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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Protect Your Minions, Rebecca!

2 Years + Photo 58 - November 30

Rebecca received quite a few Minions for her birthday, and her Uncle Dale seems to think they would be really good additions to his Minion collection (which, by the way, is quite a bit smaller). I'm not sure which of them is more obsessed.

And this is my new attempt to take a good picture of Dad and Liz for my hallway wall. They have veto power, so I will be waiting for the official OK.

Friday, November 29, 2013

The girls...

2 Years + Photo 57 - November 29

Out to dinner at Water Street Brewery with Dad and Liz...

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Ladybug

2 Years + Photo 56 - November 28

Of course we had a ladybug join us for Thanksgiving...miss you, Dad.

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After - edited with Lightroom

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Beautiful Fall Altar

2 Years + Photo 55 - November 27

As we celebrate our Thanksgiving eve service, tonight will be the last night for the fall altar decorations. On Sunday we will start the Advent season, and a new church year. Christmas is really creeping up fast!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Eyes on Dad

2 Years + Photo 54 - November 26

And she wasn't taking them off him any time soon, either.

Monday, November 25, 2013

No, it's not an alien landscape...

2 Years + Photo 53 - November 25

Well maybe it looks like one, but it's only a close up of one of the lamps in my living room.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Laying it out...

2 Years + Photo 52 - November 24

This is going to be one bright afghan once I get all the pieces put together.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Always a fun shoot...

2 Years + Photo 51 - November 23

It's hard to believe that Augie is already 3 months old! Today we took pictures of him, big brother Charlie, and some family shots for Christmas cards. All in all, everybody did really well!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Fall already...

2 Years + Photo 50 - November 22

No, not the snow...the apples. The snow continues to fall and the apples continue to hang on.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Trusty companion...

2 Years + Photo 49 - November 21

I started playing this flute when I was in the 5th grade...roughly 40 years ago. Other than having the pads replaced, it's been pretty reliable all of these years, and I'm still playing it.

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After - edited with Topaz B&W

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Morning moon...

2 Years + Photo 48 - November 20

I though it was pretty interesting to have the sun coming up behind me before the moon was ready to go down in front of me.

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After - edited with Lightroom

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Questionable combination

2 Years + Photo 47 - November 19

OK, I like Pringles, and I like pecan pie...but I'm not sure the combination is appealing. And I'm not sure I want to spend the money to find out.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Another Sunset

2 Years + Photo 46 - November 18

I don't know what I like better about this picture...the sunset, or the clouds.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Lately, it's tough to be a Packer fan...

2 Years + Photo 45 - November 17

We might need to just chalk this year up to injuries and start looking forward to next season...

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Another Set Hanging

2 Years + Photo 44 - November 16

It's a long process, so I get super excited every time Dale hangs a new set of doors that I've finished.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Bye, Bye Birdie

2 Years + Photo 43 - November 15

Congratulations Renee and Rebecca on a successful opening night! You both did an amazing job!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Korean "E"

2 Years + Photo 42 - November 14

Ok, it's not exactly a Korean "E" - but it is the E on the artwork my brother sent to me when he was stationed there.

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After - edited with Color Efex Pro

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Going down...

2 Years + Photo 41 - November 13

I never get tired of watching the sunsets. But, I'm still not happy that it's dark when I leave work.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Snow on the pumpkins!

2 Years + Photo 40 - November 12

As part of her mentoring with her confirmation students, Cindy includes carving pumpkins. These guys were waiting for me when I got to work this morning.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Yuck...

2 Years + Photo 39 - November 11

I think yuck pretty much sums it up. I know I'm certainly not ready for it.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

One of my most favorite families...

2 Years + Photo 38 - November 10

I had too much fun tonight...photographing Kyle, Krystle and Avery. After a little rocky start, Avery is growing in leaps and bounds! Thanks, for letting me take these family pictures for you guys!

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After - edited in Photoshop and Lightroom

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Never even noticed...

2 Years + Photo 37 - November 9

And I should have, since the burning bush has been planted on the corner of the house for years. These berries are what was left after all of the leaves fell.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Frosty Closeups

2 Years + Photo 36 - November 8

I love the close ups of the frost...as long it's not on my windshield.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Fall Smiler

2 Years + Photo 35 - November 7

Cindy does such a nice job of decorating for the seasons and holidays. This guy meets me in the morning when I get to work.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

No, I do not spoil her...

2 Years + Photo 34 - November 6

I am the one always told that I spoil the dog. Clearly, photographs do not lie...

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Empty...finally

2 Years + Photo 33 - November 5

At least some of our trees have finished dropping their leaves. Unfortunately, the neighbors trees will happily share their leaves once they decide to come down.

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Monday, November 4, 2013

My Personal Campfire

2 Years + Photo 32 - November 4

Yes the weather is changing...and my space heater at work has been broken out for the season. Let the hovering begin.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Steamy morning

2 Years + Photo 31 - November 3

I came outside this morning to find the sun shining and the steam pouring off the cedar chair after a pretty decent frost last night.

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Last Dark Lady

2 Years + Photo 30 - November 2

Although I see more buds on my Dark Lady, I'm thinking this will probably be the last bloom of the season. The size of these blooms and the number of petals make it one of my favorites.

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