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Here are some more pages from Will’s scrapbook.

Head over to Carrie’s for more craftiness.

The reason we went to the arboretum last week was to get some portraits of the kids.  Here’s what I got.

Here’s the only decent pic I got of Will.  That little hellion would not stand still for a second.

I finally ended up putting the kids in a tree so he wouldn’t have anywhere to go.  In every shot, one of the kids would either have their head turned away from the camera, or a crazy expression on their face, so I had to combine two shots to get the kids together.

Here are the originals.

This is my best shot of the day and my Best Shot Monday.  I L O V E this picture of Lauren.

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and a good Monday.

Yesterday, we went to the Morton Arboretum where they have a display of big bugs.  The kids loved them, but I thought it was too bad they didn’t make then sturdy enough to climb on, that would have been really cool.

I’ll post some more pics from our trip soon, but it’s a busy day today.  We’re getting packed up to go downstate for the holiday.  Hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend!!!!

Click here form more linear photographs.

Some of these pages I did quite a while ago, but never posted them, so I thought I could share some today.  The last page and the card were created within the last few weeks.

These two pages are together in the book, but are not really a two page spread.

Everyone says that Will looks just like Brian……

But that bottom shot is me……..  you decide.

I showed some similar cards last week, this just uses a different stamp set.  I put a nice message in it and used it for the wedding we went to Sat.

As always, click on an image to see a larger version.

Stop by Barely Controlled Chaos to see what Carrie’s been up to this week.

On Saturday, Brian, Lauren, and I went to the wedding of one of Brian’s co-workers.  Will stayed home with his Uncle Gene.

The wedding was very nice and the reception was fun.  Lauren was so excited about the whole thing, she barely set her feet on the ground the whole day.  As soon as we got to the reception, she made quick friends with the flower girls and began running around.

All around the wedding cake,
Lauren chased the flower girl,

Be careful, girls!

A few random shots before the festivities.

The little ring bearer was a bit shy for the camera, but I was able to get a couple of cute shots.

A kiss for Daddy.

The clinking glasses began before the first speech.  We were quickly informed that if we wanted to see the newly weds kiss, we’d have to hoola hoop for it.

The happy couple were shocked to see Brian keep the hoop up.

It was hard to keep Lauren away from the hoola hoops.  I was glad when they finally put them away.

Then the dancing began.

A song request.

The Boys.

Here are my two favorite shots from the night.  I couldn’t decide which I like more, so they’re both my Best Shot.   (Visit Melody’s this week for more BSM)

Ring Bearer

What’s a wedding without cake icing?

As a photographer, what I really want is the ability to get a decent picture of a group of young children.  I know, I know, that would require some kind of magic, but it’s still a dream I have.

(be sure to click on the pic above to see a larger version - their faces are priceless)

Don’t get me wrong, I have no notions of the “perfect” picture…  I’d just want one where all their eyes are open and there isn’t a silly/goofy expression on one of their faces.

Whatever… what you see is what you get, right?

Want to know my true hearts desire???  Click here.

Be sure to head over to Tracy’s for more Theme Thursday.

This morning(around 10:30),  I did all my dishes and washed my sink.  It’s 1:15 and it’s all filled up again.  Where do all these dishes come from?

More Wordless Wednesday

Here are a few cards I made awhile ago (as evidenced that some are Fathers Day cards.)

Feel free to click on any pic to see a larger version.

Want to see more craftiness?  Head over to Carrie’s.

Last week, my mom drove up for a few days while my dad was out of town.  We spent a couple of days working on the landscaping.

While I was pregnant with Will, I decided that I didn’t like the bushes in the front of the house and they had to come out.  Immediately.  The spot where the bushes grew stood empty for a year.  Then, I decided to outline the area with some landscaping brick.  The spot stood empty for another year.  Finally, it is a spot where live things grow.

See those Impatiens growing around the tree in the foreground of this photo?  They are my pride and joy this year.  I grew them from seed.  Aren’t they pretty?

Here is the pride of our new landscaping and my best shot (didn’t take a lot of photos this week - too busy working in the yard), a lovely “step stone” made by Lauren with the help of our neighbor, Misty.  Thanks, Misty!

Click here for more Best Shot Monday photos.