I ♥ Faces

A photography challenge I couldn't pass up at I ♥ Faces this week. I did in fact give birth to a professional pouter. And I have many pictures to prove it. My cousin thinks that she's just misunderstood.

Fifty Years

Looking at the person sitting next to you, fifty years may seem like a long time, but looking back on fifty years, it has flown by in the blink of an eye...my father in law said something along these lines as he toasted fifty years of marriage and fifty years of memories and fifty years of family and friends, which the latter he insisted are the two most important things in life. George and Sonie have had a blessed and extremely fulfilling life and have always provided for us and continue to provide for us a shining example of commitment.

This past weekend we were a part of a celebration of the past fifty years and wow, what a celebration it was. It was so neat to look around and see George's childhood buddy, friends from the various locales that George and Sonie have lived in and the entire family in the same room. The little people had so much fun we stayed until the very last song, I'm fairly sure that they danced to every single song that evening, and there were many. George (little guy) even cried at the end of the night because the band was finished, tears from being tired or tears from wanting to keep dancing, probably a bit of both! Who knew that these little people possessed the ability to shake their tushes that way, particularly George?!?!? We changed them into their pajamas as we got into the car and they were fast asleep before we even hit the interstate.

What a lovely, albeit exhausting weekend! And it certainly did fly by a bit too fast...

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It's Official

I registered for the 1/2 Marathon...I completed a full back in 1999, I think the 1/2 is right up my alley! And Jake's doing the Kids' Marathon (completing 25.2 miles on his own by April 23rd, or with my assistance), he'll run a modified mile ending at LP Field on the Friday before the marathon.

Where has the week gone?

It's been a long week, I'm glad to have some big projects behind me, well mostly behind me. We did get to the park earlier in the week, while the weather was still warm. The kids were like different little people after having so much fresh air. We met a little guy who has been battling leukemia, thankfully he's in remission, but it's such a reminder that there are bigger problems out there than whether or not my house is picked up. I'm thankful for my little people that's for sure, even though first born daughter did cause quite the scene at the park with her inability to share her lollipop. Look closely and you will see said lolli...

I ♥ Faces, Week 9

I skipped last week, I just got so busy. This week's theme over at I ♥ Faces is "Creative Crop."





Ella Kate at two and a half, where does the time go?

Pretty Painting

I made this for Gracie and turned it into a bow hanger...since she has so many now.

I love Tuesdays!

On Tuesdays, Jake brings home his schoolwork from the previous week. I love seeing his work and having a glimpse into his little mind. The wheels are definitely turning.


Translation:
The Brave Little Bunny
Someone left the door to the cage open. Millie escaped from the cage. Millie went on the other side. Millie found another bunny.


Translation:
1. Is it night?
2. He is giving.
3. I like Matthew M.
4. I am old.
5. Ross said play.
6. He has a suit case.
7. My sister is pretty.