Ez Walking on Camera

Sorry it's sideways. He is the most pleasant baby you could ever get.

My Paintings

They're done!!! And hanging. It took a professional in construction management to get them hung straight (thank you very much Ryan S.), but they look great. When taking pictures to show them off, I had a hard time getting the right lighting. The morning light is too cold, and in the evening the bulb and can lights cast a yellow sheen on everything. I used the morning light pictures, but the image lost some of the warmth the paintings actually do have. The bottom picture is Ava and our neighbor, Ty, making cookies and covering their ears because the mixer is so loud. I thought you might be able to see a little more of the warmth I am talking about in that image. The top picture shows some of the texture; the third image down allows you to notice the flower image curving around the edge of the canvas. It'll be fun to tote these through life with us! Thanks once again Ashlee for letting me take over your studio, paints and brushes!

Crafting

Just wanted to post some crafts I completed for Christmas gifts this year. I can't take credit for the ideas. The ladies on the Enrichment Committee took care of me really good by providing ideas and supplies. You ladies ROCK! Anyway, it was lots of fun!

Meg & Russ

As a very proud aunt, I just had to give a shout out to my new niece and nephew.

Justin and Jamie had little Meg on Jan. 4, 2007. She's so cute, a little feminine Justin.



Bekah and Mark had big Russ (9 lbs., I'm so proud of Bek!) two days ago on Sat., Feb. 23rd. I think he looks a lot like Mark, and can't wait to meet the little guy in person!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

I've been informed that I really need to update my blog. So sorry guys. I tried uploading a video of Ez walking (he's a pro now), it was taking forever, and I just got turned off to blogging. I've been chastized, so now I'm back. I hope. Anyway, you can thank my friend Ashlee for this adorable pic of Ava on Valentines Day. Sarah threw a party for the Sorenson kids plus a few, and it was SO MUCH FUN! Pin the lips on the Valentine, dancing, cookie decorating, party favors... she went all out. I've already told her I'm stealing her ideas to throw one next year. Hopefully our husbands will go to B-school together, and then I can just be her lovely assistant.

I had to share this pic with an explanation. Mike was out of town for V-day, and I was trying to get a good pic of me and the kids to send him in an e-card. This is just an example of one of the many pics we got. It just cracked me up trying to get both kids looking and me smiling all at the same time.