The Whole Christmas Season, All in One Post

Didn't Christmas feel like it went so fast?  I felt like I could barely keep up with anything this year. I suppose that having an infant and a shorter Christmas season will do that.  Despite the rush of the season, our Christmas was simple and wonderful.  I made it easy on myself and hardly put up any decorations.  I didn't fuss too much with Christmas cards either, and we stayed home for the majority of our Christmas break.  Taking things slow and easy was just what we needed. It was perfect.

And, as long as it still looks and feels like Christmas out there, I might as well share some of our Christmas with you.
 

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Christmas card photo shoot.

Our home for Christmas.

Christmas Eve.  Livvy wasn't having it.

Christmas day.

Snow fun.

Warm baths.

Thanks for letting me share!  Are you surviving the deep freeze?  Or is it warm where you are?   Right now our temperatures are at a balmy -15 with wind chills in the -30s .  So pleasant, right?!?  Brr...

My Book: DIY Chalkboard Crafts and a Giveaway!

I am excited to finally be able to share my book DIY Chalkboard Crafts with you today!  It was such a fun book to write and photograph.  In honor of the book's release, I am hosting a giveaway!  I will choose three lucky winners at random who will receive one copy of the book.  (This contest is open to residents of the United States only.  One entry per person).  To enter, simply leave a comment below. In your comment, let me know if you have ever used chalkboard paint before and if so, how you used it.  I will email the winners of the contest after it ends.  If any winner fails to respond within 24 hours, I will choose a new winner at random.

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If you or someone you know is interested in chalkboard crafts, you can order this book at Barnes and Noble or at Amazon.

Good luck!

Our Livia Eveline

We are thrilled to introduce you to Livia Eveline, who joined our family two weeks ago.

7 pounds 12 ounces

20 inches

We are over the moon in love with our sweet little Livvy and are thankful to God for her!

Coming soon?  Her nursery reveal!

An Update of Sorts

Hello, hello!

It has been awhile since I've written here and I've missed it!  It seems that things have finally settled down around our home, only to pick up again once our baby girl arrives.  She could come any day now and we are all anxious and excited to meet her.  Her room is almost finished and I am looking forward to sharing it with you.

How was your summer?  Ours was busy in the best possible way!  We crammed in as many family adventures as we could all while working on a pretty big project.  You see, I was asked back in February to write a book about chalkboard crafts and projects.  I'll share the final details of the book as soon as I can, although if you are feeling particularly snoopy, you can look it up here.  ;)  There are a few final details to work out, including the actual book cover, before it comes out in December. I'm pretty happy with the book so far and am even happier to be almost done with it!

I'll be back again soon to share the baby room with you, hopefully before she arrives!  Until then, I'll leave you with the pictures of one of our last summer adventures, because no post should ever be without pictures. 

Just a side note, if you are ever in Milwaukee, be sure to visit Purple Door Ice Cream.  It is divine.