Crafted Moments Layout by Inessa Persekian

Hi friends! Inessa Persekian here and today I'm sharing a layout made with Paige's Crafted Moments collection. I had so much fun creating this page and finding a creative way to use some leftover pieces from a previous project.

I started with the Stay Curious Paper, using the pink side as my background - the soft pattern and muted color was the perfect foundation for my design. While working through the collection, I had some leftovers from the Crafted Moments Paper. I had already used several of the hexagons on another layout, leaving me with the top portion of the paper. Rather than letting it go to waste, I decided it would make a fun design element for this page. I adhered the remaining section across the top of the layout using foam adhesive to give it a little dimension and help it stand out from the background. The raised layer adds extra interest and creates a nice element for the page. I also added a few Puffy Stickers to the center of select hexagons for additional texture. For my photo, I matted it using one of the papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad which helped frame the image and bring the purple into the bottom half of the page. I then layered embellishments from both the Floral Die Cuts and the Ephemera Die Cuts as well as Enamel Shapes around the photo cluster to create a balanced design with lots of detail. One of my favorite finishing touches was a butterfly that I fussy cut from the Full of Hope Paper. I love how it adds movement and a whimsical touch to the layout while bringing in another beautiful element from the collection. This page is a great reminder that even leftover scraps can become standout design features. I absolutely love how this layout came together and how the layers, dimension, and embellishments work together to highlight my photo. Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope this inspires you to look at your leftover pieces in a whole new way!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Living the Sweet Life Layout by Audrey Mutschall

Hello friends! Audrey Mutschall here sharing a new layout made with the oh-so-pretty Crafted Moments collection.

When I saw the Enjoy the Pause Paper with all the adorable little treats on it, I knew I needed to fussy cut them and make a tea party scene celebrating life’s sweet moments. I started by drawing and paper-piecing a jam jar, which I then stitched around to give a homespun feel. I chose white cardstock for the background of my layout and added a piece of the One Good Thing Paper to the bottom of it which I covered in vellum to soften the pattern. Next I placed my jam jar on the left side of the layout and matted my photo with pink patterned Stay Curious Paper. Once the large elements were arranged on my page, I got to work fussy cutting tea mugs and muffins and cake slices from the Enjoy the Pause Paper, as well as lemon wedges from the Inner Glow Paper. I scattered these around the bottom of the page, and then adhered them with foam tape to add a little extra dimension. Next I cut a large title in two different fonts using white and pink cardstock and then added gold Mini Puffy Alphabet Stickers from the Lovely Lane collection. Lastly, I embellished with Chipboard Stickers, Puffy Stickers, Floral Die Cuts, Ephemera Die Cuts, and Enamel Shapes. I had so much fun creating this tea party scene and I hope it inspires you to check out Paige's Crafted Moments collection!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons: CRAFTED MOMENTS; Gold Mini Puffy Alphabet Thickers: LOVELY LANE; white and pink cardstock; DMC embroidery floss; Fonts: Clementine Creamery and DTC Gorgeous Skywalk

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🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 4th of July Kit & Live Class! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸

 

SOLD OUT!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You can purchase virtual access to the class HERE! I am looking forward to my next kit & class, butterfly-themed! I will have another 4th of July kit & class next year! Hello and happy Friday! I'm so excited to release my 4th of July Kit & Class!

4TH OF JULY KIT & CLASS I love the 4th of July! Family + food + fireworks = FUN!! 2025 was the 5th year in a row that my entire family gathered together in the historic town of Wallace, Idaho to celebrate and I love documenting our memories in a 6x8” scrapbook! Check out all of my previous 4th of July scrapbooks in a YouTube playlist HERE. We’re going back to Wallace this year so I will have another 4th of July kit & class next year, woohoo!

The live virtual class will take place Saturday July 18th from 9am-12pm Mountain Time. During class I will show you how to decorate the cover, attach the charm, and teach you the techniques for starting the foundation pages.       PLEASE NOTE: The page protectors included in the kit DO NOT FIT onto the binder rings as is, we wrap the page protector edges with washi tape and use a template to make the holes. I wanted larger binder rings to fit more pages but couldn’t find pocket page protectors to fit so we make them fit - where there’s a will there’s a way!       Gi DeMello is the maker of these amazing sequin albums! The size of this patriotic sequin album is approximately 8½ x 9” with a 2½” spine, 2” binder rings, and the pages are a mix of 13 foundation pages and 22 pocket pages. Each kit also includes a custom festive charm handmade by Emily Inspired Designs - each one is unique and amazing!

