kristin cronin-barrow

I have always struggled with my weight, and then 6 years ago, I said enough! I got healthy, swam, cycled, walked, and ate well. almost 100 pounds lost. I was amazed at myself! I kept it off for 2 years. LIFE exploded! Teenagers became possessed with crazy (argh), my brother died, dad died, mom...

Picture of my parents from their wedding 1966

Looking out the mouth of the T. Rex

For the Matrix challenge -- the high-contrast b&w photos vs the soft pastel colors of the kit.

For the Truman Show challenge.

for July 12 - Jurassic Park

Summer SAT - Jul 10 | Double Feature: Back to the Future & Forrest Gump

SSAT July 8: Dirty Dancing

for Back to the Future

For 2026 Summer Scrap-a-thon, July 6, The Truman Show

One Template Sixteen Ways with LJS Designs

Finn playing in his sandbox in our backyard.

For Blog Post: One Template, Sixteen Ways with LJS Designs Mine was to make the template a cluster-filled embellishment-heavy style.

Finn went on a playdate for the very first time. He went on a playdate before, but that was with me nearby.

Summer SAT - Jul 8 | Flashdance & Dirty Dancing

SSAT July 6: The Devil Wears Prada

SSAT July 4: The Matrix