KC Milan Lion's Fury

"HEY JONATHAN, TUCK YOUR SHIRT IN!!"~MOM
(yeah, you gotta look good playing the game...I mean, he already requests hair gel for every event)

Yep, even in this harsh, cold, snowy winter...wait...hold on, I'm way off...I mean mild, unseasonably warm winter, we are still kicking the ball around a bit. Indoors, that is...although the weather hasn't really prevented any chance of just being outside. I could say I would like to see even just a little snow, but quite frankly, I'm okay with this wacky winter weather. Jonathan has been enjoying playing with his team after a brief hiatus and we are thrilled that his entire undefeated U7 championship team will be back to play this spring...sporting a new name (see blog title?) The kids were asked to come up with a name.... Jon picked Fury (think "How to Train Your Dragon"). This was combined with another players pick of Lion and wa-la, we have a pretty formidable name, right?

Asking for prayer...

I had the fortune to photograph this amazing family....and this beautiful little girl. Please take a moment to read the following blog about Violet's latest trial...she and her family really need the intervention of prayer right now. http://calvinandoliver.blogspot.com/










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Christmas Day!

Christmas Eve

Christmas in Eudora

Once again...lots of gluttony, creativity and humor to be had. :-)

Nick's Celebration of Life!

Nick had his 3rd Celebration of Life at the Montessori he attends!

He was so excited to be the center of attention. Again, he walked around the candle (representing the sun) for each year of his life...stopped at Dec. to show pictures to his classmates and hear from him mom what exciting things he did each of his five years.

Nick's 5th Birthday Party!

He really, really wanted an Angry Bird party. Did you know they make NOTHING Angry Birds for parties that I could find short notice (because admittedly, I don't plan way in advance for these things...I wish I was more organized)? Lots of late nights this week, but this mom delivered. Thanks to the help from my cousin, Ariel (and Todd) for helping with the cupcakes! This was the special birthday for my little Nick where he could hardly contain his excitment for the few weeks leading up to this party!

Montessori "Program"

Another informal Holiday program at the Montessori...love how preschoolers prefer SHOUTING as opposed to singing. :) They did their traditional book exchange as well.

Boy Scout Christmas Party

Our big Boy Scout and his brother attended the Boy Scout Christmas party with daddy...while the ladies of the family were out shopping. Nick now can't wait to be a boy scout!