It's My Life – Shakespeare claims "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet!" Kevin and I call our daughter, Alexis, by many names (Alexis, Lu, princess…) but she still wishes for another name. I can remember wishing I had another name as a child. My parents didn't even give me the option of a middle name. (Of …
Mosaic Moments Scrapbooking – Monday June 4
My mother made many quilts over the years. Some of the most cherished included fabric scraps from clothing she made for us. I love the idea of making my "scraps" useful like she did. Mosaic Pages are a great way to use those bits and pieces that are left over from a variety of projects. With just a few small …
Childhood Memories, Childhood Home – Sunday June 3
Childhood Home Our family moved quite a bit; but, the place I associate as my childhood home was the house I lived in from ages five through nine. 10 Memories about My Childhood Home: A recent photo of the house I grew up in. 1. My childhood home was located in Portland, Oregon. 2. It was located …
CraZy RandOm LiFe – Shared Moments – Saturday June 2
Five BIG Shared Moments in my life: 1. September 11, a date shared with my family, with my country, and with the world. 2. June 27, A date Kevin and I shared with each other and with our families (especially with his brother & sister-in-law – it's both of our anniversaries.) 3. August 13, a date I shared with my …
Recipe for a Canning Memory – Friday June 1
Summer Canning My siblings and I dreaded blackberry season – the bushes had thorns and bees hovered everywhere around them. At my mothers insistence, we were right in the middle of them – picking the berries, and hating every minute of it. But, when it came to eating the cobbler, pie, and jam we were ready and willing! My mom …
Happiness is…kind words – Thursday May 31
Happiness is… Kind Words and Kind Deeds Happiness is… 1. Cindy Keller, who said at the beginning of her comment: "Tami, I love your lists!" (Totally made my day.) As have all the sweet comments I've received in prior weeks about Life.in.Lists, Mosaic Moments, and Journella. THANK YOU! It really means a lot to me. 2. Bright Light's and Angels …
It’s My Life – Background Music – Tuesday May 29
It's My Life – Music A few days ago Alexis was watching an old movie (black and white version of Les Miserables.) As the background music began playing I found myself grateful that movies have come so far! Have you ever wondered what your life would sound like as a movie? What song would they play in the background as …
Mosaic Moments Scrapbooking – Memorial Day
In Honor of Memorial Day In honor of the Memorial Day Holiday I am posting one of Kevin's favorite's. A page I created after a visit to the Arlington National Cemetry. Upon arrival at the Arlington National Cemetery a sign is displayed reminding visitors to please conduct themselves with dignity and respect. While we were in the Washington DC area, …
Childhood Memories, Scars – Sunday May 27
Childhood Scars. Do you remember how you got them? 1. Two scars under my chin. I remember getting one of them (bicycle accident.) The other, I was told, came from a fall down the stairs when I was a toddler. 2. Right knee – I put my knee on my sister's glass mouse cage. It broke. 3. Left …
CraZy RandOm LiFe – I am a teacher – Saturday May 26
10 Things I've taught someone else: 1. How to create a photo mosaic. 2. How to use a grid to design scrapbook pages. 3. How to tie shoes. 4. How to read. 5. How to write. 6. How to say a prayer. 7. How to brush & floss. 8. How to make a bed. 9. How to cook: …