Friday, October 1, 2010

September 2010

 

September 1, 2010

CC and Patches are enormous now! They are such good little pets.

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September 2, 2010

These are the PERFECT chocolate chip cookies. AND sharing the recipe was my first personal post on HowDoesShe! Nerve wracking and fun all at the same time! You can check out the recipe and post here!

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September 3, 2010

Went to see this hilarious movie. I think my husband could relate to the main character – being a father to a bunch of girls. My favourite line? “It’s so FLUFFY!!!!!!”

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September 4, 2010

Weather is finally dry enough, LONG enough, to get a car wash!

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September 5, 2010

TJ had this great idea to make place mats for her sisters. She used my scrap papers, cut them into strips, weaved them together, then had me laminate them. They kids love using them, and TJ felt so proud!

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September 6, 2010

We made our own screamers with 7-11 Slurpee's and McDonald’s soft serve! Yummo!

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September 7, 2010

The weather was nice enough for some quick shots of our family. I feel so blessed to have four beautiful, healthy, fun-loving, smart daughters!

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September 8, 2010

The colors of Autumn are starting to appear everywhere I look. This city has the most beautiful trees on every street – and Fall time is the most colourful of the year. It makes my heart smile!

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September 9, 2010

Working on the slideshow for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary has been such a great experience. I’ve been reminded of how they were young, once, and are still young at heart. I miss them.

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September 10, 2010

Relaxing, watching a movie with daddy.

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September 11, 2010

Glorious fall! Lyndon took the girls to the park to enjoy the streak of warm weather!

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September 12, 2010

JJ pulled a fast one on all of us by leaving the house and going for a walk all by herself. We were all terrified, but thankfully we found her quickly and she was just fine. She was pretending to be ‘mommy’ and she wanted to go to the dollar store. She almost made it, except she had to go potty! That girl will be the end of me!12

September 13, 2010

Laundry day. Nothing more relaxing than folding warm clothes on the floor while watching a great movie.

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September 14, 2010

JJ FINALLY started pre-k! It felt like forever, but it was her turn to start school. She insisted on dressing fancy and PINK in typical JJ fashion. She is growing up too fast!

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September 15, 2010

An ordinary day, and ordinary errand to the bank!

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September 16, 2010

JJ and I spend the mornings together, and lately she has me curling her hair into ringlets. Then she wants pictures taken. She is such a cutie.

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September 17, 2010

Chicken Pot Stickers for supper! Delicious!

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September 18, 2010

Our second crepe night with the Northcotts! I still haven’t made them myself, but one of these days I’ll have the courage. Not much tastes as good as a crepe with strawberries and whipped cream!

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September 19, 2010

A gorgeous day, a drive in the country, endless blue skies and dirt roads. I love living in the prairies!

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September 20, 2010

Being a big sister suits TJ well. 20

September 21, 2010

We’ve been finding these little (big) guys building webs all over our front and back decks. I’m fine with it as long as they keep their hairy butts OUTSIDE the house!

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September 22, 2010

I loved sharing how to can peaches with two of my besties, Sara and Pam! Nothing beats some girl time!

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September 23, 2010

After spending the afternoon pulling carrots from the garden, I was way behind on my photo editing. TJ took control of the carrot scrubbing and even warned me in a note NOT to try doing the work SHE wanted to do for me. She is such a doll.

 

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September 24, 2010

A glorious prairie sunset I just HAD to capture. Nature’s beauty never fails to take my breath away.24September 25, 2010

Lyndon snatched up the opportunity to go to the gun safety activity our ward’s Young Men were having out at the Walters’ farm. He loves shooting and I wish he could do more of it. FAR away from me, though Smile

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September 26, 2010

I made these frames for the kids in my Primary class to showcase their unique talents. My goal was to help them each feel how special they are. The smiles on their faces was such a great reward!

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September 27, 2010

Pictures and Family Home Evening with one of my favourite families, the Halls! I admire them so much for the parents they are, and the people they are. So much goodness packed in one little family!27

September 28, 2010

I spy a cutie pie!

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September 29, 2010

Enjoying the unusually warm weather and taking a walk by our beautiful church building. It means so much to me to be a part of the ward and stake we are in!

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September 30, 2010

A quick and natural make over at Pam’s house. I needed some new foundation and she came through with some Mary Kay stuff that matches my skin tone perfectly. She is awesome!

