In Dedication to my Mother...

In dedication to my mother and her amazing life I created a video presentation. Amazing Grace has always been her favorite song and has always been near and dear to my heart as well. We both love Celtic Woman and their performance with bag pipes in the background is AMAZING! I purchased it on itunes and then used it for my presentation. This was played at her funeral and it was almost impossible for me to watch. We miss you mom with all our hearts! We were so blessed to have you for our mother. Myself, Brian and Derrick miss you each and every day and each and every moment.

Not sure of the quality but here it is...

Today I lost my Best Friend...My Mother.

Today at 2:20 this afternoon I lost my precious mother.  For over 10 years she has suffered ups and downs as she dealt with cancer.  For over 5 years she has been cancer free but the radiation treatments to her brain has slowly taken her away from us.  In December I went home to Minnesota for a week and stayed by her side each and every day.  She was suffering from Dementia so not knowing from day to day if she knew who I was, was difficult but for a moment on my last day she looked up and me and “Smiled” the biggest smile I’d ever seen and tilted her head as to tell me everything was going to be alright. 

    She was my best friend and I miss her so much!  Through all the choices I’ve made in my life good and bad she was always there for me.  A mother’s love is unconditional and my love for her will continue forever.  I will cherish the memories of her life and the short time I had with her.  She was only 64 years old and too young to leave this world behind.  I love you MOM!! I miss you every moment of every day!  I will carry your memories in my heart for as long as I live!

Speed Scrap 140...Are you Ready?

Just a reminder I'll be starting in about 30 minutes with my speed scrap at MouseScrappers.  Come join in on the fun!  I don't know about the rest of you but I'm TIRED but just 2 more speed scraps to go to complete 16 in 3 days during the 4th Annual MouseScrappers speed scrap challenge!

Auld Lang Syne Released

It's Friday and the start of MouseScrappers Speed Scrap Marathon and Natalie's Place Design has the perfect kit for your scrapping stash.

 Introducing Auld Lang Syne

The kit contains 20 papers, 8 flowers, 2 leaves, 11 ribbons, 1 ricrac, 1 clip, 3 frames, 4 star elements, 4 balloons, 3 buttons, 2 bows, 7 fireworks elements, 2 champagne glasses, a champagne bottle, a party hat, 3 party blowers, a sequin scatter, a confetti scatter, 3 clock elements, a disco ball, bubbles, a popping cork, a watch, 7 word tag elements, a castle, and 2 alphas.

The colors and elements are spectular as always.  I just love all the bling, sparkle, and color palate.

Here are some terrific savings but purchases a bundle.  I'm a HUGE fan of bundles. 

Click HERE to go to Auld Lang Syne

My first layout I wanted to highlight our New Year's Eve 2012 which we spent at Disney World.  They actually opened up the parking lot behind main street and blocked it all off for a big party.  Lots of places to sit, live music and a photo opporunity in front of the carriage.  They had the event both December 30th and December 31st.  We participated on December 30th as we knew that Magic Kingdom would be at full capacity before noon.  

I just love the premades as it make it super easy for me to create my page and still add my own touches and title.  My next layout I wanted to highlight the amazing fireworks!  The fireworks on New Year's Eve are the most amazing that I have ever seen.  They are not just over Magic Kingdom it encompass all of the Sevens Seas Lagoon.  Simply STUNNING!

My final page was also a photo from the New Year's Eve Party at Magic Kingdom.  

I love the colors and combinations this kit as to offer.  So many ways to showcase your favorite photos and family events.  Be sure to check out MJ-AJ Designs and Lisa Campbell Designs for more inspiration and some wonderful freebies.  For my freebie I wanted to share my cluster frame. 

Click HERE to download

I can't wait to see what you create with this amazing kit.  Once again be sure to stop by Natalie's Place Designs and add this wonderful kit.  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and I hope to see you at the MouseScappers Speed Scrap Marathon.

Snow day!

It's a cold and snowy Thursday here in Alabama! It started snowing (which it never does) around 3:00pm and by 4:00pm my son's bus had gotten stuck and I had to go get him. Unforunately then I couldn't get up the hill so we had to park the van and walk up the hill, down the street and then home. It was snowing hard and the wind was blowing so we had to walk backwards. After the snow stopped then the kids loved it!!  Time to play and have fun.

Even "Minnie" mouse loved the snow.  She was running around like crazy!

I'd say he is up to no good...

Let it Snow...Let it Snow!

The beauty of Mother Nature.  Stunning!

Wishing you a magical evening!

MouseScrappers Speed Scrap Marathon Weekend

Hey everyone it's that time a year again when MouseScrappers hosts it's 4th Annual Speed Scrap Marathon. It's a weekend filled with 16 speed scraps with wonderful participation prizes, goody bags, and medals.   For the second year in a row I'm hosting a speed scrap!  I'm super excited!!  I have lots of pages I need to get done as I'm waaaaay behind this year!! Click HERE to read all about it!!

So without further a do let's do the must do...Announcing Speed Scrap 140 with ME!

I created this announcement using Natalie's Place Designs Mad For Tea kit.  It's a awesome kit with wonderful page starters, wordarts, and paper stacks to coordinate.  

She also donated this wonderful Participation Prize if you complete my Speed Scrap! Fastpass Journallers are perfect for any layout and have you heard the buzz around Disney that paper fastpasses will soon be a thing of the past.  Check out the information about the new FASTPASS+ soon we will all be wearing wrist bands with all our vacation planning and reservations!  

I'm an organizer as well so to assist in keeping us all on track I created some tools of the trade.  I first created two different checklists.  One which allows you to write down each of the seven rules 4 to a page and the next one allows you to write down each of the seven rules but alongside is space to write your credits.  

Click HERE to download
MouseScrappers Speed Scrap Checklist and Credits

Also a huge help for me last year was a spreadsheet with a list of all the hosts, times, and chat information.  I also used it to "check" when I was done and to list my deadline times so I could priorities my layouts so I could go for the "Gold"  

Click HERE to download the
MouseScrappers 4th Annual Speed Scrap Marathon Spreadsheet

Well since I have your attention don't forget to check out Natalie's Place Designs "What's on Sale" section as she has some amazing kits and bundles at up to 50% off. 

Click HERE to go to What's on Sale?

Well I hope to chat with you on Sunday, 20 January 2013, at 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, 3:00 pm PST, or 11:00 pm GMT.  See ya real soon!

Sneak Peek

Hello everybody it has been a very busy week returning from our holiday vacation and getting back into the groove of things. Natalie has been very busy too and this kit is so stunning you are not going to want to miss this one...just take a peek!!  This is definitely going to be a MUST HAVE on your list!!

Wishing you a magical evening.