I have many childhood memories of camping with my family. I don't remember much about the places. It's the family time I remember the most. It's our family (and sometimes our camping friends) around the campfire. It's becoming friends with siblings or we would be really bored! It's the ridiculous song that my brother, sister, and I made up and used to sing when we were almost home (I'm not sure if my parents liked the song as much as we did. LOL!)
This was fun to make. It was a trip down memory lane! My brother and sister have carried on the tradition with their families. I have to admit that I am jealous of that from time to time. But every family is unique just as every person is unique. Camping just isn't very relaxing for a son who is challenged with cerebral palsy and high functioning autism. We find other things that are fun. Being blessed with a child who is here by a miracle is much more satisfying than camping.
I had so many ideas running through my head for this challenge. I've been meaning to get back to scrapbooking and my wedding certainly is a favorite summer memory. Six years later, I am not done with my wedding album. I know, shame on me. LOL! This is Brian's page that I devoted to him with photos and stories. Actually, I have more stories to tell, so I'll continue on a second page. It will be more of a journaling page with maybe one photo. I have a few close up shots below if you'd like a better view. (Recipe after the next photo)
Since this was a 2nd wedding for the both of us, I chose a non-traditional environment. I wore a mint green (almost aqua) dress and we were married on the shore of a lake at a small wedding chapel. It was very small and I was so happy that all the difficult planning was taken care of by the wedding chapel personnel. Planning a wedding without worrying about every detail was nice.
Jim is like a real father to Brian. When we meet new people, they are usually surprised when Brian starts calling him Jim. Jim took on big responsibilities when he married me. He insisted we were a team when it came to Brian. He has helped Brian mature so much. It's incredible. Jim often tells Brian that he is his hero. Why? He has to endure so much just to do the things other people take for granted (Well, not in those exact words... but you get the meaning.) He is a special man.
My son and I posed for a photo before the wedding began. 
This photo was staged by the photographer, but it's so, so cute!
My son Brian was born at 24 weeks gestation. He is still small for his age. But being cute and lovable makes up for it. (Spoken like a true mom, huh? LOL) Brian has cerebral palsy, with high-functioning autism, and after serial casting and extensive physical therapy, he started walking 11 months before this picture was taken. He was a big part of the wedding!Today's Color Monday Challenge is a fun one and a bit unusual. 
CM61 – Choose your own Story
Choose any combination these colors or be brave and us them all!
blue, pink, orange, & yellow plus neutrals
(All of these cards are double challenge cards. They were made to match the CAS challenge on SCS.)
I've made three cards for this challenge since it has so many possibilities:
a card with 2 colors, a card with 3 colors, and a card with ALL 4 colors! Woo Hoo! I did it! LOL!
SCS Inspiration Challenge 236
