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Sunday, January 24, 2010

It Takes Two



It takes two people to build a life and family together. And its just 2 more days until Easton comes home. WOO HOO! The countdown continues.

I made this one page layout last night. After cleaning from 10 am to 6:30 pm (I mean REALLY cleaning) I needed a serious creative break. So, this is what I came up with.

I fell in love with the sketch 96 at Got Sketch. I had to improvise a tiny bit because my main photo was vertical, not horizontal. But I think it turned out fine anyway. Feel free to click on any of the photos to see them larger.

I DIED when I found these photos as Kori and I were cleaning and organizing this week. This was Dan the Man's 10 year high school reunion. We had been married for five years at this point. WOW, were we skinny or what? This was many moons and many lbs. ago! I'll never forget this night. We had such a nice time and came home and were talking about how happy we were in our marriage and with our two children (Kori had just turned 4 and Easton was 1 1/2). We decided we wanted to have another one. One month later we were pregnant with Tannon. I can't believe that was 20 years ago. Where did the time and skinny bodies go? And now, here we are anticipating the return of our 21 year old son, Easton from his mission (Did I mention he gets home in 2 more days? Oh yeah. I did). At the age and point in our lives that we are in these photos, I would NEVER have imagined how quick this time would come.

Close To My Heart products used: Notebook Level 2 Paper Pack (X7102B), Notebook Level 2 MyStickease (X7102C), Silhouette Level 2 Paper Pack (X7090B), Black Stamp Pad (Z2105), Round Sponge (Z697), 3D Foam Tape (Z1151). Click here to shop on my website 24/7...especially when you are in serious need of a creative break!

Non CTMH products used: Marvy 2 1/2" circle punch, Marvy 3" scalloped circle punch, Cricut Plantin Schoolbook cartridge.

7 comments:

Laurel said...

What a beautiful layout - you two are just so cute! So happy that Easton will be home soon!

Brenda said...

Karen, so beautiful! I love that you shared this with us. What a testimony to your life!

Sue Laufer said...

Karen,
Awesome layout. Notebook is one of those papers that I love seeing over & over again. Love ya girlfriend!

Karla Kroese said...

What a great layout! My husband also graduated in 1980, only his OLDEST child is 10. Hope that makes you feel young. We'll be actively parenting for a LONG time, yet.

Lynette said...

Cute layout. Karen-take a cleansing breath. You are almost down to 24 hours. WOWSA

Jennifer Bohnart said...

so cute! I love how you reflect on your life and path and Scrap those thoughts!!!! also love your beautiful craft space! enjoy!!!!

Joyce said...

Beautiful layout and precious pictures! Soon the countdown will be hours instead of days!

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