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I typically do not slow down enough to write or read for pleasure on a regular basis but one thing I do is capture life's moments through the lens of a camera. This isn't something I claim to be good at. In fact, photographer doesn't even come to mind when I think of who I am. What does come to mind is I'm the one with the camera journeying through life as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.
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Wednesday

8.31.11 - Unnecessary Roughness Begins

Ty needed a little boost to see over the fence
so he elected to sit on his baby sister.

Tuesday

8.30.11 - Pre-K Open House

An evening helping kids and parents get use what's ahead.  Jalen was 
not all that happy with the fact that a bus does not have seat belts!

Monday

8.29.11 - Crossing a New Bridge

Jalen's excited to meet new friends while Mom and 
Dad are a little nervous hoping that he has a 
good first day and wants to return.  Of course he had a 
great day and is excited to return tomorrow.  AMEN!

Saturday

8.27.11 - Getting Ready...

...for Annie's Bridal Shower!  
Thanks KT for the idea.

Friday

8.26.11 - Second Purchase...

...of PINK.  Yes, it is getting easier.  
So excited to decorate her room!

Thursday

8.25.11 - First Purchase...

...of PINK!  What a hard decision...hopefully it gets easier!

Tuesday

Monday

8.22.11 - Little Sis

We came home to Baby Girl O's first baby gift...
...thanks to the Terpstra Family!

Sunday

8.21.11 - It's a Girl

Shocked but super excited to learn we're going 
to have a baby girl!

Saturday

8.20.11 - Wagon Ride Home

It was a late night.  The boys were tucked into bed at the 
neighbors...when it was time to go home they cuddled up 
in the wagon and enjoyed their ride home.

Friday

8.19.11 - Tree Frog Find

The boys were excited to find this frog frozen on a tree...
luckily he was high enough that he remained clear
from of harms way (little boy love).

Thursday

8.18.11 - Adventure into the Woods

This was the first time they adventured into 
our woods...Tyler lead the charge.

Wednesday

8.17.11 - Tag Team

Wrestling in this house is almost a every day occurrence and 
snapping pictures of it never gets old.

Tuesday

8.16.11 - An Afternoon Of...

...outside play, day after day with the neighborhood boys 
Isn't that what summer is all about?

Monday

8.15.11 - Scooter Craze

The picture on the right represents the majority of 
Jalen's summer transportation and the picture on the left 
represents monkey see monkey do. 

Friday

8.12.11 - Night Out...

...with friends, in Lowell at Flat River Grill.

Thursday

8.11.11 - Best Find Ever

 I found these costumes at Goodwill at least a year ago and they continue to provide hours of fun!

Wednesday

8.10.11 - Spoiled...

...the rules are a little more flexible during football season. Look who found his way to my bed until Derk got home.

Tuesday

8.9.11 - Frienemies

They're friends and enemies all in the same day...although 
they didn't fight today.  What a surprise!

Monday

8.8.11 - ABC Mania

...now I know my ABCs, next time won't you sing with me.  FROG!

Sunday

8.7.11 - Happy 5th Birthday Jalen

After Jalen was done opening presents he was a little disappointed...
we asked him why and shared that he really wanted a house.  
I guess he had asked Grandma for a house for his birthday.  
As we dug a little further into what he meant we learned that 
he wanted his own house like Auntie A and Uncle Corey.  
Oh boy, we have to cool this boys expectations.
Some day child, when you finish college and
get a good paying job you can buy a house.  
Kids say the darndest things!

Saturday

8.6.11 - Call Us Crazy...

...stupid or diehards...nothing stands b/t use and 
our coast guard parade traditions.

Thursday

8.4.11 - Why Do You Have To Be SO CUTE!


He thought he was funny holding them in
his mouth sucking the juice out of them.

Wednesday

8.3.11 - Get Comfortable Why Don't You!

Lucy loves to perch herself on the weight bench so 
she can rest and see out the window.

Tuesday

8.2.11 - Sneaky

Caught, red handed!  He wouldn't eat a thing for dinner and later
found his way to left overs where he snuck a piece of garlic
bread only to eat the cheese off the top.

Monday

8.1.11 - Coast Guard Boats - Ahoy!

Derk took the boys to watch the Coast Guard boats come in.
Jalen's favorite boat was the police boat that he can see on any lake 
just about any day of the week...go figure.