I picked Coley up from school early on his birthday and we celebrated with a birthday lunch at some Mexican restaurant that Coley had been dying to try because our pastor had recommended it. (In fact, our pastor was eating lunch there when we arrived.)
And then on Friday, Josh took Coley and a couple of his friends out for a Nerf War, a movie and burgers at Jaspers.
And then on Sunday, we invited the family over for a party...
Dramatic much Annie?
Rosecoe-T even suprised Coley by coming down from Seattle for the day...
I wish I had more pictures to share, but it turns out that shooting with a broken leg is much harder than it looks. (I've got my fingers crossed that my doctor is going to take my cast off today and put me in a walking boot instead.)
And while I'm here, I've got three consults to give away to past students who participated in "What Did it Teach You?":
Michelle. Here's Michelle's submission.
Lindsay W. Lindsay's submissions are here and here.
Tonya. Here's Tonya's submission.
Michelle, Lindsay and Tonya, will you email me at karen@snapshotsofagoodlife.com so we can set up your photography consult?
And thanks to all you past students who participated - it was so much fun looking through all of those beautiful images. (Love you guys.)
great pictures!! Ross is such a great brother and poor Annie getting smoke in her face makes me laugh...not because she has smoke in her face but that expression is hilarious!
Posted by: gina | October 24, 2012 at 03:20 PM
I always LOVE your family parties...thank you for letting us join in the fun. Hoping you are cast free and wearing the "boot".
Thanks for sharing your life, your wisdom, and your talent!
Posted by: janel | October 24, 2012 at 06:10 PM
Don't keep us hanging....what was in the box??? :-)
Posted by: Janet | October 24, 2012 at 10:00 PM
OH so cute! A very Happy Birthday to Cole! I can't believe he's twelve already! From the time I found your blog and then signed up for your class, it seems like it's been a blink of an eye. What a pleasure and gift it has been to share your family as it grows. Thank you Karen!
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | October 25, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Aaahh! I suddenly NEED to know what's in that box?!
Posted by: Valerie | October 25, 2012 at 07:50 AM
The photo of the four of them, with Coley's hand over Annie's mouth.... needs to be made 20x30 and hung prominently in your home! saying i love it doesn't even begin to describe it! And, yes, of course, What's in the box?! :) a gun?
Posted by: Yvonne | October 25, 2012 at 10:46 AM
imagine my total surprise when i opened my new click magazine and saw an article from one of my favorite photographers! congratulations!
Posted by: candy | October 25, 2012 at 05:02 PM
I found your blog while Josh was overseas..I really like your style!
Posted by: Rebya Falk | October 26, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Perfect! Love the photos.
Posted by: myrtle | November 06, 2012 at 11:55 PM