It's been a long time!

I have so much to post about and it has been so long since I've posted I'm not sure where to start! I guess I'll start with my last layout's I've done and then figure out where I'm at after that!

SAS Designs has released 2 great kits over the past couple of weeks. First was TRUE - which I absolutely loved. It had a lot of fun colors and embellishments to work with. The second kit was Little Star - which had a lot of great embellishments for all of those baby pics you need to scrap. You can grab both kits at bits2kits.com.

Precious Memories

I used PSE and Little Star Kit

I couldn't resist finding pics of both of the kids at the hospital and comparing. What do you think are they related?

Perfect Moment

I used PSE, TRUE kit, and photograph is by SWEETimages Photography

We just recently had some family pictures taken and Mindy was so great to work with - thanks Mindy!

National Digital Scrapbook Day

There are so many great sales and events going on all over and that includes here! I am so excited to *SHARE* some freebies with you and some new designs from SAS Designs. As the first stop in the blog train for all of you MMS addicts I hope you can figure out what word I am supposed to *SHARE* with you. Don't forget to collect all of the words to make the phrase for some great discounts and giveaways! For anyone still considering digi-scrapping - finish the train and enter your name in the drawing because we are giving away some free software!

Before I get to the freebies I wanted to share with you SAS Designs Grab Bag that she did for NDSD at bits2kits.com. It is an amazing deal - 3 wonderful mini kits for $1. Here are a few lo's I made with the grab bag.

First Time - created in MMS with Giving Thanks by SAS Designs

Pure Joy - created in MMS with Giving Thanks by SAS Designs

My Name - created in PSE with Be Happy by SAS Designs

The Hair Cut - created in PSE with Little Gem by SAS Designs

All three of the kits above are in this grab bag!

Also, bits2kits.com and SAS Designs are having their own blog train. Click here to check out her blog and the stops for their train. SAS was awesome to put together a mini kit and I put together some wordart for you to enjoy!

Click Here for SAS Designs Freebie

Click Here for Wordart Freebie

For everyone following the MMS Blog Train your next stop is at Beth's place. Don't for get to look for her word and keep them in order to complete the phrase. Email the phrase to Lisa (lisaj@mymemoriessuite.com)

when your done and you'll be entered in a drawing for goodies.

Here is the link to Beth's Blog

Happy Scrapping and have a great NDSD!

Brooke :)

p.s. if anyone gets lost here are the stops for the train:

Start

1st stop - your here

2nd stop

3rd stop

4th stop

5th stop

I'm Dreaming by SAS Designs

I have so much to scrap and share after this week of festivities - I just have to get more organized. Here are a couple of lo's I did last week with SAS Designs newest kit - I'm Dreaming. These were family pictures that we had done with the Free side of the family back in December of last year (2008). I love the picture of Grandma and Grandpa with all of the great grandkids.

Simple Pleasures

Today SAS Designs released a new kit - Simple Pleasures. It has some great elements and fun colors. It is an exclusive kit for ACOT (acherryontop.com). For my layouts I used pictures of Ellie - Sam seems to be avoiding me lately whenever I have my camera out! :)

created in PSE

Ellie finally decided she was going to try on her tutu and not scream the entire time it was on. She had a lot of fun 'twirling'. I don't know where my little 'girly' girl came from. :)

created in MMS

I have scrapped on to these pictures before but I was never totally happy with the lo so I had to do it again. My kids love Grandma Donna and are always so excited to see her. We love you Grandma Donna!

New Day from SAS Designs

Saturday SAS Designs released a new kit - New Day. It has a lot of fun soft colors and some great elements. This was a LO I did of the kids after Sam had a Zoo day at school. He came home with his elephant mask and Ellie insisted that she had to have one too. Mom's not as creative as the teachers. We had also gone to the Zoo recently and were able to get a picture of the new baby elephant - so cute!

Created LO in PSE

New Day by SAS Designs

Road Trip from SAS Designs

So I totally feel like I'm running around with my head cut-off this week. When I saw what Sarah had designed for this week it made me wish that we had taken more road trips this summer - but kind of hard with a 2 and 4 year old! So I took some pictures of when we went to St. George with the Ogden's and raced go carts at Fiesta Fun. I wasn't sure if Jo and Naomi where liking it during the race but they all said they had a great time when they were done. Of course, Sam thought it was the coolest thing he'd done all weekend - he has no fear!

Fiesta Fun

Created in PSE with Road Trip by SAS Designs

A Witches Brew by SAS Designs

I feel like I've been running around with my head cut-off all week. So I was only able to get 1 lo done this week with SAS Designs new kit A Witches Brew. However, that's ok because I'll be able to use it at the end of the month. :) The kit has a lot of deep, bold, 'scary' colors and elements - it's great.

This is the kids from Halloween last year. They loved it. Ellie didn't bother her costume all night and Sam wouldn't take his off. However, this year I have a feeling I won't be able to get Ellie to wear hers - she has a mind of her own now! Sam has already started crying everyday because it's not Halloween - next year decorations don't come out until the day before! :)

Spooktacular

Credits: 'A Witches Brew' by SAS Designs

created in MMS

Discount Extended!

I am really excited because I just found out that MMS is going to extend the additional 10% off through the 31st of October. The new promo code that is good today through the 31st of October is Halloween10OFF. So if you link off my page you get 25% off plus the 10% off promo which is a total of 35% off! If you've never tried digi-scrapping this is a great opportunity to try it out and see if you like it. Let me know if you have any questions!

Down in the Woods by SAS Designs

Hi everyone we are going out of town this weekend so I figured I'd better post before we left. This week SAS Designs is releasing a great kit called Down in the Woods. It has a lot of great soft colors that I thought would be great for an 'extraction' LO so I gave it a try. I'll tell you what - it's not as easy as you'd think - trying to create a fantasy world. Let's just say I don't think I'll be doing a lot of 'extraction' LO's anytime soon. :) You can grab the kit at bits2kits.com on Friday.

