Cute as a button and so loving... Baby S.

I visited with Baby S. and her mom last week and (naturally) couldn't resist taking a few photos.

Every picture tells a story...

Baby S. - 9 months

I love this little one, she's so smiley and so fun to photograph. We had a wonderful visit today!

Below Baby S. giving me a hug as I was leaving. Her mom took this sweet photo. Success!

Our weekend in Independence, OR

Paul and I went to Independence, OR recently to visit our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. We had a wonderful time!

We were on the go. They were celebrating the Hops festival, so there was a lot to do in this small town. On Friday night there was a ghost walk through the town where the owners and employees of the establishments shared ghost stories and strange occurrences they've experienced in their businesses and buildings.

The following day we woke up at the crack of dawn and went to the local airstrip to watch hot air balloons take off and then we went into town that afternoon to walk through the festival.

After a little break, we all got in the car and headed off to a place that our daughter had planned to take us (she kept it a closely guarded secret.) It was called Wings of Wonder, a butterfly lab and exhibit.

We toured the facility, which was led by the owner (a very passionate and knowledgeable man) on the entire life span of moths and butterflies. The grounds were beautiful and we took a few minutes to utilize the gorgeous backdrop for some photos.

Later that night we went into town to watch a fireworks display and then on Sunday, we went to the park, had a picnic and nice walk from one end of the park to another.

Thanks J & J and little Miss O!

Delicious dinner!

Last night Paul and I went to my brother and sister-in-law's house for dinner. Jack and Cindy made a delicious meal with such ease. We had these wonderful shrimp kabobs, "right off the barby" and some scallops with a delectable mustard sauce--de-liscious!
We had a great time visiting and got to catch up on their summer happenings and the kids accomplishments.

D is learning the sax, M won a Pyramid trophy for swimming and little J is cute as a button. I find myself wanting to squish him up and kiss those cheeks!

After dinner the kids were anxious to share some of their favorite You Tube videos, and then I shared one of my favorites--the story about the reuniting of Christian the lion. I thought I was the only one caught up and teary by the story and cheesy music--not so. Look at the kids, they did too.

Click below for link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7VkiL_PW6U&feature=related

Thanks for a great night!

Friends from the Netherlands

Last Sunday my friend Susanne and her two kids E and P came over for a visit.

We spent the day together catching up and Suus helped setup Skype on my laptop, so we can actually see each other more than every three-years!

P.S. We miss you Dwighty!!! XOXO

Look at these two; they're adorable and their English was impressive too!

Little Miss O. is turning TWO!

The many faces of Miss O. What a cutie pie and bundle of energy!

A VERY SPECIAL visit...

This past weekend our daughter Jamie and granddaughter Olivia came up from Oregon.

We had a very nice visit and I was able to take lots of photos. It's not easy chasing a 16-month old, but she was a good sport and didn't seem to mind the flash constantly firing.

Olivia showing us her Halloween costume--she's going to be a ladybug.

Olivia with Granny (me.)

Jamie and Olivia

"Taste this tomato I picked Grandpa!"