American Crafts paper, why do clouds make me happy so happy? Love their always fabulous thickers!
Scenic Route's new line came just in time since I am working on Christmas stuff for CK right now! I loved the contrast with their girly/boy paper lines.
Cosmo Cricket's new lines are so stinkin' fun! Love their wood grain paper. Why is it that I want wood grain on my pages & on my floor! I love this wood-grain rug from Pottery Barn, actually I'll take the whole office! ;)
Since I need to make room for some new supplies what better way than giving it to one of my fabulous blog readers!!
It's impossible to fit it all in the picture, trust me, this is my yummiest giveaway yet! :)
Leave a comment with your favorite memory so far this summer!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 683 Newer› Newest»I absolutely love your blog! Thanks for this giveaway! My favorite memory so far this summer is spending a week in a cabin in the northwoods of Wisconsin with my hubby... no TV, no work, just taking it easy!
My favorite memory has been the feel of the cool hard wood floor we put down earlier in the summer. It just feels better barefoot than the carpet. I'm sure my footsies will be cold in the winter though!
What a great giveaway! My fav memory(so far)was my sisters wedding. it was very fun to have the whole family together and celebrate.
Thanks for a great give-away! :)
My favorite memory this summer is the birth of our 2nd child-Addison. Life couldn't get anymore precious!
Enjoy reading your blog - I always check each day to see if you've updated! :)
My favorite memory so far was bringing my 2 year old son from the hospital after a week long stay. Once back home we played outside, went to the zoo, the pool, and just played for 4 straight days. We loved our new freedom and cherished the fact that we were out and he was ok.
Thanks for all your ideas and inpiration!!!
Mary S.
The ice cream truck came by our house! I haven't seen the ice cream truck in YEARS and was so surprised to hear it's merry little song playing outside our house. I grabbed my kids and we headed outside to enjoy their first "home delivered" ice cream experience. I think it was just as fun for me as it was for them! :)
My favorite memory of this summer is our first family trip to Disney World in FL. We had a blast and I know this could be one of the last family trips we go on as my son will be a Senior in HS this year!
I LOVE everything you showed and your work! Pick me PLEASE!!!!
-Linda R.
My favorite summer memory so far was our long drive trip to Couer D'Alene. The kids had a blast playing by the lake, running around just about everywhere, riding the boat numerouse times and eating out. We all had a great time with the kids and some friends.
My favorite memory from this summer is from the 4th of July, my 2 year old dropping his popsicle to swipe my ice cream sandwich. That kid knows a good thing when he sees it!
;o)
sarah
My favorite memory so far this summer was being able to hear my baby's heart beat. I lost a baby in January and it was SUCH a refreshing feeling knowing that this little one is alive and well- at 4 months:) I love all of your sweet goodies, looks like you had TONS of fun!!!
Oh my..I have TWO fave memories of this summer: 1) After prayerful thought, we've decided to homeschool BOTH kids.
2) Second to that, I'd say playing board games in our pop-up camper on close-by camping trips and getting WHOOPED by my 6 year old!!
God Bless!
My favorite memory for this summer is taking family camping trips into the Rocky Mountains. I love that my husband and I are creating unforgettable memories as a family on these trips! I'm not a camper at heart, but have learned how much fun we have, hiking, and sitting around the camp fire making smores. I love watching my husband teach our 6, 5, and 2 yr od how to fish. Gotta love it when our little ones catch huge rainbow trouts! What a proud momma and wife I am.
My family and i are moving to Spain at the end of the summer, so this whole season is full of fond memories...the beach, the pool, bbq's and birthday parties in our backyard and the cool breeze from the ocean that drifts through our patio area while sitting with my husband and watching our boys play in the yard...wow. that got long.
sorry.
Thanks for the chance!
cyd
Thanks for the great contest.
Let's see, there are great fishing and road trip memories I could share, but I know I will never forget that on the tenth of June, we got two inches of SNOW!!!!
I've been enjoying talking to my kids this summer. When they're in school I just don't get to spend nearly as much time with them as I have. And some of our conversations have been truly hilarious.
The other day, while we were running around the living room, pretending to be pirates, he turned to me and said "Mom, you are the weirdest parent I have ever had." LOL
My favorite memories for this summer are; having my new baby and seeing my oldest "baby" lose her first tooth. -Carrie
My favorite memory this summer was my baby's first giggle and the big huge hugs and kisses my 2.5 year old gives my baby.
Thanks for all of your blogs...you are so creative and inspiring! Always something to look forward to.
I have been blessed with such a wonderful summer full of great memories!! Family vacations to the lake, pool days, new swing set for the girls... but my favorite is going to the Hot Air Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa last week. We went as a family, on the most perfect day, a beautiful blue sky, with little wind, played canvas to the over 60 hot air balloons that dotted to sky that evening. All the different colors, designs and shapes of the balloons inspired me so much... I couldn't take enough photos!! Can't wait to scrapbook them.
Also, I love the new American Crafts papers and embellishments, I have been a big fan of their thickers for a while now!!
The best thing this summer was watching my daughter sing in the church conference choir. She was SO grown up!
And I love me some Scenic Route, Cosmo Cricket, and American Crafts!
Michelle M.
