Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Make a Wish"

My boys share a birthday, and we think it's pretty special. The boys aren't as much of a fan of it, but now that they're older, I think they see how unique it is. They're like twins, two years removed...however, they don't really look much alike.

 This particular birthday was two years ago, already! Time sure flies. As you can see from the date, their birthday is two days from now! I have another layout to share with you on that BIG day. The big news is my oldest will be 29 and my baby will be 27!! They're making me feel so old right about now. We couldn't be any more proud of the amazing men they have become!!!

This cake was something to talk about!! Cookie dough brownie cake! It was pretty amazing, but even I must admit, it was almost over the top with chocolate. At their request, I made it for them again last year, but left off the chocolate chips from the side of the cake. I will be making it again this year because they love it. It's super easy too, but shhhhhh...that'll be our little secret!

I use this mustache washi tape a lot in their layouts. My hubby and boys love their facial hair so it's perfect for all their layouts. And the plaid....very masculine!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. You'll have to stop back on Thursday for the other layout of their 2017 birthday. Love our boys!! 😍🙌They are simply our best contribution to society.

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "70 Years Young"

I'm blessed to have two sister-in-laws that are like sisters to me. I have a brother of my own, but no sisters.

 This beautiful SIL of mine turned 70 years old last year. She looks and acts so much younger than that. Age is truly just a number.

 My family is by far my biggest blessing! They make me laugh (non-stop), and give me a sense of belonging and purpose that I would struggle to have otherwise!

This page was pretty simple once I figured out the best way to layer the photos to get them all on the page. Washi tape on the corners, punched journaling banner tags and flowers...easy peasy!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Hope you are staying warm and hunkered down with the ones you love!

Two Page Scrapbook Layout --Happy Birthday layout

These two handsome man boys of mine share a birthday...TODAY! How cool is it that they get to share their day? Well it depends on who you ask. I love it. They used to think it was pretty lame, but now they seem to enjoy the uniqueness of sharing a birthday with a sibling.

 Apparently I forgot to put the year on here, but I think it was August 22 of 2016.

 I think it turned out pretty cute. the "locals only" embellishment is a rub on. I can't tell you the last time I've used one, but I like how it looks on this grungy page.

I love these boys!! Today you turn 28 and 26!! How is this even possible. You're making me feel old!! Dad and I couldn't be any more proud of you. Can't wait to scrap the pics from today.

Two 2 Page Layouts - "Birthday Bash" and "Family Ties"

Here's another birthday layout of my boys from August 2013. Keep in mind there are two birthday boys here, so I think I'm completely justified in scrapping three layouts of this joyous event. :) The other two are in the previous post.

 These pictures are all about the cake and the gifts (and Scarlet) from two different celebrations. The first celebration was on their birthday with my oldest son and his family at our house, and the other in one of the study rooms at BSU.

 The paper is My Minds Eye "20th Street Market" and Jen Wilson's "Breaking Free". The paper banner across the top is Basic Grey "Knee High and Bow Ties"...perfectly appropriate for two grown men, right?

 The top layer of the tag was dry embossed and then chalked. The Birthday Bash title is cut with Cricut's "Birthday Bash".

I'm more than a year behind in posting layouts. These have been scrapped for months, but it takes me awhile to get them posted. Hopefully you share my opinion that it's never too late to share an idea.

This layout is from an early 80th birthday celebration with extended family for my sweet Momma. Her equally sweet sisters came from all over the country to celebrate this momentous occasion.

My Mom has Parkinson's, so if she doesn't look real perky here, you will understand that she was pretty worn out from all the excitement. I have loved seeing pictures through the years with her and her three sisters together. They are all such beautiful women, inside and out.

There are a ton of pictures (11 to be exact) and I struggled to get them all on and still have it look decent. It's probably too many, but they are all such precious memories. The bows were added to "tie" it all together with the title.

The SU patterned paper bows were Pinterest inspired and punched with an oval punch, then folded and notched to look like a bow.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Have a productive day!! =)