I had hoped to get even more posted, but here's a few of the 2010 shots that never made it to blogland...
A few of Annie, working her way from a pout...
to a smile.
Coley on St. Patrick's Day.
Annie carrying my Friday Flowers.
Annie and my Sister.
Coley dragging Annie around the living room in a sheet.
Kiddos at the park.
Annie on our way back from the Lake.
Annie eating strawberries on the front porch.
Annie playing in the living room.
Courtney Lee (who mastered her bike this summer.)
Annie drawing.
Annie & Shelby.
Annie coloring.
Soccer.
Lithia Park.
Dessert.
Coley wanted his picture taking while climbing the rock wall at Lithia Park.
Coley on top of the rock wall (after convincing me to climb to the top of it with him.)
A picture of me climbing back down.
Thankfully that one was blurry.
Measuring eachother in the pantry.
Dinner at Bella (just me and Annie.)
And some from Ross and Cali's senior prom. (He was broke so we cooked dinner for them over at my Mom's house.)
My Uncle Donnie came over to hang out during dinner too.
Halfway through dinner, my Uncle went streaking past the living room window.
The shot was totally overexposed, but maybe it's better that way.
Hope your 2010 was great and your 2011 is even better.
my favorite is annie on the porch with strawberries! and i want your mixer. and i'm thanking the Lord for the overexposed shot:D
Posted by: mandy friend | December 31, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Your relatives MUST be related to my relatives! How sweet for all of you to work together to make it sucha a perfect evening for Ross and Cali. Love the random shots.
Happy New Year Bonnie G
Posted by: Bonnie | December 31, 2010 at 04:49 PM
LOVE that you all made the prom night special for the kids. How fun! What a great way to support each other.
Posted by: Ally | December 31, 2010 at 06:59 PM
Loved these photos. Thanks so much for posting them and for letting me drop in and share your stories/photos the past year. I love the way you capture each moment and your honesty and humor when you blog.
It has been a difficult year for us and we are looking forward to a better 2011. I wish all the best to you and yours!
Posted by: Jodi R | December 31, 2010 at 07:55 PM
lol...you put the 2011 shots that never made it...kinda reminds me of my 2010?? Happy New Years to all of you. Loving that you are back into bloggin' mode! Wishing you all the best in 2011...Kathy & little Charlie
Posted by: Kathy C. | December 31, 2010 at 09:26 PM
OMG! What a great random collection of pictures...just spectacular. Wishing all of you a wonderful 2011!
Posted by: Christine Edwards | December 31, 2010 at 09:33 PM
LOVE all these shots! You make me want to be a better photographer! Happy New Year Karen & family!
Posted by: Addie | December 31, 2010 at 09:43 PM
I SO enjoy looking at your photos. You have such a fun composition style that captures the memories.
Someday I will make it into your online class or audit it....
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Shauna Thompson | December 31, 2010 at 09:53 PM
Ok, the one of you blurry made me Lol...and then Uncle Donnie..the one of him in focus...completely cracked me up..I love him and swear he is related! and the streaking...LOVE IT! HE rocks!
Posted by: Heather Crawford | December 31, 2010 at 10:41 PM
OMG!! It's after midnight on New Year's eve and I can't sleep so I come over here and I love the random photos posted.....Love the shot of Annie & the dog and Ross & Cali's Prom dinner and then up pops your Uncle Donnie!!! ROFLMAO....I laughed so hard I woke hubby up!! Your family is just hysterical!!! Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Debbie | January 01, 2011 at 01:08 AM
All of these are wonderful! I love the little slices of life! Even your uncle streaking... ;)
Posted by: MichelleGB | January 01, 2011 at 03:48 AM
I´m crazy about annies pics making her way from pout to a smile. I love them!
Posted by: Nina | January 01, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Dear Karen I love looking at all your photos and reading your stories - and I am so thankful that you are in bloggging mode again.... yeah for us.
I wish you and your family a very good 2011 and hope life will be good to you all.
One of my wishes for this new year, again, is please please please can I be able to take pictures like Karen Russel....maybe some day I will get there...thanks for everything you share.
Posted by: Ingvild | January 01, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Picture PERFECT!! So glad these made it to blog-land! Smiling here! HNY!
Posted by: janel | January 01, 2011 at 06:32 AM
Your uncle Donnie is classic!!! Cracking up!!!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 01, 2011 at 08:29 AM
These are fantastic! Laughing out loud! Is that some special, made to order, extra long measuring stick? Where'd you find it. I would love one too. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Nicole Kberg | January 01, 2011 at 08:47 AM
I love reading your blog. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us here in cyberspace!
Posted by: Amie | January 01, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Karen, I love these pictures. Could you tell me where you bought that ruler that is in your pantry to measure the kids. I write my measurments on the wall and I would like something I could write on to take it with me if we were ever to move.
Thanks,
kim
Posted by: Kim | January 01, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I about chocked to death on my coffee when I hit the streaker shot♥
Love them all...yes even the pool porn!
Happy New Year beautiful Karen!!!
Posted by: Valerie | January 01, 2011 at 11:44 AM
There's a whole lot of "rule of thirds" going on there........LOL
Posted by: Karen Aldrin | January 01, 2011 at 01:21 PM
I have to say, the photo that made me laugh hysterically was the one of your Uncle Donnie behind Ross and Cali at their prom dinner. Then, to find out he went streaking past the window!! It's truly wonderful that you have a family like that...mine is the same way, and I cherish every zany and crazy moment with them! :D Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Nita | January 01, 2011 at 03:25 PM
I was so down today and I took a little look and a smile came across my face. Thanks karen
Posted by: Cindy Welch | January 01, 2011 at 04:08 PM
What a great collection of memories. Uncle Donnie is a hoot. I can see there is not a dull moment with him around!!
Posted by: Sandy | January 01, 2011 at 06:32 PM
OMGoodness, I am loving your Uncle Donnie.. every bit of him! You sure he isn't from NH too? I can walk to NH from my house in VT and I'm telling you.. I know lots of Uncle Donnie's! Their dinner shots were FABULOUS! What a great idea.. so special!
You've totally spoiled us with all of these blog posts. I love it! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Tammy Mellish | January 02, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Love the prom dinner pictures! Your family rocks!
Posted by: Kelli | January 02, 2011 at 01:38 PM