Memory Making Tip

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Rosalie

I do pretty well with annual photo albums (I create photobooks for each year), but I also want Susanna to have a collection of memories from her life that I created with her in mind. Every couple of months, Shutterfly offers a free 5×7 card and a discount on stationary. Sometimes, like at Christmas, I take advantage and order my cards. I sent a few to family members for Valentine’s Day as well.

But one of my favorite ways to take advantage of these cards is to create a little memory for Susanna. You can’t see it here, but this one has 6 additional photos of Susanna’s first Easter on the back as well.

Stationery card

View the entire collection of cards.

I really wanted to share this memory-making idea with you, but you should know Shutterfly compensates me for posting the image link seen here.

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Rosalie

Who am I kidding? I’m never wordless.

This little lady goes in for her 4 month check up today.

September Update

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Rosalie

These are photos from Susanna’s newborn photoshoot.

You can also read our September prayer letter.

It’s Beautiful

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Rosalie

In preparation for being a mama, I’ve been doing some things that are pretty new to me; some healing things.

creating a beautiful space, painted a gorgeous shade of pinkish lavender, where little Susanna and I can bond (and she can hopefully sleep)
reading a book called Motherless Daughters: the Legacy of Loss and addressing some things from my past
being grateful for the amazing women in my life who stepped up
discussing parenting and kid-friendly activities with my husband
wearing flats, doing my makeup and hair, seeing a chiropractor and continuing to take the stairs when possible. i.e.: taking care of myself
collecting children’s book titles
praying about Very Serious Issues Such As Finances
being, not just feeling, beautiful

: Photo courtesy of Kellie O’Brien Photography

Special thanks to my friend Kellie for taking amazing maternity photos!

Happy Snow Day!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Rosalie

I hate to be cold. Hate it. So I took 15 minutes to venture outside my toasty warm home and take some photos today. It isn’t much, but it sure shuts down this hilly, lake-filled part of the country.