4TH OF JULY KIT & CLASS

This year's 4th of July scrapbook features 35 spreads, 181 photos of various sizes to showcase all your patriotic memories, and techniques include hand stitching, interactive photo flips, backing a cut file, a star sequin shaker page, and so much more! - all finished off with decorative ribbons & trims edging the pages for the ultimate festive look & feel! PLEASE NOTE: a cutting machine is NOT required since templates are included in your kit, however a machine does come in very handy to create the pages for stitching.

4TH OF JULY KIT & CLASS

After purchasing, my host site called Ecwid will email you the class PDF that contains a list of additional craft supplies to have on hand, written instructions, photos, and the live class YouTube video tutorial link on the first page. The class will be recorded so you can can go at your own pace and watch/re-watch whenever you have time.

4TH OF JULY KIT & CLASS

BONUS FREEBIE!! As a thank you, once you purchase this new 4th of July Kit & Class, I'll include the PDF download for my 4th of July class from last year valued at $30 and includes links to the templates, cut files, and videos!

4TH OF JULY KIT & CLASS

Let me know if you have any questions, thank you so much, and have a happy scrappy day!

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Cake Coffee and Convo Layout by Antonia Sherlock

Hello friends! Antonia Sherlock here and today I’m sharing a quick and simple layout I created with Paige's Crafted Moments collection.

Once again, I wanted the beautiful patterned papers take center page. I started with the Create Your Way Paper and I ended up using both sides on my layout! I cut a strip of the city scene and fussy cut around the top. I added this onto white cardstock, leaving some white space at the top. I used the other side of the patterned paper to cover the rest of the cardstock - this pretty ditsy floral pattern is one of my favorites in this collection. I cut two border strips with an edge punch and added these to the top and bottom of the floral paper. I added my photo to the top and a row of embellishments to the bottom borders, using Cardstock Stickers and Ephemera Die Cuts. I also tucked a few embellishment pieces under my photo including one of the Floral Die Cuts and more Cardstock Stickers. I used the Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers to add my title - these navy alphas are really growing on me! As a finishing touch, I added Metallic Enamel Dots. I love how easily this layout came together!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Kindness Is Layout by Ali Skifton

It’s Ali Skifton here, sharing a fun Nashville-themed layout for the Paige Evans Design Team featuring her beautiful Lovely Lane collection!

To create my design, I cut a large circle from pink patterned paper and used circles punched from the 6x8 Paper Pad, cutting them in half to form the petals of a large flower. The layered petals create a bold focal point that perfectly highlights my photo. Next, I embellished the flower with Floral Die Cuts, adding foam tape for dimension and depth. I also tucked Hearts & Stars Die Cuts throughout the design to add extra texture and movement. To finish the page, I incorporated word phrases from the Cardstock Stickers to complement the title featured in my photo. A few Enamel Dots scattered around the flower clusters and photos help tie everything together and add the perfect finishing touch. I love how this bright and cheerful layout captures the memories from my Nashville adventure while showcasing the beautiful colors and patterns of the Lovely Lane collection. Head over to my Instagram for more photos and details of this fun, flowery layout!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: LOVELY LANE

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Summer Sun & Fun Layout by Valerie Bisson

Hi friends! Valerie Bisson here and I’m so happy to share my scrapbook layout with you featuring Paige’s Summer Sun & Fun Cut File paired with her Crafted Moments collection.

I started by cutting the Summer Sun & Fun Cut File from white cardstock and backed it with patterned papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad. Next I cut an offset layer of yellow cardstock to back the entire cut file, following this I added one more offset layer in black cardstock to define the edge of the cut file. After this I hand stitched the sun with a fun string art design, criss crossing the thread randomly in the space of the sun. Next I created my background with the Dream In Color Paper, on top of that I placed a piece of black and then white cardstock sized to 11.5”. Across the background I sprinkled some metallic watercolor paints in colors to coordinate. When the paint was dry I adhered the cut file and photos on an angle for a bit of whimsy. I made photo corners using a punch with various paper scraps to add onto the photos. Before adding embellishments I had the idea to draw on some faux stitching lines to the letters and outline the page - a great alternative to actual stitching. Lastly the embellishments - I included pieces from the Cardstock Stickers, Puffy Stickers, Chipboard Stickers, Ephemera Die Cuts, Rub-On Transfers, and Enamel Shapes. Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope I’ve inspired you to get crafty!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, rub-ons, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS; Cut file: Summer Sun & Fun Cut File by Paige Evans

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Legendary Layout by Stephanie Draleau

Hi friends! Stephanie Draleau here today with a new layout using a mixture of Paige's Legendary and Crafted Moments collections!

