whatcha think?

okay...so this photo has absolutely nothing to do with today's post. but i thought maybe it would make you laugh/draw you in...and then TRAP you into answering my questions.

did it work? hahha!

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so here's what i've been thinking. i am really excited about the next year. not just for the reasons i've mentioned a zillion times before (being together as a family)...but i'm excited for this next year creatively.

i have really started feeling the desire to create again. and not just that, i've started feeling the desire to blog everyday again.

and that's where you come in. before i ask you my questions let's get something out of the way.

first and foremost...i blog for me. i always have and always will. it feeds me and makes me happy. and as i've said many times, it is therapy for me. yes, i blog for me....but to act like there aren't a bunch of great ladies/friends out there reading would just be silly. i blog for y'all too. :)

just had to say that because i feel like every time i ask y'all to give me your opinion someone inevitably says "who cares? blog for you!". i blog for me and for you. blogging is an amazing interaction and i love it or i wouldn't still be doing it after 6 years. :)

 

my question is this. what would you like to see here? i have plenty of anecdotes,feelings on motherhood,photos,etc...but is there something you've always wondered or wished i would address? Creatively what would you like to see? I would love any and all ideas, wishes,thoughts,and suggestions.

i plan to print this list and use it to plan blog content this year.

my blog is a a little different than many you see out there. it is not a job for me. i have not monetized it, nor do i plan to.

but i still want to have fresh content and i still want to blog creatively and regularly. does that make sense?

 

i'd love if you would share your thoughts here.

a note: i often respond in the comments but i know that typepad does not always notify you. so if you ask something and don't get an email back, make sure to check the comments.:)

i so look forward to hearing your ideas. i really believe that all of you are the best blog readers out there. i know i say it all the time but i really mean it. :)

happy saturday!

xoxo

S

 

Comments

[Leslie]

How nice of you to ask!! Let's see...I love reading your blog. I feel like we could be friends because of how you are so stinkin' honest about your life, good and bad. I am a better American...I feel a connection with our military and what their families sacrifice because of reading your blog. I am much more aware and mindful of my freedom and am able to share and teach my kids through your experiences. My kids are almost all grown...2 teens and a 20 year old. your blog makes me: A)so grateful to be out of the baby/preschool age and B) so melancholy to be out of baby/preschool age! Creatively...i am learning to take more "everyday life" photos through your instagrams. As a stay-at-home mom and part-time artist, i feel pretty good about my "style" of scrapbooking, but you motivate me to just do something...i think, if SHE can find the time to do a page~certainly i can paint something in between carpool craziness and laundry! so...keep on being YOU!
xoxleslie

[Stephanie Howell]

leslie-thank you so much for your kind words. wish you could come over and have a cup of coffee with me this morning! xoxo

[Chris]

Wow...it pays to get up early! I'm the first comment :) I first found your blog through some kind of scrap-related link and your work is beautiful. I read your blog daily and really enjoy it. I like reading about your lovely family, and your military-related posts usually make me tear up. As a "former" Army wife (my first husband died active duty 3 months into his 1 year tour in South Korea as an MP), it does my heart good to read your posts about living and loving in the larger military community. You show that life is not always a bed of roses, but we get through, we're tougher than we think we are, and its worth it. Thanks for your hard work in blogging!

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you so much chris. and i am so sorry for your loss,it brought tears to my eyes to read it. i know your heart must still hurt. sending you big love this saturday.xoxo

[Tracey]

I love your layouts and your beautiful photos as well as what you share about your life, so I'm happy anytime you include imagery in your posts.

So excited that you're feeling a creative burst. Maybe I can feed off of that a little to get myself out of a creative rut :)

[Stephanie Howell]

sending you some mojo right now!! xoxo

[Laurel S]

Like you I blog for me. But to answer your question I love seeing your work, I love your stuff!

[Jan]

Steph, I love reading your blog and I especially love the posts with pictures and stories of your precious little girls. My kids are grown (27 and 30! How did that happen?) and I have no grandchildren (yet...) I agree with Leslie that you make me more aware of our military and their families and the sacrifices they make to keep our country free and safe. My ex-husband worked offshore and was gone much of the time my children were young, so I can relate a little on that score. I can't wait to see more pictures of the cute new home and how you fix it up. And, of course, I love seeing your artwork and unique style. You inspire me to create and, more importantly, to enjoy life. Thanks.

