creative weekend

I decided to go to our cabin this past weekend with Lighty and Chris. They archery hunted and I scrapbooked all weekend long. I completed a mini album, and four layouts. I think that is a record for me. The two cirlce LO's are for a challenge on a message board called Just Scrappin.

It has all started AGAIN

It will soon be time to say good-bye to our koi pond. I dislike the time of year when we have to shut it down, bury the plants, put the heater in the pond for the fish and winterize it for the season.

Another school year. I am happy to be back at school but sad that summer is over. Fall is right around the corner and that means beautiful weather, beautiful colors, and cool breezes. But, that also means that winter will soon be here. Have I mentioned that I loathe the winter months? And guess what? Alaska baby! I gave Lighty his 50th birthday gift a few weeks back. We are headed to Alaska in June of 2009. We are doing several days on our own to see the country, the scenery, the wildlife and then headed on a cruise for eight days. I think I might be more excited than him. I am hoping we can fit Katmai National Park into the itinerary so we can see the bears feeding on mollusks and clams. It is also the breeding season at this time of year. It should be a fun time of the year. So, anyone reading the books by Stephanie Meyer? I can't wait until "Twilight" is in the theaters. I think I need a 12 step program...I can't stop reading! Until next time...

more Bisous...

Two more layouts using PDQ by Bisous.

The first layout is a snapshot of my feet right after I got my pedicure...feeling groovy.

Jules graduated high school back in June. We just took him to Bloomsburg University yesterday. I am not sure who was more excited...him or me! I just hope that he does what he is there to do..and that is study and learn. I worry because he is such a follower.

Well, two days of inservice is now complete. Tomorrow officially starts the new school year with teacher orientation. The kids start back to school on Monday. It is hard to believe that another school year is here and summer is over. Boo-hoo. I so enjoy my summers!

Announcing Bisous...

Well, after about four months, I can finally share some exciting news as well as show my layouts. I am designing for a Canadian based company called Bisous. The line of paper and coordinating goodies are so me! They have such an artsy feel to them. So, above is a two page spread of photos of moose that we saw on our recent trip to Moosehead and Baxter State Park in Maine.

So there you have it...the reason why my blog has been so quiet and not been updated with any fun, scrappy goodness. It truly has been a good scrapbooking summer.

Sweet!

Well, we are now owners of a custom 2004, Lowrider. It is a SWEET bike. Actually, it is Lighty's bike and I am just along for the smooth, loud ride!

Finally!

I finally created a layout. It's been long overdue! Actually, I made this for a challenge on one of my SB message boards that I am starting to frequent. Thanks for looking.

I will be back to this old blog to report about our recent Maine trip!

just because...

a page about my obsession with perfume.

A new layout of Chris and his "girlfriend" Justine. They sure are two peas in a pod. I just love the "Meistro Man." He is such a great kid...NEVER causing any problems and always so respectful of people and things. I just need to remind myself of this every now and again when I forget how limited he sometimes is when it comes to doing everyday mental or thinking tasks.

I know, it's been awhile...school is out for summer! So, I've been a happy person. Seriously though, I need to get myself in gear and start to complete some projects. My major project for this summer is to purge and declutter my studio. It is FULL and I need some space. I figure once I am back from vacation, I will kick it in full gear and get things done around the house.

I leave tomorrow for GASC in Virginia. I am looking forward to three nights and days of scrapbooking, classes, shopping and just doing my thing! No men, no worries.

When I return on Sunday, I then need to get ready for our trip to Maine. I can't wait to see some moose. I am not sure why I love moose, but I do. Such cool animals. It should be a good week, especially if i get to take lots of moose photos.