colors of the blog

how about this one? [green]

Go figure, too many color choices but not one that is the right shade of vintage-sage-green that I was looking for.

And gosh darn it, I still wish I could figure out how to put a banner on my blog.
There is a tutorial in blogger's "help-me" section now, unfortunately I still don't get it even though I'm sure its in plain English -- but its techie plain English. So I still don't quite get it.

Where Does Time Go?

My page for the One Little Word Challenge #1 === "GO"
over here


How fun to stumble onto their very cool website earlier this week....it was just the right boost I needed! This was a fun one because I have been wanting to do a then vs now layout on my two older kids. Born just 10.5 months apart {yup, it can so happen} they have always been each others closest companions and worst enemies {though not for very long}.

What makes you feel connected?

I was looking at the Lake Ontario Photos I posted a few days ago {I know they are not my most brilliant, and the "from the car shots" well, what can I say, I was feeling goofy!} So I was thinking -- gee that clear horizon is something really inspiring to look at.

In a way that makes you stop and think : Look at that awesomeness God created, look at your surroundings and the big wide world, we are all connected in all kinds of ways. That kind of thinking.

Then I thought : Hey, Toronto is right over that horizon! Just keep looking, closer, closer, see it? Just kidding, you can't from those photos. But I do. So I want to give a big wave and hugs to my cousins over there.....hi guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miss you.

Being around nature helps me think and provides the quietness I need to do so.

Lake Ontario Shoreline

Our weekend included two parties on or near the shores of Lake Ontario . I stopped on the shoreline on the way to a party to snap a few of the lake. I love the blues/sandy beige combo. Taking pictures out the car window for the sunset picture. These pictures happened to be from Durand Eastman Park, late afternoon/evening on Saturday.

Rain+Rochester=Fab Lilacs

These are from the backyard...The Annual Rochester Lilac Festival is going on this week thru Sunday the 20th so I'd love to try making it there. Those are a sight to behold. And the Scent! ahhhhh so sweet.

card for friend

My digital rendition for "We've Moved" {could also be named "neighbors"}

Inspired/Scrap lifted from the new ads for the most beautiful papers from Basic Grey.

These are digital papers from scrapartist.com and/or designerdigitals.com. Cropped and pieced together in my software to get a collage look.
I heart basic grey :)
I needed just the right handmade goodness to add to a tag and card for the friend that is moving -- you know I can't just go to a store and buy an embellishment, I have to fiddle around until I make it myself.

spring photo collage