Christmas Countdown #6 - Best in the West

Happy Friday!!!! My post today is a little later than usual as I was spending most of my day with family, and friends who are like family! Which just happens to be a perfect intro for todays Christmas Countdown #6.

Earlier this year I was asked to design a special little Logo/T-Shirt design for a dear friend. These shirts were to be used at an upcoming family reunion as a way to honor and remember an amazing man who had recently passed away. I have been wanting to share this one for a while as I just love the whole process of this design and how they were able to take a heartache and turn it into a battle cry (#BMOORE) as they grew stronger as a family thought it all. Which is why I wanted to share this logo as a little reminder to you all this Christmas.

Life is precious! Take the time this season to be with family and friends. Enjoy the little things, the moments, the laughter, the tears, the things you might take for granted. These are the cherished memories that will linger even after the last candle has burnt out.

ENJOY!

Thankful For Family...

Happy Thanksgiving Week!!!  I love having the opportunity every year to really dig deep and find those things which I am most thankful for. It is easy to be grateful during the easy times in our lives, but even in the midst of pain, injury, loss or other tough times - there is always something we can be thankful for.

One of the things I am truly thankful for this year is Family!! True family does not have to consist of flesh-and-blood relatives, but those who can share and celebrate in the big (and little) joys in your life, those who know your weakest points, have seen you dry your tears, and yet still stick with you through it all!! For these things, Friends and Family, I am truly thankful!!!

It has been a hard year for both my family, and my hubby's family. But in all that has happened I know that God is in control and I am beyond blessed to have such an amazing group of people to walk this crazy road with. So in honor of family I thought I would share a fun little invitation I designed for our annual Imhof Family Reunion this year.

ENJOY and may you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

A Beautiful Summer for Family!

Happy Tuesday!!!

Summer is quickly coming to a close, as aptly proven by the cooling thunderstorm we just experienced here. Tents are being packed up; Swimsuits are hanging up to dry from the last pool party; BBQ's are winding down; and the school busses are alive with little feet. Yes, indeed, Summer is almost over.

BUT let's not forget the amazing memories and fun times we had this summer celebrating with family and friends. I was honored to be asked to photograph several families during a Family Reunion/50th Anniversary Celebration this summer up in beautiful Breckenridge, CO. YAY! I love these mountains. We had such a fun time capturing cherished moments with this family... and of course a few screaming kids to go along with. You can't photograph a beautiful family of nearly 20 people without a few screaming kids to bring us back to reality. And you can't ask for a better backdrop then the majesty of the Rocky Mountains!

Thanks Young's, for letting me be a part of your family time this summer! Many blessings for the  year ahead.

ENJOY a few of my favorites of this adorable family!

Christmas Showcase #10 - All in the Family...

Hello and Happy Tuesday!!! I hope you are enjoying our fun little Shop Small Christmas Showcase we have going on this month. I know I have been having fun planning on which fun item to share with you all each day!

Today I wanted to bring things a little closer to home. Working for myself I truly enjoy the everyday opportunities to create something pretty for those around me. Even if the project does not need to be spectacular.... I like making it so. Enter our annual Family Reunion flyer. Just a little FYI for the family about locations and times and things everyone already knows. But I get the opportunity to dress it up and get my creativity on. YAY!

I just LOVE how this years Reunion flyer turned out. Simple, Black, White and Fun all over!!!!

ENJOY!!!!

All in the Family...

Hello October 1st!!!!!!

My favorite month is finally upon us and I am just sooooo excited!!!! Not only because I have a birthday this month.. but because I love the changing of the seasons. The cooler air comes in and visions of cider and crunchy leaves start floating through my head, along with fireplaces, warm fuzzy mittens, and Family...

Yes, of course Family!!! I have been blessed with an amazing set of in-laws that I love dearly, and the beginning of October has once again marked their annual Family Reunion. This year I was honored to be asked to design the invite for the festivities. YAY!!! I can not wait to party with the rest of the gang this weekend. I love you all!!!!

I loved the idea my Mother-in-Law came up with for the theme and I had such a fun time designing this little invite that I just had to share it with you all. ENJOY!