Kris Allbright Photography

I'm Back

2011-11-22T12:28:00.000-08:00

UPDATE;

I made it through my 8 hour surgery Nov 1st. I enjoyed 5 days in the ICU and another 6 days on the floor. I have been home and trying to recover from the surgery. It has been much harder than I ever imagined, but my family has been by my side ever since. I still have 3 more weeks of family coming to help me, and I am SO grateful.

My big accomplishments of the days are sitting up, laying down, sitting up and laying back down. I even had a few walks around the outside of my house. A set back here and there, but hopeful for continued improvement.

The great NEWS, they got all of the tumor and found NO cancer anywhere else. It was a great gift for me and my family. NO more treatment needed.

Thank you all for your prayers and support.

Love you all,
Kris

The Day has arrived..I am ready..

2011-10-31T10:40:00.000-07:00

August 2011, altered my life in so many ways. I was blessed with a long weekend with oldest daughter, to celebrate her bridal shower. I will always cherish that weekend. It is also the weekend that brought me to the doctor. Who knew a simple airplane ride would be my sign of a problem.

I have spent my whole life afraid to fly. I have gone into every flight for as long as I can remember with white knuckles and in prayer the plane would remain in the air. This flight in August was no different, except for the fact that I got airsick for the first time on the way to Florida. Then again, on my return trip to Texas. Truthfully, had that not happened I would have ignored the stomach pain, and nausea again. I had chalked it up to, exercise, bad eating habits and aging. A quick trip to the dr and a CT scan changed a few things for me. ONE, I am no longer afraid to fly. Two, I found out I had a nasty little tumor growing on my Pancreas. How annoying.. Weeks of testing and drs visits found the answer. A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the Pancreas.

My first thought back then was, why me. Well, a lot has changed. Now I say, how blessed I am to have gotten the opportunity to see the compassion, love, kindness, grace and generosity of those around me and from people I have never met. How many of us really get that kind of gift in our lifetime? For me, I have been so completely humbled and awestruck by this that I can't even express the gratitude I give God for this gift.

With this gift comes a price, the small sacrifice is the surgery and lifestyle change for me. As I prepare for tomorrows surgery. Also, the fear and torment my family has endured over the months has been difficult.. For that, I am so very sorry. I am scared of the unkown and the known. So don't think I am some brave soul, that I am not. If I could get out of this, I would run away faster that you could imagine.

I do know a few things, I am surrounded by God's grace, love and healing powers. I am blessed with friends and family that will and have always been by my side. I hope and pray that I WILL come out of this a better person. I may be missing a few parts, but I hope my heart grows a few sizes, not unlike the Grinch. I think I want to make this blessing worth while..I can never, repay the people in my life for all the love and support, so I will just end it with Thank you and I LOVE YOU..

I am Mommy Dearest.....

2011-10-09T17:20:00.000-07:00

It's been one of those days!! You know, the day that makes you long for bedtime..I spent most of the day yelling at kids and it made me feel horrible. I guess having a week of help was such a blessing that I crashed and burned when I was on my own..I guess they sense my stress and are feeding off of it, I hope..Otherwise, they are trying to do me in:)

I am trying so hard to count all my blessings and not look at the negative. The need to have everything in order at the house before the wedding and surgery has turned me into Mommy Dearest..Even though I seem like a crazy woman, there is a reason behind my madness. I am so concerned about making things easier for Mr Man and all those caring for the children has driven me to obsession. If everything is in order and taken care of, it makes the fear of the surgery not seem so overwhelming. Knowing the people coming to help have an easier time because I was prepared makes me feel better.

Okay, part of it is that if I have the house and yard all beautified, then I will have more time to rest and recuperate. I know me, if I have work to be done, I WILL do it no matter what the Dr's orders. I am funny like that:) I guess one might say I am bull headed..Yep, it's true.

On a happy note, because I always like to find the happy side of life somewhere. Rooms are painted, the lawn has been mowed and the office cleaned..Even better than all that. I showered, shaved my legs and am even going to color my hair tonight. Also, a great movie is planned for bedtime..I may even throw in a glass of wine and some key lime pie..

For now, happy trails and nighty night..I PROMISE to be cheery and full of sunshine the next time I blog.

The Date is Set..

2011-09-22T18:51:00.000-07:00

Today, I saw the BIG guy, an awesome Oncologist that is going to perform The "Whipple" surgery on my sad, sorry excuse for a Pancreas. As thought earlier, he again confirmed the Neuroendocrine Tumor and is going to remove it on November 1st. Am I thrilled beyond words to have a plan of action, you betcha and am I scared to death of the surgery, no doubt about it..

Dr Schwarz is saying about 8-12 days in the hospital and about 4 more weeks recovery at home. I think I can do this, it's only a speck of time out of my LONG life. I will be in great hands, God has always taken good care of me and I am sure he will continue to look out for me..He's good like that.

I will tell you, I am so incredibly grateful to everyone for all the prayers and help for the past few months. I would appreciate it for just a big longer, I promise after they remove the tumor I will try not to be sooooooooo needy:)

The other thing I want to add, PLEASE don't ever ignore those subtle signs your body gives you that something is wrong. Some cancers are very silent and this is why they are so dangerous. I am blessed that a continued stomach ache, and messed up bowels got me to the Dr and I had a Dr that took me seriously and did a CT. YOU must listen to that gut feeling that says, "I don't feel right".

Enough preaching. Thanks for caring and thank you so much for all your love and support.

LOVE YOU ALL,
Kris

Meet My New Granddogger

2011-09-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

Meet Miss Sadie. This is my new granddog, Katy and James just adopted her and she is so lovely, funny, cute, adorable and has the most beautiful brown eyes. No, I am not at all biased..

Here she is giving me her best smile

Enjoying a new bone and ignoring my pleas to look at he camera.

Giving her Mommy a little love

This is her, "What up, Granny" expression. "Listen Miss, I prefer not to be called Granny".

I think Sadie and I are going to be best buds. I plan to spoil her ROTTEN, as I should.

Fossils, Friends and Fun ...

2011-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

There are friends we meet in our lives that come and go. Then there are friends that stay in our lives and hearts forever. 20 years ago, I was a young mom of an adorable 1 year old in a small college town. I had very few friends at that time. Over the span of a few weeks I met a couple of ladies and their sweet little one year old boys. Those women soon became dear friends of mine. One in particular is still a very close friend, Linda. She and her husband Bob are such a neat couple, as our their boys. Who knew one day I would give birth to a child that is so much like my friend, Linda.

My friend and Caroline are like stinky twinkies(that means like twins). My 9 year old loves to draw animals(I can't even draw stick people), she reads everything she can about animals, she adores nature, she is all about the environment,collector of rocks and fossils, she saves every animal known to man that ends up in our yard(even it doesn't want saving). The point here, she is just like Linda.

