More pictures from last night. Including a group photo that's not too shabby for a tripod in the middle of the field!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Fall 2011: Take One
We went out with the cousins last night and took each other's family pictures. For us it was a dress rehearsal for our professional shoot in a month. T's camera holds the family photos, but here are some candids that Buzz and I captured during the evening. Will post more photos when I get them.
Friday, September 2, 2011
How To Remove Vaseline From Your Child's Hair
1. Freak out because you find your child covered from head to toe in a thick layer of vaseline.
2. Bathe said child in an attempt to remove vaseline.
3. Realize that your child's hair is not still wet, it is a giant grease ball.
4. Use good ol' Google to find this solution:
5. Coat child's hair with olive oil (thank you, Costco, for the ample supply).
6. Massage into hair.
7. Add liquid dish soap to the mix.
(Isn't the black eye precious?)
8. Rub. I'd say lather, but it doesn't really. Play a little. It's unlike any texture you've ever felt.
9. Rinse. Watch the bath water fill immediately with petroleum clouds.
I'll have to repeat the process again tomorrow, but for now her hair is MUCH better.
I'm not so sure about the carpets, we'll have to see how those look in the morning when they've had a chance to dry a bit (substituted rubbing alcohol for the olive oil on those).
Sheesh. This kid...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sara
Almost two years ago I met a wonderful friend. There was something about her that I knew was special, even before I really knew much about her at all. As time passed we began to share our sorrows and our joys, our struggles and our triumphs. We discovered a mutual love for "yarning," as my Lena calls it, and spent many cozy evenings together with our crochet and knitting. She loves my children (and they her!) and I love hers. I know that I can always count on her and hope that she knows that I will be there for her in a heartbeat if ever she needs me.
My dear, dear friend is moving away in two short days. I will miss the nearness of her, the ability to drop in for a visit, the bright spot of seeing her at church every week, the warmth of her presence. I will not, however, miss her friendship. That is something that I will hold dear no matter the miles between us. I know that in Sara I have found a friend for life. God has knit our lives together and created a friendship as beautiful as any I've ever experienced.
I love you, Sara. I am proud of you for all that you have overcome and I'm excited for the changes that God is bringing about for your family. I will pray for you daily, knowing that God has great things in store for you and yours.
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Friday, August 19, 2011
First Day!
Our big-girl second grader started school on Wednesday.
She picked out her clothes on a recent shopping trip and seems to have embraced the concept of accessorizing:
Love this girl! I am really going to miss her around here.
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