I love it when

the idea in my minds eye turns out better on paper.
I absolutely love Crate Papers new scalloped die cut papers but refused to buy the circle one. I don't know why....I just thought I could make it somehow. I don't have a scalloped circular punch and didn't really think I'd use one that often so what to do mmm...mmm...mmm....why not use ribbon or lace?
Well, I'm NOT good with a sewing machine though I love the look of the texture so I just used my tape runner on the back of the circular card stock and placed the lace. Happy with the placement I stitched it on. Easy as pie.....I was pleased with the result. I did learn a bit that I will implement on the next layout.

This is such a variety of my favorite manufacturers ........Crate Paper Lemon Grass Papers,
Basic Grey sticker alphabets Ambrosia and Offbeat die cut, Journling stamp is Laundry Line, Chipboard letters are Scenic Route. TFL

I guess I forgot

the rock was this steep. I don't remember the hike being straight up like this. Of course, the last time we went to Enchanted Rock the kids were 5 and 7 and I couldn't let them show me up. I had to at least act like the hike was no big deal. 12 years later.......I must admit.....it was harder than I thought it would be. Thank goodness it was only a 25 minute hike straight up.

We had a great time. There were only 7 other camp sites occupied and the showers were clean and always available. The weather was great, cool and crisp in the morning with warm afternoons. So nice to leave civilization if even for a short time.

Click on the photo for a better scale of this fabulous granite formation.

Goin'Campin'

and I'm so excited. Mark & I are planning a quick trip to Enchanted Rock State Park next week and I can't wait. We have many fond memories of the park from our life before kids. Though not as agile as we were then, we plan on hiking a bit and checking out the sunsets from the top of the rock. A bit smarter now, we'll probably leave the wine back at camp. We've learned that hiking down the rock after haven emptied a bottle is not safe. Especially when the heel falls off your boot.....but that's another story.

We'll be checking out the local wineries and end each day in Fredericksburg for a relaxing dining experience with live music and good food.

Haven't checked the weather forecast yet. Hope mother nature cooperates but we've already decided we'll take what we're given......that's camping right? Reading by flashlight with the rain pouring down on your tent, temperatures so chilly you have to stay bundled up in your bedding and now..... all of a sudden.....you have to pee. Now..... why do I like to camp?????

Lone Star Reteat in Georgetown

My scrappy friends & I spent this past weekend at Lone Star Retreats in Georgetown, TX. We had the best time. Everything about our weekend was perfect. The bunkhouse was comfortable. The facility was well lit and spacious, we were spoiled with space to scrap. The food was fabulous.

Lone Star was open to a scrapbook garage sale while we were there and the deals were abundant. It was nice to see all my scrapbook friends from all around.

Not having a schedule and being pampered was the best.

Thank You Karmen & Scott. We will be back.

off again

We don't see much
of Michelle lately.
She's either off to
school, off to study,
off to work or off to
socialize with her
work or school
friends.

I guess she is just
preparing us for
next year when
we'll be lucky to
see her on
holidays and breaks.

what a difference a year makes

Sas, Terry, Mohr, Wedell {Fall 07}















Wedell, Sas, Cody & Mohr {Fall 08}

His idea of "Going to College"

Where's the College? Where are the books? Where are the GRADES?????

He says, "This is the College Experience".

Fortunately grades have been good in the past. I've got to have faith.