My word did we ever get a work-out line dancing Friday night! I think we learned 3 different line dances in an hour. Check out DIY Guy and Baby Girl dancing . . . After the hired instructor left…they asked Baby Girl to keep teaching so everyone could keep dancing! She had some very … Read More
Can I just say WOW?
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….
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
Shower invites
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”
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
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
Lulin
Late last night (as in Sunday), Nate and I were mellowing out (is that a correct term?) on the couch. He was watching silly YouTube videos, which we’d laugh at together, while I tried to read my photography book. Suddenly Nate remembered (or got a reminder) that Comet Lulin would be visible in the sky on … Read More
Our boy
Me: So, “middle child” of ours….is the middle a good place to be in our family? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Nate: I used to hate it, but have really learned to like being the middle child. It’s nice since I am not the guinea pig oldest child, and also not the last to do … Read More
Twenty and something
An interview with our baby girl. Our baby. The youngest of 3. A sophomore in college. Danae Joy Age 20 Me: Hi Baby Girl. You probably have more nicknames than anyone else in our family. How do you feel about being called “Baby Girl” and “DJ”? Baby Girl: I love it! I love having nicknames! … Read More
MOA & IKEA
That’s MOA as in “Mall Of America” or “MegaMall” Mission: Shop Who: Cheri, JoLynn, Danae & Katie Why: Because Katie had never been to MOA First a quick stop at IKEA – then on to the adventure and stores awaiting these girls at the Mall of America We found a duvet cover that Danae loves … Read More