As a mother of 5 children, I know a bit about kids’ birthday parties. Starting in December, I have a child’s birthday every 2-6 weeks until June. It can be tiring (“One down, four to go!”) but it is also fun. I love to bake. I have discovered over the years that it is possible…
Archives for January 2010
We Are Family
This is not my family. This is my good friend’s family. This is my good friend who, 8 years ago, encouraged me to pursue photography. Eight years ago, this family was the very first family that I did a photo shoot for. They’ve grown a lot in the last 8 years, and I am happy…
Lost and Found
Last night, I was determined once and for all that I would find Doug. (If you haven’t seen the rest of the Doug saga, check out these two posts first: It’s a Mom’s Duty and Missing Doug) I dumped out the huge Rubbermade tub that is lovingly referred to in our house as the “Boy…
The Goldfish Guide to Raising Optimistic Kids
Today I am going to stay away off my computer and enjoy my family. I’m going to play games (like Bananagrams, which is our current daily game), read my book (if you’ve ever considered reading Three Cups of Tea consider this your motivation to do it–it’s great!), and maybe even sneak out on a lunch…
Give Me Your Best Shot
I am a sucker for sunsets. Last night, I was cooking dinner and looked out my kitchen window to see this: When I was younger, orange skies spooked me. They looked like fire. Doom. They looked wrong. I remember one evening vividly. I was driving back from afternoon Chinese school with my best friend (who…
What Team Are You On?
No, I’m not talking about Team Edward or Team Jacob. I’m talking about Team Over or Team Under. As in toilet paper. I’m on Team Over, just in case you were wondering. Always have been. It drives me crazy when people put my toilet paper roll on backwards. You can head to http://www.cottonellerollpoll.com to see…
Missing Doug
A week ago I wrote a post about losing Doug. Doug is more than Twizzler’s favorite toy. Doug accompanies him to friend’s houses, he helps him do his homework after school each day, and he keeps him company in bed every night. Doug is still missing. Yesterday, Twizzler couldn’t sleep. He came to my room,…
Fears? Conquered! A WordFul Wednesday
Necco was born terrified of animals. It didn’t matter how small, cute, or gentle the animal was. She didn’t want to be anywhere near it. Her greatest fear has always been dogs, but even creatures as tiny as butterflies gave her the creeps. When we saw a dog across the street, she would literally climb…
Bloggography Challenge – Week 1
Welcome to the first Bloggography challenge! Last week, after the first issue of Bloggography, Manic Mother and I gave you a challenge. We challenged you to get out and take a Winter-themed picture in any mode other than full auto. How did it go? This past week has been freezing in my neck of the…
Happy Birthday, i heart faces!
It’s birthday week at i heart faces’! One year ago a fantastic website was born. I heart faces meant so much to me as I was branching out and trying to become a better photographer. There’s nothing quite like encouragement to build confidence, and examples from other talented individuals to build a store of ideas…