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1.15.2011

Simplify

Here we are 15 days into a new year.  (Happy Birthday to the world's most fun little sister!)

One of my goals this year is to simplify things.  There are many aspects to simplification, from taking back control of our family schedule, methodically tackling one "junk drawer," closet, or cabinet a day in mini "Clean Sweep" efforts, or cleaning things up here a little.

I was ready for a new look at  Fireworks and Fireflies.  But none of the scrapbook kits I saw were quite what I was looking for.  After all, with an even number of girls and boys, we couldn't go "too girly" or "overly boyish."  I wasn't sure if the main color should be pink or blue, brown or green, yellow or orange. 

So I emailed Ashton and told her what I was looking for.  One day later I have a new look that I love.  If you're thinking about a blogover, you should check her out!  Ashton is a freshman in high school with a heart for orphans.  Last year she was working toward earning enough money to travel back to China when her parents went to adopt her little brother.  This year she is raising funds in hopes of taking a mission trip to Africa.  Her prices are very reasonable and she wants to make sure your blog looks just the way you want.  She also dabbles in photo editing (just may have to have her create a picture of our family with Daniel in it as we wait) and digital announcements, scrapbook pages, and more.

You can contact her through her blog, beloved.


12 comments:

Jenn said...

Love the new look!! I will have to look her up when we make a new blog for the next time. I have fond 1 movie, still looking for the others. When I get them all together I will drop them in the mail :)
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Shannon said...

What a great look!! and nothing cuter than the addition of Daniel's precious face in the header!! Yes....simplifying here too...decluttering has begun!!! now if I can just stay motivated!

Amy Murphy said...

LOVE the new look!!!

Jordan Carl said...

I like the new look. It's... simple ;)

Nancy said...

Love it, especially now that Daniel is on it!

Pam said...

I love your new look! Way to go, Ashton!

Heather said...

Love it! Looks great!

Andrea said...

I am a "less is more" person too. The blog looks beautiful, especially the header!

Laine said...

Oh I LIKE it! A LOT! :)

Love your date post below with sweet Caleb....

Laurie said...

VERY nice! I think "to simplify" is on a lot of "things to do in 2011" lists!! Certainly on mine! I love the header!

Jenna said...

LOVE the new look! :) And, loved the "Reflection" post...so true and so convicting! :)

Grandma Shultz said...

Great new look. When I saw the picture on the bottom "Beloved" I wondered why I had never seen this picture of Caleb and Darcy - and how Darcy's hair was so long in the picture.