It's a Pirates Life

I just can't resist this little man. He so lights up my world. He's changing every single day. The learning curve with him is just so awesome. And he knows how to work a SMILE big time.

I am still practicing and learning more and more stuff on Photoshop. So to keep in practice here's a simple template. Credit goes to MOrignals Template No. 27 and my Nikon D60. Font is from Adobe called Not Too Shabby.

Beth's Birthday Layout

Here's a digital layout of Beth on her 23rd birthday. I have been trying to teach myself one or two new digitl tricks a week. I cleaned off my desk tonite so I can do some paper and glue scrapping. I have made over 12 halloween cards, nothing fancy but kind of cute. I need to push myself away from this computer to get some more stuff accomplished. Take care, God Bless and TFL!


Credits: Vintage Dreams by Lori Barnhurst and Michelle Coleman at Little Dreamer Designs: paper, ribbon, rubons,and charm. MM Bohemian Summer tag by Michelle Coleman.

Some Random Shots

My fourth oldest just had her birthday on Wednesday and turned 23. So this shot is of her blowing out her candles. Something she said she wanted to do and hasn't done since she probably turned sweet 16. Sorry about not getting the cake and candles in the shot!


Next is a family shot of Jerrod, Colleen, Drew and Logan that I tried to Monday since they were dressed up coming from a funeral. I have been trying to get one of them together for awhile now.

Next is a random shot of Logan with a play pirate eye patch on. Just had to get my camera a click away. Look at those yummy cheeks!

And the last shot is of Drew and how big he has gotten over the summer! I can't believe how big he is. He has lost all of his baby fat. He has no tummy now. He is 4 going on 11.

And one more of Drew that I thought was so stinkin cute. I can't remember what was said during this picture.
I think it might be because of a sweat bee. He has a big fear of bugs of any kind lately.

I am So Addicted!

Here's another page I have had fun working on. This digital scrapping should come with a WARNING LABEL for sure. And here's a big thank you my friends Liz and Jackie for their awesome paper and stamps. You can catch them and their goodies at illustratingstories.com or at Liz Ness or Jackie Wood
Check out there store for the new stuff. They both are so talented!
Thanks for looking and God Bless!

A Visit to Wine Country

Last weekend was so gorgeous we decided to get up and go to Hermann, MO. Its only about an hour from where we live. Matthew, our son that lives in St. Louis now was down and went with us. Hermann is small quaint town established in 1836 situated on the Missouri River. During October they have what they called Octoberfest. They have a winery, gift shops, flea markets, historic sites and bed and breakfast. These are a few of the pics I tried to capture. I don't go anywhere now without my Nikon D60. Just love it!





Have a great week and take care. God Bless!

Still Learning

Ok I am still learning and trying to teach myself a few more tricks everyday. This is so doggone addicting. I hopefully after awhile I can learn munches of new stuff and my stuff while start looking as good as some of the magazines layouts. I got a long way to go in that department. But I am having fun learning. This digital scrapbooking should come with a label. Watch out Liz and Jackie I am working on one with your papers and elements. I can't wait to see how that one turns out. TFL! and God Bless.

Materials used: Autumn Medley kit and Autumn Leaves word art by Shabby Princess, cardboard frame from She's So Trashy Mini kit at Oscraps.com, and tree, twill ribbon come from Heidi Larsen's HootFest kit at Little Dreamer Designs.

Big Boy Haircut!

Here's a new pic of Logan with his Big Boy haircut! I just love seeing his little neck and wanting to munch on it. He got his haircut late Sunday evening and he looks so much like a little boy instead of a baby! Take care and thanks for stopping by. God Bless!