Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 22, Family Edition #5 NASCAR 2007

Something you should know about me. I have loved NASCAR for a long time. So much that I even named our pets after race tracks. Our first dog, I named her Daytona. Why??? Because I thought you looked like the backstretch at Daytona after the big one, all black with some white and brown. Our cat is named Talladega, because he has some stripes. Our third dog is named Cartwright. How does that relate to Texas Motor Speedway? The big screen they show the race on is called Big Hoss and we actually call our dog Hoss. And our newest addition to our canine family is Dixie. There is actually a Dixie Racetrack in Georgia, so that is close enough to racing for us. Now, on with the story for today’s scrapbook page.

For Christmas, 2006, I gave my kids tickets to the NASCAR Busch race. My daughter couldn’t go so her oldest daughter took her place!

It was cold but still an exciting time. I was so happy my oldest son was able to make it! We had a great time. One of these days, we might go to another one. Over the years, there have been a lot of changes in the way the races are run. I’m not saying they are good or bad. I’m just not a fan of them. Don’t get me wrong. I do still love a good race! It’s just that the drivers I followed in the beginning are no longer racing. So, travel opportunities are more of a priority than going to races

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 19, Galveston 2012 No. 6, Evening in Galveston.

It seems only appropriate after the walking, driving, in and out of the car, that we did it would be appropriate for us to go in search of a place to eat. The dining options in Galveston are endless. The variety ranges from fast food to fine dining. It all depends on what you want at any given time. Today we decided to have a late lunch, early dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack. It’s nothing special but definitely hit the spot. Of course, our travel mascot Fernando deFrog Cruise had to have a cocktail!

A walk along Seawall Boulevard was required after eating. Obviously I was on my way to my favorite shopping spot on Seawall! Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures inside Murdochs but maybe on another trip to Galveston, I will.

Our evening ended with a beautiful sunset outside the condo.

We didn’t know how the evening/night would end, but it ended suddenly. While we were relaxing, we received a frantic call from our granddaughter, Jennifer. My mom fell in the bathroom and she did not know what to do. Jennifer was scared as I’m sure anyone would be at that age (13). We immediately packed up and headed back home. I think we made it to the hospital in record time! Luckily, there were no serious injuries and the cause of the fall was determined to be from a seizure and a small stroke.

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 18, Galveston 2012 No. 5, Some Beautiful Houses

While on our trek to find the tree sculptures, we saw some beautiful house. I thought I should share a few with you.

The Frederich-Erhard House, a historical home we saw. It is beautiful.

Another beautiful house. Just look at the details. Definitely very grand. Vibrant colors. But I can’t get over the details!

Two more houses that really caught my eye. I just love the colors.

The houses have stood against hurricanes and the floods they bring. Most of the house we saw had signs near the front door showing where the flood waters came to on the house.

I think we might be getting a little hungry now so please come back to see what we get into next!

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 17, Galveston 2012 No. 4, Tree Sculptures part 2.

Continuing on our tree sculpture journey.

“Geisha” located at 1717 Ball Street. Artist: Jim Phillips.

“Sister Angels” located at 1717 Ball Street. Artist: Dayle Lewis.

“Tin Man and Toto” located at 1702 Winnie. Artist: Jim Phillips.

“Grandmother Reading To Her Grandchildren” located at 1723 Winnie. Artist: Earl Jones.

“Monument to Galveston Trees” located at 1028 Winnie. Artist: Jim Phillips.

“Mermaid Holding Clam Shell” located at 1408 Church Street. Artist: Dayle Lewis.

“Pelican Sitting On Piling” located at 1618 Church Street. Artist: Dayle Lewis.

There are still so many more I will need to find and I am happy to do that on our next extended trip to Galveston.

We did some some beautiful houses while we were on our tree sculpture adventure. I will share those scrapbook pages in the next installment.

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 14, Galveston 2012 No. 1

It’s time for me to put together scrapbook pages for a weekend getaway we took in 2012. We like going to Galveston. It’s somewhat east to get to from our house as long as we manage to avoid the traffic in Houston. That is definitely the worse part of going to Galveston… Houston traffic and Houston road construction. It’s never ending much like I-35!!!

On this trip, it was my husband, our son Dawson, and our traveling frog mascots. Luckily they didn’t get out too much. We used bonus time with our SilverLeaf timeshare so we had a place to stay and didn’t have to worry about where we would be eating. We typically eat at the condo so we always stop at WalMart to pick up the necessary items as we are driving in. Every morning starts the same way… coffee on the balcony.

On this day, we decided to make our way to SeaWolf Park. It is so nice there. Lots to see and explore. I like watching the ships as they pass by. And sometimes, I have even spotted dolphins playing. But not this time.

To be continued

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 12, Family Edition #4

Since I am obviously making scrapbook pages from old photo’s, I have found another artwork/photo to include in a scrapbook page.

Finding the perfect sketch, paper, and alpha stickers was easy and the page came together in about 15 minutes. It took longer to adhere the alpha stickers than anything else.

I am so happy I have decided to use sketches to scrap my mountain of old photos. Everyday I feel like I have accomplished something!!!

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 11, Family Edition #3

COVID had a way of changes things especially for school kids. My grandson, Weston, was in the first grade when things started to change. He went from being in a classroom with his friends to being at home with his family. One of his assignments was to send a letter or artwork to a family member. He worked real hard on this assignment making sure to send things out. I was thrilled when I received my in the mail!!!

I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with my picture he so lovingly made for me, but I knew i didn’t want it to get lost in a box somewhere. I found a sketch in 525 NEW AND INSPIRING SCRAPBOOKING SKETCHES that works perfect for my needs. Now, the picture he drew for me will now be in a family scrapbook album.

So something good did happen for me in 2020!

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 10, Family Edition #2

I am so proud of my granddaughter, Victoria. She finished her high school career on November 11th, 2020!!! Months ahead of her classmates!!!! Although the graduation isn’t until sometime in May or June, she is done!!! Her future is as bright as she wants it to be. I’m sure she will thrive in whatever direction she chooses to go in.

I love you Victoria!!!!

Telling Our Story One Scrapbook Page At A Time – Installment 9, Family Edition #1

Family is everything. Family is always there for us in times of joy and sadness. I am like everyone else. I’m proud of my family. I love my family.

Today I want to share a scrapbook page I made today. The photos are of my grandson Weston, my granddaughter Victoria, and my daughter, Kimmie. They give me joy. But in this picture, I am most proud of my daughter. She is a certified teacher currently working as a teacher assistant for special ed children. She worked real hard to get her degree and then to test for the teaching certificate. She is proof that if you work hard toward your goal, you can achieve it.

I must admit, I never knew that when the kids are having their school pictures made, they also take pictures of the teachers/teacher assistants!!!!

I can’t decide what I want to do for tomorrows scrapbook page adventure. I will either being doing one scrapbook page about my middle granddaughters senior picture or possibly our 2010 Galveston quick trip that was cut short. I guess we shall all see what tomorrow brings.