a doodle for daddy

I've mentioned my fondness of Maize Hutton's work several times before (although I'm still miffed she shut her blog down!) But, I am so in love with one of our Father's Day Gifts, I had to share again... Kenzie and I commissioned Maize to make a Doodle Tag as a Father's Day gift. How fitting, eh?



Kenzie drew a little doodle, which of course, she enjoyed very much. The doodle was transferred onto this tag which we added to a key-chain for the most perfect little gift. The doodle is a picture of her daddy. Wearing a crown. I thought that was hair on his head..but apparently he is wearing a crown. Or so she says..



Along with the doodle tag comes a stamp made out of the same image - which we plan to have lots of fun with as well.



The gifts wrapped up and given with love during a pretty fantastic camping trip - sealed the deal.

It was his best Father's Day ever.... He's one Grateful Dad.



Thanks Maize for your help in making it so special!

10 years.

5 houses, 2 kids, two cross country moves
Ten years: It's really just spun by.

Today, is our 10 year anniversary. I'm one lucky girl. My husband accepts my weaknesses (probably better than I do his) and absolutely celebrates my strengths.

I wish the same love for our kids, some day.
Thanks for spinning with me, baby....

me too.

There's another creation in the works. I'm pregnant.


12 week belly self-portrait. Taken from above.

My stomach is expanding at an alarming rate. I've made it to the trimester's end without anyone overtly calling attention to it, and have only spilled the beans twice!! Yet, I've been feeling very self-conscious and am relieved to be able to finally just say it. For those of you who've seen me recently & just thought I was getting chubby...well, thanks for not mentioning THAT.

SO, the cats out of the bag. I join the many who are crafting babies these days. We're excited. We're due March 8.