I Believe in Santa Claus

This is Dylan looking up at our Christmas Tree. Credits: Merry Berry Kit by Shabby Scrap Designs found at Scraphead. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Christmas Magic

These are pictures of Dylan and Ciara Sleeping. Credits: Merry Berry Kit by Shabby Scrap Designs found at Scraphead. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Crumpled Tag by KDesigns found over at Groovy Scraps.

Thoughts for 2009

These are some thoughts for 2009. Credits: Snowraven's Winterblooms Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Nice Normal Family

These are pictures of us in our Santa Hats on Christmas Eve. Credits: Snowraven's Merry X-mas Time Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Holiday Memories

This is a picture of us playing the game Trouble. We played lots of games over the Holiday. Credits: Snowraven's Merry X-mas Time Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Winter Wonderland

This is a picture I took of a Snowy Area where we live. Credits: Shimmering Crystals Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Merry Christmas!!!!

We made it, another fantastic Holiday full of so much fun. I think I even got everything finished, lol. The Christmas Cards are done and have all been put in the mail along with a few special packages that had to be shipped to our family that lives far away. The shopping has been done and the presents all wrapped. All the presents are put under the tree. Dylan's Christmas story has been read and then after he fell fast alseep in his bed. As the house is so quiet and everyone heads to bed I lay hear just thinking about all we have to be greatful for. This year it just seems like everything has fallen into place. I picked up Ciara my step daughter after work and as we returned home to Dylan, Carl and Grandma Joan we had so much fun. We baked cookies, so many cookies that I am all cookied out if that is possible. After all the baking was done we decided we would sit down and play some board games for some good old fashioned family fun. What a blast we had Carl picked Trouble to play first and then after we moved on to sorry. Hours went by and what fun we had just sitting around being silly and playing games and eating some of the yummy cookies we made. It was so nice to have the kids together for Christmas this year. This morning we started the day with Breakfast and some more fun and then off to pick up the Grandma's. We celebrated with some of Carl's side of the family and I even got a great 4 generation picture. We unwrapped presents and spent some time together and of course more cookies to share. Then as the day moved on everyone went home Mom and I prepared our Family Dinner, Lasagna,YUM! Dylan and his Dad put legoes together for hours. As evening approached more family came over. My Brother, Sister in law and the kids all came over for an evening of fun. More Presents, Pictures and more fun. We ate a big Christmas eve dinner and after relaxed some and played Uno Attack, what a fun game that is. As it got later and later everyone left and then we began to settle in for the evening. Dylan wrote his note to Santa and put out Cookies and Milk. Then as I tucked him into bed I began his traditional Christmas Eve Story of The Night Before Christmas. It amazes me every year how intently he sits with me and listens and I read his story. As I tucked him and kissed him good night he closed his eyes and went right to sleep. He knows Santa doesn't come unless we are all sleeping. We finished putting the presents under the tree and off to bed we go with the anticipation of what Chrismas Morning brings to us, the joy of being together. From our family to yours we wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Here are a few photos from last night.

Christmas Card 2008

Here is our Christmas Card for 2008. The picture to the left is Me, Carl and Dylan. The picture to the right top are cousins, Anthone', Jerry, Dylan and Amber. The bottom right picture is My Mother, My Brother, Sister in law, Niece and Nephews and Me and Dylan. It is hard to get everyone together all at the same time, lol. The writing on the card reads: With Love from our family to yours, Joan, Carl, Crystal, Dylan, Thom, Lisa, Anthone', Amber, and Jerry. 2008

Precious Jewel

Credits: Shimmering Crystals Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

ADSR Season 4

It is offical we received our confirmation e-mail for the Amazing Digiscrapping Race Season 4 Registration. Our Team name is About a Boy and we are team #44 in the Race Forum. There is a link on the left side of my blog that will take you to our team blog if you want to follow our Race Adventures. Sarah made this great blinkie for our team!

The Magic of Christmas

These are pictures of Dylan in front of our Christmas Tree this year. Credits: All I Want for Christmas Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps.

All I Want for Christmas

These are pictures of Dylan and his sister Ciara that were taken at Sears this year. Credits: All I Want for Christmas Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps.

