February 11, 2012

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas!!

Lots of Santa questions this year. We made sure to keep it magical and light, keep the Christmas mystery and spirit alive...
but NO, Elf on a Shelf.


Edie and her 'magic reindeer-food skip dance'. We laughed all the way home and more so when we downloaded the pictures. She has such a contagious energy, always laughing and smiling. She is the happiest kid in the world, she just has a lot of opinions now. :)

December 17, 2011

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That was my final grade for my art class I took at the New Hampshire Institute of Art.

I loved it, it took up most of my free time and I learned a lot about the basics of art, and how to talk about a piece, or my piece of work.

I took the class because I need it a pre- requisite for some photography classes I want to get my CE certificate in.

Taking a class and working on all the commitments of retail in fourth quarter was a heavy undertaking.

It was worth it.

I learned a lot about myself and my work.

With everything I did learn and explore I've taken quite a liking to painting.

Still photography is my love,

painting is my escape.

November 12, 2011

Happy Birthday Aubrey and Reagan!!!

Seven years ago today, we were blessed with our baby girls.

Me and my girls.

Daddy made them bunk beds for a birthday surprise, they went most of the week thinking he was making a chicken coop. Little did they know it was their coop he was making.


Edie wanted 'in' on that and moved into their room. Now ALL three are in one room, and Edie doesn't know how good she had it having her own room. Give it a few years and they'll be fighting tooth and claw for the 'single'. For now it's the 'dressing' room. three dressers and all the goods.


Then...

and now...

Todd's Lion creation with whipped peanut butter frosting.

October 30, 2011

Halloween brought us 20+ inches of snow, leaves still on the trees, and NO loss of power!!

We made it through and trick or treated a week later.

It's now February and it hasn't snowed since! We've have a mild winter.

Pumpkin carving always brings out the best faces!

Pumpkin carving and sledding, a perfect Halloween!

October 28, 2011

October brought about a whirlwind month, of weather, candy and costumes. From festive Halloween costumes to a living room full of winter gear it was a busy month.

Todd and Owen waiting for the Halloween parade at the girls school.


Aubrey was a witch/cat.



Ray was a leopard from head to toe!

Edie was a pink cowgirl!

'Giddy up!'