SMILE!!

Last night was our first official photo shoot for 2011. All in all I think it was a success. The kids were all cooperative at some point, just not really all at the same time. The challenge was to get a picture of all 3 kids together (the initial idea for getting pictures in the first place). Once Blake decided to cooperate, the pre-K's didn't want to and vise versa. I know we got some pictures together, however I think that most of them Blake is in a headlock trying to keep him sitting still, but at least they were all together. So, I may just have to get one of those pictures for memories sake. Otherwise it was a pretty fun night. Ruby thought it was awesome to do a photo shoot, so she really got into it, picking out her own props and poses. Luke did pretty good at times, but kept wanting to take his "mad" and "serious" face pictures more than a smiles. So, all in all I'm not sure what we will end up with, but whatever it is...it is our family! That is just how we are!

After hearing of so many local families struggling with health battles lately and fighting for lives, I have come to appreciate more of the important things in life. Right now I sit at my computer watching Ruby breaking out her dance moves in a sun dress with her Karoke machine blaring...as my house sits in shambles from the last week. We have been so busy doing and running this week I haven't had time to touch the house (and last week we were without electricity so it didn't get touched). But instead of cleaning things up like I should have, the kids and I made cookies after supper and danced/sang Karoke. That was way more fun than cleaning the house anyway and the way I see it, it will all still be here for me tomorrow! So, my challenge to you is to be sure you are living life to its fullest and enjoy what you have because you never know what is in store for you. Good night!