@vickyday Hope you and Ilene had a wonderful day! @AK_Tracy I knew that you would be on my side about the injustice of the pot of hot water and no coffee :D Hope you made it through fasting Monday easily. @BrightEyes Good thoughts that the rest of the house project goes smoothly and no one...

Dang, ladies-- it is July! How in the world did that happen? My mom always drove me batty when she would say that the 4th of July meant the end of summer. Wouldn't you know, after all of the years of that conditioning message, I internalized it. Most of my mental activity yesterday was trying to...

ITA with everything that Tracy said. I get that sense of peace and reverence from this. The soft blending is perfect!

Grace, I loooove those soft blues in your page. The book and quotes are wonderful, thoughtful touches too! Thank you for playing!

You nailed this challenge! I can practically feel the cool night air and sense of calm surrounding the woman in your page. I wish I were there with her!

Stunning pages, just amazing! You still have until tonight to make a page if you haven't done so yet. I really enjoyed looking at all of your creative and beautiful work ♥

Thank you! The AJ Team is just the *best!*

The blending is perfect, gives the page a soft glow ♥

@vickyday I am so relieved that PSE is working again. I swear the Computer Gremlins are just awful sometimes. @BrightEyes All good thoughts to your DDs' work crew as they move and repair what needs to be done at grandson's house. You really have such an amazing family, how they all pull...

Happy new week and fresh start!! I need that mental attitude today. I am feeling way off. Waaay off. I personally am fine but many of the people I love are struggling and I can't help. My BFF's mom had strokes on both sides of her brain last week and is still unable to talk or eat. She turned 95...

Thank you all so much for sharing my excitement!!

I am already getting an idea of making hand prints surrounded by foliage pressings.... Hang them up in the windows almost like windchimes

I cannot believe I didn't think of that!! We have a "bird area" by the Rain Garden but of course, we should have another one. Or two, or ten)

I am so glad that you are jumping back in. BTDT with the dried-up creativity flow and I understand how much of a struggle that can be. And just think-- tomorrow, July 1, we have a brand new set of challenges in case we get stuck again. :D

As soon as you can legally adopt me, I'll be there! :p best feeling ever- seeing your kids so excited and happy! The pizza sounds amazing--light and fresh. I make flatbreads with lemon ricotta and roasted broccoli. Next time I might have to try it with the bean sprouts and corn. I doubt my...