A Story To Remember

Early Valentine's Day

2011-02-21T07:37:00.000-08:00

I have been soooo behind in my scrapbooking! It is such an important priority in my life. I want my kiddos to have our story to look back at as they get older. My goal is to do a scrapbook page five days a week! I did three so far this week!
This one is a challenge I did from The Daily Digi files over at www.thedailydigi.com I loved how it turned out.
This one is from a blog challenge at The Shabby Shoppe. I love the designer there!!
The kit I used is Yours Truly by Shabby Princess.

Below is a layout I did for a challenge at Dani Mogstad's blog.
It is using her Softly Falling kit. I've used this kit three times now!

I'm going to be working on a two page layout today for my Jan. pictures which will be my five layouts!! Woo Hoo!

2011-02-09T19:51:00.001-08:00

Today

2010-01-22T22:37:00.000-08:00

(Well, really last week) I'm in love with the clearance section at Target! I picked up soooo many toys at 75% off after Christmas. I've hidden them away for b-days. But, the boys were bored the other day and so I went into my stash and voila, hours of fun! I had fun with this toy too! I entered this into the "From The Files" Challenge over at the Daily Digi!
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Ten in 2010

2010-01-11T15:59:00.000-08:00

I've been working on some goals for 2010. I really wanted all my goals to center around the most important thing in my life, God. Sometimes I feel like I get sooo easily sidetracked from what His goals are for me and live for more "Earthly" goals. I want the things I do in 2010 to be centered on "Heavenly" goals!! My number one goal for this year is "LLHR"! What is yours? Credits

Wise Guy

2010-01-01T23:03:00.000-08:00

I'm so far behind in getting my pages done. However, on the positive note, this allows me to go back and reminisce when my children were younger. These pictures are from two years ago. Our family got a great kick remembering this moment. Documenting our memories is such a legacy for our children. I just LOVE the way this turned out!
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My Sweet Niece!

2009-12-30T18:22:00.001-08:00

Over a year ago I took some online digital scrapbooking classes from Jessica Sprague. Since the boys and I have some vacation time this week I decided to try and complete some of the pages (Finally!) Here is a page I finished today of my niece when she came over this past August. Isn't she darling!!! The title work used here I learned from a tutorial from the Daily Digi. The tutorial shows you how to add paper behind your title work. I am in LOVE with this technique!! I'm think I'm going to print this page and frame it for my niece's bedroom!

Turkey Day

2009-11-28T20:50:00.000-08:00

We always have so much fun getting together with my hubbies side of the family because of all the BOYS! There is only one girl on that side of the family! And yes, she gets A LOT of attention! LOL! That is her on my lap! Isn't she a doll!

Isn't the turkey cute! This kit is a freebie from Studio Baers Garten. The template is also a freebie from Mandagirl!

Cinderella's Royal Table

2009-11-28T19:13:00.000-08:00

When we went to Disney World we made reservations to eat inside Cinderella's Castle. This took two credits on the DW meal plan but was SO worth it! I was worried that having boys that they wouldn't appreciate it but they loved it! The room looks like a castle and they give all the boys swords and the girls magic wands. They had an interactive short show at the end that was magical. All the princesses were there and came around to your tables. They kept saying how handsome my boys were and made them blush. It was too funny! I finally got to use pink on a layout! Woo Hoo!
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Moments!

2009-11-18T15:13:00.000-08:00

I am loving challenges! They really help me get my pages done. This is for the November template challenge over at Dani Mogstad's blog. Challenges help you get pages done and give you the chance to win FREE kits!! Dani is one of my favorite designers. I used her softly falling kit from Sweet Shoppe. I love how this turned out. Isn't my boy such a sweetie. Don't you just love the little moments of the day with your children?

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My Kind of Cowboy

2009-11-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

This is a page I did for the DSD color challenge at the LilyPad
I wanted to use this picture of my handsome husband in Durango, CO.

So I uploaded to Kuler
and it gave me this color palette to work with! COOL!

Then I used this to help me choose kits and papers to design my scrapbook page!
Here is the finished product!

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I loved how it turned out and I really think the colors help keep the photos the focal point. Isn't my sweet husband handsome!

Trips!

2009-10-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

Oh gosh, I can't believe it has been a month since my last post! We have been busy. We took two trips this month. Last weekend we celebrated RJ's birthday at Disneyland! We went to Mickey's Trick or Treat Party and got to trick or treat around the park with a ton of characters! It was great fun! Here is a layout I did with the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland!

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A few weeks earlier we were suppose to go to Rocky Point, Mexico. But our friends got the swine flu and the entire trip was cancelled the day before we left. Be had to do a quick plan B. So our family decided to unpack the swimsuits and pack up the sweaters. We headed to Durango, Colorado! This is a layout of the day we went fishing! Look at the colors in the mountains. Amazing!!

