Walk like an Egyptian....

That title blew through my mind the moment I saw this photo and Owen playing in the sprinklers with Annie.

It couldn't be helped. Seriously.

I had some old but not ancient Authentique beachie papers and decided that they could work here. The colors happened to work with the photo. There is also some Studio Calico do-dads thrown in the mix.

I also sprinkled mist about for some cool effects but I had a moment where I may have wanted to rethink the red - think blood splatter LOL. Actually, it really doesn't look so bad. I love the movement with the twine. Nothing tricky - except some layering going on and a bit of sequins.

On the porch

Back in the day there was a lot of porch sitting

and/or hanging out.

Mostly because it was hot hot hot most of the days

and A/C was a twinkle in someone's eyes.

I began this page with no photos in mind. I bought a new

My Mind's Eys 6x6 paper pad and decided

that I should be breaking into it.

The dictionary page is Authentique.

I decided to take the opportunity to test out my new

chandelier stamp and lift one of Connie's techniques

and stamp on the paper practicing my stamping before actually

using a real dictionary. 

As you can see I need a bit more practice but I'm happy

with the overall effect.

After I had the base built I began to look for photos. I dug

into the wayback box and found the bottom photo 

and had a hmmm..... moment.

I believe I saw this photo before and had pulled it out.

So it should've been in the pile on my desk.

The mystery of the moving photo....

I looked at the pile on my desk.

and GASP....

There was the other one I pulled out.

TWO!

What a prize! Mostly with the same players but with a

few more posing. 

Great grandmom and grandpop.

Great Uncle Augie just to continue name dropping.

Then ME and MOM. I'm the really cute one :)

My cousin Karen her mom Lillian

and Cousin Ruth.

I do not remember a cousin Ruth so I need to research her.

There is writing on the back but its very messy on one,

and in pencil on the other, so I didn't use it. Sadly.

That would've been a total coup.

I also have no idea of the location.

I'm leaning toward Hellertown, but the only cousin left

that may be able to help will probably say Philadelphia.

So I'm torn and undecided.

I know you're surprised.

Innocence

Love this series of black and white photos that Jill took after the tragedy in CT. It was a blessing to her to have her children at home, safe and in bed.

 Sleeping blissfully, innocently.

I started making this page for another picture - but it just wasn't working out so change of plans worked perfectly. She actually combined this series and made one 4x6 (or 3x5) photo. Love collagy looks like this.

And bonus is that the B side of the Authentique base paper is ledger paper so she can totally journal on the back. I also used the last of paper up with "little moments" sentiment.

We had a lovely time in NJ, however, my photos are less than stellar and I tried to be sooooo careful - even using auto to make sure I didn't screw things up. Sigh. Photoshopping can ONLY do so much. My challenge for the day....

Bananas @ U

How adorable is she. 

I love bananas.

They are very good for you.

Looks like she loves them too.

Lots of Studio Calico going on here.

A mix from past kits.

Butterfly punch (not SC).

The cork camera and woodchip feathers.

And a stamped tag.

Negatives and positives.

We will be winging our way to NJ for a long weekend.

You guys have a great one.

I hope to have lots of pix and stories to scrap.

I haven't packed yet.

NOTgood.

Tumbling tumble weeds...

Having fun on the sofa while in the care of dad. Its always fun with dad-handling things.

Of course dad with a camera is like him being a cheese eater because its all on film.

Busted.

But at this age do you really care. Nope. It's about having fun and getting all that energy down to a mild roar.

Of course I didn't really know they were "tumbling". I just thought they were goofing around on the sofa looking for trouble.

So the title came to me after reading the blog.

Tumbling Tumble Weeds is a country and western song recorded by the Sons of the Pioneers who also sang with Roy Rogers. Its a very cool song. And I'm totally shutting up now because this is sooooooooo dating me.

So some of what is on the page is Studio calico but the paper eludes me. I really need to start writing this stuff down.

Again.

Tea Ritual

From generation to generation little girls everywhere had at some point in time host a tea party.

Whether that tea party was with her favorite doll, stuffed animals or any live body that came into sight, it was an inherent part of a little girl's childhood.

Annie, dressed in her Sunday best, was caught on film enjoying some Earl Grey while relaxing on the living room floor. Enjoying her tea, enjoying her solitude and morning.

Most of the papers are from my Studio Calico kits with some Noteworthy, Reminesce, punches and thickers. ooooooo and a transparency. I should start writing this stuff down again. sigh.

Promised Soul

This is the baptism photo of my cousin Susan and her mom Aunt Sue.

My mom was chosen as her Godmother and was 

a proud and involved participant throughout Susan's life.

I remember Susan as a diamond in the rough.

She was sweet and fierce with those she loved and children absolutely adored her

and she absolutely adored them right back.

Sadly she never married nor had children of her own.

Sadly she passed at the young age of 50

and her story in battling her illness was one of bravery and faith.

I remember when we'd visit my grandmother, she'd always make

a special effort to come visit us during our time there.

Assorted papers and basic grey rubons that I layered. 

I went out to my ancestry line to look stuff up and all the information

I had mysteriously disappeared. Grrrr....