Just Killin' Time

Dad is the instigator of all the fun at our house. His name is all over this one! I think Matt got on his bike to give it a try! No, he didn't but I know he thought about it!

Hi-dee-ho Neighbor!

Remember Mr. Wilson from Home Improvement? Mr. Wilson doesn't live behind us, but Jorja does. We love Jorja. We have missed her all winter. Now that the weather is warming up, the kids can once again play and talk through the fence.

At first, we could never see what Jorja looked like. The girls talked to her and slid notes back and forth through the cracks in the fence. After a few bad wind storms and thunderstroms, our fence has deteriorated in some spots. There is one slat that is half broken off. Now we can see Jorja. I'm sure she will be great entertainment for my kids all spring, summer, and fall.

Jorja's on our mind!

Fragile

Yesterday I was reminded again of how fragile life is. A dear friend of ours lost his father unexpectedly.

Today I will smile more.

I will serve someone.

I will be more grateful.

I will tell my family how much I love them.

Everyday is a gift!

Happy Monday

Every once in a while someone will feature my shop on their website. I have met the nicest people all because of this little shop of mine! It makes me happy!
Check out the latest feature here! Thanks for the love Jennifer!

Somtimes these nice people will send me pics of how they used my stuff. Here's the latest!

Regina Squier Photography

Amber Oschwald Photography

Thanks for letting me share all my makes with you!

Fun Run

Gracie ran her heart out and a hole in our pockets at her school fundraiser today! She has been so excited about running her 35 laps. She did it with ease. I wish I had just a little of her energy!

Gracie's Rowdie Squad

Not Just Another Weekend!

It definitely wasn't like any other weekend. It was the best weekend ever!

Kristin, me, Dave, and Brad flew to Utah to drop my parents off at the MTC. We planned it all behind their backs. The surprise went over very well. Actually I would say they were shocked.

Kristin captured the best pics of their reactions. I don't ever want to forget their faces!!!

I was thinking of all the times they had dropped each of us off at the start of a new experience. Now it was our turn to do the dropping off.

Dad, you look so happy to finally be wearing the shiny black tag! Mom, I don't know that I've ever seen you without the smile!
I know how they have influenced my life. I can only imagine how many more lives will be changed. *Mom, no roller blading down the boardwalk!

I love you!!!

Dear Birthday Girl

If you don't know her..... you should!

Things I love about her.

- she's a deep thinker

- she writes the most beautiful poetry

- she is a creator

- she always has her head in a good book

- she's the most thoughtful mom

-she's the best listener

-she's a counselor

- she's grounded and balanced

-she's spiritual

-she's a friend

-she's simply the best!

Happy Birthday! I love you sister!!!!