January 10, 2012

my favorite face photo

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It was hard. But in the end, I chose this picture of Victoria, taken the very last day of 2011. Just days after she graduated from college. There are a whole slew of absolutely stunning photos entered in the I Heart Faces "Best Face Photo of 2011" challenge. Like this one. And this one. As the rules would have it, I can only choose from pictures that I have taken. Which is really quite limiting. But I do truly love this one. It'll be sitting on my nightstand soon. It's special to me because it captures my biggest baby at such a pivotal time in her … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: photography, Victoria
January 8, 2012

Sunday Snapshot: {the graduate}

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Can you believe it? I know I can't. My baby girl is now a college graduate. I mean, I can believe she graduated. I just can't believe she graduated, already. And, if you hadn't already guessed, I am so very, very proud of her. She's grown up so much in the last few years. Since she started college, she's had a few jobs. And a few roommates. And a few boyfriends. *Ahem* Through it all, she's managed to learn some very valuable lessons from the good. And the not-so-good. And blossom into a … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: celebrations, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria
December 31, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {my favorites of 2011}

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Here are my favorite photos of 2011. In chronological order. 1. Sophie Lu in her silks at Chinese New Year. 2. Vivienne loving the snow. 3. Asher, growing up. I thought he seemed big in this picture but man, has he grown since then. 4. Remembering - and missing - Esther. 5. Chris at his fini flight getting soaked. Much to his children's delight. 6. Father and daughter. And kite. 7. Me and my girls on our last trip to our favorite spot in New England. 8. Poppy and the Red Couch. 9. Zach at Starbucks. In China. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, Esther, Jude, photography, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Vivienne, Zach
December 31, 2011

*smile*

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Happy day. All my babies. In one place. My jammie-wearing, unbrushed-hair sportin' kiddos. And to this mama, this sight could not be any sweeter. Hoping y'all are surrounded by those you love this New Year's Eve! … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: big o' family, Victoria, Zach
December 3, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {trimming the tree}

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I don't usually get things done early. In fact, most times, I'm not even on time. But this year, trimming the tree came early. Early being a completely relative term. Victoria had to leave in the evening which meant we had a long afternoon to find a tree, bring it home and decorate like crazy. And that's exactly what we did. The option, waiting to decorate the tree and missing the chance to have all the kids there to participate, just paled in comparison. So the tree crew was dispensed. An unsuspecting tree was selected, … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Sunday Snapshot, Uncategorized, Victoria, Zach
December 1, 2011

a few of my favorite things

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I like a lot of things. But there are very few that I love. And, especially at this gift-buying time of year, I can't get enough of hearing what other folks love, too. In fact, I could be possibly referred to as a review freak... I am much more interested in others' reviews of an item than what the actual manufacturer has to say about it. So, what are your favorite things? Here are a few of mine. Actually, these are the only things that came to mind, which is either really sad or really wonderful. Seems that I am a woman of few loves. Either that, or … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: things I love, Victoria
November 27, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {Thanksgiving}

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It was our first Thanksgiving here, in our new place. And it was a good one. My sister, her husband and their four kiddos made the drive for the long weekend. Which made for a crew of 18 people. We adults were way outnumbered. The dinner turned out as well as I could have hoped. Especially considering we were cooking for a small army. Thankfully, nothing was undercooked - or worse. And we all rolled away from the dinner table with very full bellies. After dinner, we decided to head outside. And decided a few pictures were … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: family, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Zach
November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving

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Hope y'all had a blessed Thanksgiving. We did. So very much to be thankful for. More pictures coming shortly. As soon as I can put down the leftovers. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Victoria
November 22, 2011

almost here

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Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. - Elizabeth Stone Soon my heart will be whole again. My babies are almost here. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Victoria, Zach
October 3, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {the redo}

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Tori has been in her new apartment a few weeks. Long enough to get some good piles workin' in the corners. And for utter chaos to take over. After recovering from some horrifying flashbacks of my own college days, I rolled up my sleeves, told Poppy I loved her, and dug in. For the next 2,874 hours we organized. We laundered. We painted. And then we rested. And ate. And laughed. Partly because we always have fun together. And partly because, after all that hard work, we were certain that this was the best pizza. Ever. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Sunday Snapshot, Victoria