Layout: "Feeling Froggy"

Layout: "Silly Monkey"

New layout made using my "Monkey Do" kit. Logan is a monkey for sure!

Layout: "Happy Birthday"

  

Layout for our family album from this past Christmas. I made this using my "Happy Birthday, Jesus" kit. :)

Layout: "Rick (squared)"

My family's absolute favorite TV show is The Walking Dead. For Halloween, both of my little ones insisted on being Rick Grimes, a character from that show. I tried to talk one of them into being something different, but I was not successful. Thurman let me add facial hair, but Logan absolutely refused. They were both adorable and had tons of fun! I made this layout using my "Once Bitten" kit. :)

Layout: "Gone Camping"

Octbober 2012 - Camping trip #2. Destination: KOA in Gettysburg, PA. Gabriel opted out this time, staying with Tater instead. I'm determined to get EVERYONE to go one of these times. The weather was a bit cooler and we had a few bumpy patches, including the mistake of bringing the dogs. But all in all, we still had a good time and are looking forward to spring to go again!

Digital Kit: "Camping Out" by Jady Day Studios.

Layout: "Camping is All Kinds of Cool"

This is our camping trip to Gettysburg, PA (Gettysburg Campground) in September 2012. We had bought the camper years ago, but didn't really use it as the little ones were babies and it was too chaotic. My husband's sister and her husband HAD to have it, but didn't have the money to pay it off, so they took over our payments. That lasted several months (until fall when camping season was over), then they stopped paying. We had no luck selling, so months later, they swore they would keep making the payments this time. We even had papers notarized. They kept their word for awhile, but once again stopped making payments. Again, it was fall and we were unable to sell the camper. Once again several months later, they offered to take over the payments again, promising they would not reneg. Although I didn't trust them, we were barely making ends meet and not having the camper payment to make was a huge help. About 6 months later, they had Duane's mom deliver the message that they were not making any more payments. And this time, they had also done A LOT of damage to the camper which they refused to fix. Several hundred dollars and weeks later, Duane got the camper fixed up. Needless to say, I do not have in-laws. I do not speak to any of them. I have nothing to do with them. This is not something that "family" does. Lesson learned.

I was unsure of how camping would go, but we decided to give it a try. The kids are older and surprisingly, it went very well. We had a lot of fun, we relaxed and we got to spend some time together. I was disappointed that my oldest didn't go this time, but he did go the next time.

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: "Junior Chefs"

Thurman, Logan and Gabriel helping me out in the kitchen. This is especially rare for Logan and Gabriel!

Digital Kit: "Baked with Love" by A-Manda Creations.

Layout: "Classy"

I finally got a new kitchen floor! Thank God I have a handy hubby who knows how to do things!

Digital Kit: "Glad You're My Dad" by A-Manda Creation.

Layout: "Brand New Beginning"

First day of school layout for the kids. It's so strange to have one child in his senior year and one just starting kindergarten (not to mention another in high school, two in middle school and one still at home).

Digital Kit" "School Rules" by Just So Scrappy

Layout: "Self Portraits"

Logan took these photos with his very own camera "Grandma" got him for his birthday!

Digital Kit: "Movie Time" by A-Manda Creation.

Layout: "Time for a Buzz"

Time again for haircuts!

Digital Kit: "Hair Day" by Kristin Aagard Designs.

Layout: "Hopeful Hunter"

Gabriel is the one who first decided to get a bow and therefore began the bow-hunting revolution in our family!

Digital Kit: "Open Season" collab by Scrappy Cocoa, Nibbles Skribbles and Flower Scraps.

Layout: "The Hunt"

Caleb is also having a blast with his bow! I'm so proud of the kids for finding something they enjoy and sticking with it!

Digital Kit: "Open Season" Collab by Scrappy Cocoa, Nibbles Skribbles and FLower Sraps.

Layout: "Future Archer"

Logan is amazing at shooting his bow! He hits the target dead-on quite often. He gives his older siblings a run for their money sometimes! He'll be a pro if he keeps it up.

Digital Kit: "Open Season" Collab by Scrappy Cocoa, Nibbles Skribbles and Flower Scraps.

Layout: "Huntress in Training"

This is Abigail's bow page. I was surprised when she said she wanted one, but she's doing amazingly well and keeping up her practice. 

Digital Kit: "Open Season" plus add-on collab by Scrappy Cocoa, Nibbles Skribbles and Flower Scraps.

Layout: "Little Stinker"

Logan's annual layout - he's so darn cute!

Digital Kit: "Little Stinker" by Laurie's Scraps and Designs

Layout: "Sweet as Candy"

This is Thurman's annual page about cute things he said and did and some of his favorites plus some random pics that were too cute not to use, but didn't quite fit in anywhere else. :)

Digital Kit: "I Want Candy" by Kristin Aagard Designs.

Layout: "Big Boy"

It was heartbreaking to send Thurman off to Kindergarten this year - especially after I learned it was FULL days now, not just half days. He was so excited. At first. That lasted about a day. After that, it was a fight to get him up and moving - and homework??? Four days a week??? Ridiculous! It's getting better now that I pick him up after school so he doesn't have the long bus ride home. But these schools are getting insane. A class of 28 5-year-old children - full days, 5 days a week PLUS homework. It's too much.

Digital Kit: "Teacher's Pet" by Kristin Aagard Designs

Layout: "Beautiful You"

Abigail is so gorgeous! This is her annual page to highlight some of her faves and hobbies!

Digital Kit: "You Make my Heart Soar" by Crazy 4 Monograms