Cue the eerie music

Ever pick photos up, lay them back down - and do that several times?

Well I did that same scenario several times with these photos.

First off they resided in the wayback box - separately. After plowing through the box and noticing the similarities, I got them together.

And the did go together. Shocking I know.

Way in the right bottom corner of the photo on the right is me. Took me awhile to find me too. My mom thankfully wrote on the back of the photo that it was Dr. Mercer's castle, 1960. I had to look it up on the internet because that was a long time ago, and the photos didn't ring a bell. It's a museum in a castle in Doylestown, PA. The good doctor collected artifacts and tools of trades and crafts that were used in early America as times were a-changing and industries were moderizing.

I don't remember any of that. What I do remember is that when my brother and I were little (and even later), as a family, we would go on these little jaunts - visiting places,  sight seeing. And while we whined about it back then (not being able to play with our friends), I look back on those fondly. It actually blows me away that my parents took the time and had to save the money to do it. I made my kids do it too. LOL!!!

I did copy my mom's writing from the back and use it on the page as well as using the original photos. Other than that - nothing tricky (except shades of Shimelle).

Mini me.....

This photo is so adorable on many levels.

I'm sure dad is cool with being adorable. LOL!

Actually its mostly Lou.

Totally cute and adorable.

The similarity in outfits did it for me.

It just made me smile

And wonder.......

Because its the male species I'm sure they

coordinated their outfits.

Because that's how males roll.

NOT.

Mostly Authentique and cardstock background which I haven't done in a long time.

Stitching too and paint splatters. Can't ever go wrong with those 2 items.

& Bella Blvd sticker letters (I keep forgetting I have them). *gasp*

The wayback box works in mysterious ways.....

I can't tell you how many times I flip through that box

looking for inspiration or for a photo to fill a page.

And in my quest to find a photo to fill the

orientation of the page I had built 

without a photo in mind, I flipped through the box.

And in my flipping through photos,

suddenly these two pictures where together.

What were the odds.

Seriously.

The three is the photo are a little family.

My mom is the baby and the tween.

And my grandparents.

The pose, the snappy clothes, the expressions.

They are clearly delighted with each other in both.

Even as the years passed.

I love finds like this. Funny thing. I have scrapped copies 

of these photos separately.

Never did it occur to me to put them together.

Until now.

How cool is that.

It was time.

New kitchen floor

as you know or not I had mold problems. (it (the mold) has been conquered)

I found the mold in the bathroom, however, the kitchen

took the brunt of it. Had to replace ALL the bottom cabinets.

So while we cleared all that out to the sheet rock

we decided that we were not fond of the pink tile. (yes, yes,

we picked it out long time ago and what were we thinking). 

So......we (as if I helped) busted up the tile right on down to the cement.

And our friend laid new flooring.

Laminate - that looks like barnboard.

Swooooooon!!!

Of course I had to document it. And 

shades of Shimelle.

I've been stalking her and I really love her style.

She has great videos and is pals with glitter girl who also does great videos.

So click on the link and I'll leave it up to you to figure it out.

Because the lift is on there somewhere and its up to you to 

figure it out and find it.

I love that she concentrates on the journaling.

I love that she instructs on design.

I love that she brings it on down to basics and then 

adds a few twists.

I love that I'm not depending on a lot of flowers.

I love that I'm using every tidbit in my kits (like Shimelle does).

I also love that I'm getting pages done.

Like 2-3 a day.

I love being creative every day.

Mother's Day prizes.........

My favorite eldest son was so generous this Mother's day.

I received flowers which thrilled and delighted.

Followed up by Shari's berries.

Totally yummy and Totally worth it.

I was thrilled. Two deliveries within hours. 

Enough to make a grown mom swoon.

I remember when I was first able to honor my mom 

with a bit more than a homemade card.

NOT that either her nor I negated the awesomeness of a homemade card.

Au contraire...

But there is a point in your life when you feel "you made it."

And that you can gift a bit more.

And it makes you feel good and your mom feel even better.

Hard to explain but I know you moms get it.

I know I was delighted when I could gift my mom a bit more.

And I'm so blessed my son was so generous to me and I can

relate to how good it feels.

Because there are times now I second guess my parenthood

and of course wish for that do-over

but somehow through all the screw ups I made my kids make it through.

Both my boys are precious.

I'm blessed to have them both.

So keep them homemade cards a-coming.

I have scrappin' to do.

:D

I have no idea on the pattern paper but I did use my new gelatos.

And the bow came with the berries.

Yum. Again.

Swing batter & Let 'r ride........

Owen practicing his t-ball skills. Indoors. It just boggles the mind because nothing really happens indoors in Florida unless it rains and then its only temporary.

I'm not surprised about the t-ball since dad is a huge baseball fan and the season is starting. Gotta gear up for it and get that bat and ball in sync.

Cosmo Cricket is involved, Creative Cafe, and Authentique. WHO knew. LOL.

And Annie girl is riding high. I've been told she's fearless.

And she looks it.

Ready to ride. Ready to roll. Ready to race.

She's just having a blast and it shows.

All Studio Calico except for the green thickers. And the banners.

I need to start writing these things down again. CRS has a way of lighting and landing. And then hanging around.

Rather totally annoying. Seriously. And don't the designs look similar. I'm suddenly rolling like that. I'm thinking its all good - pages are done and looking good. Psst... I won't tell if you won't. LOL!

What...you need more???

A slightly different take on the ole "let's unroll the toilet paper.

Paper towels.

Evidently not Bounty "the quicker picker upper"

or Brawny "the strength to get things done".

Obviously this is a case where you totally need more.

Big job.

Really big job.

And Miss Amelia's on it.

Ever the helpful Harry.

I'm sure mom was amused.

Like totally.

I think I should've left mom a bit more journaling room.

LOL!