Oh gosh, the journalling made me cry. Wonderful. I love these photos on the white. It really lifts them out

I agree with the colors and the journaling is really special. Glad you had a chance to spend time with this part of the family.

Sounds like a wonderful trip. This layout is beautiful. I love the blues and reds. The blues bring out the lovely blues in your photos.

Journaling - I'd heard many wonderful stories about Uncle T. A. and Aunt Gladys, and we were finally able to visit them in 2009. They have a lovely lakeside home in Pensacola, Florida. Thomas Ambrose (T. A.) is Jim's only living uncle from the Buchanan family, (maternal). Aunt Lolly is also a Buchanan and lives in the same area. T. A. and Gladys are the most life-loving people I've ever met. They wake with a smile and it just gets better as the day goes on. Our 4 days together were filled with faith, family stories, love, and lots of laughter. Gladys is also a wonderful southern lady who enjoys her cookin', and, we really enjoyed doing the eatin'. T. A. confided in me that Jim had always been the special nephew in his life, and it was very easy to see the love between them as they talked about their many family memories. I feel blessed to have been able to meet and spend time with them.