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Sledding January 22, 2012 I took a van full of kids to the resevoirs for our first snow big enough for sledding. Wahooo! I took a billion pics - well more like 200, but with action shots in full sun I wanted to make sure I got some clear ones. STOMP January 21, 2012 OH SO FUN! Back in 1995 or 6ish I went to STOMP with my brother. It was a great show, and this one was even better. Better because I got to see my kids faces, and we were in the pit where you could actually have some interaction with the cast durring the show (for instance, durring a scene with newspapers Nat says, ''Oh I want one!'' and the guy laughs and makes it in to a paper plane and tried to fly it to her. Didn't make it, but they make sure all the kids got plenty of left over props from the show. I particularly wanted one of the broken broomsticks or trash can lids, but I'd imagine there's legalities over giving something that could easily puncture skin.  My kids all three reminded me durring the show that NO photos were allowed, so I only got a couple before they guilted me in to putting the camera away.   What's Up January 17, 2012 We are fully immersed in winter activities here, and while I always seem to think things are about to slow down, they never do. We are often doing fun and crazy things at the house (indoor snowball fights, sleeping bag races down stairs) and having just as much fun with organized activities. The boys are both in Beauty and the Beast, going to be at the NPAC in April. Joshua is CHIP, and Christopher is his understudy and also in the ensemble. They are both in the opening scenes in the village and for the little bit I've seen at the end of practices, it's sooooo cute. I seriously want to take a ton of photos, but the lighting is horrid in the NPAC when they are on stage (and stage lights aren't on). It makes sense. I mean they sure don't want to spend months rehersing under hot lights. So I suppose I can handle not taking pics, for now. And Nataley's newest activity? WRESTLING! hahahaha, yes, we are all laughing our butts off over Nat wrestling, but she took it upon herself to track down information after hearing an announcement at school. After her father and I talking it over, we thought there was absolutely no reason at all she should try. I did expect it to be a one night gig - she'd try it, hate it, and never go back. But she announced immediately following the first practice that she LOVED it. I think she's just the cutest little second grade wrestler ever! Love My Kids January 8, 2012 I've been having such a great time being with my awesome kids. I love them, and I love being with them. And then when they make me proud its just that much better. This weekend was the opening of the Art Space Lima photo exhibit. All three of my kids had photos up, and, oh yeah, I had a few too. When we arrived we headed upstairs to where the Youth images are shown. As soon as we got inside the gallery I saw Chris' pic and let him know where it was. To his delight (and mine too *Giggle*) some women where there and ooohed and ahhhed over his picture. They have no idea how awesome they were to me. Joshua, again, beat out his brother for the money, though Chris' got an honorable mention. Getting the accolades from someone who definately knew her art was such a boost to the ego (especially when its not a relative). To make things even more exciting, then the lady bought Christopher's photo!!! Yes, it took me years and years to say I sold a piece of work to a perfect stranger, and my ten year old accomplished it in his second exhibit. WTG Christopher! I'm so excited for you!  The image Joshua won with was a photo of his brother. He isn't thrilled that I marked it as ''Not for Sale'' but I would feel very weird having someone buy a picture of my child. He'll just have to be happy with the money he won instead. The rest of the exhibit was so much fun too. Seeing the kids interact with adults so politely and articulately just made me beam. It helped that my first place winner also sold at the opening as well :) Since I'm bragging, its probably as good a time as any to show some updated pics of these ever so quickly growing children.    *sigh* I sure am one lucky momma. Website Update January 2, 2012 It's that time again! Every January I rearrange the website a bit and make a few changes to pricing and session structure. The biggest change this year is whether its an engagement, senior, or children's session, the fee is now $250 with $150 going toward a print credit. Print prices are at or close to the same, and I will be keeping the 20% off early order discount as well. Enjoy the new page! 
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