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Multi-generational photo shoots can prove exhausting but because my parents were in town we thought, hey why not. It’s been a while. So we matched up our clothing fairly well. And posed and posed for the better half of ninety minutes. Do you like the results? I love this picture of My Boys. So tall, […]
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At Double Diamond Elementary School there are a number of ways you can become Student of the Month. But mostly it has to do to sticking to the core principles that every student needs to be Respectful, Responsible and Safe. Right before she went Off Track (we’re in Year Round school), Kata received a Student […]
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Last year, for various reasons, we didn’t go to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. But, this year we were determined not to miss it. So what if it’s a 2+ hour drive, one way, from our house? I brought along a certain audiobook (which will be mentioned in a separate post) and we packed the kiddies up […]
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One random Saturday, Ken took the kids and their bikes to our closest shopping center. They were having one of those Sidewalk Saturday Sales and were advertising fun things to do with kids. Being a great hubs and daddy, he sent these pics from his iPhone. And I emailed him back – “Nice to have […]
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This year’s Great Reno Balloon Race was it’s usual colorful cacophony of visual goodness. We woke up at 3:30 am in time for Dawn Patrol and yes, it was worth it. The heated balloons against the cold, black sky were incredible. Yes, that is the moon above the lit balloon. It was very very early […]
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With much wiggling and a little flossing with Daddy, Kata’s First Ever Loose Tooth came out. It only took about three days. She was so persistent. And with the help of an equally persistent Daddy and a sourdough bagel, it fell out. Preparations are now underway for the imminent arrival of the Tooth Fairy this […]
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Sometimes, I’m all about grabbing my camera, any camera that’s handy even my iPhone’s, and capturing that Fleeting Moment. Our morning’s are so very hurried and frantic but on occasion, we’re kinda sorta on time. One day this week, Kata was supposed to be brushing her hair and something distracted her on TV. I’m sure […]