Last night, a box arrived from Linda and her hubby for Miss Caroline. Imagine her joy when she found books, fossils, a couple cool dino shirts(she is obsessed with dinosaurs) and a neat little pottery bunny. She was in heaven.

Here she is reading the big cat book. Okay, this went on for hours.

and hours

still reading, she really loves to read,

When the family got home, she pulled out the fossils and they all gathered around and inspected every fossil

I guess dinner can wait a few minutes.( Please take the box off my pot of pasta, please)

"look at this one mom, isn't this cool".

Even big brothers love shark teeth and fossils.

Little girls love tshirts with Dinosaurs on them. I think this is the bird that Bob discovered in the Sante Fe River. How cool is that!! BTW: she slept in the shirt and is still wearing it today.

"Miss Linda, is this the Manatee tooth?" Caroline loved this fossilized tooth. Needless to say, my child is in hog heaven and is so beyond thrilled with her new treasures. THANK YOU, Linda and Bob for these very cherished gifts for my little one. All it did was make her want to be a Paleontologist more than ever.

HUNGER and the Tunnel of Love

2011-08-25T19:37:00.000-07:00

Lets start with the updates. Well, oh heck I really have no news..I did the MRI/MRCP yesterday..Now, will tell you that I scheduled this procedure while under the influence of drugs(nothing illegal). I may have been a little loopy(no, not my regular loopy, but really loopy) when I agreed to do a test at noon, which required me to fast for 8 hours before..For those of you who really know me, you know I don't like to miss a meal. Admittedly, I have been known to growl at my children when they have tried to try my food. Do you get the idea here? So anywho, I of course woke at 5:00 in the morning, missing my window of opportunity to eat or drink anything that morning. So as any good mother would do, I threw some frozen mini waffles in the toaster oven and fed my little darlings their breakfast. I did drool a few times, but did resist stealing even a lick..Oh yay, it was only 7:30 by this time. Oh my Lord, would noon ever arrive..I spent the morning doing laundry, vacuuming, dusting, ironing, sewing on buttons and darning my husbands socks..HAHAHA, NOT!!!! Really, I sat on the couch and whined on the phone like a big baby about not eating or drinking. I was obsessed..Eventually, I did shower and yes, I may have licked my face a few times for a few drops of water.
The last straw came when, Phoebe and Jay started snacking. I lied to them and said I needed to be at the hospital early. I grabbed my newest book: Are you there, Vodka? It's me Chelsea(thanks Lisa) and left the house. I drove to the parking lot at the hospital and waited for 2 hours for my appt time. With my stomach now begging for food, I went to Registration and waited for my name to be called so I could hand over the rest of my money since they hadn't sucked me dry on Friday. While I was sitting there, patiently, a woman and her clearly ignorant husband sat next to me. No problem, UNTIL, her SWEET hubby walked away and returned with some breakfast sweet rolls. SERIOUSLY, I thought, do not eat those near me. I fear he sensed the glaring daggers in my eyes and ate his big, sweet, succulent, warm, sugar coated roll somewhere else. Wise move on his part.

Oh ya, the MRI was a not a big deal. I laid down quietly as Deede started the IV and strapped me down and eased me into the tunnel of doom. I did listen to the hits on the radio, which was completely drowned out by the jack hammer blaring in my ear. No problem though, UNTIL, Hmmm. That cool, metalic taste his my throat. I'm not going to be sick in here..Uh oh, I think I am..I quickly squeezed my button and begged for help. Deede, rushed in with a nice little blue "barf" bag and saved the day. I certainly didn't want to have to be in charge of cleaning that machine. God bless, Deede for bringing me a cool cloth and shoving me back into the machine so that she could finish getting some pretty pictures of my liver. Being a photographer, I understood the importance of just finishing a photo session. 10 minutes later and I was out of there...Aaaaah. You know what that meant??FOOD and a much needed Diet Coke.

I ran to my car,knocking over the elderly, tripping small children and drove like a crazy woman to Wendy's. Did i have money, no, but I remembered a Visa rewards card that I got for filling out my health assessment for the insurance company a month before. I whipped into drive thru and ordered a Diet Coke and A Chicken Pecan Salad...I had 30cents to spare. I'm not lying when I say, I thought I heard Angels when I took that first bite. Oh, you probably think I drove home 30 minutes before I ate. Not a chance, I pulled into a spot in front of Sherwin Williams and shoved that salad into my mouth as fast as I could shovel it. Not a pretty picture, but I just didn't care.I was now, Free and Happy.

Come to Momma, my sweet food.........

No time to even remove the bracelets..

The lesson of this day, never schedule your own appts while under the influence of mind altering meds, never schedule a fasting appt after 9:00 in the morning and NEVER, EVER eat food in front of people wearing a hospital bracelet while sitting at registration. That's my story..

Hello, Sunday

2011-08-21T07:29:00.000-07:00

Sunday, the day full of so much: a day of rest, a day dedicated to family, a day dedicated to God, a day to renew our bodies, a day before school starts.(Sorry, I couldn't resist that last one). I sit here on the couch, the house is quiet. The dog and I are just hanging out together and I have been reflecting on this past week.

A week ago I was full of fear and and shock, Today, I am at peace..That is the peace that comes with God's grace and the knowledge..A dear friend of mine, suggested I call the Livestrong Foundation and talk to them. I did, those people set me up with a sweet, compassionate lady named, Sharon. An P.A. with extensive knowledge in the different types of Pancreatic cancers. She helped me to understand that there are more than one type of cancer, and IF I have this certain type, it is not a death sentence. She helped to calm my fears and gave me hope and power..The saying," There is Power in Knowledge"is so true. Thank you, Sue and Sharon for those words. Needless to say, I am now a Livestrong supporter, and I am grateful..

This past week, I also learned that I have an incredible support team of friends and family that helped to lift me up these past days. Having one of my sisters drop everything and fly up and be with me was so touching. Kelly went with me to my appts and held my hand, asked the questions I forgot to ask, fed my kids, washed my dog, did my laundry, and even drank some of the nasty prep med for me. YUCK, now that my friends, is dedication. The calls, the letters and the messages from everyone has been beyond humbling. THANK YOU, thank you..

Now, on to the news, After having a tube put down my throat and one up( well never mind, Ibet you get the idea there), my colon was free of any cancer which is great news, Although the Dr said it was the longest intestine he had ever seen in 30 years of work, Figures, I have itty, bitty, short legs and a super long intestine, is there no justice:)? The blood work came back which said the liver looked just fine, more great news..This week is an MRI which will check out the innards( I like that word) to get a better picture of things. I'm hoping they will take a look and say,"Hey old lady, what are you doing here? There isn't a damn thing wrong with you. Now, get outta here before we call security"...Geesh, some people can get so huffy.

Well, for now that's all I got. Thanks for listening to me babble on..Hope you have a great Sunday. Remember one thing, :"bottoms up" doesn't always mean drink up. Eeeewwwwwwww.....

