My beloved lola Baby passed away on Oct. 31, 2009 as she drowned on the flashflood caused by typhoon Santi. It broke my heart when I received the call and couldn't believe it at first until after I read the news with my own two eyes. I had the opportunity to speak with her a couple of days before this happened and she was very happy then. They were in San Pablo, Laguna, at her half-sister's house, celebrating my mom's 60th birthday. She was proudly telling me they had so much food that she generously paid for. She really loved my mom even when they have lots of disagreements and misunderstandings. Another painful thing was that my lola was in perfect health. Other than arthritis (which is very common for seniors her age) and deteriorating eyesight, she was in tiptop shape. The doctor told her she'd live to be a hundred. But God had other plans. She was called home at the age of 79.

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Another set of digital layouts:


Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague, Katie Pertiet; Font - Justus, Charms BV

Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague and Katie Pertiet; Fonts - Parma Petit, Georgia, Ornament Scrolls

Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague and Katier Pertiet; Word Art - wordle.com; Font - VT Portable Remington (journalling) and You Are Loved (Title)

I've been out of touch again but with good reasons, LOL. I've been so busy scrapbooking - digitally and I'm loving it! I didn't think I'll say this but digital rocks! I've never been this productive - 9 layouts just in the past month (mid-September to mid-October) and an album with 20 layouts plus title and back pages in a month's time (mid-August to mid-September)!

Here are some layouts I'd like to share:



Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague, Katie Pertiet, Trish Jones, KH Mize; Font - Santana Black, Georgia and Shelley Belley (http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/)

Template and Papers - Jessica Sprague; Fonts - Georgia, Polywog (arrows), Inked God, VT Portable Remington, Century Gothic

Template and Papers - Jessica Sprague; Fonts - Broadway, Georgia, Pea Jay, Big Mummy, Pointers and Monkey Love

Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague and Ali Edwards; Fonts - Yukon Gold, Impacted, Pea KT Doodles (www.kevinandamanda.com) and Times New Roman

Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague's Princesa Kit; Fonts - Times New Roman, Laine, LL Rubber Grotesque

New Digital Layouts

Here are my latest layouts for the Beautiful Evidence Album. I only have three more layouts and the cover and back pages to go and I can upload these in Shutterfly to print my photo book!


Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers and Ribbon - Echoes of Asia Kit by Jessica Sprague; Font - VT Portable Remington

Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers and Ribbon - Jessica Sprague and Jan Crowley; Font - VT Portable Remington

Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers and Ribbon - Jan Crowley and Meredith Fenwick; Font - VT Portable Remington

Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers and Ribbon - Jessica Sprague and Katie Pertiet; Font - VT Portable Remington

Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jan Crowley, Jessica Sprague; Michelle Coleman; Font - VT Portable Remington

I brought Kail with me to the library yesterday. While there, he ran towards the children's section and picked a book, then handed it to me borrow. When we were at the counter, he told me "I'll be right back!" and ran back towards the children's section again. After a few minutes, he emerged carrying another book and said "this is for Calix!". I was so proud of Kail because he didn't forget to get one for his baby brother!

Despite their constant bickerings when Kail wouldn't share his toys with Calix, or he would push his little brother aside, or would pinch his little fingers or arms, I know that deep inside, he loves Calix so much.

When Kail goes to school, he would kiss Calix goodbye. As soon as he gets home, he'd ask Calix "did you miss kuya?". When it's Calix's bed time, Kail would kiss him on his cheek and say "goodnight". He'd also run a few errands for his baby brother like throw his dirty diaper away, or get him a fresh diaper or wipes, put his clothes to the laundry.

Calix on the other hand, adores his big brother. He follows him around like a puppy all day. When his kuya is in school, he would run from room to room as if looking for Kail. He probably thinks they're playing hide and seek again. Young as they are, they surely formed this bond with each other that every parent would be so proud of.

Another Day... Another Layout

Here is my page 9 layout for the Beautiful Evidence album. Because I have to go to the office tomorrow, I won't be able to create another layout tonight (bummer!) but I'll catch up whenever I can.

Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jan Crowley, Meredith Fenwick; Fonts - VT Portable Remington, Porcelain (for the initial "A")

US... Right Here, Right Now

This photo was taken today at Clearlake, on our way home from an overnight camping with friends. It is pretty tough to get us all in one photo together since I am behind the camera most of the time. When we do, however, there's always someone doing something else or looking somewhere else. This photo depicts our current life - a very busy one with two highly strung boys. Despite all the chaos, I wouldn't trade this life for anything else in this world.

Credits: Template - Jessica Sprague; Papers - Jessica Sprague, Jan Crowley, Meredith Fenwick, Katie Pertiet; Font - VT Portable Remington