PageMaps | May, all stars...

Hello and happy May!

This months PageMaps layout is not your conventional "Mother's day" layout. As I was looking for pictures to create with the sketch, these images jumped out to me the most. My little ones candid approach to making the most of our outing brought back so many fond memories. I can never get enough of all the fun things we did together during our road trip to Stamford, CT and NYC. Moments like this don't come too often, but when they do, the kids and I take advantage of opportunities brought our way.

I was drawn to the stars placement on this months sketch. I grabbed my star punch and quickly put my layout together. I used a mix of colorful pattern papers, which cohesively complimented my photos color pallet. I kept the layout simple using strips of 6x1" strips to frame and set the background foundation. Everything else just feel perfectly into place.

Once again, thanks so much for stopping by... hope you're creatively inspired to document those special "moments" about being a mom.

xo, Cindy

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the weekend...

hello...

hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday!

i managed to keep myself busy spending breakfast out with my two bff's at Mimi's Cafe. we indulged in sparkling cocktails and delicious breakfast... there were no counting calories what so ever! we even managed to hog up the parking lot to snap a few selfies with a few spectators watching how silly we were, ha!

      (not the best picture as far as background & graininess, but it works)

afterwards, i did a little shopping, headed home to two flower bouquets from my little cuties and cards. each of them were given a chore to do for me today, Corinne was to unload the dishwasher and Tyler clean their bathroom (the bathroom cleaning didn't go over too well, but that will all change, ha) anyway, it was nice to not have to do anything around the house & cook. we all headed out to Crave for some frozen yogurt and a few hours later we ended enjoyed dinner & entertainment at the Japanese Steak House. after dinner, i headed off to see Oblivion. the movie wasn't too bad. just wish it had shared a few more details they i couldn't figure out. nice to not have a child sit on my lap or share popcorn. definitely peaceful, to me. i know many think it's the weirdest thing going to see a movie alone. i only do it on Mother's Day and it's always nice to do something alone that you normally wouldn't do otherwise.

anyway, a day later, i have Mother's Day card i created for the Lily Bee blog last week. you can see closeups and read about it here....

Smooches!