Week Two of the contest . . .

Our challenge was to use photos and journaling to create a layout about our home . . .



Normally I don't do layout like this . . . they are definitely focused on people and usually not so whimsical. I love the colors of this kit by Designs By Lili. I found it in my stash and have probably had it over a year, but never used it?

On Sunday I'll find out if I made it another week . . .

My Life and Scrap Contest

Yeah . . . I made it to Round Two in the Capture Life Scrap Off . . . my prompt this week is "My Home." It is a pretty broad challenge . . . use photo and journaling and create a layout about my home.

Horseback Riding

For Valentine's Day, I bought Jeremy two riding sessions at a local stable . . . so we went riding yesterday afternoon. In light of the snow on the ground, we opted for the indoor arena in lieu of trails.

Meet Billy and Mona . . .

I also grabbed this shot of Jeremy . . .

Snow, snow and more snow . . .

I had to scrap some of the snow photos . . . I still have some from Sabrina of Bradley and his cousins that I want to scrap . . .

I entered a scrapping contest, I'm addicted to these things . . . seriously, my world is small. BUT this one has the BEST prize yet!!! . . . a Bamboo tablet . . . I've been drooling over them for almost a year now! Anyway . . . it's over at http://www.mylifeandscrap.com/.

Here is my entry for Round One . . .

And some other recent layouts . . .


Ok, now this just goes to show how desperate I am to create layouts . . . I don't know who this kid is!! Seriously, I took his photo over a year ago at one of Jeremy's football practices . . . but I don't know who he is. So I gave him a name and made a layout . . .

Here are some layouts using photography clients photos . . .

Josie . . .

Levi . . .

Enjoy!

Extreme Cookie Baking . . .

So today my sister Denita hosted a cookie baking experience. In attendance were Denita and her daughters, my mom, our friend Heather and me. Together we baked an assortment of cookies for the holidays, but it was really about friends and family sharing time together.

Here are a few photos of the day . . .

Haha . . . no cookie photos . . . I'll process them later!

Bradley turns 14!

My sweet, baby boy is 14 years old today . . . we celebrated very low key. Since two of his gifts he already received . . . I still wanted him to unwrap something . . . so I did the box in a box, in a box, in a box (times five!) trick! His friend Michael came over and we had ice cream cake.

Jamie's New Digs!

Jamie did it . . . he has secured his first apartment . . . he's living my himself! Yesterday Andy moved the furniture in and today I added the accessories and food. My mom added some towels, pillows and the end and coffee tables.

Last night his electric went out, but he stayed there by himself (Andy went and ran an extension cord from an outside light so he had some lamps at least) and the landlord had it fixed today - he was so brave!

It's a third floor, walk up, typical first apartment . . . a small kitchen (slanted ceilings), bath and three additional rooms. Just right for Jamie!

To give you an idea . . .

Jen - I found the song!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqIWFyHR-KA

I've been searching for this song and it's name for years . . . Jen included it in a mix CD for me years ago, but I couldn't find it . . . it is by Tim McGraw, All We Ever Find. This is my favorite song of all time . . . so simple, so real and so true. Go listen!

Here are the lyrics:

Say exactly how you feel
Right now you're free to say it all
There is no one here to judge you
I only love you
You're free to close your eyes and fall
You can trust me, this is real
Say exactly how you feel

Tell me all your dreams
And what you think love means
We'll lock the world outside
Embrace the gift of time
Promising forever
Knowing that this moment
Might be all we ever find

Every breath of who you are
Tells a story that I love
I have finally found the truth
In what I see in you
And what I feel with every touch
The simple beauty of your heart
In every breath of who you are

Tell me all your dreams
And what you think love means
We'll lock the world outside
Embrace the gift of time
Promising forever
Knowing that this moment
Might be all we ever find

Tell me all your dreams
And what you think love means
We'll lock the world outside
Embrace the gift of time
Promising forever
Knowing that this moment
Might be all we ever find
Promising forever
Knowing that this moment
Might be all we ever find

Knox is growing up!

This morning, Jeremy and I took the dogs to the school field to, well . . . act like dogs. They loved it, racing around, chasing a ball . . . ahhhh to have a dog's life!

Bad, bad blogger . . . with a photo gift!

I haven't posted to this blog in four months? Yikes!! Well, I beg busy-ness . . . (smile) But . . . I do have photos to post!

These were taken last month at a Bonnybrook Horse Show. I missed the highlight of the day due to my bee phobia (those that really know me, understand), but did capture these of my sister . . .

And Leslie in all her cuteness . . .

Diane and her family were there, they braved the overnight rain and camped out with Denita . . .

There was a costume class. Toby dressed as Paul Revere and took second place!


And of course, Mom and Walter were there!