It was a great three days. So relaxing! We decided NOT to brave the crowds of Labor Day weekend and instead we enjoyed a nice few days at home. I loved the late(r) mornings with lots of cuddles from the kiddos in bed. I loved the homemade meals and lots of time to play and chat. It was just what we needed!
And not only did I relax, but I also got a lot of work done! Summer is a slow time in the digi world and so I waited to upload any new product. Well, after putting it off for so long I finally "unpacked" my grab bags from the last few months and got them all loaded into the store. So if you missed the goodies the first time around, they are there now!
I also got my September Grab Bag(s) up and running! I wasn't sure if I was going to do one this month...just been so busy...but I did some work this weekend and decided to just go ahead and do it. I know a lot of people look forward to them and I hate to disappoint!
SEPTEMBER GRAB BAG ~ SUPERSIZED
I also scrapped this weekend! I didn't do as much as I had hoped, but it was good nonetheless. These are nothing spectacular, but I love that I did it and enjoyed myself.
Papers and book plates from Chasing Rainbows by Michelle Coleman, acrylic alpha also by Michelle, staples by Shabby Princess, template (modified) by me, stitched border by Zoe Pearn, date stamp by Katie Pertiet, font is mom's typewriter.
and a 2 pager....I guess I was in the mood for blue this weekend :)
Papers by Lisa Whitney, doodled alpha by Kate Hadfield, stitched swirls by Lisa Carter, template by me, font is mom's typewriter.
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This week should be an interesting one. We had another boy released on Friday and one more that apparently chose not to come back. It's hard, but I know it is all probably good. Neither one of them wanted to do what was necessary and it made it hard for everyone. I just have to trust that they will be taken care of. Every kid deserves a chance to make it in life.
I really enjoyed the message at church on Sunday. Our pastor (feels good to say that, it makes me feel like we have really settled on a church!) is preaching through Romans 8 and the emphasis on Sunday is that GOD IS FOR US. How easy it is for me to forget, especially when things are hard. God is FOR ME, not against me. So I have to trust that even the trying times are ultimately for my good and my growth so I can't wish them away. I needed that reminder :) How about you? Do you realize that GOD IS FOR YOU? Feels good, huh?
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I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and is ready to start back into the swing of things! Have a great day!
Glad you had a great weekend! Sorry about the loss of the two boys, but I hope things will go really well with the ones you have left. LOVE the grab bag! Fun surprise! Can't wait for tomorrow to play with them!
Posted by: joelsgirl_Kellie | September 04, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Off to get my bags (got into a little routine here hehe, LOVE to have this for myself, thank you!)
Janet, I am an absolute nutcase for double pages, check the proof here: http://www.designerdigitals.com/ddgallery/showgallery.php?cat=814
I would love you even more if you thought about it next time you are designing, I would love to see more double pages from you because that one is gorgeous!!! TFS ;)
Posted by: Michelle Filo | September 04, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Oh, how nice you have a grab bag this month toom Janet!! I thought I'd miss my favorite download because you've been so busy! I am so happy that you found time, I am right now downloading mine while I write! Can't wait to open it and play!!!
Posted by: Iara | September 04, 2007 at 09:02 PM
So glad you decided to do a grab bag again! I kept checking in all weekend to see if you were going to do one...what a great surprise that you are!
Posted by: Ashly | September 04, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Yay! Janet-Grab Bag time! :) This is always one of my must-haves!!! Off to go get it!
Posted by: Rona | September 05, 2007 at 04:30 AM
Love your double page layout of cocoa beach. What a coincidence, I was there 2 days after you (from CT). It is a beautiful beach. Thanks for reminding me that God is FOR ME, I often forget that too. Have a great day!
Posted by: Peggy | September 05, 2007 at 07:54 PM