This theme also offers a new intro because I'm currently working on a new tutorial covering how to use the "Template Designer" and the "Simple" template with my themes. It's a tough tutorial to write, I'm currently at 7 hours of work and over 35 images but I think it's important to work with these new aspects of Blogger. I'll make the announcement once the tutorial is completed and I hope it will be helpful to all of you who want to give these Blogger features a try.
So hope on over to view this newest theme and all the goodies that come with it ~ simply click on the title or images above and as always...
Enjoy~
As you are all aware that ten years ago tragedy, not only NYC and the United States, but in truth the world. Devastation rippled through out the globe as each plane struck. No doubt we can all recall where we were on this day a decade ago and we each have unique stories of how this tragic event affected our lives.For me, my children just moved to PA from NYC a little more than a month before. The apartment we left behind had a view of the twin towers from our living room window. I remember calling my children's new schools begging that they not be told of the unfolding events until I picked them up ~ I knew full well the moment they heard the news panic would strike for their Dad who's morning train passed near the towers on his way to work each day.
We finally heard from him around 5pm that day, having gotten off the train before passing into Manhattan, he walked the streets of Brooklyn the entire way home were he could finally call us from a landline. A stressful and scary time indeed but nothing compared to all those who lost their lives and loved ones.
One memorable outcome over the days, weeks, and months that followed was the showing of patriotic pride in our county ~ I had never seen so much red, white, and blue, it was utterly moving on so many levels.
Years later I recalled those feelings when my oldest son decided to join the military ~ both scared and proud all at once. I didn't want him going off and never coming back, yet at the same time he knew the commitment he was facing and did so with honor and dignity. I couldn't have been more proud and it still makes me cry just thinking about it.
In honor of these memories and so many more; of fallen shoulders either on foreign soil or those wearing firefighting & police uniforms, I've created this theme entitled...
There are so many occasions we can use a theme like this from celebrating our nations independence to honoring our own soldiers off fighting for freedom. This theme also includes a new "Events" button in case your blog is used to coordinate Welcome Home events for returning soldiers. You can view all of the elements for this new theme by clicking the title or image just above.
I've also created two buttons to be used either independently or with the theme and I hope they bring special and personal meaning for you all. Simply copy the code below and follow this tutorial if you need help installing it on your own blog.
Enjoy~
To view all the goodies for this set just click on the title or image above.
I loved working with the images so much that I decided to create a few coordinating Etsy shop sets. From time-to-time I make matching shop sets but only ever 2 or 3 from one theme so they're limited edition and a perfect choice for those who are looking to have a coordinating business theme. 
You can find them for sale in this section of my shop.
We have a few of our own sunflowers currently blooming in our garden. It's a seasonal tradition my son and I started years ago and even now as his 16th birthday looms just around the corner, we still enjoy planting his summer selection together.
Here's a snapshot of one of our favorites this season ~ What are you favorite seasonal flowers or traditions?
And two last minute reminders ~
Don't miss a chance to enter this month's giveaway by clicking here and be sure to check out the fun Gypsy Dreams Blog Party on September 10th by clicking here.
Enjoy~
