And just like that, she is one. And yes, her wild hair matches her personality. I created a video of Lila’s first year to surprise my family tonight. I wasn’t going to share it here but decided to since many of you have been so encouraging over the last year. (More on that another day.) [...]
Category Archives: My Life
Merry Christmas
I pray your holiday has been filled with many blessings. Big hugs to you all. (Custom card design from Kim Nelson.)
Introducing Lila Grace
Hello. Just wanted to pop in to introduce you to my Mother’s Day gift… Lila Grace was born on the afternoon of Mother’s Day. Baby is doing great, as is Mommy… despite Lila weighing almost 9 pounds. (Yikes!) Not the greatest photos, but we are focusing on leaving the camera aside and just enjoying the [...]
Update…
Hello. Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. Between these last few days of (not-so-comfortable) pregnancy, a remodel (we lose our whole first floor on Monday) and Colin’s activities, I haven’t had much energy to create. But I promise to be back to sharing soon. (Unless, of course, this baby is on time and [...]
Card share and birthday wishes…
Hello. Just have a simple card to share using a Hero Arts stamp and die along with some Hero Arts acetate… This went together so fast. (Gotta love that.) I layered and adhered all the papers that would end up on the front of the card together. I then temporarily stuck them to the front [...]
Guess I should mention…
I have some news to share… Our next little one is expected to arrive this spring and we are all over the moon. Feeling blessed. Friends and family have know for some time now. But I have been having some struggles for the past few months (with my health – the pregnancy and baby are [...]
Advice for mommas of young ones…
If you are the momma of a quiet little guy who you are afraid will be nervous to get on the bus for the first day of Kindergarten, here is a bit of advice. Print a bunch of your favorite family photos. Laminate them. Punch holes in the corner. Put them on a key ring. [...]
Coming out of the water…
… to log in and say hello! We are still on vacation and it is heavenly. Here I am snorkeling with the kiddos… I love being in the water. It is amazing here. Anyway, I know I have a lot of winners to announce, but I will do them all when I am home. Internet [...]
8 years
8 years ago today… …I married the most amazing man… …and became Mum to these two remarkable girls… … and I haven’t stopped thanking God since. Life is good.
Paper Crafts!
Hello from Utah! I am here for editorial meeting with Paper Crafts. We all arrived, hit In and Out Burgers and are now in our jammies chatting. Here are the Go To Gals… So, I will be back soon with more to share and another giveaway. (Oh, and by the way, the winner of the [...]




















