finer with time

I celebrated turning 41 this month.  No big to do this time like last year; however, I looked forward to it as with every year.  My husband asks why I get excited turning another year older.  I look at it as a celebration of life God has given me and that fills me with joy.  Even though in the past 2 years I went through (and still going through) sad and difficult times, I appreciate the blessings I have and am encouraged by my faith and trust in Him.

So as part of celebrating my life, I decided to take a self portrait every month since the beginning of this year.  I was looking for photos to post and I realized that I have been taking more photos on my phone, less on my camera.  It's more convenient, plus I love Instagram and other photo apps!  (Check out Rhonna's fave photo apps and tips/tricks - awesome!)



Sweet treats on my birthday





Just enough for my two friends visiting and the kids.  The girl at the bakery suggested I buy a few more but I didn't want any leftovers... trying to cut back on the calories.  Although I really wanted to have this raspberry lemonade cupcake, but M and her friend picked them first.  I'll have to head back to the bakery soon to get one.



It reminds me of my felt strawberry lemonade cupcake I made last fall from Dear Lizzy's splendid workshop.



Happy first day of summer!

Simply Stated

I like simple phrases as well as inspirational quotes.  The scrapbook papers in My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart collection incorporate some which I like.  The papers are beautifully designed by Rhonna Farrer; because of that, I didn't have to add too much more with my pictures to have pretty pages.


It's nice to have these shortcuts once in a while especially when life gets crazy, busy.  I cannot believe half the year is practically over and my birthday is around the corner!

For me to remember as I turn another year older:  follow your heart. find inspiration. be true to yourself.