Chasing the moon

2 Year + Photo 291 - July 31

I literally chased two blocks up the street to try to get a picture I liked of tonight's crescent moon. And of course the one I finally liked the best was taken in my own front yard.

Bedtime story

2 Years + Photo 290 - July 30

Best way to end the day!

Coneflowers!

2 Years + Photo 289 - July 29

I have quite a field of them growing in one of the backyard gardens, and they offer some awesome photo opportunities.

I'm Rainbow Dash

2 Years + Photo 288 - July 28

I learned all about My Little Pony when I was visiting with Kayla and the kids. Rainbow Dash was always in demand, so I figured Edyn should maybe start her own collection.

I like the steps...

2 Years + Photo 287 - July 27

And she still makes me nervous when she gets gutsy and tries to walk down them. It's a long way to the bottom.

Last Fitting

2 Years + Photo 286 - July 26

Poor Laura - the room was so small and hot and the dress is so heavy she had to take a break. We kind of overwhelmed her seamstress, so happy thoughts that everything turns out perfectly.

Still sniffing those flowers

2 Years + Photo 285 - July 25

And there is no shortage of flowers in the yard for Edyn to check out!

Volleyball!

2 Years + Photo 284 - July 24

And when Nana and Papa play volleyball Edyn gets all kinds of treats - she really likes the popcorn.

I'm comfy here too...

2 Years + Photo 283 - July 23

This is Spaz, and he's been pretty comfortable here since Day 1. Trinka is still trying to figure out what he is.

Bubbles!

2 Years + Photo 282 - July 22

And I kind of like my tub time!

Same flower, different views...

2 Years + Photo 281 - July 21

I am thrilled with the flower pictures that I have been able to capture with the new camera. Unbelievable difference from the 60D. Now I have to get as good covering the moving subjects.

Nana's flowers

2 Years + Photo 280 - July 20

James thinks he kind of likes my macro lens, and did a little playing of his own shooting my flowers. Edyn likes my flowers too - so much some of them are missing some petals.

I'm a ham

2 Years + Photo 279 - July 19

We see so much more personality in person than we ever did talking to Edyn on Skype! She is definitely a pistol!

Back together

2 Years + Photo 278 - July 18

They made it! So now we are 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 adults and one little person more in our household. I've said it once but it bears repeating - let the adventure begin!

We made it!

2 Years + Photo 277 - July 17

After a perfectly wonderful flight and an awesomely behaved almost 2-year-old, Edyn and I are back in Wisconsin. Mommy and Daddy should arrive some time tomorrow. And the adventure begins...

Good Luck, James!

2 Years + Photo 276 - July 16

This picture sums up the great relationship James had with the leadership at his squadron. So many people got up and said great things about him today. Happy Retirement!

Edyn!

2 Years + Photo 275 - July 15

Hello Edyn (and James and Liz)! Final preparations for their move, and a couple days for Edyn to get a little used to me before we fly back to Milwaukee on Thursday.

Going to the other coast

2 Years + Photo 274 - July 14

Trip to California - check. Next trip - Florida, to pick up Edyn for James and Liz's move back to Wisconsin.

Senior Shoot!

2 Years + Photo 273 - July 13

Meet Zen - Kristin and I had a blast doing her senior shoot. So much personality!

From the brink of death

2 Years + Photo 272 - July 12

When spring came and this rose didn't have any new growth, I was sure that it wasn't coming back. It would have been the only casualty after the brutal winter we had. But apparently it was just a late starter. I love the orange blooms!

Too many!

2 Years + Photo 271 - July 11

These guys went absolutely bananas when I was gone - in both pink and yellow. I'm going to have to do some serious thinning or I'm going to lose everything else!

Lots of Growing!

2 Years + Photo 270 - July 10

Back to photographing my flowers - and there are a lot to look at! I wasn't sure I liked how my new camera was working while I was taking my macro shots, but looking at the pictures has totally changed my mind. Wow! I am amazed at how different they look with the 6D vs. the 60D.

Last Day

2 Years + Photo 269 - July 9

It's been a great visit, but it's time for Grandma to head home and get ready for Family Part 2. We had a fun breakfast together while we let Mommy try to catch up on her rest.

Mom went to Hawaii and look what she brought back!

2 Years + Photo 268 - July 8

Josie and Evie are now beautiful Hawaiian girls, showing off their new dresses and bracelets. I think it's going to be a trial trying to get them off of them for bed. But they are definitely happy to have their mommy home.

Loving the pool...

2 Years + Photo 267 - July 7

I think they'd be happy in that pool every day. We are giving it our best shot!

Photo Shoot!!

2 Years + Photo 266 - July 6

Visits aren't complete without at least one attempt at a photo shoot. I was a little worried about how my camera handled the fall yesterday, because of course I was looking to capture some great shots at the park. It doesn't seem to be any worse for wear, and James reminded me that this is why we have warranties...

Traumatic Day

2 Years + Photo 265 - July 5

We had a little too much excitement today, with Grandma taking a digger with Evie on her hip. Evie hit her head, and Grandma is bruised up, but we're hoping recovery will be quick. Apparently it was an exhausting and traumatic day.

Loving the water

2 Years + Photo 264 - July 4

It's really nice that the complex Kenn and Kayla live in has a pool just steps from the stairway up to their apartment. We are going to take full advantage of it, and the kids are not complaining.