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It's always exciting to see the FedEx or UPS guy drive up our driveway, but I have to admit that when it's a book being delivered, the excitement is mixed with nervousness. I spend upwards of a hundred hours on each blog book and about twenty hours getting images ready and designing the layout for a photography book.

My biggest fear is that something will be wrong -that I'll have to get in touch with the printer and do through the hassle of getting a book reprinted. It doesn't happen very often, but it's never fun when it does.

A blog book arrived today and I couldn't get the packaging off fast enough. I was surprised by how thick it was compared to a 40 page book. See?


Jenny and Joel - here's a sneak peak at a few of the 314 pages that will arrive on your door step soon....




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  1. JenneyMarch 30, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    B-E-A-Utiful as always. How is the MckFamily one coming?

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  2. Jess :)March 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Oh my goodness...that it AWESOME!! It turned out amazing! Very nice work, MamaBear!! :)

    Thanks for e-mailing back. I'm still PRAYING!

    Love,
    Jess :)

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  3. mom24boysMarch 30, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    That's incredible! Gor-geous!

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  4. EstherMarch 30, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    How wonderful! I bet it's a wonderful read--I love their blog! I'd love to read one of your books in person!

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  5. PamMarch 30, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    So that's what a 314 page book looks like. It's really thick! I'm sure they can't wait to get it. Lucky guys!

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  6. 4 Little Men and Girly TwinsMarch 30, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    AWESOME! I can not wait to do one... I'll have to ask you to be my mentor. :)

    britt

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  7. JennyMarch 30, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    That is so awesome.

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  8. Mocha Mama 24March 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    The book looks amazing!! You are very talented.

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  9. Nieman FamilyApril 1, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Cool, cool, cool. I'm so excited for mine...

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  10. Shanyn ZinkApril 1, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Hi, Mama Bear! Wow!!!! Joel and Jenny's book is sooooo amazing. Thank you thank you thank you for all your time and craft you put into each page! This will be a family heirloom no doubt!! Can't wait to get my hands on it too! :)
    Excited for Jen & Joel,
    "Aunt Shanyn" (the one getting married to my wonderful Tim on the first sneak page - "Happy Day O Happy Day" - that you posted for J&J)

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  11. JennyApril 9, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    We got the book in the mail a few days ago and I am still pouring over every page. It is perfect. Amazing. I can't wait to do year number two--I'll let you know when we're ready:) Jen

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