The Challenge

In March I ran across this blog post.
It convicted me. I have tons of pictures of my kids, but very few with my kids and ME.

Then I noticed a friend of mine posting wonderful pictures of herself with her kids on facebook. I even commented how great it was that she is in the pictures with her kids and confessed that I needed to do the same. Her response "So funny you mentioned that.....I was thinking Jen needs to hand the camera over for a few hours. "

Well then another blog friend posted another link talking about stepping away from the camera and stepping in front of it. Can I say CONVICTION? Well there seems to be a common theme here. So this talented blog friend challenged me to go in front of the camera.

So here goes....

I just realized that all these pics are a side profile of me. LOL It's a start.

**kuddos to my hubby for taking the pictures.** - Jen

Birthday boy

My boy is now 6!

We celebrated his big day bowling.

If you live near University of Kansas,

I would totally recommend having a bowling party at the Jaybowl.

For a little over $55, 7 kiddos bowled a round, had bowling shoes provided,

received a 10 oz drink and party bag filled with goodies,

and we celebrated in the party room.

So much fun!

Here's the crew!

Hope you enjoyed your special day! - mom

Number One

Meet

Baby D

Gotta love those lips!

He feels right at home in momma's arms.

And there is already a sweet connection between

Father and son.

This one is for the Dad.

"Number One!"

It was such a pleasure taking pictures of your little one.

You guys have a gorgeous family - Jen

Field day

And the last day of school.

Summer starts tomorrow. Yeah!

I am so looking forward to spending some time with my new 1st grader.

I am so proud of him. - Jen

Can you say adorable?

I mean, how cute is this little 6 month old?

You can't get any cuter than this!

Look at those eyes!

I couldn't resist keeping the drool. Babies only drool for so long and then the memory is gone.
To the mommy of this cute little one, I can and will photoshop it out if you so desire :)

One of my favorite parts of the photoshoot was when the dad said something
like,"Let me happy him up for you," and turned his little guy
over and began tickling and wrestling with him.


This little guy was beaming from head to toe.
What sweet father/son attachment!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your Saturday morning.

It was truly my pleasure! - Jen

Field Trip

Yesterday, I was able to go with my son and his class to a field trip to Deanna Rose Farmstead. I felt blessed to be able to spend my day with my son and his friends.

Fun times, cherished memories.

I am so looking forward to summer break.

I have missed my little guy.

Weekend get away

To celebrate my husband's birthday this past weekend,

we went to a bed and breakfast in Weston, MO.

It was beautiful and charming.

I feel so blessed to have a husband

who is a man of God,

a servant at heart,

a man of integrity.

He is a wonderful husband, father and friend.

I got lucky!

Here are some pics surrounding the B & B.

This is where we stayed.
Give it another month and this place will
be breathtaking!
I totally recommend this place. The hospitality and breakfast were wonderful. - Jen