Monday, July 13, 2009

Summer photos...

I have not done a lot of scrapping over the last week or so...but I have been taking lots of pictures. Dixie Pieces is having fun with the SENSE-ational Summer Contest kickoff...I thought I would play along with the "post 10 summer pictures" challenge.

This weekend Jack had a horse show. He has spent a ton of time with my Mom over the last few weeks riding and getting quality time with her. He even has a new pony! They did great over the weekend especially since his new pony, Ebony's Ghost has never been shown before.

They came away with 3 ribbons and lots of smiles!

Mom, Jack and Ghost...

He always looks so serious when he shows!

Trotting away...

We went to visit my brother and his family this week and had a great visit. Lunch, visiting with my nieces and blueberry picking were a great way to spend the day.
Nick swinging A...

Maya going so high on the swings.

Gabi found this cluster of caterpillars...Yuck!

Josh picking blueberries...

Jack strolling through the blueberry bushes.

My brother waving "Hi". He is recovering from shoulder surgery right now. Too many year of wrestling, coaching and lifting have caught up to him. Poor guy!

Nick through the berry bushes...

Well, I guess I should post at least one layout.
Here is a layout using 3 journaling spots from Creative Chaos Etsy...I so love Jenn's goodies!

A detail shot...

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope your having a great summer!

26 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Wowwwwwwwwwww!!!! I loveeeeeeee those photos....congrats on the 3 ribbon wins...and those photos of visiting your brother are WONDERFUL...I truly thought the "cluster-o-bugs" was a flower at first...LOL! :):):):):):):):):):)

Lynette Jacobs said...

Great photos Mimi...I love summer.
Cold winter weather has set in down here in our town...I wish I was a bear that could hibernate through the winters:)

Lisa said...

Not only are you an amazing scrapper, but your photography skills ROCK! Loved, loved, loved the photos! Congrats to Jack and Ebony's Ghost! And your mom is such a beautiful lady! Doesn't surprise me given your good looks! Love you LO, girl! Enjoy the rest of your summer. It will be over way too soon, I'm afraid! :)

Linda Beeson said...

I love the photos of your son on the horse, he really looks like he takes this seriously and that he does a great job.

ellen s. said...

fab photos. love the one of your hubby through the trees! cool layout, too! love it

Holly said...

Love all your photos, Mimi! And, congrats to you little man on all of his ribbon-winnings! Glad you're having a fun-filled summer so far. :0)

vtpuggirl said...

Love your layout! Those red alphas are awesome!

Tracey Taylor said...

These are some fantastic shots!!!!

Lucy Edson said...

Great action shots - looks like the kids are having a great summer!

Love the grid format on your layout - so clean and wonderful with those photos!

Andrea Amu said...

Great photos!
He looks sooo proud on his Horse!

Love the layout too! :)

Deana said...

GORGEOUS photos, especially of your son on his horse!

♥ that adorable LO! :-)

Mary Jo said...

Such beautiful photos!!! =) Congratulations!

Jocelyn said...

What wonderful photos...I just adore your pics and wow 3 ribbons...how awesome.....Love the LO, always adore your work!!! Have a great week!!! :)

cinnibonbon said...

Congrats on those ribbons...I just love the name GHOST...as usual I love your pictures too!! Seems like lots of fun.

Have a great week.

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Great photos! Cute layout! I love all the American Crafts!

Jenneke said...

GReAt photo's of a happy family!!! Always fun to see!!!
LOVE your layout!!!!
Did you see the sneak peeks on Bella???? WOW, I adore them!!!! Can't wait to play with that gorgeous papers!!!!
Enjoy your summer!

Velta said...

Layout....Great...pictures of your family...Best Ever!!!

Melanie H said...

Congratulations to Jack on the ribbons, he does look very serious and determined when showing.

I love all of the photos but that one of Gabi is stunning. The way she is blurred and the close up of the caterpillars is wonderful.

Lastly, beautiful layout. I love the photos you used.

Christiane said...

fab shots and layout!! enjoy your summer too!! :))

Claude said...

I can't tell you how much I love this layout!

Kristii said...

Absolutely amazing photos and I totally love your layout!!! Awesome!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Melonie said...

Beautiful shots Mimi! Jack's new pony is adorable. Love the look of concentration on his face. SO cute. Glad you are having a fun summer. Hope your weekend is good too!

Fink said...

Congrats to him and his new pony!!!! How awesome for him! I just love all the family photos!

SALTZWORKS said...

FABULOUS LO's!!! I'm going to have to use these ideas for all those vacation photos I have of Boston - not a small town, but lots of cool buildings :)

Elizabeth said...

Mimi your layout is gorgeous as is your photos! I love the angle you took for a lot of your photos too!

Have a really great week!

Staci Taylor said...

Oooh, love the clean lines of that LO, mimi! And I adore seeing your photos - looks like you guys are having lots of fun this summer! Big congrats on the Pebbles inc and Bella toots!!