Chokecherry (Family Fall Photos)

We went out to see the fall leaves and take some family pics.

It was beautiful!!

Photograph hunting at it's finest!



We went to visit the Logan Temple.

By then the shoes had come off.

Coming back to Brigham.

the Brigham City Temple

The outside of the temple is almost done. They've added the copper roof. It is really beautiful.

 This is the view from across town. 

Chad's New Patterns

We're very excited to announce Chad's new line of embroidery patterns! We've stitched up the samples and have them for sale on the Etsy site and at our local quilt shop!!

Let him know what you think!

Sweet Tea Photography

I've finally opened the photography shop on Etsy. If you'd care to see the address is:

http://www.sweetteabyme.etsy.com/



Hunting the Illusive Photograph

On Saturday Chad and I went on a hunt for the illusive photograph.

It was hard riding through the mountains in a convertable, in the sun and cool weather. The photograph, however, must be hunted in it's native habitat.

We passed with care the local wildlife...leaving all undisturbed.





One of Chad's prey:

Jenifer hunting and then the bagged prey:

(I distain the use of high tech 'knobs' and 'levels'...hence the plastic bag.)

We were successful in bringing several specimens back to civilization. I hope to open a new Etsy shop to sell photos soon. Until that time I leave you with a few parting shots of our intrepid adventurer!





Don't Be Bitter

As you can see, I stumbled into some thrifty gold this week. Classics for $2 a pop! Aren't they pretty!?

I also fell in love. With a chair. It happens more than ya think. Especially for me.

The only problem with this chair are the two spots on the head. Here I've sprayed them with Folex. You've never heard of Folex? It takes ANYTHING off of ANYTHING. Marker on your couch? No problem. KoolAid in the carpet. Sure thing. Pen on your shirt. It's got you covered. You can get it at Lowe's.

You're Welcome.

Look at that sexy leg...ooo la la!

  I love the multitude of brass wheels. Swoon!!

It's already being put to use. (Ignore the mess. It's the first week of school. Chores have suffered.)

It's still a tiny bit damp but much improved. I love love. Sigh...



the First Day of School 2011

Today was the first day of school. (Thank Goodness!) There was excitement and trepidation. Grey started his first day at intermediate (middle) school and Erin started Kindergarden. Lance is in third grade this year and has a male teacher (our first).  Grey really liked a few of his classes and getting a locker and such. Lance loved his teacher. Erin didn't start until 11:55 so after the boys left at 8a.m. we had 3 hours of, "Is it lunch time yet?" Sigh...   So anywho, here are the only pictures that kinda turned out. I have this fantastic camera and no one who will pose for me. What you see is what you get.

Chad came out the back door to tell the kids to PUT YOUR ARMS DOWN! He stepped out and heard the door snick closed behind him and lock. We were locked out of the house!! We all tromped around through the fence to the front yard. Thankfully Chad had his keys in his pocket. However, the doors were all still deadbolted or chained. His keys did unlock my van and since Grey had gone through the garage that morning to the freezer, the light was on, which allowed us to open the garage door with the van opener. (The garage door won't open unless the light is on powering the motor.) We could then enter through the open side door into the kitchen. Whew...crises was averted but tempers were shot! 

Chad took Lance to school and Erin and I took Grey to his school.  

This is what Lance looked like when Chad left him:

He was not excited.

Chad came home early for lunch so he and I could take Erin to her first day of Kindergarden. This is what she looked like when we left:

She was excited.

I was fine when Grey jumped out of the car and ran off until Erin said, "This is what Grey going to college will be like!" I almost lost it! I was so worried about Lance but he came home really happy about his class. And I only teared up a little when we left Erin in her new class. It has been a stressful day...for me!

Oh, just as a side note, I found this on my notebook today once the kids were gone:

Indeed.