Things I Am Grateful For...

As mentioned, I am teaching several paper crafting classes at my local craft store and mini albums happen to be one of my recent faves. They are fantastic keepsakes and make wonderful gifts - especially with the holidays fast approaching. The theme for this mini album was "Grateful For" and I included several of my personal faves.

Cover. This was actually quite easy to achieve considering the amazing patterns and photos on Graphic 45's paper lines. I simply added some butterflies and lace and voila!

Where I live. I adore my little town. I go on the same walk everyday with my kids and never get tired of the views. We are right on the water and it is honestly such a wonderful, historic and friendly little city. I am so lucky to live where I do.

Grande Dark. Every day. By 9:30am if possible.

My craft time. I adore this wonderful outlet called Scrapbooking - ADORE it and I cherish each and every second I get to 'play'.

Dear Hubby. So grateful to have a wonderful man I can call my best friend. He makes me feel safe and secure. He is an amazing father and my perfect match in life. Love him to bits!

Quinn. Little peanut. My energizer bunny who can't sit still for even 2 seconds. So sensitive, generous, affectionate, caring, sweet little boy. My life would be very boring without him.

Owen. Golden boy. Straight as an arrow, first born, plays by the rules, stubborn as nails (gets that from me and dad), leader (some call it bossy), crazy handsome, prince charming.

Wine. I'm not picky although I've been trying to 'like' red as its healthier. This goes hand in hand with scrapping - most nights, once the kids are in bed.... ahhhhh!

Eden. My little sparkplug - my little firecracker who challenges EVERY rule and EVERY request. You keep me on my toes and are the first to be concerned if someone is hurt or crying. You are very much like your brother Quinn in this regard. You have a mind of your own and are not afraid to 'voice' your opinion.... extremely loudly most of the time.

My mom. Best friend to whom I can confide in about everything. Has always sheltered me (and those she cares about) from anything that I don't need to know or that would in some way hurt, scare, worry me unnecessarily. Lives to please others - not a selfish bone in her body. Generous, considerate, shy, reserved, fantastic cook, my idol.

My Family. So lucky to have all of you in my life. So lucky we are happy, healthy and together. Love you more than anything else in this world.

Back Cover.

That's all for today. Be back soon with some more yummy projects and don't forget ZVA Creative is having a blog hop on September 26th - hope you can hop along too!