First Christmas

My son on his first Christmas at his orphanage in China in 2010.  This was before we knew of him - and the photos we received with him are priceless :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new All Merry and Bright templates and ViVa Artistry's Steam Christmas as well as Studio Unica's Carolers wordart. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

{Don't} Let it Snow

My younger daughter at almost 6 months in December 2006.  She didn't like the snow :)

I used the fantastic 12 Days of Christmas freebies given away at MScraps in December.

I Believe

My younger daughter back in 2010 :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new All Merry and Bright templates and Grunge It Up 4 overlays. I also used Memory Clips' Believe in the Magic kit and Believe in the Magic {paints}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

The Shoes

My kids put their shoes in the window 13 days before Christmas...each night Santa brings a little treat and puts it in the shoe.  I love traditions :)

I used Jennifer Labre's gorgeous new Dear Santa and Mirelle Candeloro's beautiful Coffee Breakt {templates}. Both available at MScraps.

It Is the Season

My children on Christmas Eve 2011 :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous Shopping Frenzy templates, along with the gorgeous new Studio Mix from the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics, Celebrate the Season, Celebrate the Season {Addon}, Celebrate the Season {Watercolor Papers} and Celebrate the Season {Word Bits}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Snow

We have had a bit of snow lately - and my kids are loving it!  This is my oldest, who spent all of last weekend happily playing in the snow :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fab new Photo Emphasis Templates Vol.24, along with some of her gorgeous kits & collections; Baby, It's Cold Outside {Collection}, Peace and White Christmas {Collection}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Advent

This years Advent candle wreath on the second Sunday of Advent :)

I used Tinci Designs' Beauty in Winter {templates} and Scrapyrus Designs' The List {kit} ~ both at MScraps.

A Beautiful Life

My younger daughter in early October :)

I did this for the fun December Freebie Challenge at OScraps ~ and I used a selection from the Freebies Section in the OScraps store.  The freebies are by Maya de Groot, Studio 68, Cinzia Designs and Kitty Designs.

Westminster

From our trip to London in March 2012 :)

 I did this for the December Create Outside the Box challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Lilas Designs' La Vie en Rose and the La Vie en Rose {masks} ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Let it Snow

My son watching the snowflakes falling back in early February :)

I used Tinci Designs' gorgeous Beauty in Winter {elements}, Beauty in Winter {pattern pappers} and Beauty in Einter {solid papers} as well as Erica Zwart Designz' Swirls No.3. Everything is available at MScraps.

Traditions

One of the few traditions from my side of the family is having cinnamon cake with whipped cream and hot chocolate for breakfast on Christmas Day :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new Fluttering Heart templates and Meagan's Creations' beautiful Christmas Traditions kit. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

11

My oldest, who just turned 11, getting ready for her birthday party last Friday night :)

I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new You Make My Heart Sing {Collection}, available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Embrace Serenity

The sunset in early April :)

I did this for the current AnnaLift in the OScraps forums. - See more at: http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=668311&cat=500#sthash.NpFJdZHf.wnhHEnvQ.dpuf

I did this for the current AnnaLift in the OScraps forums.  I used Anna Aspnes' fabulous ArtPlay Palette Natural Instinct, Warm Glows No4 and Serenity Wordart No1. All available at OScraps.

Choir

My younger daughter singing with her choir at their Christmas concert on Saturday :)

I used Paula Kesselring's fabulous Season to be Jolly and A Xmas Gift ~ which is free with the purchase of the Season to be Jolly kit. I also used Zoliofrope's Copasetic templates and Studio 68's Glittered Alphas. Everything is available at OScraps.

Merry Christmas

My daughters on Christmas Eve 2012 :)

I did this for the December Scraplift Challenge at MScraps. I lifted Jiruska's sisters.  I used WendyP Designs's gorgeous Dusky Christmas Delight ~ available at MScraps.

Is Christmas Over?

My younger daughter last New Years Eve, while we were taking down all our Christmas decorations and boxing them.  We did it a week earlier than usual because of severely rationed electricity due to a huge storm which went through on December 29 and wrecked havoc with our electricity supplier.  It seemed pointless to have everything up for another week if we couldn't keep the lights on :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Bah Humbug at Scrapbook Graphics.

It's All About Me

My older daughter who is totally oblivious to anybody else's opinions or reactions to her actions :)

I did this for the December scraplift challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Blagovesta Gosheva's gorgeous I Am Who I Am {Page Kit} and I Am Who I Am {Word Bits}. Both at Scrapbook Graphics.

