If you look closely you can see the bumblebee hard at work. This was taken with my iphone, not promoting apple but I'm amazed at the great pics I have gotten from that phone.
August 12th, 2012
My how fast this summer is passing by! I've tried to make the most of my weekends, playing with my grandkids and sometimes my husband, (hehe). And for some reason, I've become acutely aware of time. So I've tried not to be too lazy or selfish with the ones I love.
Art is still very active in my brain, and I'm still working on things although at a slower pace. I did however pick my own birthday present this summer in a great way. A couple of friends that are also coworkers asked me if I would like to attend a scrapbooking retreat- to which I quickly said "YES."
It was a lovely bed n breakfast and nothing but girls scrapbooking and relaxing having a great time. To which I had no excuses for the creative process to be present or not... The pool was cold, 100+ degree weather while we were there, I didn't touch dishes or even have to make my bed. Our meals were awesome and the deserts were incredible. This trip was a nice break from everyday life.
It was nice to plug in my music and go to town with my pictures and papers. I felt that process get me inspired once again to "do" something with ideas swimming in my head. I put together some nice pictures for my oldest daughter and kids, and now I need to work on one for the younger daughter and a special book for my husband.
At first I had a narrow view of scrapbooking, (cookie cutter pages, designs), but now I see how wrong I was with that opinion. First off, we each add our own touch, even with identical formats etc... we still weave ourselves into the page, not to mention the personality and heart each picture represents. I'm so thankful that I'm starting to see outside of my narrow minded self. I am grateful to have had the time to focus on my family in an indirect but touching way. It is sometimes a simple hobby that can trigger our hearts and imagination.
Now I must work a little more at preserving memories that are special to my family and those I love. Thanks to wonderful pictures and the ability to save those special moments, I can see our family live on.
