Craftin'

There are always those mornings when we wake up and can think of a dozen things we would rather do than go to work. Sometimes, we get lucky and actually want to be where we are forced to be. This happened to me a couple of weeks ago.

I work for a company that specializes in my most favorite past-time. Scrapbooking! {I'm not joking when I say I'm an old lady at heart.} Every six months, there are tradeshows which bring together all the best in the business to display their products and creativity. I have had the opportunity to attend two of these shows since I began working for American Crafts, and I have to admit, each one has been just what I needed.

These tradeshows help me to remember that I too am a creative person. I have a creative outlet, and I am lucky enough to have an incredible life that drives me to express it. I am a firm believer in that we need to live this life to its fullest capacity. {Why squander such a gift?} Better than just experiencing our moments, we need to remember them. By documenting the ins and outs of my daily life, I am giving myself {and family} the gift of memories. There is nothing better than opening up an old photo album and being instantly taken back to that very day.

I scrapbook because I want to remember everything. I want to share my memories with anybody that's willing to look at them. Life is beautiful and ugly and crazy and boring all at the same time. That's what makes it perfect. I want to remember these moments just as they are. Perfect.

This little space in our home is my sanctuary.

Feeling inspired, I wanted to document some of my most precious memories. This is my very supportive grandpa and I at my graduation. {2012}

Another memory that will always have a special place in my heart- spending time with my best friend on the most important day of her life. {Clearly, this page is still a work in progress.}

I need to finish this little book I started years ago! This book is filled with pictures of Wyet and I during 2011- this year will always be special to me because it's the year everything in our relationship {finally} fell back in place.