I realized that I haven't updated everyone on the layouts that I've completed for my 2013 Project Life. I can see the finish line on this! I'm still behind, but I'm getting there :)

Project Life 2013 - Week 30

Project Life 2013 - Week 31

Project Life 2013 - Week 32

 Project Life 2013 - Week 33

Project Life 2013 - Week 35

Project Life 2013 - Week 36

I was invited to participate in a PL card swap for this week and this is an example of the set I designed and created :) I used 9 different stamps on this collection.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back for more creations and sketches from Sketches in Thyme.

See ya!

Shawn

I want to start out by sharing my awesome news. I have been chosen to be a sketch designer for Sketches in Thyme :) Be sure to visit the site and join in on all of the amazing sketches, or just go there to get some inspiration. There are three other sketch designers to choose from.

Can you hear that??? It's...birds...singing!!! Oh, listen to the sweet sounds of delightfullness!!! It is a glorious day here and I can't express the uplifted mood I have due to everything going on around me.

I have some layouts to share, as well as some recent photos of my family.

I created this without a sketch.

 

Kaila's Ensemble Concert - Kaila's in the middle

Charlie's 42nd Birthday Celebration (2/25/15) - We had to celebrate a couple days after his birthday due to scheduling conflicts. He requested cabbage rolls, garlic mashed potatoes, bread/butter, apple pie and ice cream. 

2/26/15 - Donkey Basketball - I try to make it to this hilarious fundraiser that the FFA puts on every year. It's always a good time and very comical.

Three Generation Photo of the Lahr Guys - March 15, 2015

My Hair - from curly to straight! - Don't get used to it. 

Left - My hair when there is absolutely no product in it.

Right - I got a really good cut and three different colors put in this time.

My kids emphatically HATED it straight. Hate is probably not a strong enough word. 

They've never seen me with straight hair, so I think it just shocked them.

I'll be having a lot more updates to this blog. So, stop back soon!

Shawn

I have quite a bit to share since my last post...

January 3, 2014 - busy day!

The day started off with Kaila's FIRST basketball game. She was a bit nervous and after having played Laurel, it was justified. Their team was amazing. One of the members of the Laurel team is Kaila's cousin, Mackenzie Miliken. We ended up losing 25-2.

I was able to get some photos, but they are pretty poor quality.

 

Kaila and I went straight from the game to Wal-Mart for our weekly shopping (once a week...another resolution). We purchased what we needed and headed home to get ready for the youth group lock-in. 

Here are some photos of the festivities from the lock-in.

We started by eating walking tacos, chicken dip, chips, a pastry dessert and watching the Steeler's game. The Steelers lost - ugh!

Blake was quite bored and Mason had pity on him and played some air hockey.

After the game, we played "You know you're a redneck if..." and "Taboo". We all called it quits right before 5:00 a.m. It was a pretty relaxing and fun night.

January 5, 2015 -

I got my nails and eyelashes done and Kaila had basketball practice.

January 6, 2015 - HUGE day!

Introducing my GREAT-Niece, Rose Marie Stiles. She is Corey Stiles' daughter. She was born 6 weeks early weighing 2 lbs. 14 oz. and is 17" long.

Another awesome thing that went down on this day was my first painting class! It was held at The Mocha House - Mohawk Coffee House.

I started with this and quickly was enthralled by the whole process.

 

 

Sam...

Sam's masterpiece...

Jackie...

Jackie's masterpiece...

Here's everyone from our little group.

That's my update for today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn