and i think i'll celebrate by taking some time off and getting outside. i did some weeding last night and i'd like to finish the bed i started today. with my parent's 50th anniversary party here on sunday, i think a few things need to be done outside. we have lots of vegetation and it gets really unruly, especially when i'm in photoland. i'd also like to work on some things around the house and particularly my studio. it's out of control again. i'm thinking about having a supersized garage sale and getting rid of a bunch of scrapbooking stuff and the overflow from our storage unit. it could be a really great sale...i'm just not sure i have the extra energy. plus, i like to donate my scrapbooking stuff to becca's event in the fall. i just need to find out if she's having it this year. she's been a little busy lately : )
this weekend, we have a wedding, fireworks at the lake, church, and my parent's 50th party here. lots of time with friends and family. i like that. plus, i'm really looking forward to our cooking club's garden tea party here too. i even bought a new polka dot sundress to wear.
my friend pam loves her grandsons like no one i've ever seen before. it was fun to see her with them and get to snap a few pics-
their mama kinda likes them too.
and oliver undoubtedly, loves his grandma. so sweet!
this morning, i've already been to an estate sale and 2 garage sales. i only picked up a couple of things. this little jar is so charming...albeit a little dirty.
i'll get it cleaned up and figure out where it goes. i just had to have it. i also picked up a pink/cream plaid wool blanket.
last night, i finally made time to go up to my studio after a shoot. (the shoot was really cool-a family harley shoot) i did this layout in about 15 minutes. which is unheard of for me.
here's another thing i've come to the realization of lately. i like simple pages. over the course of time, i find that the simple pages are the ones i like years later. oh and as i've said before, i am not a clever title-maker. in fact, i really don't like cheesy titles at all. they don't stand the test of time well. i think that as with decorating your home, and how you dress, classic usually holds up the best. i love to look at an old photo, that is timeless because of classic simple clothes. same with layouts. classic and simple. or maybe it's more a case of, staying with what's true to you. and for me, that's simple and classic. if i was a more funky person, or flambouyant, maybe those type of clothes, decorating, or pages would appeal more to me years later. just my thoughts.
seems like i'm forgetting something i was going to post about, but i'm anxious to get to my day of activities. i hope you have a fantastic day and God bless!
cute cute cute! the layout is so awesome.... totally love the way you laid everything out!
and the jar is suuuuuuuuuuuuper cute!
Posted by: emma | June 20, 2008 at 08:21 AM
becky, i love these photos... so candid and special. i hope u party goes great this weekend!
i love that layout too. amazing photo. very powerful. and simplicity... ur so right.
xo
Posted by: Amber Ulmer | June 20, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Love the pics of Pam and Oliver!
Posted by: Brooke | June 20, 2008 at 12:53 PM
If you ever have that garage sale, it's love to come!
love the layout!
Posted by: Jessica | June 20, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I like the layout Becky, I to seem to be drawn to simple pages as well & while I can admire a busy layout someone else has done I can't do it, it just feels to much when I put a lot on a page. Sounds like you have a great weekend planned & congratulations to your parents what a wonderful achievement, (my parents celebrated theirs a couple of years ago).
Posted by: Leonie - Australia | June 20, 2008 at 02:47 PM
everytime i see one of your pages i swoon becks. you + simple = fabulousness.
love ya & happy anny to your parents!
xo
Posted by: kerry lynn | June 20, 2008 at 04:09 PM
I think you are totally classy and I adore your scrapbook pages:)
Posted by: camala | June 20, 2008 at 05:39 PM
quick catch up.......amazing newborn shots! WOW!
Great pool shots.......can't wait to get to my sisters pool to try some of my skills. :)
Tom needs a pierced ear with that tatt. LOL
Posted by: kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | June 21, 2008 at 09:56 AM
you, my dear take the most amazing pictures.
ever.
and you are fabulously beautiful.
i'm jealous.
-xo-
Posted by: lisa garay | June 21, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Hope the party goes well, I just know it'll be fantastic! LOVE that layout too and feel as if I could've written that journaling myself.
Posted by: Jana | June 22, 2008 at 12:18 PM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CARL AND PEG
Posted by: JOAN | June 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM
I made the comment to someone recently that I think one of the reasons our wedding pictures are so awesome is because we had good chemistry--I was able to be myself because I wasn't AWARE of you. And that IS a good thing!
you are not invisible in the world because you have captured so many memories that so many people will look at for generations and generations to come. I know I smile when I think about my great-grandkids showing someone my yellowed (maybe there wont be yellowing in the future?) picture of me in my polka dot dress and say "weren't my mom's grandparents beautiful?" well that's all thanks to you becky. :)
Posted by: Princess Lasertron | June 23, 2008 at 02:46 AM
Hope your big 5-0 celebration was spectacular! :) Happy Monday!
-kelly
Posted by: kelly | June 23, 2008 at 07:31 AM