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Mona Pendleton | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 7:57 AM | Family

Hi there! Hope you you are all having a great day! I wanted to share a few LO's I made while serving as a Design Team member for Spellbinders. You may have seen this one before published on the Scrapbooking.com site. The photo of Meredith was taken about 7 years ago during a vacation we took to Maui, HI:

and this is a LO featuring both Meredith and Connor standing on the Santa Monica Pier, CA taken about 8 years ago. They both sure have grown like weeks and are blossoming into beautiful, young adults :)

Connor has really been practicing his Shuffling moves! He is patiently trying to teach me but let me tell you, it is not as easy as it looks! Please feel free to check out his AMAZING video and let me know what you think so I can share with Connor! He is soooo proud of himself as he should be!

I'll be back tomorrow waltzing along with the Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz. Be Sweet :)

53 Sweet Comments So Far:

Carrie said...: OMG, Mona! They are so adorable and Connor can really dance! What fun! Both of these layouts are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Deb Hickman said...: Gorgeous LO's,have a told you before you're a very talented lady,lol. I'm loving that banner.xxx; Reply August 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Silvia said...: These are gorgeous, Mona! Love the layouts and the colors. You have such a beautiful style!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Dawnll said...: Oh my goodness I am exhausted after watching Conner...he is amazing!
I found myself addicted to watching and listening...lol
Thanks for sharing/
Your layout is a beauty with a beauty. Love the yummy papers and colors on this one.
blessings to you, Dawn ll; Reply August 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Lisa Elton said...: Oh my gosh Mona if I had Connor's energy! He's doing a super job...when do we get to see YOUR video? HA!!! Love the scrapbook pages too :); Reply August 16, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Kara said...: Well, I was gonna say how much I love your pages and then I saw the video! Connor is awesome!! I love this song and I *try* to do this around the house and my husband thinks I am ridiculous!! HA! Love it!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Debbie said...: What precious kiddos, Mona! They DO grow fast ... just moved both my sons back to college this past weekend -- sophomore and junior - YIKES! Love that polka dotted banner and adorable fleur de lis circle die ... beautiful LO's :) HI is one of my favie spots in the entire world and we especially enjoy visiting Oahu! Have been to the Santa Monica Pier once also -- such FUN!!! TFS :); Reply August 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Stacey Pembroke said...: Beautiful layouts, Mona! Wow, the kids really do grow up fast! Connor is so amazing; what energy that kid has! Great dancer; I love that song! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! This really is something fun!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Mirna said...: Love your two layouts, Mona! Love the papers you used and the nice frames! That video of Connor is so awesome! He is really talented! Can't wait to see your video!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Ros said...: Amazing Lo's ... and as for Connor ... well first off tell him 40yrs ago .... I'd have given him a run for his money!! (Lol) ... He is brilliant ... never seen this done before .. maybe he needs to come to the UK and show 'em how! ... oh and BTW ... your floor is spotless ... his socks were still clean!! ha ha; Reply August 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Kelly said...: Amazing layout and even more amazing dancing! I've never seen such moves before! He is really talented! I love Ros's comment above about your floor!!! His socks really are clean!!!! LOL!!!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Cindee Stacey said...: Connor has every right to be proud of himself...he can ROCK!! my boys & I enjoyed listening and watching him!! Betchya burn lotsa calories doin that dance!!! ;-) Also love your layouts!! Beautiful!!!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM
1CardCreator said...: Great lay outs Mona, love the banner! Thanks for sharing the fun with Connor, tell him he did an awesome job, I can see why you are so proud of him. I enjoyed it so much I had to share it with my son.; Reply August 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Laural said...: OMG, Mona, Connor is an amazing dancer! I love your video! He is so cute and has boundless energy! Thanks for showing it! I can't wait to see your video after you learn these moves! Also, I love your LO's they are spectacular!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Natalie Henderson said...: So cool, Mona! Connor is awesome! It's amazing how they grow up! Thanks for sharing this great post with us!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Carol Reisner said...: Love your LO's Mona! You always choose the most gorgeous papers! I love the photos too! My god, Connor is so amazing in that video! Where does he get all that energy! I can't wait to see you in the next video, Mona! I have a feeling you guys should chose a slower song though! LOL!!!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Tenia Nelson said...: Okay...first of all Connor's got skills...lol!! He can dance!!! Secondly your pages are rockin!!! Hope all is well..; Reply August 16, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Unknown said...: Wonderful layouts, Mona! It's hard to believe they were ever that little... :)

