So much crazy is going on. But God is in control. Of that I can be sure…that’s pretty much the ONLY thing I’m sure about…
When I come back from my parent’s there is always this kind of disconnect in me. When I’m there, there is always a lot of time to think, [...]

One of the things that has always amazed me about my Aunt Nancy is how magical she is! She encourages all the people around her to use their imagination.
I remember when I was a little girl she would send me letters when she lived overseas. She would always draw me little pictures [...]

It is fascinating to me to see how different people view life (and themselves.) I am a great lover of learning about people and seeing how their brains work.
I talked to my Aunt Nancy at length this weekend, which I haven’t done in a long long time…and I so admire her positive outlook on [...]

Things I’ll miss when I go home:
1) my mom cooking for me
2) my mom and dad taking care of the kids so I can go on a date with Jon or do something for myself.
3) spending time with my nieces and nephews
4) staying up super late (jon’s not here, so I don’t feel bad [...]

a meme from one of my favorite ladies Tink!
listening: to the sounds of silence. this is why I stay up late…nobody bothers me.
eating: oatmeal, blueberries and fat free 1/2 and 1/2. teh YUM!
drinking: too much soda I need to get back to water again.
wearing: the same clothes [...]

Thank you ALL for participating in the Blog Hop, I hope you had fun!
For your patience here is another Documentary layout! There was a challenge on the Studio Calico Message Board to do something you have never done before on a layout. I have never done paint spatter (mist yes, paint [...]

Tonights the night! We are starting our blog hop featuring our NEWEST line at Studio Calico, Documentary! Each of the Studio Calico ladies are posting their newest creations using Documentary and you have a chance to win a full set of papers and embellishments from each blog, and an extra chance to win [...]

Once again, I loved the bright colors! YUM YUM!
Here’s my layouts:

I loved this photo that Jon took of Jovi right around 1 month old. My kids all love to just sit around and stare at her, and I for sure hear it at least once a day, “MOM, isn’t she so ADORABLE!!” [...]

Don’t forget the challenges at Studio Calico this weekend!! Hope to see you there!
Here is my layout for the challenge:

Add your layout link to my thread on the board.

Here are some sneaks from the loverly September kit for Studio Calico!!! Yum Yum!!

Hope you are having a fabulous scrappy day!!!
Here’s MY layout for my “cutsie” animal papers challenge. If you finish a page today post it at Studio Calico and post a link HERE. I’ll be picking a random player tomorrow! Have a great day!

This kit was so fun and full of color! I LOVED it!!!
Don’t forget our National Scrapbook Day Challenges on the BLOG. Leave the link to your layout in the post below here if you participate in my “cutsie” challenge!

National Scrapbook Day!!!!
Next Saturday, May 2nd is National Scrapbook Day. To celebrate, ALL the Studio Calico ladies are hosting challenges on their blogs!!! Each of us are giving away prizes! Come join the fun: the whole list of challenges is up at the Studio Calico Blog .
My challenge to [...]

Here are my layouts and cards for Studio Calico this month. It was a challenge doing things at my parents house, but I did it. Thanks to cropping and laughing with my SIL Kathy, and cropping at Scrapdoodles in Fredricksburg, VA with Cindy L. and the girls there, I got all my assignments [...]

I’ve been doing this blog thing for almost 6 years now, and I’m on my 1,000th post!!! Can you believe it? To help me celebrate, Studio Calico has given me some extra add-ons to give away. WOOT!!! So comment away, and I’ll pick some names out after I get home from [...]