Fireworks Layout

I did this layout last night for Mad Cropper. For some reason, the pictures kept coming out blurry, so this is the best picture I could get. My camera is acting funny, saying that the battery is low even when I replace them with new ones...odd because it took these great firework pics on the 4th.

The journaling reads, "We just love the BANG. Fireworks are our family's very favorite part of Independence Day. 7.04.08"

I used Bazzill cardstock, sei and Stampin' Up patterned paper, American Craft and Queen & Co. brads, Martha Stewart glitter, sei alphabet stickers, inked a Rusty Pickle chipboard photo corner, Jenni Bowlin journaling card, Stampin' Up star punch, a star brad painted with red nail enamel, and Dyno labeler.

Long Time No Blog!

Guess I got caught up in summer stuff and forgot all about blogging. The kids had soccer camp July 14-18 so we were spending our mornings out at Cosumnes River College. Last week was full of playdates, karate, and a Daisy Scout meeting. And last night I had some awesome friends over to play games and hang out. Talk about a lot of hilarity!

Here's a layout I did for Crop Addict's Snapdragon challenge.

Happy Independence Day!

I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th. We had a lovely day that started with a parade in the Parkway neighborhood. Kean's Tang Soo Do class was in the parade and then they did a demonstration afterward. The weather was absolutely perfect.

Then we went to my friend Shannon's house, let the kids swim and jump on the trampoline, and ate an incredible meal. Kristine, Sara, and Deena were there also with their families. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends to spend the holiday with!

We are headed to Mount Tamalpais this weekend to camp with Deena and her family. I can't wait to get out of this smoky valley!

Below is a slideshow I put together with the pictures from the parade. Somehow the slideshow program cut off some of the pictures and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. :( Miriam took the last three pictures-not bad for a six year old!

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