ONE Photo: November

ONE Photo: November

11.01.2017

Some professional photographers and I have collaborated on a monthly project to shoot just one picture each month that speaks to our hearts.  I hopped on board because it sounded like something I could stay excited about and not become overwhelmed! 

It rained one night a couple of weeks ago.  As I sent Jed off on the bus that morning, I knew I needed to get out there with my camera.  I took a gaggle of photos of Levi splashing and playing in the puddles in his new rain boots, but it was the roses in the front yard that stole my creative heart.  There is something so clean and beautiful about water droplets clinging to the colors in nature.

Please click on over to Tara's blog post to see her ONE photo!  I'm looking forward to clicking through the blog circle myself.  There is so much talent in this group.  I just know there is going to be some show-stopping imagery.

CONTINUE THROUGH THE LOOP HERE

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Ghost at Stricker Station

Ghost at Stricker Station

10.29.2017

As October came in and Halloween loomed on the horizon, I became a bit obsessed with creating some ghost photos.  It seemed like the perfect opportunity to let my inner morbid side mesh with my need for a creative outlet through photography.  My friend Dani was on board with the idea of using her daughter, Piper, as a ghost model.  So one Sunday afternoon, we headed on over to the Old Stricker Station Homestead for a little photo shoot.  The home was built around the turn of the 20th century and is rumored to be haunted.  I've never experienced any paranormal activity there, but it sure was fun to play up those eery feelings with some Photoshop!  Piper made an awesome ghost.  I had so much fun creating these images.    

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The Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch

10.19.2017

A post full of obligatory pictures from our pumpkin patch adventure last night!

With three little kids, so many things remain undone around the house.  There always seems to be so many things to do and not enough time or energy to do them.  But leaving all that behind to make memories like these with my boys takes top priority on my to-do list.  I know I'll never regret it.  We all came home itchy and tired but our bellies and souls were full.

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Headless

Headless

10.17.2017

Ooops! It was a accident, Mom!"

Halloween is totally bringing out my morbid side. And it is so much fun! That said, I can't quit laughing at this picture cuz if it could happen in real life with these two, it probably would.

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September Snapshots

September Snapshots

9.30.2017

Sunday night, Monday night, Tuesday night... every night the boys ask their dad to play catch with them in the backyard.  It makes Bron beam with pride.  Levi keeps telling me matter of factly, "We're into sports now, Mom!"  I don't mind.  I'm liking this new view.   In fact, Jed scored his very first soccer goal yesterday. He was still stoked and talking about it this morning! So here's to many years of sitting on the sidelines watching and cheering on sports of all kinds!

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Driveway Bike Gang and Conrad's Trip to the Doctor

Driveway Bike Gang and Conrad's Trip to the Doctor

9.15.2017

^^Driveway bike gang--and Conrad trying to keep up in his walker.  At least it's on wheels too!^^

We spent our Thursday evening at the doctor's office with Conrad for a ruptured ear drum.  Poor baby!  I had no idea he was so sick.  I suppose that is easy to do though when your baby is smiley and active all the time.  Conrad had a very stuffy nose for nearly two weeks.  We had some rough nights and he has preferred nursing over eating solid food, but he never ran a fever or indicated that anything else was wrong.  Over the last few days, his cold finally let up.  He was even sleeping through the night again.  And then this.  Ouch!  Poor, poor, baby.  The kid has a high pain tolerance. 

When I went to change Conrad's diaper, I noticed a thick snotty goo draining from his right ear.  "Oh, no!  That can't be good!" I thought to myself.  I immediately phoned a friend and then the doctor's office who suggested he come in that night to be seen.  Bummer.  I guess Jed and Levi would have to miss their soccer games because Bron was out of town.  Our trip to town was a three ringed circus that included a trip to the pharmacy and ended with ice cream, but we managed to get through the evening fairly smoothly.  Thankfully, Conrad has some medicine and is feeling much better now.  I can tell.  I didn't think it was possible for him to be any more happy or busy!  His genuine smiles and laughs melt me.  I sure love that baby boy with all my heart.  Get better soon, Conrad!

^^Mess maker.  I just can't be mad about it.  I mean, look at how short he is standing on those sweet little toes!^^

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