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Scrapping is one of my favorite things! LOVE it!!
Okay, now I've got to go and get some chores done around the house!!

RJ's 12th birthday (a year late!)

2009-09-22T20:55:00.000-07:00

This is a layout I made for the more w/4 challenge over at The Daily Digi. This blog is a MUST read!! I love these challenges because they make you think out of the box! I'm used to b-day layouts w/balloons and stars. But I loved the way this turned out. I'm glad I made it because RJ is turning 13 in one month!! I'm going to have a teenager! We are so proud of him!

Remember When!!

2009-09-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

I am going back and scanning all of RJ and Jacob's baby pics and making their first year books. It really is true. The years go by so quickly. I am so thankful for everyday with my family. I'm loving going back and remembering! The kiddos are loving it too!

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Cod Fish!

2009-09-03T17:36:00.000-07:00

Gosh! Has it really been a month since I last posted an entry?? I'm finally catching up on my digital scrapbooking! This is a page I entered for a challenge at disboards.com. If you complete the challenge you get the most AMAZING Mickey Alphabet by Britt-Designs!! I JUST had to have them!! Go check it out! Credits: Britt-Designs "Shiver Me Timbers".

Birthday at Roka!

2009-08-09T22:18:00.001-07:00

My mother HATES celebrating her birthday and does not like a lot of "todo" made about her! (I do not take after her on this! Wink!) Richard took us all to her favorite restaurant, Roka Akor for her birthday. It was her intention to keep the gifts in the car so nobody would know. Well, that didn't work out for her. We took pictures, opened presents, and had a HUGE dessert platter! My brother and I got her a Kindle. She was so happy w/the present. She is a gadget girl. (I do take after on this!) By the end of the dinner everyone there new it was her b-day. (Tee Hee!) The Sushi was delish, the best in town! Richard, thanks for making it all happen! Mom, you are the coolest, hippest, kindest, sweetest, most loving, most fun and adoring Mother! I hope I grow up to be just like you! xoxo

Disney's Jungle Cruise!

2009-07-27T18:38:00.000-07:00

The Jungle Cruise is an oldie but goodie ride!! It hasn't changed since I was a child! We still LOVE it! For this page I used the Dude kit from Ettes and Company .

Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride

2009-07-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

I'm still plugging away on my Disney World Album! This is the layout I made to enter in to Britt-ish Designs Show-Offs! Every Friday she posts all the Show-Offs for the week! Go check out her site!

Swiss Family Robinson

2009-07-22T21:43:00.000-07:00

If your family hasn't rented Swiss Family Robinson then you are in for a treat!
It is one of the best all time family movies. We are renting it again this weekend. We watch it at least once a year. The best part is that you can rent it for free at your local library. It has something for everybody, adventure, romance, family values and pirates. Give it a try!

Women of Faith Conference!!

2009-07-11T12:34:00.000-07:00

www.mommysnacks.net is giving away four tickets to the Women of Faith Conference!!!
I just entered! I would sooo love to go! So many friends have said it is wonderful.
Go there to enter!! If I don't win I hope one of you do!!

Thank You!

2009-07-10T22:19:00.000-07:00

Both of my grandfathers served in WWII. My cousin Elizabeth served recently in Afghanistan. This is a picture of my Grandpa Maurice. I am so thankful for him and to all who have served and currently serve our country. I can not imagine where we would be as a country if it were not for these men and women. Thank you!

Sassy

2009-07-09T18:05:00.001-07:00

I got to spend the weekend with my niece. She is two years old and oh so cute! Her mother kept calling her sassy all weekend. Missy, this one is for you!

Magic Kingdom

2009-07-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

Seriously, how blessed were we to have the fireworks going off in the background upon entering Disney World! It doesn't get more perfect then that!! This is page 6 of my Disney Album! I entered it into Britt Design's show off's.
She has great stuff for Disney Albums!

God Bless America!

2009-07-07T18:34:00.000-07:00

This 4th of July I was reminded how small town America is still so incredibly patriotic.
I am so proud of both my grandfathers and all the other men and women who have served our country. God Bless America on July 4th and every other day of the year!

Breakfast at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

2009-07-02T16:38:00.000-07:00

I entered this into Britt Design's Showoff's this week! I used her designs for this layout! I'm beginning Day 2 of our Disney Trip! Woo Hoo!

Sweet Alyssa!

2009-06-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

I had a fun night hanging at my friend Cathy's home with the kiddos while our husbands played some friendly poker. I got to snap some pictures of her daughter and they truly caught the sweet essence of her personality. Isn't she a cutie pie!!

Coming to a Jumbotron near you!

2009-06-21T21:23:00.000-07:00

A few of us gals got together this weekend to do an overnight digi scrap! We had so much fun. (Of course we were home in time to celebrate father's day with our incredible husbands who let us get away!) We ate out at Westgate and when we stopped to take a picture for our scrapbooks (of course) a P.R. gal from Westgate asked if she could have a copy for the Jumbotrom at Westgate! LOL!!! So, next time you are at Westgate you may see some familiar faces!! It's all about the memories!!