I started with different patterns from the 6x8 Paper Pad and cut 2 inch triangles with my Cricut. After piecing them together in a patchwork like design on my white cardstock, I chose Ephemera Die Cuts & Cardstock Stickers from Legendary and Cardstock Stickers & Chipboard Stickers from Crafted Moments to embellish around the photo of my boys. I finished up with a doodled border.

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers: CRAFTED MOMENTS & LEGENDARY

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Surfboards Layout by Sophie Delorme

Hello scrapbook friends! It’s Sophie Delorme on Paige’s blog today with a new layout to share with you using her Crafted Moments collection paired with her Surfboards Cut File which was part of the iNSD 2026 free cut files in her Happy Scrappy Place Facebook Group!

I backed the surfboards with papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad. To anchor my photo, I created a ground using the Full of Hope Paper and added a sweet little scalloped border along the edge. I fussy cut three suns from the 6x8 Paper Pad and nestled them among punched clouds in the sky. My title is a fun mix of Rub-On Transfers and Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers. Finally, I used Floral Die Cuts, Ephemera Die Cuts, and a few crystal gems from my stash to embellish the page. I love how it all came together and I hope you do too!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons: CRAFTED MOMENTS; Cut file: Surfboards by Paige Evans

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4th of July Foundation Pages

Hello scrappy friends, happy Fri-YAY! I am so close to releasing my 4th of July kit & class for 2026!! Be sure to email me paigetaylorevans@gmail.com to be notified when it's ready - I am aiming for next week! Here is a sneak peek of the 12 foundation pages:

I will teach a LIVE class on YouTube showing how to create the foundation pages on Saturday July 18th from 9am-12pm MOUNTAIN TIME. More details for everything coming soon! I'm so excited! There is just something about red, white & blue that puts me in such a festive and patriotic mood!

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Father’s Day Gift Mini Bags by Rochi Villegas

Hello crafty friends! Rochi Villegas here sharing a special Father's Day project featuring Paige's Crafted Moments collection. I wanted to create something meaningful that combined a gift card with a personal touch, so I designed these mini gift bags with photo keepsakes shaped as Polaroid frames.

I began by creating the bag from white cardstock. For the base, I used a piece of light cardstock measuring 7x11". I scored the long side at 1/2”. Once folded, I adhered the 1/2" tab to the opposite side to form a rectangle. Next, I scored 1" on both sides to create the sides of the bag and scored 2” at the bottom of the bag. Then I opened the bottom and pressed the sides inward to create a diamond shape with two triangular flaps. I glued the flaps together to seal the bottom of the bag. To transform the bag into a shirt-shaped gift bag, I folded the top portion 1/2” twice and trimmed the sides just beneath the fold to form the shirt collar. I then decorated the shirt using papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad and a tie and a pocket for a fun Father's Day look. One of my favorite elements is the removable Polaroid-style photo cards. Instead of simply giving a gift card, I wanted to include special family memories that Dad could keep and display long after Father's Day. To decorate the project, I used Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers, phrases from the Ephemera Die Cuts, and Rub-On Transfers. I love how the soft florals and bright colors balance, creating a design that feels both playful and heartfelt. Projects like this are one of my favorite ways to combine scrapbooking and paper crafting - they allow us to preserve memories while creating something handmade and meaningful for the people we love.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this Father's Day project inspires you to create personalized gifts that celebrate the special people in your life!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Stay Connected Layout by Nicole Santos

Hey all! Nicole Santos here and today I’m sharing my newest layout with you using the fabulous Crafted Moments collection and a Hearts Cut File from Paige! I got this cut file as one of her exclusives from a newsletter so if you are not already a subscriber, make sure to sign up HERE!

