just a moment

My new kit...

2010-07-30T21:43:00.001-07:00

yessssssss.....

2010-04-27T16:20:00.000-07:00

whew! made it past round 2- just submitted my round three and am now waiting for my my round 4 assignment....we've gone from 88 competing to 15 left standing...I'm thrilled- but also know the higher I go- the harder the fall! Here's a peek at my new kit-

Thrilled!

2010-04-07T17:04:00.000-07:00

I just got word that my design was accepted for round one of the Little Dreamer Apprentice program! (Click here to see the announcement) It's just a first step- but it's lifted me to cloud nine! Check out my Digi site, Foreverjoy Designs on the left and you can see the mini kit I submitted- and grab one for yourself if you'd like.

Good Morning Sunshine!

2010-03-31T19:09:00.000-07:00

Sweet Irish Eyes-

2010-03-17T18:59:00.000-07:00

Big Picture Scrapbooking

2010-02-24T16:37:00.000-08:00

I just finished a terrific on line class called "Point of View" at Big Picture Scrapbooking taught by one of my favorite artists, Nic Howard. Now that school is so far behind me- I can clearly see how important it is to keep learning- never think you know enough. This class really focused on storytelling- which, as you all know, is very near and dear to me. I don't think of myself as a "scrapbooker" really. I'm more of a storyteller. Silly stories, sad stories, important and everyday ones. They have to be written so that when my voice is silent- they will play on.

Here is a page I made for an assignment that asked for a layout about you- from someone else's point of view. ;)

memories of a more colorful time...

2010-02-01T19:02:00.000-08:00

february. i dont like it. the holidays are over- things are grey and are going to stay that way for a few more months. its not that i dont like the chilly weather- i do. fal is one of the BEST times of year- maybe its the colors that make the chill seem so bright and refreshing...i miss them.

2010-01-26T19:41:00.000-08:00

digi used Lily "Vintage White" After 5 Designs http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/shoppe/home.php

No rewind

2010-01-14T17:59:00.001-08:00

digi used: LaurieAnnHGD Fresh Laundry and Sea Breeze kits- http://www.scrapartist.com/shoppe/

Down The Rabbit Hole!

2010-01-14T17:02:00.000-08:00

I blinked and he became a big guy! I swear- the days can be long- but the years go by way too fast! I had fun making this one with SherrieJDs Curious Adventures. font from internet- How curious

The dark side of Christmas....

2010-01-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

here's a peek at the sad truth - taking the decorations down- the dark side of Christmas-
EEK!

How can it be that all that wonderfully magic stuff that makes our home so special on December 1- looks so SO sad on January 1? Even the pizza boy laughed when he peeked inside after delivering our meal (Cooking was just NOT on the radar this night!)

i LOVE santa!

2009-12-05T13:05:00.001-08:00

Well, we made the "visit" today- to see Santa- and Liam was terrific with it all until it was actually time to sit on the Big Guy's lap. The best I could do was convince him to sit on the floor beside Santa-with Ryan's help of course. I figured this way- could get a shot of the Jolly Elf behind Liam and we could say "mission accomplished". What I NEVER expected is that when Liam bowed his head shyly, and sat on the floor in front on him- that Santa would get right down next to him and give him a BIG HUG! Liam was shocked-Ryan was too-the crowd all said "awwwwwww" and I got a little choked up.

Yes boys. there is a Santa.

We met him today.

2009-11-27T23:02:00.001-08:00

I love my robot!

2009-11-21T17:36:00.000-08:00

OK- I don't know how this all started- but somehow you have come to believe that water towers are robots. and you LOVE them. When we go to school, you see your friend "Robby" and you say with absolute adoration- "there's my robot! I love him. I really love him"

my cake boss-

2009-11-21T15:40:00.000-08:00

just one more week- and you are done with 4 months of cake classes! Your work is amazing kiddo! And- its been great getting away with you- just the two of us- every Wednesday nite- love u~

digi used: "Life is Art" by Pixelworks

Its coming.....!

2009-10-15T07:46:00.001-07:00

i LOVE this time of year- once we decorate for Halloween- its non stop celebrations- the boys birthdays- Halloween- Thanksgiving- Christmas..its all good!

digi used: "Halloween magic" by SherrieJD at Scrapartist

almost 2 years ago....

2009-10-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

you two have been buddies from day one- liam couldnt ask for a better big brother- and ryan couldnt ask for a bigger fan...
digi kit cre@bisontine the celyas world of love after five designs

last halloween...

2009-10-10T21:12:00.000-07:00

last halloween- liam was all about pumpkins. cute little pumpkins. this year- its BATMAN!! in just one year he gone from a toddler to a little guy. I cant wait for this years pix!

digi kit: All Hallows Night Leora Sanford, Little Dreamer

11. How did this happen?

2009-10-10T17:13:00.000-07:00

Honestly- 11?

its been 11 years of absolute joy kiddo- i love you and my life with you.

but maybe you could slow down this whole growing up thing- ok?

is it over yet?

2009-10-01T17:16:00.000-07:00

i know that the tears will stop- and that soon you will be happy to see your little friends at school- but for now- you are breaking my heart when you start to tear up on the drive to school and ask me- "Is it over yet?"

um- just 18 or so more years kiddo...

ouch.

ready or not!

2009-09-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

digi used cre@bisontine colorfall kit thalaris early for autumn natalie design clipping mask

Just add water...

2009-09-01T18:15:00.000-07:00

enjoying these last days of summer

ryan can never resist a sprinkler!

digi used: lily designs autumn by the bay sussie m clipping mask house of 3 clipping mask

how big r u?

2009-08-03T16:42:00.000-07:00

ice cream maaaaaaan!

2009-07-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

this was the first summer you understood that the chiming music coming from the blue and white man meant ICE CREAM!

Now-, you hear the first note and you just run! I am actually a little ashamed that I let you run so far ahead to take this shot- I learned that objects in your zoom lens are actually a lot further than they appear!

lido beach

2009-07-20T17:33:00.000-07:00

A day at the beach. Ryan was a fish- and Liam a sand crab. Ryan battled the waves and Liam collected everything that even looked like a shell. Laugh. Swim. Play. Smile. Summer.

first wheels

2009-07-20T15:47:00.000-07:00

red white and blue

2009-05-31T15:55:00.000-07:00

memorial day- a parade means so much more than a trip to the mall.

A moment captured

2009-02-20T20:55:00.000-08:00

you guys. together. more often smiles than not.

digi used ali edwards wordart: songbird elements/papers