Growing up with Santa
No matter how old Santa’s grandkids are they’re never too old to have a photo taken with Santa. This year, Laren (SIL) and...
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I believe…
Just recently my 8 year old niece was asking if Santa was real. My mom asked Madelyn what she thought to which she replied, I...
read moreWater Well Carved by Dad
Dad is a woodcarver and has carved items for years from sea life, walking sticks, canes, boxes etc. but I think this water well...
read moreThe Garden Fairy
This little album is one that can be found in my book Delight In The Details. The inside of the album was not able to be shown so I...
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While on Pinterest I came across this fun tutorial and saved it to make with my niece Madelyn while she was supposed to...
read moreClayton Sherman Spinney
June 22, 1923 — August 27, 2010 May you always rest in peace Gramps. Gramps as a young boy with his three sisters. Not sure of...
read moreHappy Valentine’s Day!
Little Red Wagon is one of my all time favorite stamp sets by Pink Persimmon. You will find a tag I created using this stamp...
read moreI’m not sure who…
is having more fun running to the mailbox me or Madelyn. Here are the two cards she has sent me so far. I think they are so...
read moreSummer Pen Pal…
Do you have one? I do and it is my 5 year old, no excuse me my almost 6 year old sweet little niece Madelyn. While I was down for my...
read moreBack Home…
We had a great time in Beaumont visiting family. It was an action packed week to say the least. So this week will be full of...
read moreGetting back in the groove…
Today I have about as much energy as a slug. Getting back into the groove after all the hustle and bustle of last minute...
read moreThey’re in the mail…
I will tweak and tweak and tweak until I make myself nuts! I have to make at least two trips around the store before I can focus enough to think about purchasing items. I tell ya if you have never been to her store because you worry about the drive.
read moreFaux Mosaic Name Tag
To recreate this tag you will need Webster's Pages patterned papers, Tera Leigh's Faux Mosaic Kit, 1 page from a Maya Road Butterfly Coaster, Maya Road Jonathan Alphabet Rubons, approx 15 small Rhinestones and enough White Seam Binding to tie a bow.
read moreWell we all survived…
I say we because the first day of school is just as hard for us parents as it is for the kids. (sorry for the not so great photo but I was doing good to get this one) And here is Amanda's last first day of high school photo "as said per my sister".
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When you turn 5 you can feel your legs getting longer in bed and yep... Happy Birthday Madelyn you are my favorite 5 year old niece. if your parents take you out to eat at your favorite restaurant and the employees come to sing you "Happy Birthday" you will sink into the booth and raise your hand so that only your fingertips can be seen from the table...
read moreArt Warehouse Vibe Collection
Here is a mini album I created using products from Danelle Johnson's Vibe Collection and Creative Imaginations Bare Elements album. That is until her Dad Kelly asked her if she wanted to touch it (see last photo).
read moreDare 29 and 2ScrappyChixDesigns
This week Cocoa Daisy is sponsoring Dare 29 on the Aussie Dares How Dare You blog. I have a make-n-take and some templates available for those who join as well as a great Maya Road RAK to be given away at the end of the chat.
read moreMaya Road Sneak Peek… #4
old) now known as the "Big Sister" of the house (never mind that Amanda "THE BIG SISTER" will turn 16 in just a few days) said this the day Isabella Kate came home.
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when you have your legs, face and feet? I just love these photos of my niece, Madelyn. Although, my sister and BIL don't seem to think so. And look at these sweet photos... Madelyn so loves her little sister.
read moreHow sweet…
Since everything I am working on at the moment is for CHA and I cannot share I thought I would share a few photos my sister sent me of Madelyn and Isabella. Madelyn and Isabella were watching a movie, then Madelyn decided to read Isabella a book and before she knew it Isabella was out like a light...
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