I glued the Hearts Cut File onto the pink Stay Curious Paper. But first I covered the paper in clear gesso and added a bunch of pink Shimmerz paints to it. I then cut out the hearts from the 6x8 Paper Pad and popped them up wonky-like on the layout. I added my photos and then started my embellishing using Ephemera Die Cuts, Rub-On Transfers, Metallic Enamel Dots, Enamel Shapes, Puffy Stickers, Cardstock Stickers, Chipboard Stickers, and Floral Die Cuts! To finish this layout, I used white spray to add splatters. Thanks for popping on to read about my layout! I hope that I have given you some inspiration to start crafting with Crafted Moments!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Summer Double Page Spread by Paige Evans

Hi scrappy friends! Here is a double-page spread I made for a virtual event last year with Scrapbook & Cards Today using the Have a Great Summer collection by Echo Park featuring patterned paper pinwheels.

The (12) pinwheels are made from 3" squares of double-sided patterned papers that I trimmed and folded into the pinwheel shape. Across the spread I alternated a photo with a pinwheel and replaced one of the photos with a journaling spot.

All of the icons in the Have a Great Summer collection are so super cute and versatile and I topped each pinwheel with a little sticker embellishment. 

Additional ideas: splatter watercolors tone-on-tone over the pinwheels for a mixed media element. You could repeat this same idea with larger or smaller pinwheels and photos and use a different collection for a whole new vibe!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER by Echo Park

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My Heart Layout by Monique Lowe

Hello creative friends! Monique Lowe here, popping in with a fresh new layout created with Paige’s Crafted Moments collection. This one was such a joy to make - colorful, textured, and full of those cosy, whimsical details that make this collection shine.

To build the background, I started by cutting five patterned paper strips about 1.5" wide and in varying lengths. I distressed all the edges for that soft, worn texture, then lined them up vertically on a sheet of 12x12 white textured cardstock. Once I was happy with the placement, I stitched each strip down the center to add movement and a handmade touch. Next, I grabbed a border punch and created a few white cardstock strips. I tucked these behind the patterned papers along with some torn pieces of Create Your Way Paper from the 6x8 Paper Pad. I backed my photo with the same patterned paper for cohesion, popped it up on foam squares, and then the embellishing fun began. Wherever I had tucked in torn paper or border strips, I added Floral Die Cuts, matching the colors of the florals to the patterned paper beneath them for a tone-on-tone design. To finish the page, I sprinkled in butterflies, a sunshine, and a few sentiment tabs from the Ephemera Die Cuts. A handful of Puffy Stickers and Enamel Shapes added the perfect finishing touches along with a few coordinating paint splatters. For my title, I reached for the Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers - small but mighty and always adorable. Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to dive into Crafted Moments and create something beautiful of your own!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel shapes: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Big Smiles Layout by Jackie Ashton

Hi! Jackie Ashton here and for this layout I used the beautiful Crafted Moments collection from Paige to document a special photo of my scrapping friends dressed as wedding guests.

I wanted to create a soft layered design with lots of texture and detail while still keeping the focus on the photographs. I began by trimming a sheet of white cardstock down to 11" square - this instantly created space for a patterned paper border which helps frame the layout and adds a lovely finished look. Before adding my papers, I stamped subtle details onto the background to create extra interest without overwhelming the page. I used two 3x2" landscape photographs, adding layers of patterned paper from the 6x8 Paper Pad and slightly overlapped them on the layout. To make the photos stand out, I layered several pieces of patterned paper from the 12x12 Paper Pack underneath them, mixing colors and designs from the collection to add dimension and movement. On the left side of the photo cluster, I tucked in some pom-pom trim to add texture - this is a great way to stretch embellishments further while helping the design flow naturally around the photos. To finish the layout, I added Floral Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers, Ephemera Die Cuts, and Enamel Shapes scattered around the page for pops of color and shine. The title was created using the navy Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers which perfectly complements the soft mixed textures throughout the design. I love how this page captures both the memory of that day with scrapping friends. I hope this layout gives you some inspirations when using the Crafted Moments collection!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Caribbean Cruise for Tom & Margi's 75th Birthdays

Tom & Margi had so much fun on their very first cruise with us a couple years ago that they decided to plan one for their combined 75th birthday celebration with the entire Evans family! Except for Nick's family and Drew who is on a mission in Brazil, we all went on the Caribbean Cruise!

