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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