It’s time again for our weekly roundup of inspirational “real life” scrapbook pages from around the Web!

"Enjoy" by mummytothree

“Enjoy” by mummytothree provides a snapshot into this family’s life just days before the birth of a new baby. We tend to take tons of photos and scrapbook memories right after a new little one arrives, but it’s nice to have this reminder of what was going through mom’s head just before such a life-altering event.

"Spontaneity" by Miracle's Momma Designs

I love how Miracle’s Momma Designs used a quote as a springboard in “Spontaneity,” but then added a few thoughts of her own to make it a bit more personal and help connect us to what was happening in the photos.

"The Beatles Rock Band Influence" by aromachock

“The Beatles Rock Band Influence” includes both a song list and a series of notes about the memories associated with the musical side of this cute little guy.  Aromachock didn’t write a ton of journaling, but she didn’t need to – this page still tells a lot about this stage in her son’s life.

"Thankful 4 Books" by gonewiththewind

Gonewiththewind describes her love for books in her beautifully designed “Thankful 4 Books.” I love how she included lots of little tidbits in her journaling, from how books are a part of her daily routine to the types of books she likes to how she loves to open a book and smell the paper and ink. I can totally relate!

"My Wish" by Jule

Though I don’t really understand the journaling in “My Wish” by Jule because it is written in German, I was quickly attracted to the design of the page and the photos. She mentions in her layout description that the page is about her dream of someday being a photographer. Such a nice reminder to document not only what we are doing today, but what we’d love to do in the future.

"First Shave" by MelissaL88

The play-by-play account in “First Shave” by MelissaL88 sounds so much like something that could easily happen in my house, especially with two boys who are growing up way too fast! Someday when this youngster is all grown up, this page and its detail will transport this family right back to the sights and sounds of this time in their lives – real life scrapping at its finest!

"Jack's Apple Pie" by Emmy

I like this page by Emmy because it doesn’t scream “school page,” yet documents “Jack’s Apple Pie” and how it resulted from a favorite unit of study in kindergarten. Doesn’t Jack just look so proud?? I bet he’ll be even more pleased to see that mom took the time to document this for him and recognized his achievements.

"Thankful" by AjaAbney

I absolutely LOVE this page – “Thankful” – by AjaAbney because it is a beautifully scrapbooked reminder of something I am so guilty of not doing often enough – simply slowing down and enjoying the moment, especially when it comes to my kids and family. This is the type of page that would be perfect framed and hung on the wall as a daily reminder to simply “be present.”

"Special" by LiJo14

“Special” by LiJo14 struck a chord with me because this mom took that extra step to describe all of the little details that make this adorable little guy special, rather than just writing the word “special” on the page and leaving the rest to your imagination. Who wouldn’t enjoy hearing about all of those little ways someone thinks they’re wonderful?

"Create" by LauraLiz

I think most scrapbookers can relate to “Create” by LauraLiz. I love how she describes the “ideas coming out of my pores” and shares examples about how creativity is simply a part of who she is and how she lives. I definitely need to lift this one someday soon …

"Thankful" by Ace's Wild

As someone with more “virtual” friends than those I can actually see and sit down at a table with, I love that Ace’s Wild took the time to document why she is “Thankful” for her online community of friends. If those around her don’t really “get” her connection to her Internet friends, they just might have a better understanding after reading her journaling. Another page that would be good for me to do someday soon … then maybe my own family would quit giving me so much guff!

"Free Spirit" by g8rBeckie

Take a close look at “Free Spirit” by g8rBeckie. Don’t you just feel like you KNOW this little guy after experiencing this page? His little personality just shines through in the photos and the fun design … and then the journaling really pulls it all together. Such a fun way to end this week’s Story Board.

That’s it for this week! I don’t know about you, but I now have the itch to do some scrapping!! It’s been far too long … hope you get a chance to play a little yourself!

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