The Adventure Begins

2011-08-16T05:33:00.000-07:00

Amazing how three words can change your life. I love you~makes you all giddy inside, You are Pregnant~A life changing joy, It's a Girl~ dreams of dresses, dancing and weddings fill the mind.Sometimes, three words can be so shocking it is mind boggling, My three words came Friday, You have cancer.

After the initial shock, tears and terror of those words comes more fear. Fear for yourself, NO. Fear for the pain, burden and shock that hits your husband, parents, children and friends. Seeing hurt in their eyes is more painful than any diagnosis the Dr can give. So more than ever, it is then that you pick yourself up and do everything in your power to make sure these incredible people in your life are never hurt again.

So, the adventure begins.....For a little while, I plan to use my blog as a little journal of this little bend in the road. I know God has a plan and I am up for the challenge.

Early To Rise....

2011-07-06T19:53:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons why I go to sleep around midnight and get up very early most mornings. Here are a few of the main reasons.

The hubby and dog are fast asleep in my room. You can hear the soft sound of snoring coming from the center of the room. You can see I desperately need a dust ruffle and some pictures above the bed, but that's another story for another post.

Here we have three children sleeping in one room. The little guy up top lost a molar and is waiting for some loot from the tooth fairy. I suspect he doesn't have that many more teeth to lose. On the bottom bunk there is the oldest boy wrapped like a mummy and I am certain he isn't going to lose anymore teeth(well at least not on his own). On the floor you will notice another child, this child has been here since school got out for summer a month ago. She does have her own bed with her little sister, but she prefers the boys room. Hmm, I told that child she needed to sleep in her own bed!! (Also I am happy to report this room is in the process of a complete overhaul which will include a new mattress that actually fits the bottom bunk).

This is the only person in the house with her own room. It must be nice:) She is a neat freak and has quite a flair for decorating. She must get that from her G.G.

This is the little girls room. Only one little girl is this room today. That other little one, Goldilocks is in with the boys as you recall. Now that this child has new blinds in her room she sleeps until at least 8 am. Aaaah, I love blinds. Why did I wait for 15 years to buy some for this room?????

As you can see from the above images, this is my time of day for peace and quiet. I get to enjoy this special me time with a diet coke, an english muffin with peanut butter and I read the news. I even take this time to think about how much I love my sleeping, quiet(except for the one that snores), angelic, precious, gifts from God. I do love this time of reflection..Aaaah, no stress. A new day for birds to sing, the sun to shine, oh sorry I got off track in my own little zen time.

LATER THIS DAY!!

I looked into my room where the young one likes to hang with her blankie and bunny and watch cartoons. This day I discovered that this kid's got talent. She was carefully balancing my beautiful basket weave plate on the bottom of her foot. Helllo!!!! If she can spin a plate on her head at the same time I am calling Simon Cowell and putting her on t.v.

Happy 4th of July...

2011-07-04T10:05:00.000-07:00

I wanted to say I hope your day is full of fun, family, fireworks, great food, and we all remember why we celebrate this day. So many people forget how lucky we are to be a free country. So while we are watching fireworks in our red, white and blue lets try and remember what those colors mean to us all.

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." (Since this is not TV, I will NOT be removing GOD from the pledge).

Hugs to all..

Kids, kids everywhere, but not a shoe to be found....

2011-06-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

I love the way they snuggle together in the morning..Blankies, piggy, bunny, jammies and of course, the all important DS. It wouldn't normal if someone didn't have some sort of gadget in their hand.

With six kids, we have approximately 2,321 sippy cups in this house. Sad part is, that this sippy cup is only acceptable one by the Miss Priss. If this sippy cup is soooo valuable, why is it that she leaves is everywhere?

I find thing lying around everywhere. Do you see a theme developing here? I can't tell you how many times a day I am searching the house(which isn't that BIG) looking for the missing shoe(Not to mention my hubby's shoes:) I am always amazed where the missing shoe turns up: a toy box, under the dog's feeding tray, under a bed, in the play fort,in the pantry, BUT almost never in the closet.

They even play outdoors, and I can guarantee you when this child comes in later he will have left at least several items outdoors. When I mow the lawn, I find: forks, towels, bowls, the missing shoe(that has since been replaced with a new pair), sippy cups and yet he bring his bike into the house.
Am I the only one that is confused here? In spite of the crazy, I love it!!!

Pablo, The Land Shark

2011-06-23T06:52:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when we refuse to pay for a pest control service..

Just Another Day At the Zoo

2011-06-22T12:42:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a few images I took of some of my kiddos yesterday. They are all a bunch of nuts and full of more energy that the Energizer Bunny. I hope you enjoy.

They use the computer to watch TV.

They hug their daddy. Some of my poor children have mini me growths on their backs..It's so sad..

They take turns torturing each other. They even laugh during these sessions.

Sometimes it's necessary for them to RUNNNNNNN.

They like to stand at the top of the stairs and tease their mommy. Sometimes their mommy runs upstairs and tortures them for fun. It runs in the family.

Some of my CRAZY kids play with little Shark finger puppets..That big kid may never be able to leave home. If he did, who would pretend to be Pablo the Shark.

They show the camera their toys, UP CLOSE. Okay, too close.

They even listen to music on the computer.

They frighten the other children with scary masks.

They break the rules and eat messy food outside of the kitchen. Then, they smile because they know mom has the camera and can't do anything about it..

They have friends over. They play Beyblades and eat all the snacks in the house. After all the food is gone, the friends suddenly want to go home. Hmmm, is there a connection?????

They walk around the kitchen with dazed looks on their faces.

Well, there it is. I hope you haven't been too traumatized by these images. I'm afraid I will be forced to post more images of these people again, VERY soon.

A hundred hearts would be too few To carry all my love for you. ~Author Unknown

2011-06-19T05:36:00.001-07:00

A hundred hearts would be too few To carry all my love for you. ~Author Unknown, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Oh how I love these Peonies..I wait a whole year to have these in my home. I scour the stores starting in May to see if they have arrived and shop weekly until they appear.This year is no exception to the rule. In fact, I plan to return today to by another bouquet.

It's important to surround yourself with things that bring you joy and happiness, even just a flower or two.

Abandoned

2011-06-17T08:35:00.000-07:00

Oh dear Blog,
I am so sorry I have neglected you for so long. You are my first true love, my saving grace, my first blog baby. Life has been busy, but that is no excuse for the neglect. I promise I am going to give you a face lift and bring you back to life..I just need a little more time to give you the love you deserve..

Your Blog Momma

STOP!!!!

2010-06-05T17:06:00.001-07:00

STOP!!!!, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Today, I am posting the light that almost saw my last breath.. This morning at 7:00am I was sitting at this light waiting for the light to turn green. The light turned green, but I hesitated for a few seconds. Thank you God! As I was waiting to see if the traffic was truly clear a large white pickup truck ran the red light going at least 60mph. He was reading a paper, and never looked up even though I was blowing my horn. He would have hit my driver's side door and possibly killed me. Did he realize that my 6 children would be left without a mother, my husband without a wife. Did he care that his stupidity could have killed him also?

