These are some photos of my new kitchen. It was originally a blue color but we changed it to the red to match the counter tops a little better. I think it looks more "homey" also. As you can see we don't have any of the trim, crown molding, or flooring in yet but we will soon. Both the trim and crown molding are going to be white and the flooring is a vinyl that looks kinda like vintage wood. I am really excited to have it finished. It is like a brand new home with just the kitchen done. It is amazing how much difference it makes. The cabinets are a natural maple finish with all the grain showing. We really like them...they cost around 3600 dollars but they were well worth it. We also got a new stove, fridge, and kitchen table. I just love them.

Here is what I am working on right now. A mini book titled "Waiting for you". It will go month by month and what I felt during that time. The front and back cover are chipboard covered with cork and the inside pages are covered in felt and blanket stitched around the edges. So far all I have completed is the front and back cover and one inner page covered with felt. I think it is turning out super cute and can't wait to get it finished.

Sometimes when you have not had a family yet and you scrapbook you find you feel like you have run out of things to scrapbook about and everything you do scrapbook feels redundant. Now...it has all changed...I feel like I have a purpose again. A scrapbooking purpose. To remember every feeling, every thought, and every thing that happens during this time. You only have your first child once. I hope to be able to document them all.

Oh....I wanted to post my baby baby shower invitation that my sister made for me. She made it as a photo and we are printing them off at wal-mart. They are super cute and the cardstock texture comes through and prints out on the photo. They are also going to be super cheap so that is a plus.

Here are some photos that I have taken and I wanted to share them with you:

A sunset of the countryside on the way out to the local reservoir:

The sunset in the hills at elk camp in La Grande:


Preston's latest game against Ontario...I love this photo:

Preston's blood bruise that he got in football practice tackling people:

My sweet puppy Sterling...look how big he is...108lbs and barely a year old: