1. Currently I am working on two different albums.
First one being my Europe trip. I have been back and forth about what to do and finally found a fabulous idea from Cathy Zielske that would be the perfect solution. While Adam was gone last week I designed her layout to a different format, again took why longer than I thought. With all my photos finally enlarged and printed I am just about ready to assemble, I just need to type up all my journaling, so glad I took a notebook along to journal our experience in the moment, and find a few quotes to add before I can print it. The photo is a sneak peak at what it will look like, you're viewing the title page.
The second one I'm working on is a small 6x6 album all about stuff I don't want to forget out of everyday life. I haven't actually began working on it yet, but in my head I know exactly what I want to do. It will be simple with journaling on one side and a photo on the other. It's pretty much a book that will never be completed since everyday there is something more I want to add. Here is an example:
Every night before we say prayers as a family it becomes one big wrestling match, game playing, & tickle fighting before we actually settle down and get on our knees. It's one thing I never want to forget about life right now with my little ones.
2.Summer is official over. Did you realize that? I welcome the change, but I will miss the carefree living that summer provides, rolling around in the grass, yes I roll, and the time spent outdoors. Until next time I guess, for now I am ready for the heat to pass and the colors to come, they're already here, for the smell of cool air, for crackling of the leaves, for the holidays, for sweaters to be brought out, and fires in the fireplace.
3. today I found this
and this
which made me more than smile. I love discovering photographs.
4. After months of looking at 2 blank Ikea frames, I had the rt one order and placed long ago, my enlarged 16x20 photos from Europe finally arrived in the mail yesterday. Seriously adds so much to our entry.
sorry for the glare
5.Last, but not least I need your help, your opinion. I have 3 credits in my audible account that have just been waiting for me because I'm afraid to make a choice, I'm so bad at decisions. I'm not sure what books deem worthy of being listened to? Should I choose something I want to read or something I know I will love and want to hear over and over again? What is your requirements for audio books? Help.
16 comments:
Your photos look so great in your entry way. There is nothing better than artwork you have done yourself!
Such a great idea about doing different albums. I have never thought about doing that. All of mine are in one big family book.
I am of no help with the books, maybe Jill would be a good source?
I *love* your idea of an "everyday life" ablum. I think I'll start one for myself!
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I love the new albums already! And your enlargements look great. Sorry I don't really have any advice on audio books -- I have only listened to ones that Jill passed on to me. The last one I listened to was Brick Lane. All of the characters in it are from India, and I really enjoyed hearing it with the Indian accents. Now I am listening to Everything is Illuminated and it is the same way with the Russian accents. Somehow it doesn't seem like it would be the same reading it with my voice in my head...
I think that you have a beautiful blog. I love your ideas and the thoughts that you share. Your photography is amazing. You are an inspiration to me!
Audio books are the ones that you sit in the car for a full hour for after you've turned the engine off and you're freezing. The Number One Ladies Detective Agency is my top suggestion. The whole series is good, and the reader is most excellent. Thanks for the sharing your random stuff.
I have never tried an audio book, so I have no recommendations for that. Sorry!
Your photos in your entry look so amazing. And, both your albums sound like they are going to be wonderful. Those little things like tickle fights are so important to remember, I think.
I love the Europe fotos you chose to frame!
Look at your girls' hands in that second picture! I am DYING!!! I love it.
Those frames are great as well as the shots.
I listened to Sarah's Quilt- the one after These Is My Words, and I rather enjoyed it. You might like them both that way.
Beautiful projects and photos. So inspiring. I would choose something you will want to hear over and over again...I want a book I can't put down, and will want to read again. Just got me The Glass Castle, I remember seeing a documentary about her...loving the book and it is making me very grateful for the life I have had!
Your album looks great, I know it will be painfully awesome to look at, I'll have to come over when it's done.
The enlargements are stunning, I think you picked a great place to hang them.
As for the books from Audible I would choose something you think you might have a hard time reading, but that you'd most likely enjoy listening to. Sometimes Jane Austen books are tough to read, but a delight to hear, so I'd think along those lines. Though I tend to enjoy every book I listen to, so you can't go very wrong there.
Love the Europe photos! Love the photos of your girls. So beautiful.
I've heard the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and the Poisonwood Bible are both excellent as audiobooks.
The album looks fabulous too. I need to scrapbook again. Thanks for then inspiration.
The photos are gorgeous! The album looks like it will be stunning! I can't wait for the unveiling!
Your photography is seriously gorgeous--What a cute family, too! Love the album ideas.
I have to tell you that your projects have inspired me to get going and get some things done! Thanks for posting.
can i just tell you i am about to jump on a plane to go to greece again...i love that place it is one of my favorites...i was there for a whole month...so those photos are wonderful. the album looks amazing...wow how exciting to get it all together
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