Happy Spring!

We are almost a week into Spring already!

I love this time of year. 

It used to be because of my birthday when I was young...

but now i love it for so many more reasons,

The change in scenery and in the air. 

Flowers are budding and lawns are beginning to be worked on. 

I love it. 

The fresh smell of grass and lawn mowers being heard.

It was a wonderful low key weekend celebrating my birthday. 

Nothing beats spending time with my little family and being spoiled with delicious food! 

Lately I can't stop thinking about how much has changed in just this past year. 

Exactly a year ago, we were going along each day, fairly content with where we were at in life but at the same time, craving some change. 

I had absolutely no idea what God had in store for us. 

It's been a year full of many blessings and a lot of change.

I am so thankful for it all. 

I sometimes think that I don't think this next year can beat last year...but with this sweet little guy changing everyday...I'm sure it will.

Hope you all have a great week!

Cherry Blossoms

It's hard to believe spring is right around the corner. 

I was so excited when I started to see the little green buds on our hydrangeas...

not to mention the cherry blossom tree that I (somehow!)

 didn't realize we had until recently! 

So with that I thought I would introduce the latest spring card...

Cherry Blossoms

Available at lindsaypdesigns.com!

Stay tuned for more cards and check out our other spring cards available year round!

Have a great rest of the week!

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a good weekend and Valentine's Day!

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I gained one of the greatest gifts the day Sam was born. 

Having waited an extra four days past my due date, (which seemed like eternity!)

 I was so ready to meet him. 

Those first days after were a bit of a blur. 

Between feeding and changing diapers and getting to know this new little being...

it was pretty indescribable.

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I found out two days later that my grandpa unexpectedly passed away just hours before sweet Sam was born. 

To process it all was hard.

 I was torn between two extreme emotions. 

The joy and amazement of having just given birth to Sam, 

and a deep sadness and confusion as to why my grandpa had passed...

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But through it all there is a sense of beauty. 

knowing that that day won't be filled with just sadness but celebration as well 

and I believe God intended it to be that way. 

I know there is a greater purpose and God works in wonderful and mysterious ways.

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This weekend we celebrated my grandpa and all that he is to us...

the baseball loving, card game teaching, pancake making, cookie dough sneaking, always smiling, most loving grandpa us grandkids could've had. 

And now our sweet guardian angel!

Priorities

I had one of my best friends come visit for a few days last week which was so much fun! 

Between family and friends we have had a steady flow of visitors 

which has been SO great. 

However, I've realized that the amount of special touches, meal prep and 
activity planning I can do has quickly lessened 
now that I have a little one demanding my attention. 

Priorities have changed and I am learning that things don't have to be perfect in order for people to feel loved when they walk in the door.
If all I have is a place to rest there heads on at night, that is okay!
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I'm so excited with the positive response I've received about the mini apron! 
Don't forget to take a peek online.
It's being offered in all of the French fabrics below...

...including this sweet vintage fabric

As with all products-10% of the profit will go toward 
Strong Against Cancer organization.
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Hope you all have a great week!

Nighttime

As a new mom, one of the most common things I am asked is...

How have you been sleeping?

How has the baby been sleeping?

or if I'm just exhausted.

It was the piece of advice I heard most while pregnant too... 

"Enjoy sleeping and get as much sleep as you can now before baby comes!"

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I'll be honest...the first couple nights at home were rough. 

All three of us were learning which meant pulling a couple solid "all nighters".

I found myself slightly dreading nighttime at first...

Unsure what it would look like, how many times I would be getting up, or counting the minutes or hours I would actually be able to sleep.

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But I have changed my mindset and have

 quickly learned to enjoy these sweet, quiet moments. 

When the only thing I need to be doing is be with little Sam. 

It's in those wee hours of the night where I have time to 

reflect and think without a single distraction.

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I know these moments won't last forever and I will soon miss them.

It's all part of the job which I feel blessed to have.

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I hope everyone is having a good week!

New Non-Profit Organization!

It was a fun day yesterday seeing the Seahawks win their game

 with just a couple minutes left to go.

What an exciting come back it was!

I have a feeling Seattle fans will be re-living and talking about this 

particular game for years to come.

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Amidst the craziness of the new year, I had yet to share the next non profit to receive

10% of the profit from all card and apron sales at Lindsay P Designs.

This is a local nonprofit organization developed at the 

Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research,

providing a new way of fighting cancer through immunotherapy. 

Significant results have been shown just weeks after. 

Such an amazing feat to fighting childhood cancer! 

Visit their website to learn more!

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Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

New Product!

Im so excited to share the newest product of Lindsay P Designs...

The Mini Apron!

Because who says little ones can't wear pretty things too?!

Like this full apron with vintage fabric from France

As usual, French fabric will vary based upon availability but will be specified on the website.

Perfect for playing dress up or being a little helper in the kitchen.

The Mini Apron will be available beginning February 1st.