[yvon]

I love to read your blog, and it makes me think more about live in general.
I don't have kids myself but i work on a daycare centre with baby's age 10 weeks till 2years there are 9 kids in my group, after that they move on to the next stage until they are 4 years old a are ready for school.
Needless to say that i love reading the things you are telling about your girls.
please keep on blogging like you like it!!!

Hugs Yvon.

[Stephanie Howell]

thanks, laurel. :) thats something im really looking forward to doing this year. making. :) xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you jan!!! if our household goods ever get here (they are still in a stinkin warehouse in savannah!) i will definitely do a house tour. :) xo

[Stephanie Howell]

yvon- thats hard work. :) thanks so much for stopping by today!

[Liz]

I just love to read what you write about your life, being a mom, getting through; I love that you don't always write like you have it all together because I know that I don't have it all together. I'm a new (older) mom and I enjoy reading your thoughts on parenting; I moved a lot growing up so while I have never had the stresses you have had I can sympathise with some of that. I started reading because I liked your layouts, too. Really, I like everything you write- yours is one of the few blogs in my reader that I don't ever skip reading a post. I should comment more often, but it's tricky from my iphone blog reader, and with a catnapping three month old, getting spare time on the computer is a rare event. :) So while I'm here- thanks for sharing your life online like you do!

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you so much for taking the time to say hi  today,liz! i hope you have a beautiful and blessed weekend! xxo

[Debbie]

I've followed your blog since S was a baby and y'all were in TX! I love your style of writing about your everyday life! I enjoyed learning about Savannah and it's military history! Our trip this summer was so much more fun with the added info I had from your blog! I'm excited for you to have your family all together for the next year! I'm anxious to see your discoveries from the New England area! I am still curious to know how you print off your instagram photos! I have a ton of them on my phone and want to get them on pages!! Thanks!

[Erin R.]

Love your blog for so many reasons. I love that you share life (the good, the bad and the ugly). I love your lovely decor ideas (share as much as you'd like....please). I love your photos. I love your thoughts (since, as Anne Shirley would say, we would be kindred spirits if we met in life). And, though it may seem weird, since I've been reading your blog for a long time, you've become a friend of sorts (though you don't know me from Eve)and I enjoy seeing your family grow and seeing the cute things that your kiddos do and say and seeing how similar it often is to what my kiddos are saying and doing. Okay, so now that I've said all of that, I hope it doesn't seem as creepy as it looks all written out. It is just the funny result of blogs that you read faithfully, you become somewhat invested in the lives of the people who write them.

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you for reminding me,debbie! instagram is definitely something i need to talk about!
xo

[Erin R.]

Looks like I forgot to add that I love to see your crafty projects as well (pages, cards, party decor, etc).

[Stephanie Howell]

not creepy at *all*. just really kind. thank you so much,erin! xoxo

[diana]

Hmmm, what would I like to see? With the start of an exciting year for you and your family, as you settle in to your new home, it would be great to also see posts about your home decorating & organization, food & recipes, family & kids activities, your activities ... in addition to your creative posts. Nothing elaborate, just more of how you do it, daily life with 4 little chicks et al. You always seem to keep it real. And keep us coming back! ;-)

[diana]

I forgot to add ... more 'ashion advice, too! ;-)

[Stephanie Howell]

thanks so much, diana! great ideas! :)

[Marti Richards]

I check in on your blog daily, though I don't always comment. I check in because I love your honesty. I appreciate someone that keeps it real in the world of fluffy blogs. ;) I love to see all of the things that you create- scrappy goodness, home decorating, party planning, etc. And, some 'ashion advice from Miss Harper is always nice, too. :) Have fun getting settled into your new home.

[Stephanie Howell]

thanks miss marti. :) xoxo

[allison]

I have been a faithful blog reader of yours for many years...it's almost stalker-ish! I come here because most often you make me laugh, cry, think and get inspired. Crafty ideas and anecdotes from your life are my most favorite. I am SO EXCITED that you want to blog more! Keep it coming. (I kinda feel like i didn't really help...) Oh, my 5 year old really enjoyed all of Harper's 'ashion videos! She wanted me to tell you that!

[Kimber-Leigh]

your blog has been one of my favorites for years...and i think it is because regardless of what you blog about, you are authentic. i appreciate & love that. as for what i'd love to see more of...your adventures in RI (i'm loving VA...but i told brent that seeing your RI pictures has made me wish a ~tiny~ bit that we were there too this year!) so i'm going to live my RI dreams virtually through your blog! ;) i love your posts about the girls...love creative posts....and LOVE when you share your vintage & flea market finds!

