Darling Memories- A new Ad-venture!

Almost a year ago, I became unemployed. The company I was working for for the last 11 years laid off 30,000 people and I was one of them. I was devastated for only a short time- I was 5 months pregnant and looking forward to taking time off with my new baby. I knew that it was in God's plan to allow me this time to be a mommy- not only to the baby, but to the older ones as well. My plan was to take the summer off with all 3 of them and then go back to work in the fall.

Well, the fall is here. And I'm still home. And everyday I ask myself if I am doing the right thing. I enjoy working and did not think I would enjoy being home all day. There are days that I struggle with this. It is all encompassing - I think on it all day - "what to do?" I know that staying home with the baby is a blessing that I never had with the other 2 and I should savor every moment. But there is a little creeping fear of $$$ that always invades my thoughts.

So, "what to do?" Do I enjoy being alone all day with no adults to talk to - sometimes. Do I enjoy mopping, cleaning toilets, laundry, cooking dinner- not really (but who does?). Do I enjoy the smiles Bubba Boy gives me ALL DAY LONG- absolutely! Do I enjoy being there for my kids when they get off the bus- Yes I do! So, how do I get the best of both worlds? An income and being at home? Well, I had to get creative.

I have been working on a few ideas to own my own business and have started one of them. I love to make movies on my Mac using pictures and music- a photo slideshow. There is nothing more stirring than seeing the pictures you cherish tell your story. Add in a wonderful heart-stirring song, and there is not a dry eye in the house! I love making movies of my family and in the past year, I started making them for friends.

So, enter "Darling Memories"- I am making photo slideshows for you! For the birth of a baby, the 40th wedding anniversary, the 60th birthday, the best birthday party for your 7 year old, the baptism of your baby, and much more. I love putting these together- there is no better gift to give your parents, your spouse, your kids, or your best friend.

Take a second and visit my site and if you are so inclined, keep me in mind of any of your friends or family would like something like this- maybe a great Christmas present for a spouse or parent? The best form of advertisement is word of mouth!

Darling Memories

I put this together for the site, but I think it is adorable- and it gives you the sense of sentiment I like to make in my movies:

My hope is that I am busy enough to have fun with this. It allows me to do something I enjoy and be home with my children and that is what matters the most. It also allows me to concentrate on some other ideas I have to be able to stay at home- I know that this is God's plan for our lives right now and ultimately trust in him to be successful.

Thanks for all your support!