PLEASE, always wait before you go when the light turns green. This is a lesson I will be trying to instill in my children, I am so thankful it was me this morning and not one of my children driving..

Collecting Bamboo from the neighbor's yard, Shhh.

2010-05-29T07:45:00.001-07:00

Collecting Bamboo from the neighbor's yard, Shhh., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Caroline and I spent an hour or so hanging out together last night. We searched for 4 leaf clovers, tried to hand feed a bunny and collected bamboo from the neighbor's yard. Lots of fun for us both.

I was amazed when I saw these pictures at the young lady that emerged from these images, when did this happen?? I guess she is no longer my little girl, but now she is my big girl..

2010-05-29T07:41:00.001-07:00

IMG_4266, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

She had her eye on this bunny she was convinced she could feed. Well, as you can imagine no bunny was hand fed. Caroline did have fun watching the bunny play and eat grass. She is my Mother of Nature girl..

Smiles all around..

2010-05-29T07:39:00.001-07:00

Smiles all around.., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

All smiles and sunshine in this shot.. Sunset just creates such beautiful light..

Coco 5 Days New

2010-05-25T14:00:00.001-07:00

Coco, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Here is a little one that I had the pleasure of photographing. She was 5 days old and full of spunk. This sweetheart decided she wasn't going to have her picture taken, but 5 hours into her session she gave up for a few shots. Needless to say, I walked away tired and she left with a well fought victory.

I learned some important lessons this day:
1. The baby is in control
2. Always remember to bring the camera
3. A baby can poo more than 30 X in a 5 hour period
4. Baby poo does not smell good
5. Keep a sense of humor no matter what
6. 5 day old baby's can flip you the bird(she did).
7. I still love this job, no matter what
8. The baby is in control

Thank you so much, Coco for the life lessons. You are a master teacher and one gorgeous little girl.

Coco

2010-05-25T13:52:00.001-07:00

Coco, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

These beautiful eyes wide open and this little one was ready for pictures.

Last One.

2010-05-25T13:51:00.001-07:00

Last One., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Two crazed bath maniacs...

2010-05-19T10:52:00.001-07:00

Two crazed bath maniacs..., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

These two have not taken a bath together for months, I was shocked to see how much they look alike and how similar they are in size. I guess 5 years difference does not mean much.

I am always shocked by how much all the kids have grown in a year. One minute they are little babies and before you know it, they are men and women. If only time would slow down to the pace that is good for me. Yet, there are days when I feel the need to fast forward to bedtime in a need for quiet. When they are snuggled in their beds they all look like angels, no matter whether the child is 19 or 2..

For today I am content just to take each moment as it comes. However, when the kids get home from school I reserve the right to change my mind. :):)

Safe, In Mommy's Hands

2010-05-17T12:09:00.001-07:00

Safe, In Mommy's Hands, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I had the incredible pleasure of shooting with my friend again. We spent 4 hours posing, shooting, calming, feeding and loving this little guy, Hudson. He was one of the cutest little babies and a pure joy.

I LOVE this job. There is no other job I would rather do in the world besides love on my own kids, but on the days I am blessed to shoot a newborn I am in Heaven.

Hedgehog baby

2010-05-17T12:05:00.001-07:00

Hedgehog baby, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

He looked good in every color and posed like a trooper. He did have an elusive smile. He smiled the second Tina and I took the camera away,:stinker.

Hudson w/daddy

2010-05-17T12:04:00.001-07:00

Hudson w/daddy, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

His eyes finally opened near the end of the 4 hour session.

Little Elephants in A Row.

2010-05-17T12:02:00.001-07:00

Little Elephants in A Row., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

His nursery was done in Elephants and these beautiful colors. I got lucky when I picked these props for his session.

Hudson

2010-05-17T12:01:00.001-07:00

Hudson, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Another shot from this handsome little guy.Thanks Hudson for being soooo good and sleepy.

Flower Girl 103/365

2010-05-12T10:43:00.001-07:00

Flower Girl 103/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I have been waiting for weeks for the wildflowers near our home to bloom. Finally, they were ready to shoot. I love Spring..

Everyone Loves A Quiet Place To Read.

2010-05-12T10:42:00.001-07:00

Everyone Loves A Quiet Place To Read., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Just another shot from our time with the wildflower garden..

Hello Newman!! 102/365

2010-05-11T09:02:00.001-07:00

Hello Newman!! 102/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

It's official, I am finally a newborn photographer. I am proud to show my image from my first newborn shooot. With two more newbies to come..
Please meet: NEWMAN. Newman is a baby cardinal that was hatched in the rosebush in my yard. I am so proud and haapy to have this little guy around..sniff, sniff.
No gifts or flowers please!!!

Happy Mother's Day..101/365

2010-05-08T21:56:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day..101/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

To all you mommy's out there, I hope you have a very blessed mother's day

Senior sessions 100/365

2010-05-07T08:40:00.001-07:00

laneybw, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

Okay, so I have been so busy taking senior pictures. Not really my cup of tea, but a chance to get more practice. I was blessed to work with some incredible seniors the past few weeks and they are a lot easier than little kiddos.
I am learning that the processing is a LOT of work, but I am getting there slowly but surely..I realize now though that this is definitely what I LOVE to do. Besides being a mom, nothing else brings me more joy and pleasure than shooting pictures. I could do it all day long and can't wait to pick up my camera again. I am also realizing I LOVE the newbies, they are a bit more time consuming, but there is no greater joy.
I promise not to keep ignoring the blog, but it may be a few more days before I catch up again. Between photo shoots, chicken pox and the end of the year duties for school things have been busy.
hugs to all and God bless!!

A handsome guy here and there.

2010-05-07T08:33:00.001-07:00

IMG_2859rw, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

R

2010-05-07T08:32:00.003-07:00

R session, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

Kenzie

2010-05-07T08:32:00.001-07:00

Kenzie, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

So many beautiful girls to photograph..

K

2010-05-07T08:31:00.001-07:00

K b/w, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

Cowgirl

2010-05-07T08:30:00.001-07:00

Cowgirl, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6 (soooo far behind!!).

Bench Baby 99/365

2010-05-05T08:44:00.001-07:00

Bench Baby 99/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Caught this little shot as she was resting for a minute on the bench looking at the birds in the tree last night. I love this little stinker butt. She didn't go to bed until after 11:00 last night. I swear any nap during the day spells doom and gloom for bedtime..Any suggestions besides the obvious. The preschool makes them nap, but I am tired by 10:00 and I am ready for mom time. Ugh.

