Mini Session with Karolina

 I took Karolina out for a mini photo session the other day.  I like to get lots of shots so I have a variety to choose from when picking out the perfect pictures to hang on the wall and put on the piano.  I got tons of great shots of this beautiful girl.  She is such a pretty girl.

 Ellie asked for a picture with Karolina so she could put it on her dest in her room

I just love this kid, he brings such happiness to my heart!

Slip Slidin' Away

 My niece Rachel and her husband own a bunch of bounce houses that they rent out in the summer.  So we have been pretty lucky to have them willing to blow different ones up for us this summer.

The kids love playing wit Xander and the bounce houses, with or without water. 

 Ellie and Cindy were booking it down the slide. 

 Several times the kids were going down the slides so fast that they caught air. 

 Just a reminder to say no to crack (unless its a cute one like this one)  ;)

 Love Jakes hair and face in this shot.

 Karolina didnt want to get wet, so she enjoyed holding a cousins baby instead.  They were visiting from Thailand.  Such a cute little baby!

 Xander, love this kid so much.  He is such a spunky little firecracker.  <3 p="">

 The kids decided to give lots of wet hugs to Karolina.  I'm sure she enjoyed everyone of them.

Ellie could not stop smiling, it was great. 

Thank you Craig and Rachel for loving my kids so much and sharing your FUN toys with them.

More Idaho Picture Overload

 I find such joy in taking pictures.  I am so thankful for a husband who sees the joy it brings me and makes sure I have a camera worthy of taking good pictures. :)

 At the lookout with Karolina, Ellie and Jake.  She thought it was beautiful

 Jake already love his Karolina

 Is there anything really better than throwing rocks in the river on a pretty summer night?

 Jake insisted that Karolina stand next to him while he was swinging.  lol

 There is a pretty yucky fire here in Idaho at the moment which is pretty sad, but it sure has made for some amazing sunsets.  (finding beauty in eventhe worst of situations)

 I got this hammock when I was in high school and never used it.  Once we cleared sheds, fences, and a few odd trees I found the perfect place to hang it and the kids have loved it. 

 Experts on the monkey bars

 The big fire across the freeway from us.  It kind of reminds me of pictures of the dust storms.

Idaho picture overload

 We headed to Idaho a day after Karolina arrived from Norway.  It's not idealy what we wanted to have happen, but we have so much work that needs to be done on the Old Place and it seems that all of our free time is spent in Kimberly.  I quickly showed her some sites and enjoyed doing pictures with her.  Karolina is quite the photographer, and I look forward to being able to take lots of pictures with her.  She amazes me with her talent being so young, and I'm hopeful that I can learn from her.

 Really is there anything better than a happy kid out in the fresh air?  I think not.

 I love that even though Ellie is starting to find herself as a young lady, she still has time in life to have fun, and I hope she keeps this innocents for a long time.

 I am very hopeful that we will enjoy this young lady and be able to make lots of fun memories with her while she is with us this year.  She is quiet, but I am sure it's cause she does not know us yet.

 I love to see my kids enjoying time with eachother.