Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Confessions of a blog-slacker

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....and then I blinked and an entire 2 months had passed. Whoa...what?! Okay, someone is taking this blog-slacking thing a little too seriously! To be fair, I haven't really blogged a ton on my other blogs either (ShE's NoT yOuR aVeRaGe MoM and 2011 and Points Forward ). Eh, chalk it up to being busy...or readjusting priorities... or my camera dying suddenly (hence, the lack of pictures on 2011...). I don't mean to be a blog-slacker, really I don't. I just don't have all the time in the world I guess and I'll make it up to you now, yes, all 21 pictures worth!

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This picture, as well as the one above, were taken while we attended the Johnson's cousin reunion in Moccasin over Labor Day weekend. This was a really fun opportunity to visit with all the cousins on my Grandpa Johnson's side and the kids had a blast! About 30 seconds after I took this picture, Seth decided that he wanted off the see-saw and Adree didn't cooperate. Sethee ended up with a split-open chin and had to mopped up by Grandpa Lloyd and we had to locate a band-aid too. Why is it that the baby always gets hurt? He recovered quickly and has a scar on his chin to show off (boys!). The kids had a blast riding around on the barrel train they had going for the kids and I loved hearing all the great stories of my Grandpa and his brothers. I also snapped several awesome pictures (my fave!).

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We managed to slip out to Gunlock again with the whole family and enjoy nature and each other. This was probably one of the last decent days out there because we went out this week and about froze! I took some awesome pictures though! Haha! The kids waded and Lee collected lots of driftwood and we were able to catch a stellar sunset too!

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(Radio announcer voice) Welcome to the Rock on Main Medley located in the historic district at 73 N. Main! Call today to book your party, event, reception with access to karaoke and professional DJ! As you can see, The Rock on Main is going _______, well, it's going.... Lee is in the process of tweaking his business plan and billing his venue for more of the events side. I think it'll find it's niche, it just might take a little longer. He's also been talking to a couple of people who are interesting in partnering up for various business opportunities that he/they can run from the site. It turned out gorgeous though and you should stop by if you're in the area! ;0)

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My social butterfly is thriving in Intermediate School, has more friends that I could fathom, attends someone's party just about every weekend, and is growing up before our eyes (sniff). This being said, she stills boasts the title "Brat Child" and is constantly in trouble for torturing one or both brothers! Lee and I were just discussing the other day that I have never told her brothers "stop making your sister cry!" I mean, it just isn't possible! She's a good girl really, very responsible and helpful always. She painted this picture in her acrylics class she took at school!

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Sethee is loving 3rd grade (and Miss Rogers of course!) and is currently attending an after school program where he gets to participate in lots of different activities. This week is photography. He has also had Zumba, Lego's, cooking, soccer, and they will be taking swimming lessons later on! He loves it and it helps me out because I'm not always out of work right when school lets out so, it's a win-win situation all around!

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We love, love our little town! This is the kids at the annual Swiss Days parade which is always a huge hit. Picturesque and quiet it has been an ideal place for the kids to grow up and I am so very glad we moved here 2 years ago.

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Drake has miraculously outgrown refusing to have his picture taken! He has learned how to smile and or pose too...and I guess it has been a sign of maturity (he's going to be 13 in April). Such a happy boy too! Still not always acting appropriately in social situations, but he's improving. Unique and perfectly Drake. ;0)

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Mom is still taking pictures and I know my blog is really behind at the moment, but as soon as I edit like 70 photos, I will update it again! I do have part of an excuse, my camera died Halloween day and therefore I have not been able to take pictures. It's better now and Mom the shutterbug lives on! ;0D

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I had an awesome shoot with the kids a few weeks ago and got some really great pics as well. Yes, my family will be getting them for Christmas too! ;0D

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We got to go to Lagoon for Frightmares with Auntie Cara and fam in October. Lagoon is an annual tradition for us and Cara was thrilled that all her kids were old enough to appreciate it this year as well! Lagoon brings back my childhood, with it's midway and thrill rides you can't beat it! We went most summers once we hit our teens and the tradition has been fantastic to share with my family now.

Adree and Ainsley on the "Screamer"

Baby Breah and her Daddy riding on the "Jumping Dragon" (she had a blast!)

Seth and Ainsley "dressed up" for Halloween

Lee and Adree too!
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I mentioned my camera died on Halloween and this was the only picture I was able to get! Seth was the most adorable Harry Potter too!

Grandma Brenda was nice enough to snap a picture of the "Blues Brothers" dressed up too. I just wished it turned out better!

I will try to do better on the blogging, I promise!