Hello Mr Crane...98/365

2010-05-04T20:14:00.001-07:00

Hello Mr Crane...98/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Just a little fellow I saw on my nightly walk with my neighbor tonight. He was just hanging out in the creek. I love the evenings, the light is so beautiful and the breeze is so inviting.

I love finding beautiful wildlife on my walks, except when the wildlife is a snake. UGH...Those buggers make me run screaming like a little sissy. This little guy was just my speed.

Does Anyone Remember Tammy Faye? 97/365

2010-05-01T19:28:00.001-07:00

Does Anyone Remember Tammy Faye? 97/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Well, I do and I think Phoebe did a great job capturing her look. Make a note: Keep makeup up higher!!!

This little one came down with the chicken pox a few days ago. So much for the vaccine. Everyone of my kids that had the shot has gotten the pox. I guess now we are done with this annoying disease. Okay, well may not for a few more days.

Fan Girl 96/365

2010-04-28T11:47:00.001-07:00

Fan Girl 96/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Took some shots in the fading blue bonnets last night. Here is one of them..I think all the beautiful poppies will be out in another week or so.

Fence shot in the bluebonnets

2010-04-28T11:46:00.001-07:00

Fence shot in the bluebonnets, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I love her new haircut and her sweet little expressions.

Avery 9 months 94/365

2010-04-27T20:14:00.001-07:00

Avery 9 months 94/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

This is the first newborn I ever had the pleasure of photographing..She is still just as beautiful as she was 9 months ago.

vintage edit

2010-04-27T20:13:00.005-07:00

vintage edit, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Sonny

2010-04-27T20:13:00.003-07:00

Sonny Part 2, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Jump for Senior Sessions.... 95/365

2010-04-27T20:13:00.001-07:00

Jump..., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I had a great opportunity to do a really cool senior session with this guy, Sonny. I have known Sonny since he was in first grade. One great kid and one good looking senior with a great family...

Blowing in the Wind.. 93/365

2010-04-24T20:33:00.001-07:00

Blowing in the Wind.. 93/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

The blue bonnets are so beautiful this time of year. I find it difficult to resist shooting them over and over. The colors are so lovely against the green grass that they draw me in everytime I pass by them. It makes my walks even more enjoyable..
In a few weeks all the poppies and blackeyed susans will also be in the fields..I am so excited, such a gorgeous time of year

Times are Tough..Times are Blessed..92/365

2010-04-23T22:02:00.001-07:00

Times are Tough..Times are Blessed..92/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I apologize for being so out of touch, but I just can't keep up right now. Love you all, and I will get back on track very soon!!

Gig Em, Aggies... 91/365

2010-04-19T20:50:00.001-07:00

Gig Em, Aggies... 91/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Ring day ceremony..Can I get a Whoop, Whoop...My baby graduates this December..I am sooo proud of all her hard work and commitment..

On the Road ~ Fence Friday 90/365

2010-04-16T22:46:00.001-07:00

On the Road ~ Fence Friday 90/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

On the road today to visit Katy. She gets her class ring today and it's a big event at her school. Mike and I are making the 4 hour drive down and back, I didn't want to miss this special day for anything..
I can't believe she will graduate with her Bachelor's degree in December..I am just so proud of her and all her hard work..Next, graduate school for her and college for Jay. Wow, times flies and kids grow up before you know it.
Take Care and have a blessed day and weekend..

Sometimes Love Finds You! 89/365

2010-04-15T09:31:00.001-07:00

Sometimes Love Finds You! 89/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I was looking in the mirror in the dining room and saw the reflection of this heart leaf in the bush out front. It was darker red than the other leaves, I knew it was meant to be found..I love it when Love shows up in nature.
I hope LOVE finds you today..

Miss V Gives Me "The Look".

2010-04-14T14:58:00.001-07:00

Miss V Gives Me "The Look"., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

I had another wonderful opportunity to go on a session with my friend. What was supposed to be a forty minute shoot turned into a good 3 hours. Miss V was teething and full of lots of tears..
I love this shot because I think it captured her real emotions of how she felt about being photographed this day. Either way, she was beautiful as was her wonderful family. I know I truly had a blast and it was one of the best shoots to date..

Mommy and Baby V

2010-04-14T14:55:00.001-07:00

Mommy and Baby V, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

This is one of my faves from the shoot. I love the way mom is looking at the baby. Little V was so content leaning on mom's knees.

Baby V family

2010-04-14T14:53:00.001-07:00

Baby V family, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Mom and Dad were wonderful during this very LONG session..Miss V was not too interested in having her picture taken, but we managed to catch a few of her..

Red Wagon

2010-04-14T14:52:00.001-07:00

Red Wagon, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Another one of the images of this sweet little muffin.

Potty Training and Washing Our Own Hands Bench Monday

2010-04-12T08:45:00.001-07:00

Potty Training and Washing Our Own Hands Bench Monday, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

We are in the potty training stage..Thank Goodness, I have had kids in diapers or pull ups consistenly for almost 20 years..I am soo excited, I may not have to wipe any more bums, FINALLY. I hope Huggies and the the cloth diapers companies don't go out of business now!!

I admit it, I miss the cloth diapers. They were so cute on the little baby bums. They also smelled so fresh after they were laundered. Phoebe got big so fast I had to switch her to Huggies a year ago. Soon, she will be wearing Princess panties and wiping her own bum.Aaaahhh..

The First Rose 88/365

2010-04-11T07:33:00.001-07:00

The First Rose 88/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Freshly picked by this child, I assume. Oh well, there will be many more to come this season..This is the face she gave me when I asked her if she picked Mommy's rose. Clearly the answer is, Yes!! But who could get mad at that face?
I wait every year for my Lilies to bloom, they are such a beautiful pink color. Well, earlier this month someone smashed the flowers, but I still hold out hope they may still bloom. If not, I will wait a whole year to see if they stand a chance next year.
Maybe I will grow some cactus plants in the yard. I wonder if the kids would be smart enough to keep their little fingers off. Hmmm, an idea I should seriously consider.

She's a Real Swinger 87/365

2010-04-09T20:36:00.001-07:00

She's a Real Swinger 87/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Yep, this 14 year old will swing until she gets blisters. She has enjoyed swinging since she was a newborn, one of the only kids in the gaggle of little ones that loved the swing. I guess her affection for this continues even today. She likes to swing into the Crepe Myrtle tree to see if she can touch the leaves. Scares me to death. Darn kids!!!

"Gee, Thanks Guys For Letting Me Take Your Picture". 86/365

2010-04-08T13:33:00.001-07:00

"Gee, Thanks Guys For Letting Me Take Your Picture"., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

This is why you see so few pictures of my big kids. I try to take a picture and this is what I get every time. Oh well, pay back boys! Boys are such goofballs, it is difficult to see them as serious business professionals one day..Would you hire either one of these guys to do your surgery, or do you taxes, or sell you a house? Not me..Now, I can see them putting a whoopie cushion on grandmas chair, juggling for money in the streets or maybe, selling me a lemon at the used car lot..LOL.

