Anyone can be a Photographer

Since the kids were born I have been very good about taking them to have their pictures taken. Lately, I just don't want to deal with the hassel of dressing them up getting them into car. driving 25 minutes and having them not cooperate, while I spend $100. It's nice to have so many grandparents, but it sure is expensive. This year I decided to try and take their pictures myself, and I think I was succesful. :)

Sometimes the kids cooperate. You just never know when that time is going to be, so always have your camera ready.

Since I got my digital camera I have been really bad about printing pictures, I just burn them all to CDs and never look at them again. I recently became brave and tried Shutterfly. You can load your pictures, buy them online, and even make photo books. I have been very pleased with the way all of my photos have turned out.

If you're like me give this website a try. I think you're gonna like it!

https://www.shutterfly.com/

I'm going to become addicted to making photo books.

Great for gifts, Christmas is right around the corner.

Catching my Breath: The Birthday Week is Over!

In Spite of all the smoke we still managed to have fun over the Birthday week.

Shelby turned 5 on July 1st. As everyone can she is is extremely spoliled. She informed me "Mom, since I'm turning 5, I'm going to need a bike and a scooter. " Guess who gave in . . . it really wasn't my fault, you only turn 5 once.

We finished the night by going to her favorite resturant, the Red Robin. I ordered thsi Cinderella cake at Raley's, what a hit. I really don't think my parents treated me this good when I was five.

What happened next: We had a giant family party on July 5th. That's all I'm going to say about this one.

Then Brandon turned 3 on July 6th, Yes he also got a bike. What was he going to do, while Shelby rode her bike and scooter? It only took him a day or so, now he's riding aroung like a pro.

As you can see we are CARS fans. Lightening McQueen and Tow Mater are some favorites of his. If you haven't sat down and watched this movie you really are missing out.

We had a pizza party and took him to see Wall-E. I spent most of the time taking the kids to the bathroom. Why would you make a childrens movie 2 hours? You're probably asking why I took a three-year-old to the movies? Well I thought we already established that, I'm crazy......

From the parts I saw it seemed to be a cute movie.

We had a wonderful week. Whew. Now I need a day off to relax.