Yes, I do remember that I have a blog, but I wanted to share the proofs of our family christmas card. A cute friend of mine here has a business doing them and I am so happy with what she came up with for us. These are just teasers, I'm not posting the one we chose. All these photos are from our trip to Destin this summer. 
Now, for the lesson learned. When we went to our tithing settlement a few weeks ago, our Bishop challenged us to look for ways to be generous. He wasn't specific (and I think he told everybody this) but he did say to look for ways throughout our whole life, not just with our time and money but all over. Reed and I have been discussing this throughout the season and trying to think of ways to be generous. Last week we were talking about it one morning and I saw a whole new way of looking at something.
I have been in a quandry as to what to do for Christmas cards, and really don't have any time to work on them. I've looked at Michele's site several times, but kept thinking that I shouldn't/couldn't pay someone else to do something that I could figure out how to do (I do have Photoshop--can't use it, but that is a different post). And I looked all over the internet, nothing was what I wanted. Anyway, it finally hit me that I can be generous in letting others have their talents and me not feeling like I need to learn that talent too--just so I can make my own Christmas cards instead of paying for them. Now--I love crafty, homemade type things, and learning how to Photoshop well is still on my "list" of things to learn. But, in the meantime, I am so glad I let go of my hang-up and let someone else share their talent with me. And, all the better if she made a little bit of Christmas cash too. I think going forward I will be much more likely to just buy and enjoy what a friend or crafty business owner sells, instead of always thinking "I could make that" because, even if I can, it doesn't mean I will. But, I can support them in their talent/hobby.
Don't know if that makes sense to anybody else, but it was a great learning for me.
11 comments:
cute cards, can't wait to see the "official" card! by the way, i need your mailing address (I know you send me a thing in the mail, but i forgot to type it out--bad me) will you email it to me? your address bounced back to me. kristenjoy7 AT hotmail DOT come
I totally get it. Good insight. I think I fall into the same trap, wanting to be good at everything and trying to alays be in control of everything.
Awesome pics! I never saw most of those. Will you send me a copy of the family one so I can put it up in my house. Luke misses you all so much and I want to have a picture up of you. (I miss you more than I can say.) Lots of love. xoxo to the kids!
Great cards Heather! You all look great. I wish I were at the beach!!
All the proofs are wonderful and can't wait to see the real one. Your kids look happy and cute and that is all you can ask for in a picture.
Hi Heather-
I read this earlier and was so impressed by the pictures. I didn't have a second to comment but wanted you to know how BEAUTIFUL the pictures are. I loved your insight on enjoying anothers talent- all of which I thought was so true in so many ways.
I miss the Deshlers in our ward! It seems like you just were moving and now you are settled and in a routine and we are the ones starting to work out the kinks of needing to sell our home in a few short months. I hope you have such a merry christmas! I hope you the best of everything in this coming year!
all my love, lacey
It totally makes sense, Heather, and I love that philosophy! (Of course, I tend to be the non-crafty type that NEEDS to rely on other people's talents...hehe)
LOVE the pix!
I think that is great! We all need to reach out to each other more often and share in our talents. There is no harm in asking someone to help you. However, I find that easier said than done. Anyway, great pictures. Can't wait to get mine. Love you all.
I love how realistic you are too! It gets too overwhelming trying to do everything on our own... and I don't think that's the point of talents. Well said. As far as your Christmas cards go... How could you decide? They are all wonderful!!! You are such a beautiful family. We miss you.
i think the pics are beautiful. Love, love, loved them.
Are you there?
please post some more!
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