We had an easy breezy morning flight from Denver to Orlando. On time, no hitches, an actual window, not too much turbulence, what more could a girl ask for? Perhaps first class but we're not quite there yet ;)

I spy Disney World! It feels like we were just there... oh that's because we were!! Teehee.

We got our bags and then Ubered to the cruise port in Cape Canaveral. We met up with some of the Evans family in line and made our way onto the boat (Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas) and to our room.

I love having a balcony to relax on and soak up the views.

We departed into the sunset.

Early the next morning we woke up and hit the gym to get some steps in before the Fab Abs class.

Like unto the first day of a New Year, the gym was very crowded the first morning, but every day it got a little less and less crowded. I'll have you know: we went to the Fab Abs class every single day, 6 days in a row, and I, Paige Evans, won BOTH ab contests - I planked for 3 minutes (I could have gone longer but he said "3 minutes" so 3 minutes I did) and did a bear hold for 3 minutes, outlasting all my male and female competition. Pretty darn proud of myself, not gonna lie :)

It was a gorgeous day at sea! I actually did look into teaching on this cruise but I guess they recently renovated parts of the boat and got rid of the conference rooms. Sad. They offered me space in the formal dining room to teach but there wouldn't be a screen or microphone and we'd have to clean up every day and then set back up and that just wasn't an ideal scenario. So this was a completely work-free vacation! Rare!

Having so much fun soaking up the sun.

Should we join the morning stretch class?

Or how about instead we sit on lounge chairs? Perfect.

We got sucked into this lol. My collector's syndrome kicked in hard.

Jane and Evelynd.

Our family unit won the Lego building contest, natch.

Had to stay and listen to an hour (and then some, on and on and on) shopping spiel to get the next Effy bell.

Cute kids.

Off to the ice skating show we go!

We've never been big on going to the shows and what not on cruises so this was fun to see!

The next day we arrived at Grand Cayman Island and tendered to Georgetown.

We finally got to see our boat in all its glory!

Janey painey.

I'm cool.

Our family at the Cayman Islands on June 8th 2026. Country #49 that we've been to together if you're keeping count ;)

Tom rented a private boat through Captain Jerry's Watersports.

Off we went! From one boat to another to another!

Jerry & VJ were kind, knowledgeable, and FUN.

It was quite windy and it rained (but was still warm) as we made our way to our first destination.

First stop: snorkeling!

I haven't been snorkeling since we went to Hawaii in 2011 so I was very rusty.

I ended up needing a noodle.

We saw colorful fish and a few stingrays!

We're on a boat.

Our second stop was swimming with the stingrays in shallow enough water that our feet could touch the ground - no noodles required.

We weren't the only people doing this kind of excursion ;)

The color of the water is unreal.

VJ catching a stingray for us to learn about.

There were so many!

I think he said there used to be 130 stingrays, but during covid the sharks came because there weren't people to scare them off, and the population shrank to 90. Very sad. But they're growing again!

Human smooches!

It was our turn to hold her.

And smooch her!

Fox's turn! 

Stingray smooches!

Gettin' back on the boat.

Our final stop was Starfish Island. 

We got to hold... starfish!

It was important to hold them under water and not bring them out.

Jane elected to stay on the boat for the day, but still got to hold a cute starfish.

The entire Evans family (sans Nick's family & Drew) at Starfish Island in the Cayman Islands, June 8th 2026.

Back to the mainland!

Bye bye!

That evening Jane got to ring the bell in Effy because she bought a snake necklace.

Her embarrassment is so cute.

The next morning we docked at Falmouth, Jamaica.

Our family, along with Margi, were the only ones to book an excursion so off we went!

This was our 50TH country that we've visited as a family!!!

We met up with our tour group.

And off we went for an hour-drive through the Jamaican countryside to Dunn's River Falls.

We parked and made our way to the site.

Checking in.

I love baby anything.

We walked down the steps to start our climb at the beach.

I literally did no research and had no idea what today's adventure entailed. I wish I had at least looked it up so then I could have dressed more appropriately in an actual swimsuit. I had no idea that we'd be literally climbing a waterfall. Ha.

We jumped right in!

And started climbing!

We're doing this.

The guide wanted us to make a human chain and climb which was actually pretty dangerous... eventually we all just let go and climbed on our own.

Reminded us of the Indiana Jones ride.

