Thank you both very much @Miki @pam p.

This is just so angelic and beautiful! Love the soft white and gold, and the dreamy atmosphere.

Very beautiful! This really tells the story of your retirement dream. Love the background colors and blending of Max - such cute pets!

I forget about the different trees you have in CA with no leaves. The vibrant sky colors are so amazing, and perfect Autumn colors! Great job on the mask altering with the leaves. The piece of lace is a nice addition, and the blues in the buildings.

I'm fascinated with using the lyrics as a lead in to your layout - so many great songs to use for inspiration. When I read about the photo and reminding you of your home dining, I'm reminded of my grandmother's dining room. The background of this seems like a "faded memory" with the special...

What a fun layout of June in the tree, and having 3 versions of her...she looks very happy! I love the white frame mixed with the twig frame, and the fun wordart plus clusters of dried leaves and flower. Beautiful!

The drawing talent here is very impressive! The group of frames and elements on the right side gives an artsy mood to the layout. This layout will be cherished by family.

Your pie baking and decorating skills are excellent! Ditto about this being Cheeky. The b/w images pair beautifully with the wonderful palette colors to give a light and airiness to the playful and fun layout!

Thank you @LSlycord. Happy you resonate with the "Be in the Moment" and use it for 2026, I like having a theme for a year. It helps me stay in focus.

Thank you so much @pam p. I very much appreciate your creative descriptions and encouragement. Taking photos of still life is a calming and peaceful thing, for me.

Beautiful!

So beautiful and festive! :christmastree:

This is so cute and fun for winter!

Beautiful, I love the extraction of you and Mark - so sweet!

Thank you so much @lpieters1 :heartpumppink: I am just reading this today (11/27).

Thank you so much @anke55 ;)

Now for some hot cocoa for you enduring the snow and cold! Thank you very much, @KimPay! Many thanks. ;)

Wow, this is just amazing, and fun! I love the title, and how you've given life to the transfers with the photo colors! Congratulations on the Gallery Standout! :yourock:

I never tire seeing Oz in action, and enjoying so many fun activities! These pages have some super fun curves and moving angles to coordinate with Oz' actions, and play time. The hipster plume, stars and splatter near the sword really give a fun feel to the whole layout!