random snippets

A few random snapshots of life from the last three months:


Anne always keeps life interesting.

I have no idea what is in her hair.

Dave ran his first half marathon in April.

My mom brought me my wedding dress on a recent visit. Of course, Emma needed to try it on. She says she wants to wear it when she get married. We shall see. These pictures were taken with my brand new d7000. I finally upgraded my camera. I was so excited but it proved to be a huge disappointment. The camera would not focus properly. Out of 50 or so pictures I got maybe 3 or  4 in focus. Not good. I ended up taking it back. The salesman told me there was a firmware update that would have fixed the issue but I was too mad at the camera at that point. For $1200, a camera should be able to focus! So I still don't have a new camera and I'm back to wishing I could justify the $2400 price tag for the camera I really want.

I love this picture of all the kids on a beautiful day at the park.

I was released from my calling as Primary Chorister after serving this time for about three years. I calculated that I have been chorister for probably 8 out of the last 13 years. I haven't been in Relief Society for 10 years. I haven't been in Sunday School for 12. I am not looking forward to just sitting for three hours of church. I was released because I was called to be the Stake Cultural Arts director. I will be in charge of planning two stake activities per year (one of which is already planned). I'm not all that happy about going from a fairly demanding calling where I felt needed to one that I feel will require very little of me. Oh well. The Primary gave me this apron on my last Sunday. The notes are made from the thumbprints of the Primary children. It was very thoughtful and sweet.

One day, after seeing what I was wearing, Emma went and put on an outfit and curled her hair to match. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?

These ones are just for fun.