Category: Olivia
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The Best Christmas Present 2014
I might have gotten the best Christmas present ever, this year. I know, I know… that’s a pretty tall claim. But take a look: 2 gorgeous sticker books crafted with care by Olivia. My mom watches Olivia during the week and one of their favorite activities is crafting sticker books. The concept is super simple:…
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Christmas Accordion Album 2015
Over the Holidays, I put together a darling little accordion album from Carina Gardner. This mini scrapbook was the perfect keepsake to hold cherished Christmas pics of Olivia. I cut out the digital files using my silhouette machine and added a few design elements: rounded photo corners, red polka dot washi tape borders, sprigs of…
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Lately… September & October 2014
This Fall has been a BLUR. Lately, I’ve been: …creating works of art with a very talented toddler. Crayons are a big hit these days. …traveling to Salt Lake City for an essential oil convention. … listening to this YouTube by Kid President. They actually aired it at convention during part of a breakout session…
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22 Months and Growing
To my precious, independent, strong-willed, and beautiful daughter: I love you. Always and forever. You are teaching me so much about the world. You make me laugh and want to pull my hair out… every single day. We are both learning new depths of patience and how to navigate the world together. I love your…
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DIY Sensory Bin for Olivia
To help her sensory and speech issues, Olivia has been working with an awesome occupational therapist. On one of Tracy’s visits, she brought an enormous sensory bin filled with colorful noodles. Olivia LOVED scooping, dumping, and pouring. The best news?… the bin was large enough for Olivia to actually climb in (which she eagerly did!). …
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Summer Photo Challenge 2014
This summer has been filled with beautiful moments. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed I’ve been using the hashtag, #bpcphonephotographyproject, to describe many of my photos along with several more specific ones like #ppp2silhouette or #ppp2light. These labels refer to a phone photography challenge I participated in through Big Picture Classes. …
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Olivia’s Nursery Update: A Reading Nook
We just officially completed a little reading nook in Olivia’s room and can’t wait to share it! When James’ parents came to visit Olivia in March 2013, they helped us create a custom bookshelf based on this popular Pottery Barn product. James and his Dad worked all weekend to craft this beautiful piece so our…
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Father’s Day Gift 2014
To celebrate Father’s Day this year, I knew I wanted to do something special for James. We’ve had quite a year of ups and downs! When I saw a template for adorable printable book on the blog I Heart Nap Time, I knew it would be the perfect gift for our superhero! Here’s how my…
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Thoughts on Traveling and Motherhood: Part 1
Over the past two months, I’ve spent two weekends away from my sweet baby girl. I’m happy to report that she did great! I, on the other hand, was largely a hot mess. Part of me was so excited to escape my current reality for just a few precious days. The other part was overwhelmed…
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Two Photos and a Lifetime in Between
Mother’s Day is around the corner. My mom has always treasured this little grouping of photos that sits nestled in the edges of her dresser mirror: I was probably 15 months old, happily exploring flowers at my grandparent’s garden. The little girl on the carousel is my mom. I recently asked her why the photos…