It's amazing how we take family photos every year, yet I forget how crazy it is! I suppose if you have calm or obedient children it's easy but my girls are definitely not the former and only sometimes the latter (unfortunately- but we only have ourselves to blame!).  Anyway, it seems Miss Jordan caught every moment in between the naughty moments.  She encouraged me to do them in the first place (though I was thinking she might have been regretting that in the thick of it!) and I'm so glad I did--especially after seeing them.  Here are a handful of my favorites:

I'm over on Live The Fancy Life today sharing a fun offer for a nursery must have!  Besides a FREE offer and gift basket inspiration, you'll also catch a little peek of my DIY changing pad cover & our maternity photos!

Except, is there such a thing as a "simple" gallery wall?!  I suppose I just mean it doesn't include "found objects," DIY elements, or much creativity.  Gee, when I put it like that it's like I'm asking you to stop reading. I'm not.  I still love it and on a positive note, I think it's VERY attainable for the average person.  This isn't a tutorial but I listed some tips at the end. I know--Cue "Bossy" by Kelis.

I hate not blogging! It's funny because I'm pretty sure no one is sitting around during this gorgeous weather waiting anxiously to see a DIY, party, or personal post from me.  Nevertheless I feel bad if I don't give you at least one a week!  I also blog out of pure enjoyment. I really love sharing tips, projects, and inspiration.  And I love writing and photography. It totally fills a creative need in me. So it's a total bummer when I don't have the time to sit down and do that.  I thought I'd at least catch you up on a few things that have been keeping me busy in no particular order (and mostly using my instagram photos)...

I finally "finished" Genevieve's toddler room.  In real life there are a few things I wanted to add and hey it's only been two years.  But I'm calling it.  Pretty soon I need to move Nadia into her room to make room for baby. {Update since starting this post several days ago--Nadia has moved in! It's night #3 and maybe I WON'T pull my hair out tonight! But I digress...}