Courtney Lee was the last to claim her Lunch-with-Mom (Stepmom) coupon last week.
She chose an Asian restaurant out in Ashland just because they give you your own personal teapot.
I recently got the Nikon D7000 and it's got this fabulous self-timer feature that allows you to tell the camera how many shots you want it to take. (I set it to take ten shots.)
Our waitress ended up in six of them.
And this guy ended up in two.
And then we went for dessert.
I ordered some sort of apple tart and Courtney Lee ordered a coconut carmel tart.
Turned out that Courtney preferred the apple tart and I preferred the coconut carmel tart so we shared.
And yes, Ross got his own coupons but has yet to redeem them (cause he's a busy working/college boy who just worked his first-ever-32-hour-work-week.)
Will be gone next week (Spring Break!) so I'll catch up when we get back.
Oh my goodness. I have been loving your 'timer' shots lately, and I now love you for sharing that tidbit about the 10 timed shots because I never realized that my D90 can do that too! I didn't even think to try something like that until you said that. Definitely will be trying it out soon :)
Posted by: donya | March 18, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Ok, the kids are awesome, blah, blah, blah...
I took your class in Florida last year and I bought the D7000 pretty much because you told me to. I love it, but I'm still learning a lot how to use it. Now I'm excited that you have one too.
I just realized this post sounds a little stalker-ish, but I'm going to leave it this way. Maybe you'll think it's funny. :)
Happy Friday!
Posted by: Shannon | March 18, 2011 at 07:07 PM
The D700 has the intervalometer, too!
Posted by: Molly | March 18, 2011 at 07:18 PM
How do you focus when using the self timer?
Posted by: Courtney | March 18, 2011 at 07:31 PM
I just love how you parent your children. I know you have said that you aren't perfect. Who is? But you do some neat things with your kids. And, as I have said before, I just love how you love Courtney. My stepmother is the same way. It's truly a special relationship.
Posted by: Wendy | March 18, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Courtney's haircut is A-dorable!
Posted by: Melissa S. | March 18, 2011 at 08:08 PM
omgoodness! that shot with the waitress is hilarious! i had to turn my laptop around and show my husband why i was laughing so hard. lol! i love the idea of taking each kid out for their own special lunch.
Posted by: laura vegas | March 18, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Hi Karen, I thought you might like to know.The Pioneer Woman chose a photo of mine , that I took whilst trying to get a shot for one of my workshop assignments last year.Without you I would never have taken such a shot.You should be as proud as I was that it got picked.Without your input it would never have happened.
Mine is the Buzzy Boy image of my daughter in a lavender field.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2011/03/beauty-photos-group-5/
http://karen-somewhereovertherainbow.blogspot.com/2011/03/woooo-hooooooo.html
Posted by: Karen Aldrin | March 18, 2011 at 08:41 PM
thanks for the laugh...the photo of the waitress is too funny!! I thought I would share with you my favorite term for a step parent.... "Bonus" mom...to me it just has a better sound to it...and from the looks of it, Courtney def. got a "Bonus" mom and I think you prolly got a "Bonus" daughter! I admire your family and I appreciate you sharing such intimate photos and stories with us!
I think U Rock!!!
Posted by: Stacey H | March 18, 2011 at 09:00 PM
That is a fabulous shot of you two on the bench. Love the emotion. What did you have the camera propped up on?
Posted by: PattyL | March 18, 2011 at 09:52 PM
I laughed out loud at the photo of the waitress. After seeing all of your success with the self-timer, I think I may have to start using it more than just the annual Christmas picture. Thanks for the new inspiration!
Posted by: Elizabeth C. | March 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM
1. LOVE Courtney's hair!!!
2. just spit mango peach tea all over my desk thanks to the waitress pic!!
awesomeness!
Posted by: kristi | March 18, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Nice hair cut Courntey Lee............ I sure did have a laugh about the waitress (ummm... behind) being in the picture....... you gotta laugh don't you....... love the last photo. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia (noticed Karen's lavender field photo - very cute). Enjoy your spring break. Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | March 19, 2011 at 02:30 AM
I love how Courtney Lee got dressed up for your lunch and her hair cut is adorable. The final shot of the two of you is so precious. You're an awesome mom - never, ever doubt that.
Posted by: Lisa V. | March 19, 2011 at 02:44 AM
Karen, YOU look amazing!!!!!!
Posted by: AMY | March 19, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Love the last shot - priceless!
Posted by: SusanC | March 19, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Adorable! Courtney is a beautiful little girl and is lucky to have you in her life!
Posted by: Cara | March 19, 2011 at 06:21 AM
I was hoping you and Josh Downs would get a lunch date too! (wink) My kids lost all of their spring break because of snow days, so I lived vicariously through you.
Posted by: Mandy Smith | March 19, 2011 at 06:32 AM
That last shot is a beautiful shot of you and Courtney! What fun!! The waitress shots are really funny...but the first one with the waitress in it looks like her left are has turned into a hulk arm...theres a merger for ya! hahahaha! Love your hair cut Courtney!! :)
Posted by: Tracy | March 19, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Absolutely love love love that last shot of the two of you....
Posted by: KellyC | March 19, 2011 at 07:42 AM
the last photo made me teary- it's AWESOME! thanks for sharing your life with all of us! :)
Posted by: Yvonne | March 19, 2011 at 08:37 AM
I loved the shot of the waitress, LOL!! too funny :)
Posted by: Gretchen C | March 19, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Great shot of you and CourtneyLee. Have a great Spring Break.
Posted by: Judy Webb | March 19, 2011 at 09:09 AM
I loved the pictures from the lunches, that is such a great idea! Courtney Lee's hair is so cute right now! Did she pick it herself?
Have a great time on spring break, I know I can't wait for mine!
Posted by: Abby B | March 19, 2011 at 09:36 AM
She looks so grown up with her hair cut!
You got some great shots of you and your kids! Love them!
Posted by: Kelli | March 19, 2011 at 11:12 AM