Friday, September 12, 2008

Little boys-our Ethan, Dan's son- a shutter lag shot

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Little Boys...author unknow
Little boys come in all shapes and sizes,
Shy and adventurous, full of surprises,
With misshapen halos and mischievous grins,
Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins.
They'll keep you so busy, and yet all the while
Nothing can brighten the world like their smile.
And no greater treasure has brought homes more joy
Than a curious, active, and lovable boy!
Love you baby..love grama

Monday, September 8, 2008

Having great self-esteem happens naturally when you let go of your inner-critic.

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I have been through the two front teeth lost many times BUT
never have I seen anyone have as much fun with it as Emily.
Look Grama...I am looking Emily.
Love you BIG!

Lauren cheers at brother's game

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Lauren's eye 2 1/2 months after her accident...still black.
Thank you to everyone who showed so much love ..... we are very thankful.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

A walk on the beach..Sand Art

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Peaceful...Lake Superior shoreline and sand art.
A repeat of our walk and the very same sand art 32 years later...time flys.
See Shutter Lag photo below.

Shutter Lag-Digital Photography-Point and Shoot shot

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There is a world of difference between 1 second and 50 milliseconds.
Ethan on the run at the waterpark.
Sometimes I swear he moves faster then light.....hard to keep up with my sweet baby boy Ethan.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Vintage wicker trout creel-itty bitty- a place I made for my grandkids

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I walked loooking around and quite amazed when I came across this odd little wooden
home site surrounded by wild violets and moss.It looked to have a bark roof.
I got down on both hands and knees to look closer when I seen what was far more
then my eyes could believe.
I saw the teenie, weeniest of a vintage wicker trout fishing creel and a pole made from
a twig with a hook .I had to rub my eyes twice but there again it was..... both times.
Do you believe?
[ I plant little surprises in the woods along our path for the grandkidz to find]

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Before the sun....

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Some nights can be long. When I woke this morning and went on my deck with my coffee this is what I seen. God life is wonderful!!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Hummingbird Moth

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So you think you saw a baby hummingbird, but you just couldn't explain those antennae.
Did you even think maybe nature gives baby hummingbirds feathers that mimic antennae to disguise the vulnerable baby?
Maybe they fall off when they get to a certain age... NOT!!
Hummingbird moth on the patio, summer 2008

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Kids just want to have...Up North

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Water Jumpers...Meg and Emily 2008
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Ethan takes a break...



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Emily explains that she and Ethan can drive the boat...themselves- ALONE!

Misson...stealing kisses accomplished.
Love TJ

Friday, August 15, 2008

Putting on a front. Lake in Clare , Michigan

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Out on the water..."do ya think rain?"
Not a drop just beautiful fronts that moved through.