2011 Projects

This is an album where you document each and every day of your year. You take one photo, and journal your thoughts about it, for each day. I'm going to take this one day, week, month at a time. My plan is to teach myself to take in and enjoy all the little things in life, because these are what make up the best moments in life. This project is a monthly layout project. I have chosen one word to focus on this year. I will create one layout a month that is inspired by this word. My word is perspective. Life is not always full of happiness. However, how you view things can make all the difference in the world. I want to live in the moment, soak in all that life has to offer, learn from the hard times, and grow as a person. My perspective is the only thing I have control of, and it can make or break me.

This year I will experience life and reflect on things through scrapbooking. It gives me such joy and peace. This year I will let it heal me and make me a better person.

Science Night

The boys got science kits for Christmas. They have been begging to dig into them and last night was the night. I quickly realized why I don't teach science, when my patience ran out in 2 minutes. Luckily, Meric jumped in and sent me away to scrapbook while the madness ensued. He also took pictures of the boys while they measured, stirred, and poured their way to making Glow Dough. I love the look of concentration he captured on Mason and the mad scientist laugh on Jaxon. I did however make an appearance at the end to check out what they created and of course, to clean up the giant mess. I guess that's what mom's are for.

Mason didn't have enough science with the glow dough, so he also busted out his Snow Making kit and created a snowman. It even had coal eyes and a carrot nose. He worked hard on this little guy!

Time to Scrap Christmas

Someone's Been Busy

The Next Chapter

I made a decision six months ago that changed so many lives. Sometime I will share that story. But for now, all I know is that I am the happiest I've ever been in my life. I have people in my life that make me smile everyday. I have my health, a job, a place to live, and amazing children. I have met the love of my life and I look forward to this new beginning more than words can say. And for now, that's all I need.

Me

Spending time at the beach always seems to lighten my mood and help me reflect on life. The world recently lost one of the best people I have ever known. She taught me about strength and courage, how to be a little more green, and reminded me to love my family a whole lot more. She embraced life and lived every moment. She complained very little and fought til the very end. She taught from the heart and believed in the good in everyone. She spoke her mind and never backed down from a challenge. She will continue to inspire me to be a better mother, wife, teacher, and friend. I will carry her in my heart and think of her with a smile. I love you and will miss you Nancy. Thank you for being my friend.

On the Rocks

Sea anemones

We found a baby star fish this time!

They love to get super close to the water.

We saw so many star fish today. Mason loved it because he is studying the ocean in 1st grade!