All kidding aside, I love my Dorks! Life would be awfully boring without them..

I Heart You 85/365

2010-04-08T04:38:00.001-07:00

I Heart You 85/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

I guess it was meant to be, the writing is on the rail..

My New Book 84/365

2010-04-07T17:47:00.001-07:00

My New Book 84/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Step One: Spot neat little tendril.
Step Two: Grab vine to steady the plant.
Step Three: Take picture.

Any Questions?
Did you know that tendrils are on poison ivy plants? I didn't.. Go ahead and laugh, I deserve it. I blame one of my flickr friends for her beautiful shot of a tendril that inspired me to seek one out. :)

Curly Q ~ 83/365

2010-04-06T20:04:00.001-07:00

Curly Q ~ 83/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

No, I did not put the curl in the center of her forehead. This is all natural, Baby!!

Vintage Smile 82/365

2010-04-05T20:46:00.001-07:00

Vintage Smile 82/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Today was a session of just Phoebe and my vintage pieces..I have been wanting to get some shots on the tracks with an old time feel. I have a shot of all my kids with a vintage flair, so today was Phebe's turn.
I am not too sure I could have gotten this shot without my friend dropping things on my head to get the little miss to smile. Thanks so much to Bonnie for showing up unexpectanly to see how things were going..

Vintage case

2010-04-05T20:41:00.001-07:00

IMG_9431, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

This is our vintage suitcase shot..Phoebe was not in any real mood for this, but we did our best.

Vintage bed

2010-04-05T20:40:00.001-07:00

IMG_9466, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Just another vintage shot of Phoebe and her Bunny. I really felt this shot was similar to those in the early 1900's.

Happy Easter 81/365

2010-04-04T19:28:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter 81/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

Just taking a minute to show you how excited our family was about Easter..We had a tongue wagging good time. I hope you all had a wonderful Christ filled Easter. Also, lots of fun with the candy crazed Bunny.

Our annual Easter egg hunt was a little different this year, due to poor weather conditions we had it on the first floor of the house..It was a fun filled, loud, funny race to the money filled eggs. A good time was had by all. Not to mention a nice little loot for each little hunter.

Gotta keep it short tonight. Kids to get to bed and a house to pick up before I go to bed. Take Care and sweet dreams to all.

Looking Back 80/365

2010-04-01T19:22:00.001-07:00

Looking Back 80/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6(on and off for a while).

It was a great eve for a walk to the park. Unfortunately, I was only able to get the little girls to go, but we had quite a good time together. We walked and stopped many times to look at treasures along the way. They found leaves, flowers, weeds, fossils in the sidewalk, a birds nest and lots of friendly dogs. Our normal 15 minute walk took about 30 minutes, but well worth the extra time.

Once we arrived at the park, it was almost anticlimatic after our journey to get there. What mattered the most was we had a great time and created a few more memories.

The Strange Habits of A Naked Donut Eating Two Year Old ~ Bench Monday 79/365

2010-03-29T05:53:00.001-07:00

The Strange Habits of A Naked Donut Eating Two Year Old ~ Bench Monday 79/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I had to post the whole set...I spied this strange activity after returning from the laundry room.
1.naked, dress on the floor, water running?
2.rinsing the donette, Why?
3.licking the donette and eating it. Weird
4.calling her name and getting caught with her left hand in the Donette bag.

I may be her mother, but this is one strange kid.
Happy Bench Monday

Jay's 18 today. 78/365

2010-03-28T07:44:00.001-07:00

Jay's 18 today. 78/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Happy Birthday Jefferson. Today my sweet, handsome, funny, smart, goofy son is 18. Sounds stupid, but it is making cry like a baby to even write this today.
18 years and two months ago my hubby and I got the call that a baby was coming in March did we want to adopt it. We said we really wanted a boy, but the sex was unknown. We called back and said yes, either way our family would be complete(hahahahaha). One week later we found out we were going to have a boy. Yippee.
March 27th, I told my hubby I had a feeling the baby would come early so I drove down to Clearwater with my little girl, Katy and waited. Now, mind you we still had one more home study to be completed that day, so Mike stayed behind for that. The next day the beeper went off and I found out our son was on his way. I went to the hospital and waited, nervous and unsure of being in the room as this other person was giving birth to my son. She encouraged me to stay and watch. I did.. In the middle of the Monster truck ralley on tv, my son was born. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It is the only birth I have ever witnessed and it still makes me cry.My hubby arrived about a 1/2 hour later, he missed it. I knew the little feeling to get there early was correct.

The next day at 10:00 am with clamp still attached they said here he is, take him home. WHAT? We didn't even have an outfit or the carseat. Mike drove to Walmart(the only store open on a Sunday morning) and bought a 3-6 month outfit(which was HUGE) and we turned Katy's carseat around and took our baby home.
Thanks for understanding my rambling. I love this guy so much, he is a complete joy and blessing and one of the smartest guys I know. Happy birthday Jay.

Fresh Air... 77/365

2010-03-27T18:36:00.001-07:00

Fresh Air... 77/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Today, I felt like a new person. 100% recovery baby, and so I went out for a walk by myself and just relaxed. Pain at the minimum. Okay, later today I was pooped, but still worth the walk..
The weather was divine, mid 60's and sunny. A dream come true,surely Spring is just around the corner.Yay, for warm weather and flowers, and green grass.

Pinkalicious

2010-03-27T18:34:00.001-07:00

Pinkalicious, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I little beauty I found on my walk. Every time I see pink, I think of this cute book PINKALICIOUS that a sweet friend Laura gave the girls, Phoebe makes me read it every night and every day. I think I dream in pink now.

"I See You, So Stop Taking My Picture Lady".

2010-03-27T18:33:00.001-07:00

"I See You, So Stop Taking My Picture Lady"., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

That's what it sounded like to me. I guess everyone you see on a walk isn't really interested in talking or having a picture taken. Who knew? Either way, I thought he or she was a real cutie pie

A Day to Rest and Recover 76/365

2010-03-26T19:52:00.001-07:00

A Day to Rest and Recover 76/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I am feeling great tonight and thankful today is over. I had forgotten how much anethesia made me sick. I am such a wimp. I got the best care today from Michael and the kids. Phoebe played the role of mommy and even shared a sticky, wet, nasty lollipop with me. Ugh. It would have hurt her feelings not to try it. Caroline made me a picture of and angel, hmmm. I admit it, I'm a little nervous..lol. Had a blast talking to Katy, she is the best for phone conversation..

I do have news that requires praise and a prayer. My neice Karsten has been diagnosed with a growth in her ear. The praise is that it does not extend beyond the ear and tumors in the ear don't usually spread. Amen. Pray for her surgery and the hope that her hearing loss will be restored. I also ask for prayer for Mike, he is looking at a possible contract after over a year without even a nibble of a job. Thanks so much ..

