I am still behind

I am still trying to play catch-up. There just has been so much going on. For one it was my birthday on the 14th, and what a wonderful day it was. My youngest woke me up with breakfeast and a present. She made scrambled eggs with ham, cheese and tomato. Yum it really was mmm, mmm, good. She was so excited because she bought me a new digital camera and she couldn't wait to give it to me. She bought me a cannon powershot, 9 mega pixels and a 10x optical zoom. All I could say was wow, I think it was too much for her to give me as she is only 16 and works part time. Then on top of that my oldest daughter came down from upstate and I had all my children together. We all went out to dinner and had a wonderful time. Then on the 24th my youngest turned 17. She had her road test on her birthday and passed. I think I was more nervous then she was. I just was afraid that she wouldn't pass on her birthday and then she would be so upset. But I worried for nothing as she passed with flying colors. It was a really special birthday for her as besides passing her road test, my son, gave her a 96 mercury sable. It has low milage and my son took all the dents out, cleaned it up and had it painted. It looks like a brand new car. I can tell you, she is in 7th heaven. In between our birthdays we also celebrated my best friends birthday, she is a year older than me. The three birthday girls went out to dinner last Sunday as we usually do each year and as usual we had a good time. There is alot more happening, and to tell the truth, I can't believe that September is almost over. I also have to tell you that I am so excited! My Sister will be coming to visit in just 5 more days, I can't wait. She told me during the summer that she might come but then she said she wasn't. I was disappointed but I know that it really is a big trip. But then a couple of weeks ago she told me she was going to come. So since she has told me, I have been counting the days. It's not that we do anything real exciting but just to have her here is a real treat. I just wish she lived closer and we could visit together more often. Ok, so I have 2 more layouts to share. The kit I used is the SAS September 2008 'Halloween' Monthly Mega Kit by the very talented SAS designers.

I'm Late

So much going on but I am late in posting these 2 layouts, so I will have to share my stories in my next post. I am working on a new book, this one is for my daughter Kelly. So you will be seeing lots of her. For these 2 layouts I used a really pretty kit called Midnight Summer Dream by Sweetmade.

Kindergarten Jitters

In my last post I mentioned that on September 2nd my granddaughter had her first day of school. It really is amazing how time flies. I can't believe that she is 5 years old already. I just recently finished making a scrapbook of her from the time she was born up to just a little after her third birthday. I already ordered it and should be recieving it any day now. I have pictures of her every month of her life. Anyway, back to her first day of kindergarten. Kelly and I got up early to share this experience with her. I was a little surprised to see that she was nervous. She didn't cry or anything but I could just see that she was scared by the look on her face. But she put on a brave front and walked with her Mommy and Daddy into the school. I did get a few pictures and I made this layout with one of the pictures I really liked. The kit I used is Sunshine by Ashalee Wall. I really like the way this layout came out as it shows what scrapbooking is all about. That is, capturing moments and making memories to look back on.

Another Contest

Oh yeah.... I signed up for the Supreme Team Contest again. This is the 4th time I am participating. The first time I tried, I made it to the 2nd round, but the 2nd and 3rd time I didn't make it out of the 1st round. This time I am in the 2nd round right now. I will post the 2 layouts I made for the contest so you can see them. I join this contest, not because I think I will win but because it really is fun (not to mention that I get a really pretty kit for free) I really enjoy going back to my layout after I post it, to see how many people have viewed it and to read the nice comments. I also have 2 other layouts to show you. Other than that, on Tuesday Sept. 2nd it was my granddaughters first day of school. I got up early so I could go and witness this special event. Of course I brought my camera and got a few pictures. I could tell by the look on her face that she was scared. Then the next day, it was Kelly's first day of school. Actually her first day of being a senior in high school. I got up early that day also to drive her to school. I have always taken her to school on her first day. So my baby will be graduating from high school. It is so hard to believe. I finnally finished my granddaughters scrapbook and have started one for Kelly. You will see them in tonights layouts. Speaking of layouts, here they are....


Supreme Team VI - This was my first layout for the contest.
Credits: Moms Garden by Helen Ehrenhofer

Kelly Born
Credits: Forget Me Not by Sweet Made

Kelly & Me
Credits: Forget Me Not by Sweet-Made

Last Page - This is my 2nd layout for the contest
Credits: Tropicaliente by Maria Designs

This old grey mare, she ain't what she used to be

Last week the grandkids daycare was closed so they came to my house. I wanted to show them a good time so I decide to take them to Keansburg Amusement Park on Tuesday. We got there about 11 am and they went on all the rides and had some lunch. Then about 4 pm we went across the street to the water park. The water park closed at 6 so we went back to the rides. We stayed until about 10 pm and even then they really didn't want to leave. But after about 10 minutes into our drive home they were both asleep in the back seat. I really enjoyed myself seeing them having so much fun but let me tell you I was so sore for days afterwards. As always I took my pictures which you can see in the layouts below. Kelly came with us and she went on some of the bigger rides with my older granddaughter. She also took her on the big water slides while I stayed with the little one on the toddler side. The kit I used for these layouts is The August 'Summer Daze' Mega Kit by the wonderful designers of Stone Accents Studio. There are so many great elements and beautiful papers in this kit that are just perfect for those summer photo's.