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GOING CAMPING - When Greg and April retired they bought a small camper and designated it their fishing base-camp. No more hiking in, setting up a tent, building a fire to cook. All of that takes time . . . precious time they could be fishing. I say “they,” but it’s really Greg who is the fisherman. April is content to enjoy a good book in the peace and quiet and beauty of nature while Greg is living his best life, fly fishing. Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Clustered #5 Kit: Value Pack: Camp Walden by Aimee Harrison

TOGETHER IS A HAPPY PLACE TO BE! I do swear that I’ll always be there I’d give anything and everything and I will always care Through weakness and strength, happiness and sorrow, for better for worse, I will love you with every beat of my heart From this moment, life has begun From this moment, you are the one Right beside you is where I belong From this moment, on. Template: Togetherness Template by Heartstrings Scrap Art Kit: Togetherness by Silvia Romero http://store.scrapgirls.com/Value-Pack-Togetherness.html

RIVER RUN - Fall, with all of its changing colors, is beautiful at the Silver Stream in Wyoming. This is the view from the back deck of Garrett and Amy’s home that overlooks the water and the many anglers who run the river. The fishing is awesome! Template: All Year Feb #1 by Tinci Designs Kit: River Run Collection Mini

LOVE LIFE - Now that Addison is on the move, there are places to explore, things to see and do, and more of life to live and love! (9m) Template: All Year April #4 by Tinci Designs Kit: Value Pack: Cool Summer by Aimee Harrison and Cindy Ritter Designs

SMOKIN’ HOT - We are lucky to have some great Grillers in our family! Garrett grills amazing steaks, chicken and salmon and Rob is the master of burgers and dogs. This makes me hungry!! Template: Sunshine #2 by Heartstrings Scrap Art Kit: Value Pack: It's Smokin' by Aimee Harrison

TAKE IT SLOW - When Bailey got her driving permit in Arizona on 21 Jan 2016 she was all set to get her License in June on her birthday. But then they moved to Texas and Texas had different rules that put her back a lot. It was a big frustration for Bailey. But eventually she flew back to Arizona where she was still a resident and got her license there 19 Dec 2016. Template: November Memories #1 by Tinci Designs Kit: Value Pack: License to Drive by Aimee Harrison

ALL AMERICAN - This Jeep may have been Bailey’s dream car as a teenager, but in the end it wasn’t really safe for a beginning driver - no roof, no doors, no safety belts and a broken seat. Garrett sold it before she got to drive it. 19 Dec 2015 Template: Sunshine by Heartstrings Scrap Art Kit: Value Pack: Rev your Engine by Aimee Harrison

HONEYMOON - These two lovebirds finally got to go on their Hawaiian Honeymoon, 16 months after their wedding. And a bonus was that the10-day trip was paid for by the company Scott works for. Well worth the wait!! Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Clustered #7 by Aimee Harrison Kit: Seaside Melody by TraceyB Creations

WHEN THE RED, RED ROBIN COMES BOB, BOB, BOBBIN’ ALONG When the red red robin comes bob bob bobbin' along - along There'll be no more sobbin' when he starts throbbin' his old sweet song Wake up - Wake up - you sleepy head Get up - Get up - get out of bed Cheer up - Cheer up - the sun is red Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy What if I've been blue now I'm walkin' through fields of flowers Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours Well, I'm just a kid again - doing what I did again - singin' a song When the red red robin comes bob bob

GREAT OUTDOORS - It’s a beautiful day to trail blaze a path up the mountain. Sometimes there aren't enough papers in a Mini for a paper-heavy template, so today I mixed and matched 3 outdoorsy minis to create this layout. It was a lot of fun! Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Triangulates #1 Minis: Evergreen Collection Mini, Forest Path Collection Mini, Healthy and Strong Collection Mini by Aimee Harrison

FLY HIGH - Dad doesn’t usually take photographs but he took this one of the balloon floating over the lake at Pagosa Springs in Colorado, 05 Oct 2017. This was a much needed trip after Mom’s funeral just 2 months previous and I’m so glad Greg and April took Dad to lift his spirits. He enjoyed the fall leaves and the hot springs and the early morning coffee with Greg. TEMPLATE: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Be Bold #1 by Aimee Harrison KIT: Value Pack: Beautiful Balloon by Aimee Harrison

TRUE ELEGANCE - Early in the morning of a beautiful Spring day in May, Ethan Matz and Claire Mecham were married for Eternity in the Arizona Mesa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Afterwards, the Mecham Family gathered on the steps of the Temple for this lovely group photo. Congratulations to Claire & Ethan!! 06MAY2022 Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Strips #2 by Aimee Harrison Kit: Value Pack: True Elegance by Aimee Harrison

CHOOSE HOPE - When the World says, “give up” Hope Whispers, “try it one more time.” After four boys and three miscarriages, Melissa prayed, “Is it ok if we stop now or should we try one more time?” The answer came, “It is ok if you stop. It is your choice. Or you could try one more time and have everything that you ever wanted.” Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Big Deal #4 by Aimee Harrison Kit: Value Pack: Hope Springs Mega by Aimee Harrison

GREEN THUMB - Wyoming is beautiful in Spring. The multi shades of green are bright and vibrant. Mother Nature really shows off her green thumb in Spring. Especially at the Silver Stream in The Narrows near Thayne, Wyoming. Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Clustered #7 by Aimee Harrison Kit: Value Pack: Crazy Plant Lady by Aimee Harrison

GARDEN TOOLS - June 2020—When Garrett and Amy moved to the Silver Stream in 2020, Amy took on the overgrown flower beds and restored order and beauty to them. She even found long forgotten gardening tools buried in the dirt. Template: ScrapSimple Digital Layout Templates: Florabundia #3 by Aimee Harrison Kit: Value Pack: Wishing Well by Aimee Harrison