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.

Thieving Dog

My younger daughter in March of 2007.  She had met this cute little dog, about her size, which she really liked.  Until he tried to steal one of her pacifiers :)

I did this for the November Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used SuzyQ's fabulous DSD 2013 Grab Bag at Scrapbook Graphics.

Siblings

My babies :)

I used Angelle's beautiful Family Time Grabbag ~ available at MScraps.

Happy and Free

My younger daughter enjoying a beautiful fall day with lots of falling leaves :)

I used MScraps fantastic November FWP collab, Euphoria as well as Tinci Designs' gorgeous Birds on the Tree template pack ~ also at MScraps.

Follow the Path

My younger daughter :)

I did this for the November Template Challenge at MScraps.  I used Ninigoesdigi's fab new Sunday Stroll Elements and Sunday Stroll Papers ~ both part of the beautiful November Memory Mix at MScraps.

Who Am I?

I am the mom behind the camera :)  I thought it was time for a couple of selfies, so my kids wouldn't think they grew up in a family with a dad and a camera LOL

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new Beautiful Melancholia templates ~ which are free with a $10 purchase for iDSD weekend. I also used Studio Miki Ferkul's gorgeous All About Me kit. Both are available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Be Happy

My always happy younger daughter back in July :)

I did this for the November Ad Challenge at MScraps.  I used Mirelle Candeloro's fabulous Be HappyPapers, Elements and Cards. I also used Meta Wulandari's 100% YOU Wordart and Scrapyrus Designs' Beautiful Day Solid Papers. Everything is available at MScraps.

Spooky

My oldest and one of her best friends at a treasure hunt at a local park - using only the lights from their headlights and the full moon.  It was spooky and SO much fun :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new Bewitching Night templates with Amanda Rockwell's Grunge Me Up 1 papers, Rosey Posey's Fragments {Fright Night} og Studio Miki's October 31st elements. Everything at Scrapbook Graphics.

Dawn Inskip's fab {i}DSD sale!

 

Dawn's store is at minumum 40% off...she has an amazing Halloween Fusion available at her store (believe me, it's not to be missed) and  a gorgeous freebie on her blog!

{i}DSD fun at MScraps!

 

There is fun and games in the forums, an amazing blophop freebie, a new FWP collab and the most fantastic sale!!!  You can't miss it!

 

Courage

Scrap Therapy :)

I used Dawn Inskip's gorgeous new Miss Me Kit and Miss Me Overlays and Scatters. Both at Scrapbook Graphics.

Smile

My older daughter last weekend :)

I used Gennifer Bursett's fabulous More Cowbell, which is this month's featured fan freebie over at MSA's facebook site. I also used Gennifer's The Sprats alphas ~ available at Pixels & Co.

1969

That's me, about 5 or 6 months old - in the summer of 1969 :)

I used Scrapyrus Designs' fabulous new Childhood Memories{Bundle} as well as Tinci Designs' beautiful White Space Fantasy templates. Both available at MScraps.

Autumn Days

My son around the middle of the month wearing his "say-cheese" smile - asking me to take his photo :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fab new Flower Power templates and Newlife Dreams' beautiful Autumn Minis {Super Collection}. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Christmas

I'm not quite ready for this year's Christmas - but I still have my 2012 Christmas photos to scrap.  This one is my older daughter on Christmas Eve :)

I used Mirelle Candeloro's beautiful new Friends of Santa Bundle with one of Tinci Designs' fab new A Girly Thing Templates. Both available at MScraps.

Turkey Hat

I took the girls to a coffee house concert a year ago.  They didn't much like the music, but they loved that the cafe had a huge table filled with all kinds of wigs and hats they could try.  My older one loved the Turkey hat :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Petrified Collection as well as one of her Photo Emphasis Templates Vol.23. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Rain

My son enjoying jumping in puddles at the end of September :)

I did this for the October Media Inspiration Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Priss Designs' gorgeous A Froggy Day at Scrapbook Graphics. The staples are from Julia Makotinsky and the rain from Natali Design and Newlife Dreams ~ also at Scrapbook Graphics.

The Leaves

My son and the falling autumn leaves at the beginning of October.  He just couldn't get enough of them :)

I used the fabulous new Studio Mix Autumn Splendor by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook Graphics.

Autumn

My younger daughter feeding the ducks at the beginning of the month :)

I used Designs by Brigit's gorgeous Day in the Forest kit and Tinci Designs' fab new Circle Party templates. Both are available at MScraps.

The Map

This is in Beijing in August 2011.  We were strolling around the city and our guide was showing our oldest where we were on the map :)

I used Gennifer Bursett's fabulous new Far and Away ~ available at Pixels & Co. and for a limited time, it's free with every $10 purchase.

Beauty of Fall

My beautiful younger daughter enjoying a wonderful and chilly fall day :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's gorgeous new True Friends template and Studio Em-Ka's gorgeous Happy Elf kit ~ both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

12 Years

My husband on our 12 year anniversary last July :)

I used Little Rad Trio's fab new Years Together as well as one of Our Misadventures' gorgeous new Just Smile template.

Whales

We had a pod of pilot whales swim ashore at the beginning of September.  Some swam into our harbour and stayed, others swam to the beach and died.  The weather was horrible so no one could do anything to try and save them.  The day after, the shore was filled with dead whales - it was a really sad sight.

I used the beautiful new Studio Mix at Scrapbook Graphics, The Whole Story, along with the matching The Whole Story Bubble Wraps and The Whole Story Lights.

The Cutest

My younger daughter in July 2012 :)

I used Gennifer Bursett's gorgeous No Tricks, Just Treats, available at Pixels and Co.

October

A walk in early October 2012 :)

I used Angelclaud ArtRoom's fabulous new P365 October Templates as well as Palvinka's gorgeous Time For Autumn Song. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Saturday

Photos from one gorgeous Saturday in September :)

I used Dawn Inskip's amazing new Grab Bag No9 as well as Dawn's Pocket Journal Basics #1. Both available at Scrapbook Graphics.

Timeless

My beautiful older daughter :)

I did this for the October Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook Graphics.  I used Jen Maddocks' Fall Beside Me kit, the Fall Beside Me {Overlays} and the Fall Beside Me {Light}. The "Timeless" wordstrip is from Studio Manu's Looking Back. Everything is available at Scrapbook Graphics.