First proper scrapping day

It's been a lovely day in every sense of the word today.

The sun has shone, it is mild and we have achieved such a lot.

We were up early to take Nigel's car to get a new windscreen. And then for pretty much the rest of the day I have scrapped. And it has felt good.

I made a digital page for PBP, using a kit by Studio Lalie Designs called Dream Day available HERE I couldn't resist doing a page of Fantastic Mr Fox.

 

 

 I also made my JYC page using this photo of the day

 

 

and I scrapped several paper pages inmcluding this one of our recent trip along the south coast.

Nigel and I are probably the only ones who will appreciate the title. One of our favourite drives in America is along PCH 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) especially the route from Huntington Beach all along to Dana Point and Laguna. It is beautiful. This was a coast road too but not quite PCH 1!

 

I have also almost finished two calendars of our recent Florida trip - one for each of us.

 

Today I am thankful for

• a lovely chilled scrapping day
• a repaired windscreen
• a parcel I was waiting in for arriving.

and finally my page a day calendar page - and I love this one

“I have to work late.” I could hear the stress in my daughter’s voice. “Can you pick up Drake and let him spend a few hours with you?”

I was always glad to spend time with my grandson. “Of course. I’ll go straight from work.”

When I pulled into the driveway of the sitter’s house, I heard Drake before I saw him. He was giggling, peeking through the railing on the porch steps. “Hey, buddy!” I said. With that, he ran down the sidewalk and threw himself into my arms.

Drake had no idea what I had planned for us to do—whether it was sort laundry or take a trip to the
park, whether we would eat at his favorite fast-food restaurant or have grilled cheese at my house. It didn’t matter to him. His joy was in being with me, basking in the presence of his nana.

I thought about that later, when I began my evening prayers. Did I run to God with a list of “give-me’s” and “help-me’s,” or did I approach Him filled with joy at simply being with Him?

I didn’t say much to God that night. I just drew near to Him and waited. Whatever He had planned was just fine with me.

Joy, joy, joy, Father! I fling myself into Your arms … and trust.—MARY LOU CARNEY

 

 

Comments

[Barb in AK]

I'm hoping to get some scrapping done after Christmas Day. But I'd better not hold my breath! LOL!!! :-D

[Val]

Hi Karen, Just to say thank you for the many ups and downs you have shared with us all throughout the year.It's like having a friend who writes to you and you can write back!! I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and lots of time to relax. Take care, Val x

[voile curtains]

I'm expecting to get some scrapping done after Xmas Day.