Butterflies

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I wanted to use a good amount of pictures for this page, but did just want to throw the pictures on it because I love these pictures! I saw at layout in CK's June issue (page 26) and thought I would try it with these pictures. I really like how it turned out!

Spring

Rockford

I had tried scrapping these pictures the other day, but with the vertical one of Titus, I was troubled in finding a good layout. Strange, I know. So I saw this picture layout in a magazine and thought that it would work perfect. I also have been thinking about the new calendar grid that I downloaded (www.creatingkeepsakes.com/CT3) and thought it might be fun putting the pictures on the actual calendar. I just had to move the dates around to match the dates in March. I think I like how it all looks. Oh and I saw Jessica and Christina use flourishes that were outlined. I haven't asked if they used a stroke on them, but that's what I tried here and it seemed to work well.

Butterflies

Do you ever get butterflies? Butterflies over creating and scrapbooking? I would have to believe that I'm not the only one. Today I was looking through my new "Computer Tricks for Scrapbookers 3" that I won for a page I posted. While browsing, I was getting ideas, wanting to try new things and just HAPPY that I scrapbook - then the butterflies started. It's weird. I can't explain it. Maybe it's all those creative juices coming together. Lately I've been thinking about how thankful I am that I scrapbook. Yesterday someone said that it was really great that I scrapbook. It is really great. I know that I cherish pictures from when I was little. I already cherish pictures that I've taken of our family. And I have to believe that my children will cherish the pictures taken and STORIES that go along with the pictures.

Now mind you, the butterflies were fluttering and I thought, "I'm going to blog this". While blogging a few other things first, my 3.5-year-old son came in my room with his pants off showing me that he peed. I don't know what was going through his head at the time (since he's been potty trained over a year), but he showed me what happened. This is also amidst random bickering between my two kids. Although I'm still excited about scrapbooking, the butterfly wings slowed in their fluttering. Such is life as a mom. I know the butterflies will come back - probably around nap time!

Old Photos, Wonderful Memories

While at my parents this past weekend, I decided to go through some old photos, bring them back and scan them so that I can scrap them with my own stories and memories. There are a lot and I won't blog them all, but I wanted to give a little sample of some of my favorites (a LOT more are on my Facebook).

Decorating Christmas cookies was a family tradition that started young and one that I carry on with my family. I think my mom is just gorgeous in this picture!

My grandpa was my favorite person. I love this picture of him and I. He died when I was 11, but I have some amazing memories of him. It still makes me cry when I think of him being gone (and as I type this), but the warmth of his love and sweet memories I'll always have are deep within my heart.

This was me at my second birthday. I was happily surprised at how I can see Leah in myself. I plan to use a picture from this day on her 2 year birthday page!

Even though I was young, I remember this skirt being one of my favorites. Don't you just love that expression!?

Little Girl

Awesome hair! How I wish it were like this now!

My Strawberry Shortcake banana seat bike!

In my dad's pants and shoes. Stylin'!

My sisters and I loved sitting in the truck of our car halfway through apple picking. We would eat apples with crackers and cheese and felt so "cool" to be in the trunk.

Both Grandparents

My Grandpa and Grandma Reed (my dad's parents) on their wedding day, October 12, 1946. My Great-Grandma Hartley (Grandpa's mom) and my Great-Grandma "Du" (DuRussel) (Grandma's mom) are next to them.

I LOVE the excitement on my grandma's face! Although I wouldn't choose this for my bridesmaids, I actually love the headpieces her bridesmaids are wearing! I love all things old.

My Grandpa Andrew and Grandma Betty - my mom's parents. My grandma was pregnant for my mom in this picture. My mom's dad died when she was 13, so I was never able to meet him.

My grandpa shortly after returning from war. I think this picture is truly awesome!