No Worries

I love to be using up my scraps, and making cards is the easiest way for me to do so. What else I like to do is donate them to local schools, for they can never have enough paper to work with for varies projects.

I wanted to leave you with a quote, as I know someone who is having a rough week and think this will help cheer her up...
"Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy." ~Leo Buscaglia

What does Scrapbooking mean to You? Share your stories...

I found this quote and it reminded me why I started scrapbooking to begin with. My first experience of scrapbooking was with all my sisters in laws, and they were all hot and heavy into it, needless to say I was overwhelmed. All I really wanted to do was soak it in and color as I can't mess that up! ;-) But then I got hooked on dry embossing and made my first card... and have been dabbling ever since...

Scrapbooker's Verse

(Kimberly Rinehart)

We gather up pictures
and bits of our past
and scrapbook them into
a gift that will last.

We write about milestones
and travels and such--
the times of our lives
that we treasure so much.


A few special photos,
a family tree,
a few thoughtful words
and soon we will see...

The album we've made
is much more than a book.
It's worth even more
than the time that it took.

It's a gift holding memories
and made with great care
by hearts and hands
with love to share.

After reading this quote and sharing my story of scrapbooking does anyone else have one they wish to share?

There is another Sky

by Emily Dickinson
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair,
And there is another sunshine,
Though it be darkness there;
Never mind faded forests, Austin,
Never mind silent fields -
Here is a little forest,
Whose leaf is ever green;
Here is a brighter garden,
Where not a frost has been;
In its unfading flowers
I hear the bright bee hum:
Prithee, my brother,
Into my garden come!

Firefighter Badge

My Brother in law did it, he received his firefighter badge!! All his hard work and persistence paid off.

As the kids say "He Rocks!!"

A Firefighter Poem
He Stares in the Face of Death
Without a Second Thought
to Save That One Special Life
That He So Bravely Sought
He Has Walked as Close to
"Hell on Earth"
as Any Man Could Do
and He's So Proud of the Job He Did
for People He Never Knew
He Puts His Life on the Line
Every Time Duty Calls
Always Doing What Needs to Done
Without Even a Pause
He Is a Fireman
With Overwhelming Pride
Never Afraid to Take a Chance
When Saving Someone’s Life
Often He Says
"It's My Job"
but We Really Know
That He Is Very Special
and Always Ready to Go
So When You Hear the Sirens Wail
or See the Flashing Lights
Stand Aside and Look with Pride
He's Going to Save a Life.

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Favorite Poems/Quotes

When the first baby laughed,

for the very first time,

that laugh

shattered into a thousand pieces....

and that was the beginning of fairies.

(excerpt from Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie)

Only as high as I reach can I grow,
Only as far as I seek can I go,
Only as deep as I look can I see,
Only as much as I dream can I be.

Karen Ravn

When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but do not quit.

Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you can never tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-
It's when things go wrong that you must not quit.

"Don't Quit," Author Unknown

I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe;
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I water'd it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears;
And I sunned it with my smiles
And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night,
Till it bore an apple bright;
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine,

And into my garden stole
When the night had veil'd the pole:
In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree

William Blake (had to memorize a poem for Literature in High School, this is the one I picked..)

The Strangest Dream

Last night I had the strangest dream,
I never dreamed before.
I dreamed the world had all agreed
To put an end to war.

I dreamt I saw a mighty room,
The room was filled with men.
And the papers they were signing said
They'd never fight again.

And when the papers were all signed,
And a million copies made
They all joined hands and bowed their heads,
And grateful prayers were made.

And the people in the streets below,
They all danced round and round.
And guns and swords and uniforms
Were scattered on the ground.

Last night I had the strangest dream,
I never dreamed before.
I dreamed the world had all agreed
To put an end to war.
Ed McCurdy

What's yours?? Feel free to leave your faves in the comments!!

What a weekend ....

Well, this four day weekend was not only Memorial weekend but our wedding anniversary on Friday the 23rd... 10 years and we have made it through with bumps and some bruises, but every one of them have made us stronger.

But as it was our wedding anniversary, it was also a time of family. As Grandpa Don (hubby's side, Great Grandpa to the kids), passed away at 11:30a. He will be so missed! He wanted to go a few years ago when his wife died 1/23/04, and I know she was waiting for him on Friday. We will miss you Grandpa!!

Dream Eternal
Dream Eternal
Dedicated to Donald “Grandpa” Boys

As you close your eyes to nap,
Family you know surrounds you.
Angels come to hold your hands,
Your Love has gone ahead before you,
And come back leading you the way.

You tell us,
Do not fear
Do not cry,
Do not be sad even as I dream eternal,
I am with you while you live your day,
And when you dream by night.
I will always live on in your memories,
Be with you in those moments of strife,
And Love you always!

I am with you,
Even while God’s hands are surrounding me now.
Where there is no pain or suffering,
Just peacefulness and love.
I will always be with you.
Even when you close your eyes to nap.

By Tracy E. Welter

Happy Anniversary Toby!!

Toby's Story
Toby was known by a few names before finding his FOREVER HOME with us: Barney I would say was the worst, and Heinz. He was rescued from a South Dakota puppy mill but in the worst way, they being the shelter (unsure of name), found him and his three brothers tied up outside their door on a long holiday weekend in winter. And being in Minnesota, we know how cruel winters are. We were watching him right as he was rescued and waited for him to come to MN so we could meet him. It was a long two weeks as we wanted him from the moment we saw this poor guy's photo below.

But now he is nothing like the scared, skittish dog we met when he came. He was never in a house before as he didn't understand windows at all, yes you pictured it... poor guy went smack a few times trying to get outside. We had to coax him to go on the stairs. And,Yes, he still has some quirks, is deathly afraid of trucks, loud noises, and drains on the ground. He now knows how to play and we are working on fetch... he gets it but isn't that great on bringing it back... it turns into tag for the kids! :-) He now has a big brother Loki, and they get along wonderfully!

He is very loved and a little spoiled, where he never wanted to go into the van for a drive, he now loves it! He loves to chew on his bones, and is such a cuddle bug. He loves the kids, and going for walks. His weirdest game by far that he does is he likes to catch bees and play with them... getting stung doesn't phase him at all. And after it rains he likes to look for worms... Gross huh....


Before when he was in South Dakota

TODAY

Love you Toby!
Love, Mom

No matter what situations
Life throws at you,

No matter how long and treacherous

Your journey may seem...

Remember,

There is always a light

At the end of tunnel!