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May 8, 2011, 4:14 pm
Miss Celeste, originally uploaded by MrsMama.
I love the gleam in her eye here. This sweet 3 year old wasn't very sure about having her photo taken, but once I brought out the tutu, she was smitten. Comment - Like
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May 4, 2011, 5:23 pm
everything is extraordinary. ~Aaron Rose
Because I take pictures, I am constantly noticing the Light around me. Not only do I take note of it in my own surroundings, I notice it in magazine photos and on TV as well. Apparently I’m not the only one. I found this article very interesting ... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2011, 2:46 pm
This Spring I found a tutorial for some adorable sheep cupcakes. I couldn’t wait to make them for Easter! What says “Spring” more than cute little lambs?
I whipped up a batch and showed the Munchkins how to decorate the top, then I left them to it.
When I came back, I found... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2011, 6:20 pm
The kids and I built a bonfire in the backyard last night. After we cooked hot dogs and snarfed down s’mores, we licked the last of the sticky mess off of our fingers and settled back in our chairs to watch the dusky blue sky fade to twilight.
All around us we could hear night animals beginni... Comment - Like
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Apr 14, 2011, 11:59 pm
Remember this little lady? She was the star of my very first newborn photoshoot.
She went on to be slightly famous when Ree gave this picture a shout out on her blog.
Well, guess who just turned one? I was so glad that her mother asked me to document the happy occasion. Mi... Comment - Like
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Apr 11, 2011, 7:52 am
She, originally uploaded by MrsMama.
My Favorite Sister is back in the states. Comment - Like
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Feb 22, 2011, 8:41 pm
I snapped this picture of Miss Munchkin in the woods behind our house last Fall. Comment - Like
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Feb 18, 2011, 8:54 pm
The weather was so beautiful today that I put Master Munchkin’s seatwork on hold and we hit the road for a Field Trip. We’ve been studying local Kansas History and had recently learned about John Brown and his role in the anti-slavery movement.
One of his historical battles, the Battle of B... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2011, 5:15 pm
Here are some goodies I’ve come across recently:
First, I found a recipe for my favorite Girl Scout cookie, Thin mints. Yea!
We all probably know someone who is a little lost in the kitchen. MrMama, this one’s for you :) How to Boil Water
Lastly, Flickr is one of my favorite place... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2011, 3:44 pm
“I believe I have have seen hell and it’s white, snow-white.”
Not really, I just love that scene from the BBC miniseries “North and South” and have always wanted to say that. Actually, we have enjoyed the snow that our brief blizzard has brought us.
Master Munchkin and I built a snow cav... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2011, 11:17 pm
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Jan 3, 2011, 11:23 am
Looking back over 2010, I have a handful or two of favorite faces. They include some stunning Seniors, bewitching babies and charming children. But one photo makes me smile every time I look at it.
His eyes, his ears, his shy smile - this little guy just makes my day! Comment - Like
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Dec 29, 2010, 9:44 pm
Here are a few moments of our Black Belt test. You can tell we were really tired! Comment - Like
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Dec 22, 2010, 2:03 pm
Country Christmas, originally uploaded by MrsMama.
Look at this cutie! I love the sparkle in her eyes. :) Comment - Like
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Dec 19, 2010, 8:58 am
Three years ago I started martial arts along with Miss Munchkin. Mostly I wanted her to learn self-defense skills and she agreed to the lessons as long as I took them with her! Along the way, I’ve learned some valuable techniques, become physically stronger and made some wonderful new friendsh... Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2010, 2:55 pm
On our Christmas card this year:
Smile!
Yes, I know you’re cold. Just a few more minutes…
Get down Trooper!
Now put your heads together, closer, closer…. too close! Ouch.
The Lick
Perfect (if you ignore the galloping dog in the background) Comment - Like
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Dec 3, 2010, 9:31 pm
Miss Munchkin and I are halfway though our 6 week intensive black-belt boot camp! It's pretty tough and we are really sore. Don't make either of us laugh. Ow. :)
Here are some neat things I've found recently. I love to share!
10 Free Holiday Icons for your website
The Frugal Find (great for ge... Comment - Like
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Nov 27, 2010, 10:29 am
I’ve been busy working on something entirely new the past few weeks – I’ve been taking photos of the students at our martial arts studio. This project required the use of lights and a green screen and digital backgrounds – all new stuff for me! It’s kind of funny – the students get t... Comment - Like
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Nov 24, 2010, 10:26 pm
My Favorite Sister is still living abroad in the Philippines but now she has a visitor - my mother! We've all been missing Rene, but my mom couldn't stand it any longer and hopped on a plane for a ride around the world. She's been having all sorts of grand adventures - hiking and riding around... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2010, 9:11 am
I learned a thing or two about my son this week. Apparently Master Munchkin is one of those kids who gets an awful itchy rash when taking the antibiotic, Amoxicillan. The kind that keeps him up at night, scratching madly. So, like any good mother, I treated his allergic reaction with Benedryl.... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2010, 11:47 am
Here are a few shots from a recent family photoshoot. This time we hit the local train depot. Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2010, 1:36 pm
If you have followed my blog for awhile now, you know that my children and I have been training in mixed martial arts. We’ve been taking classes for 3 years and this month we are starting to train for our final test! There are 5 weeks of grueling classes that we have to go through and, at the ... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2010, 12:44 pm
We’ve all gotten those “less than perfect” shots from time to time. You know the ones, where somebody wiggles at just the wrong moment or blinks right when you push down the shutter. Wait! Before you hit “delete” on your camera or computer, take another look. There might be a wonde... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2010, 6:24 am
This little guy was actually pretty alert for a newborn. We had to work fast between catnaps. :)
These were shot using natural light. Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2010, 8:30 pm
I’ve had a few adorable babies in front of my camera recently. Of course, not every shot is a keeper. I’ll usually delete most of the seconds but, occasionally, I’ll capture something that just cracks me up. I call these “WGGW”s or “When Geddes Goes Wrong”.
