Ella really stepped out of her comfort zone and, at request of her music teacher, tried out for honor choir. She made it and we are so, so proud of her! Credits: A Little Joy by creashens So Thankful Templates by Crystal Livesay Designs

Me and my little dudes, April 2010. Photo taken by and used with permission from Moxie Blue Photography. Credits: Mom Speak by One Little Bird at Oscraps Along with bits from: Vagabond, Tuesday Morning, and All Scratched up by One Little Bird at Oscraps Stitches: Straight Line Stitches...

Eric and Boden, horsing around as usual!! Credits: Air Time by One Little Bird at Oscraps Roundabout Set 1 from Two Blue Birds at 9th & Bloom

Ella and I with Gus - this was taken in April when we were picking him. :) Credits: Billet Doux by One Little Bird at Oscraps

Eric and I on our "Mystery Surprise Weekend Getaway" in February. :) Credits: Vagabond by One Little Bird at Oscraps

This kid has 'tude by the boatload. :) Credits: Flight Plan No. 9 and Flight Plan from One Little Bird at Oscraps

Hubs and I on a little weekend trip we took recently. :) Credits: Time Capsule from One Little Bird at Oscraps

My crazy family at Christmas. :) Credits: Template: Kooky Cutouts 3 collab from Fizzy Pop Designs and Crystal Livesay Kit: Amazing Life by K Studios

Jakers and mama. Credits: Little Sprout by One Little Bird at Oscraps

Ella recently learned to read, and she is loving it. Reading everything in sight. It is just a joy to watch her learn this important skill! Credits: Kit: Page Turner by One Little Bird at Oscraps Template: Sidekicks Pack 19 by Fizzy Pop Designs at 9th & Bloom

All 3 of our kids started school this fall - Ella to kindergarten and the boys to preschool. It's a big deal! Credits: Kit: Book of Firsts by Paislee Press Designs + 3 Paper Peonies at Oscraps Template: Cranberry by zinnias + swallowtails at The Lilypad

My sweet Ella. :) Credits: Template: Grow With Love: Kids Edition by Designs by Crystal Livesay + zinnias and swallowtails Kit: Focal Point by One Little Bird at Oscraps

My hubby and our two boys. :) Credits: Template: Press Plate No. 30 from Paislee Press Designs at Oscraps Word bits: Est. collab from Paislee Press Designs + TaylorMade Designs at Oscraps Papers, flower, staples, inkblot: Chasing the Sun from Paislee Press Designs at Oscraps Stitches...

Ella. learning to climb trees. :) Credits: Confessional from One Little Bird Alpha from Flutterby by creashens Template from Summer Garden by zinnias and swallowtails

Me and the hubs. :) Credits: Twogetherness collab from One Little Bird and Kitty Chen, available at Oscraps