so many days for me are...let's just say...hectic.
this sweet, oh so pleasant picture of me & the kids was taken today.
can you guess where?
guessing from the corner of a building/hallway/entryway/carpet flooring...
looking at the bare feet of my daughter...
with her WIDE open mouth full of noisy/yelling sounds...
and my 1 year old son climbing his mother like a money climbing a tree...
one would only assume that WE WERE AT CHURCH!....
That's right.
It was taken this morning by my husband at church....we summoned ourselves to the hallway outside of the congregation. Apparently we have raised wild animals & couldn't be a part of the social scene this morning...
This is a good, candid, honest shot of our lives.
This is why I developed myNovelTree.
I needed help in documenting my wild animals & well as their tamed moments. I don't have a lot of time during my days but still wanted to create books, tell my story, tell my children's stories...I want them to see how wonderfully crazy & beautiful they are. It's a keepsake for me to create for my children for them to keep for their lifetimes. I think..I know...they'll love the collection of books that I will be starting for them. I would love for you to join me in my start in telling my stories to my children through myNovelTree.
Now let's enjoy our crazy, hectic, beautiful week together!
wow...that would totally be me and the kids out in the hallway because Christian would be climbing the pews and trying to dive backwards off of them...fully expecting someone to magically catch him before he could hit the floor and M&M so fidgetty in their seats they start talking, then invariably arguing about something nonsensical and Alex building some wildly imaginative and creatively intriguing creation (albeit quietly) while sitting on the floor blocking an aisle. :-/ Yeah...no. Haven't tried Church with all the kids yet, but I applaud you for trying! :-D The older kids go with GMa instead. lol
I think a MyNovelTree book would make a perfect gift for my sil. She's currently preggers with baby #2 and busy with volunteering w/her Church, baby #1, her hubby, the house and a wild variety of activities. She used to scrap, but stopped shortly after my nephew was born. One of these gorgeous books would be the perfect addition to her beautiful home. :-D
Posted by: Doris Widder | October 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM
TFS Brandin..ive been there, done that lol and YESHHH NovelTree is the best thing that had ever happened to anyone LOL!! Love NovelTree!! thank you Brandin for making everyone happy with the beautiful things you create..
love
jaz
Posted by: jaz | October 24, 2011 at 12:22 AM
Always show your real side, be genuine, as we love you just the way you are! Wild animals and all! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Candy Rosenberg | October 24, 2011 at 01:10 AM
LOL, you're the modern day Proverb 31 Woman !
Enjoy every moment that time goes by so very fast.
Posted by: Rosann | October 24, 2011 at 01:43 AM
LOL! This is so cute and adorable! And those are the best pictures! No professional photographer can capture the simple joys in live like this! And I wouldn't call them wild animals just yet - the church is intact, the three musketeers seem fine... Enjoy them being small, huggable and mischievous while it lasts:-)
hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy
Posted by: Emmy | October 24, 2011 at 02:19 AM
it really is a good photo to capture your unguarded moment with your lil monsters!!!
Posted by: Jona Panesa | October 24, 2011 at 02:46 AM
The look on your face is just priceless!! I love it! And the fact that your dear hubby pulled out the camera to take it is great! Yep, it's a perfect memory to capture. :)
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | October 24, 2011 at 05:55 AM
Love this natural, true to life photo!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 24, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Love seeing honest moments. My kids are older and I don't think I have photos of those times.
Posted by: Jean Marmo | October 24, 2011 at 08:11 AM
We always leave church early for the same reason, knowing we're supposed to let our youngest "cry it out" in his class but just being unwilling to do that...
I love this post. And you're so right...sometimes life is just too busy!
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | October 24, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Oh my goodness, Brandin! I LOVE it!!! I think your idea for the MyNovel Tree book is brilliant.
Posted by: Julie O. | October 24, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Teehee...makes me smile...I remember those days...wish I could say it gets better but it only gets different as they get older :)
Posted by: Gabrielle Pollacco | October 24, 2011 at 08:49 PM
Oh, I am sooo happy that you shared this! LOL I thought I was the only one with wild animals! It is nice to see the "REAL" life of other families and not the sugar coated life. Normality is the realization of craziness! My family make me who I am! Your beautiful! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your products!
Life is like a bowl of cherries!
Posted by: Tammy M | October 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM
It would be all up to me and the boys out of the corridor as a Christian would be climbing on the benches, and trying to dive back of them.
Posted by: בגדי מעצבים | November 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM