Jan. 23 Weekend Photos: Torrential Rain

Last weekend we had an all-day downpour, resulting in my parents' yard looking like this:


I thought getting my shoes wet would be worth it for the sake of the pictures. I've since rethought that.




I would just like to say that to get this reflection picture I had to wade barefoot in ankle-deep water that was approximately 35 degrees. Maybe 36. Before that, in an attempt to remain water-free, I did a balance-beam thing across the garden rocks, only to have one of them dislodge and nearly make me drop my camera into the murky, 4-inch depths. Never again.

Jan. 16 Weekend Photos: Beaverdale Trip

Just a few from a fun trip to Beaverdale.


Reading her story Bible with Aunt Linda.




Naptime while we had fun with Missy's Wii Trivial Pursuit.

Jan. 9 Weekend Photos: Undecorating (or having the best of intentions of doing so)

This past Saturday I had plans to help Mom take down Christmas decorations. Dolls, tiny, reflective balls, etc.








Instead I took a bunch of pictures and bought two bags on clearance at Old Navy. At least the house still looks festive.

Jan. 2 Weekend Photos: Awesome 80s

Late last Friday night I was having fun with Julia's toy. I had one of these when I was a kid. It was awesome.


I like to pretend that I can draw perfect shapes instead of using the stamps that were provided (yes, I used them). Also that I'm left-handed (no, I'm not).


Then Al, Missy, Jen and I tried out a new Trivial Pursuit game that Missy got for Christmas. Some of the game pieces:


Remember this little model, James?

Christmas in Pictures

Just a few I took during the holidays (SOOC):

My little cousin's "Dorothy" shoes:

Lights on the outside fence garland at night:

Lights on the tree:

Humble Beginnings

So we'll see how much posting actually happens with this thing. With original post titles like this, you just never know what brilliant prose you'll be subject to.

And maybe I'll get around to posting a photo someday. But let's not be too hasty.