[Sherry Cartwright]

I read your blog almost daily and always enjoy the down-to-earth goodness in your writing. No sugar coating bad days or little girls' mischief, never forgetting the little things and family time together. Everyday life. I like that and can totally relate.

As far as what I might want to see creatively -- I always love your craft area posts and how you store things in everyday items. I would love to see how your space transforms in your new home. But mostly, I like your layouts -- always a mix full of color, pattern and a wondramous memory for your family.

Happy days to you and your family in RI.

[Stephanie Howell]

oh she will LOVE that. thank you so much!! xo

[Stephanie Howell]

thanks sweet friend. i totally want to do lots of RI posts. :) xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

i will work on making LOTS more this year. thanks so much,sherry! xox

[Noelle Reese]

I love everything about your blog. Your children are beautiful as well as you and Mr. H! I'll tell you what I blog. What moves me. Unity sales really get my heart pumping. LOL I love a good challenge and I don't post enough about my girls. My 14 year old is in a do not take my picture stage and while it makes me want to do to her what is happening above LOL I can't. So then I worry if I just post my 4 year old the 14 year old will get bent feelings LOL Then when I take 2 weeks off from posting. I don't even feel a little bad :)

[Danielle Higginbottom-Brown]

Steph, I just love your blog! It is on my daily read list! Like Marti above, I read your blog because its honest and real...some blogs make you feel like less of a person because (and I know this isn't on purpose) they make everything in their life seem perfect...tidy house, nicely decorated, blah blah blah...but you keep it real! That is what I love! I would love to see "how to" ideas for scrapbooking and for ideas around the home... Thanks for keeping it real!

[Heather V]

I love seeing your scrapbook layouts, around the house decorating, and I'd love to see other crafty projects if you do them! Honestly, I really enjoy your blog posts no matter what you put into them. You seem to have a knack for blogging :)

[Celeste]

Read your blog daily, rarely comment (add me to the list) but funny thing is I was just thinking how much I'm looking forward to what this year has in store for you. Living together as a family, having adventures in a new part of the country, getting your creative mojo back, decorating that perfect Rhode Island home, watching your brood of chickies grow up = lots of blog content. And I admit to checking your instagram feed as well, hoping for more photos of that house and yard.

[Alejandra B.]

Hi Stephanie. I found you blog through a related link about cards and scrapbook, and then I started following you in twitter.

I am from Costa Rica (sorry if my English is not too good) I am 35 and have 3 children of ages 9, 6 and 3. I lived in North Carolina about 6 months on 2001 with my sister, who keeps living there, and definitely part of my heart is there.

Honestly, I love your blog because you are so honest. I can relate so much with you about having little kids and having beautiful times and hard times as well. I love watching your family grow and see how families all over the world have the same essence.

For me, there is nothing more special than a person who is honest and real. That have ups and downs, moments when everything is perfect and moments when things does not happen as we wish. That is a treasure, because that makes me feel that I have hope, that I can do things, that I can overcome obstacles.

I loove crafty projects and you are a great inspiration. Here in Costa Rica card making and scrapbooking are super popular. For me, with the kids is hard to find the time to get inspired and make stuff, but I try to, and I try to learn new things everyday.

My only suggestion for you is to keep it real, to keep giving us hope, and now that you feel creative teach us a lot of things ;)

God Bless you, Alejandra :)

[Leah]

We loved the 'ashion videos, too! My 5 yo was mesmerized by them!

As for what I'd like to see here, I'll say ditto to the previous commenters and add that I enjoy the projects you do with your kids. I also enjoy your decorating ideas and your organizational tips.

[Bea Monforte]

I love reading your blog because you are sensible, strong and funny. I lov learning things about a life so different than mine (I live in Barcelona, don't have kids or husband yet and I'm not related to militar) and I love your style. I'd love to read more of decorating (your new home is like a dream) and I think it would be so cool this year to see more about family nights and date nights (you have more time yihaa!). And I'd love to see more about your creativity process, for example how you plan a party, with DIY tips etc. And I LOVE your anecdotes, when you explain funny things about your highschool years etc ;)
xoxo, Bea

[Revital Baron]

I don't scrapbook - but I love looking at your pages - especially the journaling qualities of them.They are an inspiration - for memory keeping.
I also love the random thrifting posts you sometimes do, and the pictures of your home decor.
And the littles, without a doubt!

