The Lingenfelter's

Basketball

2012-02-05T23:53:00.000-05:00

We are knee deep into basketball season! It adds a bit of stress to our week - you know - getting to & from practice on a school night...but on Saturdays it's all worth it!!

Charlie Joseph

2012-01-30T09:33:00.001-05:00

Well, we wouldn't know about best hotdogs, but we admit their grilled cheeses are pretty yummy!! Don't forget their sweet tea either!!

Six

2012-01-28T22:00:00.000-05:00

How did these feet get to be six so fast?

Spy Time

2012-01-16T21:06:00.004-05:00

This is what happens when your kids get bored...

Let it happen more often!

Christmas

2012-01-06T10:53:00.004-05:00

What a season!! Our family had a wonderful Advent and Christmas season this year. We incorporated some new and wonderful traditions. Today marks the end of the season of Christmas with the Wise Men visiting the Baby in the Manger. My girl was both excited and sad when she saw that the Wise Men had made it to the manger. Excited, because we've been waiting for this day since the beginning of Advent. Sad, because she knows that we will no longer wake up each morning anticipating change in the Manger scene ~ not until next season.

2011 Year in Review...

2012-01-04T20:53:00.003-05:00

I'm just four days late with this slide-show...not too bad! I'm also pleased, considering that my hard drive was wiped out in October that I was able to save this many images from the past year!

Ladies and Gentlemen...I give you the Lingenfelter version of
Two Thousand and Eleven!

~ Joni Mitchell ~ Shine ~

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-01T15:54:00.006-05:00

We celebrated what's become a tradition in our house...Spot's birthday!

The Guests.

The presents.

Happy Birthday Spot ~ May my Boy want to celebrate your birthday for years to come!!

Merry Christmas!!

2011-12-25T18:34:00.002-05:00

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Lou's Birthday!

2011-12-17T11:54:00.007-05:00

I know, I know...I'm sooooo far behind on some of my posts!! I did however, want to post this slideshow from my girls 6th birthday. All she wanted was to go horseback riding & her Aunt Jamie made that wish come true! We had such a good time! Jamie's friend, Bonnie, was the best, most awesome hostess/horse whisperer!! I cannot thank either of them enough!

The Weepies ~ Gotta Have You ~
The Weepies ~ Simple Life ~

Ho! Ho! Ho!

2011-12-12T22:35:00.008-05:00

We had the best time last night! Some friends invited us over for dinner & guess who showed up?? That's right, the Jolly Old Fellow himself!! What a surprise!! He was so kind & intuitive! As soon as he saw my girl he knew exactly what she wanted for Christmas!! ;-)

~ Bruce Springsteen ~ Santa Claus is Coming to Town ~

The Office

2011-12-06T22:56:00.004-05:00

My girl has taken to perching herself right up on my desk while I work..I kinda like it!

Feminist

2011-12-02T12:32:00.003-05:00

Yesterday, my boy asked me if something was "handmade" or "man made" and I asked him to give me an example and he said "like a lake".

I replied "that's man made".

To which he said "well, that isn't fair, what if a girl helped build that lake? it should be called "People Made".

I love that boy!!

My sleeping beauties!

2011-11-19T00:09:00.005-05:00

They're so precious when they are sleeping!! Both of my babies are getting so big! I can hardly stand it! Although, I will say that recently I was thinking about my boy & the struggles of growing up and I got so excited thinking about the man that he will turn out to be! Kind, generous, smart and funny are all the things I wish for him! Oh and of course...tall & handsome!!

2011 Lantern Walk

2011-11-16T13:57:00.006-05:00

One of my favorite events at the kid's school!

~Yo-Yo Ma ~ Dona Nobis Pacem ~

Armed!

2011-11-12T09:44:00.005-05:00

This is what happen when good kids go bad...with caulk guns!

Sweet Potatoes

2011-10-28T22:58:00.004-04:00

My boy's 2nd grade class had a field trip to the Atlanta Food Bank's Tapestry WIC Garden - led by the magnificent Fred Conrad (father to Ivie). The task given to Grade 2...digging up sweet potatoes. Let me tell you...these weren't your ordinary, buy at Publix, bake in the oven, add a little brown sugar sweet potatoes...these things were MONSTERS! I've never seen anything like this! I asked Fred why they were so big and he looked at me and said "Luck!"

Chopped!

2011-10-15T18:45:00.008-04:00

Our fall break was spent at my parents house this year. One of the many treats when visiting Granna & Daddy Jim is being able to watch TV. We try to be conscious of what the kids watch while visiting - but some things are just too irresistible. Like the Food Network show Chopped... Perhaps you are familiar with this program? Four chefs compete with each other and must use several chosen ingredients when preparing their 3 courses. One by one they are "chopped" from the show until there is only one remaining chef.

Not long after we returned home, I woke up one a.m. to my children preparing their own Chopped event. The ingredients they had to use were: soy nut butter, jelly, frozen bread, granola & kiwi. I was chosen to be the judge, which also meant I had to taste the dishes...all before I'd had my coffee....

