capture2011 :: no. 199 :: 10.8.11 :: this is a good saturday morning

capture2011 :: no. 198 :: 10.6.11 :: let the leaf crunching begin!!!

if you see me walking in a zig-zag pattern, i am not attempting to dodge a missile. i am heading for the crunchiest leaves possible——wherever they may be.

capture2011 :: no. 197 :: 10.6.11 :: doughy

an ode to vern

ben (my beloved "vern") turned 28 on monday. so while this is a little late, it is no less heartfelt. here we go.

oh, vernie, how i love thee. let me count thy ways:

i love that you try so hard to make me laugh.

dancing outside the window while i do the dishes and you clear the driveway . . .

putting mascara on your mustache to look as seedy as humanly possible . . . 

 wedding day antics . . .

 

and other general tomfoolery.

i love and appreciate your willingness to be tech support (for me and many others).

you look really good behind the boat. even when you fall.

and of course, you look good while driving the boat.

sometimes, you explore with me and get a little emo. just a little.

you love all your nieces and nephews.

 you love Jesus. and you love me.

happy belated birthday!

over the weekend . . .

capture2011 :: no. 195 :: 10.1.11 :: saturday baking

i made some cupcakes, because . . .


capture2011 :: no. 196 :: 10.2.11 :: engagement party!

my sister is engaged as of yesterday! her amazingly sweet, funny, Christ-loving now-fiance proposed and she did not say no. :) he had asked us a few weeks ago if we would host a little reception afterward with family and a few friends. cafe latte cheesecake was involved. i forgot to take pictures while everyone was here, but these are some fun bits from the party. beth posed our little model man to reflect the absolute joy we feel in kristen and tyler's engagement.

here's a snap of the happy couple at my parents' house a few weeks ago.

congratulations, you two!