[Lilith]

Just do what you love and I will follow. I love your blog because it is so truthful and honest and I love seeing your creativity! Wishing you the very best for this coming year and I'm sure you'll have a blast with your girls and hubby. I know what it is having 4 kids (I have 4 boys (the eldest are twins). Life with them is never dull.

[Sigrun]

Oh wow Steph!! Thanks for asking us!! I was gutted when you announced you were leaving SC. I check the MME blog regularly and I am loving your input over there!! I am so happy you are getting your creative mojo (although I did not really think you had lost it!!) I love your blog the way it is really!!! I suppose if I were to suggest something maybe a video? Does not need to be a tutorial maybe just a video of you making a layout and your process throughout? Like why you chose to use certain papers/ embellies?
But with 4 kids and a move I would not expect any of that!!! You do enough as it is!!!!

[Lisa]

I LOVE hearing about your family. It brings back alot of memories of when my daughter was little. You are funny and open and real. And that is what keeps my coming back. So keep that part! But I do miss your creativeness. I miss seeing your layouts once or twice a week. Your work is beautiful and simple and always keeps the focus on what is important to you. Thanks for asking!!

[Cynthia]

Oh, Steph, great question, thanks for asking it. Hmm, first thing that came to mind - 'ashion with Harper. That rocked and at times made me ROFLOL. I love watching you move from home to home and make it your own. Flea market finds! Those were great! Posts about discovering where you are living each stop along the way. Oh, and you must plan to go into Maine while there. The area around Pemaquid Lighthouse is magical to my kids. Sooo much to do outdoors and amazing scenery/photo ops. Oh, and lobster....lol Sibling interaction is fun, Sadie and her expressions... OMWord!! Watching Cate and Lucy reminds me of my triplets when they were young and discovering.
Really, just keep it real, keep being who you are, recording life, your life. You do it well.

[Julie, momto7]

what I like hearing/seeing from life: life with 4 little girls, home decor (as it evolves), scrap projects, events and outings, military thoughts, your heart. Yeah, pretty much all you already do. :) Keep it up - it's fun to read, and you write in an engaging fashion that makes it a joy to visit your blog.

[Julie, momto7]

should have been "what I like hearing/seeing from YOU" :)

[Kami Pfingsten]

Hi Steph! Well what I love most about your blog posts are the ones that include pictures of your precious family, your silly "day in the life" stories that us mommies can all relate to, and your decorating style and pics of your new homes each time you move. I love that!!!! I also follow your scrapping posts too, but it is something about your family and who you are as a woman in this ever changing world that pulls me in and connects me to you. I am so happy for you and this upcoming year!! Whatever you post I am sure will put a smile on my face. So thank you in advance!!! :)

[Diane Knott]

I love your blog and would love to see more of the same...home dec, fashion, scrapping, kiddos, family life...the way you tell your stories is so captivating! My only suggestion (since you asked) is maybe a bit more of the "process" of your projects. By that I mean, showing your inspiration, or where the idea came from, some step by step if possible of a layout or project in progress. I know that's a bit more work, but it might help to understand how your inspiration becomes the end result. Does that even make sense?
Thanks for sharing your family and your heart!

[Stephanie Howell]

that totally makes sense,diane. thank you so much!

[Stephanie Howell]

awww,thank you so much sweet kami! xo

[Stephanie Howell]

thanks julie. happy saturday!

[Shannon Shurtleff]

I love your blog. :) You always keep it fresh, some times scrappy, sometimes Mama, sometimes Military! I love it! I would love a tour of your new home once you get it all set up!!

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you, my friend. i know harper would love it, i just cant deal with nasty comments when it comes to my food. ill definitely think about it. 3 xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

will do. thank you,shannon!

[Lisa D]

I've read your blog for years -- I agree with all the comments left already in that what makes your blog so refreshing is you always keep it so real. I'm a mom of three sons who are all grown up and one granddaughter who is the light of my life. I love reading about your family, seeing pictures of your beautiful children (the videos of the girls singing in the car come to mind too! lol) and seeing you home photos as well. You have a great sense of style and it shows across the board in your life you share here. I also have to say you are the only connection to the military I have -- and so I soooo appreciate your sharing about that aspect of your life because it has made me much more appreciative of not just our men and women troops but also the families behind them. Thank you for that!
As far as what I'd like to see on the blog in the coming year ... the same you've been showing is fine by me -- I will be a faithful reader for as long as you're writing!
Yeah, I'm feeling pretty stalkerish right now.
Wishing you all the best in your new home -- it's beautiful!