At the end of the tasting, I was to place the "chopped" dish under a large pot lid and then ceremoniously uncover which dish had been "chopped" (just like in the show). It was an easy choice for me - once it had been revealed that Chef A had soaked his bread in coconut water...yes water... Chef Lou-Lou was the clear winner! Plus, there was no denying her presentation & the fact that she prepared three separate dishes...

Michaelmas

2011-10-01T15:49:00.007-04:00

Yesterday, our school had their annual Michaelmas celebration & as usual...it was fabulous! My boy was so excited because this was his 1st year to be chased by the dragon. He really hoped to be the last one tagged - luckily there's always next year... I was at Michaelmas in a professional capacity...school photographer, but that didn't stop me from capturing images of my muses...

Lou in a cape that she made in honor of Michaelmas.

Check out the video I made last year for Michaelmas!

Dragon*Con 2011

2011-09-04T21:17:00.006-04:00

Seriously...this is why you live in a city! You can't make this s#*t up! This past weekend Dragon*Con was held in our fair city and we decided to take the family to see the parade held on Saturday morning. I mean, people not only get dressed up like this...they do it early in the morning!! Thank goodness because we had the best time perusing their wackiness!! Here are a few of my favorite images!

Folks couldn't have been friendlier!! I'm serious, everyone would turn and give great big smiles or break into their characters stance without a second thought!

Or lend little girls their machine gun...

The Elf guy - looked JUST like Will Farrell...I think maybe that was the point...

It's really hard for me to choose...but I think the balloon image is my favorite!!

Although, I LOVED Chewbacca here - favorite costume...so sexy!!! You know I have a thing for tall guys...

This guy wasn't part of the parade, well, I guess technically he was because he came behind everyone & cleaned up. We joked that his machine was futuristic enough to be a character in the parade...sch-wooped up all the garbage! If you've gotten this far and you are interested...you can watch the slide show I put together of our fun, fun morning! Seriously, we'll be back next year!

Snake

2011-08-29T10:55:00.002-04:00

Yep, that was me...driving around town last week with a snake in my purse, willingly I might add! The lengths I go to for my kids - I really hope they appreciate my motherly dedication!

Redundant

2011-08-19T23:42:00.004-04:00

There are days where I wish I could completely envelop these kids! I just want to wrap my arms around both of them and hold them as tightly as I can!

tooth

2011-08-09T22:47:00.008-04:00

UGH!! My girl had another terrible fall from her bike today & BUSTED up her mouth good! One tooth is precariously hanging in there, but its fate looks pretty sealed...needless to say she had a rough day! As a matter of fact, it took it's toll on all of us - honestly, I just don't handle blood very well!! However, I'm quick to realize that we are so blessed with our health that a lost tooth is minor in comparison to the potential...

Tonight as I was putting her to bed I lingered a little longer than normal, tickling her back and staying with her until she fell asleep. Right before she dozed off she murmured this..."I think I have the greatest Mommy of all..." I'm not sure if my heart could have been any fuller! This must be what they mean when they say it's all worth it!

SuperCat!

2011-08-08T12:04:00.003-04:00

"Skyper thinks he is a 'super-cat' and that he can fly. Hmph...he can't...I try to help him...I hold him up and then drop him...and he can't fly!"

***for the life of us...we can't figure out why he keeps scratching her...

Eye Exam

2011-08-02T15:37:00.002-04:00

Although it's a given that I love my children with all of my heart, all of the time...there are times when they do or say something that makes me fall in love with them all over again! Today was one of those days, as soon as I saw this, my heart dove a little deeper!

My boy was scheduled for an eye appointment, nothing serious, just an eye appointment. But, boy was he nervous - so nervous that he and his sister studied for the eye exam - complete with an eye chart and all - here they are with his sister administering the test. Although he passed, she concluded that he cheated since he was the one who developed the eye chart...she has a good point!

Edisto Sea Monsters

2011-07-27T22:24:00.005-04:00

This past week we had an opportunity to see 1st hand a couple of infamous Edisto Sea Monsters...I wouldn't be surprised if we hear from the National Enquirer or World News soon...

We were actually able to witness a portion of their metamorphosis - a rare occurrence in itself!

Two Edisto Sea Monsters emerging from the sea...

Terribly vicious!

But very cute!

An even rarer event...spotting of a baby Edisto Sea Monster...

2011-07-24T17:37:00.004-04:00

Story time

2011-07-14T10:54:00.002-04:00

We were able to spend a few days with my Mom a week or so ago, and as always thoroughly enjoyed our time with her! Lots of good food, shopping, swimming and of course books in bed with Granna! My kids are Cuckoo-Koo for Granna!

My Girl

2011-07-12T22:44:00.002-04:00

I can't believe this image was taken nearly a year ago...where does the time go? I loved that cute haircut of hers, but she insists on letting it grow out! I miss those baby teeth too...

