Fearless

One of the reasons I love scrapbooking is the photographs. I love looking at a photograph and not only remembering the moment, but also sharing the experience so that my children will grow up knowing that moment too.

This particular photo was taken during my oldest daughters swim lessons. She was 5 at the time and by the end of the class she was able to jump off the diving board into the deep end. I remember sitting poolside watching, anxiously. I remember holding my breath at one point. I remember praying her instructor would move just a little closer so that once she hit the water she could be rescued immediately. I remember watching her not even hesitate when it was her turn. In fact she was one of the only ones who ended up jumping out of her class. And when she was done, I remember thinking how absolutely fearless she was.

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Island Christmas

The year my husband returned from a year long deployment we decided that for Christmas that year we were going to Puerto Rico. We needed to be away from everyone and everything and completely reconnect as a family. It was truly a once in a lifetime vacation. My kids still ask when we are going back.

This layout was made with the May Gossamer Blue Kit.

Flowers

I have always loved hydrangeas. When we moved into this house we had a very large one in the backyard and I was absolutely thrilled. I feel like a little kid every spring watching each leaf grow, then watching the buds for the flowers develop and then finally waiting for the blooms.

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Airmail

I was very lucky to capture this shot of my older brother pitching my youngest kid into the air! What a great action shot!!

These are memories my kids will never forget. This layout was also made with a Gossamer Blue Kit. I have had so much fun getting my mojo back!

Long time no postie...

I promise there's good reason!! I kind of took a OMG I just found out I'm pregnant hiatus! Yep, you read that right. Talk about quite the summer surprise! So I have been wading thru the extreme fatigue and migraines...but I am back!! I have lots of goodies I never posted so I'm gonna kick it off with this little gem...

This layout was made with supplies from a Gossamer Blue Kit. I just adore this photo of my parents with all their grandkids. What a fun beach trip we had!

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Angel Eyes

This child of mine has the bluest eyes.

 

 They are so captivating.

 

On the outside she is total mischief. But on the inside she has the kindest, most giving heart.

 

 

 

 

This layout was created mostly with items from the May Gossamer Blue kit.

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Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

I just love when the mojo flows! I took this picture last fall at my daughter's elementary school. They were celebrating Veteran's Day. Since my husband and I are both Veterans, I was especially moved by this display of flags trailing down the hall. I had the photo printed but didn't quite know what I wanted to do with it until I received my May Gossamer Blue kit. When I saw this red paper, I just knew I wanted to use it for this photo.

The only thing not included in the kit were the wood veneer stars from Studio Calico. I wanted the words FREE and BRAVE to really stand out so not only did I use a different color, I also cut each letter 4 times and glued them together to make my own "chipboard" letters.

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Fly Away

I stumbled across this photo I had taken a year or so back and realized I had never scrapbooked it. It's such a favorite of mine. We were pleasantly surprised one morning to walk outside and see this balloon float on by. Since this picture was taken, we have seen many more. I am fascinated by them each time I see them. One of these days I would love to go up in one...until then I will just take pictures and dream.

(supplies from May Gossamer Blue Main Kit)

 

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Kristy

 



Surfer Girl

I must confess I love the beach. I know many people would agree with me on this. I am also fortunate enough to get to go at least every year if not every other year. During our beach times I become a maniac with my camera. I love beach pictures, little kids running around with sandy feet, sweet sunrises...ahhhh. Words just can't describe the feeling.

Today's layout includes pictures of my youngest learning to "surf".

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