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Sunday Snapshot: {enter the s’more}

We’ve recently found a new excuse to consume additional amounts of sugar.

And, at the same time, enjoy the heck out of our kiddos.

Enter the s’more. A long time friend only recently introduced to our youngest family members.

Our set up is nothin’ fancy.

Just a little fire on the back porch.

Some skewers and marshmallows.

And lots and lots of gooey smiles.

All the kids really enjoy “s’mores night” because it’s always a good time… hanging out, laughing, talking about silly stuff.

Oh, and eating s’mores.

The grown ups get in on the marshmallow-roasting action, too.

Because some of us like our marshmallows roasted just so. Ahem.

Occasionally, the mosquitos get bad and we have to bring the party inside.

But that doesn’t dampen our fun.

Or, unfortunately, remove the marshmallow from our fingers.

And chins.

YUM.

P.S. This was the first time I’d used my camera on it’s highest ISO setting (6400) and ewww… it got pretty noisy. But, despite the grain, I liked these pictures.

P.P.S. Anyone know how to avoid the weird displaced flame phenomena when taking pictures near an open flame?

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I really loved last weeks Snapshots! And although it took me until this morning to visit all the links, because it was a ridiculously crazy week, I did get to read each post… thanks for joining in on Sundays, I do love learning more about y’all and the things you love πŸ™‚

My favorite Snapshot from last week was Kelly’s from The Raudenbush Family. Kelly, a fellow mom and clearly a fellow all-things-sweet lover, shared about her special “dates” with each of her children. What?!? Ice cream? Donuts? P. F. Changs?!? I wanna be a kid in that clan!

Ni Hao Y'all

To participate in Sunday Snapshot this week, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your Snapshot post where you’d like the button to be displayed. Once you hit ‘publish’ it should show up just fine πŸ™‚

Then add your link below. And don’t worry if your number doesn’t show up. For some reason, sometimes you can’t see your own number. But it is there.

Happy Sunday, y’all!

P.S. New to Sunday Snapshot? Click here to learn more.


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08.29.10 · family, Sunday Snapshot 20

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  1. Tina Michelle says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Smore's are the funnest! I love all the ooey gooey mess. We are going to have to break out our fire pit and smore's this fall and enjoy the brisk air and maybe snap a few pics! Love em! Thanks for sharing. You posted it at just the right time for me to get mine linked!

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  2. jessica ann says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    LOVE the smores pic! The grain makes it completely unique and perfect!!

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  3. Lori says

    August 29, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    The grain gives a rustic, outdoorsy feel. It's good.

    Smore's are definitely a staple snack around our fire ring. They're a delicious classic.

    And now I'm hungry.

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  4. Donna says

    August 29, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Hi! Love your s'mores series of pics! Thank you for sharing πŸ™‚
    I have joined in the Sunday Snapshot fun today for the first time(ourgreenbamboo.blogspot.com); but I have been visiting your blog for a long time. Your crew always makes us smile!!!
    Thank you!
    Donna L.

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  5. Donna says

    August 29, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Smores are HUGE in our house – we have even had some so desperate as to put the marshmallows in the microwave. You can imagine how well that went!!!

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  6. Sara says

    August 29, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    What wonderful pics and I love your topic of Sunday snapshots. I have been posting photos on Saturday and would love to have you stop by ….

    http://www.justsarahdawn.blogspot.com

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  7. Alyson and Ford says

    August 29, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Never "done" s'mores; thought it took a campfire! You made it look so easy…. will need to try soon(once the heat lessens here!). Loved joining in and seeing your family. You are blessed!

    Alyzabeth's Mommy

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  8. Sharon says

    August 29, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    We LOVE smores here!!! Our tradition is to have a fire every Friday night, when there is not snow on the ground. I am terribly sick of hotdogs, but I have never gotten sick of the smores! πŸ™‚

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  9. Sara says

    August 29, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for stopping by. I didn't know if I should post your link because I posted on Saturday instead of Sunday. Would you still like me to post it even if I post our pics on Saturday?

    Happy day,
    Sara

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  10. Stefanie says

    August 29, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Sure, Sara! You can certainly post on Saturday and add your link on Sunday (I post on Saturday nights sometimes myself ;))… so just go ahead and add the Sunday Snapshot button to your Saturday post, and link up on Sunday!
    πŸ™‚

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  11. Nancy says

    August 29, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    I've really been into grain these days. There's something tactile about the look of it, something yummy. And in LR3 you can add your own if you don't have enough.
    Now I'm gonna have to make s'mores!
    Thx for sharing, Stefanie!
    Nancy-of the crazy 8s.

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  12. Jenilee says

    August 29, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    the smores look sooo yummy! great summer pictures πŸ™‚

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  13. Annie says

    August 30, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    Yum is right!! We do smores in our backyard every Christmas Eve because yes, it is still warm enough to do that!! UGH! We love it though and you are so right Stefanie, it is a great way to enjoy the kids and satisfy a sweet tooth!! Hehe! Love the pics and I have no clue about the photo thingy – wish I did:)

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  14. 3 Peanuts says

    August 30, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    Looks like a lot of fun…I think we need a tiny lil firepit:)

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  15. Daisy Dreams says

    August 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Yummm!!! We all love s'mores; so much so that even though I never have bought pop tarts, we saw "s'mores pop tarts" at the store this weekend and just had to buy some! Although they are good…..there's nothing like "real" s'mores!!

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  16. Aus says

    August 30, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Finally you asked a question I think I know the answer too – but first – the pics are – as always – awesome! I thought that you 'added' the grain on purpose – or maybe I'm just used to looking at low / limited light work!

    the displaced 'flames' – you probably have a UV filter on your lens (a good idea – protects the lens itself from damage and a cheap investment). The light source is reflecting off the convex surface of the lens itself and striking the flat surface of the filter where it is reflected back into the lens and hence on the exposure. A combination of low light and soft (or dynamic) light sources is required to make that happen. It's typcially the 'ghost' you see in all those scary pictures on tv and the web. But it makes for some really great effects!

    HTH – aus

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  17. Stefanie says

    August 30, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Wow, Aus… is there anything you DON'T know?!? That totally makes sense and of course, I'd have NEVER thought of it! So I should just take the filter off for these occasions??

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  18. Monica says

    August 30, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Love the s'mores at our house, too! We usually start with wiener roast first and follow with s'mores. They're fun with coconut covered marshmallows, too.
    Blessings,
    Monica

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  19. Chris says

    August 31, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    S'mores are so yummy….but truth be known…it's the chocolate that takes our breath away!!! πŸ™‚

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  20. Kristi says

    August 31, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    It's those simple summer nights that we remember, isn't it?

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