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My Biggest Loss

My apologies for not updating my blog in a very long time. My wonderful, loving husband died on May 6. Things just haven't been the same after loosing the best part of me. We would have been together 29 years this year, more than half my life. I had to move in with my daughter and her family as I now have no source of income.

Saying hi!

I know. It has been a while. I became sick months ago and it took some time for my doctors to figure out what was wrong. After many tests and a couple surgeries I am almost back to my old self. I honestly cannot say I have done any scrapbooking. As a matter of fact I haven't sat at my scrapping table in months. I have however got pretty good with playing Facebook games. It kept me busy however, it hasn't given me the joy I have when I scrapbook. So, with a glad heart and a happy spirit I am anxious to get back the creative side of myself. Wish me luck!

Once Upon a Time

Saturday was one of our grand daughters birthday. I was so eager to scrap the pictures after we returned home from the party. I am so very glad I gave in when my loving husband wanted to purchase a computer, a photo printer, a digital camera and oh for me to get online service. Psst! please don't tell him how much I enjoy the cyber age.

Lasting Impression

I had forgotten all about having these pictures. I was so delighted when I came across them in one of my many photo boxes. The title just made sense. Our oldest grand daughter was eager to do her handprints and write her name. Our oldest grandson wouldn't participate however, he enjoyed watching. We still have the clay medallion after 7 years and 3 moves.

Little Stinkers

I just had to use the paper piecings of the skunks. Here are our oldest two grandchildren just cutting up and being silly.

Unforgettable

Just a quick layout with my daughter, her boyfriend and their beautiful son.

Mommy & Me

Originally I intended for this layout to be a tribute to my daughter and me. While looking through many pictures I realized what could be more beautiful than pictures of my daughter and her beautiful children.

I'm Back

I guess it seemed as though I had fallen off the face of the earth. Well, that is just not true. Working in retail and just getting through the holidays I am hoping my me time is back to normal. I finished a few pages and have a list of ideas and things I want to try in the near future. Stay tuned for a surprise to come soon.

Merry Christmas

coconut, white chocolate, sliced almonds and caramel
pecans, caramel and dark chocolate
1 of the 4 fruitcakes I made
With the holiday approaching I have been busy making some candies and fruitcake. It seems like there just is not enough hours in a day when you have a day off. With both my husband and I working in retail it is a busy busy time.

I hope each and every person that reads my blog has the happiest of holidays and spends it with those you love.

A Few Layouts

I mentioned to our oldest daughter last May that I would like to have a kitten. The next morning she and one of our grand daughters brought us this tiny little pewter gray fur ball. A few days later our daughter and two of our grand babies came to visit. You can't tell from the pictures however, no cat was tormented to take these beautiful photos. As a matter of fact Maggie Magee played with our grandson with his toy train too.


The above layout brings back memories. Inside the snowman card is the explanation. Have you ever fallen asleep waiting for your babies to fall asleep Christmas Eve? Well, I did. Christmas morning I awoke to two precious baby girls crying. My oldest said "we was bad, we was real bad, Santa didn't bring us nuffin". It about broke my heart. I response was well Mommy fell asleep on the couch maybe Santa hid presents omewhere in the house. They were so happy when they found them in my closet. I hope I never forget this memory in my old age and if I do thankfully I scrapped it to remind me.


There are several years of photos in the above scrapped pages. I am in the process of sorting several years oof photos and scanning them to disk so they do not fade any further. Then I can send the discs to my daughters so they have pictures of the years of my memories. What did we ever do before computers? Isn't it amazing how just one photo can bring back so many memories? the weather, the season, the smells, the colors, they things we did and the things we hope for the future. I am thankful our two daughter grew to be such strong and elegant woman.

I haven't updated my blog in some time. With the holidays, work and family it seems time just flys.

Memories

I am just trying to go through an old box of pictures and scrap the ones I want to scrap and share with the family duplicate photos.

I am shocked at myself I didn't use my Cricut or SCAL program for this double page. I just used items that I had on hand. I am happy with this layout and plan to use it again.

Our Playground

Years ago my husband built a playground in our backyard for our two oldest grand babies. I wanted to scrap the pictures.

Picture Perfect

Let a little boy find a pile of socks and you never know what he will do.

It's Horrible

I thought I was protected. Not to worry, I am getting it back now. My computer shut sown and wouldn't boot up correctly. I had to reformat it and reinstall the software. I am still working on getting some of my programs working again. I have not been able to get my printer connected and my SCAL is still on the back burner. Wish me luck. With my hectic work schedule I am not sure how long it will take me.

Live and in Concert

Just a quick layout as I HAD to use these adorable pictures.

hair today memories tomorrow

His parents decided he needed a haircut. I miss those curls.

Tough Day in the Castle

When she plays she plays hard. She so loves to play dress up.

Playing Some More

Just Playing

I wanted to see how this layout would look if I took it into my sketch program.