We found these beauties at Green Bluff while we were visiting Heidi. Of course, I can't do anything small. I have to find positively perfect, pleasing pumpkins with the right amount of personality! lol! Heidi and Travis already carved their masterpieces and I am hoping she will send pictures so I can post them. I am going to make a pot full of chili and some hot apple cider for dinner and we will roast pumpkin seeds while we carve. Benjamin is always a good sport and usually comes up with an amazing creation! I look forward to being home tonight...(insert big sigh of contentment here!)...home truly is a wonderful place to be.
I just have to post my latest creation for the So Sketchy Blog by Alison Cope. She gave me a sketch for a 2 page layout and I had a blast with it. It brings me back to the old days when I thought I could only do 2 page layouts. I haven't visited that train of thought for quite some time. I didn't scrap a major event like Christmas or a birthday, but it was a major event in our family. I decided to use the pictures we took when we moved Heidi into her very first apartment. Doesn't she look happy? She has such a cute apartment and she and her roomates have truly made it into a home! I love the pictures of her daddy and brother giving her hugs. Soooo sweet! We are so proud of you girl!
I used Studio Calico goodies in this layout-October Afternoon papers, Heidi Swapp accents, American Crafts Thickers, Anna Griffin Alphas and Prima Florals and jewels.
My bible study reflected on Israels Feast of Weeks-which was a time for the Israelites to remember their former bondage. In the same light, I was enslaved to sin until I asked the Lord to be my Savior. Through His Grace, God has given us great freedom and generously gives to all who ask. May I have the spirit of giving generously as the Season of Giving approaches, though, not just at Thanksgiving, but all year through. I must have an attitude of Gratitude!
My top ten List:
I am thankful for...
1. My God and King
2. My family-my sweet hubby, my kids, My dad and Carrie, and the rest of our extended family! We are blessed!
3. My home-it is the most wonderful place to be!
4. My two sweet dogs Lily and Charley
5. My jobs-they don't pay alot, but I enjoy them both!
6. The landscape where we live. We are surrounded by God's amazing creation!!
7. My hobby-scrapbooking has become a way of life!
8. My friends, not only the physical, but the virtual too!
9. Music, it fills my soul, and blesses my heart!
10. My memories...I am so thankful that God has allowed us to remember those things that are precious to us!! I love you mom!
May you be thankful for all you have today!
Kristii
Saturday morning I opened the birthday present my sweet daughter sent me. I was so excited. She made her very first card and sent me the most awesome present! .
The fact that she made the card brought tears to my eyes and the words on wall hanging, wow!!! I couldn't hold back the tears!! I am so blessed!! I am going to hang it in a place where I will see it every day!!! Thank you sweetie, I will treasure this gift forever!! I taught two classes on Saturday and I was quite exhausted by the time I was finished. Thank you to everyone who took my classes!! I had a blast with all of you!! My back held out until about 10:00 and I tried to get a little more done after that, but I think I was just too tired. I went home at midnight and shared some chocolate birthday cake that was lovingly baked and frosted by my boys. It was delicious!! Sunday was back to the retreat to work on a beautiful make and take!!
It was a great weekend, but now I have a lot of catching up to do!! I am not going to stress over it, because eventually everything will get done!!
I was able to finish a layout for Scrapping the Music. Whoo hoo!! If you get a chance head on over and try out this week's challenge. It is based on the song, I'm Yours, by Jason Mraz. I used a picture from the photo shoot I took for Bethany and Matt's engagement announcement. I just love this picture!! We had so much fun that day and we were able to get several good shots! It is hard to believe these pictures were taken over 2 years ago!
I used KI Sheer Delights and paper from the beautiful Scenic Route Sonoma line. I also added some flowers from Prima and jewels from Creative Imaginations. I used my Cricut to cut out the large butterfly and the doily lace punch and butterfly punch from Martha Stewart.
I am off to do my bible study for today, so I hope you all have a fantastic Monday!!!
This layout is based on a sketch by Allison Cope for the So Sketchy Blog. I used the Scenic Route Sonoma line and a little bit of hand stitching. I just love these papers. I need to do some more creating with them. The colors are gorgeous!!!
I am going to take some time to go and do my bible study. Hopefully that will bring some sonshine into this gray day!!!
Wishing you bright, sunshiny day,
Kristii
Eating the best pie ever at Harvest House.
We found a few golden delicious apples on the tree, but the pickings were slim this year. We ended up buying some apples from the store at Walter's Fruit Ranch instead. I have to tell you though, that is still way better than anything we can find here in Montana!
Of course we found a few pumpkins at Knapp's pumpkin patch. They have the best pumpkins around!! As you can see, we had a great time!! One of these days we are going to have to go out in the spring and early summer to pick some cherries and strawberries! Yum!
Later that day, we ate at the Olive Garden and had a very nice and relaxing dinner. We were able to talk and just enjoy one another's company. I treasure that time! After dinner we went back to our hotel and I hemmed Heidi's dress slacks for her upcoming nursing school interview. We were all pretty exhausted and called it an early night. Sunday we had breakfast at our hotel and then we had to take them back to Heidi's apartment. It was hard for us to say goodbye. Heidi is so settled and she is so at home now. It was a lot different having her live in an apartment rather than the dorms. I really don't know how to explain it except to say, we were going back home and leaving her at her own home. I guess it is just another step in the leaving and cleaving process. It is one of those bitter/sweet things that you are happy and sad about at the same time. I guess I will just suffice it to say, we are so proud of our daughter and we had the best time this weekend!!
The drive home was absolutely amazing. The Tamarack trees were in their prime and the forest was ablaze! I don't know if you have ever had the chance to see a forest full of changing Tamarack trees, but if you ever get the chance, it is a sight to see! The pictures just don't do them justice.
I also have to post my layouts from the Little Red Scrapbook October kit. It was one of my favorite LRS kits ever!!
Thanks for looking!! I hope you all have a great day!!
Kristii
Keep fighting girl and good luck in your next hurdle!! You can do it!!
I did this layout for Scrapping the Music in August. If you get a chance head on over there for the challenge this week. It is all about Teen Spirit!! Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana is the chosen song and you could have a lot of fun playing with that one for sure!!!
I was hoping to post my Little Red Scrapbook layouts today, but I will have to post them on Sunday night or Monday Morning. I just can't wait to post them! I had so much fun with this kit!!
Well, you all have a great weekend!! I am going to go and enjoy my daughter!
See you all Sunday night!
kristii
I hope you enjoy the sneaks!! I will be back with a quick post tomorrow before we leave for a nice long weekend!
kristii
Lots of bling and embossing! I hope everyone will enjoy these layouts!!
