sweet confidence

When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.

She is full of confidence and oh does she have a lot of fun. A lot of spontaneous fun as she has an amazing spirit.

Miss M, I hope you never lose that fearless spirit, fill your life with wonderful fun, remain as confident in yourself as you are now, keep the sweet twinkle in your eye, and know that you are truly an amazing girl.

preserving memories the digital way

In addition to the traditional layouts I created at my scrapbook crop last weekend, I also made some digital layouts. It was a nice change of pace for me! I used some templates that I purchased and some of my own templates.

preserving memories

I am so fortunate to have been able to spend an entire weekend doing something that I love - scrapbooking. I was able to get away and concentrate on preserving the memories of my family's life. I love recording the details of our who/what/where/when/why-i-adore-these-moments. It is re-engerizing, centering, and quite therapeutic for me.

Best of all, my children LOVE the pages I create. :)

Here is a sampling of what I created (it was quite a productive weekend - in addition to spending time with friends, I preserved over 25 memories/scrapbook pages!).

little breather

“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.”
- Washington Irving

No matter the age, nature shows her power to calm and restore the heart, mind, and soul. Spending time outdoors in the pure and pristine countryside awakens the senses while simultaneously relaxing the body. The effect is magical and medicinal in both the young and the not so young.

I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to experience these cherished moments with my children and help them develop a great appreciation for our world. It is my, and their, little breather in this sometimes chaotic life we live.

may blooms

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
- Irish Blessings

I love this time of year when the garden is blossoming and new blooms delight the senses each day. Years of tending to the garden shows the rewards right when the soul most needs it.