So many pictures, so little time!

I am finally starting to make some headway on my wedding scrapbook! I am super excited about the way that it is turning out! So far I have a few favorite pages that I want to share!


The first page that I am in love with is of our rehearsal dinner. I love how it captured the evening. The pictures are a little hectic, but that is how I remember it. There was a lot going on and I think this page captures the essence of the evening.

Another favorite page of mine is one that showcases our venue, Stevenson Ridge. When the husband and I went there on one of their open houses, we fell in love. It was perfect. I do not think that we could have found a better location!

Finally, I am in LOVE with my "Dressing the Bride" page. It was such a special moment in my life and I am so grateful to Casey Smith at Dirt Road Photography for capturing it!

To scrap or not to scrap...

Today I ran across my very first scrapbook page....ever. When I saw it, I cringed. It is, for lack of better words, a hot mess. But then I realized that that is where I was in my life. I was in middle school and awkward, and this page is awkward and then some. Part of me wants to rip it apart and start over from scratch, make it "prettier" and use some of the new techniques that I have learned. But I know better. This scrapbook page is just as much as a memory as the pictures are.

Scrapbooking isn't about scraps of paper and photos.  Scrapbooking is about scraps of life - yours and those special to you.  

~Rebecca Sower

Spring Wreath

 Burlap is huge this season, and I blame it on Pinterest! I decided to jump on the bandwagon and make my own burlap inspired Spring Wreath. I bought a 14inch form, wrapped it in 6inch wide burlap, and hot glued a small nest, bird and eggs (all of which I got from Michaels).

I am the Easter Bunny!

This Easter, the brother came for a visit with myself and the husband. I love a good tradition and couldn't let my boys have an Easter when they didn't get a visit from a giant rabbit that breaks into your house leaving eggs in a basket (what?).

So I made sure that they would have their basket filled with the family favorite (Reese's Egg and Bunny). In addition, the husband really wanted one of those Velcro ball and catch game things. I don't understand it, but I aim to please :)

 In addition, William and I went to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, where it RAINED and RAINED and RAINED. The good part was that we got onto all of the big roller coasters without having to wait in line. In some cases, we stayed on the ride and rode it a few times. However, the weather made us a little miserable so after a while we left and went to Cracker Barrel for lunch and to dry off. After checking the weather radar we saw that most of the rain had left the area, so we went back for a few more rides!

“What strange creatures brothers are!” 

Jane Austen