2011 in 12 photos ...the boys

2011 in 12 photos ...nature...flowers...hearts

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Thankful Thursday Top Ten #74

this would have been a keeper, but alas what really happens when you try to photograph small child

i probably would have picked this one if it wasn't for faceless moses

three boys, three personalities

the winner

[the above are the best of the best of the photo shoot we did for our 2011 christmas card]

[all taken by my old & dear friend mary beth from mango street photography]

Thankful This Year For...

...Ten Things that made my life easier...

1. more space in my house

2. a lower to the ground car with sliding doors & tv

3. ipad and all the games that kept my kids busy

4. a small group at church

5. not working out of town this year

6. beth moore bible studies

7. an amazing babysitter

8. not traveling for thanksgiving or christmas

9. working out in my house

10. parks/DAC kids/aquarium/children's museum/chickfila you name it. it helped.

What are you thankful for this year?

Girl's Night Out...Intermezzo Style

My friend Cassie's mom was in town from CA for the holidays so Sarah & I joined them for dinner at Chow Baby and dessert at Cafe Intermezzo.

They look like sisters...huh?

And they act like it too! Too cute!

Christmas Day

all three boys giving their "i don't want to smile" unnatural smiles for me

natural kisses

natural nose picking

my new necklace & charles new sweater

nation's favorite presents

moses got mickey & a miele vacuum like me

moses eating more than decorating

my 15 year old brother, nate, how did he get so old & cute? 

decorating gingerbread cookies [brother noah & sister stephanie]

that evening we had our friends over with their two daughters and son [pictured] micah

friends=chris & cassie

picture that makes me look thinner than real life, i'll still take it!