Scrapbooking

I have been scrapbooking semi-consistently for about 2.5 years now. I've realized a few things:

1) I'm actually not really a "scrapbooker" - I would classify myself as a "Memory Keeper"

2) There is no right or wrong way to keep memories

3) I love that I have taken over 1,000 pictures each year of Jessica's life. I hope it continues as baby #2 is on his way...

4) I love journaling with my pictures

5) I love putting a bunch of pictures on one page...

6) It's okay to have times when I am scrapbooking a lot and times when I am not

7) Some scrappers say there is no such thing as "caught up" - while I am not caught up with my scrapping, I definitely think there is nothing wrong with wanting to be caught up and with trying. So far I'm about 1/3 done with the year 2009. :)

8) Having an organized scrapbooking room is WELL WORTH the time, money, and effort to get it in that shape

9) A picture is definitely worth 1,000 words BUT the journaling helps bring out the important ones

10) I'm a better mom when I'm scrapbooking. Sounds funny, but I am. I feel better knowing that I'm doing something to document my family's life

11) I have trained my daughter to "pose" for pictures. The minute SECOND she see's me with my camera she starts smiling and saying cheese. After I take the picture she is always asking, "Let me see! Mom, let me see!" haha...