Saturday, December 8, 2012

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!
 
 

Ness

 

Sunday, December 2, 2012

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! 
 

 

American Vacation by Alissa Jones
 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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! 
 
 

Sunday, October 28, 2012

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.
 
 

Saturday, October 20, 2012

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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Bird on a Wire (Painted Extras) | Sarah Barber
 
 
Bird on a Wire (Paper Pack) | Sarah Barber
 
 
 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

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!
 
 
 
Eerie Whispers: Paper Cuts
 
 
Eerie Whispers: Paper Cut Borders
 

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!
 
 
 
 
Walk Like an Egyptian kit
 

Sunday, October 14, 2012

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. 
 
My Soul To Take | Sarah Barber·

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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!
 
 
 
Autumn Girl by Alissa Jones
 


Saturday, October 13, 2012

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.
 
 
 
 
Toxic PaperPack :: CryztalRain

Saturday, October 6, 2012

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.
 
 
Trick or Treat by Alissa Jones
 
 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

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!
 
 
Urban Scribbles :: CryztalRain
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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.
 
 
 
Eerie Whispers
 
 

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!
 
 
 
Dream | Sarah Barber
 

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!
 
 
University Drive Bundle
 
 
 

Sunday, September 30, 2012

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.
 
 
Toxic B&IP :: CryztalRain
 
 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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.
 
 
 
Autumn Falls by Alissa Jones
 
 
 

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Memories of 8th Grade

Can't believe that my darling is in 8th grade this year! The time certainly does fly. I created this title page for the beginning of a journal that she can hold all of her memories of 8th grade in! Created with Old School Collab with Sarah Barber Designs which can be found at One Story Down.  Love the grungy, school feel of this!  Perfect for big and little kids!

 
 
Old School
 
Check it out!

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Youve Got a Friend

Two of my favorite subjects! Here they are having fun in the back of the truck bed! Created with Alissa Jones Rootin Tootin which can be found at Scrapmatters!
 

 

Rootin' Tootin' by Alissa Jones

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Moon Walk

Tribute to Neil Armstrong. Created with Beyond Infinity by Alissa Jones. Photo courtesy of Google Life.  It never ceases to amaze me at what this great nation can accomplish!  Rest easy Neil!
 
 
 
Beyond Infinity by Alissa Jones
 

I Wish

Ahh....Its that time again.  Back to school.  The time when every adolescent girl wishes they were something that they perceive they are not!  This page is dedicated to the little girl in all of us!

 
 
 
Go Ask Alice | Sarah Barber
 
 


Saturday, September 1, 2012

King of the Hlll



I  can't help but laugh. In previous years I have perfectly posed pictures. In 8th grade I have a snap taken on the fly with my phone as we are rushing off to our first day of school! Guess you really are getting older! Created with Recess by Alissa Jones over at Scrapmatters!



Recess by Alissa Jones
 
 

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Do Not Forget

 
 
Love this picture of our boy Simon! And the quote! We could never forget about our boy! Created with Fox Tails by Alissa Jones.
 
 

Call Me Leo

 
 
I will never forget the day you came home and told me you didn't want to be a Leo. You didn't want to be the one responsible for trimming all the other celestial being tails. With your fierce independence I think Leo fits you just fine! Created with Celestial by Viva Artistry at Scrapbookgraphics.
 
Celestial Collection Bundle
 

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Who Says You Can't go Home



One of my favorite songs! Home always has several meaning for me...the home I live in with my family, the hometown I grew up in. Which one really is home...or are they both? Created with Houses, Grimm, and Ruby by Sarah Barber Designs here at One Story Down.

Little House | Sarah Barber


Grimm | Sarah Barber