Parenthood

Wow, wasn't expecting to finish this layout so quickly as I just started it last night but when papers and photos and embellies come together for me, its very easy to complete a project. This was just one of those days - lucky for me ;>

The photo was taken about a week ago when my 3 little ones were filling up their water squirters in the bucket of water. One of those 'wow' moments... like, wow, all 3 of those are mine? wow, I have three kids?! wow, I have a pretty good life! I'll be the first to admit that not all days go so swimmingly - far from! But... this was one of those 'good' days and I'm so glad I decided to document it.

The flowers are from the Mulberry Street collection by Petaloo. They were originally bright orange in colour and a little too punchy for the papers so I misted with Tattered Angles glimmer mist in slate and ended up with a perfectly rustic outcome.

I used Graphic 45's Transatlantique papers (with a titch of On the Boardwalk as well) for this layout - just loved the bold bright orange in this one piece of patterned paper and the whole layout really revolved around it.



There are 3 tags on which I journaled - My journey through parenthood started just over five and a half years ago and what a trip its been! I've never been to Paris or Rome - heck, I haven't even been to Disneyland! I am by no means a worldly traveller (continues on the next 2 tags not shown)... but I do know that becoming a parent is by far the most amazing dream vacation I could ever imagine. And like any adventure, there has been (and will be) highs and lows - both necessary to truely appreciate the ultimate destination. Enjoy the journey - I do!

Enjoy the rest of your week - will be back with more goodies to show you all!!