There is a new Prompt over at The Creative Type!

"There is quite possibly little in this world more inspiring than music so for prompt # 13 we have decided to get lyrical....and we hope you will too!! Use some of your favourite lyrics to feature on your page, and make some lovely music with us!"

"Reader, you may ask this question: in fact, you must ask this question: Is it ridiculous for a very small, sickly, big eared mouse to fall in love with a beautiful human princess named Pea?

The answer is ...yes. Of course, it's ridiculous. Love is ridiculous.

But love is also wonderful. And powerful. And Despereaux's love for the Princess Pea would prove in time, to be all of these things: powerful, wonderful, and ridiculous."

The boys and I have been reading Despereaux. I have to say I liked the movie storyline better but I LOVE the way the author Kat DiCamillo writes. She has very nice grammer too! So when I saw this quote I thought - this would make a great layout!

I think I am a children's author groupie!

Shh - don't tell anyone but I think I am using my son Tim's love of books to go to Children's Authors book signings! I just love hearing them talk about what inspires them to write and how excited all the kids get when asking questions or talking about the author's books. It is really cool to see!We just went to another one last week at our local Children's Book store - Hicklebee's! This time it was Peter Lerangis who wrote the 2nd book in a cool new kid's series called 39 Clues! It is a collaboration of 10 different children's authors who are writing this series of books that also has an interactive component online. It is pretty cool! If your child is into books this is one to check out - BUT buy it from a local children's bookstore! Even though it is usually more we gotta keep these local businesses going!

Check out the new prompt that is over at The CrEatiVe TyPe!

Prompt 12 - A Stitch in Time(s New Roman)

We're off and running with prompt number 12!!!! This time around we're celebrating all things stitched! Well specifically all letters stitched, because that's how we roll.... So sew, embroider, or floss those titles and journaling and link 'em up here by March 15 and YOU could win this....

Here was my take on the prompt:

Here is Tyler and some of his buddies. We took a group of kids to Laser Tag for his 9th birthday! My baby is Nine! How did that happen? We are getting a lot of use out of our new place already. We have had people over the last two weekends for Tyler's birthday and then last night, we had our church's jr high group over for game night. I love being in a place again that makes it easy for people to come over!

Matt is getting closer to starting the academy. He picked up his uniform, boots and other equipment. He is working out and running a lot more now to hopefully lessen the shock of the physical stress he will be under while he is training.

Just sharing some recent layouts I did for Picture Me Perfect! Stay Tuned for details on an upcoming class I am teaching in April!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Here is what I did for Matt for Valentine's Day! It was a prompt I came up with over at The Creative Type called Love Letters. We have had a really rough last year or so and it really meant a lot to me to get how I felt about all that he has done for us on paper.

Journaling reads "A real Superhero (is not)someone that wears a cape and swoops in to save the day. A real superhero works two, three jobs just so that he can provide for his family. A real superhero knows how to play with his kids and is a great example to them of what a husband and father should be. A real superhero loves his wife and is infinitely patient with her. A real superhero is someone I love and am so thankful to share my life with. A real superhero is - you!"