Defining 'real'

My post yesterday had an amazingly positive reaction from everyone... but oddly enough reading back over what I said has left me feeling a bit hollow. I think there is more to this.Because what does 'letting it all hang out' even mean exactly?A blog...

last weekend

we headed up a mountain to enjoy a change of scenery. celebrated a special birthday & enjoyed time as a family. the trees & crisp mountain air was a welcome change. blue skies reminded me that spring & sunshine should be with us soon. my...

I Heart Faces: Eyes!

My nephew wanted his picture taken as I was preparing for a photo shoot because he had a cool cowboy vest on. We ended up with tons of silly pictures. I have always thought he has beautiful eyes and eye lash...

Giveaway Winner Announced!

By pick of Random.org the winner of the $30 shop credit to Katie Lloyd Photography: Mommy Makes is......comment #2 of 90...Tara at Tugboat's photography journal!Tara said...I am a follower through GFCCongrats Tara! Katie will contact you shortly.Thanks...

Oh so pretty ice cream

I have been drooling over gorgeous pretty ice cream pics this past week to give me ideas for my ice cream cake pops I am making for a 'shrink my picnic' party! Above are some of my favourites in a fresh, floral palette of minty greens and rosy pinks....

Not just for losers

I understand that many bloggers like to keep their blogs as their 'happy place'. They feel that the good memories are the ones worth recording and their blogs reflect that. I get it, sort of.But in a lot of ways, I can get a big slap of 'happy place'...