[dana a.]

Well, I love your blog and am excited to hear you will post more:)

I always love hearing about your new city and cannot wait to see the pictures you will post. I feel like I know Savannah since you posted such pretty pictures of places there.

As always, I look forward to hearing all about your girls. I feel like I know them, weird, I know, because I have been following you since Harper was under a year old! Crazy!

[Stephanie Howell]

that IS crazy...where did the time go?? xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you so much for your sweet words and support,lisa! xoxo

[ashley]

Maybe some more of your actual creative process. Your work is amazing, your photos & your journaling are so real life. Everything you create is fabulous. I want to see more of how you choose papers & embellishments & where your ideas come from.

[Stephanie Howell]

i miss it too,lisa. im determined to get back to creating!

[Stephanie Howell]

sounds great,ashley. thank you!!

[young c]

Ha, great photo. :) I like seeing your creative work, but also the funny pics of your girls. They always make me smile!

[Stephanie Howell]

i am SO awkward on video. AHAHAH!

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you friend!

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you miss lilith! and thank YOU for your amazing blog. im a wee bit obsessed with it right now. i could listen to your accent all day! :) xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

thanks,revital. i SO miss thrifting too!! cheap flea markets with GOOD stuff are few and far between. i was very blessed in tx!

[Stephanie Howell]

bea,thanks so much for taking the time to comment! have a lovely day

[Vicky Wilbeck]

Hi, Stephanie - I check your blog everyday because it is so inspiring, beautifully written and fun. My favorite is all the pics and videos of the kids. They are a hoot!

I would love to know what the long term plans are for military life in the Howell household. I am not familiar with how it works. Will you always be moving? Will Jimmy always be placed in scary situations? What is his ultimate career goal?

If you get a chance, please email me your mailing address so I can get my hubby's CD in the mail to you. I think the kiddos will enjoy it. :)

Blessings to you and your family,
Vicky

[Stephanie Howell]

great questions vicky. thanks so much!!

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you for commenting leah. i hope you have a beautiful day!

[Holly H.]

Steph, I love your blog. Reading your blog, helped me decide that I wanted my blog to not be just scrapbooking, but real life too. I love the mix. Creative-wise, I would love to see more about your process, a step by step (I know that's probably difficult with 4 little girls running around though) I would also love to see what you use for inspiration, how you find mojo when you don't have any, and other things like that.

[Sarah Swann]

I read your blog daily and I just love how honest you are about motherhood and the military life (my hubby is active AF). It's not always a bed of roses right?

I started doing something on my blog called Book Reviews. Exactly what the title says. I review the book I've just read and give my thoughts and if I would recommend it. I know you're a reader (just picked up a Mary Kay Andrews book thanks to you). I'd love to know what you're reading if you loved it or hated it.

[Mariah]

I like your blog the way it is...How you share your life with your readers and post layouts too. Your layouts are beautiful, and I'm a scrapper but the main reason I come here is because of you and your family. So basically, that is not really advice. Ha.

[Stephanie Howell]

Thank you Mariah. :) xo

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[Stephanie Howell]

This is a great idea. Thank you so much!

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[Lilith]

Gosh, you've made my day. Didn't know you visited! Hugs to you all!

[Stephanie Howell]

sorry, i need to be a better commenter. :) me and the girls like to watch the videos. xo

[Stephanie Howell]

holly girl! great to see you. ;) thank you so much for your sweet words. hoping to get back on the creative train this year!

[Stephanie Howell]

bless YOU,alejandra. thank you so much for stopping by! and i LOVE north carolina too...what an amazing state

[Marla Lynch]

As a mom of young women, I would enjoy it if you shared your wisdom on socializing and dating. I would love to hear what you have to say.

[Stephanie Howell]

im on it!!! thanks so much,celeste.xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

oh my. where do i begin? HAHA!
xoxo

[Stephanie Howell]

thank you heather! im so hoping for lots of time for projects this year! xo

[Stephanie Howell]

i know exactly what you mean. sometimes blogs can (unintentionally im sure) cause total inferiority complexes!

[Stephanie Howell]

you.are.awesome. :) xoxo

[ginny]

I pretty much love everything about your blog. It's almost as good as having coffee & chatting. I love that it's almost like we're talking one on one. I LOVE LOVE the posts about the girls. You have made me not only appreciate our military but also their families who must endure so many hardships. Whether you make me smile, just laugh out loud or cry, I love reading about your everyday.

