in the book of life, we really did start on the same page. (I know, not the best metaphor I've come up with to date, but I think it makes enough sense for a Monday morning.)

And with that in mind, there's a cool new Kit of the Month designed by my friend, Robin Johnson, called "The Greatest Love Story Ever Told." I have one that just arrived last friday, sitting patiently on my table, and am looking forward to digging in, and reliving the story of me and Dan. He gets to put his thoughts into it as well. It's a cute chipboard book, that comes in a tin, with all the scrapbooking goodness you need to complete the album. All that's missing is your story.

If you'd like me to send you one, free of charge, just post here and I'll draw a winner sometime tonight, cool?

Cool.

{Edited to add: I've got two kits to giveaway, so don't be shy, scrapbookers of America. Toss your name in!}

{Edited again: Oh, I didn't mean to say JUST America. Dang it! I mean the entire WORRRRLD! International scrapbookers, we embrace and celebrate YOU!)

{Edited thrice-fold: I also hate to exclude non-scrapbookers, so all you whittlers out there, come on! why not try to win this kit?}

{Last edit, i PROMISE.... will close comments by 6:30 central standard time. Winners drawn shortly thereafter.}

Comments

[Kris with a K]

Love being on the same page as Joe. We started dating in high school (over in Hudson, Cathy, you should know where that is!), in 1980, married in '87, just celebrated 20 yrs married (and 27 of knowing each other and our inlaws!). Love the shared history!

[Ellie]

Well, who can argue with free goodies?!

Happy Monday :)

[lilith]

the kit looks cool and I have a story that really needs to be scrapped. Pick me. ;)

[Christa P.]

Awesome kit!! I'd love to win one, but will definitely buy one if not!

[Sara]

Kit looks awesome. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Christa P.]

Awesome kit!! Would love to win one, but will be buying one if not!!
Christa P.

[Amy]

Hey CZ- I never post on your giveaways cause I always think that you'll think- "hey she never comments, only to get free stuff!" but... this kit looks so cool and it looks like a timely little project for hubs and i to slow down and enjoy doing together... :)
p.s. love your blog. esp. your music comments. love me some stipe.

[Kathy C.]

My hubby and I are on the same page too--eHarmony.com -- 3+ years and counting! So, how DID you and Dan meet??

~ Kathy C. (Oregon)

[Lisa]

Love the kit - our anniversary is in January so would be fun to work on this month! Thanks for your blog - love reading it. Lisa

[Mindy]

It may not be the greatest love story EVER told, but it's the only one that matters to me. Thanks.

[Lisa]

Way cool!

[denise m.]

ooh! I would love to get a kit...I just got engaged, so it would be perfect timing!!!

Denise

[Lisa H]

Love the kit! I need to scrap the story on how I met my husband- something that my kids will love to look at years from now!

[Cynthia]

I have been a "lurker" on your blog for quite some time now, and you always make me laugh! My SIL is getting married in July and I think this would make a cute shower gift for her...thanks for your generosity!

[Kristen]

Totally cool!

[Suzelle Kasaian]

Fun....I'm in..thanks :)

[Shalini]

I am excited to see how you'd use the kit.
I'll be very happy to be the lucky one.

[Adriane]

Pick me, pick me! And if not... thanks for your fun blog! Love ya CZ!!

[Paula]

pick me! pick me!

Okay...enuf of the childish stuff. Please pick me~!

[Rach]

He's definetly cuter around the middle .. but with the longer hair and full on beard and big glasses .. not so much.

Hope I'm the lucky person to be picked! :D

[Sue]

Happy Monday, Cathy! (I never know what to comment without sounding silly so I'll just be simple . . .)

Sue in Alexandria VA

[Suzi]

The kit looks like a lot of fun! I would love to hear how you and Dan met, too.
Happy New Year!

[LeAnne]

Love to have the album.....now how would I put the story of how DH and I met on paper....hmmmm....that would be fun!

[Suzanne]

Hi Cathy! I think that kit is great. My DH and I met under some different circumstances (I crashed a wedding) - it's a story I have not yet told in my scrapbooking as I want it to be perfect. Hence, my word for 2008 - SIMPLIFY!

[LeAnne]

Love to have the album.....now how would I put the story of how DH and I met on paper....hmmmm....that would be fun!

[kp]

I would love a kit to celebrate our recent 20th anniversary-it is so important to keep a reminder of what works!

[Liz]

Love the kit,... can't wait to see what you do with it.

Liz

[Marcia - CKU and CE alum]

> Wow! I could've written that about my DH and me ;) After 25 years of marriage and 6 years of dating/being engaged, I'd say we've still got it going on though ;) Happy story writing ...

[Melissa S-E]

Cathy, I'm sure that we'd all love to hear YOUR "Greatest Love Story Ever Told" if you're ever so inclined to share it. *hint hint* :-)

[Christine Campbell]

Awwww, I'd love to hear that story - so cute.

[Steph from Paris]

Hi, Happy new year from France to you and your family !
Steph

[Kirsten]

Cool!
So how did that guy manage not to age in eight whole years?? He looks the same!!

[Aggie]

I took Robin's class but never got to make and finish the album, it'd be so cool if I got the KOTM :)

[Paula]

I swear I didn't Adriane! See...we posted at exactly the same time!

[Mandy]

Wow, that video is pretty cool! Thanks for offering this kit up to your readers. It looks like such a fun project. Definitely something I'd be interested in. :)

[Marcia - CKU and CE alum]

hmmm my post didn't appear??? anywho... > I could've written this about DH & me!!! But after 25 years of marriage & 6 years of dating/being engaged, I'd say we've still got it going on ;)

[Pam]

Interesting compliation of photos! I thought he looked a bit like Ty Pennington in a few of them!

I would love to have someone ask my DH how we met and see if he tells the same story!

That looks like a very fun album! I think I may need one!

[Dana]

What a cool kit. I wouldn't say we have the greatest love story, but it's ours. And that's all that matters...Have a good day!

[Stephanie]

I've been debating whether or not to buy this kit - winning it would be even better :) What a great thing for my kids to have - documentation of how our family began! Thanks for the opportunity! Happy New Year!

[Amanda]

You're too kind :)

[Jill]

Aw...how cute! I'd love the kit!

[Amanda]

Such a cute kit! Pick me!!!

[Amy W - Camden, Maine]

Oh man, I'd love one. I think that is a cool idea.

[Leslie]

I love your blog!

[Tara (aka AbbysMomma)]

What a cool idea...can't wait to see what you do with the album.

I love that you and Dan tell your story the same...hmmm..wonder how DH would tell ours...

[Tamara]

Love the blog Cathy! How did the Christmas present for the kids go over?

[E]

I really like your Monday Morning Metaphor! Especially since yesterday the hubster and I were on different pages, in different chapters it seemed!

[Wendy]

Thanks for the inspiration and give away :).

[Mechiel]

I would love to tell the story of how we met as well. Please enter me into your drawing!!
Thanks!

[Doris]

WAY COOL.
BTW what is the story of how you and DAn met? Is it in the archives?
Thanks for the laughs,
Doris