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Last month, I had mentioned I was working on a huge project that I wasn’t yet ready to announce..well, today is that day my friends! Its the reason you haven’t seen me around here lately and the reason my Spring has been full of inexplicable joy and a ton of day time naps..

 
I’m pregnant!
 
Adam & I are beyond thrilled to announce that Baby C is finally on their way! We had been wishing and hoping for our first bundle of joy for some time now and, especially after the winter our family has had..we needed this little miracle in our lives to prove to us that life is good again. Baby Bun will be making their debut in January 2014 and is very, very special to all of us. Not only are they our very first baby, they are the first grandbaby on both sides of our families..making this an extraordinary time for our families.
 
 
 
I found out on May 3rd that we were going to have our baby, and I have been glowing ever since. At first, I didn’t believe it..I always wondered what my initial reaction would be to finding out I was expecting, and I didn’t disappoint! Immediately I started bawling…tears of happiness streamed down my face and I started talking to my Daddio saying “we did it, dad..you’re going to be a grandpa” It was truly a special moment I will never, ever forget.
 
Fast forward to the end of June and Adam & I heard Baby Bun’s heartbeat at the doctors office for the very first time. The minute that “woosh woosh” sound could be heard, I started crying..again. It was the most beautiful sound I had ever heard in my life. Things became real..there is a life inside of me and I just heard the proof! The following week we had our first ultrasound and I was able to witness my baby jumping and kicking inside of me. I couldn’t look away…it was the most maternal moment I had ever experienced. I’m forming a life. A combination of my husband and myself. How do you explain the joy that comes with that?
 
My first trimester was not the easiest but I definitely am not complaining..its a gift and a joy to be expecting a child and I won’t ever take it for granted. I am now almost in my 17th week and starting to slowly feel somewhat normal again, minus the growing bump I have begun to notice in front of me 😉
 
In my 16th week:)



So here we go..on our journey to becoming first time parents. We have decided to find out the gender of our little bundle of joy and are anxiously waiting for another month til we can see our little one again on the computer screen and find out if we are team pink or blue. I’m so excited to finally announce our news to the world..in a small way, it makes this journey even more exciting than it already is!

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  • Melissa - Congratulations! I wondered if that was your new project. So happy for you!ReplyCancel

  • dawn - Dawn, I’m sooooo excited for you both!! Being a mom is the best thing in the world, glad all is going well for you and baby. Those first couple months are the hardest. Just think a year from now you will be taking your baby for stroller rides thru the farm and teaching them all about chickens and gardening.
    I LOVE LOVE this picture of you, can see the joy and excitement your having!! How cute you look and how tiny you are too.
    I’m sure your dad is so proud and happy for you too, I had the first grandchild on both sides too and I was also the first grandchild so it is pretty awesome!!
    I can’t wait till January now to meet this little bundle!
    Oh and I thought your PROJECT had to do with photography or working for a magazine?? Haha, I like this waaaaaay better!!
    Love and hugs dear friend!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynette - What wonderful news Dawn. Congratulations, enjoy the process of your growing baby.ReplyCancel

 
Today my momma turns 54!!
 
The photo above was (obviously) taken at her 50th birthday bash we held for her 4 years ago. No, she doesn’t always walk around with feather boas on either, this was a special occasion 😉
 
I just wanted to take a moment to wish this amazing woman a very happy birthday. Her courage and strength continue to amaze me this year as she has shown us what its like to prevail thru the darkest hours in life. She’s still living her life, surrounding herself with friends and family, laughing, enjoying…revelling…
 
 
My momma is a beautiful person, inside and out and I think she deserves to be told that every single day. Now that I’m older, I can appreciate and admire her for so many of her amazing attributes. I enjoy talking to her as a friend, not just as a parent and I value her opinions which, trust me..is a far cry from just a few years ago 😉
 
 
So happy, happy birthday momma…I love you and wish you nothing but an outstanding day!!!
 
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  • Lynette - Such a beautiful tribute Dawn.ReplyCancel

  • dawn - I love when you do these posts!!

    Happy Birthday to your mom!! She is amazing and it shows in you Dawn!! Such a great first picture of her that is, how fun for her big day!
    My birthday is one month from today and Rich turns 50 one month from tomorrow. I wonder if he’d like to wear feathers, tiara, haha. I’m still thinking of what to do for his big day.
    Hugs for both of you awesome ladies!!ReplyCancel

Is this thing on? Is anyone even still on here?

I have been so touched by all of you that have left messages and/or emails wondering if I’m alright or what I have been up to. I just wanted to stop in and let you know that, YES I am 100% happy & healthy..our farm has had a crazy busy but successful Spring and life has been oh so good to us. I’m still here..just haven’t had a chance to stop in and let you all know that. I have been working on a very big project over here that I’m super excited to fill you all in on, but I can’t just yet. Soon, very soon!!

What else has been going on around here? Well, lets see..

We had a successful seeding this year and despite all the rain that has fallen, its been great for the crops (even my garden, err, weeds have enjoyed the rain)
 
We enjoyed a family branding that celebrated my grandma’s farms 100th anniversary
 
My sweet baby niece turned 2 (how did that happen?) and I was mystified at how big she’s gotten..
 
Meanwhile her bigger sister, my niece Makiya and her mom and I planted their little garden. And I beamed like the proud aunty I am that she has taken an interest in one of my favorite hobbies..
 
At the same time I’ve been walking in my garden and revelling in how its taking shape this year. Everything is slowly growing and giving me an idea of what’s to come and it makes me giddy
 
the rain finally gave in for a short while and allowed Adam to finish his spraying…we were pretty certain the end was never going to come. And yes, a farmers wife should never complain about too much rain, but if it could be spaced out over July..I’d be even happier 😉
 
Adam & I opened up our family cabin for the Summer and I got giddy thinking of all the memories that will be created here in the years to come..
 