3 Today

My baby boy on his third birthday last July :)

I used the fab new Studio Mix Twenty Forteen and Beyond from the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics.

Naughty or Nice?

We had our first glimpse of Santa last Sunday - and my two younger kids were very happy when Santa gave them candy and an orange.  They thought it was proof they had been nice all year... :)

I used Gennifer Bursett's beautiful new Naughty Christmas and Writer's Block: Paths ~ both available at Pixels & Co.

Lazy Town

My older daughter and her friend getting into their Sportacus and Stephanie roles while watching Lazy Town :)  This was in 2007 - and they were 4.

I used Dawn Inskip's fab new Artful Imagination {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

You Are the Spice of My Life

My younger daughter at 9 months :)

I used HeatherT's fab new Spice of Life and Eudora Designs' gorgeous Enter Snow Part 2 templates. Both available at MScraps.  A couple of leaves are from HeatherT's Tendresse and Winding Down ~ also at MScraps.

Every Moment

My younger daughter - who is not a princess, but a tomboy.  There is an organization who gives all 1st graders bike helmets.  They get to choose the colors, and usually the color choices are blue and pink.  Of course, she chose blue - which perfectly matches her scarf, hat, ball...everything :)

I did this for the December Template Challenge at MScraps.  I used Joyce Paul's fabulous Marrakesh kit ~ available at MScraps.

Moments of Wonder

My younger daughter at 18 months - her second Christmas Eve, but the first where she was actually participating :)

I used the amazing new December collab at OScraps, It's a Wonderful Life.

Love You

My older daughter at the beginning of October :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new Rejuvenation templates and Litabell's Fall Into You collab with Krystal Hartley. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Joy

We are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Holiday season :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Believe 2 {Collection as well as a couple of things from her Believe {Collection}. The pockets are from Dawn's Ordinary kit. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Dawn Inskip's fab Black Friday Sale!

You don't want to miss this!! Dawn Inskip's amazing Black Friday Sale! Minimum of 30% off her entire studio at Scrapbook Graphics!!

 The studio is filled to the brim with gorgeous goodies...!!

Snow Dreams

My younger daughter out in the freezing cold Iowa winter one day in December 2007 :)

I used Rosey Posey's gorgeous new Christmas Kisses and Blendability templates. Both at Scrapbook Graphics.  The "Snow Dreams" words are from Lorie Davison's Drifting Snow Dreams Kit ~ also at SBG.

Winter Chills

My younger daughter in November 2011 :)

I used Studio Romy's fab new On a Winter's Day ~ available at MScraps.

December 13

My kids on the morning of December 13, 2012.  They were enjoying the treats Santa had left them the night before :)

I used Dunia Designs' fab new Holly Jolly kit at MScraps.

Hot Chocolate

My son enjoying his breakfast of hot chocolate and whipped cream on Christmas morning 2012 :)

I used Digital Scrapbook Ingredients' fab new Merry and Bright as well as one of Tinci's beautiful new Thankful for... templates. Both are available at MScraps.

The Memorial

A statue to remember one of the amazing women of Icelandic settlement.  She was born in "my neighbourhood" of Iceland, travelled all over the world, lived in Greenland and in America, before settling back in Iceland.  Our history has many strong women :)

I did this for the Creative Techniques Challenge at OScraps in November.  I used Charlize Creations' fabulous brand new Wonder of the Season {Bundle} and Studio 68's Kickstarters 1. Both at OScraps.

Cold

My younger daughter back in October 2007 :)

I used Boutique Cute Doll's beautiful new Frozen kit, available at OScraps - and a template, also from BCD, but it's been retired.

Food

We took our eyes off him for 5 minutes - and this is how his food ended up :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous new Strongest Ties templates and Digilicious Designs' beautiful Memoirs {November} as well as the matching Memoirs {November} Dates. Everything at Scrapbook Graphics.

Christmas

My younger daughter on Christmas Eve 2012 :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Believe Collection at Scrapbook Graphics.  I also used Angelclaud ArtRoom's featured designer freebie, In Orbit, available at Scrapbook Graphics' blog.

Sunday Fun

My younger daughter enjoying herself with her sled out in the cold, windy and snowy afternoon yesterday :)

I used ValC Designs' gorgeous new Art Book - It's Cold Outside ~ available at OScraps.