Okay, I am heading up to bed. Sorry for the babbling, I will be more clear headed tomorrow..hugs

"All In All, It's Just Another Brick In The Wall" 75/365.

2010-03-25T18:54:00.001-07:00

"All In All, It's Just Another Brick In The Wall" 75/365., originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

This song popped in my head when I looked at my photo.
Bringin' back the 80's

This is a desperate attempt at any kind of shot today. You would think with Phoebe at preschool today I would have tons of time. If only that were true. I guess I could have put off grocery shopping and cleaning the kitchen. The problem was, the cupboards were bare and the ants were trying to take over the counters. I felt I had no choice but to wage an all out assault on the little buggers. They were running onto the counter as fast as I was killing them ..I finally got the glass cleaner and just sat by spraying every one of those ants. I even found myself threatening them verbally. I do think I won this battle for today. No doubt, tonight they will wage a new war, but I will be waiting with my spray and a roll of paper towels..

Well, I need to get some sleep, war is never easy. I am sure the ants are waiting for me to show weakness, so rest is essential.
love to all, please pray for me on my mission.

Happy Birthday Em...74/365

2010-03-24T14:38:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Em...74/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Today is Em's 14th birthday. This little angel gave me two months notice to prepare for her birth. She came almost 3 weeks early and I barely had time to throw my clothes in a suitcase to get to the airport to see her that day. When I arrived she was all wrapped up in a pink blanket(she still has it in her bed today). She was soooo tiny and perfect. She had tiniest little toes and fingers. I was in love.

I brought her home to my in- laws at 2 days old. The night I brought Em home I felt sick and was forced to let my in laws care for my new baby that night. I cried all night. Luckily it was exhaustion and not the flu so I was able to hold her that next day.

Emily was the mostly colicky baby and only wanted her mommy. Today she is 14 and I am hard pressed to get her to sit next to me. As a mom with older kids, I realize this to shall pass. Emily is very beautiful, intelligent, and extremely athletic. She is also the fastest talker in the West. It's a gift.:)

Finally, I just want to add that I love this girl so much and I am so proud of her.Happy Birthday Emmie.

We Must Cross The Bridge To Get Home 73/365

2010-03-23T20:10:00.001-07:00

We Must Cross The Bridge To Get Home 73/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

This is for the Blur Project, through Parallel Visions.. I cross the bridge every time I pick up the kids from school. Today was such a gorgeous day, I was able to walk Caroline home from school. I hope this is the beginning of our warm weather.

Tonight has been hectic with the kids. I have been trying for two hours to get kids to bed and still no one is settled down. I may actually lose my mind tonight. Needless to say, I need to go. My bath I have drawn will have to wait, bedtime for mommy will have to wait, putting the laundry up will have to wait, but by golly, the blog waits for no one.
:)

Two days ago... 72/365

2010-03-21T17:19:00.001-07:00

Anatomy of a Twirl, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Just had to show you the difference a few days makes in our weather here.

Lovin the Snow...The First Day of Spring 71/365

2010-03-21T17:16:00.001-07:00

Lovin the Snow 71/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

for about 5 minutes, then it was all tears for this little one. I guess she is sick of the snow, until next winter. At least I got off a few shots early this morning before the crying started.
Nice way to start the first day of Spring. We had record setting snow today..The forecast was for a possible 1 inch accumulation over night. Well, we got 6 inches and boy was it beautiful. Everyone enjoyed it for a last hoorah.

2010-03-21T17:11:00.001-07:00

The First Day of Spring 2010, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Even the dog had fun today. I caught him with his paws on the window sill looking out at the snow. I was not fast enough to catch the shot, but it was sooo cute.

The minute I let him out he was off like a rocket, running, jumping and rolling in the white fluff. Okay, he also marked his area, "Please, kids do not eat the yellow snow". Just a precautionary measure need to prevent, well, you get the idea..

End of the Twirl 70/365

2010-03-19T14:04:00.001-07:00

End of the Twirl 70/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Every dreess this child wears must endure the twirl test..If it does not twirl it is rejected and sent to dress heaven..This dress had awesome twirl, we wil be keeping this one in the closet..

A New Day 69/365

2010-03-19T09:43:00.001-07:00

A New Day 69/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Another day, another sign of spring.. I am happy to report that it was a fabulous week for the family..Sure, we started with me starting a little fire, but there were weeds in that area that I had to kill. So it turned out for the best.
The weather was fabulous, which meant lots of outdoor time for me and the kids. We built forts in the house, the kids made a teepee out of old lumber, we played softball, we took pictures, we looked at the stars at night, the kids stayed up way TOO LATE, they also slewpt in way too late, we played on the swingset, we ate some yummy pizzas and we gpt tp see Katy for a few days. All in all it was a fantastic week.
I am happy to see Spring break come to a close, mainly so I can get the house put back in order and do about 20 loads of laundry. Also, I am exhausted from living in my kitchen cooking 200 meals for 7 different tastes..
Now, the countdown begins for Summer break..Hopefully, it will involve a much needed trip to visit family in Florida. Aaaahhh. just thinking of the beach makes me feel so relaxed and happy.

Spring Is In The Air...68/365

2010-03-18T17:29:00.001-07:00

Spring Is In The Air...68/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I wanted this shot so much today, that I walked 2 1/2 miles to find this group of trees. I loved the bright colors and beautiful blossoms. It may sound silly, but I felt so fulfilled because I finally got this shot. I missed it last year because I waited too long, and today was such a gorgeous day. I grabbed the camera and just went walking.

I love to hear and see all the birds and animals when I go walking..Okay, except for the Tarantula that I saw on my walk last year. Truth be told, I was screaming and jumping up and down like a crazy lady. So embarrassing. Hopefully, I will show a little more grace if it happens again. Who knows?

Just Us 67/365

2010-03-18T09:50:00.001-07:00

Just Us 67/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Nothing much. Just a shot of us before we went in the house for the night. The warm weather makes for more outside time, which makes mommy very happy. I love to play with the kids in the yard and push them on the swing set.. They love to play up in the fort and eat dinner and snacks up there..I love Spring.

Thanks for the Memories and Lies 66/365

2010-03-17T19:48:00.001-07:00

Thanks for the Memories and Lies 66/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6~ behind, but catching up..slowly....

Too long and personal of a story to go into. I will say these are for my dr and his staff for 15 years of tender loving care and for making me smile every time I leave their office. This is also a thank you for telling me I looked in great shape, even though I feel differently.

I also want to thank them for my quickie procedure that will make me feel like a new woman next week.. Although they will never see this, I still felt compelled to say thanks...

