Independence Day

One moment from this holiday, celebrating our freedom really stands out to me. It had such an impact, and I wanted to be sure I didn't forget it... so I made it into a scrapbook page. The moment made me want to burst into tears, but I didn't notice that effect on everyone else in the room...so maybe it is an individual reaction. I thank my father for imparting his strong feelings of love of country and appreciation of freedom... I remember fondly the many times over the years, as children, we watched his special slide show presentation "This is My Country" complete with patriotic music and his beautiful photography from around the U.S.A.  Thanks Dad.
Here is the page that I mention. ( you can click on it to make it easier to read.)

 We joined Becky, Justin, and little Ellie for a get-together on the fourth of July. We grilled burgers and had your standard picnic foods. Ellie was so cute in her red-white-blue outfit. She has just started walking and can take several steps before she falls. She was not overly impressed with fireworks. What did we expect, right? This is her first 4th of July, so she needs a 2 page layout for her scrapbook, or at least I thought so. ; )

A Special Book for Ellie

Here is the book that I made for Ellie, and Mommy and Daddy from Ellie's 6 month photo shoot. Isn't she adorable? I also had to make a scrapbook page showing her chubby checks at that time. They aren't that chubby any more... Remember, you can click on photo's to enlarge them.
(and I am still playing catch-up)

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It's about time I update my blog...

So, in the interest of not leaving too big of a gap... I'm adding a few pictures that happened since Priya's last Birthday, which was the last update (before I took this long hiatus from blogging) that is...

 

There were pictures with Santa for the Grandkids. Of course this was Ellie's first Christmas and she didn't mind being held by the Jolly old Elf at all....

on the other hand, the only reason Asha is NOT crying, is because she doesn't know that Santa is standing behind her. ; )

The trip to Oregon that Dean and I took with my parents was wonderful! I had never been to Oregon before {Dean, of course spent most of his childhood there}. Although I have lots of photos from the trip, I have selected just a handful here, in the interest of time... I was thrilled to have a few photos of the whales tail, because standing on that rocking boat and trying to take a picture of the moving whale was not easy!

A Christmas Gift - Shutterfly Book

Here is the Book that I made as a Kumar Family Christmas Gift... as per usual, all elements used were from Designer Digitals. The professional photography is by Andrea at Precious Poses. Here is the link to view the book.

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