The other day, when I was loading my car up at the grocery store, a man walked by and said, "My, You're in a good mood." I responded, " Why would you say that?" He replied," You were singing."

After that remark, I smiled and I said, "Yeah, I guess I am in a good mood," I actually hadn't even noticed I was singing. I was singing a song that Zoe had been singing earlier in the day. Funny how your kids can stay with you, even when you're not with them.

While Zoe is 3 and that age poses a lot of attitude and correction, She is a ray of sunshine. She is smiley, happy and fun to be around. I try to remember that, when she in the middle of a tantrum or won't go to bed.

Last night we went up to American Fork canyon to have a cook-out. My sister and her family are in town, so we're back all together again.

After reading, THIS BLOG POST, by one of my favorite bloggers, I really had a desire to scrapbook these photos. In the photos, you see Zoe (3) and my Grandpa Morgan (87) sitting out on a rock in my parents backyard.

But these photos don't tell that this is Zoe's 3rd birthday. They don't mention that Great Grandpa played soccer with Zoe for probably over an hour that evening.  They don't show where Zoe told Grandpa to, "Go Take a Rest!" They don't show that here, Grandpa is holding the little rocks that Zoe has been bringing him all night, for her "collection."

Which is why I wrote down all those details in the little pocket. Every picture has a story. Don't forget the story. Pretty pictures are just that, pretty pictures. We all love them and appreciate them, but don't forget to write the story.

XOXO,
Holly & Co.

Doesn't this just scream summer?!?



The splash park near our house is where we have been spending most of our evenings and lunch hours.  It's free, it's close, it's fun! Zoe loves playing the water and since we don't have a pool, this suffices that need.

I haven't had a ton of time or energy to scrapbook lately. I've been working this past week for my Dad is the evenings. Wow, I was not prepared for how much a little side job would wear me out. I commend all those who have ever had to work 2 jobs for more than a week, it was exhausting!

Tomorrow, our parade of people starts, as well as dates, birthdays, holidays and lots of family time. I will be a little sparce on the blog, but I've got some pages to share in the next few days.

Happy Friday!
XOXO,
Holly & Co.

I have a few funny moments from this past week to share.

Saturday - I was getting Zoe out of the tub and getting her dressed, and she smiles and says," I like your boobs."

Sunday - (backstory, my pinky toenail is really small, so I don't paint it.) Zoe is looking at my feet and says," Mom, your toenail is missing, where is it?" I told her to go look for it. Well look for it she did, and she happened to find a toenail clipping from who knows when or who, and puts in on my foot, exclaiming, "Look Mom! I found your toenail!

Monday - My little brother has friends over a lot, and most of the time, they come in and disappear. Well they were all in the kitchen snacking, when Zoe woke up from her nap, and she comes into the kitchen, and days, " Mom, who are all these people?" (I about died laughing) I then responded, "They are uncle Ben's friends." Then she went up to each one, and asked their name. (I'm sure they felt very awkward)

Tuesday - I've been doing some cleaning for my dad this week, and I locked not one, but 2 sets of keys in the same closet. Thank goodness I didn't lock my phone in there, otherwise I would have had to walk to the creepy gas station with bars on the windows and ask to use the phone  to call my dad for help :::Shudder:::


Not much new going on around here, just having a nice summer.

XOXO,
Holly & Co.

I made this layout for the Guest Designer Challenge at Sketchy Thursdays. 
I love their blog, and go there often of inspiration when I'm having trouble figuring out where to start.

Here is the sketch I used. I kept it pretty much the same, with just a few creative liberties.

My my, it's been a busy week.

My cousin, Brooklyn, came to visit from New Zealand. We only get to see her ever several years, so it was pretty much a non-stop party/hangout/chatting session while she was here. She'd never met Ryan or Zoe, as well as several other cousins' babies and spouses. We got to take her to all the places she missed and eat lots of sweet treats (since she mentioned sweets aren't that big there)

I didn't take hardly any pictures, I wasn't really focused on my camera, but just enjoying the time we had with her. But, thankfully she's here in the States for another week so we'll get a few I hope.

These past few weeks have just been so busy, I think I'm ready for a break. Just a day to hang out and do nothing. Those are some of my favorite days.

I did manage to squeeze in some scrapbooking. My June SC kit came and I couldn't wait to break into it.

I've been saving our photos from our trip to the Planetarium for this kit.

This picture was in my "to scrap" pile, I must have forgotten about it.


Zoe is 6 months old in this picture.

It's a little more messy than my usual style, but it's fun to kinda go crazy sometimes.

Everything I used (except the mists) was from the Polka Dot Whimsy May kit.



I miss this baby stage.

I miss the cuddling especially. I'm lucky if Zoe gives me hugs for more than 2 seconds.

I think Heavenly Father made babies so adorable, so we forget the pains of pregnancy and labor and all the nights without sleep, and want to have more :) I am pretty sure I have forgotten. When I see pictures like this, I just sigh and want one right this second. I'm pretty sure when Ryan looks at old pictures, he sees the sleepless nights and pregnancy whines from me, he's not quite as ready to jump back into that yet.

Thankfully for me, I've got lots of friends and family willing to share until we're ready to have another one.

Happy Friday!

XOXO,
Holly & Co.

I married my best friend.

We began our life together as husband and wife.