1000 Cranes

In 2003 my mother married her prince charming

I was still in high school when they met

and at the time I wasn't too keen on the idea of my mom dating

let a lone being in love

but time passed and this new stranger became a friend and then family

and today my DAD!

I never thought I would want to call him dad

the word dad was tainted

and I thought I would never have that little girl fantasy

of being her daddy's little angel

but as time passes old scares slowly fade

and new beginnings emerge

I am now a beloved daughter

to a wonderful man

who bring so much joy to my mother

and to ME!

My family has never been the cookie cutter standard

but I have been blessed to have more family and more love because of it

With a new dad came new grandparents

from the very start I have loved them as they have loved me

they have a very special place in my heart.

Last Year they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

I wish I knew more of their story

such a unique couple to have met over seas

and to start a new life in America

My grandmothers name is Chizuru

Meaning "A Thousand Cranes" in Japanese

we call her Tomi for short derived from her maiden name.

I wonder what it is like to have you name changed half way through life?

Did you know that only a hand full of people call me Chelsea Ann

in fact when I asked the Priest during my wedding rehearsal

to announce me by my full name

my mother laughed.

Working with Tomi's images from her girlhood is so much fun

she is such a beautiful person and she has so much spirit and charm about her

I just adore her style so sweet and chic

I never can stick to one style with my scrapbook

Each new page starts with a blank canvas and an image

and from there magic or disaster...

oh yes sometimes things just don't work out

but other times it's like a puzzle coming together.

What are your favorite memories to scrapbook?

I can't wait to have little one's of my own

Baby Books are the sweetest...

which reminds me to tell you that yes I am working on a baby themed digital kit!

Actually I think there will be many baby themes... so many ideas!!! So many!!!

I best be off... please visit my Flickr Scrapbook Set

for all the kit information for each page

and to see the images larger

(why oh why does Blogger hate me as of late!?

the sizing and colors are off and oh my even pixillation!)

Happy week to you!

Chelsea Ann