7/13/2007
7/11/2007
Family Portrait
Every 10 years (well about 5 years now) we get our family picture done with my dad's side of the family. We have always taken these pictures at a Unitarian "compound" in KC. Don't worry - we are making no contribution to the Unitarian church (had to get that in there) - just going there strictly for the look. ;-).
It is so fun to see how large our family has become. So many little ones. Definitely makes it harder to get a good shot for the photographer. We couldn't get all the kids to smile and look at the camera at the same time. Thank God for photoshop that lets you crop and paste heads!
Our trip was very short. I had to shoot a reception (see below) so we weren't able to leave until Sat. morning and come back Sun. afternoon. We did get to go to the plaza and do a little shopping and eating which was a lot of fun. It's amazing how excited I get now about seeing real shops and restaurants! Living in a small town definitely makes you appreciate things more!
I will post more pictures later of KC soon -
It is so fun to see how large our family has become. So many little ones. Definitely makes it harder to get a good shot for the photographer. We couldn't get all the kids to smile and look at the camera at the same time. Thank God for photoshop that lets you crop and paste heads!
Our trip was very short. I had to shoot a reception (see below) so we weren't able to leave until Sat. morning and come back Sun. afternoon. We did get to go to the plaza and do a little shopping and eating which was a lot of fun. It's amazing how excited I get now about seeing real shops and restaurants! Living in a small town definitely makes you appreciate things more!
I will post more pictures later of KC soon -
Attempting
My cousin and his family are getting their picture taken. We are all standing there trying to get the kids to smile and look at the camera. Since I was not paying attention (trying to take my own pics) Ryder tried sneaking in the picture.
Ceremony
Below is a picture of a ring ceremony/reception that I took pictures at last week. I am in the process of editing them right now and will post more soon.
7/05/2007
7/03/2007
B'ville Flooding
Wow - this is crazy how much flooding there is here. Below are some pictures I took (before it got bad). I took these from the car w/ my little point and shoot. These were taken about 3 days ago. All the roads that I took these on are now under water. Luke is having staff mtg. at the local hospital today b/c the church is closed. I don't think there has been any flooding at the church, but it is located downtown and all the roads that lead into downtown are closed from what I have heard. I think the worst is over with. Weather forecast doesn't call for much more rain. Hopefully it will dry out and I won't have to keep building my ark. It has kinda made me think more about getting swim lessons for Ryder and Olivia!
6/25/2007
Can't keep up!
Lane just got back from a week in Austin. He had an entire year's worth of entertainment wrapped up into 1 week. This is what he did w/ his Mimi:
4 wheeling
Zip lining
Jet skiing
Swimming (a few times)
Gattitown
Valente Beach
Bob Bullock museum
Imax movie
Bowling
Played pool
Shopped (got me a cute shirt!)
Played golf with his Papa
Went to Houston, TX to a bday party
Slip-n-slide
Went to Tyler, TX
Saw 2 movies and
Golfed some more.
I am surprised that Mimi is still alive after doing all that.
4 wheeling
Zip lining
Jet skiing
Swimming (a few times)
Gattitown
Valente Beach
Bob Bullock museum
Imax movie
Bowling
Played pool
Shopped (got me a cute shirt!)
Played golf with his Papa
Went to Houston, TX to a bday party
Slip-n-slide
Went to Tyler, TX
Saw 2 movies and
Golfed some more.
I am surprised that Mimi is still alive after doing all that.
6/21/2007
6/16/2007
Kiddie Park....check!
We finally went and checked out Kiddie Park in Bartlesville this week. I LOVE KIDDIE PARK!!! I wish we had something like it in our town when I was little. We took Cam's friend, Nathan who is visiting from Texas. They are border line too old for it - but they are too immature to care. We have heard all about Kiddie Park since we started thinking about moving to B'ville. It is the place for little ones to go - mainly becuase it is so cheap! There is no entrance fee and the rides are 1-2 tickets each. A ticket is 25 cents! Also- we bought a large popcorn. large drink, 2 ice cream cones and a snow cone for $3.25!!!!! Wow! Pretty amazing huh? The whole time we were there I felt like I was in a movie or novel. It is SO small town feeling. Definitely not what I have ever experienced before. I can't wait to go back and take Olivia!!!
6/13/2007
Family Reunions
I just checked out Mark's blog (worship pastor at FBCH) and he has a post about his family reunion.
I have to say that I am so envious of those who have family reunions. I have told Luke that when we get older and our kids are grown and married w/ kids that I envision our huge family at the park (or better yet, the beach) catching up on life w/ one another. Also, there are a ton of kids running around playing. My prayer is that everyone in our family is speaking to one another ;-) (which has not always been the case in both Luke and I's family) and that all of us have relationships w/ God AND no divorce.
This is what one of Mark's relatives wrote on his blog which I thought was great:
5 Lessons/Reminders from Family Reunions:1. We are different....different interests and different passions, but we have a common thread....WE ARE FAMILY.
2. Life is short and family is vitally important. Carve out more time in the year to all get together.
3. There is a window of time with kids....make the most of it...because they grow up.
4. God has placed us in the families that we are in for a reason....enjoy it....don't take it for granted.
5. Leaving a spiritual legacy and heritage is crucial. As I looked around at the 45 or so of us....I couldn't help but think of the spiritual seeds that were sown years ago into this family.
I have to say that I am so envious of those who have family reunions. I have told Luke that when we get older and our kids are grown and married w/ kids that I envision our huge family at the park (or better yet, the beach) catching up on life w/ one another. Also, there are a ton of kids running around playing. My prayer is that everyone in our family is speaking to one another ;-) (which has not always been the case in both Luke and I's family) and that all of us have relationships w/ God AND no divorce.
This is what one of Mark's relatives wrote on his blog which I thought was great:
5 Lessons/Reminders from Family Reunions:1. We are different....different interests and different passions, but we have a common thread....WE ARE FAMILY.
2. Life is short and family is vitally important. Carve out more time in the year to all get together.
3. There is a window of time with kids....make the most of it...because they grow up.
4. God has placed us in the families that we are in for a reason....enjoy it....don't take it for granted.
5. Leaving a spiritual legacy and heritage is crucial. As I looked around at the 45 or so of us....I couldn't help but think of the spiritual seeds that were sown years ago into this family.
6/11/2007
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