Friday Favorites

Pinterest is a past time I enjoy usually while I am taking caring of My Lady.  After lunch, we watch a little TV and I do a little surfing.  Last week, I came across this exercise chart.  I figure if I print it out maybe I will actually do it.  Maybe.  It's so hard to establish good habits once they have been broken, or for that matter never established.  Yet I know that when I am exercising, riding my bike or taking a walk several times a week, I just plain feel better.  So what's up with me not exercising?  Consistency.  I like schedules and routines and plans and lists.  Putting all that into practice is the problem ;)  I'll keep trying!

A Little Vacation

We took a little vacation last weekend and visited Gettysburg. While we were there, we captured the image below.  As you can see, it took a couple of attempts at setting up with my remote to get the final image :)  "Almost kissing" always makes my sweet husband smile nice for the camera!

The Plump Family - Delaware Family Photographer

 It all started with these two.....

 and ended up with these eight....

Such a big family!  Vonnie and Mike are doing a great job at raising responsible, polite and great-spirited young individuals.  

Isaac, Cayden, Jacob, Ema-Leigh, Grace, Ethan, Tiffany and Mandi - I have known all of you since birth and I have enjoyed so much seeing you all grow. A little note for the older ones - I know your mom and dad are so proud to see you grow and mature into such fine young adults :)

 Thanks Vonnie and Mike!  Blessings to you both and your children!

Mandi and Tiffany both have special guys in their lives so we had a little time for an impromptu couples session.  (Thanks to Jason and Ricky for bringing fun smiles to everyone!) More on them next week!

One Year Older

Today I turned one year older.  Maybe that's something I should be depressed about, but I'm not.  In fact, I'm pretty happy being one year older.  I say that now, but in a few years I might think differently ;)

A couple of days ago, I arranged for someone to take care of my lady so that I could be home all day.  With the exception of a couple of hours at the local state park, I spent the whole day just piddling around.  Having time to really just do nothing is important.  So many of my days are filled with jumping from one job to the next, that it leaves my head spinning!  Not that I'm complaining, it's just where I am right now.  

Elmo and I went to the state park in the afternoon for a picnic lunch and a leisurely stroll down the winding paths.  We sat on a bench overlooking the water for awhile (yes, I know I talk about my little dog like he is a person-he thinks he is!)  As I journaled and reflected on my life, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for so many things.  My husband and children.  Our simple lifestyle.  Trials that we've been through.  Wonderful blessings.  They all add up to were I am today.  Content.

Adding one more year is a good thing.

Ryan - Delaware Senior Photographer

Some kids are just special.  This one sure is.  Ryan has faced an extremely difficult experience in his young years and is choosing to use that tough experience to become a stronger man.  For that reason alone, he would be outstanding.  But adding in his other qualities like kindness, determination and hard-working, then you have an individual that will get noticed! 

He is still choosing what path to take after graduation, but with the smarts this one has, I'm sure he'll make the right decision.  Congratulations on your senior year Ryan!

Friday Favorites

Skimming through Pinterest is a little habit of mine.  If I have 2-3 minutes free, (we won't mention when those times are happening!) you will find me looking at the Pinterest App on my phone.  I love collecting creative ideas and this is a great way to collect them in a small space like a phone or iPad.

When I saw this idea, the first thing I noticed was the way the photos were hanging.  The curvy design of the rod at the top really caught my eye.  I think I could do the same kind of look using inexpensive (cheap) curtain rods from stores like Big Lots or Dollar General.  The prints could be in mat boards purchased from Michael's or A.C. Moore with ribbon-no frames needed!

Hope you enjoy this idea as much as I did! 

My Gorgeous Daughters - Delaware Portrait Photographer

Like I said in my last post, when one of my kids says "Lets have a photo session," I am so on it!  The girls wanted to have their session in an adorable little town called Chesapeake City.  Cute little shops lined the quaint streets making it a picturesque scene.  And the setting sun couldn't have been more perfect!
Thanks to my beautiful daughters...I love you both more than I can say :)