Connor's video is REALLY cool! Wow! He's awesome! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see your video... :); Reply August 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM
GabrielleH said...: OMG, Mona, Connor is so incredible! I'm exhausted watching him; he has so much energy and that song is so long! Really awesome moves! Love your LO's too! Thanks for making my day!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Heather Rogers said...: First: I am wiped out just watching...that is a cardio workout itself. I don't know how he kept going. He is a cutie. :)

Your LO's are fabulous. Love all that SB goodness. :)
Hugs~; Reply August 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Marge said...: Fabulous LOs, Mona; darling kiddos and Connor's seriously talented! I too am exhausted & I only watched -- that is a looong song!!! Think you'd better find him a talent agent soon!!! ;~); Reply August 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Jeanne J. said...: Connor - YOU ARE AMAZING! If you can make something LOOK easy you are really good at it - think about it! Think of your favorite sport celebrity - they make it look like there is nothing to it just like you! You look like you are just sliding accross the floor - no effort involved! I know - I'm Old - I'm not familiar with "Shuffling" but you are rocking this. Your style reminds me of James Brown (ok I tolf you I'm old) or MJ - and I don't mean Michael Jordan. Surf some utube of James Brown - he make sit look easy just like you! And everyone just stares!! Mona - lock up the house before the ladies find this one - I'm guessing it's too late!! HUGS! PS I'll be looking for you on "so you think you can dance"; Reply August 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Christina said...: Mona, Connor is so amazing! How does he make is feet move that fast! I could watch this video over and over and over! Tell him I'm a big fan now!
I'm also a big fan of you, Mona! These layouts are absolutely gorgeous! I love all the colors and textures! Great photos too! Tnx!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Silke Ledlow said...: OMG...tell Conner he totally rocks the shuffeling!!! Loved it!!! Your scrap pages are awesome too....sweet designs! Hugs ~S~; Reply August 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Unknown said...: WOW!! I think I just lost 5 pound watching Conner dance.. I used to wonder how in the heck do people dance to that type of music.. Now I know.. He is great!!!

Both you LO look amazing..

Hugs, Linda; Reply August 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Lori Kilterman said...: What a fun video! Connor is an excellent dancer; so talented! I love that song too! Great layouts too, Mona! I really love the DP you used and those pennants are wonderful! TFS!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Mara Campbell said...: Your layouts are wonderful, Mona!!! I just loooove the banner on the 2nd one! I am a bit of a banner addict. :-); Reply August 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Julie Ranae said...: WHAT A VIDEO!!! I see fame in Conner's future, that's for sure...just finished watching America's Got Talent..tell him to linue up next season! Terrific and oh to have THAT much energy to go 4:22!

On another note ; ) Great LO's Mona...who'da thunk that the first one would fit this week's Play Date Cafe theme this week?! love it all!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Alina said...: wonderful layouts! I like them!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Fiona said...: Amazing layouts, Mona! Love your polka dot banner and the beautiful DP's! Gorgeous photos too!
Connor's video is incredible! He is quite the dancer! I love all of his moves and energy! Thanks for sharing with us!; Reply August 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Wendy ten Hove said...: Love your layouts, Mona! Such pretty, pretty papers, especially in that first one! Wauw, Connor's shuffling is impressive!!! I had so much fun watching the video and love the song!! It's very hard to do, so h'es got true talent and he's shuffling away!!
Hugs, Wendy; Reply August 17, 2011 at 2:03 AM
Deborah Frings said...: Wonderful layouts - as always, just beautiful and a great way to keep those memories.

