Lou Andrus Field

First Day of Preschool!

Here Comes the Preschooler

Just snapped this the other day and I was feeling the blog was a little light on Harry...he starts preschool next week and he is so excited! So is mom.

Mr. SECOND GRADE

a nice thought...

Our First Hike

Amy and I took our kids up to Stewart Falls on Saturday and she snapped this of me and my little man stepping into the falls. I will get the rest from her and include more pics of the other cute kids soon. I just needed to share this cause I love it!

Something Pretty to Look at While I'm Planning my Blogging Comeback

Welcome to My Life

Mostly I just got sick of looking at the petri dish whenever my home page came up, so here's a new picture. This is a typical shot of my little sweetheart who LOVES to go grocery shopping. Can you tell?

A little break...

This petri dish full of bacteria represents the growing list of blog posts that I have neglected this summer. It also serves as yet another teaser for a fun-filled activity in that ever-growing que of non-posted happenings in our lives.

There will come a time when I catch up on all this, but with "Camp Grandma" raging and only having Z at home with me, I am getting SO MUCH DONE around the house, that I can't justify the online time right now. I will return with a vengeance. Soon. Like in a week or two at most. Today - I attack the playroom. TTFN.

Happy Fourth - Preview

Just a little peek into our Fourth of July this year. I just love these faces!

Pipe Cleaner Guys

GLITTER toes!

My friend Emily has a little salon called Tangles and Toes - I love the name and it probably goes without saying she specializes in hair and pedicures. I had a ball getting to know her better while I got treated to a pedicure and glitter toes! I love how they sparkle all the time and I am officially addicted! Next time - MANGO!

I designed her a business card and marketing postcard for my little treat.

If you want to sparkle too, give her a call and tell her I sent you!

Happy 18 Months!

My little man is 18 months old and I never really believed time would fly like it has since we had kids. I think it goes faster and faster with each one. I'm trying to spend as much time as I can enjoying these little faces. That being said, if you come to my house and the sink is full of dishes, and my room has a mountain of laundry, you know why!

Z is blossoming into such a fun, silly, and headstrung little man. He is a fabulous sleeper - our first - and I've learned that has its tradeoffs. He isn't very verbal but he has the LOUDEST screams and he gets frustrated and grunts at me. A woman in Walmart (yep - like I have said before, it all happens at that dreaded store) heard him throwing a fit and declared just loud enough for me to hear, "I raised three kids of my own and I NEVER let them carry on like that!"

Yes, he may be an amazing sleeper for our little family, but he is a screamer and he'll let you know if he isn't happy about something. Although he is a little bit of a grumpigus, he loves following his big brothers around and he would be outside 12 straight hours if I let him. I love this little guy and I can't imagine our family without his blooming and booming personality. Happy 18 months Baby Z!

My Little Muse

I'm out scouting locations for a shoot I have tomorrow, and I tell the boys, "Stay in the car while mommy looks around." Sure enough, the middle child I love so dearly jumps right out of the car and follows me, stopping to pose at each location I peek through my camera. I do love this kid. Now how do I get my kids to mind me?

Another New Family Member

My brother-in-law's allergies got the best of him, so have a new puppy. "Isn't he a schnauzer?" you may be asking, and yes, he is a "hypoallergenic" breed. However, there is technically no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog. We're glad we could take him in so my sister and the girls can still enjoy him, rather than them selling the cutie. He's such a sweet little guy and he fits in well here. He and Tiera are having a ball so far and I think she is happier with a friend around.

GIVEAWAY!

Not me, but HERE. Go enter!

It's a VERY cool piece of art by my talented cousin Cassie.

Good luck!

I Needed This Today

And maybe someone who reads my blog does too...

I'm FEATURED!

Check it out...

http://www.thefamilytrifecta.com/2010/06/10/wow-those-are-great-business-cards/

A New Family Member

Welcome to the family, sweet baby Jordan Troy. He was born last Thursday to Emily and Troy, weighing in at 6 lbs 11oz and 19 inches long. He is so sweet and we love him. Lots and lots of pictures to come!

It's Nice Having Him Around

I may joke about summer being long with the Lukester home from school, but it really is nice having the big guy around.

Baby Blessing

Our dear friends Amy and Aaron blessed their baby girl Amelia today, and we were blessed to share her special day. After two boys, they figured out the trick to having a baby girl, unlike us. Amy let me do a mini photo shoot with them and their little bundle of sugar and spice and everything nice.

Someone...

Baby Z has had by far the most nicknames of any of my three boys, but one of my favorites is "someone." And Someone is looking a lot less like a baby and more like a big boy.

Emerson Said Cool Things

I used this for a lesson with my girls a couple weeks ago.