Huge thanks and hugs to all the vets and their families...you are so appreciated!!! - and thank you Clara for putting this together, you certainly had a lot of messages and names to keep track of!

What a super thing to do! But what about MOMS of veterans!! Our son has served 2 tours in Iraq! ((Hugs)) and thanks to all veterans and their families!!

A page for my dh's aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary album. Credits: Everything from Creation 23 a collab from Catherine Designs and Createwings Designs available here at Oscraps.

Our oldest son in 1970during a rare moment of snow in the Pacific Northwest. (This little sweetie is now an Army National Guard Major serving in Iraqsometimes it seems unreal to me.) Credits: Dawn RAKd me with her gorgeous new kit Winter Flight (love it!) Createwings at Oscraps Which I...

Journaling: I love sheep! For years Ive collected sheep. At times there have been sheep decorations in every room of our house. This year Bobby and Dorene gave me the perfect Christmas decoration. It has become such a favorite that I might leave it on display year round. 2008 Credits...

Little treat bags for special occasions, unexpected rewards, or a surprise in a childs lunch bag. (might cheer up a dh too!)..or use as STOCKING STUFFERS! Credits: A variety of Sweet Genevieves Candy Graphic products and Color Splash items.

My son and daughter-in-law. Credits: Jen Ulasiewiczs **With This Ring** Also: Black paper & flowers with heart from Noir, heart wisp from Loved all by Tracy Ann Word art Rhonna

We don't really celebrate Halloween, so I made these treat bags for my dh to pass out in his office (I LOVE Autumn!) Credits: Oscraps collab **Oktober** Also: Doodled edge by Lisa Whitney Frippery Wisps One by Tracy Ann

Now that dh and I are "empty nesters" we're trying to focus on "healthy eating" so I guess dieting has been on my mind a lot lately...LOL Credits: Sweet Genevieve's incredibly cute **NEW Monster Mash** available at Oscraps (Speech bubbles by Scarlettheels)

Our younger son (now in college) Credits: **GAME TIME FOOTBALL PAPERS** by Sweet Genevieve **GAME TIME FOOTBALL DOODLES** by Sweet Genevieve Red doodle border from her "Color Splash Paper Kit" Glass words from her "Be Extra" kit Also: Black felt alpha by CRD...

Our younger son (now in college) Credits: **GAME TIME FOOTBALL PAPERS** by Sweet Genevieve **GAME TIME FOOTBALL DOODLES** by Sweet Genevieve Red doodle border from her "Color Splash Paper Kit" Also: Black felt alpha by CRD White Alpha from "Retreat" by...

My son and his wife on the evening before his deployment to Iraqtwo weeks ago. It was also his 40th birthday party. Journaling: Saying goodbye isnt the hard part. Its what we leave behind thats tough Credits: Almost everything from Holliewood Studios fantastic new kit The Retreat at...

My cousins daughter.shes really a sweetheart :) Credits: Sweet Genevieves Retro Harvest Papers at Oscraps Retro Harvest Elements at Oscraps Single flower from Tiki Beach (recolored) Also: Staple and tag by Birgit Kerr Worn photo overlay 2 from Something Blue Studio Canvas Mini Tag...

Journaling: These feet have taken a lot of abuse over more than five decades. Theyve worked hard for more than half a century. When theyve had polish applied Ive done it myself. But now its getting too difficult and too painful to bend my body and joints enough to work on them. So today for the...

My niece doing her favorite thing at a family reunion, Thanksgiving weekend on the Oregon coast. Credits: Everything from the wonderfully creative new kit by Pat Christensen - Shabby Cottage at the Sea Elements at Weeds and Wildflowers Papers at Weeds and Wildflowers After the Rain Alpha...

Journaling: You never complain when I bring my camera along on an outing and you are such a good sport about posing for some silly photo ops even when I scrap you in pink. Thanks sweetheart Credits: Color Splash Papers and Borders by Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Poetry by...

My sweet hubby - not often do I catch him with such a big ole cheesy grin....LOL. Credits: Color Splash Papers and Borders by Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Poetry by Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Stripsby Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Frames by Sweet...

My cousin's daughters. Credits: Color Splash Papers and Borders by Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Poetry by Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Critters by Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Stripsby Sweet Genevieve at Oscraps Color Splash Frames by Sweet Genevieve at...

Congrats to all the winners!!... Can't wait to see the book, there were some awesome entries!!!

I'm so grateful for the inspiration....I really think it helped me create one of my best layouts ever! (at least it's one of my favorites, for sure!) https://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/36666/cat/532