excitement buzzing around

The first memory I have of noticing bees by our swing set was back in May. So here we are in September and I am finally deciding to do something about it. We tried a couple rounds of do-it-yourself spray, but that meant nothing to this queen bee. Then summer came and we kind of forgot about it, too hot to play out there anyway. Well now it is starting to be tolerable outside and I noticed that the bee issue has gotten out of control.
We had the bee master out today for a visit. It was quite exciting. He told us to be careful because the bees would start swarming when he started the spray. Please don't judge our dirty lawn, we haven't been out in awhile due to extreme temperatures and bees. The bee master assesses the damage and starts to spray. He decided they were honey bees and not that aggressive so I decided to be a die hard journalist (and get some close-ups). Once he started to spray, the bees went CRAZY! The pictures don't do it justice. They were flying all over covered with white powder. Which in turn put a halt to my driveway honey stand plans (due to contaminated honey). I had hopes of turning a profit from this catastrophe. 

Oh well.

 The bee master felt that this was a success and in two days I can check the death toll of all the bees.

Stay tuned for the unveiling of the actual hive. I am so excited!!!!!

L miester

bathtime

My kids LOVE to be naked! A lot of times they literally get hosed down outside. Last night the big girls rigged up the hose somehow on the trampoline and bathed up there. They can't understand why we don't join in. I'm sure the neighbors appreciate the fact that we refrain.

the pattern girl

I often times find little goodies all organized in small piles equally spread apart with equal numbers. Whenever I find this, I know someone must be near by. That someone would be my little L. She does this all the time. I could put a whole folder together of pictures of her groupings. Funny girl. I know she didn't get those organization skills from her mommy!   S decided she wanted her own photo shoot. She was totally into posing her own way. I was totally in to her being totally into it!

night games

It's 11:45, time to turn in. I'll just check on the little darlings before I go to sleep. 

Uh oh. No number 3 (big surprise). 

I'll check the normal spots...

not on the bathroom floor....

didn't sneak into bed with big sis.....

not on our/her bed.....

oh, there she is. 

Sound asleep in the middle of the living room floor with the dog. Thanks Koda. Good boy.

the sweetest thing...

  My wonderful friend was gracious enough to let me play with her 3 week old baby girl today. It was my first shot at photographing a newborn. She is such a beautiful baby so it wasn't too hard! They were so nice to let me move the furniture around, change blankets, hats and bows. She has 2 older brothers so I'm sure she is getting used to being fussed over. So precious!!!

   It was so nice to spend some time with a sweet new life today while remembering all the lives lost 7 years ago today. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I remember holding on to my baby girl and wondering what was happening and what was our life going to be like. My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones on that day and who have died for the cause. I am thankful for all the people who have put their lives on the line to protect us.

chocolate fondue bath time... yum!

There's nothing sweeter than clean chocolate smelling children!

do you see what I see...

OK. So they finally uploaded. Yeah!

Rock'in Robin, this one's for you.....

so i can't figure out how to post the photo shopped pictures which is the whole point of this post. These 2 pics finally popped up so I'll go ahead and publish anyway. Aren't you glad I finally updated my blog with pointless stories.

D is home sick from pre-school. She feels warm but not a high temp. She can just stay home and rest. Now I have to go lose at tennis. Thinkin about going pro....

Hey!!! It's us.....

Daddy-daughter Knocknasheega trip

Paul took D and S camping with my uncle and his 2 girls. They all had a great time. This was the same weekend L ,S and I had a Girl Party!!! (I'll take that any day over camping) Anyway, they chopped wood, lit fires, looked for bugs, ate whatever and whenever they wanted, and showered in the rain! The girls love to spend time with their cousins. S made her own scrapbook when they got home. They had such a fun time together and I am thankful that daddy had just as good a time as the girls. They are so lucky to have such a great Daddy!!!

action shots

So, I got my new lens in the mail and I love it!!!! I have been playing around with different poses and kids and so on. These next few selections are some funny action shots. The girls look so funny up in the air. They love to look at the pictures and laugh. As you can see, S was really into the photo shoot. She couldn't get away fast enough!
p.s. do you like my fancy studio???

an oldie but goodie

the western wrangler... more of p&n's drama club