Pure Joy

I have been having so much fun with all the bright fun papers that have come out. When I first saw this Basic Grey Lime Rickey I thought it was quite wild and wasn't sure I'd know what to do with it, but that hasn't been a problem. With active playful kids I find I need more.

This was one of our many days at the park. Autumn absolutely loves the swings just as her brothers do. She wants to go high and fast!

Once upon a time

This weeks Dreamgirls challenge was to use a sketch, die cut paper, and an old photo. I wasn't sure I had any photos older than 5 years old until I came across this one in the bottom of my photo box of my husband and his sister (who my daughter looks very much like). I chose to do hidden journaling as this picture of he and his sister saddens me.

Daddy

I hope everyone let the wonderful Daddy's in their life know how truly special they are. I couldn't have asked for a better man to be the father of my little ones, and hope they will always share the special bonds that they have right now.

Last Scrapper Standing

I now understand the stress that participants of American Idol and other shows like that go through. Memorable Seasons has been having a fun yet stressful contest where others vote on your LO's to see if you will survive. Only a few more weeks to find out who the ultimate winner will be. I really have enjoyed the challenges and love how my LO's have turned out.

Be Mine

Austin was so excited to get to make his own Valentines this year for the kids in his class. Every year he has watched Jacob and felt a bit left out. Though I did have to reassure him that he wouldn't be giving all the car pencils to his friends and that there would be some candy left over for him too. I found a great sketch for this LO at The Scrappiest

A walk on the wild side

I have to say I was dreading doing another zoo LO. We go to the zoo quite often and the kids are so cute I just have to snap pictures, but I was running out of ideas. I saw the cutest sketch over at The Scrappiest and knew it would be perfect with these animal pattern papers from Dream Street. This photo worked out perfect for the new challenge at Scrap It Forward to show happy children. How could they not be happier getting to spend the day at the zoo with their cousins, aunt and grandma! Scrap it Forward is supporting The Ronald McDonald house, so check it out and get those can tops saved up!

All about MOM!!

Being a mom makes me appreciate my mom that much more. She is always there for me as a mom and a friend. I'm so lucky that we have become friends as adults. I love seeing her with my children. They absolutely adore her and seem to bring her so much joy as well.