Sometimes when I'm picking Annie up from school, my little nieces plead to come home with me too. (And their pleading usually works.)
Every time the girls are together, they have a contest over who misses Josh Downs more.
Tate usually wins though when she says in her squeaky little voice, "Aunt Kawen, I miss Uncle Jowsh, I even miss him more than da neighbors dog Lucky dat died."
So on this particular day, the girls decided to draw pictures for Josh to let him know how much they miss him.
They quickly tired of that though and decided it would be more fun to be cheerleaders instead.
But their cheerleading quickly turned into rough-housing.
And playing on the phone.
And a few funny faces.
Coley even got in on the action for awhile.
And I just sat there with my camera perched up over my eye, watching life unfold through my lens, laughing and smiling the whole time.
Sometimes I just need little reminders of how lovely life really is.
Thanks all of you who helped me remember that last week.
And if you're reading this Jowsh Downs...I miss you more than Tate's neighbor's dog Lucky that died too.
LOVE the pictures of Annie laughing so hard while she's coloring!!!!!! GREAT pictures Karen!!!!! Love your house too!
Posted by: Nicole Ellisn | September 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM
These are so fantastic, Karen. I love them all, and I want a new house with nice big pretty windows.
Posted by: Marilou | September 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Annie looks so much like you! I think Josh Downs is very lucky to have so many people that miss him and a wife that blogs so well so he won't miss a thing!
Posted by: Kelli | September 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Love all these messages to Josh Downs at the end. It inspires me to write a message to my husband each day. A little harder sometimes to remember the love when they are right there every day. Or when you are up to your eyeballs in dirty dishes and he is playing a computer game!! :0) But I still love him anyway!
Posted by: Drena | September 28, 2011 at 01:57 PM
We all need those reminders from time to time!!
Life is a blessing - Josh Downs is a lucky man
Posted by: Nicky from Canada | September 28, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Is anybody else getting the typepad pop up when they click on Karen's blog? Just curious.
Posted by: Lynn | September 28, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Karen, I always wonder where you found that amazing light blue velvet couch? Did you have it refinished in that fabric? I adore it :)
Posted by: Marla | September 28, 2011 at 03:59 PM
your blog posts make my day! =)
Posted by: dawn clement | September 28, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Aw, how fun. I wish my girls had cousins near us and near their ages(5 & 7). They're great at playing together but theres nothing like growing up together with lots of family:)
Posted by: Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails | September 28, 2011 at 04:55 PM
I love all those photos. I really love all the photos with that charming door. Thank you for sharing. I'm thinking natural light will be the biggest factor in choosing our next home. Your light is amazing.
Posted by: Jennifer J | September 28, 2011 at 05:38 PM
In all those photos with your door in it...all I can think of is how wonderful it will be when Josh Downs walks through it...I can hear the screen door slam now. Your special talent at recording the every day is more than wonderful.
Posted by: janel | September 28, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Beautiful pictures (of course) and yes, it is nice to be reminded about what you have even if you want him home. Love that bread sign on your screen door...looks cool.
Posted by: Kathy | September 28, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Thanks for sharing pieces of your life with me.
Posted by: Robin healy | September 28, 2011 at 06:34 PM
lovely photos as always. loved watching your stories through your lens.
Posted by: Jona Panesa | September 28, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Love these photos of the little girls -- they are all so very "in the moment". By the way, I entered Erin's giveaway for your class -- hope I win!
Posted by: Lauren | September 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM
it's nice when those reminders come like this!! hope it continues..
Posted by: teresa b | September 29, 2011 at 08:17 AM
The lighting in your house is so great!
Posted by: cinback | September 29, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Love the post.... lots of people love you Karen! Love your scraproom, your photography, just plain YOU! Do you know you're all over Pinterest? :) www dot pinterest dot com
Posted by: Yvonne | September 29, 2011 at 01:37 PM
So sweet! everytime I read your blog it reminds me to capture the everyday moments cuz that's what I want my family to remember. I can't wait for your next making the shot issue to be released!!!
Posted by: lan | September 30, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Annie's laughter in the first series is SO contagious! I imagine hearing their laughter does your heart good, Karen. :)
Posted by: Lacey | September 30, 2011 at 04:16 PM