Second Try - Disney World Cover Page

2009-06-19T23:26:00.000-07:00

I wasn't quite sure if I liked my cover page for my Disney Album so today I redid it. Now I can't decide which one I like best! HELP!

Disney Dreaming!

2009-06-18T21:09:00.000-07:00

2009 was our year of Disney! We went to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on a Disney Cruise! My boys keep asking to make a Disney Book so I am getting started! I entered this into the show offs at Britt Designs. She is one of my favorite scrappers! I used one of her Disney Kits. Too cute! Seeing these pictures makes me want to go back!

2009-06-16T21:52:00.000-07:00

These are some pictures I took of my nephew for his senior portraits. They turned out great! We are all so proud of him!!

More With 4 Challenge!

2009-06-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

This is a digital layout I did as a challenge for The Daily Digi (click on name for link) It's called "More With 4". I've been so behind with my blog so my new goal is going to be to post a new layout each day. I hope this helps me to catch up on my 2009 family album. I'm so far behind! Today is organization day. I'm going to organize the homeschool room and get ready for the week! No time off for us! We had too many vacations this year! Have a happy and blessed Sunday!

My Birthday

2009-01-17T20:01:00.001-08:00

My favorite thing about getting old is you care less about what people think (and in my case, more about what God thinks!) Some dear friends celebrated my birthday with me at Skye restaurant in Peoria, AZ. If you haven't been there, you definately should. You may want to go there on a special occasion because it is a bit fancy and pricy....but the food was delish! The best part is that they have live music in two different rooms. Our dinner reservations were at 6:30 and at 7:30 the band started playing. In another room they have a the owners singing and playing the piano. It was great fun. And yes, my friends got them to call me on stage to announce my birthday and dance. I stayed and danced the entire time! (I told you I didn't care what people think of me!)

Some pics from my birthday!

2009-01-17T19:51:00.000-08:00

My brother Bracken, made an adorable family portrait video of our family. Great Job!!

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Family Portrait - Happy Face from Bracken James Batson on Vimeo.

Pics from the Farm at South Mountain

2009-01-11T22:02:00.001-08:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Shamrock Farms Field Trip

2008-11-18T20:48:00.000-08:00

Our Homeschool Group went on a field trip to Shamrock Dairy Farm! We got to take a tram all around their incredibly clean farm to see how milk is brought to production.
We even got to officially name a baby calf! Our family voted and our favorite dairy products are:
Dad- Milk
Mom- Cheese
Jake -Ice Cream
RJ - Chocolate Milk

I made a digi scrapbook page spread at www.AStoryToRemember.com below!
Too cute! If you are ever in the East Valley of Phoenix you should stop by. It was well worth it!

Digital Scrapbook Page from Shamrock Farms

2008-11-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

The Lake

2008-10-13T20:23:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Irena Sendler -VS- Al Gore

2008-09-21T19:55:00.001-07:00

I keep getting these GREAT videos emailed to me. This one is way to good not to post.
Enjoy!

No husbands today

2008-09-14T02:28:00.001-07:00

2008-09-14T02:04:00.000-07:00

My sweet husband and a few of his friends headed to the cabin for a guys weekend. They are playing golf and poker, eating gourmet food by chef Paul, and just simply relaxing. Rob is such a hard worker and truly deserves this time away. So, for a weekend, I, and a few friends were husbandless. Anna, Cathy and their kiddos all came over for lunch and a swim. For the occasion, I made banana bread and a hashbrown quiche that was yumm-o, (even though I forgot to put in the cheese)! They brought the "kid food": hot dogs, buns, Go-Gurt, cheese sticks, chips, grapes, etc... The children had a blast in the pool. We girls even had time to get in a nice chat! Thanks for a great day, gals!

The Barrio Cafe

2008-09-14T01:01:00.000-07:00

I love eating out and trying new restaurants and I love Wednesday's. Wednesday is date night for my husband and I, and the day we get to eat out. This past Wednesday we met Mom, Richard and Lisa at the Barrio Cafe, a gourmet Mexican Restaurant that gets rave reviews year after year. It is this dive in downtown Phoenix! However, upon entering you realize how quaint it is and, to my surprise, filled to capacity! We had the very best table side guacamole that I've ever had. (They served it with cranberries!) Weird I know, but trust me, it was De-lish!

I had the *F I L E T E de mi T I T A
Grilled filet mignon topped with a Mexican style crab, longaniza and an Ancho chile sauce

Hubby had E N C H I L A D A S del M A R Shrimp, scallops & crab topped blue corn tortillas with queso de cabra in a jocoque sauce.

Gourmet! Definately not your ordinary Mexican Restaurant!