Christmas is Forever

This is one of our Family pictures we had taken at Walmart this year. Credits: Winter Wonderz Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Time of the Year

This is a picture of Me and Dylan while we were getting our Christmas tree this year. Credits: Winter Wonderz Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Only an Aunt

This is a picture of me and my niece. Credits: Chocolate Sprinkles Freebie by Snowflake Beach Designs for the December Disco Ball Challenge over at Groovy Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

I Believe

This is a Lo of Dylan with Father Christmas. The large photo in the back is of Dylan talking with him and of course the question asked was "What would you like for christmas?" and the words that came out of our Beautiful 10 Year olds mouth couldn't have made me more proud. He said with such a serious face "World Peace". He really is an amazing child! Credits: Snowraven's Christmas Glory 1 Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Magical

I did this LO of Dylan for the Bring It Challenge over at ScrapOrchard. Credits: Snowraven's Christmas Glory 1 Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps.

Great Cause

These are pictures of Dylan while he was ringing the Salvation Army Bell this year. This has become a traditon of ours, just a way to give back to others, which is something we have always tried to teach Dylan. Credits: I Believe in Santa Clause Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Cute

These are pictures of my nephew Luke. Credits: Desiree Kit designed by Carol Burns - Carol's Crafty Corner. Available at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Happy Family

This is a picture of Me, Dylan, My Sisters, My Nephew and Our Father that all live in Florida. Credits: Snowraven's Sweet Wine Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Sisters

This is a picture of me and my 3 sisters that we took while we were in FL. Credits: Frog Kit designed by Carol Burns - Carol's Crafty Corner. Available at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

God Made Us Cousins

This is a photo of Dylan and his cousin Luke sticking there tounges out at each other being silly while we were in FL. Credits: Sock Monkey Freebie by Snowflake Beach Designs for the November Disco Ball Challenge over at Groovy Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Growing Up Page 1 & 2

Page 1 is where I grew up and Page 2 is a picture of me as a child. Credits: Twisted Punkin Kit by TwistedWolf Designs found over at Scraphead.

The Best Gift

This is one of our Family Christmas Pictures we had taken at Walmart this year. Credits: Blog Freebie by Amanda Kay from Sunshinestudioscraps. Credits: Red Sox Chipboard Alpha by Adventures in Scrapland. Credits: Ornament Alpha Pure Noel by Blue Cat. Credits: Star and Presents from The Bright Designs Kit by Dianeskie.

Apple

Dylan loves Apples, everything from picking to eating them everyday. Credits: Apple Harvest Kit by the Designers over at Groovy Scaps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Beautiful You

This LO I did for a Challenge over at ScrapOrchard where you have to pick someone else's photo and scrap it for them and then post a photo of your own for someone else to scrap. It is a cool challenge! Credits: Bright Cardstock by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

A Good Father

This is a picture of Dylan and his dad while they were taking a nap. Credits: Snowraven's November Kit found at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

I am Thankful for you

These are pictures of Dylan and Ciara we had taken at Sears this past weekend. Credits: Grungy Halloween Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy.

What a Difference

This is Dylan's 5th Grade School Picture. Dylan has really grown up so much over the past year and this Lo reflect that. Credits: Shimmering Gully Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

The Night Before Christmas

This is a picture of Dylan and Ciara reading a Christmas Book. Credits: I Believe in Santa Clause Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Great Things

This is a picture I took of Dylan while we were flying on a plane. Credits: Bright Cardstock and Wordart by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps.

Halloween 2008

These are some photos from our adventures on Halloween 2008. Credits: Grungy Halloween Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Throwing Leaves

This is a picture of Dylan that I took while he was out playing in the leaves actually he threw them at me and I got it just at the right moment. Credits: Happy Fall Y'All by Inspired Mommie Designs found over at Pretty Scrappy.

Home

This is a picture of Dylan in front of our home with our family pumpkins we carved. Credits: The November Mega Kit found at ScrapOrchard.

Pumpkin Carving

These are some photos from our family pumpkin carving October 2008. Credits: The November Mega Kit Found at ScrapOrchard.

If I Knew

Credits: Bright Cardstock by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps.

Little Moments

This is a picture of Dylan and I being silly. Credits: Little Ballerina Kit designed by Carol Burns - Carol's Crafty Corner. Available at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard. Credits: Priceless Element by Cassel found at Scraphead.

Scream

This is Dylan in one of his Scary Masks. Credits: Halloween Town Collection by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps.

The Greatest Fan

This is a picture of me and Dylan while we were out playing in the leaves. Credits: Queen of Fire Kit designed by Carol Burns - Carol's Crafty Corner. Available at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Love Song Overlay by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

The Perfect Shoe

Credits: The Inspiration Challenge mini kit by Pineapple Plantation Design at Scrap Orchard.