My Office

That's my office at work - I love it.  It's a corner office with lots of windows, it's spacious, bright, quiet and has a killer view :)

I used Gennifer Bursett's fab Office Space kit as well as her Anchored Washi, Stitched Flowers, Elemental Snippy Phrases V1 and Toolbox Mists V3. Everything is available at Pixels & Co.

Christmas

I did this for the current Designer Spotlight Challenge at OScraps. Dido Designs is in the spotlight - and she has an amazing freebie for participants!

I used Dido Designs' fantastic new {snow man} mega pack ~ available at OScraps.

The Tree

This is my daughter - but the layout is about a tree LOL  She found it interesting, big and old - and it had 11.000 little lights on :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous Ocean Shimmer templates, which are featured in November's Digi Files.  The kit is the Twilight Summer Studio Mix from the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics, as well as the Twilight Summer Add-On.

Dreamer

My younger daughter in early October :)

I did this for the November Media Inspiration Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Captivated Visions' gorgeous {Dreamer} Grabbag and the door is from Lorie Davison's fabulous Rough to the Touch with Everything in it ~ both at Scrapbook Graphics.

Winter

My younger daughter during a little boust of snow and flurry last February.  She found that her sunglasses shielded her eyes from the snow :)

I did this for the November Launch Zone Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used ET Designs' gorgeous new Winter Dreams kit at Scrapbook Graphics.

The Sorcerer's Cottage

Last July we visited a part of the country, which in the old days was known for it's sorcery.  We went to one of the sod houses which is said to have housed a rather potent sorcerer...it was fun, and my oldest thought it was very ghostly :)

I used Meta Wulandari's fabulous new Times Past mini kit as well as Tinci Designs' beautiful new My World 1 templates. Both available at MScraps.

Live Laugh Love

My daughters back in March 2007 :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's gorgeous new Lace in Love templates with Scrapyrus' Never Fade Away and Studio Manu's Happy Together Wordart. Everything at Scrapbook Graphics.

Ice Baby

My oldest, 6 years ago, in November 2007 :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fantastic new Below Zero {Collection} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics. I also used her DSD freebie template ~ still available at Dawn's blog.

Bright Summer Day

The photo is from June 2007.  Six years later - and I'm still trying to finish my 2007 album!! :)

I did this for Dido Designs's new Notion To Scrap Challenge at OScraps.  I used Dido Designs' gorgeous {snow men} Notion Set and {little birdie told me II} Notion Set as well as a couple of brushes from Anna Aspnes' ArtPlay Palette For The Record. Everything available at OScraps.

Thankful

My younger daughter at exactly 9 months - back in March 2007 :)

I used the amazing Hearts Wide Open Studio Mix by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics.

Laughter

My younger daughter is always happy :)  There she is enjoying a cold spring morning's dip into the pool at the vacation house we were staying at :)

I used Little Rad Trio's Blessed Happiness {Mini Bundle} as well as Grace Bennett's fabulously fun All Tore Up: Shapes and All Tore Up: Mostly Straight II. I also used Our Misadventures' beautiful Center of Attention templates and the stitch is from HeatherT's Once Upon a Time.

Be Still

My son this past July, very still and very quietly watching the ocean :)

I did this for the November Scraplift Challenge at OScraps and I lifted nessita's beautiful szeghalom, 2012.  I used Tracy Martin's fab Don't Stop Be"lief"ing and Stop...Banner Time as well as Anna Aspnes' beautiful Art Play Palette Story, ScriptTease Happiness No1 and Serenity WordART No1. Everything available at OScraps.

Discover

We visited an old sod house museum last summer - and there were so many things in there that were new to my younger daughter and needed explanation... :)

I used Dawn Inskip's fabulous new Above and Beyond Template Bundle 02 with Dawn's Machine Stitched Papers and The Old Curiosity Shop Collection. I also used a couple of things from Dawn's Tickety-Boo Collection, Memories Collection and Everyday Titles. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Then and Now

My oldest on the day she became part of our family at 15 months, back in March 2004, and then again on our 9th Family Day on March 1, 2013.  She is amazing.  Fun, strong, smart, and beautiful - and I love her to bits :)

I used HeatherT's fab Then and Now kit.  I did this for the {i}DSD Scraplift Challenge at MScraps - it's still open for participation - and I lifted sucali's amazing Creepy layout.

Beautiful Day

My oldest and my youngest during a beautiful day's walk back in June :)

I used Our Misadventures' fabulous Throught Thick and Thin templates and Tinci Designs' gorgeous Color Your WorldElements, Patterned Papers and . Everything is part of the beautiful November Memory Mix at MScraps.