Saturday, July 28, 2007

All About Eve Challenge #3 - Escape

Ah... I just LOVE the challenges at the "All About Eve" blog!

"What is that one place or one thing that makes you forget everything? Is it a trip abroad or in your mind? A chick flick? Shopping? Scrapbooking? That perfect piece of pie? Everyone has that one thing or that one place that makes everything else disappear. Tell us about it."

My take is a bit different. As I was looking through photos I came across the one I used here on my layout. It shows my girls walking ahead of me, just a little further than they usually do. It made me think about their journey to independence and how their confidence builds a little more every day.


My journaling reads as follows:
"Watching the two of you becoming a little more independent each day brings my heart to a peaceful ESCAPE from normal mommy woes and wonders. Seeing you encourage each other to explore a little further brings me bittersweet joy. You're growing up so quickly right before my eyes and I'm so very proud of you both!"





14 comments:

Cheryl Wray said...

That is just BEAUTIFUL!!! The layout design is wonderful and that photo is priceless! Great job!

Laura S. said...

awesome photo & love the white pen work....you rawk girlfriend!!!

Laura

Je@net said...

Just love your take on this challenge Gabi!!
Great LO design and what a sweet picture!

Artful Creations by Tracie said...

Awe how sweet!! Very cute layout indeed and you are such a great mommy! It's funny because I was just thinking about how my boys are really helping each other grow and become young men as I watch them from afar. It's very humbling.

Nathalie Kalbach said...

such a beautiful photo and gorgeous layout! Love it!!! Danke für Deinen KOmmentar auf meinem Blog :-)

Unknown said...

Love the layout! Great 'twist' on the challenge, love it!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and your kind words :)
Hope the weekend is a fun one

Loreluca said...

That is one BREATHTAKING picture, Gabz! The Layout is gorgeous, the emotions it inspires are just so sweet... LOVE IT!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous LO Gabi! Love the colors and your journaling and that photo are *magic* together! :-)

Anonymous said...

Wow girlers, you are profound! lol

Beautiful layout as usual. You are so my scrapping hero! I can't begin to tell you how many layouts of yours I have in my Gabi file to copy!

You rock baby!

Paula J Atkinson said...

Cool page. Love the photo.

denean said...

Great layout - LOVE the pic!

Charlotte said...

I really love your take on the challenge! Great pic. and wonderful colors!
A BEAUTIFUL PAGE!!

~Charlotte in Denmark~

lauren bergold said...

that is FAB to look at *and* an amazing take on that challenge. WOW!

(oh yeah, but mostly i came to say THANK YOU for your help!) :)

Debbie said...

This is sooooo sweet Gabi! And think what a treasure this will be for them when they grow up. Your wishes for them. Brings a tear to my eye!