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I ♥ Faces : “Excited!”

2009-10-13T19:20:00.001-07:00

Always the silly one … always the happy & excited one!

What a fun week over at I ♥ Faces .. take a visit and prepare to smile!

~Kathy

I ♥ Faces :“Blue” Photo Challenge

2009-09-28T19:24:00.001-07:00

My Queen of Imagination!

What to do with a leftover party balloon, but to re-use a bow and make it into a pretty party girl-balloon saying ‘hi’! If only you could’ve heard some of the conversations…!

Lots more ‘Blue’ entries at I ♥ Faces to see – head on over!

~Kathy~

I ♥ Faces : Completely Candid

2009-09-21T19:31:00.001-07:00

We were visiting my parents in KY this summer. Playing in the spray fountains at the riverfront park is a yearly tradition. I got a few pics of these two from a distance, and then my daughter went in for the hug. I am so lucky to have captured this moment. She *loves* her Grandpa!

Lot’s more special moments to see this week at I ♥ Faces – enjoy!

~Kathy~

I ♥ Faces : ‘Contemplative’ Entry

2009-09-14T11:37:00.001-07:00

First day of school photos. Anxious to start her 1st grade year. Imagining the possibilities …

Head on over to I ♥ Faces to see more contemplation!

I ♥ Faces Week 35 “Back to School” Photo Challenge!

2009-09-07T17:45:00.001-07:00

Oh my sweet baby boy…

My children were taking turns, ~~patiently~~ waiting for their first day of school photo. It was my son’s turn, and thank goodness I had my camera ready to shoot. This was his response to me excitedly asking, “Are you ready?”. Of course his next photos are all smiles and grins, but I’m sure glad I caught this face!

Head on over to I ♥ Faces to view other fantastic back to school faces!!

~Kathy

I ♥ Faces “Bubbles” Photo Challenge!

2009-08-17T19:18:00.001-07:00

This week’s photo challenge at I ♥ Faces needs to include bubbles! I am sad to say that this picture was taken about a year ago, and that I cannot remember the last time we played bubbles. (Tomorrow for sure!)

Head on over to I Heart Faces to see some fabulous pictures!!

~Kathy~

I ♥ Faces Crazy, Silly, Funny Face Entry!

2009-08-11T18:00:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken a few days ago. E & P have been best friends for over half their lives (well, they're only six!). They have recently moved, so we don't see them as often. On this day we were hosting a playdate, and had just finished lunch. I was attempting to get a cute cheek-to-cheek photo to give to P's Mom. The light from the window was great, and everyone was happy. Perhaps a bit TOO happy! This picture happens to be the best one I got that day! (I think I miss that cooperative smily phase ~ sigh)

Head on over to I ♥ Faces to see more of the silliness!!

~Kathy~

On the Boat…. Finally!

2009-07-11T06:42:00.001-07:00

It’s been kind of a joke, that we’ve had this boat since Mother’s Day, and I haven’t been on it yet! We’ve tried a few times, but something has always come up.

Yesterday Aubrey was on a playdate, and Daddy took his girls out on Jordan Lake for a fun few hours!

On a side note- I’m trying out Windows Live Writer for the first time with this post. It seems very easy to use (I’m definitely blogging challenged!), and maybe for once my text will be UNder my photo?! Also, I’ve heard many people use because you can post larger pictures.

Awesome Lense Giveaway at MCP Actions Blog!

2009-07-09T05:24:00.000-07:00

I am excited to tell you about an awesome lense giveaway over at the MCP Actions Blog!

It's a Tamron 18-270mm ... Imagine the possibilites!!! It would be so nice not to switch on & off between my prime and my zoom.

Wish me luck!

And since no post is complete without a pic, check this one out. Straight out of the camera (SOOC). I will do a few edits, but oh, the catchlights in her eyes are so yummy...

Worldwide Photo Walk

2009-05-27T19:02:00.000-07:00

check out this link :

http://www.worldwidephotowalk.com/

Scott Kelby comes up with the coolest ideas! The web address says it all. The walk is July 18th in cities across the world. See if your city is listed! If not, you can submit to be a walk leader.

Never post without a photo ~

I ♥ Faces Week 20 Photo Challenge ~ Silhouette

2009-05-27T18:13:00.000-07:00

My daughter was singing to the seashell in her hands, unaware of me photographing her. It is a favorite picture of mine. Not only for the serene moment, but the way the light streaks the wet sand, and glistens the water.

There are many FABulous silhouette pictures over at http://www.iheartfaces.com/ - go check it out!

I♥ Faces Entry Week 18 - Laughter!

2009-05-12T18:03:00.000-07:00

I am entering this picture in this week's contest over at http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/

Oh, my sweet son! I was taking shots of my kids, trying to capture the beautiful colors of this background in Downtown Louisville. (Doesn't quite work with that shirt does it!)
I don't remember why he was holding in his laughter, but he surely was! Can you see it in his eyes? (Those eyes melt me daily)

P.S. I♥ Ree!

Starting again...

2009-05-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

Somehow I imagined my blog would be personalized and 'cool' by now!

No more distractions ... gonna make it happen ... one bloom at a time (:

Sunday

2009-01-25T17:50:00.000-08:00

Well, I hate to say it, but we are still not in our groove. Tomorrow is a new day... kids off to play with the Maioranos in the AM, so hopefully I will have a nice run and then run some errands.

I hope that we hear from you soon, and hope that you are okay!

XOXOXO

Saturday

2009-01-24T18:21:00.000-08:00

Hi Shannon,
We all hope that you made it to Brazil safely, as we have yet to hear from you.
Today was hectic and stressful. The kids fought a lot today - everyone was edgy.
Basketball was fun - Elsie had a game at 9am - we really need to help her learn the game (:

We went to your parents after a mid-morning bagel break, and hung out until lunchtime. Pa and I got Wendy's for lunch, and when we got back, Cassy was there. She's in town for a visit.
Your Dad and Cassy came to Aubrey's 3pm game - that was nice!

Kay Yow passed away peacefully today. So sad.

I think that's all. I am absolutely beat, but going to clean off this desk before I go to bed.

We miss you a lot - looking forward to hearing from you!

Love,
Kathy

Saying our Goodbyes

2009-01-23T17:58:00.000-08:00

We were all sad to see Daddy leave us for a while, but excited at this new adventure and what it may bring to all of us in the future.

2009-01-23T17:47:00.000-08:00

Kids go in for a group hug after our giant last dinner celebration! (Shannon leaves for Brazil the next day)

2009-01-21T09:17:00.000-08:00

Our Family Blog

2009-01-21T09:14:00.000-08:00

This blog is mainly created for Shannon... so that I may keep him updated on the every day fun (and not so fun) that occurs around here while he is in Fortaleza.
We will miss him SO much.