I was born in Arizona and was delighted to take my oldest son there, although it was a sad occasion. My Grandma passed away just a few of days after 9/11 and my Aunt Pat asked if we would officiate the funeral. Of course, we would! But - all flights were grounded so we had to make a grueling...

This is the full LO for my album. Mary did the beadwork for all the headdresses - 16 in all each year - and we hand made the headdresses during breaks and at night after vespers. We also made all the bone breastplates the guys' costumes, including the "chief's", and moccasins with hard soles...

I used the Tall Dark and Handsome and Learning Curve fonts. I love using multiple fonts and do it often! Journaling reads: I never dreamed that 2006 would be the last time Mary and I had the privilege of teaching the third year Native American Lore badge program at Sunbeam and Girl Guard...

I used the lighter turquoise, orange, and yellow Journaling reads: Tahlequah is the capital of Cherokee Nation and the perfect place to learn first-hand and from people proud to share their culture and heritage. Mary and I insisted on as much reality and realism as we could in our program. We...