Putting A Positive Spin on Life Have you seen the movie Pollyanna? I loved that movie when I was a little girl. I was nothing like Pollyanna when I was a child. Like most children I blamed misery on "circumstances beyond my control." Of course, I grew up, and in time I learned that happiness is a choice – …
Mosaic Moments Scrapbooking – Punching Out San Antonio
Punch Out a Quick and Easy Page Last summer Kevin and I took Alexis with us to San Antonio. The three of us had a great time exploring the city, especially the River Walk. I wanted to capture a lot of the things that we saw on one page – and I knew a quick and easy way to do …
Childhood Memories, Birth Order
Pictured above: top row Denis (4), Chuck (1), Cheryl (Chucks wife – pregnant with my neice), Doug (6), and Stan (3). Front row Karen (7), Robert (Dad) Ruth (Mom), Joann (5), Bobby (2), Tami (8 – me). How did birth order play a role in your childhood? Being the youngest of eight: 1. I was called “the baby” by my …
CraZy RandOm Day – Sat. August 18
Every day has a story. Will you remember yours? Making a detailed list might just help! 1. Took Alexis to Cross Country Practice. 2. Went to visit a friend. 3. Called Kevin and asked him if he wanted to go to Trader Joes with me because while I was at my friends house she told me they sold Coconut …
First Five Memory Prompt: Pink Pearl – Friday, August 17
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the First Five things that come to mind when you see this: My List: 1. There are some things in life I'd like to erase, but then when I have time to consider, good stuff always seems to …
Happiness is… Birthday Cookies! – Thursday, August 16
What made me happy this week: 1. Birthday Cookies from Andrea When Kevin told me that I'd received a box from Andrea Fisher, one of the Mosaic Moments Design Team members, I was surprised. What could possibly be inside? When I opened the box I found a sweet note telling me to have a wonderful birthday and that I …
Oh my word “Scatter” – Wednesday, August 15
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this: My List: 1. The Roach House – Many years ago Kevin and I rented an old house to live in while we were waiting for our house …
It’s My Life – Under Construction – Tuesday August 14
Life Under Construction How many times were you asked as a kid, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Some where along the way people stop asking, but I am not sure I have finished answering. Things I'd still like to be when I grow up: 1. A National Geographic Photographer 2. An artist – but …
Mosaic Moments Scrapbooking – 6×6 pads part 2
More about Those Fabulous 6×6 Printed Paper Pads! Last Monday I talked about how much I like using 6×6 patterned paper and I showed you an 8×8 example. This week, I want to show you a couple new examples – how I use the 6×6 Printed Paper Pads to create 12×12 pages. The same rules still apply (I have a …
Childhood Memories, Water Play
What do you remember about childhood water play? My List: 1. Home made slip-n-slides. We’d find a long sheet of plastic and run the hose on it. (One of my fondest summer memories.) 2. Running through the Sprinklers. 3. Bath time – we’d stay in the bath tub until our fingers and toes were all wrinkled. 4. The Park Wading …