Getting closer...

October, our completion date (fingers AND toes crossed), is getting closer, and things are really beginning to take shape at the house!!

Summer 2010...

Lots of fun memories!!

Our newest baby boy...

I have LOTS of scrapbooking to do...remember, a scrapbooker is never caught up! :0)  I had so much fun working on these new baby layouts, it's been a while (4 1/2 years) since I've had such an adorable "newborn subject!"

Your life...something to think about!

...from this great blog!  I love finding "organizing ideas!"  Maybe that is why I love browsing around The Container Store, Office Depot and anyplace that sells great things to help you organize your life!! I don't always follow through with all the inspiring things I learn, but maybe someday I will!  In the meantime I will enjoy reading about it! :0)

One "LAST"...

..."first day of school" for the year.  This little guy, we used to call him "Baby L" is all grown up and going to Developmental Kindergarten this year!  I talked to him this afternoon when he got home and it sounds like his first day was great.  Good thing he has a new baby brother to fill the "baby of the family" shoes...I guess we can let "Baby L" grow up! :0)

SO grown up....

How did this happen???  I still remember the day at the lake when Jamie told us we were going to be grandparents...she took a pregnancy test and (even though she had planned to keep it a secret for a while), came right out to the deck and told us!  What an exciting day for us all, a baby on the way!  And now, today, that baby, "A" started 3rd grade! Holy Cow!! 

And, the news of his sister, Miss "K", was equally exciting. We even got to be with them the day that the ultrasound tech told us all that she was a "SHE!"  And now, today, that little "SHE" started Kindergarten!
These two (along with our other four grandchildren) are just growing up way too fast! 

Time spent with grandchildren is ALWAYS a good time.  My Mom always told me that being a grandparent was the "BEST," and now I know exactly what she was talking about.  I think that is why it is so hard to see them growing up so quickly...I just hope that the day never comes when it isn't "cool" to spend time with Nana and Papa! :0)

"Good-by August"...

...Sad to see you go, but it's been GREAT!  Baby "G" is growing (TOO quickly!)  Here he is (6 weeks old last week), with his big brother. ("L's" big brown eyes just melt my heart!!) :0)

 Been doing some more "Doodling" practice...

When "K" and "R" were here last week they decided they wanted to give it a try...

Can you "DOODLE?"...

As I said in my last post, I have always LOVED the amazing "doodling" talent of Stephanie Ackerman!!  Her "doodled quotes" just make me smile!!  (Just a couple examples of her amazing work)...

So, as I practice, practice, practice for the "Doodling 101" on-line class I am taking from her, my admiration has turned to total "worship" and "envy!"  This girl is Talented, with a capital "T!"  I have discovered that doodling is not for sissies!! :0)  It's hard!!!  (At least for me!!)  But, I'm determined to "try" to master this new talent, so I will keep practicing.  Here is a little sample of my first attempts from my practice session yesterday.

Doodling...

I signed up for "Doodles 101 Twenty Ten" and I am SO exciged!!  It is an online class offered by Stephanie Ackerman, my very favorite "doodler!"I have always admired her doodles and wished that I was talented enough to do it.  Well...I doubt I will achieve her level of "doodling" but she says we can all do it, so I'm going to give it a try!!  Check back for updates...if I accomplish something that is "blog worthy" I will share it with you here!! :0)

42 Years Today...What A Ride!

Love doesn't make the world go around...

LOVE is what makes the ride worthwhile!