Gratitude

Tis the season.....the Thanksgiving season!  Can't believe that turkey day is just 5 days away.  I just love this vintage photo of a boy and his turkey courtesy of the New York photo archives.  Reminds me that I am thankful for many things....my family and friends, a roof over my head, a place to work and the fact that my turkey comes wrapped in cellophane and I am not the one cooking it this year! 

Mikes dad's family always had a fresh turkey in the barn each Thanksgiving.  His one word of advice was never to name Thanksgiving dinner.  It makes it impossible to eat. I am glad my only decision is fresh or frozen, to brine or not to brine.  Anyway....I have paired my fabulous vintage photo with some new wordart by Studio Unica and some of my Viva Artistry stash which can all be found at Scrapbookgraphics!  Enjoy your turkey dinner.....be it fresh or frozen! 

Best Ever!

 

 

Best Ever! Can't believe how much Taylor has grown. Here she is getting ready for prom with her faithful companion-Dixie. She certainly looks beautiful and like a young woman ready to take on the world in collage! Created with Clothier by Viva Artistry which can be found at Scrapbookgraphics!



New Orleans Carnival

Everyone loves Carnival! Especially when in New Orleans. I took this photo at a place where they actually make the floats for the big day! Awesome! Created with Viva Artistry's Mascherari which can be found at Scrapbookgraphics!

 

 

Lights of Hanukkah

Tis the season....Hanukkah that is! Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday! Created with Viva Artistry's Ness which can be found at Scrapbookgraphics.  Photo courtesy of the Florida Memory Archives.  As you all may know I just love my vintage photos...and a chance to learn about a new culture.  Although we celebrate Christmas at our house I was lucky to learn about Hanukkah from the Viva's!

 

 

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We Love our Lobstah!

Boy do we love our lobstah! Nothing beats fresh caught Lobster from New England! Yummy! Created with American Vacation by Alissa Jones which can be found at Scrapmatters.  Lots of lovely

elements to document any of your vacation needs.  Of course my favorite are the New England ones!  But I did see a palm tree in there too! 

 

 



 

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Field Journal

Gotta love this lil one! Always up to something-collecting bugs in her PJ's!  Created with Viva Artistry's Field Journal availalbe at Scrapbookgraphics! 

 

 

Nothing Beats Nascar!

Nothing Beats Nascar on a hot summer day in July! Hear the roar of the engines, feel the warm sun, enjoy the had and tee shirt and hat we had to bribe you with! Created with Lightening Fast by Alissa Jones.

 

 

Bird on a Wire

Bird on a Wire, up there much higher do you see all? Created with Bird on a Wire by Sarah Barber Designs. Additional items from my Sarah Barber Designs stash. Photo courtesy of Florida Memory Archives.

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Who Will You Be?

Have I mentioned that I love Halloween? This year Jess still can't decide who she wants to be. Thats's the beauty of the season-she can be anybody she wants to be! Created with SherrieJD's Eerie whispers and Eerie whispers papercuts-all of which can be found at Scrapbookgraphics!

 

 

 

 

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Walk Like an Egyptian

Brings me back to the day! Where did all the time go? I can't believe that you were ever this little! Created with Walk like and Egyptian by Viva Artistry!

 

 

 

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Hybrid Halloween

Tis the season-Halloween that is! Banner created with Sarah Barber Designs My Soul To Take whihc can be found at One Story Down.

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Tough Girl

I always have trouble seein you as a tough girl! I love that these are the figures you gravitate to on Halloween as I know that you are a strong girl! Created with Autumn Girl by Alissa Jones over at Scrapmaters!     http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3905749498270887932#editor/target=post;postID=1367456678814733465



Beneath the sea of Light

It is so hard to say goodbye to summer! I want to hold on to every last bit! Created with CryztalRain's new Toxic paper pack and Beneath the sea.  Both can be found at Deviant Scrap.

 

 

 

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Hot Dog!

Hot Dog! Jess has always wanted to dress Simon up for Halloween. This year we decided he would be a Hot Dog! Somehow I think he likes to eat hot dogs more than he likes to be one! Created with Trick or Treat by Alissa Jones.

 

 

 

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Beneath the Jungle Sky

 

Love this quote!  Paired it with one of my instagrams.  Have I told you lately how much I love instagram with its fabulous photo editing capability?  Anyway...who would of thought this picture was taken in Naples-Naples Florida that is.  Kinda reminds me of Fall up north!

 

 

 

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Roam the Night

One of my favorite times of the year-Halloween! I just love it! First pumpkins of the season found at Trader Joes! Fabulously eerie couple and other assorted goodies from SherrieJD's Eerie Whispers.

 

 

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Dreams are like Stars!

Dreams are like stars! I am so proud of you for overcoming your fears and reaching out to touch your dreams! Created with Dream by Sarah Barber Designs over at One Story Down!

 

 

 

 

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Be the Change

Be the Change-I am so proud of how hard you worked at the Food Drive. You personally collected over 6 shopping carts full of donations for the local food bank. All the while the bug zapper was keeping you company! And let me tell you theres some pretty big bugs in SW FL! Created with University Drive by Viva Artistry over at Scrapbookgraphics!

 

 

 

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Let it Rain!

Let it rain! So glad the hurricane season is almost over atthough I do enjoy watching a good storm from the safety of the lanai! Created with Toxic and other assorted goodies from CryztalRain over at Deviant Scrap.

 

 

 

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Florida Fall

Fall is the only time of the year I miss my northern home. No one ever seems to realize that our seasons change here too! No pretty leaves but much cooler weather! Created with Autumn Falls by Alissa Jones.

 

 

 

 

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