The pup turns two

Last week our beloved Labrador turned two years old.  Not really a significant marker in the life of a perpetual puppy but I did reflect a bit on just how he really has changed over the last two years.  Of course, he's gotten much bigger, but he's still just as cute as when he was a puppy.  He does actually nap and sleep through the night now which is a wonderful progress.  We've been allowing him free range of the house at night but he just sleeps on his dog bed in our room - a dog bed that he has not ripped to shreds! 
Truthfully, he's a great dog.  He's completely stubborn and has selective hearing, but overall he simply wants to love and be loved.  He is excited to see people (generally too excited!) and is super great with the kiddos.  Our little guy adores him. 
In honor of Finn's birthday here are some pages I've created over time...got some recent ones on my to do list!

Papers and Elements from DHD Fall 2010 Blog Hop

Papers and Elements from You & Me by Jessica Sprague, font: Bleeding Cowboys

 Papers and Elements from Sobre La Playa by Fanette Design

Papers and Elements from "Life is Good" by Echo Park

Papers and Elements from Sun Porch by Amy Teets

New Release - Naturally - Blue

I am incredibly excited to show you my new release Naturally - Blue.  I had a wonderful time putting this one together and I am very pleased with how it has turned out.  I hope you will be too.  This kit includes many elements and papers that you will surely reach for again and again.  They will go perfectly together and hopefully will even provide you with a few basics that will add to your other collections.  You can find this new release in my store. 

Wine & Harvest Fest

I love that I grew up in a small-ish town.  I should have, but really didn't realize it is also a tourist town until I was a young adult.  One thing about the area we live in is that there are always great festivals to attend in the big and the small cities.  September in Cedarburg brings the Wine & Harvest festival!  Complete with a grape smashing contest and pumpkin regatta, there is also tons of food and, you guessed it, wine!  On a beautiful fall day, the family and some friends ventured into this great city to partake in the fun.  First a few shots of the town (I'm sad I did not get one of the busy closed-off main street!):

Above you can see the old wool mill and the historic buildings ahead that make up the downtown area.  We walked up and down viewing crafts, tasting wine, and enjoying lunch and a few sweet treats.  Then we took the kiddos to the park so they could get out of the stroller and crowds to play for a bit.  AJ doesn't walk yet so no running for him, but he does love to swing!

Here are two pages to document the day made with papers and elements from my collection, Sweet Avery, which you can pick up in my shop.

My loves

It's always nice to step back and create a scrapbook page about somebody instead of about a specific event.  Today I did just that by putting in pictures of the three special boys in my life.  My son, my hubby, and my puppy.

I'm so blessed to have each of them in my life as they all have taught me something special.  Yes, I may have a love-hate relationship with the pup at times, but we all have our trials!
I created this page using papers and elements from my new collection, Sweet Avery, which you can pick up in my shop.

Free Mini - September NDezine now available!

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