Focus

My two younger children on a nice summer walk earlier this month :)

I did this for the current White Space Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Vinnie Pearce's stunning Make It Meaningful Collection II ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Graduation

My younger daughter with her class - graduating from 3rd grade this past spring :)

I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge {Book Club} at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Newlife Dreams' Con-GRAD-Ulations ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Discovery

My two younger children minutes before we left for the airport to join their older sister in Gothenburg, Sweden where she was for the Gothia Cup Soccer Tournament.  Excitement was in the air... :)

I did this for the new Throwback Thursday {Vacation} challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Studio Ztampf!'s gorgeous Sound {Paper Pack}, Adventouriste {Trinkets}, Adventouriste {ARTiStitches}, Adventouriste {ARTiculate} and Adventouriste {Pieces of Time}. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Do It!

My oldest daughter - who LOVES climbing, and being on top of the world :)

I did this for the current Launch Zone Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, using the provided FREEBIE template by Dawn Inskip, as well as Courtney's Designs' gorgeous Make It Count {kit}, Make It Count {wordart}, Craft Flowers Vol.1 and Ornate Brushes Vol.3. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Fly

My son and my younger daughter at the beach earlier in July.

I did this for the current ImPROMPTu Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Vicki Robinson's gorgeous new Time To Fly, available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Happy Day

My son :)

I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge {Offline} and I used Julia Makotinsky's fabulous It's a New Day and It's a New Day {Banners} ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Reflection

My younger daughter, waiting patiently for her sister :)

I did this for the current ImPROMPTu challenge at Scrapbook Graphics and used the prompt Close-Up. I used Studio Manu's amazing Captured {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Be Still

My younger daughter enjoying a day at the sea - the sounds of the ocean are quite relaxing and soothing :)

I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge {Be Still and Listen} at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Jen Maddocks' Mother May I {kit}, Go To Bases 5 and Damask Blends No1. The template is from Studio Rosey Posey's Blended Templates Bundle 10 and the wordarts from Newlife Dreams' Peaceful Feelings ~ everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Enjoy the Sunset

We have the most amazing sunsets around here - and this time of year, when the sun hardly ever sets, we get a couple of hours when the ocean and the sky are all the different kinds of orange and red while the sun dips into the sea only to rise again a moment later.  I love this time of year :)

I did this for the current Throwback Thursday {Sunset} challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Studio Miki Ferkul's Dusk {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Edinburgh

A tiny little part of the houses along the hop-on-hop-off bus in Edinburgh, on its way from Princes Street to Ocean Terminal and the harbor :)

I did this for the ImPROMPTu Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Jen Maddocks' My Favorite and My Best No7[ templates and Angie Young's Nostalgia Blessings mini kit ~ both at Scrapbook Graphics.

Adventure

On our way from Iceland to Orlando, Florida, in May 2014 :)

I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge: Adventure at Scrapbook Graphics. I used Vinnie Pearce's Textured Mustards - 01, Editable Frames - 02, Black and White Stitching - 01 and Impressionist Transfers - 03 ~ all available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Easter

Our Easter, April 1 - 5 in a nutshell :)

I did this for the current ImPROMPTu {Challenge} at Scrapbook Graphics and I used Palvinka Designs' gorgeous Spring Love and the alpha is from Natali's Hello Winter ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Wonder...

My daughter and my nephew enjoying a nice spring day back in April 2007 :)

I did this for the current Throwback Thursday {Challenge} at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Berna Datemas' fabulous Two Hearts {elements} and Two Hearts {papers - vol1} as well as Studio Ztampf!'s ARTiStitches Adventouriste. All available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Selfie

My oldest and I last Thursday :)

I did this for the current Font {Challenge} at Scrapbook Graphics, using the required Sunday {font} as well as Vicki Robinson's Journey {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Be Happy

My younger daughter, who is always full of optimism :)

I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Newlife Dreams' gorgeous new Eggs'tra Cute Easter. The words are from Amanda Rockwell's Colorful Summer, both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Shine

My older daughter making her speech at the 7th grade dictation competition last week.  She did extremely well - couldn't be prouder :)

I did this for the February Launch Zone {Challenge} at Scrapbook Graphics, using the provided template by Studio Unica as well as Scrapyrus Designs' gorgeous Let's Sparkle {kit} and Let's Sparkle {borders}. Everything available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Flowers

I got some flowers from my husband for my birthday and they were still standing tall and fresh 2 weeks later.  I also love the fact that my husband never buys me red flowers - always blue or purple, or even orange, because that's the colors I love :)

I did this for the current ImPROMPTu Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics and I used Studio Manu's Happy Times kit, available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Patience

This time of year, I get easily tired of the cold and the snow and wait rather impatiently for warmer weather. I'm probably not alone in that LOL

I did this for the current Pinspirational Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics and I used Courtney's Designs' Frosty Moments and a couple of elements from Studio Manu's Growing Up Together. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

February

For my birthday in February, my kids made me oreo cookie cakepops.  The older two made the cakes while my little boy decorated them with little red hearts.  It was so sweet :)

I did this for the current ImPROMPTu Challenge {February} at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Studio Palvinka'sYour and Me {kit} ~ available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Spring

An early spring day walk on the beach back in April 2007 :)

I did this for the current White Space Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics, and I used Captivated Visions' gorgeous Collect Moments: kit and Artistry 01: Artified template ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.