A friend of mine from out of town came over to my parents' place to shoot the girls on location! It was impromptu, fun (except for the mosquitoes!) and resulted in some great pictures. I've been horrible about taking the girls in to get their pictures taken, and have relied on opportunities such as this to get more "professional" photos.
Nap time - someone ended up in the wrong bed.
Someone thought she was very funny!
Another someone liked it too!
How long has it been since a bath shot? The girls are still using the sink, however, they have a new "showerhead" installed by Mommy a couple of weeks ago. Wow!
The carousel. A favorite spot for a birthday party!
Princess and Flower (link on the right) invited us for Princess's 5th birthday celebration.
Thanks! A great time was had by all.
We went last year as well, but Mishayla wasn't quite big enough to ride all by herself yet.
Quilt for "Baby Henry" by June. Pattern by Wanda.
Family picture attempts are often thwarted.
As is the case here,
and here.
Everyone is accounted for; even if you can only see the back of Mishayla's head.
Attempted photo shoot - 9/06/2009
Two girls, one camera.
Dress-up, anyone? Your shoes will be filled if you take them off at our house!
I love this picture of Mishayla's hands.
Thank you, Piper, for the pretty, pink bug suit!
Thank you, Julie, for the dress-up clothes. The Princess is apt to try and wear them everywhere!
Breaking bread together.
Before meals, Melania likes to sing her grace.
Mishayla and Papa
Melania and papa go for a combine ride.
Harvest 2009
Mishayla wearing an outfit made for Melania by Irina Eicher.
I haven't posted any wild hair pictures for awhile! Melania took swimming lessons this summer. It took her a couple of days to get comfortable with the situation, and then she did a great job. Jumping off the diving board is a new favorite!
Mishayla must need laundered since she's hanging out in the basket.
My friend Justin H and his family were visiting during the fair.
Melania hugs Smokey at the kiddie parade for the county fair.
I was babysitting Kaitlyn. The girls are having a little bedtime snack. Maybe I'm not so ready to adopt another little one yet!
Melania reading to Kaitlyn.
Whitehall quilt show.
Not the best picture of a very nice quilt.
Mishayla dressed in one of my childhood outfits. Melania wore the same one for pictures!
M&M's eating June's birthday cake. Yummy dark chocolate!
Another place we are spending quality time this summer.
Sylvester napping with Melania.
I spent an evening with my friend Janelle and her family at her cousin's place. Here is Mishayla riding one of the resident goats.
Melania holding a 2 week old puppy. They were the cutest, but no we didn't take one home.
Janelle and I. We need to get together more often.
Melania and Mishayla loved the trampoline.
Love the backwards blogger picture order. Melania reads the name she drew out of the "hat" as the raffle quilt winner.
No pressure, Melania, just reach in and pull out Mommy's name for the raffle quilt.
One of June's entries.
One of mine.
Another one of mine. Just so happy to be at the quilt show.
Raffle quilt for the show. Constructed primarily by my mom with help from a few others.
In July, we went to Billings to see Thomas. It was quite a road trip for a little train ride. I totally flunked Thomas Trivia, but my nieces and nephews did a great job. In the coach car - Melania and I are still smiling. Mishayla was D-O-N-E, and then some Smarties appeared from the seat behind us and saved the day!
Kaitlyn and Mishayla - still small enough to contain in strollers.
Sir Topham Hat. (Now there's a job I won't be applying for anytime soon!)
Butterfly kisses.
Melania playing with Holly.