Texas
oooh, new product is so inspiring!!!
my fave summer memory [so far!] just came this saturday evening as i watched coldplay rock out up on stage !!! i could watch them for days!! :)
watching my boyfriend take his second win of the season [he races!] was another awesome memory! can't wait for the third win!
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My favorite memory so far actually just happened this last weekend. My 17 month old little boy decided he wanted to watch Elmo and went and got his movie then came up to me and said Elmo and signed please to me. It was adorable!!! He also learned how to say Blue, so I guess I know what his 2 favorite movies are now.
Well, the whole summer was great but we had an especially nice vacation in Mexico. Not fancy, just relaxing family fun!! :)
My favorite this summer has just been hanging with my kids at home in the kiddie pool.
Karen de Castro
My best memory so far is riding a roller coaster with my husband for the first time-- we've been married for over eight years. Loved standing in line and looking at him and feeling like a teenage girl on a date with the cutest boy in the world.
Yummylicious stuff!! So lucky you get to sneak peek everything!!! My favorite summertime memory has been just hanging out with both my boys....my youngest one swimming in his birthday suit soaking in the sun...too funny!!
My favorite memory for the summer is seeing how excited my two little ones get to go to the playground or go swimming. Such a little thing to us, but a huge thing to them! I would love to win your giveaway!
My favorite memory would be our annual family vacation to the beach. The time with my family is so awesome!! Also got to celebrate my daughter's bday there. :) That giveaway looks awesome....
djkallevig@msn.com
My favorite summer memory has been having my sixteen year old pass his test for his drivers learners permit. He is growing up too fast.
Barb in Gilbertsville
Seeing my daughters face seeing the ocean for the first time in a year. She was so excited!
Living on the tropical island of Guam, nothing beats a summer day at the beach... having fun in the sun.
Sitting on a rocky beach at Lake Tahoe for hours while my girls played. Nancy in Reno, Nevada
My favourite memory so far this summer has been this past weekend. My hubs and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary with a picnic and fireworks set to music. wonderful memories with an amazing man!
Watching my niece and nephew learn to ride their new bicycles! Their shear excitement and fearlessness brought a big smile to my face. When they mastered the technique the looks on their faces were priceless!
Dog sledding in Alaska.
My favorite summer memory this year was getting to go on a romantic weekend in Nashville with my darling husband. JUST THE TWO OF US!! NO KIDS!! We went to a Kenny Chesney/Keith Urban concert, ate at the Waffle house at 1:00 in the morning, slept in and just talked!! SO WONDERFUL!!
Watching my 2 1/2 year old at his swimming lessons and seeing his progress. Also watching him play with his trains and trucks. He's gotten into pretending. So much fun!
My favourite memory so far was when my 5 year old turned to me at his first golf lesson and said 'I'm having so much fun I should be on tv!!'
Love all your supplies - you must have SO much fun with all those goodies!!
Cheers!
A.
Favorite memory? So far, picking berries. I didn't grow up picking berries being raised in Hawaii. More like pineapples . . . ;)
Hey!
This summer has been fun filled let me tell you. The best part so far hasprobably been just hanging out with Anna. oing to the park, pool, playdates and reading lots of books with her. I can't get enough of her!
I scored some AC thickers with Noel at their booth. Love their new colors!! Have fun with all your goodies!
I love the new american crafts, cosmo cricket and sassfrasalass.... my favorite summer memory so far was going on an island and camping... it was on i will remember FOREVER!!!
My Favorite Moment thus far is watching my 3 year old son go crazy at Sea World's water park in San Diego!! He loves water...so when he sees it...he is all about it!!
:)
Thanks for the giveaway Liz!!! Cheers!
My Favorite Moment thus far is watching my 3 year old son go crazy at Sea World's water park in San Diego!! He loves water...so when he sees it...he is all about it!!
:)
Thanks for the giveaway Liz!!! Cheers!
the best has been seeing my husband after 13 weeks of him being gone for an internship..and the look in my boys eyes when they saw him! i love all that new stuff too..especially that cosmo cricket stuff! so fun!:)
I LOVE all of it!! YUMMY!! My fave memory of this summer was going to the Oregon coast with my family for a week. We go every year but it is something we really look forward to and have a blast :) Thanks Elizabeth!
Love the PB rug as well...or pretty much anything from PB.
I am excited about this give away. :) I could use some new scrapping stuff to get me motivated.
My favorite memories this summer have just been enjoying my two kiddos. My daughter is two and my son just turned one a week ago. They are a lot of fun and definitely keep me on my toes. I am trying to enjoy every moment I can with them before I return to teaching part-time in the fall.
My favorite memory this summer has been soaking up the rays and splashing in the pool with my children......and getting ready for the new school year and seeing their excitment.
Carol F
I think my favorite memory will be combined with the saddest...My brother pasted away this summer, but it was the first time my mom has had all her grandkids (21 yrs old - 5 yrs old) all in one place at the same time and I got to take pics! Can not wait to do something special for her with them!
The best part of this summer has been the LACK of scedules - with 5 kids, we are alway hopping during the school-year. I have loved being able to sleep in, swim, go to the park, go shopping - whatever, whenever we want!
What a generous giveaway!
