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Monday, November 02, 2009

 Pictures of our life---





Ian has discovered his toes and also his voice.  Right now he's telling a story in a deep guttural grunts.  He's so pleased with himself--much like a man who's enjoying his bass morning voice. 



 


 

important moments--
[The first time Zachary said, "Mommy, take a picture of me."]


[Zachary's first portraiture]



This past weekend we got to leave on a mini-vacation.  Someone had booked a hotel then had something else come up.  Instead of canceling their reservation, in a grand case of generosity let us benefit instead!!!  They told Steve he deserved a vacation after all the long hours he'd been putting in at school.  We thoroughly enjoyed every minute!!!   The mountains aren't where we would normally plan our vacations, so it was kind of neat to do something different from the norm.  It was thoroughly relaxing and by the time we came back the tired yawns and shoulder knots were replaced with contented sighs.

We visited a train museum:



The details were amazing and intriguing.  The traffic lights even changed colors.







Drove around on the Blue Ridge Parkway:

Zachary was explaining the definition of a valley to Teddy II.  He was SURE that these mountains were close to Grammie and Grandpa's house.  It did look a lot like Virginia.

The leaves were a week or two past their peak, but still very pretty.

 


--charmed--

While his window was down, a leaf floated in.


Swam, relaxed, hung out at Barnes and Noble, drank coffee, ate good food, played in the leaves and other nice things like that:

A rainy day + a 3 year old boy + canvas sneakers--not my brainiest moment.



 







We're still smiling.
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ceee-ute pictures of the boys! I love that last one of Zachary jumping into the pool! Can't wait to show them to Adam tomorrow!
Posted 11/2/2009 9:13 PM by smilesbymiles - reply

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Cute pictures! So glad you had a little getaway. We are desperately wishing for a relaxed vacation. So far all our mini-"vacations" in the past year have been non-stop activity... Maybe someday!
Posted 11/2/2009 9:42 PM by richlyblest - reply

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yay for you all! glad you got away...so many cute pics of your boys! the one of Zachary pushing Ian in the dumptruck is too cute...oh, the bond of brothers! :)
Posted 11/2/2009 10:10 PM by foreveranoatneygirl - reply

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Wonderful for you to do something out of the ordinary!   I would've just loved seeing that train set... love stuff like that and detail.  Love Zachery's expression on some of them.
Posted 11/2/2009 11:22 PM by singingrachel - reply

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Fantastic pix, Christy! u always do such a great job with ur photography. N soo glad u got such a neat lil vacation! we're still hoping for ours 1 day .... after awhile... obligations always come first... so we'll see when that day may be a possibility.. but delighted urs came! :yes: Enjoy those adorable boys of urs. looks like lots of fun moments :wink:
Posted 11/3/2009 7:07 AM by lifesadancewelearn - reply

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What a cute post! Your little vacation sounded like a dream come true.     


Your boys are adorable.

Posted 11/3/2009 7:12 AM by babydazed - reply

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Your vacation looks wonderful!!  I'm sure you deserved every minute of it! 


Those boys of yours are just pretty adorable!

Posted 11/3/2009 7:47 AM by erlinyoder - reply

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Love the leaf throwing picture, so cute. Looks like a lot of fun. We drove through Blue Ridge Parkway in May one year, a loooong time ago, I think 7 years. I remember it being pretty then, but fall colors are so much more vibrant.
Posted 11/3/2009 8:03 AM by yodertime Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Your pics blow me away:)These could be straight out of a magazine.yodertime said you give great tips.I can totally see that:)Have yourself a fabulous day!carol
Posted 11/3/2009 8:35 AM by graceful_mom - reply

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Oh...that get--a-way looks wonderful. Know what you mean about the knots in your shoulders being gone when you can get away for a little like that. So nice of your friends to give you their unused vacation!  Ian is getting so big already.  Oh, and I loved the picture of Ian in the dump truck.  He's gonna grow into a little boy REAL fast with a big brother to help him!
Posted 11/3/2009 9:26 AM by appalolly - reply

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I can feel the emotion of Fall- thanks for sharing
Posted 11/3/2009 9:59 AM by whisperofwings - reply

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great update - beautiful pictures...now I'm wishing for a weekend away.
Posted 11/3/2009 11:07 AM by Lenni724 - reply

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it was great catching up with your life through your wonderful pictures!
Posted 11/3/2009 11:10 AM by ShutterbugTim - reply

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wow. looks like a fun and wonderful day! glad u got a get-away like that!
Posted 11/3/2009 11:49 AM by mylittlepinkhouse - reply

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super cute.


love the leaf shots!!
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Your children are so precious! I love the picture of your son looking through the giant leaf - that's so charming! It looks like you guys had an absolute ball!
Posted 11/3/2009 2:27 PM by inconceivable_alicia - reply

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hello =) great pictures.


i'm really curious as to what kind of camera you have. i'd love to be able to take pictures like these.


let me know whenever you can. no rush =) take care!

Posted 11/3/2009 4:32 PM by ThePrince Xanga True Member - reply

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you can just reply on the comment. =) thanks again!
Posted 11/3/2009 4:33 PM by ThePrince Xanga True Member - reply

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I just stumbled here from the xanga home page, but I just have to say, your little ones are SO CUTE! :)


Great pictures of the autumn leaves too!

Posted 11/3/2009 4:41 PM by Gizzella_Orangespunk Xanga True Member - reply

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@graceful_mom - Thank you.  And, I'm glad to help when I can.


@ShutterbugTim - I feel honored by your words.  Thank you.


@Gizzella_Orangespunk -


@inconceivable_alicia - Thanks!


@ThePrince - I use a Canon 40d and their L series lenses.



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@twofus_1 - thank you very much =)

Posted 11/3/2009 6:52 PM by ThePrince Xanga True Member - reply

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Loved seeing the pictures. Ian is getting so big. We were at that train museum already, that display is something to see.
Posted 11/3/2009 9:15 PM by gamom2 - reply

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It was so much fun to look at all the pictures in this post - as always, you did a great job! I loved the one of Zachary peeking through the leaf. And Ian is growing up like crazy! So neat that y'all were able to have a mini-vacation.
Posted 11/5/2009 12:36 AM by luvmyfamily75 - reply

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Love the pictures and Zachary's orange sweater! If you ever decide to do any long distance photography courses, let me know! You can try it out on me!
Posted 11/9/2009 2:21 PM by jolenedawn - reply

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I love all the gorgeous photographs! And, especially that crazy baby hair! So sweet.
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