These are a few of my favorite things....

We decided it was about time to get some family pictures done (mainly because we have been married 14 years and don't have any!).  As I said in one of my previous posts I have no desire to go to a studio and have them done....must be something about having seven people crammed inside a little room, or trying to keep my sweet little munchkins clean while driving to the desired location (I have boys...they are dirt magnets....'nuff said.)   I was hoping I could find someone who would come to our house to take pictures because the kids are so much more relaxed in their own environment.  Besides, I am a huge fan of "unposed" pictures, and I would rather see my kids doing what they like to do.

Anyhoo, thru my sister-in-law (Auntie Theresa....thank you, and Auntie Theresa happens to be a very good photographer, too)we found a very talented lady.  If you know me personally and are looking for amazing pictures at a VERY reasonable price, email me.  She will come to you and spend as much time as necessary to capture your little cherubs doing what they do best.  She also takes senior pics, wedding pics (she did my nieces wedding, and seriously....I have never seen wedding pics as good as her pictures!), engagement pics, baby pics, family pics, etc.  Ok....I am starting to sound like an advertisement.  I'll stop now.

The above pics are just a few "samples" that she posted on my Facebook page.  I can not wait to see what else she has come up with.  I love that these pictures capture my kids doing what they love to do and what I would see them doing on any average day.  Miss M' w/her dog, J' with his chickens, A' roaming around the yard taking everything in and loving every minute of it, D' playing with tractors, and L' hanging out w/momma. . . . just a normal day at our house.....minus momma's track pants and t-shirt. :)

Our week in review.....

Craigers peeking over the side of the pool.

Sweet baby Brett.



Look at this adorable little Dutch girl! Happy 4 months!

Uncle Jerm riding Bunny.

My one and only zoo picture.

Wow! The summer continues to fly by, and this week was no exception. It was only when I downloaded my pictures this week that I realized how much we had actually fit into one weeks time! :) Tuesday, J', Sr. graciously took the day off so that we could take A' to her 6 month neurology appt. (just follow up....nothing new....she will go again in 3 months for another one, as well as another feeding study). We then headed off to the zoo since we were only a few miles away. The kids LOVED it! Unfortunately, my camera died immediately after taking one picture. :( Wednesday, our favorite 12 year old brother-in-law came over for a play date, and we had a great afternoon with him. Thursday, Miss M' had a few girls from school over for a sleepover (yes, I am THAT crazy!), and my dear friend and her darling boys came over to play, too. Friday, after dropping the "sleepover" girls off the kids and I headed off to the mall to do a little school shopping with Auntie Amanda and Dunk. We hit the "jackpot"....loves me to do some shoppin'. Saturday, J', Sr. was in the house for a bit and said, "why don't you go run errands by yourself?" Um....hello! OK! So, instead of doing them completely alone, I took my favorite shopping buddy (Miss M.....loves to shop!) and headed to Costco and a few other places. Uncle Kris was here from California for the weekend, too so G'ma O' put on a fabulous barbecue to celebrate the occasion. Thank you, G'ma O....YUMMO! And, finally.....sweet Princess L' turned 4 months on Saturday, too. Fhew.....no wonder I am tired! :)