enjoying the process

I. LOVE. MAIL.  I have always LOVED mail. Even if it’s just junk – I don’t care. I love to get the mail, sort it, toss it, file it.. you name it. BUT… when a package arrives on our doorstep (does anyone use the word “doorstep” anymore? hmm..) I am giddy!  This week was a VERY happy mail week. Auntie Lil & Auntie Mel sent not one, but TWO packages this week. The kids were thrilled!!  Then my, oh so sweet sister, Abby sent a VERY happy package. I’m posting some of the photos below.

You see, I come from a VERY creative family. My mom has always made things: crocheted goodies, handmade treats, clothing, you name it she can make it.  She sent this package to the kids for Valentine’s Day. Now if you know me, you know that I don’t really care what’s inside the package as long as it’s cute on the outside (not to be confused with what Jesus wants- He really DOES care about what’s on the inside )  She handstamped the white wrapping paper. She MADE the cards for the kids- look how cute. Love you mom.

Next up.. my sister Abby.  Her package was UN- BE-LIEVABLE!! She made a card for Canyon’s bday with gumballs with the letter “C” on them!  Then, she made each of the kids a heart valentine filled with pink & white nerds (see below).  How does she come up with this stuff??

Then… she made these amazing gray & yellow cards! Do you see my blog colors?? I love these cards so much I don’t ever want to use them. Does that make sense?

THEN…. that’s right. There’s more!! She made this book for Chloe.  I can’t wait to fill it with pictures!

A little peek inside..

Now, I know you’re going to ask so I’ll tell you first. YES. She does sell her creations- YAY!!! So if anyone is interested, leave me a comment or send me an email & I’ll get you in touch with her, or vice versa.  It really is amazing craftmanship.  Thank you Abby!!!

Now… I’m very behind on everything so here’s a little sampling of what we’ve been up to..

Chloe turned 2 months old   She weighs 11 pounds 7 ounces and she’s 21.5 inches long)

I take Chloe & Keagan to the grocery store with me and this is how I have to shop… not super convenient

Cari & I threw a baby shower for Hallie.

Cari modeled a little bit..In homeschooling news… we learned a TON about Ancient Greece, we even made a lighthouse and Athenian coins, all of my kids can name the pronouns and find them in stories, the boys write better in cursive than printing, we learned to draw from our Veggie Tales DVDs, and we took a field trip to the Post Office. We weren’t allowed to take photos inside, but they were allowed to take a letter and mail it “behind the scenes.”  It was fascinating.

Okay, now you’re up to speed.