100 Things to get you started with Journaling/Blogging

Prompts to get you started with journaling/blogging
1. Things I’m Grateful For2. Ways I Could Nurture Myself3. Ways I Sabotage Myself4. Things I’m Good At5. Things I Like About Myself6. Questions I Want Answers7. Ways To Improve My Life8. Things I’ve Accomplished In My Life9. Things I’m Feeling Stressed About10. Things I’d Do If I Had Time11. Things I Need Or Want To Do12. Things I Want To Accomplish In The Next X Months13. Things To Do Before I Die14. Things That Are Going Right15. Things That Are Going Wrong16. Reasons I Want To Stay Married/Committed17. Reasons I Don’t Want To Stay Married/Committed18. Things I Want In A Relationship19. Things I Have To Offer To A Partner/Relationship20. Fears I Am Having Right Now21. Things That Once Scared Me But Don’t Anymore22. Reasons To Save Money23. Things I Miss24. Sacrifices I Have Made25. Marketing Ideas For My Business26. Ways I Can Make Money27. Ways To Make A Difference28. Jobs/Careers I’d Like To Have29. Fears About Being A Multimillionaire30. Things I Believe In31. Achievements (Qualities) I Am Proud Of32. Things I Value In Life33. Ways I Help Others34. Things That Turn Me On35. Things That Turn Me Off36. Judgments I Make37. Things I Find Hard To Share38. Things I’m Disappointed About39. Things I’m Angry About40. Things I’m Sad About41. Things [Peoples, Places] I Love42. Things To Do When I’m Depressed43. Things To Do When I’m Alone44. Rules I Have Broken45. Skills I Have46. Feelings I Am Having Right Now47. Childhood Memories48. Things My Parents Used To Say To Me49. Ways In Which I’m Generous50. Ways To Be More Productive51. Things I Hate52. Things I Want53. Places I’d Like To Visit54. Things I’d Like Someone To Tell Me55. Things I’d Like To Hear56. Things I’d Like To Tell My Child57. Things I Want My Child To Know About Me58. Reasons To Have A Baby59. Reasons Not To Have A Baby60. Adjectives Describing Myself61. Decisions Other Have Made For Me62. Decisions I Made That Turned Out Well63. Things I’d Do If I Had Six Months To Live64. Expectations Other Have Of Me65. Expectations I Have Of Myself66. Judgments I Haven’t Released67. Ways To Be More Creative68. Things I Could Carry In My Pocket69. Things I’d Save If My House Were On Fire70. Things I Want To Tell My Mother [Father]71. Things I’d Never Tell My Mother [Father]72. Financial Fears73. Excuses I Make For Myself74. Things I Need/Want To Control75. Fears I Have About Giving Up Control76. Answered Prayers77. People I’d Like To Meet78 Reasons Why I Get Jealous79. People I Admire80. Tasks I’ve Been Procrastinating81. Memories From My Past82. Things That Nourish Me83. Things I Haven’t Finished84. Things I’m Glad I’ve Done85. Things I’ll Never Do Again86. Ways To Generate Income87. Principles To Live By88. People I Want To Forgive89. People I Want To Forgive Me90. Things To Forgive Myself For91. Mistakes I Have Made92. Lessons I Have Learned93. Ways To Be Healthier94. Things That Make Me Cry95. Things That Make Me Laugh96. Things I’d Delegate97. Thing I Want For My Birthday98. Possessions I’m Tired Of Owning99. Responsibilities That I’d Like To Avoid100.Things To Write A List About

My Biggest Fear

I did this Lo for a Freebie Challenge over at Sarah Barber Designs Blog which she will be running monthly so stop over and check it out. The challenge was about your fears. Credits: Halloween Town Collection by Sarah Barber Designs found at Divine Digital and Groovy Scraps. Credits: Elegant word art by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Say Nothing

This is my Beautiful Sister and Brother in law. Credits: August Element Bonus designed by KDesigns and can be found at Groovy Scraps. Credits: Love Song Overlay by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

Something About You

This is my Beautiful Sister with her baby belly. Credits: Little Ballerina Kit designed by Carol Burns - Carol's Crafty Corner. Available at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Love Song Overlay by Inspired Mommie Designs. You can get this great new wordart at Pretty Scrappy.

A Real Friend

This is a Lo about learning what a real friend it. Credits: Fire Dancer Kit designed by Carol Burns - Carol's Crafty Corner. Available at Scraphead and Magickal Scraps. Credits: Friends Worart by Angieszkag.