Connor - totally rocks!! This is brilliant - I'm shattered just watching him. Really cool moves. I'm not known for my dance coordination - so this would kill me! Tell him that he's a star!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 2:44 AM
JennyGerber said...: Gorgeous layouts, Mona! It's so fun looking back through time with photos surrounded by beautiful designs!
Connor is terrific! What amazing moves; he's a natural! How did he learn to do that and how are YOU gonna learn it? LOL! Can't wait to see your video! Keep practicing! TFS!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Kerry said...: Mona, Connor is one amazing kid! I love his video! I was mesmerized by his moves and how much energy he has! I had to show my son! Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
I love your two LO's too!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Kim R. said...: Mona, I love your layouts but I have to say I am even more amazed by Connor's dancing! Wow, that kid is good! I'm telling all my friends to go check him out!!! TFS!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Shelly said...: Wow! What amazing dance moves! Tell Connor he's got a new fan! Love it!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Cynthia Tomlinson said...: Amazing layouts, Mona! So beautiful and I love the sweet photos! Connor is pretty impressive as well! Wow, he can really move! Thanks for sharing him with us and I can't wait to see when you prefect this dance!!!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Carlie said...: First of all, I have to tell you how blown away I am by Connor's awesome moves! He can really rock it! Loved watching his video several times; thanks for sharing!
Also, your two layouts are divine! I love the pretty papers and those gorgeous die cut frames! The kids aren't bad either!!!! TFS!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Stella said...: Too bad; There is some kind of error and I wasn't able to watch the video. I'll try it again tomorrow
You LO's are always fabulous. You really have a perfect eye for mixing and matching the most amazing papers and embellishments. Pair these up with a few wonderful pictures and there you have it. Two jawdroppers filled with beauty... :); Reply August 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Melanie said...: Wow, Mona, Connor is amazing! What energy and talent he has!!! Love this video! Also, I love your beautiful layouts; they are both incredible!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Hilary Stock said...: OMG, Mona, what a fun video! Connor has so much energy to do that dance for such a long time! He is very talented! I can't believe you are learning to do those steps! OMG! Can't wait to see it!!! Thanks for sharing these beautiful layouts with us too!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Barbara said...: Beautiful layouts! Wow, I love the colors and pretty papers! Gorgeous kids!
Connor's video is amazing! He is so good!! Does he take dance classes? Amazing!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Ellen S said...: Mona, these layouts are absolutely gorgeous! Love all the pretty colors and textures! Connor's dance video is amazing! He's really talented! TFS!; Reply August 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM
sandi said...: Wow! I absolutely love this! Both of them are just fab! That banner is so eye-catching! :)
You have such a beautiful style, both in making cards and lo's!; Reply August 18, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Isabel Jett said...: Connor is absolutely incredible! Cute kids, Mona! Love your layouts!; Reply August 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Beth said...: Wow, Connor is one amazing kid!!! What talent! I love this song and I love his awesome dance moves! Thanks for sharing his video with us!
Your two LO's are so beautiful Mona! I love the colors and I love those pennants and the beautiful die cut frames and borders!; Reply August 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Pammy said...: Gorgeous layouts Mona! Can't believe how quickly kids grow up! They are both beautiful kids and Connor is very talented! Amazing moves and never ending energy! Wow, he is so good! I would love to see a video of you after he finishes teaching you how to do it!!!!; Reply August 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Yesnir said...: Mona, I Love your LO's! Great choice of gorgeous DP! And Wow, Connor is so amazing! Where does he get all that energy! I have watched this 5 times already; my kids love it!; Reply August 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Tammy L said...: Mona, these layouts are absolutely gorgeous! I love all the colors and textures! Great photos of the kids too! Love Connor's video too! He is so amazing! Thanks!; Reply August 18, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Sue Ann said...: Love the layouts but I have to say the first one has my heart because I am totally in love with that paper and I think I have to get some more of it ASAP ....... no craft stores in the Hamptons but we are going to be home next week and have it on my list of things to do!!! Love the youtube ......... i can so do that too NOT !! That will for sure keep his heart rate working!!! GREAT VIDEO!! I am downloading that song now for my ipod when I am running, I hope I do not break out in a shuffle when it comes on:); Reply August 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Becky said...: Gorgeous and very creative layouts, Mona! Really makes me want to do more pages! And I have to say, I'm blown away by Connor! His video is amazing; what moves and energy he has! OMG, I showed this to my boys and now they want to learn to shuffle! Wow!; Reply August 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Andrea M said...: Holy cow- GO Connor Go!!! Love that shuffling!!! It looks like it would be an awesome workout! He sure is great at it!!!
Your layouts are AMAZING!!! Oh to have an ounce of your talent… :) You way with layouts is just INCREDIBLE!!!; Reply August 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Theresa said...: Fabulous layouts!! Connor is fabulous! Most boys wont do this...he is fantastic at it.; Reply August 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM