Saturday, February 28, 2009
Pssst...
www.scarletstitch.com has a few of their Elora Sash dresses back in stock! They are my favourites. The girls have no trouble getting them on themselves and they're so comfy and feminine. Go get one!
Seen here with a Claire Slip underneath.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Simple kind of beauty
Used a lump of K Lane's 'Sweetness' on this one. You can find it here: klanephotography.typepad.com/eyecandy/
I'm still getting the hang of this action stuff, but I really like Kristy's. They're super easy to use!
The clothing she's wearing is from my favourite online boutique: www.scarletstitch.com.
Little Liney
The entertainer of us all. She puts on quite a show whenever company comes. Dancing, singing, her best jumps. I need to curb it before she runs away to join the circus, but I have to get it on video first.
golden
www.scarletstitch.com is restocking their inventory (the law has been shelved for the time). I'll give you a heads up when they're rolling again.
This Elora Sash has to be my favourite of all of their designs. It's easy on and off and looks so sweet with their Claire slips. I haven't heard if the new gals will be continuing the slip line, but I sure hope so. They look beautiful with everything
Friday, February 13, 2009
Isn't this smashing?
My friend Ang makes the cutest aprons! Her website is still under construction, but you can see her stuff here: www.clearwaterhandcrafts.com . There are some beautiful necklaces there too!
Walnut 1 week
I was looking for a file and found a few folders I've never even looked through. Walter was only 11 days old here.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Dress...
she will remember. The twirly one. The ruffly one. The one that makes her feel oh-so-princessy in.
That one.
Thanks, Mom. :)
Cat Nap / Dog Nap
Teething really wipes a man out. Too bad it's only for 15 minutes at a time. I can't wait until regular naptimes resume.
That's Ann's beagle Daisy back there. Cute, but neurotic. She yelps and howls like somebody is sawing her leg off with a butterknife whenever anybody comes in the door. She is happy, you see. So very very happy. She wakes up my kids.
Often.
I love you Ann! Keep sleeping with one eye open, Daisy.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Room for 4
Josh (my husband) finished the bunkbeds a couple of weeks ago. There's a trundle underneath that we pull out for Addie. He made the whole thing with rough 2x4's. It took an age to sand everything. He did such a beautiful job. The kids love it!
Monday, February 02, 2009
My kids roll me
Emmy: "We couldn't just go get a Bible from the store. They probly don't just sell God's Word like that."
Me: "Actually, they do. Isn't that nice?"
Emmy: "Ya, it is. I'm not sure if it's worth much cents."
Me: "Well, did you know that God's Word is priceless? It's worth more than all of the money in the whole world!"
Emmy: "Oh dear."
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Emmy: "I know! Maybe you could talk to the cashier lady about it. You could tell her, "I need this Bible for my Sweetie for her birthday. Would you take this much cents for it?" Maybe that would work out!"
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My friend Rachel came to town on Saturday. We had a lovely visit and she's just as sweet and beautiful as ever. I was sharing with her something Joshy had told me and it reminded me that I hadn't typed it out here yet.
Joshy: "Mama, I have a great idea!"
Me: "What's that, Bud?"
Joshy: "You could make a machine that hooks onto the back of a tractor, maybe with a hitch or bar or something. It could be a machine that goes over the rows of grass that's cut down and it could suuuck up the piles and then roll them up inside and then have this thing in there that could tie the string around the hay and then shoot it out the back."
Me: *blink, blink* "Umm, Bud? You just described a bailer. I'll show you pictures of that."
I wish I knew how to weld. I think I've got an inventor on my hands.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Exquisite
My sister Tammy, one of the founders of ScarletStitch, has made the most delicious hooded cloak. I had grand visions of taking Emmy out to a nearby mountaintop to photograph it. Or a field full of spring flowers! Can you imagine? It's so beautiful.
Due to the impending law, this may be the only one she'll ever make. You can email her at okidokismokijo@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Two of Four
I'm hoping to get one of all 4 of them today. You will notice that Joshy is missing yet another tooth. I love this age! So comical.
Just a reminder, my favourite children's clothing www.scarletstitch.com is all on sale until February 10. I'm not sure what they have left because they've had a few glitches with their site, but you may want to drop them a line even if the item you're interested in says they're out of stock.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Welcome to our family, little fella!
I'm not sure if Dor would like me to post stats, so I'll just say that he's here, he's huge, and everybody is healthy and recovering peacefully. :)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Looking very my age (30 for the curious)
Lately I feel age creeping up on me. I know what "fine lines" are now by experience. Time is speeding up. Someday soon I'll look in the mirror and won't recognize myself anymore.
I'm a little afraid of it, but I don't want to get caught up trying to "youngify" myself. Youth fades. At the end of the day, the outward means absolutely nothing. Proverbs 31:30.
Also...why do I tilt my head so much? No wonder my neck is sore. :P
Friday, January 23, 2009
Solo
I usually throw him in with Joshy but he was off helping Daddy put the bunkbed together when it was bath time, so Walnut had the tub to himself. He lives for baths.
I'll add some new ones of the rest of the kiddos soon.
"Whatcha doin' up there, Mama?"
He looks very like his older brother in this one. Their eyes are similar.
crawling backward 7 months
Walnut has become a traveling man. His primary mode of transportation is rolling everywhere, but he's starting to get the hang of this crawling business...only backwards. :)
sooc - 1600 ISO monochrome
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Massive SALE!
50% or more off of everything at www.scarletstitch.com !
As many of you know, scarletstitch is a grass roots company, founded by two of my younger sisters and I've had the pleasure of being the photographer for their site since this fella (my eldest son) was three years old.
Due to an ill-advised law that takes effect February 10, 2009, and they must sell all inventory before that date. The new law, as it currently stands, states that all sales of products geared towards children 12 & younger must be tested for lead and certified. If it is not tested and certified, it is illegal to sell it. This testing is too costly for scarletstitch to pursue at this time. It's such a shame after all of the work that has gone into designing their clothing line.
Many companies and people are voicing their cries against this ridiculous law, hopefully it will result in its overturning. If, in the event that they cannot resume producing children's clothing, the new owners are considering other options such as clothing for teenagers or adults. Bookmark their site to stay posted.
Please visit the following link to make your voice heard - and tell your family and friends, too!
SAVE HANDMADE (http://coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/)
Friday, January 09, 2009
6 months
My crazy little Walnut is actually 7 months already, but I haven't had my camera out much since we moved from N.Y.
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sleep Essentials
Creamy fuzzy throw pillow from Auntie Jenni - check
Favourite nightie from Papa and MomMom - Check
One blanket. Only one because she's "tooo cold". No. Wait. She's tooo hot". - Check
Stuffed toy of the minute - check
Three has been fun with her. She's got such an active mind and she's so eager to learn everything and do things herself. She's become my helping girl and does everything from dishes, to folding laundry, to sweeping the floor or stairs. Lately, her favourite question is, " Mama, what can I do to help you?" Got to love her for her sweet, willing heart. :)
"Mama, please may I towl you someseen?"
Every night Emmy is the last one out. She's the thirsty one, the "Mama, my back is itchy" one, the "Mama, my button came undone again! Could you please do it up for me? I need you to do it up for me" one.
She drives me crazy.
In effort to enjoy my children more, I've begun giving each of them a few minutes right before bed to share whatever is on their minds. Last night, Emmy shared that she knew monsters aren't reeeallly real, but that she's still a tiny bit afraid of them...and jellyfish. And that she has a hard time not playing with the soap in the bathroom because it feels so gooey and bubbly. And that she reeeeeeeaaallly really thinks that mini chocolate bars would be a good treat for working hard at her letters, numbers, shapes, and reading. She's on lesson 11 in the 100 easy lessons book. This is big stuff.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Animated much?
My kids are all crazy expressive. They must get it from their Daddy. ;)
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Addie in her highchair: "Mama! I aw done my waffo. I STUCK!"
Emmy: "Don't worry, Mama, I know what to do. We haff to starb her until her tummy gets little again and then we can juss pop her out of dere!"
*Note to self* No more Winnie the Pooh without parental guidance.
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I smell a familiar and unwelcome reek as I enter the room where Addie is on the floor playing with baby dolls.
Me: "Phew! You are stinky!"
Addie: "Papa did it."
Me: "Papa's in Idaho. I'm pretty sure it was you, you little stinker."
Addie: "PAPA stinky! hehehe"
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
"Back to bed, Punk!"
Addie's been waking up verrrry cranky from her naps the last few days so I send her to the family room with a stack of books. She either falls back to sleep or forgets to be grumpy after a little while.
Lazy Afternoon
Yesterday we finished up school in the morning so we read a mountain of books together and chatted with Auntie Tammy on the phone all afternoon. Some days are crazy busy, it's so nice to have a relaxing afternoon.
Who could ask for anything more?
Thanks for the adorable hat, Ang! It doubles as a paci holder. Handy feature, that. :)
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Friday, November 07, 2008
Higher! Like a flyer!
One from a couple of weeks ago. I completely blew the focus and the lighting was no good, and yet...
How could I keep it to myself? Photographer vs. Mama.
Mama wins. :)
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
October...
left a lot of leaves on the lawn, but they sure were pretty while they lasted.
P.S. Dor, do you see Auntie Peggy in her face?
"I tate you picher, Mama. Weddy?!"
My Addie girl is talking up a storm now. She's always been vocal, but about two weeks ago, she began constructing actual sentences. She's so pleased to be able to communicate with words.
Normal
Me: "Can I just get one normal picture of you two?"
Them: "Ok!"
Nice.
sooc - I love the lighting on this porch. Wish I could use it more.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
In case you've ever wondered...
what boy-made machine gun sounds effects look like freeze-framed. ;)
Haha
Meet Copper (aka. world's most patient dog)
Our friends here in WI have a couple of wonderful old retrievers. My kids love them to bits.
5 months
My Mr. Chumpawumpkins.
Just popping in to let you all know that things are going well here in Wisconsin. I've been so swamped with getting settled in, homeschooling, and the day to day Mom/household stuff that I've hardly had my camera out and I'm waaaay behind with emails. If you've written, please bear with me!
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