Hercules

Halloween is one of Chris' favorite holidays. We decorate and he always gets a costume. This year he was invited to 2 parties. During this party at Jesse Lambs' they all wore costumes and had a good time watching "My Bloody Valentine". 11th Grade 2009.

Digital Tag (Cherie Mask "Thrilling October")

A Spin on Self Portraits

Bob had me laughing when I photographed him--head upside down--looking through the camera to get a timed portrait of us.

Hupp's Hill Civil War Trail
September 2009

Patriotic

This is a layout I did last year (thus the "poofy" bangs). Photo was taken on election day; journaling on Veterans Day. "My Dad's a Veteran, and I always recognize the patriotic holidays. We display an American flag on our porch everyday. I love the land of my birth and appreciate this life and the pursuit of happiness. I support my country and live within my means. November 2008.

Our Hill at Harvest

Last week Chris and Bob each joined me on walks to the top of the hill behind our house. The day Chris and I walked after school the sun was setting...our prize was seeing a harvest moon! Bob and I walked after a WVU game when the sun was still overhead. The deer were visible on both days. The proof is in these pictures. . . there's no place as pretty as our own home! November 3rd & 7th, 2009.

Journaling and additional pictures under hinged photos.

Digital elements: Tag (Jessica Sprague): Frame (Jen Allyson); Brush (Kate Teague).

Mile High

Colorado's State Capital Building was not as pretty as West Virginia's, but the Civic Center Park was pretty and the capital steps had a unique feature: the 13th step was the "Mile High" mark. I had to take my picture there even though that side of the building was shady and I looked real bony with the wide angle.

Journaling: "We stayed in a motel 18 blocks from the convention center above the Mile High Mark on the 13th Step of the Colorado State Capital Building."

Digital images:
Paper (HAL hootfest December) (Jen Allyson Organic Taupe)
Brushes (Jen Allyson Organic Borders)
Stitching, jewelled wire and flourish (Cottage Arts Simply Faith)

Martha's Treat

My friend & mentor Martha Nesser always included me in celebrations she sponsored. This year she invited Bob & I to bring our kids to a party she & Dining Services planned at WVU Farms. All the children were "V.I.P.s" at this party. Our boys dressed in Power Rangers and paraded in the arena. There was a lot of food. Martha--the fortune teller--once again shared her fortune with those she loved. 1995

Journaling Tag (Cherie Mask "Thrilling October" by Little Dreamer Designs).

Not so Shabby

Bob asked me the other day if I thought he was a good Dad. Unquestionably, he is. When Greg wanted to dress up as a Zombie for Halloween, it was Bob who did the makeup and Bob who compiled the costume. He did a good job with this undertaking too. Photos 1998.