you like to be brave but just a little bit

This is a layout I made for Maya Road for CHA.

And the journaling says:
My little boy you are always so very cute and you try to imitate your brother all the time and be a big brave boy like he is. So when you saw him walk on the sidewalk ledge, you had to, too. You did great until you hit a crack and then you refused to move, you were all scared. So I held your hand and walked you over the ledge. and told you that the cracks are not scary. But i have to admit I felt relieved that you are as cautious as you are adventurous. I like my boys to be brave but not too brave. Here’s to hoping you always stay a little cautious. I love you so very much my little boy. You rock.

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Reminder to self

This is a layout I made for Maya Road for CHA.

And the journaling says:
My word this year is savor. I can’t think of a better way to savor what I have then to remember these two things: laugh and breathe. They remind me to slow down and appreciate what I have and take pause to really look at it. Each time I forget, I take a look at the bracelets and remember my goal. To be aware of how lucky I am and to remember to practice gratitude And savor every bit of it.

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my bliss is seeing you happy

This is a layout I made for Maya Road for CHA.

And the journaling says:
Of all the things that bring me joy in this world, seeing the two of you happy is the biggest one. I love looking at the se photos from Turkey cause you look so very happ y in them. And each time I look at them my heart fills up and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for my life. Thank you for giving me such joy.

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Today you took one more small step forward

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye for June.

And the journaling says:
My sweet boy, you have gotten to this place where you’re crossing new milestones every single day. You’re losing the baby teeth, you’re doing homework, you’re making your own lunch, and even breakfast sometimes. You’re growing up so quickly. Today you sat with me and learned to tie your shoes. Yet another milestone. I am so grateful to get to see all these small moments of significance. I love you and adore you.

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Your book of happy and fun memories

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye for June.

And the journaling says:
My sweet boy, I noticed lately that you have a tendency to look at your life and notice a lot of what is missing and be sad. I’ve spent many years being sad and negative, but I wish so much better for you. So I suggested this book of collections of happy memories that you can look at when you feel sad. I really hope it will remind you of how much you have to be thankful for, and how very loved you are. I love you so much.

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Daddy we thank you for the light you shine onto our lives

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye for June.

And the journaling says:
There are many wonderful things in our lives but the very best part of our days is when you are with us. The way you are so joyous and happy and how your light shines so bright makes our lives so much better and so full of happiness. Daddy we are all so very grateful for you. For making life brighter. For adding laughter. For making all of us feel deeply loved. We love and adore you so very much.

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Mama’s Little Sweet and Happy Boy, You are so so cute

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye for May.

And the journaling says:
I took these photos while I was working and you were playing next to me. When you felt that I was taking photos you smirked but didn’t look up. And then I called your name and uoi couldn’t help it. You broke into a full on smile. And then laughter. It was so special that it made me laugh right along with you. Nathaniel your happy spirit is so contagious and you are the light of my days. Than kyou my son, I love you.

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Little girl you will love being a mom so much

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye for May.

And the journaling says:
I was never one of those girls who grew up dreaming about her wedding day. But I did often imaginehaving kids, taking care of them and loving them. What I could have never known then was how much having kids would change my life. How much more confident, calm, and deeply happy it would make me. My life got so much better as soon as David was born. Now with Nathaniel, too. It’s as if I feel complete for the first time in my life. Thank you my boys.

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Ready. Set. Go.

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye for March.

And the journaling says:
Because David’s school was closed for a week we decided to take a short family holiday to Tiburon at the end of February. The weather was absolutely perfect and as we walked by the bay you two kept racing each other. And laughing and when I look at the photos it’s so easy to see the joy in your faces. The two of you know how to have fun together and you bring so much joy into my life. Thank you.

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Family Night: It makes Me Happy

This layout is for Write.Click.Scrapbook’s June Gallery. The theme is to scraplift another member. I chose this wonderful layout from Marnie Flores.

Journaling Reads:
2011 has been a year of starting traditions for us and i’ve loved them all so much. Especially sunday night family games.

you are the one constant in my life

This is a layout I made for My Mind’s Eye’s blog for February.

And the journaling says:
when i look back upon the last 18 years of my life, all my twenties and thirties, the one constant throughout has been you and your love. Your kindness, your smile, your hugs. The one thing I could rely on. The one thing that stood by me no matter what. I am so grateful for you and I love you madly.

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you love and hug and teach him

This layout was for Maya Road CHA Winter show.

Journaling Reads:
My sweet boy i know that Nathaniel gets on your nerves sometimes. But I also see that you can tell how much her adores you and loves doing anything you do. So I really feel grateful when you ply with him and show him things. And watch out for him and are patient with him. I love that you hug him and help him. Thank you for being such a great big brother. I love you so much.

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