Have I mentioned...

... how much I Love the new Blogger site? It makes creating posts much easier and it also lets me know that even though I don't get many comments (or any it seems most of the time lately), that people do still come to visit my blog. It would be nice if on those days however if even a few of the average 20 people who come would at least say hi. It sure does make one feel more loved when you take the time to comment.

I also LOVE having some free time for the first time in YEARS! I took last week off and didn't do much around the house and stuff but still had fun. I was able to actually do things when I volunteered to help with Burger Day at the school. I sent off my photography assignment and got some of my Heritage Makers business organized with the joy of weekly meeting on line with Julie. I put my binders together for my tax class I started yesterday so I can work this next tax season and even had time to blog almost everyday! I am working on some more photo assignments and challenges and look forward to the great people I get to take the photos of and hopefully one of these days soon I will get that business up and going. I am looking forward to doing so much more. Some people may have thought that saying at 31 I was done having kids was crazy but look at me now.. 34 and starting to feel like more than just a Mom again. There is still so much more I need to go like feeling good about my body again and my health but I feel like there is now time for me to focus on me and do those things. Now if I could just find some amazing fairy that would come wave her magic wand over my home and it would clean itself oh the things I could do ;)

What has you smiling these days?

And to end the post with a smile check out this photo ...

I Heart Faces: Back to School

I posted last week some pictures I took of the boys going back to school but for the I Heart Faces challenge this week I am going to share my favorite of the bunch. I asked all the boys to line up and show off their new styling back packs, they were already done with taking the individual photos and so they got a little silly with this one. It makes me laugh and shows the crazy kids I live with everyday.

Enjoy!

And check out all the rest of this weeks challenge entries at

Moments that Matter Most

I know I need to slow down some days and cherish the moments that matter the most... what about you?

Late Night Adventure

So last night I was looking forward to getting a picture of the Northern Lights. According to NASA that was to happen around midnight. Hmmm NASA has some bugs in their system as they actually came out around 9:30 - 10 pm and I was not ready with my camera. I was in my bedroom finishing putting together my new bed given to me by a wonderful friend. When one of my other friends called me to see if I was outside taking pictures yet and to make sure I sent her one I was so sad. it was around 10:30pm and the lights were already fading. I grabbed Cloe and some of the boys and hopped in the van and off we drove. First we were just trying to find a spot where there were no city lights to get in the way. But within a few minutes of leaving we couldn't see them any more. we headed back home but noticed as we were about to park they had come back a little so we headed off again. this time we knew we were heading towards the airport and going to pull over as soon as we could see the lights clear enough. Now they never came back fully but we did manage to capture this picture...

We are going to be more on the ball tonight with popcorn and everything and try and get a great picture of the lights. It has been a dream of mine since I first saw them. Wish me luck.

Did you see the lights last night?

If you had the chance to take a picture of a natural event what would it be?

Please share :) Love to hear from you.



First Day of School

So today the Kids went back to school... For an Hour and a Half! Ok it was fun for them to go but really what was the point? I could of slept in one more day. That's ok We really had fun with it. The Kids got to wear their new shoes and clothes and carry their new backpacks. We had fun taking pictures and everything. I got caught up with the rest of the parents and what they were doing this summer. It was good. Tomorrow I get to get the boys off to school and Cloe off to daycare and enjoy my day to me :) For now you can enjoy the photos we took today :) Check out Josh's "Too Cool" For pictures face ;)

How was your day today?

New Collection, Need Some Help

So a friend is down sizing a lot and has given Us (Cloe and Myself) her doll collection. They are beautiful and wonderful but I know nothing about dolls or how to find information about them. I know that most of these have numbers and names on the back but when I type it into google I get a bunch of eBay listings. So I am going to post pictures of them and if anyone knows anything about them or if you know how to find info about them please email me dyannel@live.com or post a comment (FYI comments are welcome even if you don't know anything)



What Matters Most

There are 2 people today who set aside what they wanted for what mattered most to them and It made me remember this video. I am proud of them and I hope they see the good they did today.