Thursday, December 31, 2009

The Photographer


Here is a Lo I was inspired to do by a photo of Dylan taking pictures with my camera. The quote reads. "The goal is not to change your subjects, but for the subject to change the photographer. ~Author Unknown. Credits: Andromedia Kit by Sarah Barber Design found at Digiridoo Scraps.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday!!


Tomorrow is my handsome Nephew Dominick's 1st Birthday, so of course the moment called for a LO!! Happy Birthday Baby!!! We love you and send our love from NY. Credits: Ready Set Blow Kit by Steel City Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Crystal of Inspired Mommie Designs found at Pretty Scrappy. Credits: Alpha by Ziggle Designs found at Scrap Orchard.

Little Blessings


Here are some pictures of Dylan and his Sisters Christmas 2009. Credits: Andromedia Kit by Sarah Barber Design found at Digiridoo Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Bethany found at Scrap Orchard.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Dream


This is my Beautiful Niece. Credits: Nala Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Digiridoo Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Inspired Mommie Designs found at Pretty Scrappy.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas!!

Just wanted to take a minute and Wish a Very Merry Christmas to all of my Family and Friends! Ours Christmas week has been a blast! Christmas with the kids and Carl's family was enjoyable as always. Christmas Eve was a blast, presents, Breakfast with family and Friends, baking with the Dylan, Ciara and Tarrah was a blast!! Spent a calm and quiet Christmas Eve with Carl eating pizza and watching Christmas Movies, then to sleep so Santa could come. Up Early this morning to get Breakfast and then we are off to pick up our little Elf, then home to enjoy the rest of the day with Family, Food, Presents, and so much Fun!! Wonder what Santra brought us this year? I feel so Blessed not only today but every day for my life! Merry Christmas to all and hope you find time to enjoy the Magic that Christmas Brings with it!! P.S. There will be pictures to come!!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Gift Suggestions


Credits: Jingle Bell Boogie Kit by (Sara) Scrapping All the Way found at Scrappers Secret. http://scrapperssecret.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=95_107&products_id=723

The Gift of Giving!


Dylan and I have made it a tradition to ring the Salvation Army Bell every season. Credits: Holiday Lights Kit by (Sara) Scrapping All the Way found at Scrappers Secret. http://scrapperssecret.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=95_107&products_id=724

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Magickal Scraps Sale


Check out this great sale over at Magickal Scraps: http://www.magickalscraps.com/Shop/

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Photo Challenge Over at Digiridoo Scraps











Here are a few photos I have taken and are using for the Photo Challenge over at Digiridoo Scraps. Photos that remind me of Christmas!

Dear Santa 2009


Credits: Christmas Past Kit by Sarah Barber Design. Credits: Word art by Sue Cummings found at O'Scraps.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Cutting Down the Family Christmas Tree


These are pictures of Dylan cutting down our Christmas Tree this year. Credits: Frosty Kit by Designs by Lilian C.

Children Put the Magic in Christmas


This is a picture I took of Dylan and his little sister Tarrah with santa hats on. Credits: Where is Rudolph? Collab kit found at Digiridoo Scraps.

Christmas Means To Me


This is a picture I took of Dylan this year after we got our tree decorated. Credits: Where is Rudolph? Collab Kit by Digiridoo Scraps Designers.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Last Scrapper Standing Contest
















Well everyone what have I been up to you ask? Busy as ever getting ready for the holidays and of course that hasn't left much time for scrapping unfortunately but I did enter The Last Scrapper Standing contest over at Divine Digital. Even though I didn't win I have to tell you I had a blast and learned so much including exstracting and make it through 5 of the 6 weeks and let me tell you the talent was amazing!!! Now that the contest is over I can share my LO's and I have to tell you I love how they turned out.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Published in The Daily Scrapper!!!

Toot Toot!!! I just found out that my Layout: Reflection was chosen to be featured in issue 21 of The Daily Scrapper!! I am totally excited!!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Holiday Memories


This is a piciture I took of Dylan from last year. Credits: Candied Christmas Kit by Scrap it Designs by Brianna Cox. Journaling: Our Holiday Memories are filled with traditions for as long back as I can remember. Some were created in the past, from family and friends before us, some in the present, also we look forward to new traditions in the future. With each passing year we continue to add more wonderful traditions of our own. Our holiday traditions begin as early as the day after Thanksgiving, which is known my many as Black Friday. We look forward to getting up early, heading out shopping to try to catch some great bargains. The weekend following is traditionally when we hang up our outdoors Christmas Lights and head out to Moore's Christmas Tree Farm to spend hours finding just the perfect Family Christmas Tree. We then head home for some candy canes and hot cocoa before we break out all of the Christmas Decorations and enjoy the time together as a Family decorating the tree. Over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas we enjoy spending time together with Family and Friends gathering at Christmas parties, taking tons of photos, singing carols, making cookies, shopping, wrapping of presents, counting the days on our advent calendars, and remembering to always make time to give the biggest gift of all the gift of charity to others by ringing the salvation army bell and gathering warm clothing and food for those in need. Before we know it Christmas Eve is upon us. Just then we try to slow down a bit and enjoy our time together watching a Christmas movie, enjoying the beautifully lit and decorated Christmas tree as I read a Christmas story to Dylan. We then hang our stocking by the tree, put out milk and cookies along with Dylan's letter written to Santa. Tuck him tightly into his bed, kisses and hugs and a prayer to sleep he goes. As dawn breaks on Christmas Morning everyone jumps out of bed and rushes to the tree to see what has been left. Taking our time enjoying the time together as we are opening each present and realizing the best gift is the one we hold true to ourselves and in our hearts, the gift of Family! Usually there a bit of wrapping paper flying through the air and some clean up while snacking on M&M candies, Carl is putting together one of Dylan's new toys, Dylan is giving our animals their gifts while Mom is making breakfast. With the passing of each year I feel ever blessed with all that we have in life not only at Christmas time but all year through. God Bless Everyone not only for this holiday season but for those to come!