~TanyaS
My favourite memory from the summer we just had is the birth of my baby girl. :)
Our vacation to Alaska, the first time for my husband and 2 boys...I always knew my boys loved being outside but seeing them in the "true" outdoors was wonderful!
My favorite summer memory was taking our son to Disneyland on his 4th birthday...not because of the rides, but because when he heard them announcing that the fireworks display might be canceled cue to high altitude winds, he said "Mommy, I'm going to ask God to take away the winds so we can see the fireworks". He prayed, and I prayed God would answer his prayer and strengthen his sweet faith. And five minutes later, they announced the fireworks would start immediately! It was the *best* fireworks display *ever* :)
Spending a Sunday afternoon after church having a quite picnic lunch with my son/daughter-in-law and granddaughter before we flew back home from our visit. Just pure heaven!
Great reading all of the coments now I cannot decided on my favorite. I guess I would have to say, on vacation this summer when we were at the pool and had to get out because someone "had an accident" in the pool. So my 2 year old continued to say "poop in the pool" for the next 2 days. We had to explain that she did not do it and that it happened the other day. We still laugh about it.
Julie
Went on my first camping trip since Girls Camp 9 years ago! That was fun!
Katy B.
San Pedro, CA
Hi there, I really love reading your blog and keeping up with everything.
I have to say my favorite memory this summer so far is my son's fifth birthday. He kept asking me for a surprise birthday for this year's birthday. He asked me so often that I knew it was important to him, so I tried my best. His birthday was on a Friday, so I surprised him with the zoo and a special trip to his favorite restaurant, Red Robin. That evening I asked him if he was surprised at all the fun things we did for his birthday. He replied that he liked it, but was really hoping that all his school friends would jump out and say, "SURPRISE" and they would have a party. I told him that I was so sorry, and he replied,"That's okay, Mommy, I still had a great birthday.
Much to his surprise, I had a big surprise party planned for him on Saturday, with all his school friends there and we all shouted "SURPRISE". He still tells his dad and me how that was his best birthday ever and I can't get enough of how much his face lights up when he comes to tell me that, along with a big hug and kiss.
So, that would be my best memory this summer. I am so glad I was able to make his wish come true. :-)
Tina
Hi there, I really love reading your blog and keeping up with everything.
I have to say my favorite memory this summer so far is my son's fifth birthday. He kept asking me for a surprise birthday for this year's birthday. He asked me so often that I knew it was important to him, so I tried my best. His birthday was on a Friday, so I surprised him with the zoo and a special trip to his favorite restaurant, Red Robin. That evening I asked him if he was surprised at all the fun things we did for his birthday. He replied that he liked it, but was really hoping that all his school friends would jump out and say, "SURPRISE" and they would have a party. I told him that I was so sorry, and he replied,"That's okay, Mommy, I still had a great birthday.
Much to his surprise, I had a big surprise party planned for him on Saturday, with all his school friends there and we all shouted "SURPRISE". He still tells his dad and me how that was his best birthday ever and I can't get enough of how much his face lights up when he comes to tell me that, along with a big hug and kiss.
So, that would be my best memory this summer. I am so glad I was able to make his wish come true. :-)
Tina
I loved watching my one year old nephew run through his backyard bare-bottomed after swimming!
Wow what an amzing giveaway!
Mich
New Zealand
My favorite memory this summer was camping with my moms family and having my brother and nephew fly in since we haven't seen them in 3 years. Hopefully it won't be another 3 years before we see them again. I absolutely love your blog. You are a breath of fresh air!
great giveaway -
my fav memories are watching my 5 and 1 year old boys interact and become best friends. i also finished my scrap room. we starting sailing a hobie cat (way more fun than our traditional sailboats) and have been swimming the summer away with boy boys loving the sun!
My favorite memory of the summer is seeing our little boy getting comfortable in the pool...even though he is only 22 months old now he is such a daring little stinker. Plus, I love watching the pride I see in his daddies eyes when he watches him be so big!
Do I have to choose just one? I would have to say watching my boys playing outside, and absolutely loving the dirt in our yard...too bad we'll have grass next summer!
My favorite summer memory so far is my husband telling me he is ready for kids!!! WHAT!? YAY! I can't wait to have little angels of my own! :-) i'm a nerd i know!! thanks for the give-a-way...enjoy your new toys!
Melissa C.
My favorite memory this summer is when we went camping and the cows broke the fence down and visited us for the whole day! They got loud, though! I figured they stopped just for me so I could take better pictures--haha!
Alice
It's so hard to choose one favorite memory from the summer but I would say one is sitting at the beach watching my daughter play, first in the water then in the sand, not aware she is being watched until of coarse i pull out the camera to get a candid shot :)
My favorite memory so far this summer is making my 16-yr-old son laugh so hard he fell to the floor! He was laughing at my having banged into a glass door, not watching where I was going. DOH!!
i'm picking raspberries, and my three year old girl runs up to me panting;
i ask her, "did you have fun running?".
she's..."yeah, i ran fast"
followed by,
"i'm a runner."
loved this so much! (she doesn't speak alot, and i took up running this spring). she noticed! :)
My best memory of this summer was my husband getting a new job here and we didn't have to move! Yea!
