I typically do not slow down enough to write or read for pleasure on a regular basis but one thing I do is capture life's moments through the lens of a camera. This isn't something I claim to be good at. In fact, photographer doesn't even come to mind when I think of who I am. What does come to mind is I'm the one with the camera journeying through life as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.

Saturday

8.31.13 - Two Favorites Of Derks

Being a father and bleeding blue!

Friday

8.30.13 - Gotta Love the Sign...

...in the background.  
Derk took the kids to the zoo and text me this
picture.  I just giggled at the sign.

Thursday

8.29.13 - Viewer Discretion Advised

This summer has been the year of catching creatures, especially
frogs and toads.  The boys were fascinated by taking pictures
of this smashed frog.  Picture credit goes to Jalen.

Wednesday

8.28.13 - Hello New Connectivity Option

Our technology options continue to expand.
Just testing out the one click webconferencing!

Tuesday

8.27.13 - Also A Hit!

I love to try new recipes but hate having to force the kids
to try them.  BUT pot pie is always a family favorite.

Monday

8.26.13 - We Never Have Enough

I buy 4 or 5 of these week thinking we will never go through
all of these cucumbers and we always do.

Saturday

8.24.13 - This Just Doesn't Get Old

Now Lauren, she may disagree as she would much prefer
a place without sand.  Check out her little set up in the
beach chair...trust me, she's not one bit spoiled. 

Thursday

8.22.13 - All Fun & Games Until...

...they need to come off.

Tuesday

8.20.13 - Meet The Team Night

Jalen wanted a picture with one of his 
favorite players...Mason Opple.

Monday

8.19.13 - Nature Consequences

What happens when you own a dog
and choose to ride your bike through
 the grass?  Yup, you get dog poo
on your tires.  Who wants dog
poo on their bike...not this boy!

Sunday

8.18.13 - Crunch Time

School starts in only a few weeks and we have 
some work to do on this summer take home packet!

Saturday

8.17.13 - Tattoo Craziness

If it's quite in the house know that these two are up to something.

Thursday

8.15.13 - First Day of Pads

Notice Jalen right in the middle of all the action.
Derk may not want Jalen to play football until he's older
but that doesn't mean he isn't soaking up up technique.
We frequently hear Jalen teach Ty how to tackle properly.

Wednesday

8.14.13 - Red Haven Goodness

Found out that I bought too many as this family is peached
out...next year we'll stick to the 1/2 barrel.

Tuesday

8.13.13 - Best of Family Time...

...while on business travel.

Monday

8.12.13 - Poo-Poo

She told me her baby had a poo-poo, notice
the baby has a diaper.

Sunday

8.11.13 - Tubing Success

The first time out, tubing was a bust but not this time.
We're lucky that Jalen would try it again.  Thanks Mr.
Mike for showing us boating rockies how to tube! 

Saturday

8.10.13 - BEACH Day

There couldn't have been a more polar
opposite reaction to the beach day...
Lucy LOVED the water and sand.
Lauren, not so much...she would 
rather stay on a towel or beach chair.

Wednesday

8.7.13 - Birthday Adventures

Michigan Adventure by day
Birthday Party by Night
Happy 7th Birthday Jalen!

Monday

8.5.13 - Dear Mrs. Flietstra

Jalen had the best Kindergarten teacher.
She created a summer packet
to help keep their "brains smart" and
asked that each student write her a
letter about their summer fun.
Writing the letter wasn't all that fun but
getting one back will make it all worthwhile.

Saturday

8.3.13 - Chocolate Cake Anyone?

That sure was a "special" chocolate cake!