Friday, August 19, 2011

My Memories Suite v2

 

I received a complimentary copy of the My Memories Suite software.

For those of you not familiar with My Memories, it is a digital scrapbooking software. From the My Memories website:

"My Memories Suite version 2 software is a complete digital scrapbooking solution that provides a powerful set of creative tools and multiple sharing options that no other software can offer. Its intuitive workspace and enhanced time-saving features are perfect for a beginner to build an entire album in minutes, or to empower the design pro to build a scrapbook album masterpiece."

They offer an easy to use digital scrapbooking software that you can use to create beautiful scrapbook pages in just minutes. And sharing your pages is as easy as a click of your mouse. You can build a page from scratch or use one of their many pre-designed templates.

I was able to create this calendar page in under a minute using a free kit, Easy Calendar 2011-12.

The following two pages were made using the 'Design Your Own Album' feature. This allows you to add your own layers to the page, much like traditional paper scrapbooking. Each of the items on the page (other than my own pictures) were included with the software or part of one of the free kits you can download from the My Memories website.

 

 


I think this would make such a cute card!

This is my first time doing digital scrapbooking and I really enjoyed it. This would be a perfect tool for making albums for family members. I don't always have time to sit down and paper scrap individual albums for family members. With this software, I can make one album and have it printed into a separate book for each person.
 

Monday, August 15, 2011

Lake Mary, Arizona

This last weekend we went camping and fishing at Lake Mary, Arizona with some great friends of ours. It was beautiful up there! I feel so blessed to live in an area where we can get to so many beautiful places in less than a two-hour car drive.

Lake Mary, Arizona

The boat really wore out my littlest one. (I am just grateful she took a nap, or it would have been a REALLY long day for the rest of us!) It is hard to sleep with the life vest on, but we managed to get her to go down.



Up from her nap and ready for boating!


My hubby caught the first fish of the day! 


Meet Mr. Pike - he had scary teeth.


The grand total of fish caught was 2 (and my hubby caught them both). Not the best day for fishing, but the best day for fun!

My little guy was super excited about fishing!


The weather threatened rain all weekend, but we ended up with only a few sprinkles. We were blessed by this beautiful rainbow. (We did, however, get poured on as we made our way out of camp).


Can you say, dirty? This is what camping is all about.


We love to be outdoors as a family and we are trying to squeeze in some fun before the end of summer. (Although I am secretly looking forward to the fall, my favorite time of year).