For those who have died...

When your military every patriotic holiday means so much more.

Though when I was growing up my parents always taught me what patriotism is. I believe every American should learn to love this country!

Our military sacrifice so much everyday and some sacrifice it all.

Memorial Day is not just a day off! It's one day a year we remember those who sacrificed it all for our country. These men and women bettered our country. Please take a moment to remember those lost their life for you.

Thank you to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and the families left behind whose sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Please take time to thank a veteran or a war widow or visit a war memorial.

Here are some blogs to visit to remember those who have given their life and the effects it has.
Chrissy,  Letters to you, is a blogger that lost the love of her life who died in action in September. 
Andrew Olmsted is a blogger who left behind his Last Post on his blog.
1LT Todd Weaver left his last letter to his wife and daughter.
A Little Pink in the World of Camo blog about a widow who lost her husband March 2010.
The Yllescas Family was a blog a came across as my husband was in basic training. She lost her husband in 2008 from wounds suffered from an IED in Afghanistan.
More Widow Blogs

My Hero

J is my hero.

I have been blessed with this wonderful husband. 

He does a lot for R and I.

His job is hard.

He love us.

Oh and he looks good in uniform! :)

Here is a page just in time for Memorial Day. Happy Memorial Day weekend!
We will be doing something fun.

Kitschy Digitals|Watercolor Doilies Paper Collection, Washi Tape Frames Digital Kit, Woodgrain Frames Digital Kit
Elle's Studio| Everyday Striped Journaling Circles
Carina Gardner| PINFEATHERS - Doodly Swirls
Jodie Lee| Sweet Heart Collection -circle brush

Book Progress

R's first year book is almost done. It will have about 200 pages. I am getting so close to completing his book and I am so excited! It has been a labor of love and I can't wait to share it in hopefully a month.

Here is a page from R's book.One of my favorite photos ever of R. He was 5 months old. My happy and sweet baby!

Weekend 5

through the phone camera. This weekend I decided to challenge myself by only  using my phone.

The obsession with the instagram app on the iphone made me want to jump on to the obsession too, but I do not have a iphone. So I found this little gem, called MOLO for my phone.

It was a relaxing weekend with only a few little errands to do and a birthday party at the park and church.

 Went to a birtday party at the park for one of his friends. It was windy and very hot. R enjoyed eating Cheetos and playing in the wood chips.

J and I enjoyed some Cokes. And R escaped outside. We joked that he is exfoliating his skin on the cement.

*Remembering and capturing these moments while the my solider is still here. 

My favorite subject

is R. All my pages revolve around him. I am getting close to finishing his baby scrapbook.

Digital or hybrid, I love both mediums. I am really liking traditional scrapbooking. Something about how it jumps off the page. Expect to see more traditional from me soon. Here are my current layouts (minis 1 out for publication). All products can be found at JessicaSprague.com.

Cosmo Cricket| Lil' Man Paper Pack, Lil' Man Elements, Lil' Man Candy Candy, Lil' Man Alphabet
Echo Park| For the Record Elements
Splendid Fiins| @ the office - graph brushes, Sew Crafty - messy stitches vol 1, Tween (add-on) elements, Make a Mess - splatter overlays v2

Cosmo Cricket| Togetherness
Liv.e Designs| Needs+Wants: Stitchies Vol.1 {The Crayon Box Collection}
Kitschy Digitals| Washi Tape Frames Digital Kit

Carina Gardner| BABY SAFARI - SET 1, BABY SAFARI - SET 3, BABY MINE- FULL KIT, ESSENTIALS - Stitches v1, ESSENTIALS - Stitches v2
Kitschy Digitals| Fabric Covered Buttons Kit, Fresh Blooms Digital Kit

Elle Studio| Everyday Striped Journaling Circles, Banner Letters - dark pink - hybrid project
Echo Park| Little Girl Paper Pack, Walk in the Park Paper Pack #2
Kitschy Digitals| Jewel Toned Butterflies

One Year Old

I have a one year old! Sometimes I wonder where the time has gone, but I know where it has gone. I have done a lot to get here. Though one year passes fast.

R is so sweet. He just learned how to give kisses.

He is very vocal!

 He still is working on walking.

He loves to entertain by making noises, laughing, and shaking his head.

He is still small for a one year old at 17 lbs.

He is a super speed crawler.

He always cuddles with me.

He is now 12 months old.

Here is his invite to the party
Card- Lenora Standford