December 25, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {Christmas in pictures}

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*********************************************************** If you're ready to link up this week with your Sunday (or Monday or Tuesday) Snapshot, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your post where you'd like the button to be displayed. Because it's Christmas, and lots of y'all are probably otherwise occupied, I'm going to leave the link open until Tuesday night. When you hit 'publish' it should show up just fine. Then add your link below. Wondering what the heck Sunday Snapshot is? Visit here for the … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, celebrations, d-bomb, Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne
December 18, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {D-bomb}

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Dalton is 10 now. Double digits. And as ornery as ever. He loves school. And was just asked to join the 'gifted and talented' class. He's a fantastic big brother. Unless he's in a mood. And then he's not. But his siblings are crazy for him in any mood. He continues to be nutty for football. And basketball. And just about anything that includes a ball of some sort. He's ridiculously competitive. Loves to win. And hates to lose. Looks just like his daddy. And he's okay with that. Acts a lot like his … [Read more...]

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November 14, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {the boys}

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It happens most Sundays around here. Rain or shine. Indoors or out. Like it or not. Football. Chris is pretty much a football fanatic. And it seems to be catching. At least within the male population in this house. And even though most of our players probably aren't going to be first-round draft picks, it really doesn't matter. Because the best part is getting out there. Playing your best. And just having fun together. And even to a non-football lover like myself, it's pretty clear how much … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, d-bomb, Jude, Shepherd, Sunday Snapshot
October 23, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {the neighbors}

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I've shared a few reasons why we love living here. One more reason? Our neighbors. They are a retired couple with huge hearts. Kathy, the wife, is a life-long horse lover. And the husband, Jack, loves to make his wife happy. The combination makes for some pretty amazing folks to having living just on the other side of your pasture. They've got a beautiful place, over 10 acres, with a custom built barn fully outfitted for their three equines. Just a smidge bigger than ours. She offered to let us use her little 12 hand Welsh pony, Elliott, for … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: d-bomb, friends, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot
August 25, 2011

first day of school

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Mission accomplished. Just 179 more mornings to go. Everyone was riding high on adrenaline this morning, so really things went much better than I had anticipated. That, and the fact that I had followed y'alls advice. And had done pretty much everything - besides put the kids on the bus - last night. It was pretty stinkin' dark this morning, though. Sitting at the breakfast table and glancing outside, Sophie asked if it was still night. And Isabelle said, "Mommy, I see the moon! It feels like night-night time!" Oh yes it does, … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, d-bomb, Isabelle, Sophie
June 22, 2011

black and white and the red sox

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Y'all know we are moving soon. Which means it's time to do all the things we've wanted to do, but haven't. Yet. So Chris jumped online the other night and bought some nosebleed seats at the Red Sox game. And the boys could. not. wait. In the 7th inning, they were able to move down to the 3rd base line. And in the 9th, they moved behind the Red Sox dugout. They didn't get any autographs. Or catch any foul balls. But you can bet, they'll never forget their first Red Sox game with their dad. For more black and white … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, d-bomb, photography
June 19, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {flashback}

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Y'all are gonna have to bear with me. If you were around in the fall, you might remember that I posted pictures of my kids on their first day of school. And I apologize in advance. But the mama in me has to go there again. Because Friday marked the last day of the school year. Just look at tiny little Jude. On his first day of pre-K. And now... He's huge. Okay, well.. he is bigger. And my little-big man relished every bit of his first year of school. Especially his beloved teacher, Mrs. Rider. To whom he carried … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, d-bomb, Isabelle, Jude, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot
April 27, 2011

brothers in black and white.

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I took these late the other night. It was one of those nights, you know the kind... when you stay up way too late, playing way too many rounds of Apples to Apples, and eating way too much leftover chocolate pie. And you get really silly. Hmmm, you don't? Well, you should try it some time. Good stuff. The boys proceeded to get really silly, as you can see. I'm sure, later in life, they'll be so happy I took these pictures to capture the moment. Or not. Seriously, all I had to do was pull out the camera (and feed them lots and lots of … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, d-bomb, Zach
March 28, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {D-bomb}

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After focusing on Asher for my Sunday Snapshot a few weeks ago, I figured it would be Dalton's turn next. Descending chronological order, right?So today, it's all about the D-bomb.Thankfully, he was in a pretty jovial mood today and agreed to come along on my errands, knowing a stop for some picture taking would be included.I was relieved.Because some days? Dalton is moody. Believe it or not.And when he's in a bad mood, he is one tough nugget to crack.But when his mood is good? He's great.Silly, goofy and just plain fun.And occasionally resembles Dr. Evil.Dalton is … [Read more...]

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March 22, 2011

welcome, spring?

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I followed the kids out to the bus again this morning. Camera in hand.I wanted to capture Dalton, on his way to school, as Teddy Roosevelt.The assignment, due today, was to do a biography. Dalton chose Teddy Roosevelt. And the second part of that assignment? Was to dress the part of the subject.I know.The resemblance is positively uncanny.Honestly, this is about the best it gets when you tell your mom at 7:15 on the morning it is due, that dressing the part is, indeed, part of the assignment. But, even more intriguing than my son's resemblance to TR (and the fact that … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: d-bomb