My fave summer memory is running a 10 mile race with my hubby-to-be... we trained for it together to celebrate our milestone birthdays in August. It was amazing to spend quality time together and acheive such an accomplishment as a team (even though I finished 3 minutes ahead of him!). Love the look of the goodies, I'm crazy for thickers.
happy sunny days!
Colleen
my favorite thing this summer has been spending so much quality time with my daughter. She just turned 13 and still wants to hang out with mom:)
Love the stuff.
Love the photos of your CHA finds! One of my favorite summer memories happened just last night...took hubby and the two kids (6 1/2 yrs & 21 mos) to an outdoor concert. Weather was perfect, brought delicious picnic dinner and surprise dessert for everyone and listened to fun 50's music. The most precious part of the evening was when the kids got up and danced together right there on the grass. Loved watching them w/o a care in the world laughing and moving to the music. Been reliving the night in my mind all day today. What a great summer memory! And to top it all off...I got photos!!
Spending the fourth of July with family and friends, the parade, the fireworks...always my summer fav!!
My absolute favorite memory this summer was the first 100 degree day. I always celebrate by playing outside ALL DAY LONG! Water balloons, the pool, just being in the sun- I LOVE IT. And I never forget to take a picture of the thermometer showing triple digits!
My best summer memory this summer is definetely moving to a new country with my dear husband and our daughter. So exciting!
blasting the music in the mini-van with the windows open and the kids hanging their tongues out :) LOVE all the goodies!
love spending catch up time in tennessee with my husband - peaceful and calm
elizabeth holder
tpddiver6@earthlink.net
Hi!! My favorite memory this summer was when we took our boys(ages 4 & 6) to the water park for the first time. When my 4 year old was in the wave pool he said "This is the best day of my life!)
I love it!
my favorite memory was walking on the south carolina beach as the sun was coming up with my sweetie. i was flying home that morning while he was staying there a little longer, so it made the experience even that much sweeter and the beach that much more beautiful.
my husband & i moved from the bustling city life to a small town in rural NC to fulfill school & military commitments. we've lived apart for the past 2 years & are just now getting our first 3 months together as a "real" couple...
earlier this summer we took a spontaneous roadtrip to the nearest "big city" where we ventured into Costco (oh how i love that place), Pottery Barn, & other we-haven't-seen-these-in-months places. he took me to dinner at a cute little french bistro & we topped the night off with dessert from a cafe. :)
My favorite memory from this summer was taking our boys on their first trip to the ocean. They did not want to come home! We had fun swimming, boogie boarding, using a huge tube, gathering shells, and building sandcastles. Oh... I want to go back!
My favorite part of summer was a family trip to northern CA for the 4th of July. The weather was perfect and I loved watching my 2 year old daughter sitting in the back of our truck watching fireworks. The look on her face was priceless!!
Fun stuff! Just got back from Bear Lake . . . definitely my favorite memory so far. Love it there . . . totally relaxing.
I have really enjoyed being able to stay home this summer scrapping, taking advantage of the wonderful weather, and just enjoying all the time spent with friends and family. And I lobe giveaways too!
Amanda G. from Indiana
My favorite memory of this summer is Father's Day. We went to a resort for breakfast and spent the day with my grown children, which is a treat!!
favorite memory: our first family vacation ever to Corpus Christi beach. My son learned about the beach at school (he just turned 4) and I never thought we'd be able to take him but we DID & i loved it! (So did our kiddos!)
Favorite memory: Riding the teacups with my 2 year old at Disneyland! And watching her meet the Princesses!
Have you seen the Martha Stewart Faux Bois (woodgrain) lines at Macy's - bedding and bath, you would like! :)
A relaxing vacation at the beach with my family, without bickering kids. They were soo good.
Hi Lizzie,
I love your blog and your style!!
My favorite memory happened in my kitchen.
My husband and I were having a debate about who should deposit his paycheck..when my 5 year old son chimed in with
"Daddy...remember.. you married her you HAVE to keep her"
I never laughed so hard in my life. The wisdom of a 5 year old. If only we could all be so wise
my little one giving me a spontaneous kiss and hug!!--a precious gift--as it was the first from my special needs child. A memory I will relish for the longest time!
I'm a teacher, so it's nice to be home with my kids during the summer. One of the best things we've done is to sit on the front porch and eat watermelon. So much fun! So many seeds to spit!
so far the highlight of our summer has been listening to our little boy's vocabulary grow every single day! he says the cutest things and makes us laugh on the daily :)
Thanks for sharing your favorite new products. It all looks fun to me! My favorite memory for the summer so far is meeting my new little neice who is 8 weeks old. It made me so proud of my sister to see how she's blossomed into motherhood.
So many memories to choose from! I think was my first experience on a jet ski. The memory of me and my husband riding a jetski into the mountainy sunset on the water...it was gorgeous...ahh!
Some of my favorites memories are just swimming and hanging out. Of course today was the first day of school, does that count as a summer memory?
Debbie S.
My favorite summer memories always take place while sitting by the pool, enjoying my family (oldest daughter is off to college in a month!). Yikes! Still waiting for info on that cute fabric mini book you made.
I moved away from my family two years ago and haven't been able to see them much. This summer I got to spend a whole week at the beach with my entire family. It was crazy wonderful!
