Doctor Appreciation gift

 I don't know about you but in our house we see A LOT of doctors.....especially 2 in particular.  So to thank them for all that they are doing for my youngest baby I thought I'd give them each one of these.

One for the hand surgeon and one for the foot specialist, whom both just operated on my baby and they did a fantastic job!

Let this be a lesson for all of us:

Every person deserves a thank you every now and again :) 

I just dropped the one off to the foot doctor this week, I had an appointment so no special trip was needed, and you should have seen the smile on his face.  He just giggled with delight, wanted a hug and then went and bragged to the others in his office.  I am even more excited now to give the hand surgeon his in a couple of weeks when we see him for a follow-up appointment.

And by the way, THANK YOU to all of you who left me comments while I was "out" during my baby's surgery.  She is doing tremendously well.  We still have some recovery going on, but she is well. 
Thank You to You!! 

Valentine's Day Advent

Take a over the door shoe holder and turn it into a

Valentine's Day Advent Calendar!

I found the little cards at the scrapbook store, cut them out, added the numbers with stickers I already had and then I laminated them.

And there you have it, a fun countdown to Valentine's Day!

 My husband and I write a little note each day to each of our kids and then to each other and then everyday I will put a little treat or token with each note in the pocket for them to pull out!  Just a fun way to celebrate the love we have as a family and as a couple!

I used this same method for my Christmas Advent.

Check it out here.
Thank you to this blog for the inspiration!

2011 Family Journal

 For the 3rd year in a row I have kept a Family Journal. 

Here is my 2011 Family Journal!

 Here is a look inside:

 Each month has a calendar to write down the little important events that happen, then on the opposite side is a page to write a monthly summary.  Then I have left 2 pages after each month to add pictures.

I love how simple this journal is to keep up with all year long.  I am so far behind on all my other scrap booking but I have kept up with this with no stress!

 I have put mine together using these wonderful helps!

The calendars and journal pages are free to print out HERE.

I use this art journal and I use spray adhesive to adhere the pages and scrapbook paper to the journal.

I tie fun ribbon to the binding of the journal for a fun touch.

If you have any other questions check out

THIS post and THIS post

on my other Yearly Journals.

Valentine's Day Pennant Banners

Heart Pennant Banners are now in my shop! 

Click HERE to find them!!

happy monday everyone :)

Surgery Week

It's surgery week this week in our house, wish us luck!  I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a wee bit nervous.  I'm taking a bloggin' break so I can take EXTRA good care of my baby.  This means a week full of extra cuddles and snuggles for her and me.  Take care while I am out :)

I love this picture.

My sister sent me this picture when I was pregnant with my second baby who was and still is having some medical problems.  It is still a great reminder to me that I am not the only one watching out and taking care of this precious child.  For that I am grateful.