Surprise - Another Post!!!

A princess

Just for Fun

First off - yes, I'm trying to post more. So if you have given up checking the blog you'll be surprised. You just never know if I'll post something new everyday, or make you wait a few weeks ;) Keeps it fun.
So, I was making the kids be my models the past few days, as I've been intent on practicing my focusing techniques. And it NEVER looks like the kids are having fun in pictures. Next time I will bribe them with candy!!! Does anyone feel like providing me with some different models? Like, say, this weekend at Tony & Alanna's?

The Pumpkin Patch

We visited the pumpkin patch last week. Joshua got a wasp sting right before we took these pictures. He came up to me and told me something was biting him, shook out his shirt and out dropped one wasp minus a stinger. I wasn't able to get the stinger out, so I asked Joshua if he wanted to go home. He really wanted to stay, so we just continued on with our visit. I checked on it a few minutes later and it was slightly swollen. By the time we got home, it was a little red, but not swollen at all. And he hasn't complained about it since. One more thing - these kids were laughing their heads off only moments before they had to sit on the pumpkins to get their pictures. (Ok except Josh, he had been half crying) Anyway the minute I pull out my camera, they get out their 1902 portrait faces - you know those old pictures where the subjects have to look solemn!

Just Before Hibernation

While walking along the Lake a couple weeks ago,

E, our own little animal conservationist,

spotted a garter snake. He caught it, but it got away,
so David sped the rescue and grabbed it.

Recent Fun

Publish Post

Todays Thoughts and Photos

Well, I haven't gotten my camera fixed, but for all who check the blog I thought I would at least post something.



Thanksgiving is fast approaching - too fast in fact. I love this part of year, when change comes, the air is crisper, the nights cooler, and we are reminded of all the reasons we have to be especially thankful.

I am very thankful for the people I love. I feel blessed to have met some quality people in my lifetime. People who have taken time to invest in me. People who have spurred me on in my personal growth, and my walk with my Savior. Deep thinkers who have made me question everything, and walk away with answers. People to laugh with and to cry with. A husband who is an encouragement to me and a dear and special friend who opens my eyes to the beauty and adventure of life. And the kids I hold for a very short time. They drive me crazy, test my patience in every possible way, but are a worthy cause to pour my life into. All the things I don't own or have don't really matter, because I feel as though I am truly rich just having had the privilege of knowing all these beautiful people.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!