Having said that I know how lucky we are in a lot of ways and I never let a day pass that I don't give thanks. I make an effort to look for the joy in my life. I cherish the obvious answers to prayers and the blessings of those who surround us. We are well taken care of. I know my Heavenly Father loves me and he's making sure I become the person he knows I can be. With that perspective it makes it easier to get through those rough days.
I'm so so grateful for all my wonderful friends....they are my light in the darkness. I'm thankful for my online friends that I have all over the world and for your support and friendship. My online presence has changed this year, decreased big time.....and that's ok, it needed to. But I'm still here and will still be scrapping...you know it keeps me sane ;)
I hope you've all had a beautiful Christmas and I've got lots to share on that front in a few days. For now I'll leave you with my top ten layouts of 2012....looking through them is always a good reminder of my joy, and I soak it up every time ;)
things to note: 5 layouts are October Afternoon....love much????
I apparently like doing 1 photo....even though I think I try not to do that ;)
everyone is represented, though 4 layouts are about Samantha
I have lots of other faves but they've been on the blog recently so I stayed away
from them, but I've got a lot of good boy ones in the recent past ;)
and last but not least....I really miss scrapping and can.not.wait to get back in the groove!!
Happy New Year everyone and I hope the new year is a great one for all of us!!!
14 comments:
These are all so awesome Carol! I love everything that you create, I really do. You have such a style and eye for design and photography. I hope 2013 is kind to you and yours! Hugs:)
cant wait for you to get back into scrapping again! I love your creations!!!!
Love each and every one of them. You have such an amazing style and a FABULOUS eye for design. I wish 2013 is year that brings you joy and happiness and much more. ♥ ♥ ♥ Lilith
These are all Amazing Carol!!! Love love love!! My favs are the one in the bathtub and the Texas layout!
Wishing you a very happy 2013 and hope that this will be one of the good years for you!
Hugs!
I always love your work :) the layout "Don't mess with Texas " made me smile :)
Have a great creative New Year !!
fabulous pages Carol - I love that your simple playful style really lets the photos shine
love your style!!
hope to see more of you in 2013!!
You are missed, Carol. I hope 2013 give you time and energy to scrap again, because your creations are so inspirational. You have such a strong signature in your style - an eye for design and details - and some lovely humour, too.
I wish you the very best for 2013 - I sure hope life gives you enough sugar this year make limonade with the lemons you got last year :-)
Oh my sweet friend. I am so sorry that you've had such struggles this year. I do know from experience that there is so much character growth that comes along with that though. And in time you'll see that all you've learned will be exactly the support and encouragement that someone down the road will benefit from, and on and on the learning goes :) Your layouts make me happy, just looking at them, I can see why they are some of your faves. More than design, and colour however I adore your eye for truly capturing the moment. So many wonderful photos showcased on your layouts.
Happy New Year friend. And my the Lord of all creation dump heap loads of blessing on you and yours this year xoxo
ps: still waiting on the camera strap, i'll for sure let you know when it arrives.
Hugs xoxo
I am so sorry to hear about your year...I know you've talked about it before. Awesome how your faith it, and that is what it comes down to ...that and doing less of other things, like the online stuff...you have to take care of what is important...hard lesson though. Praying that 2013 will be the better year finally for you and your family. <3 YOU!
And these layouts just all make me smile and say how beautiful, awesome and creative they all! Gorgeous, everyone! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!! Can't wait to see more!!
What fabulous layouts Carol.Love your work!!
Happy New Year!!
I'm so sorry this has been a rough year for you, I truly hope 2013 will bring you lots of happiness, my sweet friend!!
Love all of these layouts, big fan of your work. Your designs are amazing! xoxo
Sorry you are having a less than great year Carol. I can relate because mine has not been too good either... I am glad I have my scrapping and my online-life to keep me sane!
I hope we'll see more of your gorgeous work in the coming year. i so love the collection you have picked out for us and there are a couple of real stand outs to me! I just love 'She can't help herself' and 'Every Day of your Life'. I must agree with Sherri too, that your photos are so good and that you have such an eye for capturing the moment. I wish you all the best in 2013 Carol! Hugs!!
Gorgeous creations my friend!
I always love the way you use the October Afternoon collections and your style is so flippin cool!
Happy New Year girlie!
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