My Adventurous Life

I lost this layout! I looked everywhere and I cannot find it anywhere. I lost the one I did for my daughter too! I never took a picture of her completed layout. I did this workshop back in September 2007. Sometimes I will let people borrow my layouts, so they can complete their own layout when they purchase one but don't attend the workshop. I don't remember that happening on this layout, but I do have a bad memory and forget a lot! These pictures are of my son from his first day in Kindergarten back in September 2006. His teacher, Ms. Ginny, was/is the best! My son learned so much from her. My daughter currently is in Kindergarten with Ms. Ginny. I am amazed at how much my daughter has already learned this year. Colors: Clover Meadow, Cranberry, and Outdoor Denim Papers : CTMH Card Stock and Rough 'N Tumble Stamps: CTMH Delightful Alphabet, Storytime, and Calendar Accents: CTMH Dimensional Elements Simple Alphabet, Brads, and Alphabet Twill (don't know brand)

Colors: Cocoa, Colonial White, White Daisy, Buttercup and Blush Papers: CTMH Card Stock and B&T Let's Get Together (Buttercup Stripe) Stamps: CTMH Thoughts of You and Simple Stiches Accents: Dimensional Elements Classic Alphabet, Natural Twill, Waxy Flax, Craft Buttons, Rub-Ons, and Dry Embossing NOTE: This layout was designed by my up-line Brandy Jo . These pictures were taken two years ago when my son was 5 1/2 and my daughter was 3 1/2 (March 2006). I look at these pictures and can't believe how fast my children have grown. My children love going along this path, because it goes past cows and horses. When I was a child there was a lot of farm land in this area and now most of it has been sold and replaced by new homes.

Here I am at 40! Wow time flies by. These pictures were taken back in May 2006. I still have not entered a journal on this layout, because I do not remember what I did on this day. I was at the doctor's the other day doing what women do after they hit 40. Having a Mammogram! A lump was discovered back in June 2007. Well it is still there. My doctor said I am still young (hee-hee) and said it will be okay if we monitor the lump for another 6 months. However, if it is still there in August 2008, I will have to have a biopsy. See what you have to look forward to after you hit 40!

I love this layout. My Mom took all of the outdoor pictures. We are at the Manti Temple. The indoor picture was taken by Kiddie Kandids. All of the pictures were taken in September 2006. If you would have asked me when I was 18 what my life would be like at 40, I would have told you a different story from what really happened. I always knew I would have children by the time I was 40, but I never would have guessed I would be a single mom. I have never been strong in the church and had always hoped I would find that special someone. A nice man who would help strengthen my testimony and take me to the temple. I never did find him. I think I was looking in all the wrong places. Anyhow, now I have two beautiful children and I am not trying to find that someone special anymore. I now have the task of strengthening my own testimony. My children have been a big help. Maybe one day we will all go to the temple. Of course I will have to start paying tithing!!

NOTE: I got the idea for this layout from my up-line, Brandy Jo Burton . I changed the title and added the snowmen. I did this SNOW FUN layout on my daughter. The pictures were taken in December 2006. She didn't last long at sledding. She mainly just wanted to eat the snow! She is my silly girl! When I found out I was having a girl, I was so happy. But, I had all those baby boy clothes and I didn't want them to go to waste, so I would have been happy with another boy too. At least I have a boy and a girl now and that is nice. My daughter came out screaming and has been hard for me since day one. She makes me cry all the time. She is just too independent and it drives me crazy! My Mom tells me all the time my daughter is just like me! Great! Don't get me wrong, I do love her! My daughter was born in August, so she is younger then all her classmates. She is smart just like her brother, but learning is always on her terms. I think her teacher has finally got it through that t...

NOTE: I got the idea for this layout from my up-line, Brandy Jo Burton . I changed the title and colors and added the snowmen. Here is a SNOW FUN layout I did on my son. The pictures were taken in December 2006. He loves to snowboard. I am sad it is a rich man's sport. I am poor and cannot afford to take him to a ski resort. Lucky for me the big hill on the mountain side still makes him happy. I love my son. I'll admit the day I found out I was having a boy, I was a bit disappointed. I think every girl wants a girl first, right? Anyhow, I fell in love with him while he was in my stomach and I have never stopped loving him. He is the best! The other day his teacher asked me if I would like to start him in third grade next year. I quickly told her no. He is smart and learning has always come easily to him. However, he was born in September, and that too gives him a head start over the other first graders. Anyhow, I am afraid if he skips a grade he will not be able to get the str...

I entered this layout in a contest Close To My Heart had back in October 2007, at an Album Retreat in Park City, Utah. I love these pictures of my Dad. They were taken at a Poulsen Family Reunion back in August 2007, down in Flagstaff, Arizona. The other gentleman sitting next to my Dad is my uncle Mark. The big picture is always how my Dad looks. I did not win 1st place, but I did get in the top 10! You cannot see the journaling. It reads: Dad, I'll bet you never knew how much you inspired me through out the years! I've learned so much growing up with you as my dad. Although I don't do everything you do, I've always watched and learned from your example! Your being frugal has shown me the importance of watching my pennies. I'm so proud you've never been in debt considering the state of our crazy world. I really do admire that about you! You faithfully attended church every Sunday staying steadfast to the rod. Always teaching me how important Christ is in our l...