Michelle's sister Christina's toast at the wedding reception: "Michelle taught me the meaning of loyalty. She's very quiet, but she's always there for you." May 2012
This layout is modeled after Lisa Dickinson's "Have Faith" layout in this month's Scrapbook Trends.
Yesterday was Greg & Michelle's 10th anniversary as a couple. Their first date was 10 years ago when they went to see the second Harry Potter movie. They celebrated with a dinner out and drinks in the "tallest bar in Minneapolis". They have made us very happy!
Have a great week, my loyal followers!
"There's always something to be thankful for" is a quote I saw on another scrapper's layout. Here's my list this Thanksgiving 2012:
1) Good kids. 2) Devoted husband. 3) Loving parents. 4) Sweet kitty. 5) Comfortable home. 6) My health. 7) Bills are paid. 8) Meals on wheels (for Mom & Dad) 9) Fun times with Bob.
Of course there's so much more. My siblings who take care of my parents, my lifelong friends, being able to create.........the list goes on.
This is a paper I purchased at Mom's Memories scrapbook store in Wheeling, WV on Wednesday. I also got the beach (grass) stencil there. Today is "Small Business Saturday", and I'd like to acknowledge this store that also has a branch in Washington Pa. I posted pictures last year on Small Business Saturday from the Wheeling store.
The "left arm" picture was taken last Saturday on the Caperton Rail Trail here in Morgantown. I'm thankful I live in a great place too!
For Thanksgiving this year Chris, Bob and I went to West Virginia's Oglebay Park "Festival of Lights", one of the largest light displays in the country. The weather was gorgeous and the music festive. We had a great time.
The local scrapbook store in Wheeling, Mom's Memories, is on the National Highway just a few miles from the hotel. These are the papers I purchased there, from the Authentique line. The Vintage buttons were another great find:
When we arrived home we filled the bird feeders and enjoyed our winter birds in the pretty sunlight. We do not feed in the summertime, and the chickadees and titmice started telling us it was time back in September.
Bob took this terrific picture of the titmouse hopping in mid air and also got pictures of the birds in the bird bath. His page ran in the Post a few weeks ago:
Notice I got a few Christmas lights up today and am officially in the holiday spirit. Hope your day was a happy one too!
Greg grilled and all the guests sat on the lawn of their home the night before the wedding. May 2012
Arriving in Minnesota the day before the wedding, we were a little emotional and like everyone at the rehearsal, very happy. The gardens on Lake Minnetonka were lovely. May, 2012
The ribbon in the layout were the ribbons used in the wedding. Lacing Michelle's wedding dress took 3 tries before it laid just right. This is why she was 40 minutes late for the wedding:
The pictures were taken in mid September at Deep Creek Lake on my way back home from a friend's Dad's funeral. The quote was posted yesterday on Facebook by another high school friend. It is by John Eldridge:
"We need what Beauty speaks. What it says is hard to put into words. But part of its message is, all is well. All will be well."
My friends at work who see my scrapbooks say I must not do any housecleaning. But every Saturday morning I clean my house. After that Bob and I go out to lunch and do something we enjoy on our only day off together. Today we walked the rail trail:
We watched our Netflix DVD early today (WVU football on now!). While the "Most Exotic Marigold Hotel" was playing, I cut out my alphas and arranged the background for my layout. After the movie, while the fresh green beans were cooking for dinner, I printed my photos, painted the cardboard and adhered the elements. A full fun day.. . . and I have more photos for another layout! As John Eldridge said, "All is well".
On the last day of Greg and Michelle's Istanbul honeymoon, they visited the Spice Bazaar.
The bazaar is the center for spice trade in Istanbul and also houses other shops. It's main entrance faces the Yeni Mosque.
Greg's pictures showed beautiful tile art:
My west coast friend Shawn sent me a package of lovely homemade tags, cards and scrapping materials. The tea canister stamps on my layout were on the envelope. Shawn (Mycupoftea) loved Greg's tea pictures from this day's adventure:
I bet the Spice Bazaar smelled good!
Happy Friday and safe travels to all!
