Download Day – Teacher Appreciation

I was looking through the Back to School issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine and came across an idea from Becky Higgins that struck a chord with me.  When I taught elementary school I always received many thank yous from students and parents at the end of the year and that felt great.  But Becky put …

Download Day – Reunions

July has been a month of reunions for us.  It's been 20 years since both Jason and I graduated from different high schools so we attended his reunion in  the beloved Boise, Idaho.  I feel very lucky to know many of his friends from high school as they continued their friendships through our college days …

Download Day – It’s Back

First of all, Happy Father's Day to Jason - the first-time dad at our house!  He's a natural in every sense of the word and Coleman is a lucky little munchkin to have him as his father (including his ability to think up crazy stunts and tricks involving children - like only a dad can …

Download Day – “Beautiful…”

As promised in my last post, I have created a boy and girl version of the John Lennon song we have hanging in Coleman's room.  When Coleman had just been born, like most dads, Jason oversaw the weighing, cleaning and checking of him.  They did it all right in the delivery room but it was …

Download Day – How It All Began

I was a teenager during the early 80s.  Before email. Before scanners and computers in general.  I took typing in junior high - on real typewriters.  I remember having to make copies of things by using carbon paper.  So instead of cool fonts and digital images and clipart, if you wanted to pass along information …

Download Day & Many Thanks

First of all - thank you, thank you to everyone who has wished me a happy birthday on March 12th!  I have to admit - and I know it is not surprise to all of you - that this has been the best birthday ever for me (second only to when I got a Holly …

Download Day – Baby Style

Added Note: I have received some emails lately asking where we are registered, what Cole's room will look like, etc.  You can see all of our choices and check my registry at Pottery Barn Kids or Babies R Us.  That's the fun part, right?!!  Enjoy! NESTING MONTH Jason has spilled the beans regarding the name …

Download Day a Little Late

I admit, with the holiday I completely forgot that it was Monday this week and therefore, had no Download Day.  But, the 26th was Jason's birthday (Happy 38th!) and so as a treat for him, I created a birthday wish on his blog that you can download. Just go to http://www.jasonhall.com and you'll see a …