My Fun Sunday...FIRE!!! 65/365

2010-03-14T20:31:00.001-07:00

My Fun Sunday...FIRE!!! 65/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Okay, so I learned some very important lessons today. Being a freak about getting the lawn in shape, I decided it was a beautiful day to mow, edge and clean up the yard. I mowed,no problem.. I weed wacked, no problem.. I edged the neighbors yard and then my own. That is where the problem started. I was edging, Caroline was sweeping and suddenly she taps me, eyes as big as saucers. I think there must be a snake or something, then I see her mouth saying FIRE!!!!

Guess what, I did not have a in the front yard? A HOSE!!! The fire is growing and I run in the house looking for the phone to call 911 if necessary. Fire growing, a very nice man stopped and tried to help, but still no hose.. My brilliant daughter tried beating it out with a wet towel which really helped to slow it down, but it still grew. At last, my neighbor across the street runs over with a hose and guess what, he helps to spray down the fire as the fire dept arrives to see us extinguishing the blaze.

Thanks to my 7 year old, 19 year old and some great people the fire did not reach the house. Needless to say, I did NOT continue to edge the yard. Too much excitement for one day.
Lessons learned:
1. put a hose on the spicket out front.
2. do not use edger unless the grass is moist.
3. Always have a lookout person to watch for fires
4. do not use my tennis shoes to stomp out a fire, they melt on the sole.
5. wear makeup and a bra the next time I mow the lawn in case HOT firemen have to come to my rescue again.

So that was my quiet Sunday afternoon. How was your day?

The Sunny Side of Life 64/365

2010-03-10T22:00:00.001-08:00

The Sunny Side of Life 64/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Trying to catch up. It's almost midnight and I am headed off to bed, but I wanted to post my images today. Tomorrow is clean like a crazy woman day.. nighty night.

BTW. Meme, I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday..I love you and adore you..Thanks for being a great mother in law and a wonderful friend...kiss kiss.

Daffodils and Daisies 63/365

2010-03-10T19:55:00.001-08:00

Daffodils and Daisies, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Finally, some beautiful weather here..It was in the low 70's today, so I walked home from school with the kids. Caroline and Phoebe had a blast picking wild daffodils and weeds. I am afraid you will see a few more tomorrow.

The kids start spring break on Friday so I need to hurry and get the house cleaned from top to bottom..The poor darlings need something to do while they are home on vacation and what is more fun than wrecking the house.lol. I don't want the little dears to be bored. Maybe I will throw in a little yard work and car washing. I may even take some to the ice cream shop(okay, this is more for me than them).Other than that my needs are small.

I am actually hoping to sleep in past 7:00 am on day.. "Oh, please, please let Phoebe sleep in at least one day". With some sleep and some beautiful weather this could turn into a really great week. With the opposite, I could be driven to the nut house. Stay tuned!!

Miss Sleepy Sarah

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IMG_7629a, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I had more fun than words can express taking these images. It was truly a dream come true for me. I was so blessed to work with a friend and get the opportunity to take these images. I can't wait to do another shoot. It sure did confirm my desire to pursue photography.
This little gal was an angel and her mom and dad were awesome about this shoot taking around 4 hours. I got to enjoy the day with this great family and can't wait to see little Sarah again .

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Baby S b/w, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

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Baby S close up, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

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IMG_7546a, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

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Baby S, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Hot Pink Mini Mamma 62/365

2010-03-05T20:06:00.001-08:00

Hot Pink Mini Mamma 62/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

This girl loves her heels and her new "purple dots dress".
The shoes caused her feet to bleed, but she insisted I give her a Dora the Explorer "bandad" and she put the shoes back on. I guess a girl needs to get used to standing on 2 inch heels at some point in time, even if it means a little blood will be shed.

Somedays, I Wish I Could See What Lies Ahead. 61/365

2010-03-05T19:07:00.001-08:00

Somedays I Wish I Could See What Lies Ahead. 61/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Most days I want to take each day as it comes.There are so days when I am impatient and a worrier at times, those days I want to see the future. Hmmm, probably not a good thing.

On to other things, the 365 blog has gone out the window. Life keeps getting in the way, not to mention I feel a little self serving talking about me and my family all the time. I suppose could mix things up a little and find other things to discuss.

I would to discuss why do they make so many movies about violence and anger. I am so tired of those movies, I long for a great feel good movie. I have been hoping the movie industry would make some of my favorite books into movies: The Wedding, is an awesome book about marriage and love and the realities of being a couple. The Saving Graces is another one I would love to see on the big screen. A moving story about 4 girlfriends and their lives as individuals and as a group of friends. Finally, how about The Red Tent, an incredible book about Dinah from the bible and the relationships between the all the women..
My theory is, the movie industry caters to men, teens and children and not women. I for one, love movies about women and for women. I say bring us some good movies and slow it down with all the movies about Vampires, Blue Avatars, and Drug Lords. I don't have any interest in them now or ever.

Ugh, I'm out of breath, that was a rant. Sorry, I am back to normal now..I hope this blog finds you doing well and living in love.

xoxo

Family Room Fort 60/365

2010-03-01T15:10:00.001-08:00

Family Room Fort 60/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Just another rainy day in the big state of Texas.Once again the kids were housebound and in need of entertainment...This is so much better than television, a favorite at our house.

I can't even count the number of forts that have been built in this room over the past 14 years...I can tell you each and everyone has been unique and loved by its occupant. This one is a bit wimpy, but it served its purpose..

IMG_7299

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IMG_7299, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Isn't it fun to play in a fort when the weather is too yucky to go outside..Caroline and Phoebe sure thought so, although I had to keep rebuilding this little puppy..Phoebe did not understand that she should not pull down the blankies and Yogi would not stay away.

A Look Back~Bench Monday 59/365

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A Look Back~Bench Monday 59/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

I took this shot on the right this morning as the Bebe was watching the rain and it reminded me of a shot I caught last year. I went through the 2009 archives and found the shot on the left. It had been taken near the end of Feb last year. I am so glad she was caught in the window again this year.

Amazing how quickly the kids change in a year.. I know I am certainly growing also, out not up, but it's still growth..I guess I need to lay off the cookies, and kids left overs. I am learning that I now eat when I am stressed, so look out Jenny Craig a new spokesperson is on the way.
Hopefully, I will come up with another way to handle stress, any suggestions? I think going to Florida and relaxing at the beach and spending time with family would help. I wonder if I can get the doc to write that in a prescription? I wonder if my insurance would pay for the travel? Hello, this is medically necessary!! Some things to ponder to when I sit down to the apple tart I plan to make for dessert tonight. MMmmMMMmmmm.

"Daee's Home" 58/365

2010-02-28T06:48:00.001-08:00

"Daee's Home" 58/365, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Those are the words I heard right before Michael came through the gate. The kids and I spent most of the afternoon playing on the swingset and drawing with chalk while their daddy was gone. Michael has been home the last year since being he was laid off so Phoebe is not used to him being away.
Every year he judges the regional science fair, so he was gone the whole day but arrived home to a very happy little girl.