A new family heirloom in the making….my scripture notebook. Memorizing scripture is a meaningful way to start a new year. I’m recording it in a very special book my mama gifted to me on my 37th birthday. The Lord willing, generations from now, my family will be reading the word we stored in our hearts in my handwriting. May those…
Category: preserving memories
Photo Storage
THIS is where my 2015 goals begin. I have purchased several thumb drives with the intention of organizing and storing my digital photos. This was one of my *favorite* Black Friday purchases! I’m still trying to figure out if I use Photoshop Elements to label the photos, will that carry over to the thumb drive storage?? How do you organize…
Old Photos
Courtney and I have spent quite a bit of time scanning photos we found at Mama’s house a year ago. It’s been fun to see my family in some photos I had never seen before. There are moments that make me sad as I think to those who have passed, and those that just take my breath: My grandmother is…
Growth Chart
I’m really sorry these pictures are so bad! This room isn’t the brightest and honestly, I’m still learning about this little gem of a camera my children purchased for me last Christmas. I wanted to share one of my newest projects with you: It’s inspired by this recreation of this Pottery Barn growth chart: (I needed to replace mine after…
Making Memories- Letters to Children
For some time, I’ve been writing letters to my children. These aren’t really on anything specific, just random thoughts, memories, things I want to share with each child. They each have baby books and I journal a lot- but these are more casual, I guess. Almost a conversation that I’m having with them at some future date. At the moment,…
Making Memories- Heritage Frame
I came across this idea earlier this week and thought I would share: Heritage Frames My Great-Aunt Judy, made these for several ladies in our family when my Great-Grandmother passed. They were so pretty- she used little scribbled notes and old photos, favorite recipes, etc. It’s a great idea…here’s a quick tutorial! I would love to know if you try…
Friday Storm
Friday, a storm passed though that knocked our power off for a few hours. I felt myself beginning to grumble as we lit candles, and looked for a radio. Who wants to be inconvenienced with no air conditioning and no lights?! As the minutes passed, I think God whispered to my heart. I needed a little reminder that these are…
Meredith’s Birthday
A whole first year already…. Meredith’s first baby prints on the birthday tablecloth– She loved feeling the paint between her toes! My Mom made her the sweetest bear: She loves it and has been taking it pretty much everywhere since! Mom also crocheted a doll…with yellow hair. She made Meredith a matching hat and wig!! We laughed and laughed!! The…