We'd climb then wait, take photos, splash around a bit, then climb some more to the next level. Like a real-life video game or something!

After realizing what we were doing and accepting that I was going to get wet, I had SO MUCH FUN.

Jane lost her shoe within the first five minutes, poor girl!

Jane wanted to get out so I took her to dry land while Chris, Fox, and Margi continued the climb.

Hi down there guys!

My 75 year-old mother-in-law crushed the falls. All the guides were very impressed.

Towards the top of the waterfall Jane and I got back in. 

Beautiful right?!

The water was nice and warm and refreshing.

Our family and Margi at Dunn's River Falls on June 9th 2026.

One last climb!

We made it to the top!

Dunn's River Falls ended up being our favorite activity from the whole cruise, and we were the only ones who got to experience it! Everyone else got hassled at the port and rained on and went back on the boat, whomp whomp.

We stopped to get legit Jamaican chicken and fries. Well, it ended up being pork and polenta. Long story.

Fun to say we ate jerk pork in Jamaica, but it wasn't very good lol.

Back on the boat I started working on a stitching project for my upcoming 4th of July kit & class. I know I said I wasn't working on this vacation, but I can't not stitch in the down times!

Getting our steps on another day at sea.

Luckily we're not scared of open water.

Goodnight!

The last full day of the cruise brought us to a Perfect Day at Coco Cay in the Bahamas! We were here literally two years ago in June! I'll post a family pic from then a bit further down for comparison.

We were told Wonder of the Seas would be docked too which was the very same boat we were on last time, but it ended up not being Wonder thankfully because Wonder holds like four times as many passengers and that would make the island sooooo crowded.

Off we go to have a Perfect Day!

Our family at Coco Cay on June 11th 2026.

Our family at Coco Cay on June 3rd 2024.

Last time I didn't go on a single water slide. This year? I WENT ON EVERY.SINGLE.ONE.

Tragically, my back got totally effed up going down the very first slide (the tallest red one at 135 feet called Devil's Peak). It even cut through my brand new rashguard! I should have gone to first aid and maybe gotten comped our tickets, but thankfully it didn't start hurting until the end of the day. And then it huuuuuurt. For WEEKS. I didn't let it spoil my day though! Onto the next slide!

These are all of the slides we went on:

Daredevil’s Peak: A 135-foot solo body slide and the tallest in the region.

Dueling Demons: Dual slides where the FLOOR DROPS OUT FROM UNDER YOU! (Duuude, I don't know how I got the cojones to do this, but I did and it was FUN!)

Screeching Serpent: A vertical 50-foot body slide drop.

Manta Racers: Side-by-side racing body slides.

Green Mamba: A twisting, 50-foot single-rider tube slide. 

Splash Speedway: Four mat-racer slides side-by-side.

The Twister: A two-person winding tube slide.

Tailspin / Slingshot: Multi-person raft rides built for groups of two to four.

Yup. Crushed them all. I'm a new Paige from two years ago!!!

Chris took Jane back to the boat so Fox and I went on slide after slide after slide.

If this isn't the most fun and colorful backdrop I don't know what is!

Must scrap these right away.

After going on some of the slides multiple times, we were slided out and ready to explore more of the island.

We took a tram to the furthest point it would go.

Stunning. Just stunning.

Eeee! Baby chickens!

We meandered through a little forest.

Eventually it was time to start making our way back to the boat.

We definitely did have a Perfect Day at Cocoa Cay!

I'll never get over the color of the water in the Bahamas.

The next morning we were docked back in Orlando and we got off the boat as soon as we could to try and get an earlier flight home like we were able to do two years ago. No dice. No seats. We still had over 4 hours before our flight so we couldn't even drop off our bags. The second we hit that 4-hour mark we checked our bags and then Ubered to... DISNEY SPRINGS! Of course we did. When in Orlando :)

Chris and I have been craving Gideon's cookies for a whole month! :)

We were some of the first people in line and the bakehouse wasn't open for a few more minutes.

Once the doors opened we were let in and the kids thought it was a little nutso, just like we did!

We picked out a dozen cookies.

Mmmmm. Gideon's.

We Ubered back to the airport where we still had plenty of time to go through security and find our gate. The flight home was once again uneventful, just the way I like it.

That was cruise #1 for the summer! 

Our second cruise is NEXT MONTH! My Alaska Cruise & Crop with the entire Taylor family!

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