Biblical Beauty

Biblical Beauty, originally uploaded by Asillem (Mellisa).

Another photo taken from my outing, with Marlene, this past Saturday. Regardless of religious beliefs (or disbeliefs), the Notre Dame Basilica on Sussex is a sight to behold. It is absolutely stunning inside and out. Unfortunately, most of my indoor photos didn't turn out but no worries .... it just means I have to go back! (ooohhh Marleeeeeene lol)

Urban Tranquility

Urban Tranquility, originally uploaded by Asillem (Mellisa).

I spent the day Saturday with Marlene visiting a few places in Ottawa. The first place we went to was the beautiful Notre Dame Catherdral on Sussex Dr. Religious or not, it is a sight to behold.

This photo was taken in a park on Wellington and Bay St. Its a piece of solice on the middle of this bustling city. Funny thing is ... I now see it for it's beauty rather than the swimming structure I used it for many years ago.

On a side note ... this entry officially turns my blog into a photography and scrapbooking blog rather than just a scrapbooking blog. Looks like the updates will be closer together now. :-)

This photo was taken during a Winterlude Flickr meet. A gentleman sitting about 6 seats away took this and I had no clue that he had until it was posted on the flickr site. I have no idea what I was thinking about - or even if it was anything all that profound - but it was obvious that my thoughts that were happy ones. My goal for this layout was simplicity. It's not 100% as I invisioned it but I am pleased with the results. Photo credit go to Total Photo. Thanks, Leon.
(thanks to my super quick scan while at work today, I managed to cut off part of the 'N' as well as the black cardstock around the edges .... but you get the point.)

On a side note ... Happy 4th Birthday to my sweetest nephew, Connor.
Love you, buddy!

You Be The Judge

Here is a photos on my Ya-Ya Katie's sweet babies. Her oldest, Kayleigh James, is on the top and her 3 day old, sweet Kasey Patricia is on the bottom. Katie told me they don't really look alike ... you be the judge. Regardless, those are two beautiful babies. The daughters of my beautiful friend. Congratulations and love to you all.

Congratulations!

Better late than never but a big congratulations to

~*~ PAULA ~*~

on winning my blog RAK from a week ago.

Please send me your information and I will get something to you.

Also, many thanks to my blog readers. Now that I know that I have somewhat of a following so-to-speak, maybe I will take it upon myself to update more and share all that I create, not just some of it. (stop laughing, Katie!)

Happy Friday m. PS Barbara ... I snuck your name in the draw anyways. :-)

~*~ Welcome Kasey Patricia ~*~

After a relatively speedy delivery (or so it seems at my end - - 12 hours.), Katie, Ryan and big sister Kayleigh welcomed the newest member of their family into the world. Kasey Patricia was born this evening weighing 7 lbs 1 oz. Mom and Baby are doing well.

Big hugs to you both and many, many congratulations.

Hello Bloggers from Near & Far!

When I post on my blog, I am aware that about a dozen people will look at my projects. Of those dozen people, I know that aout half will consistenly leave me comments letting me know they are there. The other 6 lurk and enjoy (I hope) in silence. Then I discovered Feedjit ...

Feedjit is a live tracking system that tells you where those who read your blog are located. While most of my visiters are local, I have had people check out Creatively Mine from all over Ontario and a few other parts of Canada. I have had some visitors not only from south of the border (Ohio, Illinios, San Francisco, Pennsylvania, and New York), but South America too. (Brazil, Columbia, Aruba). I have even had some European visitors from the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Norway, and France. How very exciting. Even more surprisingly, I was even googled in a few cases.

So, as you can see, I do have visitors. Some come back. Some don't. A few leave comments to mark their presense while others are silent visitors. Either way, I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit and see what I am up to .... and returning each time when you sigh and wonder if I am ever going to update in this decade ..... or again!

As thanks for my blog readers, I will offer this:

Post a comment on my blog no later than midnight (EST) on Sunday April 13th and have your name placed into a draw for a RAK. I will draw and announce the winner on Monday.

Good Luck!