Ellie is getting so much personality - she is so fun. She isn't going to be my sweet baby for long!

Credits: Down in the Woods by SAS Designs

alphabet and wordart by Taylormade Designs

Created in PSE

These girls are going to have so much fun when they get a little older. They are so close in age it's going to be crazy drama!

Credits: Down in the Woods by SAS Designs

Created in PSE

Simple and Fast - Wheeler Farm

I am always trying to catch up on older pictures that I need to scrap - partly because I like scrapping my newer ones first! So I decided I would do a page in 10 minutes with MMS to show everyone how fast and easy it can be (even without using a template). I know - this means I really shouldn't have any excuses of why I'm not caught up but that's life, right! :)

Wheeler Farm

Credits: Whoo Loves My Boy pack by Meredith Cardall

Font: Lettering Delights Remington Portable

Created in MMS.

One Week Left

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that you only have until September 30th to get an additional 10% off the MMS software. So you get the normal 25% plus 10% for a total of 35% off MMS! Use the promo code B2S10OFF. Just click the link on the side of the page!

The Witches at Gardner's Village

I've been trying to go through old pictures and catch up on the ones I've missed and I found the Witches from 2007. I love going to Gardner's Village and seeing the Witches with the kids. I felt so bad that we didn't do it last year so this year for sure! If anyone wants to go let me know and we can make a playdate out of it. :D

LO to return at a later date :)

I had to remove it because it is being published in Scrapbook News and Review's October editions.

Nature's Garden from SAS Designs

Hi all, it's Friday again (thank goodness) and so here is the latest kit from SAS Designs - Nature's Garden. Check it out at bits2kits.com. It is wonderful for all of your summer pictures. I created both LO's in PSE. My favorite is the first LO of Drew and Ellie walking at the cabin - Nature Walk. The second is the beaver dam we found up by the cabin - it's really cool.

Nature's Garden Preview

Nature Walk

The Beaver Dam

Sam's First Day of School

I can't believe how big my little guy is getting. He started his second year of preschool at the end of August and loves it!

I created this LO in MMS.

Credits: School Memories kit by Story Rock, font - Red Hatter's Hand from Lettering Delight, Alphabet - Cut It from Lettering Delight, Sprinkles from Taylormade Designs.

PCPP

Last weekend was so much fun! Drew had his big race in Park City and did awesome. He took 34th overall and 6th in his division. Out of 170 racers including pro's he stuck to his plan and did great. I had so much fun volunteering - I would for sure do it again. I created a LO in the previous post with some of his race pics. We are so proud of you Drew!

Lilac Grass

I'm going to act as if it is Friday already - since it's already pretty late! :) SAS Designs has another amazing kit that she is releasing Friday September 11 at bits2kits.com. Go check it out - it has a lot of great embellishments. I created the first LO in PSE and the second LO in MMS. I've talked to many of you about the two different programs and you can use any kit you want in either one.

New Kit from SAS Designs!

Hey everyone - Drew has his big race this weekend so I'm doing my sneak peek of SAS Designs new kit today. It will be released Sunday September 6th at bits2kits.com. It is a wonderful kit for fall. I knew exactly what pictures I wanted to scrap when I saw the kit. For those of you who don't know yet - my cute big brother asked his girlfriend, Zale, to marry him!!!! Yeah - we love Zale and Conner so much and are so excited to have them part of the family! Congrats again big brother! Love Ya!

There are tons of possibilities with this kit - go check it out.

Here is a free quickpage I designed with the kit. Enjoy!

Click Here to download file.

MMS Software Discount!

I've been telling many of you that you should start digi-scrapping and now is a great time to buy software. Now through September 30th you can enter in the promo code B2S10OFF and receive an additional 10% off. So if you click on the MMS link from my blog you get 25% off and then by adding the code you get an additional 10%. If you ever have any questions don't hesitate to ask. :)

Exciting News!

Well this is exciting news for me! I have been added to the SAS Designs Creative Team. I am very excited to work with the team and with all of her wonderful designs. Here are a couple of layouts I put together with some of the SAS Design products. You can check out the entire shop here.

I created this layout in PSE with the Boys kit from SAS Designs

I created this layout in PSE with the Fading Summer kit from SAS Designs that will be released Friday August 28th at B2K.

My Little Nature Bug

Ellie is so funny. She has so much personality and attitude now I can't even handle it. She loves everything outside and going on walks. If you don't take her she breaks down in tears and has a tantrum until you take her. I hope this is just a stage!

I created this layout in PSE with the Nature Nut kit by Angela Woo and Fancy Swirls by Sweet Genevieve.

Sam Turned 4

This month has been so crazy! We've been out of town and busy with family - I haven't even had a chance to sit and scrap for awhile. I'm going to have to sit down and update the blog with everything! :)

During the month it was my little guys birthday - I can't believe Sam is 4!!!! His Nana JoJo has already taught him how to turn his birthday into a week celebration. Sam we love you so much and I can't imagine my life without you. Thank you for always making me smile.

Created these layouts in MMS with the Magical Memories kit from the Ette's and Company.

Created these layouts in MMS with the Zoofari kit by StoryRock.

Created this layout in MMS with the Magical Memories kit by the Ette's and Company.

Red Butte Gardens

We had an amazing time at the garden with Silvia and Di. The kids loved the fountains and running through the children's garden. We are definitely going again soon. Thanks Di for the invite! :)

This LO was created in PSE with the Tranquility kit by Karah Fredricks and Taylormade-Designs Fading Emotions.