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Oct 12, 2010, 12:22 pm
Nesting, originally uploaded by MrsMama.
I'm in the middle of editing a Family photoshoot. The mother is expecting in January and she let me do some fun tummy shots. Dang, I wish I looked that good when I was expecting! :) Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2010, 6:29 pm
As a music lover, one of my goals is to introduce my children to all kinds of music and to have them learn to enjoy it as much as I have. From the time they were babies, our Munchkins have been exposed to a wide variety of sounds, including classical, choral, Broadway, pretty much anything except ... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2010, 10:32 am
This sweet thing was such a joy to work with. Here are a few of my favorites shots from our time together.
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Sep 26, 2010, 2:56 pm
Last night, MrMama and I were having a, er, discussion.
Me, in a slightly grumpy promising tone: Are we going to need to have a fight about this?
MrMama, calmly: No, I don't think so. Why?
Me: Because you're being..... (struggles for word).... wrong!
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Sep 24, 2010, 9:53 am
On the first day of Fall, the Munchkins and I were were listening to Vivaldi's Autumn concerto on the car radio. Or at least I thought they were listening.
Miss Munchkin: Is it pronounced "Ni-vall-di" or "Vi-vall-di"?
Master Munchkin: I think it's "Na-Baldy."
Me (trying not to laugh): It's "Viva... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2010, 6:30 am
Lessons recently learned the hard way in Photography:
Pond scum on a lake does not a pretty background make. Check and double check what's behind your subject before you start shooting.
Apparently I need more than my personality to charm a baby. Must get squeaky toy. Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2010, 1:13 pm
I got to take photos of the sweetest baby yesterday. It was hard for me to stop smooching her chubby little baby feet and to pick up the camera. Luckily her mother was very understanding. :) Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2010, 12:51 pm
Overheard at our house recently:
Miss Munchkin: Madeline had to have her expendix taken out.
Master Munchkin: We need to make that again or I will die of Lack of Potato Soupness.
Miss Munchkin: I walk all-the-day. And I'm tired. Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2010, 12:34 am
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that I can tailor the curriculum to fit my child. Last year Master Munchkin was bored in Math at school so I really wanted Math to be challenging for him this year. And fun.
Happily, I found a Math textbook that is both. Stanley Schmidt, Ph.D. wrote a ... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2010, 6:58 pm
., originally uploaded by MrsMama.A quick snapshot from a recent photoshoot. This is the Greek Goddess' little sister. Their mother brought along this beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, which we incorporated into several of the shots. Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2010, 7:28 am
This year my Fight Class consists of 3 ladies and 6 men. Last night it was just me and the guys though. We took turns practicing some combinations then we sparred with each other. I always come out of class utterly exhausted and dripping in sweat. I think I won’t show you that.
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Sep 12, 2010, 5:18 pm
Meet Meaghan. We did her Senior photos downtown in the alleys behind the shops. I call her “The Greek Goddess” inside my head. She was tall. She was poised. She was beautiful.
I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised that people stopped and stared.
She was also really fun to s... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2010, 8:11 am
The Pioneer Woman is featuring "funny" photos on her blog right now. Check out the the entries for a guaranteed grin. And if you are a stalker faithful reader, you might just recognize one of the pictures in Group 5. (Woo Hoo Tiffany and Chad! Your boys are a hoot!)
For another smile, you ca... Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2010, 12:35 am
A few shots from a recent Photoshoot. Aren’t they cutie-patooties!? Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2010, 8:28 pm
I know I’ve been MIA lately. It seemed the last few weeks of Summer were full to the brim. We squeezed in not one, but two Road Trips then returned to launch straight into School. This year is Miss Munchkin’s Junior year in High School and the Master’s first year of Homeschool. Between... Comment - Like
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Aug 24, 2010, 4:43 pm
Tonight Fight Class begins. This is my 3rd year doing this and I’m still both nervous and excited about going.
Check out my post from last year:
Ready to Rumble!
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Aug 17, 2010, 7:43 pm
I recently had the chance to visit my fraternal grandparents in Ohio. They have been married an incredible 71 years! They still live together, alone, in the house that they built 50 years ago.
I just found out that they went here on their first date. Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2010, 5:14 pm
Tonight Miss Munchkin gave thanks for our safety during our latest adventure. “And thank you that we didn’t fall to our doom in a scary crevice.”
This area boasts a huge variety of topography and landscapes within a short distance. If you drive less than an hour to the north, you can lo... Comment - Like
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Aug 12, 2010, 9:44 pm
Believe it or not, these were not taken at the Ocean.
There’s nothing like sand on your toes and a fresh breeze in your hair.
Be careful Master Munchkin! And no, you may not spit. Comment - Like
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