Sunday, February 19, 2017

Over the Winter


Well, hello there, sweet puppy!






Maebelle took this one:






She's getting pretty good!









This is the night of Maebelle's birthday. 






11, people. Can you believe that? 11?!?






She got a new phone, which was much needed. And she was SUPER excited about it!






Oh...my...









The light in winter is so much more fun than summer...






So sparkly.






These were taken back in December.






At the Wetlands. Do you use the Wetlands? 






We love them! Definitely get lots of exercise and much needed fresh air out there. Helps relieve the stresses of life.






Up next is New Year's Eve at the Anderson's. Chocolate fondu. Yum!!!






And check out this beauty my sweet, sweet husband found for me. It's amethyst dipped in copper. So LOVELY!






Not the best light for it or for spoons below, but it is what it is. And it was a wonderful night!






Orion's birthday evening is next. He loved the card Zac chose for him.






And apparently Zac was pleased that he liked it. : )






Two digits! Both kids!

Time is going so quickly. This (and other recent happenings) are a reminder that I (we, really) need to enjoy and get the most out of every moment. EVERY moment!






Maebelle received these cute little Paperwhites for her birthday from my mom.

I love that my mom has enjoyed giving us flowers and plants to me for the last 10-15 years, but for Maebelle, just the last couple of years. I hope it continues!






The Amaryllis she gave me for Christmas is blooming now and it's a real treat. Bright red blooms with a white stripe. I should take some pictures of it!






Lastly, look how tall this puppy is. It's unbelievable! He's significantly taller than Maebelle!

So funny to see him all stretched out like this. : )






Peace

Pumpkin Patch!






Oh my, she is growing up so quickly! I love every new stage she enters, even as she inches closer to the same height as me. : )









Lovely grass stuff.









The Pumpkin Patch pictures and blog is always one of my favorites. I love the experience, the light, the colors, the time of year.






Ahhh, a kid's life...









I'm so lucky to get to witness these kids' lives.






He tried to get one pumpkin and got the whole plant!















One of my favorites of this set:






I love that they are both in one picture (doesn't happen too often).

I love that they are facing opposite directions.

I love that they are both looking down at their pumpkins.

I love the sun, it's so warm and bright (and I'm really missing it right now.)

I love the vibrance of both the green leaves and the orange of Orion's triangles.

I love it all.









Portrait of the three of us.





















I don't often take a picture of myself that's actually in focus, so when I get one, I must use it!






Carving time!






Awww...












I sure do love the glowy sunlight on our back porch.












Waiting around, watching it all. : )






Finished products!






Saturday, January 28, 2017

Ren Fest


Still trying to catch up from last fall...






I feel like it's been a few years since we've attended the Renaissance Festival.












While waiting in line for archery...






The light was wonderful on this day!

Great light makes taking pictures so much more fun!















In motion:












Maebelle loved the super big hula hoop! It was like 4 feet in diameter!









Man, I love these kids!






Orion in our back yard, playing with the sword he bought. He loves swinging it around similar to the way he uses his bow staff.






Up next - pumpkins!