Memory Keeping// Project Life// Travel

Okay... in just over one month's time I am completely finished documenting all of our photos from our trip to Florida. And I am almost up to date documenting our day to day life since we've been back. (so get ready for more photos!) Knowing that all of my favorite photos and stories so far from this year are already recorded feels great!

I can't say enough about how much I love Project Life and having the chance to be on the 2015 design team. Project Life makes it possible for me to continue my love affair with scrapbooking without neglecting my day to day schedule as a mom... wife... adventurer.

I take a lot of pictures. It's my passion! I just can't imagine leaving them on my hard drive or iPhone where they could never be seen or enjoyed. Whether you are like me, and take way too many pictures, or only take them now and then, do yourself a favor and print those photos! Even better, get yourself a Project Life album and tuck those photos and the stories away in your album. Leave it out where your family can enjoy the memories. My little boy flips through the pages of our books all the time... sticky peanut butter hands and all. There's nothing better than sharing those sweet memories with the ones you love.

PS... You see that cute "Magic" Flair button on the final spread... I design Flair embellishments for your scrapbooking and Project Life pages. More to come on that soon. Interested in custom designs? Let me know!

Project Life is a memory keeping system created by Becky Higgins. For more creative inspiration and to learn how to get started, click here.

Life Through the Lens// Animal Kingdom// Travel

We loved Disney's Animal Kingdom! It was such a fun day together... The animals, the ambiance, the shows... it was just a whole lot of fun!

The Highlights:

The Safari:

 Giraffes

Elephants

Leopards

Max was in awe. I was camera happy. 

Danny held his cool, but I think he loved it just as much;)

The Shows:

Finding Nemo the Musical

Lion King the Musical

I loved both of the shows! The performers were fantastic! It was so magical and fun! Max fell asleep during both shows, but we were completely captivated. 

The Rides:

Everest the roller coaster

Danny and I traded off watching Max while each of us took a turn going on the roller coaster. Total thrill ride! I couldn't stop smiling!

The Petting Zoo:

Oh my goodness... Max loved riding the train to the little petting zoo. 

He couldn't wait to open the gate and get right in there. 

The goats got a little feisty with one another and all the other children were afraid-- 

Max just stood right there in the middle of it, grinning ear to ear. 

He stood at the gate waving and saying "bye bye" to the animals when it was time to leave.

The Allergy-Free Food cart:

We were walking by and I glanced at the menu to see all gluten and dairy free items listed! 

I seriously felt like crying a little. 

Made my day. 

Thanks Animal Kingdom for a completely magical day!

Project Life Week 3-4// Travel// Disneyworld

 Another quick installment of Project Life spreads from our trip to Orlando! I can't tell you how good it feels to be almost all caught up on a trip that was only a month ago. Thank you Project Life for making it possible to live the little moments and document them with ease!

Products Used

1. Page Protectors Big Variety Pack number 1 design a

Boys Rule Value Kit.

Travel Themed cards

2. Page Protectors Big Variety Pack number 1 design A and D

Boys Rule Value Kit

Coral edition Core Kit

Kraft edition Core Kit

Just add Color edition Core Kit

3. Page Protectors Big Variety Pack number 1 design a

Boys Rule Value Kit.

4. Page Protectors Big Variety Pack number 1 design D and A

Boys Rule Value Kit.

Travel Themed cards

More to come!

Project Life// Week 3// Stampin' Up// Disneyworld

I've loved putting all our happy Disneyworld photos into Project Life spreads and using these adorable freebie Stampin' Up Promo cards! Such cheerful colorful designs... Perfect for Disney! 

What to learn more about the Stampin' up promotion and see more inspiration from the rest of the Project Life Creative Team? Click here. 

Travel, make memories, take pictures, and document it all using Project Life. It's what I do! I love knowing that all these happy photo memories and stories are already documented. 

More to come...

Travel// Disneyworld// Part 1

There's a reason why they call it the MAGIC Kingdom. The magic is real. 

The music. The dancing. The lights... magic. 

The balloons. The cotton candy. The fireworks... magic.

The rush of excitement as the bell rings and the ride begins... magic.

The sparkle I saw in his eyes as the parade passed by... magic. 

Sharing the magic with my little one...

pure magic.

Life Through the Lens// Self Portrait Series// Giggles

 Sometimes I set the self-timer and try to capture the little moments that show my life as Maxwell's mommy. We were lucky enough to spend a couple of days at the Grand America while Danny was on business--it was beautiful!  

These photos... you just can't pose smiles like that. I honestly tend to get nervous in front of the camera, but we were just having such a good time that I was completely relaxed and at ease. I look at these photos and I see myself... my best, real self. He makes me laugh. Deep, authentic, honest laughter. I love that about him. I love that I get to share these giggles and smiles with such a special little soul. I am so grateful to be Max's mommy, and I think these photos capture our relationship perfectly. So joyful.  

Life Through the Lens// Aberdeen Idaho

Some favorites from our camping trip to Aberdeen, Idaho for the annual Johnson family reunion. I think Max may be the cutest little camper there ever was. I may not love sleeping outdoors, but you can't beat views like this. 

Travel: Pretty Palms

Dear palm trees, lemon trees, hibiscus flowes and other tropical beauties...

I love you with all my heart. Please move to Utah... I promise, you would like it here, and we would welcome you whole heartedly. Longing to see you again soon.

Love, Lynley