Awww, so sweet! Wish my mice would do this. Sigh! If my neighbor stopped growing hemp, they might stop coming in where I have to catch them and carry them away. If they were part of a story like this one I might let them stay!

Congratulations! So well-deserved!

Ladies, I feel your agony. My sleep trouble started about 35 years ago and this LO is exactly how it feels! Sleep apnea was part of it and a bipap helps but I've only recently been able to get a full night sleep again - on and off. Baby steps! I found a tea that helps, too. Cheryl, thanks...

Creative framing and masking, but the photos are truly the star!

Beautiful stamp and brush work! I love that photo!

They do indeed do the chicken dance. I miss our chickens. They were fun and the eggs delicious.

Oh, I love the photo effects! Fantastic use of the filters!

Claire, I think awesome is correct! This LO is perfect for the subject and her style! I love it. Her ink is amazing!

I had to come back, Ona. I think this deserves a Standing O so here it is!

I tend to shy away from giving Standing Os to CT members because we are supposed to excel, but you know, their creativity ought to be acknowledged, too, so I do from time to time. This LO by @wombat146 grabbed me and I spent a lot of time looking at it. Ona's masking and blending are...

Ona, your masking and blending are just exquisite! What a fabulous home for this precious photo!

I love your minimal use of elements. It really lets the photo shine!

Wow! I thought the lavender was an OOB until I looked really close! Exquisite!

@Rollinchen makes fabulous use of negative space in this sweet charming LO. Creative framing and masking - gorgeous!

Oh, fantastic use of negative space and creative framing. What a sweet LO! This needs a Standing O!

Wonderful photo progression! The lyrics to The Way We Were popped into my mind instantly - misty water-colored memories...Scattered pictures, of the smiles we left behind. Only this isn't melancholy at all!

I just love your photos. Funny how we still see them as their precious new self even after they're away from home. Beautiful memory page!

I'm with Lynne! A delightful story of family life!