Only a Scrapper

Would have taken this photo....I couldn't help it...it spoke volumns to me. They are so well prepared at the Missionary Training Center....even down to having kleenex handy. At that moment I knew he was in good hands and they would take good care of my son. As silly as it may have seemed I had to take a picture of it....I am sure it will find a place on a scrapbook page some where.

It's Done!

As of about 1:30 day before yesterday, Jeremy is officially a full time missionary. We had a wonderful three days in Utah seeing friends, visiting sights and ending with dropping Jeremy at the Missionary Training Center. I am so proud of him and I miss him so much! I know that will get better with time...for now here are a few pictures from our trip. From top to bottom, the first one is of the three of us at the MTC, the second photo is Jeremy with our friends adorable baby boy. The next photo is the three guys and the last photo is the sunset on Tuesday night. Jeremy and I had fun taking lots of photos out the window of our hotel room....it will be a cherished memory for sure.

Bittersweet

There is simply no other way to describe the past few days. It has been an emotional roller coaster that isn't quite over yet. Jeremy is leaving on his mission. I am absolutely THRILLED that he has chosen to go. I am so PROUD of him and yet the thought of not having him around all the time is just breaking my heart. For the past few days we have been surrounded by friends and family. We have had a blast...but now it's down to the nitty gritty....he goes to the Missionary Training Center on Wednesday. We leave tomorrow morning spend a couple of days together in Salt Lake and Provo and then I will get one last hug and kiss and he will be gone for two years.

I am trying desperately to strengthen myself for having to leave him...but I fear I am going to be a mess on the plane trip home. I think perhaps I now know just a small portion of what his birthmother felt that day she left the hospital empty handed as we adopted him and brought him into our lives. I will be forever grateful to her for the sacrifice she made so that we could start a family.

As we embark on this new phase in our lives I thought I would share a few fun photos from the last few days.

Linda's Visit

It was so awesome to have Linda here to visit. We had a great time being the

"Birthday Princesses"....even with me having to work while she was here. We were still able to get in several scrappy shopping trips. Linda got 20 layouts done (WOW) I managed to get a few done you...so I was happy. This is my favorite one....Linda and I were goofing around for the camera and Jeremy caught the essense of the happiness I was feeling at that moment..........it just makes me smile.

I just had to post...

This layout! I so love this photo of Jeremy....the concept of an all white layout I saw on a website somewhere and decided I would try it. It was so fun to really think outside of the box. As the time grows shorter and shorter until he leaves I am trying to cherish every moment with him.

I'm So Excited!

For the past 6 weeks I have been participating in Project Design Team over at Scrapbookdeals4u. They announced the winners today and lo and behold I WON!!! I am so excited to be part of this wonderful up and coming site. I am honored to be rubbing shoulders with some very talented ladies! Here are a few of my recent contest entries.

A Busy Day

We had a great time yesterday with family attending the Newport Beach temple. It was so nice to have Sandi, Gary AND Cliff's Mom with us.It was Jeremy's first time to attend. I think he was a bit overwhelmed but that is certainly to be expected. Jason took some great photos while we were in the session and then we got some family shots after we came out.

I am looking forward to Mother's Day tomorrow as my boys will spoil me and I so love that. I am looking forward to scrapping and maybe taking a nap. ;) For now tho it's time to get ready for work.