Love your blog and your scrapbooking style!
My fav summer memory was the day my family spent with friends. The kids enjoyed the slip and slide at first...then the adults took over. It was hilarious!!! We even had bruises on our knees the next day to prove how much fun we had :0) We even ended up in a fantastic water ballon fight. It was great to feel like children again!
:0) Hugs,
Melissa
Oh My favorite by far memory of the summer had to be when my 5 year old neice who has an attached to mommy baby sister got to spend quality time with Aunt Grace (me) and Mommy. We picked her up at school and she thought seeing me was her surprise (how sweet)! Well we got in the car and asked if she wanted to guess her surprise and she guessed it after we said it had to do with singing she guessed American Idol when we said she was right she laughed she cried and she said her aunt Grace gave her the best present mommy time and aunt Grace and David Archuletta! hahahahaha ws that not sweet? I can't wait to scrap these pictures. Hugs Grace
My favorite memory so far this summer is CHA. It was the first time I got to go with my design team at A Million Memories. It was the most tortorous window shopping but so fun!
My favorite memory of this summer would be watching my daughter practice, practice, practice and more practice to make the competitive soccer team. She did in fact make the A team for her age level.
Lots of memories made and looking forward to scraping them.
Thanks,
De Anne B.
I love reading your blog and seeing your pages. Thanks for hosting such a cool giveaway!
My fave memory of summer so far has been seeing my little girl play outside in our sprinkler and gradually work up courage to become a 'mermaid.' (Her words) She will now get into her baby pool and even get her face wet. It takes time to become a mermaid though and this summer has been dedicated to that!
Being at the cottage with all my family!!
Wow those are some awesome goodies!!
I must say you have great style! I'm loving all of your favorite things! Such cute stuff :)
My favorite memory this summer is of our houseboating trip to Trinity Lake. Relaxing,tubing, watersking,no phones, no TV...just spending time with family and good friends!
My favorite memory of summer 2008 will definitely be from August 1st. The day that we adopted our foster daughter that we have had in our home and loved with all our hearts for the last 20 months. We truly feel so blessed to be given the opportunity to raise this sweet girl! Amazing!
My Son just turned 5 yesterday and as such we had his party on Saturday. On Sunday I spent the whole day with my boys putting lego together..for 7 hours!! It was awesome, there was no tv, no playstation, just 2 super excited kids playing with Riley's new stuff!! Great memory to have!!
My "baby" leaves for college in less than two weeks. In June, she and I drove up (girls road trip) to attend orientation. Even though orientation was BORING, we had a blast. It was just the two of us. We had hours of uninterupted conversation on the drive and I felt like I really got to "catch up" with what's going on her life in those two hours. GO GATORS!
Well it is winter time here in my part of the world... my 'baby' turned 4 in July and she got a Cinderella outfit for her birthday. So far watching her all dressed up with her elbow length gloves and Cinderella gown has been a highlight at pick up time at my elder daughters school.
Jodie
Goodness me 310 comments already.
This is a very yummy giveaway and very kind of you to host it.
My favourite memory is spending time with the kids buidling sandcastles on teh beach, teh sun and sounds of the waves and happy little faces of my girls.
Fave memory of the summer is the birth of my 2nd little girl!
Love the peeks at the new stash!
How fun! My family came to visit recently (I live in WA) and we took a trip up to Victoria BC. So much fun!
My favorite summer memory just happened this past weekend. Poison played a concert in town. I left my hubby home with our 4 kids & went with my friend. The 2 of us never get time together without children so it was a treat & it was great to feel like my young concert-going-self again for a few hours.
Amy from WI
Love your blog and scrap style! My favorite memory was the birth of my third child, little Lily Gwen on June 3! Such a sweet addition to our wonderful family!
Shannon Knight
shannon@knubox.com
Our week at the beach going to the beach everyday, bogging boarding, building sand castle, sand shark fishing, boardwalk, etc.
Summer is my favorite season.
Lisa
my fav summer memory is being pregnant with my first child thats due in Sep..and trying to stay cool lol
My favorite memories of this summer is just experiencing summer through the eyes of my 20 month old little boy. It just makes me happy watching how happy he is watching him grow. Also knowing that in Dec. he will have a little brother to play with
One of my favorite times this summer was going RVing with my parents, my brother's family, and us. I also enjoy the summer because this is when I rejuvenate for the next school year - yep I teach 7th graders.
I absolutely love all the new thickers!! My favorite summer memory is hanging out at the lake with friends, kayaking, and eating yummy bbqs.
Thanks for all the inspiration. You ROCK!
Well it's winter here in Australia, but I am really looking forward to summer! I can't wait to go to the beach and bask in the warm water then head back to the local shops for a Gelato icecream which we eat on the foreshore watching the surfers. YAY! Come quickly summer!
My fave memory would have to be...watching my children running on the beach. Just something about the salty air, the sandy toes, and the sound of the waves...paradise found! Love those paper lines!
My favorite memory was when our family hiked Timp Cave and the next day my eleven year old daughter said, "I had no idea your butt could get stiff. Well, now I know different!"
My favorite memory was hiking with my family and friends.
I love your blog, it's in my favorites, and I check it most every day. I enjoy the music too! Thank you for introducing Heather Bailey to us also.
