Another Year Older.......

Yep. It's true.  I am one year older today.

I am wiser I suppose with each year that passes. 

I appreciate more now than I have ever in the past.  Time is precious. People are precious.

Little things ARE the big things in life. 

I have come to the realization that my imperfect life IS perfect. It's mine and I'm so blessed because of it.

This hobby has been a savior for me. I am so thankful to have all of you. I can't tell you how much it means to me when you leave sweet comments and e-mails about my kids. Often that is the "picker-upper" I needed that day. :)

Life's curve balls have made me who I am. 

The forty something wife, teacher, mama, friend, neighbor, daughter, sister, crafter, photographer......

:)

Since I know you didn't come here to listen to me become melancholy, I DO actually have a card to share with you.  The main image is by Crafty Secret's Digital Flower Garden. I colored it using my Inktense Pencils.  

The back panel was a bit of an experiment.  I used a Heidi Swapp stencil and my Inktense to trace around the circles.  I added a bit of water to "fill in" each circle.  It gave the green panel a bit of character and interest I think.  The rustic green paper is by Paperloft.  I added a few vintage buttons and a bit of trim to finish it off. 

I am off to work today!

Have a great day my friends!