Pretty in a Blue Dress | Lake Shawnee, Topeka KS

June 15, 2013 by Debra

Pretty in a Blue Dress.

One day last month Erika, Shaune and I went to Sam’s Club. We were shopping for household items. As we were browsing the isles, I noticed clothing for children. Of course I just had to take a peek. It was then that I spotted this blue dress. Erika said they really had no where to wear a dress like this one at the time. Well- Grandma said, “We’ll take pictures in it and then she can wear it whenever.” Little girls look so adorable in cute dresses!

Briella with her red hair looks really good in blue, green and purple. I knew her pictures would turn out wonderful. It was a matter of getting her to sit still long enough to snap the lens!

Lake Shawnee is beautiful. I immediately thought of this location for Brie’s photo session. Notice the chair. This was the chair I purchased for my children. Erika sat in this chair at the same age! Not only does this show the passing of time, but the chair kept Briella still for a few poses.

The gallery is available on the family page.

Tote Bags | I Just Love Tote Bags!

June 13, 2013 by Debra 1 Comment

Tote Bags- I just love tote bags!

Yes, I am a grandmother! Actually I have found bags can really help with time management and organization. My collection is growing. Each tote has a different purpose. My pink tote in a
previous post is for carrying items associated with my granddaughter when we go out on our outings. The tote pictured above is my receptionist tote. Items I need throughout my work day I keep here and grab on the go in the mornings. A real time saver. Now each time I see a fun tote, I will most definitely consider how I can put it to use! Here are a couple links that I enjoy browsing for tote bags:

Lands’ End

Thirty-One

A Fan of Different Colors

June 12, 2013 by Debra

My office was once my son’s bedroom. This room is not a large one; just 9′ by 12′ not including the closet. It’s rather quaint. Many times and hours I have spent here. It was just the other night I was lying in the middle of the floor waiting for an image gallery to upload to the server that I actually saw this view of the ceiling fan. And I wondered how many times my son as a child did the very same thing.

By the red paddle you will see the football hanging down from the fan. When Adam (my son) was using this room he was young and short. For him to be able to turn the paddles on and off, the chain length needed to be extended. He just thought this was cool having the football at the end of the chain! Memories now but each time I think of them it seem’s just like yesterday. How time passes. Yes, I have heard others say the very same. But- boy, how time fly’s is an under statement.

Be sure to grab your camera and take those photos of the everyday stuff. As time fly’s, it will be those small things that will be very precious memories in the years to come.