Last weekend we also helped our nephew Jack celebrate his birthday.  I’ve just been waiting for those little guys to get old enough to do this.  When my girls hit the right age my sister, Joelle, would take them out for lunch and to buy their birthday present.  One of my favorite stories with this […]

Last Friday we hosted Jill’s birthday party.  Normally she has just one friend for a special evening because she finds it hard to balance the wants and needs of multiple guests and she doesn’t want to be stressed out on her birthday.  This year she invited her best friend plus two new friends that she […]

Given that most of the other lessons refer to parts of the exposure triangle we decided to jump right in to this complicated subject.  The kids were amazing about keeping up with my ramblings and they eagerly asked and answered questions.  I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying their enthusiasm! While I was […]

I can’t believe I did this, but I am actually gone this morning.  On my oldest baby’s birthday I am off frolicking at a photography conference.  I feel terribly guilty so I’ve got a few surprises ready for her.  (Breakfast and flowers arrived on our doorstep before she woke up via AmazonFresh and I am […]

On Wednesday I started a new venture for me.  I am teaching 10 3rd-5th graders all I know about digital photography.  In 8 weeks.  (Sometimes I wonder if I know enough to fill that time!)  I am doing this as a part of the curriculum for GROW.  A program at our church for kindergarten through […]

That title was all part of my plot to get that catchy little tune stuck in your head for the day.  Did it work? Some may think that I chose that title because cherubic little Miss Ryan would perfectly fit in with all the beautiful dancing kids in the famous ride at Disney Land.  She […]