When They Were Little

I love it when I go looking for one thing and I come across something special. This happened to me the other day when I went looking for a picture from years ago, and I stumbled upon these gems of my kids when they were little bitty. I look at them now and can't believe how big they've gotten or how much they've changed.

[Jonah and Jett on Easter Sunday, 2012, maybe.]

[Jonah at Disney's EPCOT, 2008]

[Jonah on his 7th or 8th birthday, 2011 or 2012]

[McKinley Rose with her "na-na", or bottle, and her puppy, 2010]

[Jett, 2010]

[McKinley sitting on Daddy's lap pretending to drive. I think she told me that her and Daddy were going to "Wolmot", and they'd be right back. 2011 or 2012]

[McKinley, 2012]

There was a time that I would scrapbook and make sure that my pictures were printed and dated and put into a book for preservation. Now, I'm lucky if can remember to print photos and when and wear the photo was taken. In 2016, I'm going to work harder to make sure that I print more photos and put them in scrapbooks. They don't have to be elaborate works of art. Just photos and words is all I need to remember my kids when they were little. 

How do you preserve family memories? Do you scrapbook? Do you create photo books through sites like, Shutterfly? I'd love to hear your ideas!

How to Make a Collage Wall with Your Instagram Photos

Last year I shared with you how to get your favorite Instagram photos out of digital lock-up. I told you that the black and white photos would become a collage above my fireplace. If you follow me on insta, then you've seen a peek of the collage...

This is how far it's come. I still have to add September-Decmeber to the wall, but I'm loving it so far! Best part, based on the space that I used in 2015, I will have enough room to add pictures for the next 3-4 years. Holla!!

So, how can YOU start your own collage wall with your Instagram photos?? 

• First, get your photos printed onto 4x4 photo paper at your local printer. I get mine printed at Walmart. 
• Find a place in your home that you're willing to devote to all of your favorite photos. 
• Then, grab your photos and your glue gun, and start gluing your pics to the wall. Yep, glue them!
• PRO TIP: Take this advice from a gal who has glued photos to the wall and taken them down, once or twice, because of crookedness or from them not being centered. Get a level or a ruler and use that to help put the pictures straight on the wall. 

What is your secret to getting your digital photos off of the computer and into your hands?? Tell me in the comments, or leave me a comment on Instagram.