Free Spirit

...her sense of accomplishment and her mad climbing skills.

...her free spirit.

...the connection Matt and Lucy share. This girl is in LOVE with her Daddy.

...iced mate, Flickr, hooping, and travel (all in one photo!)

...her sense of self.

...whimsical rock art.

...tiny toes and chubby legs.

I've been working on some new projects, which means more time away from the RV..and I miss my little loves! I suppose it would help if I didn't listen to sappy soundtracks while I work. ;)

Ohh....but they are magical. They are unique. They are inspiring. They are sometimes exhausting. :) They are mine. I find so much joy in family.

What do you love today? What is bringing you joy?

An Empty Canvas: The Bag Project

I love my computer bag...but it's seriously lacking in color and "flair". I was looking at it the other day, and I had a crazy thought.

"What if my amazing blog readers sent me patches and we made it a collaborative project?!"

That way, every time I look at it...I will think of you! Every time I take it in public, I can tell people about our fun project!

If you want to participate:

• Choose a patch. It could be representative of your state or an organization that you love. Or it could be totally random. You decide!
• Send it to me at our mail collection box: Sara Janssen / 103 Rainbow Dr. #340 / Livingston, TX 77399
• Leave a comment that you've sent it so I know how many to expect.
• Please send it by November 15. I will get them sewn on and post a photo of it finished!

Yay! I'm excited.

Poor Pitiful Pearl // It's a Lifestyle

Today I am featured on one of my favorite blogs...Poor Pitiful Pearl! Shauna is an amazing mama and seamstress...take a moment to go check out the unique pieces at her shop. I love love love it!

There is a giveaway for a photo of your choice from my Etsy shop (8 x 10 or 8x 12) and I am also offering a Buy One, Get One FREE from my Etsy shop through her blog (expires 10/15). Just enter the code PPP in the comments and also the piece you want for free. Yay!