Trying for an old, worn look

More of Ms. Harley -

Tonight she knocked my laptop onto the floor and for a while there, it looked like it might be toast. I have to admit, for a few minutes, I wanted her to run away. But all is good and I forgive you Ms. Harley and I still love you. Just don't let it happen again...

Meet My Beautiful Friend Jessica

Old Friends and 20 Years

I met Laurie when I was 14 years old. I had just moved from Wisconsin to KC to live with my dad and his family. Did I mention this was the first time I had ever met my dad? I didn't even know I had half siblings. To say I was an emotional mess would be an understatement. I left the only life I had ever known, all my friends, my half brother I had grown up with thinking he was my real brother, and my mom to live with my dad. Again, did I mention I was an emotional mess?! I got on the school bus for my first day of my Freshman year not knowing what to expect and scared out of my ever freaking mind! I was the first person picked up, so I sat all the way in the back, trying to hide. The third or so stop was Laurie and her sister Debbie. Laurie got on the bus and headed right towards the back and started talking to me. Yep, just like that. Didn't she know I was trying to hide? I will leave out the part where she made fun of my 'accent' :) None the less, I was glad to have a friendly face talking to me. During the three years I lived with my dad, she was one of my favorite people. At the end of my junior year, I moved back to Wisconsin and Laurie and I would only talk once in a while. Over the years, we lost touch totally. Twenty years later, through modern technology (Facebook), we reconnected. I had the pleasure of meeting her kids for the first time this past weekend. It warms my heart to see my old friend with kids of her own. Today's post is dedicated to old friends who haven't seen you in 20 years, but still hug you when they see you and make you feel like it was just yesterday you were sitting in their basement watching Purple Rain - over and over and over again.

Girls Day Out - Part 2

Three little words made Ms. S go from looking like this............


To looking like this...........

Can you guess those three little words?

Time.

To.

Go.

Girls Day Out

I had the best afternoon with two of my favorite girls. We had a nice afternoon of lunch out and playtime at the park.

I have been playing around with a storyboard from http://coffeeteaphotography.blogspot.com/ and paper and other elements from http://www.taylormade-designs.net/ and this is what I came up with:

What do you think? It's my first attempt at something like this, so any feedback is welcome feedback.

This one's for you Ms. Lisa

Doesn't this just make your heart smile?

More of Baby 'B'

The "L-D" Family

I am not just saying this because "L" is my boss :) - but what a good looking couple. Thanks for letting me take these of you guys.

I {heart} Horses.

Love, Love, Love.

That's all I have to say.

Love!

"A" and "A" - Family Session

Can you believe these 2 aren't sisters....but mother and daughter.

The "A" Family

I can't say enough nice things about this family. First, look how cute "Little A" is. I swear, I could eat him up! Seriously. He had a million facial expressions. And he was so sweet, just like his mama!

Harley Belle

It really should be a crime to love a dog as much as I love her. Just don't tell my husband. She is his dog, and I didn't want to get a Great Dane. For three years, I said ABSOLUTELY NOT. I don't like Great Danes. They are too big. They eat too much. Our house is too small. We already have three dogs. (You get the idea). Well, she has certainly grown on me. I can't imagine our life without her. Even if she does steal my chicken off the kitchen counter. And eat my socks.

A Few of Senior "A"

Oh "A" - do you know how beautiful you are? And how much I adore you? And how lucky I feel to have had you in my life. So proud of the person you are becoming. Can't wait to see what the world has in store for you. Hugs!!

The "K" kiddos....

It's hard to take a bad picture when the kiddos are as cute as these two!