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I was on a scrapping roll this weekend!! Here are the first 5 pages of my mini-album (more to come!) and 2 pages from a Shabby Pickle kit I fell in love with over the weekend.

Journaling:
From the second we stepped off the bumpy boat ride into Avalon, it felt like we were entering another world. Quaint and peaceful, Avalon welcomed us into a different lifestyle. This was not your typical vacation where you cram as much sight-seeing as you can into a short amount of time. Everything about this vacation was leisurely, from sleeping in until the sun came out from behind the clouds (almost noontime due to the weather), leisurely strolls along the boardwalk, and even afternoon naps after the tours.

Credits:
Forgotten Fairy Tales by Rose Farver at Shabby Pickle Designs
Fade to White by Rose Farver at Shabby Pickle Designs
alpha from My Happy Place by Holliewood Designs
cloud from Diamond Rain by Jofia Devoe
glitter style by Flergs
font: Pea XOXO

Journaling:
We arrived on a rainy Friday evening via taxi at the quaint Hotel Atwater. Imagine our surprise when we found out there was no elevator and had to trek up to the third floor! But we were happy once we saw the room, since we had splurged for a suite with a jacuzzi tub! It was well worth it since it was too cold to go swimming outdoors that Memorial Day weekend anyway.
On our first morning in Avalon, instead of rushing out to see the sights, we slept in while the sun did the same behind the clouds. It soon started to clear up, and we went off to explore the town.

Credits:
Forgotten Fairy Tales by Rose Farver at Shabby Pickle Designs
Simple Scrap Stuff by Rose Farver at Shabby Pickle Designs
Gel Pen Swirls by Gina Miller
Diamond Rain by Jofia Devoe
My Happy Place Alpha by Holliewood Designs
Fonts: Pea XOXO, Charlemagne

Journaling:
Brunch was the first thing on our to-do list, and we discovered Antonio’s Pizzeria.There was a cute tabletop jukebox, unfortunately it was out of order. Then we continued our walking exploration of Avalon, mainly to take some photos and kill time before our tour started.
Soon we boarded the tram and were seated in a prime photo spot. Our tour guide was funny in a deadpan sort of way, and we found out tons of tidbits about Catalina, like the casino with no gambling, the one and only gas station, the best bridge ever, the 15-year wait to register a car, and the herd of buffalo that still lived on the island. We even stopped to greet a local Happy Birthday!

Credits:
Bonny Blooms by Kryss Bourque at NDISB
Dolled up Dots by Kryss Bourque
Glossy Polaroid Pack by Rose Farver at Shabby Pickle Designs

Journaling:
My favorite part of the tour was the view! I was trying to get shots of the scenery as we whizzed by. Then the tram stopped at a great vantage point, and I was able to take several photos!

Credits:
Dolled up Dots by Kryss Bourque
Karma Paper Pack by Kryss Bourque
Forgotten Fairy Tales by Rose Farver
Glossy Polaroid Pack by Rose Farver
Simple Scrap Stuff by Rose Farver
Paper Garden by Franziska Altmann & Nicole Seitler
Playing with Paper by Traci Murphy
Countryside Alpha by Natali Design
My Happy Place Alpha by Holliewood Designs
Font: Pea XOXO

Journaling:
After the tour, a nap, and some souvenir shopping, we headed to Armstrong’s for dinner. We had an outside table despite the chill, because of the gorgeous bayside view. I can still remember the delicious ahi tuna steak I had for dinner, and our relaxing conversation where we talked about anything and everything except work. Then it was back to the hotel for an end to a beautiful day.

Credits:
Extreme Couture by Kryss Bourque
Glossy Polaroid Pack by Rose Farver
Paper Garden by Franziska Altmann & Nicole Seitler
My Happy Place Alpha by Holliewood Designs
Font: Pea XOXO

Credits:
1021 Mulberry Lane by Nikki Beaudreau & Holly Designs
Alpha Soup by As You Wish Designs
Hand Cut Paper Alpha by Lili
cloud by Gina Cabrera
Font: Typical Writer

Journaling:
I can’t believe it has already been a year since we first moved into our home together. I remember how fast everything just happened. We closed escrow on Thursday, got our keys on Friday and started packing, cleaned the house on Saturday and officially moved in on Sunday, July 1st. By the time we went back to work on Monday, we were exhausted! It was well worth it though, and every day I am so happy we have made our home at 1962 Annandale Way.

Credits:
1021 Mulberry Lane by Nikkie Beaudreau & Holly Designs
Weathered Journalers by Ida
frame by Aja Abney
My Happy Place Alpha by Holliewood Designs
Font: Pea Times New Camileon