Summer has ended with the sound of school bells. Classes have started, my students groan and secretly so do I. The alarm goes off so early now after several weeks of late nights and later mornings. The cool crisp air greets me each morning, leaving a covering of dew across the lawn. I know it won't be long until there really will be a layer of frost on the pumpkins. This season passes so quickly and each morning brings a new layer of color to enjoy. Fall reminds me to slow down and enjoy the beauty around me, a time for hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a good book. I love this time of year.

A New School Year

It is a new school year and it comes with a glitch. Derrell has been watching our grandbabies the past 2 years while Bev and I work down in Belle Plaine at the school there. This summer he started a new job and for a few weeks he has been working 12 hour shifts. The end date was supposed to be this Friday-NOT! So now what? We hope some creative scheduling will let everyone work, everyone get their sleep and will keep the babies safe and happy. I hope this isn't the beginning of a long year!

always learning

The past 4 week I have been taking a class with Jessica Sprague online. It was over digital scrapbooking. It is so much fun to do. I really love all the freebies that are available on the blogsites and web pages. The next class is this summer and I plan to sign up for that one too. I will always love the feel of paper and will never give that up but this is fun for now. I can also share pictures easily with my friends like you! enjoy the new pics

Make a free ecard - it's easy!

March has become a Lion!

It is so cold here and the poor birds are trying to keep warm and build their nest. Spring break starts soon and we may need snowboots! I try not to complain too much but we need warmth. I started an online class that teaches how to use Photoshop Elements to digital scrapbook. I have had fun this first week and feel successful. Here are my first 2 layouts. Most of the background was ready for us but in the days to come I will learn how to piece it together. I will never leave the physical world of scrapbooking! I love the products too much but new is good and it keeps a person young -at least that is what I've been told : )