I tend to work extra hard on things (aka slave over them) when they're for the girls, in both concept and execution. So it's really awesome when they turn out even better than I plan! I've been into these minimal copperplate capitals lately, and it was fun to use them on Helen's announcement. This little card makes me so happy. Big thanks to Eagle Printing out of Chicago. First time using them, and they were great! #hellohelen #candle #camellia

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Sometimes all I want for Christmas is to throw out the dying magnolia garland. Now I get to look at these sparse kitchen shelves, and that feels GOOD!

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Sharing popcorn from Mrs. Gaile and Mr. Buddy!

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Rugrats

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A #blackandwhitephotochallenge from @whitedressesboutique to post something that makes me smile. My mom's work always does. This is the Christmas card she drew the year I turned one.

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Extra special #mixedmediamonday because it was on a Tuesday and we had a fun cousin over! Ainsley and Charlotte colored these Christmas trees and then sewed ornaments on them.

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Gingerbread houses with Char and Darlin! #mixedmediamonday

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Luke strategizing how to attack this cake before I eat it all. #boyproblems

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Farris stole the show at her bible study singing performance. She decided not to sing with her group. Instead she waited for the big kids to get on stage, shot across the front of the church, and worked her way to front and center stage. She was waiting for her star moment, and it worked.

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Farris stole the show at her bible study singing performance. She decided not to sing with her age group and ran off crying to sit on my lap. After that she waited for the big kids to get on stage, shot across the front of the church like a speeding bullet, and worked her way front and center. She was waiting for her star moment, and it worked.

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Painting and blow-drying fingernails. The true mark of a girl dad.

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#mixedmediamonday holiday edition: Shoebox turned Christmas dollhouse!

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Chi O loves auburn! This old pin gets new life on a baby hoot.

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Just getting the coffee table decorated makes me so happy!

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I'm thankful for these three!

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Can't believe I just gave my two-year-old an accent nail.

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Sweetest smiles in the whole wide world! #hellohelen

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Today's #mixedmediamonday is all by myself! Paper quilting inspired by the beautiful and rich work of @lenawolffstudio

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If Ariel went to the Oscars

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Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. (Forgive me, Helen!)

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This coffee reminds me of Birmingham every morning. Miss you, Magic City! #instagrambhm

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Hello Helen!

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Four years ago we were hit with a tidal wave of love and joy that knocked us off our feet. Happy fourth birthday to Charlotte, our tenderhearted, free-spirited girl who sees beauty in everything. We love you!

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Birthday waffle

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The second of what I'm sure will be many, many, many Barbie cakes!

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Staring at Helen...such a great way to spend a Monday.

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This is how I want to spend every day. Building and painting boats on the porch with the girls.

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Party brigade!

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That's a whole lot of candles.

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This photo was taken just a few years before I met and started loving Luke, and I love how it represents his spirit. Happy 30th birthday to my best friend. I'm so glad I'm the one by your side on this wonderful adventure.

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Biscuits and birthday cards

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Shopping spree with Helen! Looks like I'll have to tell her later how much fun she had.

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Charlotte's art for #mixedmediamonday . Guess who the teeny tiny person is in the upper corner?

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Holding a baby this tiny justifies a selfie. She's such a kitten!

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Farris went fishing today for her birthday!

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#tbt to 2000? 2001? John Mayer concert. Did we really wear those shirts?? Love that Rachel's had the lace-up sides.

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An earring box makes a great fairy bed.

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Yesterday Charlotte and Luke did #mixedmediamonday together and decorated some leaves!

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Me and char bringing back the mall photo booth. The last pics looks like the chipmunk pose (@lauraselfburton) but really we are showing off our manicures.

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Farris is turning two! I love making things for my girls.

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Somebody suggest a toddler play idea that actually works! Glad I didn't waste my washi tape on this abandoned two-bit tape town.

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#mixedmediamonday goes haute couture

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Wanna know how you spell trouble? S-H-A-R-E-D R-O-O-M.

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First day of school! And after much discussion/arguing about outfits, crying, removing of hair bows, shoes, shorts, etc, and finally getting this demure and highly inaccurate shot, boy am I thankful for school!

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Tired of doing boring, unimportant things like 9 to 5 jobs or feeding a family? Make a wall hanging! Your kids will love it, and your husband will think you're as awesome as an early American pioneer, even if all he eats for supper is boxed mac and cheese. You did build a loom, after all. This little dear is going in the mermaid room.

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Yesterday I added this sweet Eloise Wilkins illustration of a little girl on the sail of her ship. I love her pigtails blowing in the wind, and I hope my little gal flies free like this one does. #mixedmediamonday

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Anchors away! Because every baby needs a boat. This was the most fun thing I've done in a long time. Thanks to the incredibly inspiring work of Ann Wood.

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What is it about the third trimester that makes paper mache-ing a boat supremely important?

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