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April Showers

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  1. Pretty flowers! I like those close up shots. How sweet they sent you such a lovely bouquet. The purple paper really makes those flowers shine.
  2. Fabulous journaling. Thanks for sharing this with us. Your layout is lovely.
  3. Fantastic layout Pat. You sure were quick on these. What fun photos you have. That is a great one-- and your quote is perfect.
  4. What a cute little girl! I really like the way you added her art work to the layout. Giving me some great ideas. TFS.
  5. I love your background. I think you should submit it for a freebie. Your photo is gorgeous. Love the edge treatment. Superb layout. TFS.
  6. I really like the frame too. What a nice quote- so true. Thanks for sharing.
  7. What a beautiful spot for a photo. You've done a great job with this. Love the colors and all those butterflies. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
  8. Photos taken by then 6 year old Thomas. Journaling reads: My parents have always had a swing in the yard. This isn't the one that was there when I was growing up, and the tree this one was in has since fallen. My dad and brothers had a knack for putting swings in the most daring places. They had to swing out over a creek bed for maximum height. Had fun with it as a kid, but it took a while to get used to as a mother. "Hold on Tight!" Charlotte, Michael and Linda take turns swinging. July 2003 Photoshop CS2 ABR Weekend Getaway KSC Journey KSC Legacy VRA Janet Fonts: Fine Hand LET, Nachtmere, Times New Roman, Vaguely Repulsive
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    Sweet Harrison

    Love the colors you used in this LO. Especially how you tucked the print behind the brown. Excellent photo-- love how you faded it into the paper. Great job on this one.
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    Little Sunshine

    What a lovely photo. I like the bright fresh colors you used. Haven't used templates at all. This is SO pretty, maybe I should give them a try. Beautiful layout. TFS.
  11. Cute photo. He's a great looking guy. You've used some nice bright colors. So clever doing one layout for two challenges.
  12. This is a fun layout. Like the way you used the background paper. And not everyone has the confidence to journal across their face. Great job on this one.
  13. Winda, your page is lovely. It is okay to be angry. I've been told the pain lessens over the years, but never goes away. My mom hasn't been gone long enough for me to know. I do like your background and love the way you wrapped the text. Thanks for sharing.
  14. Wonderful job on your layout Mary. The kit works well with your sentiments. Nice picture. The black paper really makes it stand out. It is hard to lose a parent- wish I didn't know how hard. TFS.
  15. Your journaling is beautiful. I think V hit a chord with us- all missing a parent. How wonderful you have such caring older sisters. Nice paper curl- love how you stapled it down. Love the clean fresh colors. Beautifully done.
  16. Okay, here's the journaling challenge. Journaling reads: "This photo was taken of my family at my parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary Party on December 29th 2006. We were relieved that Mom had made it to this milestone. Their anniversary was November 22nd, but they postponed the party since Mom needed a 2nd surgery for brain cancer. When they finally decided on the weekend after Christmas, most of the remaining flights were either booked or very expensive. I found that by extending my stay, I could save hundreds of dollars. At the party, I was surprised to see how swollen my mother's face and ankles were. She put all the family photo albums back together with new photo corners so the pictures were under their correct captions for the party. She also added captions to photos that hadn't had them. She scanned and printed a copy for each kid. She also wrote each child a letter telling how much she cared for us. After the party, Mom continued doing family history on the computer with her feet propped up on a chair. While Mom and I worked side by side on our computers those extra days I was there, she showed me the program outline she'd written for her funeral—adding that "it may be another 5 years," but she wanted me to know where it was. When it was time for me come back to Oregon, she insisted on going with us to the Burbank Airport. She sat in the back seat so she could keep her feet elevated, but I think that it hurt her back. She switched to the front when I got out and she gave me a big hug. As I walked through the airport doors, an overwhelming feeling washed over me. I knew that was the last time I would see my mother. I resisted the urge to turn and run back. I knew they would be driving away. I made a quick trip home, even changing flights on the way- needing to get back to the comfort of my own family. So, while this photo isn't the best (none of them turned out any better) it was the last time our family was all together. Mom thoroughly enjoyed the party. There was lots of great food, as well as friends and relatives we hadn't seen in years. Four weeks later, at her funeral, the same people were there again... So glad she had that party and a chance to see and talk with many of her dear friends before she went. I try to focus on the positives. She was prepared to leave. She hardly suffered, and didn't have to endure the later stages of cancer. She lived 16 months after the diagnosis. If you didn't know, you probably couldn't have told she was ill. Her positive attitude was contagious, and she regularly joked with her doctors: "No one gets out of this world alive." She traveled to Chile to attend the re-dedication of the temple they were supervising the remodel of when she was diagnosed. She and my Dad also went to Hawaii with Bob and I- celebrating our 20th and their 50th anniversaries. She checked off quite a few things on her list of "things to do before I die." While I miss her, I find solace in the blessings and am confident I will see her again." I know it is long, but it is suppposed to be about the journaling, right? I used Photoshop CS2 (Actually Photoshop 7 on accident) Keri Schueller's Legacy Collection Angie Briggs' Yesterday Paper Template Font: Passions Conflict
  17. Nice photos. I really like how you did the background. Very nicely done. Your title is nice and interesting as well. And the snail-- what a fun surprise. TFS.
  18. Those cloud photos are gorgeous. Sweet one of your little girl too. I like the tilted photos and how you clipped them together with the beads. Nicely done. TFS.
  19. I really like the large photo taking up the top half of the page. The butterfly ribbon looks really nice- I like how you tucked the photo strip under it. Beautifully done.
  20. Your pages are so beautiful. I really like the photo strip down the side. The collection works so well with the collection. TFS.
  21. That monkey doesn't seem too afraid of people. Love your background, photo fames and those nice staples..
  22. Love how you used a photo for the background. Another fantastic page. Your work is outstanding.
  23. Your pages are beautiful. Thanks for translating the journaling for us. Your trip must have been amazing.
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