Amy Scalze
Oh my garsh ladies! love the comments! what a fun summer it's been!
My favorite memory this summer is going back to Las Vegas where my husband and I got married 12 years ago. We hadn't been there together since and had such a ball reliving those memories and to top the entire trip off we went and saw the Phantom of the Opera, 7th row...WOW!! An amazing trip.
Thanks,
Holly
Going to New York with my husband. He was going on business & our girls were at there grandparents house that week. So I tagged along. I had never been to NY or hadn't even flown (other than on a 4 seater plane). So it was a new experience for me in more ways than one. It was good to get away just the 2 of us!
My favorite memory this summer was my sister's wedding this past weekend. She has waited a long time to get married and she looked absolutely stunning. I'll share with her if I win! =)
My favorite memory of this summer is definitely the pregnancy test I just took--it was positive!
Yeah us! Another baby on the way!
My favorite thing so far this summer? Finding out my DD got accepted to school early! She's excited too! Loves her new backpack, lunch pail, crayons, pencils, everything. But mostly she loves getting new clothes!
my favorite memory of this summer was going to the beach with my family. the best part was hearing all of my oldest son's questions...my favorite by far was "why did God make the ocean so blue...is it his favorite color?" loved the little inquisitive mind at work. great summer, can't believe it's almost over!
gretchen owens
My favorite memory this summer was when my DH called me to tell me he got the job!
And...silently looking out over the city skyline on a clear, cool evening with my hand in his-priceless.
Thanks for passing on the love. :)
Jenn
I bought my son who is nearly 16 his first razor. We went to Target and I sneaked a photo of him and my hubby looking at razers. He went mad when he found out......oh how I wish he was young again
Patsy
I bought my son who is nearly 16 his first razor. We went to Target and I sneaked a photo of him and my hubby looking at razers. He went mad when he found out......oh how I wish he was young again
Patsy
This summer I am spending 6 months with my family, 2500 miles away from home. My grandmother passed away in March, so spending time with my family has been my fave part of summer who I usually only see a few times each year.
My 3 year old and I have been going boating and to BBQs every weekend, swimming in the pool every day, and riding horses and ponies every chance we get. It is definately going to be a summer full of wonderful memories of time with family.
My favorite memory has been watching my 8 month old learn how to crawl, and talk!!
Thank you for the opportunity,
Aneliz
Awesome goodies, so much fabulousness! My favorite summer memory so far just happened last night. The Newport, RI Folk Festival on a beautiful Sunday afternoon listening to Jimmy Buffett.....awesome!
We have summer all year round here just that now is the season for more sunny days after the rainy season. My best memory so fat gotta be the family trip to our Kinabalu National Park!
Thanks for the give away.
Thanks for sharing photos from CHA.Tht Scenic Route looks yummy!
My favorite memory of summer has to be our son getting behind the wheel for the first time. We've also enjoyed watching him play baseball.
My favourite memory this summer so far has just been having more time. More time to share memories, more time to make memories, more time to recall those memories.
Tammy Eberhard
Favorite Summer Memory:
Sitting on thr beach in the early evening in Destin, Fla thinking about how the sunset pictures I just took with my children in them will look so fabulous scrapped :)
Traci
My favorite has been playing with my son in the sprinkler, just chasing each other around the yard trying to beat 105 degree heat and experiences life together.
Love the pictures and new goodies!
Since I teach school, having summers off is great but the best part is spending time with my son.
Since I teach school, having summers off is great but the best part is spending time with my son.
hi, lizzie. :) my favorite summer memory is of my daughter's first pool venture (amazing how she took to the water like a fish takes to the sea!!!).
We have been hosting a bunch of "just because" family picnics this year. There is nothing like good food, a pool, friends, and family all wrapped up into one.
ohh la la! I Would REALLY Appreciate this!!!!
ohh la la! I Would REALLY Appreciate this!!!!
oops.. forgot to leave a memory.. probably the moment I finally got the courage to leave an unhealhtly relationship for myself and for my son. Its abount time I did something for me :) NOw I need to scrap it!
my favorite memory is sitting on my new porch (we just added on- new art space for me in a much bigger family room!) and watching fourth of July fireworks courtesy of my crazy neighbor!
Looks like a lot of great stuff!!! My fav memory this summer is finding out I was pregnant and talking to the boys (I have two, a 3 and a 5 yr old) about it. They handled it very well and talked about all the funs things they could teach them. They even told me they hoped it was a girl. :)
Looks like a lot of great stuff!!! My fav memory this summer is finding out I was pregnant and talking to the boys (I have two, a 3 and a 5 yr old) about it. They handled it very well and talked about all the funs things they could teach them. They even told me they hoped it was a girl. :)
Those are sooo great :-)
It's been a long time since I've been able to buy some awesome scrapping items; I don't have the funds for it :-(
But I'd have to say, as far as summer memories go, going to Lollapalooza in Chicago and experiencing some truly phenomenal bands--that I've never heard of before!--and seeing my favorite band, Nine Inch Nails, for the fourth time has been the sweetest memory.
I would have said it was getting married, but that was back in April...doesn't technically count.
