Life in the (907)

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

6-5-15: Rhyanne's High School Graduation

We made a big road trip with Kiaj & Jereyl to go out to Pennsylvania for Rhyanne's high school graduation. We didn't have great seats, but at least we were able to be there!

The way they do it means there is only one student on the stage at once.
It took a long time, but it was nice that each graduate had her moment.

now we have 2 college students!!!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Mendota Lady Trojans Softball

I was able to see a few softball games while in Illinois.

5-21-2015

5-28-2015

low-key posing

still low-key posing

post-game low-key posing

Monday, October 26, 2015

5-24-2015: Clark is skeptical of his cousin Tina

PS: Did you see those cupcakes? Erin & I totally made those cupcakes. There were:

white cupcake with lemon pudding filling, lemon frosting, and a raspberry on top
chocolate cupcakes with Nutella frosting
chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow filling and peanut butter frosting (flutternutter #forthewin)

Thank you Pinterest!

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Best use of a poster-board: Make a Polaroid frame for your next party!

If you're on Pinterest you know that it's very popular (or, it was last winter/spring) to have a frame for taking pictures. I had the idea to use a white poster-board to make a Polaroid-style frame, with a hashtag #CongratsNateMHS2015! for taking pictures at his graduation party. I thought it would be a huge hit with the kids! I really think I had the most fun with it...

who needs the actual graduate when you have a poster of him hanging on the wall?

grad & Dad

this girl >>>

Clark took the Cutest Ever award for the day...

I do not recommend taking a panoramic shot while using a frame with writing on it...

The Grad, Nate, and his family!

Saturday, October 24, 2015

5-23-2015: Nate's High School Graduation

graduation fist-bump

Erin & Loretta

Nate's big moment

Woo Hoo!

proud Mama & Graduate

Back in June of 2014, when this whole "let's move to Alaska!" thing was happening, I told Jeff that I needed to know I would be able to make it back for Nate's graduation. He said "sure, as long as we have the money" and after a death glare from me he added "or we can put it on the credit card." Smart husband.

Nate's & Rhyanne's graduations were far enough apart that Jeff wasn't able to make it to Nate's but I was sure there! I wasn't going to miss it!

I know it's 5 months late, but, hey, we're proud of you Nate!

Monday, September 7, 2015

9-6-15: That time I didn't know my camera was set to "Illustration" effect...

On our drive home yesterday, I didn't realize that I had accidentally set my camera to "effects." The most common effect that I like is "illustration." And that means that I took 32 pictures using the Illustration effect. Enjoy...