Having a bit of fun...

My husband is a HUGE Dallas Cowboy fan. I made this up for a wallpaper for his desktop on the computer it's almost that time of year, ARGH!...Michael was cracking up and Fred really liked it...I put his name on it too but didn't want to post it on here...so it actually looks a bit better...But I wanted to show you the fun we had tonight....still laughing at the sunglasses...too funny!!

To Find a Seashell...

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Michael and Fred at Boca Chica Texas May 11, 2008

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Credits:

Template no. 12 designed by Jen at Jencropable.com

Wordart designed by KPertiet

Digi Papers and seagull from a kit called "A walk on the beach" designed by Rebbeca Myers

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Jen at Jencropable.com has designed a new template and if you head on over to her blog/shop it's free at the moment but it won't be for long...Go for it!! I dare you!! Use your imagination, use your artistic talents see what you can come up with....

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The Moon...

I had a friend last night (Weds. night) that said she had problems getting a decent shot of the moon...Then her neighbor was checking her out so she had to go explain that she was NOT playing peeping Tom but taking photos of the moon, LOL...but it made me think since I've had the Rebel Xti I hadn't even attempted photos of the moon. I took some pretty good ones with my Canon Powershot S3IS...So tonight (Thurs.) I went outside to see what I could come up with...I also think this will make a pretty sweet extraction...It wasn't as good as I would have liked and I think maybe next time I'll try a different lens. Tonight I used the Sigma 70-300mm Telephoto. I also used a tripod and a remote shutter release.

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On another note we have a lot of changes going on in our life. I can't go into detail but I consider it a new chapter opening for us. I was not too happy about it at first but I pray and hope things will be okay and life for us will be good! It's a great opportunity for my husband and in the mean time Michael and I will hold down the fort here at home! I should have plenty of time for photos, scrapbooking and blogging and that is always a positive!

God has a reason for everything!

Home is where you hang your heart.

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I don't know why but I've always been drawn to the Great State of Texas...The LoneStar State. So glad I finally made it!

This is my Home and where my heart belongs!

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You can click on the layout for a closer look if you'd like!

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Template no. 9 designed by jenuineartistry.com

Wordart (home sweet home)was designed by Jodie McNally at Oscraps.com, thank you Jodie :o)

Embellishments come from a kit called boys retreat designed by Catherine designs at After 5 designs.

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Jodie McNally digi designer

Has some GREAT wordart!!

Just the thing for a bit of inspiration!

This is her latest design!

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And if you'd like it, it is available at Oscraps.com.

You can keep track of what Jodie is up to at her blog, click here.

She also has a newsletter which I love as I hear about her goodies when she is releasing them and also the very best thing is the newsletters have coupons...and who couldn't use a coupon in these tough times!! It only takes a few seconds to sign up for her newsletter so go for it!

Burt

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Burt our rooster!

Burt you are such a lover boy. I’ve never had a pet rooster. I’ve seen them and thought it was a bit weird, as I have had roosters before but they were Not pets. All I have to do is kneel down and call you and you come running! You love having your head petted, silly bird! You have 4 girls (hens) to yourself and strut around the yard showing your stuff. So far they take no notice of your casanova ways.

July 2009

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Template designed by Jen at Jencropable.com

Paper designed by Scrappony.com

rooster embellishment designed by grannyart.blogspot.com

Chicken wire designed by Gunhild Storeide

Feather embellishment in a kit called Feathered Friends by ABL

Watching Waves

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Playing around and Playing Lazy...I thought the least I could do is work on some digital layouts...Michael watching the waves at the beach!

Sue Cummings Beach kit

K Fredricks - Tranquilty kit

Mustang Island Beach ~ July 31 2009

We arrived at the beach at 8am and it was still a bit hazy but beautiful. There were not many people on the beach and it was very peaceful.

Michael started playing in the sand immediately!!

Kickboard time!

I really need to get him a boogie board! His little kickboard just doesn't fit him anymore, lol!

He was so happy and content playing in the surf!

Footprint

I love how it looks like the sand falling off the shovel looks like a little sand figurine dancing...sweet!

Sandcastle

Haze is lifting and a beautiful blue sky is appearing on the horizon!

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I had so many photos it was hard to choose!! Lots and Lots of great photos of Michael. I put the rest of our beach photos up on flickr and you can go see them here.

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Michael had so much fun he is ready to go back. I asked him if he wanted to go to the waterpark Monday...NOPE!! He said the drive is too long but he wants to go back to the BEACH!! LOL...I've got news for him the drive to the beach is longer, sigh! I would love to go back but Daddy just cleaned my truck and I really don't want to get it dirty at the moment...But I may just have to give in as Michael smiling and being content means more to me than a clean truck!

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Michael has loved the beach since he was a wee little one. My only problem is he is NOT afraid and would keep going out into the surf if I let him. This day the rip tides were bad so he wasn't allowed out too far and the surf was so choppy visibility in the water was nil...Something I do Not like! Plus sharks love feeding in the morning but they weren't going to feed on us...There were few people in the water, most of them were just walking the beach...something I love to do but not something Michael enjoys, sigh! Hopefully someday! We saw one small jellyfish and avoided it. Michael had fun playing with the live shells in the surf and I enjoyed watching him and the crabs clambering around!! We definitely have to go back before school starts!

Michael 5 going on 6...Photo Shoot!

Here are some of the photos I took at the park in Goliad...

I had so many and it's so hard to pick and choose so at the bottom is a slide show of quiet a few that I liked...

This one is one of my favorites...Not sure why but I like it!

Michael 5 going on 6 years slideshow...