Crazy Days...Sleepless Nights: Kid in a Candy Shop.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Kid in a Candy Shop.

Yep! That's me. Guess what? My camera does monochrome. And I'm even more in love. I found the setting today over lunch break. The kids eating, I'm reading my manuel (yes, I'm a nerd). So lunch break was a little long today.

Now I just have to get the fine tuning part down. Amanda, want to help a girl out?

I've been playing around in a few different programs so I have yet to figure any of them out. I edited these in Picasa 3.

Becca doing "something silly." Yes, I'm creative in getting my kids to do "something."

Little bit was sleeping after a morning of screaming. I'll have to try to capture her on film later. The peace was blessed. Ty and Becca seemed to enjoy it to. "What about this, Mommy." I'm enjoying these last few "Mommy's" from his lips. They are far to rare these days.

What are you enjoying about life today?

I'm enjoying my kids. My loving husband. And the beautiful fall weather.

10 comments:

Marley's Mama said...: I'm enjoying Coke. :-); September 14, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Marley's Mama said...: P.S. If I had monochrome on my camera, I'd NEVER use color again. These pictures are AWESOME!!!! Very classic!
Love you!; September 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM
bp said...: Today I've enjoyed the cool breeze and being able to open the windows. Also, Caleb is home now and playing with his Gramma before she goes home.; September 14, 2009 at 4:52 PM
He & Me + 3 said...: Those pictures are gorgeous. Great job editing too. I am enjoying the warm weather. We are finally getting our summer here in September. but I do love the fall.; September 14, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Emily said...: I'm enjoying having a full tank of ink in my printer (but not for long). :)

Found your blog while hopping from one to another.

Peace.; September 14, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Laura said...: I think you're doing just fine!! Those pictures are GREAT! You are obviously having fun with your new toy, that's awesome....now once I get mine YOU can help ME! :)

I am enjoying the great weather...and a cookie, or two. :); September 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM
So Who Is The Crayon Wrangler? said...: The camera is good...but your subjects ROCK!! Great pics! (You wanna come tackle my 2 year old?)

I am enjoying the fact that I ate half a pan of brownies because the "baby wanted it" and my husband has finally learned to not say anything about it.; September 14, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Amanda said...: Girl... I dont know waht you are talking about!! You already exceed my capabilities!!! Simply amazing!!

I kept my manual in my (cough) bathroom for many months. And read it cover to cover! :)

You are doing FANTASTIC!!

God bless-
AManda; September 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Laura said...: Hey I was also going to tell you (since you asked) I don't edit ANY of my pictures. Isn't that horrible?? I know they could look so much better but I feel like if I started I just wouldn't quite and I don't know...I guess I don't have a good excuse after all. :) Someday I will find some time and learn how to!; September 16, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Bethany's Mama said...: I'm glad you're having so much fun with your camera, honey. Another talent among so many...
About Tyler still saying Mommy every once and a while -- well, how long has it been since I've heard Grammy? Now it's just plain GRAM! I must say, I never planned on that one.; September 17, 2009 at 1:47 AM

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God, family, country. That sums up the loves of my husband's life. My husband is an amazing man of God. He loves the Lord is a wonderful example of servant leadership.
Doug is such a good Daddy. It is rare to find him without a child in his arms, on his lap or within two inches of his feet -normally behind him where they can trip him easier. His patience as a father astounds me. He loves to teach the kids about God's creation and generates excitement about the world around us whenever we are out and about.
He loves hiking, shooting, woodworking, knife making, and house remodeling. Okay, the last one was a stretch to put in the like column. He is very creative, inventing tools that are the envy of people he works with.

I am blessed to be married to this man who cares so deeply for so many.

Tyler - our firstborn- is all boy. He has a love for the Lord that amazes me. He is his father's son. His favorite place to be is in the middle of the woods building a fort or defending it with guns and swords as only a boy can.
He is a wonderful big brother to his three little sisters. He loves his role as "oldest" and only sometimes exploits it. It has been a blessing to see that role extended as he often helps with child care at our church. The people who oversee his work often comment on how helpful and resourceful he is with the little ones. His comment, "Two year olds sure hit a lot. It's hard work to keep them happy."
Ty is in third grade this year and working hard. He loves science and history. His memory is amazing to me. He often remembers facts that I have forgotten. He loves to dictate stories and can spin a pretty good tale.

Becca is our first baby girl. She is a blend of sweet and spunky. She loves a good joke and brings much laughter to our home. Her caring spirit leads her to spend much time in prayer for those she loves.
She loves all things pink, purple and green. She is mastering the art of painting her own nails and "doing" her own hair. She loves her dolls, especially the newest one that was her grandmother's. But, I often find her locked in a combat of stick swords or deep in a game of army guys with Tyler. She really knows how to mix it up.
Becca is in first grade this year and loves anything that has to do with language arts. She is filling a notebook with poems and songs. She loves to sing and make artistic creations.

Hope is our third baby and middle girl. She is very independent and has a great sense of humor. She does things in her own time and her own way. Although technically a toddler she wants to take part in school daily with the "big kids".

Her trust in the Lord is a blessing to me. Whenever anything (and I do mean anything) is wrong, we must pray about it. She loves Sunday school and thrives in social settings.

Hope's love for animals would keep her living at the zoo if that was possible. She has a fasincation with bugs of all sorts. I've rescued her little fingers many times from bees she was trying to "pet".