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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Old Pictures..

Hi everyone! Don't be mad at me for not posting any new stuff. We can't find the charger for our camera...ere go... no new pictures of our apartment!:(

Here are some from the Christmas break we spent up at the Millers. We all went shooting Christmas day as the food simmered. Well...minus Katie, Debbi and Deanne because they are the ones that simmered the food.

Lori was supporting the cause by handing us our refills of shells and eating Swedish Fish.

Nice stance Nate!

Learning how to put the shells in without pinching my finger.

Cute Ben. He loved showing everyone up. Although I'm pretty sure everyone can attest that I gave him a run for his money!

It was fun watching the boys play around and have some friendly competition.

Dave was our 'puller'. They had pigeons and rabbits to shoot at. Don't worry not real ones! I had never seen the rabbit ones before. They role on the ground and are pretty bouncy. I think they are a little more hard to shoot at.

It was pretty cold and windy!

I wish we could have family get-togethers like this more often. It was fun to shoot and fun to watch the boys show off!

Thursday, January 31, 2008

So I'm taking a parenting class...

...and I wanted to post a tribute to one of the best parents (besides my own!) that I know. My sister, Sarah! She has 3 beautiful girls and lovingly deals with them day after day. She always has the best little crafty things for them to do and the best snacky things to munch on when they are famished. I have also taken note of how she deals with discipline. She has the most passive way to get the point across to the girls. For example, here's Chloe...

Here she is angry at Sarah for trying to get things done around the house while ignoring her. Talk about passive discipline, here Sarah tries to ignore the bad behavior as she is no where to be seen.

Again, Chloe is still angry and has even gone into a coughing mode due to her incessant cries. Take note that she is still enjoying her Corn Pops.

Ahhh! The finished product! Chloe has managed to peacefully take a nap. You have witnessed a successful parenting style because the child has learned to manage without the parent, work through her anger, and fall asleep in the "begging for her life" position with her hands clasped. All is well!

Disclaimer: May I note that Sarah had everything to do with this. She was even the one taking the pictures.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

A few of my favorite things...

I know I already put some wedding pictures up, and I promised some of our new home - but I had to post these! These are some that really capture the love my family has for each other and the reasons why my wedding was so memorable. The next few are a little bit more of Ben and me.

I am really glad we shot some of Ben in his uniform because I think he looks very handsome and also I get a little glimpse of what my husband went through and accomplished these last 4 years.

Another one of Ben is his honorable Class A's.

My lovely (and tired!) parents - the next picture will explain the 5 reasons why they are probably so tired. Can you imagine raising us?

My siblings - Stan, Sarah, Ross and Jeff - it seems we can't take a normal picture. I have many fond memories of growing up with my 4 best friends. Love them!

My sister-in-laws from left to right - Alisha (the veteran), Lori, Katie, Deanne and Rachel. Love these girls!

Grandma Brady and Ben

My best friend Jayme

All together!

Ben's family

My family

My momma

My parents Jeff and Jeanette

Ben's parents Debbi and Dave

Ben's siblings from left to right - Sam, Nate, Jake, and little Katie in the front. I think someone is goosin' somebody in the back! I sure have enjoyed getting to know the new additions to my family. They are so fun and treated me like family when I first met them. I love and miss you guys and wished everyone lived a little closer!