DD's Photoshoot

Tsk...tsk... sorry for neglecting this blog. I have a few layouts that I've yet to post. Been busy with activities at my daughter's school. She graduates this school year and will be off to high school next.

Sigh.... Can't imagine that just a few years ago, she was once a tiny delicate baby girl who was our own little princess. Now she's in her teens and I do hope she'll be able to cope with all the challenges of this new phase in her life.

Journaling: We had a practice session at home in preparation for your Grade 7 graduation yearbook photo shoot. Good thing we did because on the day of the actual shoot, you sat and posed like a PRO! Good job!

Materials Used: Papers from the Teenage Angst Collection (isn't it appropriate!) by We R Memory Makers

Layout created with materials available at Lasting Impression. Do check it out!!!

Warning: Hot Days Ahead!

That's according to PAG-ASA. And they say that this summer's going to one of the hottest and longest on record. Time to hit the beach to cool off and take our much needed R&R.

I remember our summers way back then. Every year, our family would never fail to visit the hot spring resorts in Calamba, Laguna. We'd start our trip on the old National Highway early in the morning then end up at around 10 a.m. in one of the resorts that dotted the place. Without being told twice, all the kids would immediately jump into the inviting pool and swim until it's time for lunch. The meal consisted mainly of the obligatory adobo with plain rice, fruits (usually ripe juicy mango or watermelon) and Coke. After that, the kids would jump right back into the pool while the adults lazed around the table to chat or catnap. The day usually ended at 4 pm. We'd pack everything up, dress up (with much protest from the kids) and hit the road back home.

To usher in this hot summer season, here's a layout I did of my DD dancing her heart out on the beach last year. I do love this series of photos I took of her. I used WeRMemoryMakers papers for this layout.

Oh, and I was able to make some thank you cards for my DS's nursery teacher. We'll give it to her on report card day at the end of the month. I can't wait.....My 2 boys are already on vacation, while DD will have hers on the 18th. Welcome to summer!!!

Please check out the gallery of Lasting Impression for the materials used in the "Dance" layout.

Got Game?

What are the kids doing this summer? My DD is taking guitar lessons while my eldest DS, well.... I'm still trying to figure out what to make him do aside from planting himself in front of the computer. Meanwhile, everyday is an eternal summer to my youngest DS. The gift of toddlerhood, I believe.

With the children in the house, the pantry gets emptied as fast as it is re-stocked. They endlessly whine that there is nothing for them to eat. Our harried cook has to think double time on what to prepare for merienda otherwise things would become really unpleasant.

So what are your kids doing this summer? Get them lessons, scrap with them, bake or cook with them! Give them assignments or chores and check on what they accomplished at the end of the day. Enjoy summer.. but make sure to keep the fridge stocked!!!!

Please check out Lasting Impression's gallery for materials used for this layout. Happy summer to all!!

My First Baby Shoot

My good friend, Blessie, gave birth last November 2007 to a beautiful baby boy, her last(!) in a brood of 4. I came over to her place to take pictures of her son at 2 weeks old. I absolutely love the sight, smell & touch of a newborn baby! As a gift, I've decided to do a mini-album for Baby Cedric.

The White Out Line is WeRMemoryKeepers' newest line of papers which are perfect for mini-albums. One side has a regular 12x12 design while the back side has 4 6x6 designs. With this great option, I decided to use these papers for Baby Cedric's mini.

I used Canson sheets (available at National Bookstore) as base for this Baby mini. They are about the size of a cartolina sheet & comes in different colors. You'll need 1 or more sheets, depending on the number of pages you need. Measure 6 inches height & cut across the sheet. Fold them as in an accordion.

I then cut the WeRMemoryKeepers sheets at a 6x12 size then adhered each on the "face" of the Canson base. It's really so easy since the paper is designed with four 6x6 blocks. This way, I won't have to worry about the base peeking in through the middle fold.

I hope my friend, Blessie, likes this as much as I enjoyed making it.

Thanks for looking! Please check out Lasting Impression's gallery for the credits.