My Etsy Shop

So, my upcoming workshop for StructuredScraps is this next Wednesday, December 10th. There is a lot of printing and cutting going on here in my home to prepare for this evening. I'm excited to share something I love so much with family and friends. I'm also selling some of my items at Etsy and have placed a link on my blog if you would like to take a look.

Turkeys

Okay, I know that we are in December now, but I wanted to share something about Turkeys. At school Jakob's teacher asked all the kids how to cook a turkey. I wanted to share what Jakob said.

"Go to the food place and get a turkey for $100.00. Mix together 1 spoon of sugar, 2 cups of salt and 2 cups of milk. Place it inside the turkey. Cook it in the stove so it spins around with fire under it. Let it cook all day. Cut it up and eat it."

Well, maybe I should take some cooking tips from my son. I didn't realize he had so much to share on the topic.

Below is a Turkey Jakob made. He didn't want the tradition three feathers

on each side, he just wanted one for arms. Oh, is that how it should be.

Katie's Home

Steve's sister Katie came home from her 18 month mission yesterday. We were so excited to see our Katie come off the plane and spend the day with her. She has been such an example to us of service and love. Her emails home were always so positive and upbeat. What an example she has been for our family. We love you Katie and are so glad you are home!

December Daily 2

Got those Christmas letter off early this year. You all should be getting your letters from us shortly!! Love, love, love this time of year to reconnect with friends and family.

This is the back of the second day page. Since it is a clear page I have to back the photo with another piece of cardstock. I love that page three is just waiting for me to add something to it. Now, what should I document from our lives today??

December Daily 1

Just finished my pages below. Our first day in December we decorated the tree. So much fun this year to watch the kids really enjoy the season.

Tomorrow, Promise!!

BUT, I have pictures of our tree cutting adventure this last Saturday. We found the perfect tree and I'm so excited to have our tree upstairs this year, right by the fireplace, so cozy and festive. Still working on decorating and hope to be completely finished this week.

December Daily

I've decided to follow Ali Edwards blog and do a December Daily book. You can read about it here. I have the book made and I will be adding pages to it while I document each day of December leading up to Christmas. I'm excited to document this month in this way. I'm hoping this will help me focus on what I truly want to do and share this next month with my family. I cannot tell you how excited I am for this Christmas season and how much I am looking forward to spending time celebrating the birth and life of our Savior. What a spirit of love, gratitude, and hope we feel as we celebrate this time of year. Love, love, love this time of year. Look back later this day, I will be posting my first December Daily page.