School Papers

I am a sucker for School Themed scrapbook papers --- yet outside of the first day of school and class pictures, I rarely use them. This year, I only purchased school lines that I knew could suit multiple purposes. Basic Grey's Oxford line is gorgeous and quite versatile. I used it to scrap the first of many vacation pictures.

We spent one of our morning in Georgia at Fort Pulaski. I wasn't too sure the kids would enjoy it as the day prior they had shown little to NO interest in touring Savannah. However, I was pleasantly surprised and the kids had a fabulous time learning all about the history of the fort and of course they loved seeing the canons up close and personal. Here is a shot of my youngest posing as a Confederate soldier. I think if she had been on the front lines, the war may have turned out differently...seriously, with those eyes, who would have dared shoot?



Supplies: Basic Grey Oxford papers and chipboard. BG micro alpha; MME button; Jenni Bowlin butterfly; Maya Road naked chipboard frame.

Chemist

H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne..... I can still recite the beginning elements of the periodic table. One of my favorite subjects through high school and college was Chemistry. In fact, I began college with the intention of becoming a bio-chemist. Instead I ended up majoring in mathematics and going into finance. My love for chemistry however, didn't waver. Now, I have a seven year old who is obsessed with it as well. She takes bottles and throws things together just to see how they mix and react. I think she will either become a scientist or a chef --- almost one in the same, right?! :)



Supplies: Jillibean Soup papers, die cut tags, and stickers. Basic Grey chipboard accent and micro alpha. MME tickets.

No Rest for the Weary

We returned safely from vacation Saturday and spent the remainder of the long weekend preparing for the first day of school. There were backpacks to be purchased, supplies to be sorted, pencils to be sharpened, and of course the dreaded lunches to be packed. We are looking at a very busy fall but it will be so nice to get back into a routine! Maybe then I can find some time to start scrapping again -- I do had 1200 pictures from Tybee after all!!

Here is a random layout I did last month that I don't think I shared.... these are pixs from our Disney (Epcot) trip last fall. Although I did tell Jing-Jing when she was visiting that I may just join her on her next trip to Shanghai!! While I would be a nervous wreck to be away from my family and across the globe, how fun would it be so see China with a close friend who knows her way around?!



As you can tell, I masked a little on this layout ... the back under the frames. I do have a ton of the Studio Calico mists that I figured I should put to use!



Supplies: Basic Grey & Bazzill. Maya Road and Jillibean frames and tag; Studio Calico mist; K & Co misc.

Last day

N and I got up early this morning to take in the sunrise...gorgeous!









We then spent the rest of our last day hanging at the beach. I am still having a hard time believing that the end of summer is upon us!





Goodbye Tybee...til next time.




- Aubree

Location:Tybee

Tybee day 6

I wasn't too sure about visiting Fort Pulaski after Savannah was such a bust with the kids. Pulaski turned out to be a big hit! The kids loved helping with the musket shooting and they were quite inquisitive on the tour. My kids never cease to surprise me!

Fort Pulaski:
















- Aubree

Location:Tybee