Blogger seems to be having some issues with posting images. Since the Ivy + Bean book 3 post is image-rich, I’m going to try throughout the day to see if I can get the post up. Please be patient and check back later. Thanks for understanding.
Using a Random Number Generator, the following four people are now eligible for the Ivy + Bean grand prize… For a copy of Ivy + Bean, book one — comment number 1… Mrs. VAugust 15, 2012 10:18 AM I love that you posted an interview with your daughter. It is fun to see pieces of the dynamics of your relationship and her personality through the conversation. My daughter and I have been reading the series as well – so excited to see that there is another coming out. I love… Read more ivy + bean giveaway recipients →
I’m glad you liked my list on Tuesday. Several people commented on the graphic nature of it. I love to make things look cool. This is true in my notebooks too. I’m always looking for the opportunity to make things look more appealing. It’s a big part of my creative process in many aspects of my life (presenting, blogging, cooking, scrapbooking, writing). Many of you wondered how I did it. Thank you for the compliment and for asking. Usually I use Photoshop Elements 9.0. I’ve been using PSE for, oh…I… Read more the secret →
In January I wrote a letter to 2012. It (and the response from others) has stuck with me during these first five months of the year. I’m learning a lot about healing. When we adopted our daughters, I knew we were embarking on a road of restoration. They were fragile, yet resilient little souls. I held them and prayed and molded myself to their needs. It was hard. Very hard. We don’t often talk about this part of life. The hard times. The times when you feel like you aren’t enough. The… Read more healing (soLs) →
I’m trying to add the button code to the sidebar. It’s becoming a test of patience. This post is so I can get a link the the button. Just another test at trying to figure it all out. Update: I did it! After hours of playing around with trying to figure out the code, I finally stumbled across this website. It’s a “Grab My Button” CODE GENERATOR. If you are looking to add this feature to your blog, then I highly recommend starting here. It will save you hours! Although… Read more the button →
This was one of the projects the girls absolutely adored last week. Rosie Flo’s Coloring Fashion Show Check it out… And here’s the really great news: Chronicle Books would love to… Read more GIVEAWAY! Rosie Flo’s Coloring Fashion Show →
So I think this little image is going to start appearing more often in my blog posts. In fact, I even gave it its own label. It’s something that is slowly spinning around my being. Mission Story. What does it mean? And why is it taking up so much brain space? It’s about remembering your story is unwritten. It’s unfolding. Sometimes we think things are decided, but they’re not. This life you’re living, it’s not done. Story is organic. Constantly living and changing and adapting. I like this. I like… Read more mission STORY →
The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco… Who has believed in you? When we first adopted our girls someone said to me, “They are going to be fine because now they have someone to believe in them.” The words soothed my soul at the time. It makes a difference when people believe in you. It makes a difference when people see your potential, when they love you so much they are always looking for the best in you. I’m among the most fortunate because my life is lined with people who… Read more study group: an invitation to write →
Session: Reading Stories From the Past & Writing Stories for Today From an image: What is he waiting for? He doesn’t strike me as a man who is alone very often. He’s sitting, but is he comfortable? Relaxed? The letter on the desk behind him is half written..did he stop in the midst of the letter? Does he have difficult news to share? At first I thought he was waiting for someone, but as I think a little more, I’m wondering if the news he has to send is just… Read more ncte: an invitation to write →
Ruth Ayres Writes 