Layout: "Zombies"

It's rare (well, actually unheard of) for all of us to agree on anything these days! With 4 teenagers, 2 little ones and us "old" parents, it just doesn't happen. But there's one love we all have in common (besides each other) and that's "The Walking Dead" television show! I planned a little party in celebration of the much-anticipated third season! We had snacks, games and - best of all - everyone gathered together to watch the awesome premiere!

Digital Kits: "Hot Halloween" by Lyndsey Riches Designs; Zombie Doodles - "Zombeenies" by Kate Hadfield Designs.

Layout: "Fractured"

No, it's not deja vu. Christian wrecked yet again on his bike. That's bike as in bicycle. Thank God it was nothing motorized.

Digital Kit: "Fix Me Up, Doc" by Kristin Aagard Designs.

Layout: "Christian"

I'm working on layouts about each of the kids. This one is Christian's. I can't believe how grown up he is already - I hardly feel old enough!

Digital Kit: "Girlfriend" by Shanmomto4 Designs.

Layout: "Busted!"

Two of my older boys and a neighborhood friend who was spending the night decided it would be a good idea to sneak out of the house in the middle of the night and go wandering through Hagerstown. Of course, they knew it was against OUR rules (we last saw them going downstairs "to bed"), but what they didn't know is that it's also against the law (there is a 10pm curfew). They were terrified when cops came upon them, questioned them, frisked them and drove them home. Not fifteen minutes later, the doorbell rang again. It was the same cop (now she was REALLY unhappy) bringing Caleb home. He apparently knew the other boys had sneaked out and since he couldn't sleep, he figured he'd go out for a walk through Funkstown. We weren't too harsh on them as I think the police put the fear of God into them.

Digital Kits: "Jailbird" and "Busted" both by Kristin Aagard.

Layout: "Wild Summer Fun"

We got the kids a water park for summer fun. I was surprised at how huge it is. We had considered a large pool or a trampoline, but felt they were too risky and didn't offer much for the little ones. So this was a great compromise and something they can all enjoy!

Digital Kit: "Jungle Party" by Un-Leash-ed Scraps

Layout: "How Bizarre"

I was shocked when I took my 14 year old for his routine eye exam and was told he had a cataract! He had surgery to remove it along with a lens implant and recovered quickly. And even though he wasn't thrilled to have the surgery, he's glad he did because he can see a whole lot better now! I would have never thought to use these colors together, but I love how it turned out!

Digital Kit: "Lucky Fish" by Mel Hains

Layout: "Jailbird"

I saw this brand new kit by Kristin Aagard Designs this morning. It's called "Jailbird" and being that I have 5 boys (and 1 girl) who get into more than their fair share of mischief, I knew I couldn't pass this one up! I love Kristin's designs - they are always so adorable! I wasn't planning on redoing Christian's Halloween layout, but since he was dressed as a prisoner, I had to redo it using this kit!

Digital Kit: "Jailbird" by Kristin Aagard Designs

Layout: Easter Fun (Christian)

Stepping away from the templates for this one. This is Christian's Easter layout for this year (just a little behind). The kit is one from Serif's Digital Scrapbook Artist (which is the program I use).

Layout: "Beach Boy"

This is a layout of Christian's trip to Ocean City this past summer. The adorable beach-themed kit is by Shanmomto4 Designs and is called "A Day at the Beach". The font for the title is CK Cute. And did you notice I "scraplifted" my own layout from yesterday? I loved the look so much that I copied it, tweaking it here and there and using a different kit and different colors. I think they both turned out great!

PS - My ex has an issue with me scrapbooking photos of OUR kids taken on "HIS family vacation". I'm not petty enough to think my kids shouldn't be allowed to have memories of their father, no matter how pathetic he is. And there are only TWO layouts out of well over 100 with "MY family vacations" and activities. So since he obviously has nothing better to do than to "cyberstalk" me, here's a message for him: Get over it and grow up already...

Layout: "Christmas"

This is Christian's 2008 Christmas layout. Again, I used the "Beary Christmas" digital kit by Kay Miller Designs (gotta get my money's worth, right?).

Layout: "Just Being a Boy"

This is my oldest son, Christian's, "annual" 2009 layout for the family album. I can't believe I have a child who is taller than me - I don't feel old enough! For this layout, I used the "Deisel" kit by Digital Candy's Sweet Tart Team. The wordart is by Digi Vicki.