Billboard Action?

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Can you believe it?  Our girl is already on a storefront poster! and wait….is that our boy on a mall poster? and is that our baby girl on a huge billboard? And DIY guy’s photos at an art show? and DIY Guy and me in an Armani advertisement? or…. are these just some of the … Read More

Video of the day

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Enlarge to full-screen, there are subtitles.  Makes you think doesn’t it?

Can I just say WOW?

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Our wild one got a new look recently . . . When she sent me these photos taken Friday (March 6) today, I could hardly believe how grown up (and beautiful) she looks. I couldn’t resist playing around with some editing  . . . Note: these photos were taken with her point and shoot camera! … Read More

Our little guy….

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This little guy is so stink’n cute I have to savor every moment with him…and I find it very hard not to photograph him.  I suppose it is natural to gravitate to the youngest ones — especially when they are the youngest of 13 cousins. According to his momma…he loves to wear his goggles! He … Read More

Borrowed images

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The other day I borrowed Danae and Nate’s camera memory cards to lift some photos from our ski weekend.  Of course there were many other photos on their camera’s too.  Looking at your kids’ photos is a good way to peek into their lives now and then….especially when you miss the control you had when … Read More

Page One

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Scrapbook Page Ski Weekend, February 28 Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin Kale (4yrs) & Nate (21.5 years) Ski buddies Kale (4 yrs) and Jersti (6 yrs) These two went beyond the Bunny Hill and beyond the Cottontail Hill to the Green Hill! Celebrating Aunt Cheri’s 50th Birthday I love that the kids are all standing around me! … Read More

Did she?

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Did I really ski for the first time at 50? Does having all the gear on prove it? How ’bout riding the ski lift? Talking about falling? Lunch in the chalet? What about this?  Well, I did it…..another item I can check off my list of 100 lifetime goals and dreams…. I had lots of … Read More

Shower invites

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For the last several days I’ve been working on bridal shower invitations. Cara is giving her roommate, Jessica, a bridal shower since there aren’t many good options in stores for invites, especially if you are going with  a lemon-lime-citrus themed shower. Of course the little “stickers” aren’t on the actual invitations — those are a … Read More

A “Catch”

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He can sew buttons, change diapers, feed babies, make delicious homemade fudge, chocolate chip cookies & brownies (from a box). ….and he could be your child’s teacher elementary school teacher some day!  As they used to say, back in the day….”he’s a catch” ! Sorry Nate, hope you don’t mind this blog post……don’t be hate’n! … Read More

Remember Middle School

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Awkward.  Remember middle school?   Or maybe you are trying to forget it, like me. I can’t speak much for guys, but for girls middle school is a time of making new friends, losing friends, being left out —- trying to fit in, tears, laughter, sleepovers, and not getting invited. Recently, through the wonderful re-connecting … Read More