Halloween 2009


This is a picture I took on Halloween Night. Credits: The Dark Side of Autumn Collaberation Kit by Digiridoo Scraps. Credits: Wordart by Bethany found at ScrapOrchard.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Christmas Pictures











I was very lucky to be able to spend the whole day with Dylan and Carl. Life being so busy I find that the moments we get to spend together like this are more precious to me. While we were out we had our Christmas Photos done. Here are a few to share! (Note Carl hates having his picture taken in any form, lol but he was a good sport and got in on the action)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Reflection



With my upcoming Birthday I thought I would reflect on my life and happiness! Credits: Dream Start Kit by Sarah Barber Design found at Digiridoo Scraps.

Exciting News-I am officially a Designer!!


It is official-Family Comes First Designs has joined The Digital Scrapbook Dollar Store which can be found here: http://digitalscrapbookdollarstore.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=29 The best thing about this store is everything is a dollar, yes you heard it right everything is only $1.00! My store will always be posted on the side of my blog also. Coming soon will also be some CU photos that I will be adding to the store for sale, there are also plenty of great feebies, make sure you stop over and check it out. Thank you to all that have helped me along the way. Happy National Scrapbooking Day All! This is my newest paper pack Called Fall Leaves.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Taughannock Falls-Speed Scrap at Digiridoo Scraps


This is a photo I took at one of our local water falls, this autumn. Credits: Delightful Happening Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found here at Digiridoo Scraps. Credits: Doodle Frame by Inspired by Dominic Designs.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Speed Scrap at Digiridoo Scraps


Hey everyone there is going to be a speed scrap over to Digiridoo Scraps: http://www.digiridooscraps.com/forum/index.php make sure you stop by and check it out, it is a blast!!!

Family Means


This is a picture of Dylan and his sister Tarrah. Credits: From our Roots Garden Sampler by ttomj.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Grisamore's Pumpkin Farm


These are pictures from our family trip to our local Pumpkin Patch. Credits: Harvest Scarecrows kit by Inspired Mommie Designs.

Autumn 2009


This is one of my faves that I have taken this fall! Credits: Harvest Scarecrows kit by Inspired Mommie Designs. Word art also by Inspired Mommie Designs.

Peeps-Ithaca Breast Cancer Run


These are pictures of my boss and her team mates when they ran for the Ithaca Breat Cancer Society. Credits: Pink Hope Charity Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Digiridoo Scraps. Credits: Chrome Alpha by Kirsty's Scraps.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Feel Free


This LO has a Beautiful picture of my niece Amber that I took this past weekend. Credits: Tendency Sample Kit by TotallyD Designs found at Digiridoo Scraps.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Trick or Treating


These are some pictures from last years Halloween of Dylan and his friend Phineus. Credits: Trick or Treat Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs.

Fright Night


These are some pictures from last years Halloween of Dylan and his friend Phineus. Credits: Trick or Treat Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Attitude


This is a picture I took of Dylan climbing a path at the Plantations last weekend. Credits: Pink Hope Charity Kit by Sarah Barber Designs found at Digiridoo Scraps.

Pink Hope-Breast Cancer Kit




You have to check out this great new kit called Pink Hope by Sarah Barber Designs. It will be released today exclusively at Digiridoo Scraps: http://www.digiridooscraps.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=3 Sarah's message about this kit: As women, breast cancer effects us all. Do something to help your sisters in need. Help support Breast Cancer Research. All proceeds from this kit are being donated to the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance, a local group that I have had the pleasure of working for. These women and men, fight on a daily basis to bring knowledge, support, and hope to the local community. Help me help them. Visit the new Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance website (now known as the Fingerlakes Cancer Resource Center) here: http://www.crcfl.net/

Beautiful World


This is a picture of Dylan. Credits: Mini Kit Fantasy by NatashaNast Designs.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Family Comes First-Fall


These are some photos from last fall. Credits: Autumn Harvest Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs. Credits: Wordart by Bethany.

Being a Dad Means


These are pictures I took today of Dylan and his Dad messing around like they always do, lol BOYS! Credits: My Favoriate Guy by Creations By Rachel found at Pretty Scrappy.

Imagine All You Can


This is a picture that I took today of Dylan while we were at the Park. Credits: Forest Fantasy Kit by the Designers at Digiridoo Scraps.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

One Step at a Time


This Lo is about a recent journey of mine. Credits: Punkin Picker Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found at Pretty Scrappy.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Delightful Happening Kit







Here are a few LO's I created with this Beautiful New Kit. Credits: Delightful Happening Kit by Sarah Barber Design found at Digiridoo Scraps.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Magickal Scraps Birthday Celebration


Hey everyone, stop by Magickal Scrap http://www.magickalscraps.com/bb/index.php?sid=b047732492b38965691b201e521e3080 and check out all of the Birthday Celebration fun that begins October 1st.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

ABC's and 123's


This was a picture of Dylan taken at Sears when he was about 3 1/2 and in preschool. Credits: Back To School Kit by Inspired Mommie Designs found at Pretty Scrappy.