Hope you're having a great summer, Elizabeth! By the looks of your fun photos, it sure seems like it!
xxx
Justyna
OMG!! 350 comments?! How do you even manage these?
I have been working so hard this summer!! But, my fav. memories are: my 1 year anniversary trip with my husband to Rocky Point, Mexico, hanging out on the beach... & I am seeing NY for the first time RIGHT NOW!!! Can't wait to scrap both!!
Hugs, AMANDA
My favorite summer memories so far are re-discovering the Slip & Slide(so fun) and sno-cones(so messy, but so good!) with my husband:)
Thanks for the great give away, you are the best!!!
My favorite memory so far this summer is taking my daughter swimming in the ocean for the first time. I love thinking about how excited and how full of wonder her eyes were.
Great Giveaway...thanks for the chance to win!
favorite summer memory so far has been family walks after dinner. Lovely time spent together.
I just experienced my favorite summer memory-seeing my big brother get married to the most wonderful girl!!
A weekend I will always remember!
THanks for the contest, and P.S. I LOVE all the stuff you showed my from CHA!!
Michelle (FROM ky))
My favorite memory this summer isn't one specific thing. I just had fun hanging out with my 2 kiddos. We only planned 1 thing this summer and other than that we just spent the summer being with each other playing, swimming, having fun :)
With my husband still out of a job 4 months now, I was not sure how our summer would turn out. But this summer I was shown that my kids are little just once and you don't have to do a lot to have fun. I did home school with both of my girls ( mainly to work on the areas they needed), well come Friday was our craft day. The girls loved it. School starts for my 8 year old on Monday Aug 11 and my 4 year will be going to pre-school on Aug 26, life goes so fast. I'm glad we were just together and had fun, doing crafts, pool, playground or just playing games. It was a great summer!!!!
With my husband still out of a job 4 months now, I was not sure how our summer would turn out. But this summer I was shown that my kids are little just once and you don't have to do a lot to have fun. I did home school with both of my girls ( mainly to work on the areas they needed), well come Friday was our craft day. The girls loved it. School starts for my 8 year old on Monday Aug 11 and my 4 year will be going to pre-school on Aug 26, life goes so fast. I'm glad we were just together and had fun, doing crafts, pool, playground or just playing games. It was a great summer!!!!
I got to spend a whole week with people i baby sit for, with there 2 little girls at the beach.
-Sara
My favorite summer memory: Fly fishing in Yellowstone with my father, my husband, and my son. Good memories for sure!
My favorite memory this summer is from when summer officially began, the last day of school! Reading my 12 year old sons end of the year report card. He made the honor roll for the first time! My son has dyslexia and school has been a huge struggle. This is a major accomplishment and we are so proud of Him (although we are always proud of Him and his efforts).
Thanks for letting me share my story! Peg
hmmm...my favorite memory...well, I think it is yet to come as I am heading to OR to go on the Rogue River jet boat tour and then to the Shakespeare festival so can that be my favorite even though it hasn't happened yet!? :) Otherwise, I would have to say hiking with my puppy!
definetly ... the birth of our daughter, Erica!
This weekend when my 3yo girly girl saw the big waves at Lake Winnipeg and exclaimed in a sweet girly voice, "Surf's UP!". (We don't see many big waves on the prairies, she must have got it from a movie :)
Watching my 3 year old dive into the pool as if he'd done it a thousand times.
Lisa
My favorite memory this summer was while we were touring the Hoover Dam. My eleven year old son grabbed my hand and thanked me for "bringing him to history". That made me regret questioning my sanity for going on a tour of a cement dam in 115 degree heat. It made every sweat dropplet worth it, ten fold!
My daughter and I drove to Chicago to see Joel Osteen and had a fantastic night and trip!
My favorite summer moment is any of the 4 weddings my husband and I have been in this summer! We have had a blast being there for our friends and family.
Jessica
My favorite memory from this summer is any of the 4 weddings my husband and I have been in. We have had such a great time supporting our friends and family as they start their new married lives.
Jessica
I don't know if it would be a favorite moment, but is certainly was a highlight. My husband rigged a water ski rope from and oak tree for my boys to swing on.They have been playing Tarzan all summer. I decided to do a little swinging myself last Friday evening. As I am swinging on the ski bar I flip my legs up like a monkey, so the only thing hanging down is my tush. The rope breaks and I go crashing to the ground, right on my tail bone. Breath knocked out of me, paralyzed with pain. I don't think I broke it, but it's so bruised it hurts to sit or lie on my back. That will teach me not to swing like a monkey from a tree again:) Nevertheless, the scrapbooking must continue. I attended an all day crop the following day. Thank goodness for the donut cushions! I was able to complete 18 layouts on Saturday! Missy in SC
Oh I hope I win!!!
My favorite memory so far this summer has been my cross country road trip with my best friend. We drove from Oklahoma to Washington D.C. It was so much fun singing hairspray songs at the top of our lungs and getting eighteen wheelers to honk thier horn for us!! : D
NIKKI
Having the most difficult decision of the day be which swimming pool to do to! My girls just love to swim and I love to see their smiling faces when we go to the pool!
All 3 of our boys went with us to Hawaii before my middle son moved permanently to New York. I cherished every day knowing it would be awhile before we were all together again.
