Newsletter template challenge from Secret Garden Creations - my DD2 and all the faces she pulls! She took these photos for me! TFL! Bernie x Credits: Template and 'Exception' kit from Secret Garden creations, available at Sunflower Scraps

although it didn't snow actually on Christmas Day, it was close enough to be wonderful! TFL! Bernie x Credits: A Sweet Christmas kit by Bits n Bobs available at Exquisite Scraps

at least that's how the gentle light from the Advent Wreath made me feel yesterday, LOL!! TFL! Bernie x Credits: O Holy Night kit by Girlboheme Studios/Aimee Harrison available at Divine Digital

We had the heaviest snowfall I can remember since my eldest DD was born, so 13 years at least! It did bring things to a bit of a halt for a while though!! I couldn't wait to get out and take the pics!!! When we had to abandon our car, I was silently cheering, as I just happened to have my camera...

DD2 in her new hat and scarf - she loves them!! TFL! Bernie x Credits: Christmas Mocha kit by Moonchylde Creations, available at Scrapable

DD2 feels the cold like me, so is often seen with furry hats and coats!! TFL! Bernie x Credits: Winter Sparkle kit by Rustic Charm Creations available at Scrapable

My DD2 aged 7, she'd taken herself off after getting upset about something and nothing! This is my first ever extraction...if you can call it that, as it wasn't done the orthodox way, lol, just a bit of messing about with the eraser really, and then some brushes for the shadow and light. I'm not...

DH's Great Auntie Betsie's cat...my first ever cat LO, LOL!! This was the first time she'd actually stayed in the room with us!! TFL! Bernie x Credits: Vanessa kit by candleworks Scraps available at Scrap It Sassy

Credits: All Natural kit, by [ksharonkdesigns], available at twolittlepixels. Font: DJB Poppyseed.

kit All Dolled Up, by Valarie Ostrom Designs

kit All Dolled Up, by Valarie Ostrom Designs

Fantastic kit Eternal Twilight by Creative Victorian Designs at Creativevictorian.com/boutique Except: WA - The Words About Love by Krakatuka Design at Sunflower Scrap TFL! Jana

Asher is Daniels little shadow and as Daniel learns from Daddy, Asher leanrs fromDaniel to be a Jack of All Trades. All Papers and Elements by Saxon Holt @ Scrapbook Elements. Saxon's Jack of All Trades Saxon's Grass Mix Saxon's Guy Edges Saxon's All About Dad Clusters

Asher is Daniels little shadow and as Daniel learns from Daddy, Asher leanrs fromDaniel to be a Jack of All Trades. Jack of All Trades by Saxon Holt @ Scrapbook Elements.

My youngest on a visit to Richborough Roman Fort...the title says it all, lol:D TFL! Bernie x Credits: Rustic Nights kit by December Daydreams available at Scrap IT Sassy

Our dgs's with a beautiful stick insect. It's all about a boy by Caroline Kite @ Scrap N Tag.

DGS Asher with his new beetle friend. The mushroom/toadstool should probably be smaller to place more emphasis on the photo but I love the colour and texture of it so much its staying. LOL It's all about a boy by Carolyn Kite @ Scrap N Tag.

***NEW*** amazing kit "How deep is your love?" by Mystique at Scrapbookgraphics Except: Valentine Photo masks by FRAN Studio DESIGNS - freebie