My babies are 15 weeks and healthy…and I am one proud momma hen, and finally
 
and last but not least, my beautiful niece had her very first ballet recital. I sat and watched for 3 hours of performances to catch my girls 2 minute performance..and it was 100% worth it. So proud of her!!
 
and all of this recapping Spring has made Jake one tired puppy…
 
 
Yawn. Me too
I think its bedtime..
Keep your screens tuned in here to my blog, please & thank you, can’t wait to share my project and other random thoughts with you soon! Cheers to one amazing Summer ahead..
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I love this project

Last year, I let myself get so far behind that I was overwhelmed and just gave up. And this year, although I’m behind..I’m not giving up! I have been working away on my weekly spreads and slashing them off my To Do list. And I’m so grateful I’m doing this. 2013 is a huge, huge year for us and this album will be invaluable to look back on for many years to come. With the loss of my Daddio early on in the year, I think it’ll be important to look back at how the year unfolded, how our lives continued, how we remembered..this year is life changing.

Week 17 is by far my favorite weekly spread thus far. I’m not normally a pink person but my photo of the tulips I took for Earth Day kind of kicked things off for me and it continued on. I feel like this was the week that really kicked off Spring for me, am wondering if that’s why I love it so much?! Here is my full week spread, including 3 inserts {all photo based}

Click to somewhat enlarge these photos
 
Ah, just looking at these pages makes me happy! Full of sunshine, gardening, farming…everything I love! Lets take a closer look at the left hand side of my week. This was the week of Earth Day, planning the garden, barbequeing and when our famous golf cart came back out on the farm..
 
 
On the right hand side of the page was all about the final preparations made to our farm machinery for seeding and getting back out in to the field after a very long and cold Winter. The sunset photo on the top left has become one of my new favorites this year, Adam took his sprayer down South and sprayed out a few acres to test everything before starting in the morning. When he parked it, I saw the light behind it from the setting sun and could not resist photographing it..I’m so glad I did!
 
 
I had been hoarding this 4×6 PL insert from my Studio Calico kit for awhile now because I loved it so much, I wanted to wait and use it on a week I adored. And I’m so glad I chose this week to use it! I love the wood grain and typography combined…match made in heaven
 
 
On to the inserts! On the left hand side is the front side of my Design I page protector. I had a few favorite photos from my IG feed that I wanted to make sure made it in to my album so I printed them off and placed them in here, not too many words really..but I just wanted them to bring more depth in to my week, and I love it!
 
 
Then I included a 5×7 insert as well. I took yet another sunset photo that I fell in love with and there was no way I wanted to leave it out either. I printed it out to 5×7 and in to a page protector it went!
 
 
The backside was just a simple 5×7 card I created as a filler
 
 
And last but not least, I had to include my collage of my little babies at 7 weeks. I’m trying to keep track of their growth as the weeks go on so thought including it in my PL album would be the perfect place to record it!
 
 
 
 and that, my friends, was Week 17!! It feels so, so good to have it in my album. Put away for another day to peruse and enjoy. I have quite a few more layouts completed that I will be sharing as I go but for me, its just knowing they are in the books that makes me feel satisfied!! I can’t wait to see how this year unfolds..so grateful for this project and so grateful for all of you who keep inspiring me and pushing me to continue on, even when I let myself get so far behind! Have a great Tuesday everyone!
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  • dawn - Dawn, this week’s pages look GREAT!! I LOVE the added inserts, LOOOOOVE the baby chicks! It will be cool to keep track of their growth in PL, so awesome!

    Your photos are always so good, crisp and bright! Awesome job getting this done and not giving up this year! I’m so happy and proud of you, Dawn!!

    These next few months will be so fun for us to record, beautiful nature is happening and will be so fun to share with each other.

    Keep up the good work, loved reading this!ReplyCancel

  • Linda - Hi Dawn. Love your pages and you are not that far behind. Great idea to put photos of your little babies in here it will be fun to watch over the year how they have grown.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa - Noticed that you’ve gone “missing”, and hoping you are just busy on the farm. Love catching up on farming up north, and your corner of the world! Hope to “see” you here again soon!
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To the woman who gave me life, thank you
To the woman who held my hand when I was scared, thank you
To the woman who braided my hair for school every day, thank you
To the woman who passed on possessions so I would not go without, thank you
To the woman who listened when I needed to talk, thank you
To the woman who talked when I needed to listen, thank you
To the woman who taught me everything I know, thank you
To the woman who scolded me when I needed it, thank you
To the woman who supported me no matter what, thank you
To the woman who joined me when I made a fool of myself, thank you
To the woman who laughs at all my jokes/stories, thank you
To the woman who loves my husband as her own son, thank you
To the woman who taught me what it means to be a wife, thank you
To the woman who planned and worked so hard for my wedding, thank you
To the woman who showed me strength thru indescribable circumstances, thank you
To the woman who loves me more than I ever fully understood, thank you
Happy Mothers Day Memoo!! You are the best mom a girl could have ever asked for. Every year as I grow older, I grow to appreciate everything you’ve done for me that much more. This year has been horrific for our family but I’m so proud of you..you still show up every day, you’re still standing, still smiling..thank you. You’ll never know how much its been watched, valued and appreciated! I love you!
love,
 dawn
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  • dawn - LOVE this so much Dawn!! You are both so lucky to have each other! Hugs for you both!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - and when you have babies you will really understand how great she is 😉
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