Wednesday, April 7, 2010

A Sketch and a Walk Down Memory Lane....

I have tons of old photos that adorned my walls.....but as the kids are getting older, it is impossible to keep them all up. Unless you truly don't want any of your walls to show! LOL! As I have been painting and redecorating, I've been going through old photos. It is so bitter sweet. My kids are teenagers and some days I can't believe that my babies arent' babies anymore. I know that is what is supposed to happen.....but it definitely tugs at my heart.....especially when I looked at this photo of Kyle and me.

He was 3 months old here and had a striking resemblance to Charlie Brown! LOL! His bald little head, chubby cheeks, and those dimples............ooooooohhhh those dimples! He even had that mischievous grin.....some things never change! I often have difficulty scrapping these 8 x 10 photos. I want the focus to be on the photo.....so I usually keep my embellishments to a minimum.
My little hand cut heart, stitching, and flower........

All of these papers and embellishments can be found in Noel Mignon's Sonoma County kit. (Which BTW, there is only one left!)

My boy is a teenager now.....no more bald head or chubby cheeks.....just lots of attitude .....and lucky for him.........those dimples!!!! : )

19 comments:

Cheryl said...

This is a gorgeous layout! What a sweet picture. They grow up so fast.

Deb said...

This is a beautiful page!! Perfect way to showcase an 8x10 photo!

Jocelyn said...

What a great LO...I love the layering and the colors...What a cute pic!!! He is so adorable!!!

I got my kit from Noel and can't wait to break into it!

Wishing you a great day sweet friend!!!

cheryl said...

oh hun know exactly what you mean,time goes so quickley,and he is one gorjus little chap and the layout is just perfection hugs cheryl xxxx

Leanne said...

What a great LO! They do grow up sooo fast! I now have a 16 year old but when I look at him I still can't help but see the little boy he used to be (miss that really bad!) Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning and leaving me a sweet comment! Have a wonderful day!

Stef H said...

oh how beautiful!

where does the time go????

Debby said...

It is hard when your kids grow up. The nice thing is that they are so much fun when they grow up. Then when they have kids you can relive those fun "little" moments once again. Love your page.

Unknown said...

Wow that is so soft and stunning!! Love it chick! Hope you have a great day!

1CardCreator said...

Sweet layout, don't you wish they could stay that little for just a bit longer? Thanks for sharing. ~Diane

CreativeMish said...

I love this picture.. I love how you're looking down at him and he's smiling. Great layout too.

Anonymous said...

This is really beautiful...memories are the best link to our past...

and if that means covering up our walls entirely, then so be it! lol

ciao bella
thanks for coming by
see you soon

creative carmelina

Anonymous said...

This is really beautiful...memories are the best link to our past...

and if that means covering up our walls entirely, then so be it! lol

ciao bella
thanks for coming by
see you soon

creative carmelina

Anonymous said...

This is really beautiful...memories are the best link to our past...

and if that means covering up our walls entirely, then so be it! lol

ciao bella
thanks for coming by
see you soon

creative carmelina

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Allison Rankin said...

Terrific creation with a lovely pic of you and your boy! I love one photo layouts (almost exclusively!) so I will try out your sketch I am sure!

Rose Ann said...

What a super gorgeous page, Michele!! I love that photo, your layout....everything!!

Silvia said...

This page is gorgeous, Michele! Your little one is so cute. I love the picture is so sweet!