Category Archives: Portrait
The Official Big Graduation Remembrance [School]
Whatever my duties around here, I’ve been quite remiss in fulfilling them at least since Holly ran her Alaskan marathon. And while I’d love to say that it’s because nothing much has been happening around here, I cannot tell that lie. … Continue reading
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It’s Here, Baccalaureate is Really Here [School]
Really hard to believe we’ve gotten this far. Seems like not too long ago, Madysen was still my baby girl–and she listened to at least a portion of what I said. But this evening, she’ll officially graduate from high school. … Continue reading
Thanks, But No Thanks: School [Portraits]
How many freaking portraits do they really think I’m going to buy in a school year? I already bought them in the fall, and I regret that considering the cost and quality. No way I’m buying these from the spring.
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School Portraits: Some Are Too Cool For Them [Portraits]
Even though we have crazy kids running around this place, only the two sweet little girls have school portraits taken. And, for the record, I think that school portraits are a huge and ridiculous racket. Instead of a purchasing an … Continue reading
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Our Little Artist: Emma Paints Portraits [Funny]
Anyone else feel like all I do is document the kids’ sporting events? Not today. On Sunday, for whatever reason, Emma decided she wanted to paint portraits of the family. She started with me, then did Madysen, then abandoned the … Continue reading
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Carry These Pictures Set To Music [Video]
I posted a bunch of pictures from a great birthday party photo shoot that Layla was a part of in early July. She also received this slideshow of those great photos. Enjoy. [Originally posted January 29, 2008]
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Carry These Pictures: I Never Had a Birthday Party Like This–Thankfully [Portraits]
You know me as a photo savant. And considering that I have this gem in my repertoire, who can argue? They say that a poor craftsmen blames his tools. Which is true–except for in this case, it is the fault … Continue reading
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The 2007 Tulips Were Much Better [Dallas]
So last year around this time, we went to the Dallas Arboretum for its Dallas Blooms event. But we went too late to see the tulips in bloom. On Sunday, we all went back and had much better luck. The … Continue reading
New Home, New School, Only Some New Portraits [Portraits]
Prior to the 2006-07 school year, we had purchased school pictures of the kids. See, e.g., the 2005-06 school portraits. But for whatever reason, we only got some school pictures for this year. I know things were crazy with the move … Continue reading
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Speed’s New Club Team [Soccer]
[Note: No idea why I'm posting these pictures from Speed's 2006-07 club soccer team in mid-2011.] Speed’s 2005-06 club soccer year went okay, but there was one particular issue having to do with the coach’s son being on the team … Continue reading
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