Bonnie Ballentine

2 hours ago, Julie Magerka said:

Life was getting in the way. But I'm coming back. 

"Real" life has a way of doing that, Julie! Welcome back!

6 hours ago, Cristina said:

Bonnie, this template is perfect for showcasing all tournament participants. It’s a beautiful layout for keeping the memories of these moments.

Thank you, Cristina. These folks are my "gang". Love them all.

On 6/8/2025 at 7:42 AM, Corrie Kinkel said:

Very nice Bonnie and such a layout can easily be made into a double page as you have shown here. Sound like an interesting group, and it made me wish for more time to do all the things I like.

Thank you, Corrie. There never seems to be enough time. 

I found a new to me group on FB, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine's Sketchy Group. They offer a sketch each month.

I used the April sketch and flipped it to create a double page.

C = contractions

"Willow Poppy", born prematurely, is here and thriving. Her "real" name is Matilda, AKA, Tilly.

A = Amniotic fluid

Thank you, Michele. The "legend" I am searching for also includes the heart shapped leaves and the red stain at the point of the heart.

Ann, the Dogwood quote is the Legend of the Dogwood. I first saw it years ago on a postcard. I'm pretty sure you can find it via Google. There's a legend of the Redbud tree but I haven't been able to find it. 

I would love a yard like that also, Michele. 

I find lots of wildflowers in my yard. I have lots of layouts about them. Here are a few:

I use Thumbnail Handler. It still works.

4 hours ago, Corrie Kinkel said:

It looks you had so much fun that day!

Yes we did, Corrie!

2 years ago we visited the NC Zoo to celebrate Judy's birthday. What a fun day!

Chantahlia digital scrapbook template # 364.

My cat, Poppy, loves grass. I have to find the very tender shoots but it soon became evident that she would do anything for grass. I taught her to sit, shake hands, sit up, high five and ring a bell on command...all for grass.

My cat, Penny, was jealous of the attention and treats Poppy was receiving. She learned the tricks by watching Poppy. Now I have 2 cats who will do tricks on command.

D = discolored

B = brittle

10 hours ago, Jeni Simpson said:

Are you all eating worms out of the Tequila bottles? I don't see plates of food on those tables  

Food was on the way!

Day 6, Diamond template. Ann and Maryann came to the beach with friends where they spent the entire weekend being royalty. During our weekend, they were pickleball queens.

Day 7

Of course, a girl has got to eat.

Day 6

Day 5

Day 4 We were at the beach 3 days + 2 travel days. I did the entire workshop from those photos + the sketch challenge.