Shabby Princess "Easy-As-Pie Template Challenge {TWO}"

I was going to bed AT 10PM SHARP tonight! I promised myself!

BUT then....

I stumbled upon this challenge and LOVED the idea of not only a "challenge" but creating a page to enter to win free digital scrap-booking supplies. I've admired the Shabby Princess Shoppe for quite some time and until yet hadn't created a layout with their products. (Even though I had purchased a few kits and downloaded a few freebies)

I downloaded the free template, chose a few of my recent photos and then incorporated some papers from my kits into the template. A little tweaking here and there...and here's you go. A page about a boy and a dog! 

Even though I'm tired, I'm so glad I did this page. I enjoy looking back on these special moments and hope that someday the boys will too!

Almost 2 hours later and I'm REALLY going to bed now....  ;-)

New Spring/Summer Header

This new picture signifies spring and new beginnings....the scripture is not my thinking that I'm "all that" or really all that peaceful. More-so a reminder of the way I'd like to be. I'm continually striving for improvement and this is an area that could use some work lately. In both my thoughts and actions towards the people that I love and cherish in my life. Here's to growth, the changing of seasons, and the Peace and Joy that follow~

A little place for Prayer

I'm so happy about my new little space. I had been wanting a quiet place where I could go and read or pray. This is what I came up with.

I love how I was able to re-use my boys old rocking chair as well as my Great Grandma's old chair. The lighting from the window is perfect during the day and there's a cozy little glow from the lamp in the evenings.

This is one of the ADORABLE little throw pillows hand crafted by my SIL. They mean so much to me. On a cold day I also have a few blankets tucked away nearby to grab and snuggle in with!

I'm truly grateful!

Here's a tiny peek into the rest of the room. 

The 1st of a whole makeover that I'll SOMEDAY accomplish!

I had some large bamboo blinds given to me and after cutting them to size and screwing them in with eye-hooks I think they turned out pretty darn cute!

More to follow...but don't hold your breath, it may be a while! ;-)