Why i love to scrapbook

Sometimes when i think about why i scrapbook or when someone asks me why i scrapbook. I get this overwhelming feeling in me to tell them why i do it. It's passion for me. Mainly because when my mother and father pass on one day, all i have are photos of them. I do try to listen to stories of the past, but what would be so much better than that????????? Words with those photos! Add a little art and WOW! That is why i scrapbook. My boys already look at their scrapbooks. They love it! And they don't just look - they ask me questions. THAT is the gratification that i get from scrapbooking. And one day, when i'm gone, they will have the photos and scrapbook pages that i put my heart and soul into......... And they will have something to hold on to and read about their past with me, their daddy and their family. I am so passionate about this! Can you tell yet? And for those of you that say "I'm not creative." It's not about creativity, it's about what you feel. PUT THAT ONTO A PAGE! Even if it's only words and a photo stuck on with double sided sticky tape. It would be worth it to your family one day when you are gone........

Well, one more reason.........you get some quiet time alone - even if for a little while........

So, with that said-stay tuned, because i'm going to begin posting some of my layouts. Maybe it will inspire someone to start this wonderful craft called SCRAPBOOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Beach Photos

Ok, i'm posting twice today since my family wants to see a few beach photos. I have a few that i had time to get off my camera and post on here. I'll post more later. These are the photos that i went to the beach for. And of all things, we waited until the last day, on the way to eat to take these. AND, my camera battery was about to go dead. I was almost in tears. So, this is why they are not my best. But......at least i got a few before it went dead. Here are two of them. I actually got a shot with me and then took one of Chris with the boys too. They were all rushed. I'll post more later!

Opposite Twins

About two weeks ago, i bought a NEMO slip and slide. I remember vividly having a yellow slip and slide as a kid. So, in rememberance of my old slip and slide i purchased a NEMO (on sale) slip and slide. At first they didn't know what to do. They just stood and played in the spraying water. But, after some coaching and showing them how to do it - they finally go going on it. Skyler LOVED it and could slide from one end to the other. Tyler tried and would get half way. He was more interested in the pool a few yards away and jumping off "GrandPop's" diving board. To my knowledge, my father has never taken a plunge off of that diving board but Tyler say's it's "GrandPop's" diving board. To be exact, Tyler said this while running and jumping off of the end into the pool "I LOVE Grandpop's Diving Board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" It was so funny. Skyler will NOT jump off of the diving board. He is scared and will scream if you try to get him on it. He just stands beside it and watches Tyler do it over and over again.

I have OPPOSITE twins. And I would not want to have it any other way!