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Friday, September 24, 2010

August 2010

August 1, 2010

B was so excited to give a talk in Primary. It was especially nice that Lyndon was subbing as the Singing Time leader so we could both be there to cheer her on!

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August 2, 2010

Setting off fireworks in the Howie’s backyard was, like, the MOST EXCITING THING EVER!2

August 3, 2010

You make the best of things when you’re broke, and sometimes it works out better than you could imagine! Camping in the backyard was fun and free! 3

August 4, 2010

BB was so determined to learn to ride her 2-wheeler, she taught herself in one evening! She is so full of determination, I’m sure she’ll do great things! 4

August 5, 2010

Where shall I turn for peace? We are so blessed to have a temple in our city. It was a wonderful evening spent there with Lyndon. 5

August 6, 2010

Spent the day driving, driving, driving – the familiar drive from Saskatchewan to Alberta. The excitement to see family makes the drive a little easier.6

August 7, 2010

Lyndon doing his favorite thing with one of his very favorite people. I wish he could afford to go a lot more often. 7

August 8, 2010

Congrats to Tiffany and Casey on the official start of their lives together! 8

August 9, 2010

Visiting family is always amazing, and leaving is bitter-sweet. We know we will miss them, but I find returning to these beautiful prairies overwhelmingly beautiful. 9

August 10, 2010

JJ taking a ‘nap’. She has seen her mama using that eye mask once or twice ;)10

August 11, 2010

Enjoying the nice weather out at the Howie’s house! 11

August 12, 2010

Oh, to be young again and actually LIKE the feeling of holding a slimy frog in your hands. 12

August 13, 2010

Back to school shopping seemed very out of place, considering I was still kind of waiting for SUMMER to happen first. Still, I get a thrill looking at all of those colorful pencils and crisp notebooks!13

August 14, 2010

Some people take their dogs for walks. We take our Guinea Pigs. 14

August 15, 2010

We enjoyed a wonderful ward potluck after church today. Good food, good company, and good weather. Couldn’t ask for more! 15

August 16, 2010

JJ got a surprise in the mail from Grandma and Grandpa! Opening that card was pure joy for her. 16

August 17, 2010

A small family celebration for JJ’s 4th birthday! I can’t believe my baby is four! 17

August 18, 2010

I love impromptu visits from Sara and her little girl, Abigail. Abigail is so animated and has the BEST expressions.  18

August 19, 2010

I love photography, but I especially adore photographing my good friends. This is my awesome gal pal, Pam, and her adorable (and still growing) family! 19

August 20, 2010

Double the fun happens at a double birthday party! Happy 6th, BB and happy 4th, JJ! 20

August 21, 2010

Enjoying the very last days of summer at a local FREE outdoor pool. 21

August 22, 2010

I’m not sure why our bed became the gathering place for 4 gorgeous little carrot-eating girlies. At least carrots don’t leave crumbs!22

August 23, 2010

Oh the joy. An anniversary date turns into a fiasco when BB got her arm caught and TJ had to call 9-11 for help. Our date was cut short, but at least BB was okay! 23

August 24, 2010

Waiting for a photoshoot to start. It’s that busy time of year when I’ve got a session almost every other day. I still love it. When I no longer love it, you won’t find me doing it. 24

August  25, 2010

There is beauty to be found, even in the tattered wings of a dragon fly!

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August 26, 2010

Our kids usually get to enjoy playing at a nearby park with daddy while mommy is busy doing a photoshoot. Today was no exception! 26

August 27, 2010

TJ used her own money to purchase her own set of K’nex. She has a knack for building with them and quickly put together this complex carnival ride that actually moves! 27

August 28, 2010

These boxes of peaces, after lots of hard work and tender care, turned into jars and jars of delicious canned peaches. We are so lucky to have good friends who are willing to take the time to pass on their canning knowledge to us! 28

August 29, 2010

JJ can be found wearing her church dresses not only on Sunday, but every day of the week. She fell asleep on the back of the couch in my craft room while I was working. She can’t wait to get back to school!

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August 30, 2010

School’s in! All of the girls were excited to get back to school, see their friends, and discover which class they would be in. TJ and B are both in the younger grades of a split grade classroom, and BB started her first year of ALL DAY school. Very exciting stuff.  30

August 31, 2010

If we’ve ever had a hard day and we need to unwind, you’ll often find all of us enjoying our favorite movie, Nach Libre. Silly, goofy, fun. 31