Making a difference.

Some of you might relate to the start of this and I wish all of you could use this tool to finish.

This past weekend my six-year old and my almost two-year old got in a power struggle, and my six-year old indicated that he would like to sell the two-year old. I could hardly believe what I was hearing. He told me he "hated" his little brother. I had him sit next to me as I explained how strong "hate" is and really what he meant to say was he didn't like how is little brother was behaving. My six-year old corrected me and said," No mommy you are wrong, I actually hate him." I didn't know what to say...

I then noticed the calendar I had made for Christmas. This month has a picture of my two headstrong boys "loving" each other. Here is the picture...

I then indicated that he should look up at the picture on the wall. What happened next was unexpected and amazing...his face softened. He started to cry. Without any words he ran into the living room and gently took his little brother by hand into their bedroom so he could go find the blanket that is pictured in this calendar, and start up a game of peek-a-boo. 

Taking photos is important but it is the meaning that you give to your photos that really makes the difference.

Oh the JOY of making a circle :)

I am SO thankful that Pixels2pages has discovered and posted how to make circle matted photos! So easy and one of my favourite ways to crop :)

here is the link: http://www.pixels2pages.net/2011/03/14/tell-me-tips/storybook-tips/matting-a-shaped-photo-in-sbc3-0-the-easy-way/

WOW, LOVE it!!!
Oh and love the mess my little guy makes when he eats!!!

Cheers, Melissa

Yippee my first 4D!

I did it all tonight, I think it was about maybe 1hr and I made a 4D book.
So very sweet, so very fast and I am so very exctied to see what it will look like.
10 pages, dropped the photos in, dragged over a couple of sayings and also wrote down some of the most memorable moments. Resized a little here and there...and VOLIA, it is uploaded with a click of the order button!

I just LOVE IT!

Now I just have to wait for it on my NEW doorstep ;)