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.
So sweet!! Love the photos esp the last one!! Such beautiful girls!!! and love Courtney's hair..she's so cute!! and your looking fabulous by the way!!!
Posted by: teresa b | March 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Love all the Lunch with Mom pictures! I have been wanting to get the D7000. Enjoy Spring Break!
Posted by: Dina | March 19, 2011 at 05:09 PM
Courtney Lee looks so grown up! Love your pictures Karen. Enjoy Spring Break!
Posted by: Young Nanny | March 19, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Beautiful pictures. Your parenting inspires me.
Wondering how you like the d7000 compared to your normal d700??? Can you compare the two or does the d700 just completely blow it out of the water?
Posted by: jen | March 19, 2011 at 08:52 PM
I have loved these lunch with mom posts! That last picture of you and Courtney is WONDERFUL. I hope my kids even want to redeem their coupons someday, that sure says a lot about how they feel about YOU! : )
Posted by: Paige Rodriguez | March 19, 2011 at 09:38 PM
You both are so beautiful! The waitress photo, omg, I laughed so hard!!! Hugs from Conroe, Texas
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | March 19, 2011 at 09:39 PM
Please tell Courtney Lee that her hair is fabulous! Your hair is looking lovely also. Have you ever thought about getting a remote control for your self timer shots? My husband got one for our Nikon from some discount web site and they work just fine...but the waitress shot was fun too. I'm sure that waitress would be appalled to know that her backside is on your blog! Enjoy your Spring break...and take lots of photos!
Posted by: Brandi | March 20, 2011 at 05:36 AM
I was just wondering how you set up the shot, and also, I always feel a little silly shooting in public like that. Do you ever feel like that?
Posted by: Peggy | March 20, 2011 at 08:10 AM
love that last shot!
and courtney is so blessed to have you as her 2nd mom!
love how great you are with her!
I have a step-daughter myself, but never got a chance to be a mom to her!
she's 27 now!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | March 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Great shots....Love that you put outtakes in your post! Tell little Miss Courtney Lee her haircut is adorable. Love that last one of you two!
Posted by: Ann | March 20, 2011 at 07:23 PM
That last picture of the two of you is awesome!
Posted by: allison | March 21, 2011 at 05:56 AM
two beautiful chicks!!!
Posted by: karlalala | March 21, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Awesome pictures - Courtney Lee (and you) look beautiful!
I laughed out loud at the waitress shot - - too funny!
Posted by: Patty | March 21, 2011 at 09:36 AM
These photos are sooooo adorable!!!
I love the idea of the one on one lunch dates.
I would love to know what camera lens you used for these...if you don't mind sharing. :)
Posted by: Sheri Reguly | March 22, 2011 at 07:43 AM
You inspired me. I took my daughter out for lunch last week and got some fun shots too. Thanks for the Karen-goodness!
Posted by: Alissa | March 23, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Happy Belated Birthday to Courtney. I remember only because she and I share the day!
Posted by: Christine | March 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM
You look dashing! Courtney Lee's hair is so cute too!
Posted by: Homeowner Insurance | March 24, 2011 at 08:10 PM
As I comment on this post, I am actually in the first stages of labor with my little girl to be (the internet is a fabulous coping strategy!) These lunch posts make me totally excited to become a mother - to enjoy getting to know our child and her personality. Thank you for this awesome idea - and thank you for making a difference in our world by loving your children with your TIME! They will grow up to be better for it :)
Posted by: Erika Melnychuk | March 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Melanie | March 29, 2011 at 02:18 PM
I been absent from visiting daily for months, I have missed being a fly on your wall. I have to use the coupon ideal, some one on one time with each kiddo, thought about milkshake or ice cream dates about a year ago never followed thru with it even though they each agreed to do it BUT the resterant idea is killer they Luv to eat out! Your looking really good Karen Russell and Courtneys hair absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Jamia | March 29, 2011 at 08:23 PM