"HOPE"

During my absence of the previous 5 months one of the true highlight had to be the addition of "Hope" in our home.  While visiting Lance and Holly in OKC, OK I discovered the cutest booth arts/crafts store and in this store I found her.  I immediately fell in love, I contacted hubby to see if it was within the budget to consider such a purchase.  He, of course, couldn't see the urgency in my photo sent via text to share in my excitement.  Since we were leaving the next morning and the store didn't open until noon (Sunday) I delibertly drug my feet throughout the morning.  Even though we had Sara (the dog) with us I managed to convince dear hubby to "run in real quick, just please come take a look".  I was ecstatic when he agreed that it was necessary to take  Hope home with us.  She sits on the bookcase next to the television and I frequently find myself looking at her instead of Diane Sawyer...I'm so glad there is still "hope".
Thank you for stopping in to check out Jill's life adventure, and thank you Kelly Rae Roberts for creating "Hope".
~Jill

Remember Me??

Yes, it's been awhile.
I have been busy living life and neglectful of my memories.

First, my youngest (Lance) was married in March, in Houston, Tx.
Second, I spent 5 weeks in Austin with my daughter and her family while seeing a new doctor.  (which was extremely successful)
Third, I am now seeing a new doctor here back home (continuing care) 3 days a week.

I have been crafty busy doing things like making decorations, invitations, and gift bags for birthday parties.

This is some of what I did for my Granddaughters 4th "Hello Kitty" birthday party.  I am now in the process of working on the same type stuff for my Grandsons 2 "Pixar Cars" birthday party.

In addition to paper crafts I have been "playing" with my inks on wood, and having a blast doing it!  My son is  exploring his own interest in wood working and made this table, for us, with the left over cedar pieces from replacing our fence.

All in all...
Things are good, getting better and I am still here...

Thanks for stopping in to check on my adventure, I promise to "try" not to be such a stranger.
Have a great week.
~Jill

Enjoying myself....

These photos are from a trip my daughter and her family took to Arizona in March of 2008.  My husband and I did not go on this trip so I was hesitant to scrap these memories (since they weren't really my memories).  However, when I got my hands on the Once Upon a Springtime collection from Graphic 45 I had to get them printed!!
The last layout I did was to follow the challenge on The Scrap Beach ning site for "Glue it Down and Use it Up" group for this week.

Thanks for stopping in to see "what's up" with Jill's Life Adventure...
~Jill

I received this Stylish Blogger award from the very talented and sweet Teri, over at http://allthingscreated2.blogspot.com/ Thank you Teri for this award! 



The conditions of this Award are . . .


1. Make a post linking back to the person who gave you the award!
2. Share 7 random things about yourself
3. Award 7 recently discovered bloggers with this award
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them they've won the award.

7 random things about me...

I have been married for 28 years and have two wonderful children and 2 beautiful grandchildren.

I am disabled, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1987.  Crafting and telling my story with paper & photos saves my sanity.  (sometimes...lol)

I am extremely OCD with my craft goodies, I get a kick out of playing/organizing my goodies, weird I know!


After 17 years in the same home we "downsized" to a townhouse in a neighboring city, it was the toughest and best thing we have ever done.  I enjoy the benefits everyday!

We have a 16 year old mutt named Sara, she is the sweetest most loyal dog we have ever owned.

I trip over flat surfaces... :)

I love my family, friends and new scrappy friends.

Now onto the passing of the award.


http://www.mousepotatodesigns.com/

http://yorkiemomscrapping.blogspot.com/

http://stampingattiffanys.blogspot.com/

http://thescrapbeach.blogspot.com/

http://afallas72.blogspot.com/

http://craftingontheprairie.blogspot.com/

http://crystalssparkle.blogspot.com/


Thank you again Teri, and thank you for stopping in to check on my life adventure.

~Jill

A new Mini-Album (and UFO update)

This project had been categorized into the UFO (Un-Finished Objects) pile.  It feels wonderful to get it completed, it's going to the post office today!!
Vince (DH) and I, took a road trip in October, during that trip we stopped in Flagstaff to stay with dear friends, we were there for 4 days.  I have wanted/needed to make a mini-album to send to them as a thank you gift for their wonderful hospitality.  I never dreamed it wouldn't get made until February, but here we are!  While working on this mini (waiting for glue to dry, LOL) I was also able to complete 3 layouts that document our trip to Flagstaff for our 12x12 family 2010 album, (another UFO complete!).

This last layout is extremely heavy with photos, I use my "yearly" 12x12 scrapbook album as my personal photo album/journal, in order to facilitate that process sometimes I use photo page protectors, sometimes I use a layout in the manner above.  I have recently discovered Becky Higgins Project Life page/photo protectors, I really like them, however, all of the 3x4 spots are vertical and as you can see I haven't learned to take photos that way!

These "projects" were pushed to the front of the must do first pile by a challenge that is happening on Your Paper Pantry involving K & Co. collections by Tim Coffey, go check it out!  I originally purchased this collection a year ago for an ATC swap on The Scrap Beach I made the ATC's using Tim Holtz birdcage die by Sizzix.  I really love this collection, from the time we were driving home from Arizona I knew that I wanted  to use the Blossomwood  goodies, it is so beautiful and was perfect for these memories and this gift.

Thank you to all who are challenging me to finish those UFO's. (update: the 30+ years photo project is at a really good point, I am able to get my hands on photos, family is able to sit and enjoy the photos as they are now in albums by years.  My digi world of photo organization is also much, much better.)  Although it is nearing the end of February, I feel really good about the progress and the things I have been able to accomplish for my goals for 2011!  Now, to get those grandbabies baby albums done!!

Thank you for stopping in to check on my life adventure, hope you have a healthy, happy, scrappy week!!
~Jill

my Nanny

While working on my family photos, which is a project that is NEVER going to end, I have come across some stories to tell.
I received some additional "photo page protectors" for  my 12 x 12 albums, I am having all sorts of fun using these in my albums - it prevents me from having to complete layouts to get the photos where they will eventually live, and gives them a nice place to display in the interim.  So far, it is working well.
Thank you for stopping in to check on Jill's Life Adventure.
Have a happy, healthy, scrappy week.
~Jill

Memories from 2010

Merry-Go-Round 

 October "Road Trip"

 Santa Fe, New Mexico

During the photo project, in an attempt to save my sanity I have continued to create layouts and get inky.  This is what I created this weekend.

Side note: I thought I was in this century, bad news...DH found bunches more photos!!  Who on earth told him to do that???  I was feeling so good about my progress....
I am out of albums and next payday I will be going to purchase more.  Then back to the previous century... ugh! does it ever end???

Thanks for stopping in to check up on Jill's life adventure.  Have a happy scrappy week.
~Jill