Another Crap Shoot Tuesday Pic

Technically, I didn't take this picture, but it was with my camera! All blurry and dark, and it has me in it but for some reason, I really like it. It wont be going on my wall in a frame or anything, but I still keep it on my computer tucked away. This was from a trip I took with my friend Michelle to visit another friend of ours, Wendy, who lived in Islamorada, Florida. Awesome outdoor bars!

Family Day with the Horses

Today was family day at the ranch I have been volunteering at. So what family day really meant to me was that my dear husband watched after the kids while I spent the evening riding horses with my riding friend T. This young gal was the one who had me trotting through the woods last time. This time she was determined to get me to canter (run wildly, for all you non -horse people :)) Oh and let me tell you, I got that horse to run. I was trotting along trying to get this horse to run, half thinking it already was, but T was yelling at me to "kick him! kick him!" So I did, and off I went! I was pretty sure I was going to fly off that saddle, so I was screaming and trying to get him to slow down but Mr. Horse didn't stop until we were directly in front of the cabin where everyone was eating. But, it was fun, so I did it some more. I also managed to get the kids on the horse and let them do some riding. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of all the kids, or maybe I should say I hate pictures of me, so you only get to see a couple that I have deemed not to horrid. Good times had by all. My husband gave up a Seahawks game to come out to family (me) day! What a guy!

Now, don't think I go dressing my boys in purple. Dane went "swimming" in the little creek and they were nice enough to loan us some extra clothes. Here are some pictures of Donkey...

Christmas Cards

So I thought this year I would get ahead of the game for Christmas cards. I always seem to be taking a last minute picture of the kids, which never ends up how I want it, then I don't order enough cards and feel terribly guilty when I get more cards than I give. This year, I am taking pictures ahead of time and getting all these cards done ahead of time! Tonight I thought I would give it a whirl and see if I could get the kids to smile pretty and pretend that they love each other. Here is what I got.....

Although they do appear that they love each other.

I also get this..

But I do get a couple decent shots individually of the middle kids.

Wait, those aren't them, Davis was a spazball today. Here are a couple nice ones...

And I am not sure why, but I really love this last one of Dane. He is going down the fire pole and his little eyes are all squinched up.

Friday

I have nothing profound to say today. Just another day. So I thought I would just post a picture instead. Its nothing new and from last Christmas when we were out to get our Christmas tree.

Crap Shoot Tuesday

Here is my photo for the Daily Relish . Its Crap Shoot Tuesday. You know the picture that is all wrong but you still don't have the heart to erase it from your hard drive.

All I wanted was a cute picture by the Christmas tree but Dane wanted nothing to do with it. Too dark, blurry, but I love his pouty lip. I am pretty sure he had a shirt too but in a fit took it off.

My picture is on the daily click!!! Check it out!

I am so excited! One of my pictures was chosen for the Daily Click at Shutter Sisters!! Check it out!!!

http://shuttersisters.com/the-daily-click/

And the Winner is.....

Yeah for Ramah!!! She won the photo contest! Ramah shoot me an email with your address and I will get your Starbucks card to you! I LOVE this picture and my most favorite part is her pink shoe peeking out from her dress! Good job Ramah and thanks to all that sent a picture!!