[week 13 – with inserts] I’m thrilled to have completed three weeks in my Project Life album: week 12 (shared previously) and weeks 13 and 14 (shown here). My goal is to finish weeks 15 and 16 this week — keeping momentum on this memory-keeping project feels great. This spread was still in birthday mode, so I added two inserts: one with Andy’s birthday cards and another that documents his actual birthday. The album is starting to look a little lopsided from the extra pages, but that’s part of the process when you save memorabilia and journaling together.
This week’s spread mixes photos, receipts, and small keepsakes. Including these little pieces of life—notes, tickets, and cards—helps preserve the context behind the photos and makes the pages more meaningful when I look back.
[week 13 – without inserts] Small hiccup: I didn’t notice until I photographed the spread that the lower right photo had slipped out of its protector a bit. Little imperfections like that are common when working with pocket pages and inserts, but they can be fixed quickly and they don’t diminish the memories.
[week 13 – left side] The left side features everyday moments: the girls playing outside, a piece of mail addressed to them from Nana, and L watching PBS during one of my OB appointments (I seem to have documented many of those little moments this year). There’s also a grocery receipt, a photo of the landline caller ID showing Andy calling to say he was on his way home, and bath time. One photo shows the girls delighting in a trip through the car wash—simple activities that capture how entertaining small outings can be for little ones.
[week 13 – right page] On the right page I included the infamous bagel tomb preschool craft, a playdate snapshot, a quick trip to Target, the girls working on their toy computers, and C participating in the Palm Sunday service at church. These moments blend crafts, family outings, and faith-based activities—elements that tell the story of our week.
[week 13 – Andy’s birthday insert] The birthday insert holds photos from Andy’s day alongside a short block of journaling. Inserts are a great way to keep extra photos and notes without overwhelming the main spread—they let you expand the story while maintaining a tidy layout in your Project Life album.
[week 14 – without insert] Week 14 was full: a road trip, an Easter egg hunt, and Easter itself. The spread captures travel snapshots, family time, and holiday moments—an entire week condensed into a cohesive layout that reflects both routine and celebration.
[week 14 – left page] The left page shows us heading out on the road trip with the girls, notes Andy left for each of us before we left, photos of the girls with their aunt and cousins, and a drive-thru lunch on the way home. These travel images and little written mementos remind me why I keep a Project Life album—those specific details bring the trip back to life.
[week 14 – right page] The right side includes C after voting with Grammy, the girls playing superheroes with their cousin, another memorable quote from C, an Easter grocery receipt, the girls ready for the egg hunt, and a photo of C in her big girl bed. These candid moments—funny sayings, family interactions, and small celebrations—are the heart of scrapbooked storytelling.
[week 14 – insert front] The front of the insert shows the Easter egg hunt at our friend’s cul-de-sac. I like using inserts to highlight an event so the main weekly pages stay balanced while still holding extra photos and moment-specific details.
[week 14 – insert back] The back of the insert captures Easter Day 2012. Including the year with holiday photos helps preserve the timeline in a clear and searchable way for future viewing.
Overall, these two weeks are a mix of everyday life, family celebrations, and holiday traditions. Using pocket pages, inserts, and a blend of photos and ephemera lets me tell richer stories in my Project Life album. I’m encouraged by the progress so far and excited to continue documenting the next weeks with the same balance of photos, journaling, and keepsakes.