this boy

From the October Scrapdango kit.

Journaling:
this {boy} defined as
kind
playful
silly
smart
loving
sweet

Here is the sketch!

way to make a splash

From the October kit at Scrapdango. I just love how this turned out! I made the background by "sponging" the blue paint that's included in the kit, and white paint, onto the cardstock.

Journaling:
2007 was definitely the year that the two of you made a big splash in your summer swim lessons at Miss Debbie’s house! Just the year before, I had to stay for your class and get in the pool with Tyler, because he would not go in the water otherwise. This year, he was jumping off the side of the pool – and loving it! And Ryan, who only a year ago was just starting to make progress getting across the pool with a bubble on, was now jumping in without a bubble, doing sit-dives, learning strokes, and swimming the length of the pool on his own! I am so proud of the progress that you both made. I can hardly wait to see what next year will bring!

what a difference one year makes

From the Scrapdango October kit.

Here is the sketch!

too much Thomas?

Love the colors in this My Mind's Eye paper line, from the October kit at Scrapdango.

Journaling:
It’s hard to imagine that you will ever outgrow the love you have now for Thomas the Tank Engine. You can spend hours, it seems, quietly fascinated and entertained, pushing Thomas around the Island of Sodor – often making up stories as you go. It’s so satisfying to watch you enjoy such simple, creative fun.
Tyler, 5-21-07

a few cards from the Scrapdango October kit

Some cards I made with scraps from the gorgeous October Scrapdango kit!

no more pitchkers!

Another one for Allyscraps.com! The papers are Dream Street - Father Knows Best.

Journaling:

Mother’s Day @ 7 Springs and Tyler has had ENOUGH of the Mommy-paparazzi! 5/13/07

Halloween ABC Mini-book

I don't do a lot of mini-books, but this little Halloween ABC book was a lot of fun! This is part of the very spooky Halloween gallery at Allyscraps.com, where they are having a Halloween contest with some AWESOME prizes!

a special bond

Journaling:

For you and Ryan both, the sheer glee in your voice when you see her pull in the driveway, and should "Grandma's here!" says it all. You both have such a special place in your hearts for her, as she has for you. It is, truly, a special bond.

a face full of happy

Another one with my Allyscraps.com goodies! The paper line is Dream Street Delight.

Journaling:
Ryan, sometimes you just seem to glow with happiness! How can anyone look at you and not smile, too?

{determination} is half the battle

I'm so thrilled to be a Guest Design Team member at Allyscraps for the month of September! This is my first layout with the awesome products available there, and featuring patterned paper from the new Basic Grey release, Mellow.


Journaling:
What a difference one year makes. Just a year ago, you still seemed like a mere toddler. Now, you are clearly, a little boy. And so determined that you can do anything you set your mind to – no matter how much it scares your mother to watch you do it.
4/21/07

growing together

Journaling:
The guys work together planting the flowerpot. 5-20-07

along for the ride

Also from the September Scrapdango kit!

Journaling:
Eventually, Tyler will learn to drive the Gator… but for now, he is perfectly happy to go along for the ride! 6.1.07

some cards

Here are some fun cards I made with the Scrapdango kit!

melting away in the summer heat

Another one with that great Scrapdango September kit!

Journaling:
That Chuck, the ice cream man… he’s no dummy! He knows exactly where to find his target market, doesn’t he? A hot, sunny day. The Buena Vista pool. You can count on the fact that, early afternoon or so, you will hear the familiar song from the truck as Chuck turns the corner and pulls up to the fence. Then, stand back and stay out of the way – it’s like a herd of wild buffalo as the kids all race to the window to order their favorite frozen goodie! Ryan and Tyler usually stick with the rainbow popsicles – can’t go wrong with that. A hot day, the neighborhood pool, and the ice cream man. A little slice of Americana, if there ever was one! 6.29.07

just 4 today

This is from the fun September spice kit at Scrapdango!


Journaling:
Can it really be true, my baby is four years old? This was your first big party with your own friends, and what fun you all had! You were so excited to celebrate at Kid Company, and there weren’t very many people there, so it was almost like we had the whole place to ourselves! July 3, 2007

Here is the sketch!