For Christmas, each of the kids got a new lunch box with coupons inside that were redeemable for two lunch dates; one with me and one with Josh Downs.
All the Lunch-with-Mom coupons were redeemed this week, starting with Annie who chose a picnic lunch down at the park by our house.
She asked for blueberries, applesauce, a peanut butter sandwich, hot chocolate and a pretty blanket to sit on. (She asked for flowers too, but her request came in too late so there wasn't time to make it happen.)
It was cold and dreary so instead of picnicking on the grass, we picnicked on the stage at the park.
She didn't want to play on the swings because they were too wet so we played this little hand-game that goes, tic-Tac-Toe, give me an x given me an o, give me a three in a row and ends with a game of paper-rock-scissors.
Oh, and she didn't request cupcakes, but I brought a couple anyhow. (That's a cupcake on the pink lunch pail.)
Will post the rest of the lunch dates later this week.
So sweet. I absolutely love it.
Posted by: Jennifer M. | March 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM
how pretty is that?
all of it!
sweet annie
the blankie
the lighting
the healthy lunch ( my caroline would have requested mcd's)
you
all of it
Posted by: paige | March 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM
oh how sweet!
Posted by: teresa b | March 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I just adore her idea of a lunch date :)
Posted by: Amanda | March 15, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I like that she wanted a 'pretty' blanket. These photos are adorable!
Posted by: Kristy | March 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Beautiful pictures!!! Hope you have time to scrap them sometime and share them. Such pretty colors!
Posted by: gina f. | March 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM
These are just beautiful. Last week I scanned and color corrected some old photos for a friend, the only ones she has of her and her parents. In every one of them, my friend's mother is looking at her in a very cross way. Her memories of childhood are mostly unhappy, and hey! photos to back that up. It made me very sad for her. How blessed are your children to have pictures of you looking at them so lovingly.
And also, totally envious of Annie's gorgeous skin, which she obviously got from you.
Posted by: Cyndi | March 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM
There is not anything about this that is not precious.
And BEAUTIFUL!!! I love it all.
I am so sad to see little Annie looking a bit older:(
5 really seems to have made her look grown up.
Can't wait for the rest!
Posted by: Tricia | March 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM
beautiful photos, and i love that you got in so many of the photos. what a fun lunch date!
Posted by: sarah | March 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Karen, I am loving class, and all of the cute things you do with your kids- I hope to remember these things in a few years when my baby is big enough for lunch dated with mom!
Posted by: Cara | March 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM
that last picture is priceless....
Posted by: kate | March 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Adorable, all of it.
Love the lunch pail.
Kate
Posted by: Kate | March 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM
What a fun lunch with your little girl!!
Posted by: Tracy | March 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM
What a fabulous gift idea! I think I might steal it and do it for my kids this year .. I think I might do it for my husband as well. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kimberly K | March 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM
So sweet! <3 it!
Posted by: kristin | March 15, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Really lovin your photos lately that include you! Really need to start doing that myself more. Thanks for the reminder, Karen!
Posted by: donya | March 15, 2011 at 01:14 PM
oh. i just LOVE these.
stella came home from school with the same song the other day. though she SWEARS that it's "give me an s. give me an o."
which just plain made me smile.
Posted by: jen | March 15, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Camera on the table, you'd reach over and push timer?? They are great. Indoors or outdoors, I love your photos. I am working with my 50mm lens and f stop, trying to make my photos as pretty as yours. Do you think your shooting in "RAW" and down loading as working on them gives them that beautiful soft look??
Posted by: Judy Webb | March 15, 2011 at 02:00 PM
This is so special... I imagine these lunches will be SUCH a wonderful memory for you and your children. ;) You are seriously ROCKIN' the self-portrait shots, too! You look awesome, Karen! (And Annie looks SO grown up!!)
Posted by: Lacey | March 15, 2011 at 02:04 PM
This is such a beautiful idea! I love it! And love your pictures too. Found you through another blogger.
Posted by: Misty | March 15, 2011 at 02:36 PM
What a sweet thing to do!
Posted by: Kelli | March 15, 2011 at 03:18 PM
This is SO SO SO Cute!! I just love it!! I am obsessed with the adorable lunch pail. Where did you find something so awesome??
Posted by: Sarah Edelman | March 15, 2011 at 03:21 PM
That is so sweet! I love what she asked for and I love the pictures.
Posted by: Melanie | March 15, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Adorable pictures! I must ask where do you get your cupcakes? They look so good!
Posted by: Terry | March 15, 2011 at 04:01 PM
I LOVE the idea...........and life does get in the way when you have a few kids. I think that is so special and the kids will all remember their special lunch dates. Your photos are great and you look beautiful in them.....great self timer ones... Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia
Posted by: Kathy | March 15, 2011 at 04:51 PM