[Stephanie Howell]

big HUGS my friend.xoxo

[Jersey Girl Anne]

I love your blog so much and look forward to hearing about your adventures in New England...How you find it different or the same as past places you have lived would be really interesting,I think. I love to see and hear about your precious girls, also. If you are able to talk about what J does or what he will be doing,I know I would find that interesting as well. Right now I would love to know how you all are surviving w/out your possesions !!!! You keep it real and I love that!!!

[Stephanie Howell]

Awesome ideas. Thank you so much Anne!

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[Melanie C]

I love your blog...I check it daily! It always makes me smile. I love the variety of family, military, and crafty. Your girls remind me of myself and sisters, which is fun because I'm a mom of all boys :)

[Stephanie Howell]

Love that. :) thank you so much Melanie.

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[Andrea]

I love your pictures and videos, and your thoughts on family life and being a mom. I read several blogs a day, but yours is definitely in my top two faves. :) Just keep doing what you've been doing! :) The Lynch Family loves The Howell Family!

[Stephanie Howell]

and i think the lynch family is the bees knees!! :) xoxo

[Amy A.]

I have to agree with everything the others have said. Your blog is perfect the way it is. We all feel such in connection with you in many ways. (We'd have so much fun living near you). I love everything you post. I would love to see some more challenges. Like you were doing with the Blog Your Heart posts. Maybe even a creative challenge - scrapping idea, or whatever. Just something to help us to take a closer look at the details of our life at the moment.

I can't wait to hear all about your discoveries!

[Stephanie Howell]

love this. thank you amy! xoxo

[Pidgen]

I like what Allison wrote - I come here because I know I wil either laugh heartly, cry my eyes out, or be inspired to get crafty. I love watching the girls grow up. I talk about you like you're my best friend. And your military posts always make me stop,pause, and count my blessings. So I come here for you, I guess. lol.

[Stacey]

I love your blog because it's a lifestyle blog, I love everything that you share with us and seeing your girls grow up. I like that I feel that bit happier when you're happy. I'm also interested in homely things like cooking (so perhaps recipes you and the family love?), how you decorate (perhaps a quick house tour?), I also loved the posts you do about your mantel or wreaths etc - these aren't things we do in England but I think it's a lovely tradition and it's sweet to observe. But just generally, as many other ladies have said, your honesty about life and it's down points - thanks for not pretending everything's always dandy! The way you write always draws me in and on my blog list you're always the first I check to see if there's a new post (this is more of an honour than it sounds - I change this list monthly but you've never been moved!) Please don't change too much as I love everything now! xx

[Sierra]

I didn't read all of the colmments, so I don't know what others said, but I would like to see your creative process when you are making a page. And I'd like to see more of Harper's 'ashion. Lol

[Lorena]

Honestly, I like everything you post. As a former Army wife I like your post on the Army, your beautiful children, your home, the lovely dresses you pic out, posts about your faith and of course your scrapbooking layouts! I rarely leave comments on our posts but I have been reading on and off for a while.

[Vickey E.]

Stephanie,
I LOVE your new home and the back yard is awesome. I've read your blog for a few years and came to a workshop when you were in Columbus, GA a few years ago. I don't know that you need to change anything at all. I love seeing the girls and J and hearing about them and I adore your scrapbooking style. The layout I did at your class is still one of my favorites. Just call me a groupie I guess, but I'll keep reading no matter what you write as long as you are honest and true to yourself! Love ya,
Vickey (sabbycat)

[Jennifer]

As a UK reader I love hearing about life in the US. We had hoped to emigrate but my Hubbie developed MND and it's not possible now. Hope you are all settling into your new life and look forward to hearing all about it and seeing all your creations x

[Eugenia]

Hi, my name is Eugenia and I am from the opposite part of the world))) Eastern Europe, Ukraine.
I have found your blog half a year ago through some scrapbooking site and I have been faithfully coming here for every new post. You make me smile, laugh and even cry. As someone has already said, you attract people by being honest. I mean HonesT! Reading about real everyday life of a family which lives so far away is exciting. I would love to continue reading about your kids, husband, your mom thoughts, it's really interesting to hear about your household.
Of course, your projects are always an inspiration for me to do what I love and not what is fashionable.
Thank you for giving us your time.
I am impressed that you have a plan for a blog.
Sorry for not commenting more often, it's tricky from my phone as well.
Hugs