Family Photos

Recently my lovely, gracious and very talented friend and photography Candy took some family photos of us at the local library. I had been wanting to have family pictures done, and other friend suggested the library for us because we love books and going to the library. It was fun. Here are a few (okay, more than a few!) of the fantastic photos we got out of the deal:

Spontaneous

Early this afternoon (Saturday), I felt as though this day would never end. The kids kept fighting. I was tired. We needed a change of scenery. So told my kids to go potty, get shoes on, and find a water bottle. They wanted to know where we were going, but I was not sure. I decided we would just drive and explore a little. We stopped at the store for a snack and some bottled water and we were off on a spontaneous adventure. The kids were excited, and suddenly this day did not seem so monotonous or hard. 

We had so much fun. I know I will remember this day for a long time, and I hope my kids do, too. We stopped to see the sights at a spot on a river, and I let the girls get in and play. Then we made our way to a lake and I let them swim and we played in the sand. We needed this day, my kids and I.  

Because I have not posted in forever…

I saw this on this great blog, I thought I would try it as well. Because I have not posted in forever. And honestly, so much hard life stuff has happened in the last year, I just do not know what to write.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes, my middle name (Ilene) is after my Gram.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
That would be Thursday.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
It’s ok.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Mesquite turkey breast.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
I have four, 3 beautiful girls and one handsome baby boy.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I don’t know…I’m not another person. I hope so.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Fairly often.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
I do.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Not unless the lives of my children depended on it.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cinnamon Life. Always.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Nope.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Not even close.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Moose Tracks. Mackinaw Island Fudge.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Face/demeanor, clothes.

15. RED OR PINK?
Pink.

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
Weight.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My Dad. All of my friends/family who live away from me (or rather, I live away from them!).

18. WHAT IS THE TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?
Uhh…parenting. Can that be considered a technique? Sewing skills.

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Nada. Bare feet at the moment.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
A cheese stick.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Disney Princess Enchanted Tea Party. Be jealous!

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Cerulean blue.

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Babies. Especially mine. Especially newborns. Also, Lilacs. And Ireland. And my favorite perfume, Inis a Rose.

24. HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS TO YOU?
Sort of.

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?

either.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Football.

27. HAIR COLOR?
Brown

28. EYE COLOR?
Blue

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Never.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Cheese. Chocolate.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings. Never scary.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Just Like Heaven

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Black

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
I like a little of all four seasons.

35. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Umm…most anything involving chocolate or peanut butter or a combination thereof.

36. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Cardio

37. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
computer

38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
”Outlander.” “Today’s Shadows.”

39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Have not had one of those in ages.

40. FAVORITE SOUND?
Silence. Baby noises. Laughter.

41. FAVORITE GENRE OF MUSIC?
Christian, Country

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

Ireland

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I do not think so. I like to knit.

44. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Petersburg, VA. Grew up in Michigan, though, which is where my family is from.

45. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Wyoming

46. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
White

47. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Gray-ish/green-ish?

48. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 48 QUESTIONS?
It was better than coming up with what to write on my own. Also, please read my home birth story below…it was over 8 months ago and I am still thrilled about it. It needs a little love, haha. Thanks.