Shoot Me!: 13

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Last Thursday was my birthday so I figured it would be appropriate to post a photo taken of me with the one who birthed my tail...and my Dad too.  He may have had something to do with the whole situation. ;)  I'm a lucky, lucky girl to have these two as my parents!  I love you Mom and Dad!

"Hard Worms"

My conversation with Jacob this afternoon.
J: in reference to some leftovers "Momma, you can give that food to Murphy.  He likes dog food, but sometimes he needs people food.  He has hard worms."
Me: "oh, really, how do you know?"
J:  "Cause that's what Daddy said.  But Momma, you and Weeah have soft worms."

So - there you have it.  The dog has "hard worms" and the Mom and sister have "soft worms".

Photography Blog

I am FINALLY getting my photography blog up.  I'm not any where near finished getting it set up yet, but I've gotten it started.  I decided if I publicly announced it's coming then I just may be more inclined to  get it up to date.  For the time being you will only see photos of my kids, however, as I get permission I'll add my other clients.  These are photos you've already seen - I'm starting with my January of 2010 shoots.    Feel free to become a follower - on my photography blog and this one.  Note I did add the follower button back to this one.  Thanks to all of you who have supported me in my photography endeavour thus far.  I look forward to taking my business to greater heights.  I've got a senior session and a wedding booked for later this summer - I'm excited about stepping up the pace!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Yes, yes, today is my birthday!!  I'm like a kid turning 10 again, I STILL get excited over my birthday!  Except I'm 34 now.  Thirty-four is like a non-age age to me.  There's nothing significant about the number, it's just there.  But...I'm SO thankful that I get the privilege to turn that non-age age.  That means I'm still here, living, breathing, being loved by so many people.  And loving so many people.  David took me out to brunch today - can't take me out tonight.  That's ok though, there's a party tonight at a freind of mine's house.  ;)  I mean, a girl only turns 34 once, right?  So...I'll leave with a couple pictures from our time at "The Egg & I" - as I scramble around getting kids ready and out the door - I'm late, I'm late, for my own party!!  eeek!

Birthday Parties

Nope, not a type-o.  Jacob got to have 3 birthday parties this year.  To clarify - they didn't all include presents - but they did all include candles and song - so they all count!!  And when you're 4 years old it's quite all right to have three parties.  When you're 34 years old it's OK to have three parties too.  (Just less likely to happen.) 

The first party with our cousins D & C and their son A.  A and Jacob have become quite good friends - neither have a "real" brother, so they just kind of  fill that place for each other.  Unfortunately, we don't live close to them so we don't get to see them as often as we would like.  But we enjoy every minute with them when we do get together.

Aren't these 2 boys cuties!!

Tuesday night Jacob got to have his friend Justin spend the night with him.  His first time to have a friend stay overnight with him.  The boys had a ball!  They decided they wanted their faces painted and I was elected "official painter".  When it comes to painting/drawing I'm not much better than the 4 year olds.  But they didn't care - they just thought they were some kind of cool with paint on their faces!

Jacob's actual birthday was on Wednesday so we had cake and ice cream after our Bible study.  THE Kristen (that would NOT be me) made a special tiger cake for Jacob.  She's cool like that.  She made his beach ball cake last year.  She's cool like that.  She's moving later this month.  She's NOT cool like that!

Third party - with Papa, Nana, Trace, Trevin, Scooter, & Aunt Lesha

What's a birthday without grandparents/cousins??  According to Papa (my Dad) his grand kids haven't REALLY had a birthday until they've had cake with him.  The grand kids don't argue.

More pictures coming later from the weekend.  (Aren't you just sooo glad!)

Only time will tell, what does four have in store? 

(yes, I made that up myself; yes, you can roll your eyes if you wish but I thought it was pretty clever)

fly on over

...to THIS blog.  It's my friend Rae's space to cluck about what ever is on her mind.  And she's got a crazy mind so it'll be quite entertaining!  Between her crazy thoughts, adorable kids (note - Pip and Lia are officially bethrothed so don't any of you other mothers be getting any crazy ideas), and artistic talents, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy!

Federation of Freestyle Bullfigthters - Taylor, TX

This past weekend we attended the second FFB bullfight in Taylor.  The show was even more exciting this time - the bulls seemed to be a bit more "aggravated". ;)  We had a great time!

Before the show, the kids got their faces painted by Ross Hill, one of the bullfighters.  I had to clue who he was, I just walked up to a group of the fighters who were standing around talking and asked if any of them would mind painting a few kids faces.  Ross was the first to volunteer.  Very nice guy.  Turns out, he's pretty much a who's who in the bullfighting world.  He gave them all his custom paint job just like he does on his own face. ;)  All the kids got their faces painted, but the photos of him painting the boys faces are on Aunt Lesha's camera.

My Dad and My Brad

Ross came back to take pictures with the kids after his turn in the arena.

A little bullfighting action

Lia hung out with Papa for most of the show, while Jacob hung out with his cousin Adam.  Isn't Adam a cute little cowboy!

Happy 4th B-day Jacob!

Four years ago today I became a Mother.  My heart has not been the same since.  It beats stronger, deeper, more in love than it ever knew possible.  This little boy changed my life forever.  I love you Jacob!

This Boy...

means more to me than he'll ever know. He is my heart.  His tender spirit can stop me in my tracks.  He is a clone of his Dad in every way.  One day he will grow up to be a wonderful man.  I count it such a privilege to get to be his Mom.  Little boy, you'll never know how much I love you!

This Girl...

means more to me than she'll ever know.  She is my soul.  I used to hear people say that and wonder what on earth they meant; now I know.  There's no way to explain it.  I see so much of myself in her.  She doesn't look like me in appearance (except her hair), but in her inner being she is me made over.  I never cease to be amazed.  Baby girl, you have no idea what place you fill in my heart.

7th Anniversary

April 19, 2003

Thank you David for being the one who makes my soul blossom.  I love you.

Shoot Me!: 12

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Anyone surprised this weeks' photo features strawberries?!

How to Eat a Strawberry...

...like a lady...

1.  pick the largest, juiciest berry you can find

2.  open REALLY wide

3.  try stuffing the entire thing in your mouth

4.  if at first you don't succeed, try again

5.  and try again

6.  until you fianlly get it all squished in there

7.  look at all the juice running out of your mouth and down your hands

8.  decide it's the best thing you've ever had

"Who you lookin' at Willis?"

And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how to eat a strawberry with finesse.

Shoot Me!: 11

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Easter 2010