Spring is in the air...

It is 51 degrees here in Michigan, and I want to put my sandals on. Seriously. After months and months of snow, I get Spring Fever when the mercury manages to climb past 45 degrees. Sad, I know. The funny part is, I am not an "outdoorsy" kind of gal. I prefer to cuddle up with a book and a pot of coffee, cozy fireplace, and a supply of chocolate nearby. It is absolutely delightful - for the first three months. But by February...

Lush landscapes and festoons of flowers are what I want :)

You make me smile...

I say this all the time to Johnny, my little boy. He makes me smile with the silly things he says and does. He always has some contraption he wants to make, a game to play, a story to act out, or a costume party for us to attend instead of taking a nap!

This idea, along with some of the altered art and found items I have been playing with lately, were the inspiration for my latest layout. While done in pinks, and more suitable for a little girl, I loved how the title worked out with the game pieces and various flowers...