Cherish the in Between

 My word for 2012 is cherish. I am finding moments in my day that fill my heart. I am hoping that by sharing them here - I will not only record them, but seek to find life's abundant treasures. Life is a journey, and I am learning to cherish the big, the small, and everything in between. :)

• little conversations between my two Love Bugs while playing together
• stolen moments for creating...10 minutes here...10 minutes there
• dress shopping with my little princess for the Father/Daughter dance
• little hands in Play-Doh
• my almost 3 year old who loves Toy Story & thinks he is Buzz Lightyear
• Sharpie pens & watercolors
• sunshine through the clouds on rainy days
• Yummy vegan food at Real Food Daily
• sweet comments from other artists and bloggers (They make my day so sweet!)
• a cup of coffee and devotions
• a warm bowl of homemade soup on a cold day
• the ability to hold my baby when he is sick 

Journal page in process - Sharpie & watercolors

 Hope little moments to cherish are finding you today.

XOXO,

One Little Word 2012

I have thought long and hard about my word for 2012.

(Last year's word - Joy)

Initially, I didn't plan to choose one.

No real reason - just wasn't going to pick one.

Then I started writing down my goals for the year and 

reading all your brilliant posts about your words.

Me = Inspired.

So I wrote a list of words.

 Narrowed it down to Simplify, Cherish, and Savor.

 I finally choose CHERISH.

verb

1.to hold or treat as dear; feel love for: to cherish one's native land.

2.to care for tenderly; nurture: to cherish a child.

3.to cling fondly to: to cherish a memory.

I want to treat this life God has given me dearly.

I don't want to take these moments for granted (especially with my kiddies).

I want to care for those in my life tenderly and 

focus on nurturing the gifts my children possess (mine as well). 
I want to cherish the big events, but also the small and 
everything in between.

 I think if I focus on cherishing the moments a by product will be 
a heart filled with gratitude.

That sounds pretty good to me! :)

I made this journal page the other day.

It went through a very ugly stage, a not so bad stage, and finally a 
"Hey, I like you!".
I used acrylics, Caran d'Ache crayons, PITT pens, Sharpies, Derwent Inktense pencils, 
lots of scribbling and lots of finger painting. :) Inspired by Traci Bautista!

I have to say...without that ugly duckling stage - the end result wouldn't be so sweet.  
I hope you have a beautiful weekend & I am wondering what are you 
cherishing these days? 

(Joining up today with Paint Party Friday & Studio Sneak Peek )