Sunday, September 19, 2010

A+ Graduate

Hi everyone.

I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday.
I just finished doing homework and wanted to share this layout with you. 


This is my son Marquice graduating from preschool.  You may think oh well not a big deal, but to us it was.  The year that he started, was the same time that we found out that he had ADHD.  I didn't know anything about ADHD...and mean NOTHING!!!  Went through a trail of medications...including Ritalin, until we found something that worked.  It was a trying time for both of us and his teachers.  With help from his teachers and aides, we got him through it and he graduated top ten in the Preschool class.  Although times were challenging for him, i think he really challenged me to see things differently, because he did.

I am entering this layout in the following challenges:
-Alphabet Challenge Blog: U for Unused Stash (The apple shaker, had it since 2000 something, made for a swap, lifting Rebecca Sowers Movers and Shakers Tags)
-Fairy Fun Friday Week #35: Embossing (the board in the left hand corner and A+)
-4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #3: Wet/Dry Embossing (the board in the left hand corner and A+)
-Sew Many Challenges #27: Embossing Wet/Dry (the board in the left hand corner and A+)

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs,
Calypso
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13 comments :

  1. Maria MatterSeptember 19, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    fantastic LO Calypso!!!

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  2. Shanda StirkSeptember 19, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Your layout is great and your page is lovely - stitching is nice too! I'm sorry the beginning of your son's school career was so rough - hope things get better. Thanks for joining us at Stampin' Royalty.

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  3. kim.momSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    AWESOME LO!!!! TFS with us at SMC!

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  4. TamieSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Wow, I love, love your layout of your page! It is sure nice to hear that it all worked out for your son and that he was in the top 10 Wahoooo! It is perfect and so is the embossing. Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks and for the support.

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  5. Suzi MacSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Fabulous layout, and many congrats to your Son for his achievements. Thank you so much for joining us at Fairy Fun Friday this week with your lovely creation.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  6. MelissaSeptember 20, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    SO cute! I love your page - so clean and it tells such an important story. :) Thanks for playing with the 4 Crafty Chicks!

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  7. CarolinaSeptember 21, 2010 at 11:14 AM

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  8. CarolinaSeptember 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Great LO..
    Thank you for joining the alphabet challenge

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  9. JoSeptember 22, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Fabulous LO *claps*
    Thank you for joining in the fun at sweet stampin
    Jo xx

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  10. KellySeptember 22, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Congratulations to your son on graduating and I am glad you have found something that works for him. Your page is a tribute to his success through your help and guidance. Thanks for joining us at FFF, we look forward to seeing your future creations.

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  11. SilliSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    ahhh, beautiful LO Calypso...love the colors...pretty...HUGS

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  12. Creative Genealogy ScrapbookingSeptember 26, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Great Layout. I can relate to you. Every year is a new challenge so keep being strong.
    - Rowena

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  13. Linda BeesonSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    What a sweet layout, the apple is a great accent.

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