So much crazy is going on. But God is in control. Of that I can be sure…that’s pretty much the ONLY thing I’m sure about…
When I come back from my parent’s there is always this kind of disconnect in me. When I’m there, there is always a lot of time to think, [...]

One of the things that has always amazed me about my Aunt Nancy is how magical she is! She encourages all the people around her to use their imagination.
I remember when I was a little girl she would send me letters when she lived overseas. She would always draw me little pictures [...]

It is fascinating to me to see how different people view life (and themselves.) I am a great lover of learning about people and seeing how their brains work.
I talked to my Aunt Nancy at length this weekend, which I haven’t done in a long long time…and I so admire her positive outlook on [...]

Things I’ll miss when I go home:
1) my mom cooking for me
2) my mom and dad taking care of the kids so I can go on a date with Jon or do something for myself.
3) spending time with my nieces and nephews
4) staying up super late (jon’s not here, so I don’t feel bad [...]

a meme from one of my favorite ladies Tink!
listening: to the sounds of silence. this is why I stay up late…nobody bothers me.
eating: oatmeal, blueberries and fat free 1/2 and 1/2. teh YUM!
drinking: too much soda I need to get back to water again.
wearing: the same clothes [...]

Man, these trips are hard on me. Coming out here and staying with my family reminds me of just how much I really miss them. When I’m here I try to soak up the family love as much as I can, but it is still REALLY REALLY HARD to go home.
I [...]

I’m trying to cram all the “meeting folks” I can into the next week. I have lunch or dinner or coffee or play dates every day this week. Tonight I went back to my hometown, Bowie, MD, for dinner with some girls from Cornerstone A/G (the church my dad planted in Bowie in [...]

This weekend was teh awesome. My baby brother got married I can’t really even describe how much fun it is to get together with my brothers and sister in laws and aunties and uncles. I really have no words. It was just great. Thank you to my wonderful [...]

We have been SOOOOOOOOOOO SO busy. We have been running around finishing up the school year, participating in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, getting ready for Kids Camp, etc. Life is just a crazy mixed up jumble with a bunch of kids. Its a fun life, but it definitely has its [...]

Thank you ALL for participating in the Blog Hop, I hope you had fun!
For your patience here is another Documentary layout! There was a challenge on the Studio Calico Message Board to do something you have never done before on a layout. I have never done paint spatter (mist yes, paint [...]

Once again, I loved the bright colors! YUM YUM!
Here’s my layouts:

I loved this photo that Jon took of Jovi right around 1 month old. My kids all love to just sit around and stare at her, and I for sure hear it at least once a day, “MOM, isn’t she so ADORABLE!!” [...]

MMMMM, Studio Calico has another yummy kit coming atcha this week. It goes up for sale Thursday Night at midnight EST. Be there or be square!
The kit and add ons are pretty eclectic. I loved the colors again. Bright and cheery is my thing! I only had time [...]

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I seriously loved the May Kit at Studio Calico. It was PERFECT for my new baby photos…and even if I DIDN’T have new baby photos, I would still love this kit. The tones in the October Afternoon and Girl’s Paperie are soft but strong enough to not be pastel pastels. I am [...]

Last night was the Studio Calico reveal. The kit is gorgeous, but unfortunately sold out relatively quickly.

The DT gallery was gorgeous this month too. Here’s what I did for this month.

This is mostly done with the HoneyComb add on kit and was a lift of a Studio Calico member QingMei!

This one [...]

Here are some sneaks from the loverly September kit for Studio Calico!!! Yum Yum!!