Line Dancing!

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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?

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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

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

Lulin

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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

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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

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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

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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