Love your blog!! Love all the new goodies from CHA!
Today was the first day my hubby and I got to spend alone in our "new" house. We bought his parent's house and have been living with them since Memorial Day while the details got worked out. I've enjoyed the family time, but I missed OUR time. So, today is my favorite summer memory :)
Ahhh, getting off bed rest, the birth of my precious baby boy and finally getting to set-up my scrapbook room, yea!!!
My 19 year old son came in from Austin Tx. to visit for a week, I hadn't seen him in 5 months so that was a great moment for me, he just hung out in his room and played video games, it was like he never left....
Shannon
Sitting with my mom outside and watching the lightening storm we had a few nights ago. You could see the lightening skipping from cloud to cloud. It was so awesome and pretty too!
all 7 of my kids (ages 15 on down to 1!)playing together in the kiddie pool in our yard
It's just too hard to pick just one favorite moment from this summer! I think watching my grandma interact with my little ones has been my favorite from the last few weeks! I love to see their sublime interaction. Bliss!
Oooh, and I am totally excited for the giveaway! Yea!
My favourite memory so far this summer is sitting on "my rock" near the lake with my hubby watching the sunset - there's nothing like it : )
~ Annie
My favorite memory this summer has to be the fun my almost 3 year old son has had in his inflatable pool with the slide. Best $25 investment I made and it is the simplicity of it that makes it that much more special, i think.
Nita
spending the 1st hour of the morning-- on any day my husband and i are off together-- in the hot tub with iced coffee, listening to the birdies wake up.
Snorkling on Ningaloo Reef in Exmouth, Western Australia. It was just so amazing to see such natural beauty. Tracey
My favorite memory so far is our day at the beach. We were all able to go, me, hubby & 2 kids. We had a great time!
Favorite memories so far are of my 2-yr old eating berries straight from the carton at the Farmer's Market every Saturday morning.
Enjoying your blog!
EvelynB :-)
My favorite summer memory happened just last weekend. My 2 y.o. son loves the water (or actually the "beach" as he calls it) but is afraid to go in. Last weekend my sister was in town and decided that she was going to get him to come in the water if it took he all weekend. All day Saturday she tried, no luck. All day Sunday she tried again, no luck. 4pm rolled around and it was time for her to get her things together and pack up the car to drive back home (she lives about 3 hours away). Just as she announced it was time for her to go my son jumped up and ran into the water begging her to stay! We played in the water for the rest of the evening and had so much fun. Now all I hear about is the "beach" and the "wawer".
Hope your summer has been going great! Thank you for your generosity. Enjoy the rest of this great weather.
ErinW
I loved my weekend playing croquet with a bunch of my dad's old friends. I wish my parents could have been there too, but I think I represented my family reasonably well.
This just keeps coming back to me but I would have to say sitting with my dear friend's elderly mother while the family was making arrangements for her husband's funeral. It was so dear because we spent the time going over the books that I have made for her family. "Nana", can't remember what you talked about 10 minutes ago but she had the best time going through the best times of the family's life in scrapbooks. It was a surprising treasured moment. This was the most treasured next to celebrating the Fourth of July with new friends and family.
have to be camping w/ the fam. nothing better than just hangin around enjoying nature :)
What a fun giveaway! I would love some new scrappy goodness to scrap some of our summer memories. One of my favorites is running through the water at the splash park--so much fun!
My favorite memory so far is how much my little 13 month old loves her kiddie pool. Absolutely no fear of the water, and pure joy while in it. ADORABLE!
My favorite summer memory when my 5 yr old and 1 year old met their new little brother. They climbed up on the hospital bed, Nathan (1 yr old) said "baba!" and reached out his chubby little hand to touch him, Olivia (5 yrs old) said in the sweetest voice " hi, bud-bud". Moments like this are what make me so blessed.
Oh my gosh...this giveaway COULD be my fav summer memory! Ha! To date I would have to say my best summer memory was helping a very good friend prepare for her son's wedding-we did lots of photo design work for decorations and of course the actual wedding was such a blessing! Ahhhhhh-young love!
Thanks for the chance!
Chriss
Small yet significant...I have really enjoyed spending so much time with my best friend and seeing my husband interact with thier son. It makes me smile cause I know he will be such a great father someday! Oh, and the many snowcones that summer brings! And who can forget...the Shades of Summer fun!
Hi,
My favorite memory from summer will be that my sister is visiting me for the first time in 1o years. We are from Argentina but I have been living in Chicago for almost 10 years.
This will be something that I will treasure for years to come.
Thanks,
Paola
Hi-
what a fun giveaway, the first thing that comes to mind is my 4 year old son's t-ball games, a hoot to watch especially when he feels the need to hug the first baseman. love it!
Kari b
Okay, so I'm so not playing the cancer card - but I'm right in between surgeries and radiation and my summer's been a bit dreary as I sit around on my couch and watch my kids play without me. So, I've been keeping productive by figuring out new simple projects - and making my one year old a fluffy pink tutu was number one on my list of projects/memories. There are no words to describe how my heart melted at the sight of her toddling around in such a frilly concoction, with pink glitter shoes on her feet and a smile of delight on her face. That moment, that feeling - that was my favorite memory of summer.
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