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 - "Take a Bow"

My son is a music major from Ball State University. Thankfully, he was only about an hour away from home, so we were able to go down for almost every performance! We actually miss making those trips and stepping into his college world for a few hours.

 He participated in their men's choir and an a Capella men's group. This particular day was a special treat, because we were able to enjoy performances by both groups. These were his last performances before graduating in December 2015. Each group honored him publicly as a special send off!! Proud parent moment!!

 The title, sub title and notes are Cricut's Quarter Note cartridge. I've used this cartridge so often with all of his musical involvement. I love the mustache washi tape...also perfect for him...he adores his facial hair...lol!

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Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Purple Mayhem"

Are you ready for some purple? My son was part of a men's a cappella group called Note to Self at Ball State. The whole family went down to watch one of their performances called Purple Mayhem. Whenever our two boys get together they get a little goofy.

 Oh man...the girls were swooning with my two handsome boys showing off their modeling poses.

 The paper is Teen Angst. I've had this stack forever and have enjoyed it immensely. It's edgy, bright colors with metallic accents are pretty fun. Since both my boys are sporting facial hair, I thought a mustache would be appropriate, along with the mustache washi. Super silly!

These two crack me up and I can't get enough of them. They've grown closer now that my oldest is married and out of the house, and it's fun to see them goofing off.

My youngest is now graduated, but Note to Self lives on and is becoming more well known in the world of a cappella.

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Two Page Scrapbook layout - "Just Hanging Out"

It's that time of year for spring cleaning and window washing. I may need to hire my son to wash ours!

Our company hires college age kids of employees during their summer breaks to help them earn money for their education. It was a great opportunity for both of my boys!! Good money and lots of fun. This is my youngest son rappelling down the building washing windows. He loved it! His Momma was a little freaked out watching him, though.

 The paper from Glitz Design reminded me of water running down the windows and pulled out the color of his shoes and his tee shirt. The arrow embellies signal the motion of swinging down and across the wall of windows. I was kind of proud of myself on this one! <me patting myself on the back>

I added a pop of orange with a few chipboard embellishments and a mustache paperclip...so appropriate for my bearded boy. He's obsessed with his facial hair!

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Two Page Srapbook Layout - "Did Someone Say ..."

My boys have the privilege of sharing a birthday. They used to hate it, but now they realize it's kind of unusual, so it's become more special through the years. We usually celebrate with our family in Michigan too the next time we get together.

My boys are so handsome!! When they were little, I'd try to imagine what they would look like when they were all grown up....My imagination didn't even come close!!

Scarlet loves chocolate, so she got in on the fun too. Her cake mustache is too adorable, so she made the scrapbook page along with the birthday boys (her Daddy and Uncle).

The patterned paper here is "The Pier" by crate paper. The numbered washi tape is Studio G. The little wood mustache is Bo Bunny. The garland is from Basic Grey. I'm not sure who makes the little round sticker letters, but I think they're super cute!

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Two Scrapbook Layouts - "Music Man" and "There He Goes Again"

My son is well into his Senior Year of college at Ball State University. He's an especially busy man this year...fighting to get all of his credits completed, becoming a Resident Assistant for the first time, being involved with the athletic department, and immersing himself in all things MUSIC!

These pictures were taken at a choral concert last fall. The top picture is of him starting off the song  a capella with a solo! I would have been terrified, but he was amazing!

 He has different suits for each of the choirs he participates in. The striped tie is for the all men Statesman group. They are my favorite! The tux was for concert choir.

 I just happened to have a few scraps of mustache paper which looked nice with the red chevron ribbon. The notes and title were cut with my Cricut.

We attended a concert last weekend which was also amazing! I took some pictures, but I'm sure they won't be scrapped for awhile.

 

If you have a kid in college, you understand the emotions when it's time for them to leave again, with all of their earthly belongings. I love having him around, and it's tough to see him go. <sniff> However, he loves the college experience, and I know he thrives there. It's all part of growing up, but I sure do miss him. Here's a layout of pictures we took last fall when he was heading back to BSU.

 

 

Have a great week everyone! Thanks for checking out my blog.

Double layout - "No Shave November"

The men in my family like to show their manliness by growing out their facial hair for "No-Shave November".  My youngest is definitely gifted in the facial hair department. I remember when his face was so soft and smooth, like a baby's bottom...LOL! However, being a young, single, college guy now, he can do what he wants with his facial hair, so he takes full advantage every November....neck hair and all....eeeeeew.

 

Some of the guys at work participated too. I snapped a picture at the end of the month. Thankfully, they all shaved their necks. =)

I made my own mustaches with two different Cricut cartridges...The top and bottom are from Everyday Paper Dolls. These hair pieces look amazingly like mustaches, don't they? The middle one is from the Paisley cartridge (2 paisleys flipped and overlapped). Loving the argyle paper...looks so manly...and just happened to compliment the colors in the photos nicely.

 

My son made silly faces everyday when he took his picture. He really is quite handsome...more so during the other 11 months of the year. =) You'll have to trust me on that.

 

This is a crazy busy time of year, but I will do my best to post more often...Next time with some cute layouts of my sweet grandbaby, rather than unshaven men. =)