Naps Are Boring

This is what his mama found when he woke up. I love him.

First Come First Serve

ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON. I will be scheduling mini photo sessions to take place in downtown Monroe, MI on a Friday morning at a reduced price. First come first serve (limited to four mini sessions). Be watching for the announcement on Facebook. CLICK HERE to see my Facebook page.

Happy

This makes me happy.  I love her face, her chiclet teeth, and her "pigtail" (The nub oh her head is being loosely translated as a pigtail.  Please forgive my liberties.  It's a momentous occasion.)  I have two nieces who just turned two.  This is one of them.  This photo is taken by her talented mommy who is my favorite sister in law.

Something New

I have a new baby boy in my life named Dexter. This is number 13 for me. 13 nieces and nephews that is....for sure not children! My youngest sister Eliza gave birth last week. Mama and baby are doing well.

Ambivalence

So last year at this time I was ambivalent regarding this series and the movie. I did however, catch the fever as I read all four books while traveling back and forth to California during the holiday season. Book 1 on the flight home for Thanksgiving. Book 2 on the way back from Thanksgiving. You get the idea. I was obsessed. Unfortunately I missed the screaming teenagers in the theaters due to my lack of interest. Not this time. I have my ticket and can't wait for Friday to arrive. Scary isn't it? If you care to weigh in.....Team Edward or Team Jacob?

She's Famous

My Aunt Lynne is famous. Just look at her standing next to Martha Stewart. I need to find out why she forgot to tell me I needed to come visit this week! Clearly an oversight!

Do Not Speak

About the outcome of this game, but it was fun making healthy choices to eat anyway. I am still trying to get over it and last Saturday did not help my cause. It's going to get better. It's going to get better. It's going to get better. At least this is what I tell myself at least 50 times a day...give or take a few. Try not to notice me fraternizing with the enemy. We all have shortcomings right?

My photography friend took some fun pictures of me in the spring. Just thought I'd share. It would be fun to do it again soon....after my reduction plan is well on its way of course! Click here to see a few.

Music

Love this song. Love Julie Moffitt who I found by listening to Pandora radio. Tried to add it to my playlist but it wasn't yet available. Click here for the lyrics.

I really love me some good nutritional information. It helps me make better choices. Click here for all things healthy.

It's Been a Long Day

Week. Month. And Year. I haven't posted in a very long time. I have had a busy few months and see no end in sight. I am trying to get everything done but needless to say it has been a challenge. It is getting more and more difficult to plan my work around my play with so much to do. And on top of everything else, I think I have lost that blogging feeling. I know.......you all want to say "ditto". Ever notice how one word says so much? I was reminded of this recently.

By the way....this is where I go to relax.

Come find me at my new place. I hope you like it. Click on the button to get there.

Hiatus

I might have been on a short break.  I know....it's been a long one.  But to make up for it I have two surprises.  Click here if enquiring minds need to know!

Nana's and Grandpa's Ocean

My nephew Mr. H calls this place Nana''s Ocean.  He liked it so much he kept telling his mother he wanted to go back to Nana's ocean.  Me too.  I had a wonderful holiday with my parents which included a visit to the beach.  They are so fun and I always look forward to going home for a visit.  There's no place like home.  Thanks so much Mom and Dad for making this holiday season so great.  Love you both so much. 

Yep...bare feet on the beach is just how we roll in December.  I need to go back now.  Mr. H...can you meet me there?

And here's Nana on our early morning walk.

Isn't She Lovely

When I look at this niece of mine....I see my sister, her twin, my baby sister Lou, and my only an very precious brother Spencer in her face.  It's the eyes.  Even though Miss C's eyes are blue.....her eyes make me feel as like I am looking at the faces of some of my siblings when they were growing up.  And the freckles too.  Oh how I love all their freckles. There is a picture of my mother and Aunt Lynne up in my grandmother's house in Idaho.  I think I will have to scan it in and post these together.  The resemblance is alarming and endearing all at the same time.  Lynne and Mom wouldn't you say so?  The picture in the library when you both are wearing similar dresses?   

And anyone who knows my family knows this little nephew is the spitten image of his mama. His luscious lips and his big, beautiful, blue eyes are a dead giveaway.  All my nieces and nephews own me.  I am not ashamed to say so.  I will be post images of them from time to time.  These are just a few I have looked at lately. 

Another Favorite

Perfect

More Cars

Forgot One

And I had to post it pronto.

Sisters Sisters I Have Four

Not only was I blessed with so many beauties as sisters....but look at what she made!!  She's really crafty at creating stunning children...with some help of course!  His luscious lips are just too much.  His sister was not having pictures this day.  She was tired and hungry both of which make for little patience with her aunt and a camera.  She will get more lens attention at Christmas time.