Peekin’ Peepers

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This is my lovely sister.  How I adore her!  Here is one of my very favorite photos from the photo shoot we did.
I saw a similar pose on Pinterest and knew I wanted to try it out -hoping to get a good shot of her peepers.  I think we did pretty good.  :)

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Spotlight {Autumn}

Daddy: Autumn Michelle – I love you because when you offer to help someone you are so good to do it quickly and cheerfully. When you decide to help someone you do it with all your heart.
Jacob: I love Autumn because she has so much energy and enthusiasm.
Autumn: Do you want [...]

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Little reminders

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*deep breath* & *sigh*

I think the real gift here are all the quotes.
Card reads “There is more to life than increasing its speed – Gandhi”
(Featured in this talk – “Of Things That Matter Most” by President Uchtorf – love it.  And love that General Conference is so soon – about a month now!!  :) )
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Natural lovin’

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My brother Bob’s family gave us this small herbal salve, ointment and essential oil set for part of our Christmas present last year. He and his amazing wife Amanda have been learning how to make many of them. Although it was fun to have my brother’s handwriting on bright neon sticky labels on the containers [...]

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Love Stories…

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A few stories I don’t want to forget.  :)  I love the words+photos process for that.  The +colors+polka dots+digital paint+toothpick flags… that would be for me.  The little heart(s) “hidden” on each layout I do… that’s for all of us.

My silly little one. One morning she came running into our bedroom, hopped on the bed [...]

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Crafting with my little ones… a real treat

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These fun little beauties can be adapted for any age or occasion.
Our little ones got in on the fun as well.  Here’s Jacob starting out:

Some treat trying from Momma’s jars:

I love little chubby fingers wiggling and prying.
Jacob still at it… making a very fancy dispenser.

Some containers by the others.  Katey’s is my personal favorite – [...]

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C that rhymes with T and that stands for…

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Trouble.  Our little man, with trouble written all over his face:

I guess not all over… just half of a mischievous mustache.

Yes, I’m talking about you…

(and *bam* here’s where I get the giggles and he knows that he has yet again had another successful adventure with markers…)

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a little announcement…

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This one deserves a post all it’s own.

Yup, it’s a baby announcement.  And… it’s for our family.  :)!
Photo inspired by the adorable print here.
{Credits:  Meet & Greet Elements Pack by In the Making Design, “You are awesome” mini kit by Splendid Fiins (thought bubble – recolored), font: American Typewriter, “Just Love” and “Peace Man” actions on [...]

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Strolling…

Speaking of celebrations, here are a few more from the merry merry month of May.
First off (although it’s the end of the month ) – Mom Pipes’ birthday.  She is one of my favorite people in the whole world.  She is always showing us the most amazing home decor items that she got [...]

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