Another 1st Day

I guess you know you've got a great kit when you can make two different layouts with it and still have plenty supplies left for more. This is true with this month's Basic Grey Monthly Page Kit. I was also inspired by the bi-monthly sketch challenge from SD4U. I was so happy to see I could put Alton on a layout with flowers without sacrificing his masculinity. The flowers showcased the pretty day and being outside. I enjoy having first day of school pictures look like the first day of Spring. Even though it's in the fall I like how it resembles the beginning of something new and that's probably why it's one of my favorite times of the year.

Ooh, just noticed I don't have the year on this layout. Gotta add that and then it's "officially" complete. August 2009. Woo Hoo! I'm impressed with my own self to have completed a layout from less than a year ago.

Fun at the Landing

I didn't plan to scrap these pictures but when I noticed my Basic Grey Page of the Month Kit matched and I had a sketch from Sketch Inspiration to work from I went ahead and used them. I wanted to capture the movement of Marisa - the running, laughing, playing. She had so much energy this day and I wanted to show it. I think the title and journaling helped illustrate this.

Golden Corral...again.

Whenever the whole family goes out for a holiday meal (usually Mother's Day) we always go to Golden Corral. I guess it's because everyone can get what they want and get it quick - yay to buffets! The kids don't get enough time with each other but they do get enough food. What use to be my least favorite place to eat has now been accepted as our family tradition.

Sunday Sass

Just before heading out the door to church I had to take a snapshot of the kids since they were dressed so nice. The expressions I received are classic Alton & Marisa. A full cheesy smile from Alton and a wrinkled nose and folded arms from Marisa.

I used the Estate Sale papers & embellishments from the Bella Blvd. Collection from my SD4U kit. I love these papers and the cool font letter stickers.

One Big Happy Family

I've been working on this layout for days now. Not that it was that difficult but because I've been a little distracted...okay, I'll admit it...with my Droid. I also found myself in a rut as I really like this picture and when that's the case I usually can't make decisions in a timely manner at all.
This layout was actually scraplifted from one of the Design Team Members at SD4U, Nicole Capote. I love her work. I'm sure I will be scraplifting quite a few from her in the future.