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Five Years of Project Life

I bought my first Project Life kit in May of 2012.

Five Years of Project Life

Similarly to this week, I had taken the week off from work to spend some time at home.

Five Years of Project Life Five Years of Project Life

Dear Kelly, thank you for not watermarking your photos anymore.

Five Years of Project Life

From the outside, a lot has changed in the past five years.

But honestly…in many ways, nothing really has changed at all.

Five years later and I still love this project.

I love seeing the faces of my loved ones. I love seeing my life reflected back to me.

I love the way it grounds me and connects me to my life.

When I bought that first kit five years ago, I could never have imagined the journey it would take me on. As I sit here finishing up this post, I have suitcase packed and ready to go…I’m heading off to Eugene, Oregon to attend Ali Edwards’ first ever Story Camp workshop!

I am so grateful for this project.  And so grateful to be able to share it with you.

Love, Kelly

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  1. Pam says

    June 2, 2017 at 8:40 am

    I can’t wait to hear about the workshop!!!!

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  2. Terri Porter says

    June 2, 2017 at 9:32 am

    You know I’m a Project Lifer too. I began in January of 2010 and except for two years (2013 and 2015) I have done it every year and can’t imagine not having this project to record all the moments in my life. So excited for you that you’re going to Ali’s Story Camp! I can’t wait to hear all about it. Have an amazing time!

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    • Cathy Hubmann says

      June 2, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Kelly, you are so amazing! I don’t know how you keep up! I just can’t seem to follow through on PL. I’ve tried several times.. Enjoy your camp!

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  3. Michlle says

    June 2, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    I’ve only been following you for a few weeks, but man, you inspire me! As an impending empty nester, I’d LOVE to see you share more of your PL pages to see what kinds of things you document. I’m sure you know how difficult it can be to shift gears when so many years have been spend focusing on our child(ren)!

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  4. et agnès raconte says

    June 3, 2017 at 7:31 am

    You are so lucky to be at the story camp ! and i see how your project life are so beautiful …you be so proud of you

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