Love

2011-06-30T22:40:00.001-04:00

Love me some of this boy!

Folo the Eros

2011-06-22T22:30:00.005-04:00

This is what greeted my baby-daddy last night after work. I wish I could fully express how much I love this image & why, but you will just have to trust me when I say it's a lot!!!

Bad Son!

2011-06-19T12:55:00.002-04:00

This video was made especially for the Dad in our lives...

Paris!!

2011-06-10T21:45:00.003-04:00

I think I'm gonna win a trip to Paris!! I'm so sure I will win, I'm not even worried about telling you about the contest...check it out, heck you can even enter if you'd like! I'll be sure to bring you back a fancy souvenir from the City of Lights...

Secret Spot

2011-05-27T09:13:00.004-04:00

They say that every child should have a secret place of their own. A little nook in a big, big world! My kids have co-opted a corner of our yard, where they've cleaned out weeds & swept away leaves. My boy even built furniture for their little hide-away, where they create magic potions, leave treats for fairies and find respite from their busy day.

"Children need their privacy just as we adults do. In the secret places of childhood, the soul drinks deeply, is refreshed, and flourishes."
Katrina Kenison, Mitten Strings for God

My cups!

2011-05-25T10:15:00.001-04:00

Some days these kids drive me CRAZY!! Then there are the days where I just can't get enough of them! I can't believe how fast they are growing up. Everyday we see glimpses of this, my son's vocabulary growing by leaps and bounds, my girls generosity and kindness to others.

A brand, spankin' new grandmother recently passed this wise advice on to me and I can't help but think of it often...this is how I remember her words...she said "children are cups that parents are responsible for filling and then when the children are around the age of 12 the parents have to drink from those cups." Maybe it's another way of saying "we sow what we reap" but, for some reason it really struck a nerve and I now have this sense of honor that I must fill their cups with the best. The best foods, the best education, the best discipline, the best toys and the best love. The best here doesn't mean the "latest & greatest" but what is wholesome and good for them and our family.

Bike Race!

2011-05-16T09:25:00.003-04:00

This weekend my babies participated in a local bike race put on by a neighborhood kids club. They were so excited, especially my boy! It's all he's talked about for weeks! He wanted to practice every day! Now, I'm not one to brag...(whatever!) but it's a good thing he did since he placed 1st in EVERY race he competed in and was the OVERALL winner for the boys division!! WHOO-HOO!!!!

Who knew that two short years ago... we'd go from this... to this!!

Meat Fest 2011

2011-05-02T16:21:00.004-04:00

Earlier this year our friends, the Karps, told us stories about their annual Meat Fest event. Being vegetarians, my husband & I politely acted interested & nodded our heads, satisfied that we wouldn't be able to attend because of a class camping trip commitment...fast forward 4 months, work commitments which led to the inevitable cancellation of the class camping trip... "YES! We'd love to come to your Meat Fest!!" ("if we attend, will they revoke our Vegetarian membership...?") Not too worried about temptation, we packed up our beer, kids & appetizers & headed on over to the Karp abode. We can safely say, we resisted any temptation there might have been, filled up on yummy appetizers (a vegetarians saving grace) and thank goodness...beer ain't meat!

May Day

2011-04-29T11:53:00.003-04:00

I realize that we are a couple of days ahead of this celebration, but we are never ones to hold back! Yesterday we got together with some friends to create these beautiful May Flower Tussies. Once we put ours together my May Fairies secretly delivered them to special friends in our lives!

Farmer Marys

2011-04-26T18:37:00.005-04:00

Last Friday we went with Lou's class to visit Farmer Mary's goats! We had the best time as is evident in this little video I put together!

Forsythia

2011-03-28T09:11:00.006-04:00

I'm not sure why, but that last picture is my favorite of this series! I especially love these images because of that little leather purse she is wearing...I too wore that purse many, many years ago! I can clearly remember the day my parents gave me that purse, we were living in Germany and attended a craft bazaar on the Army post. My Mom actually got the exact same purse, only in an adult size! It was super special to me, because if you lift up the front flap you'll see the letters L & A stamped into the leather - those are my initials & believe me, to that 4 or 5 year old...that was awesome! Who ever thought nearly 40 years later my own child would collect goodies with it!

Waldorf Mom

2011-03-25T13:50:00.006-04:00

You know that you're a Waldorf Mom when your daughter comes home & tells you that she wants a Spring Lady and you can whip one up in three days or less!! Ta-Da!!

Jump roping

2011-03-23T21:46:00.004-04:00

The past few days I've had the privilege of making some images for the kids school and their yearbook. It's been a neat experience, seeing bits & pieces of our wonderful school. My favorite part today was being able to watch Lou on the playground today! I caught this wonderful image while she was jump roping - her latest achievement!

Winter Goodbye

2011-03-22T08:30:00.000-04:00

Winter Goodbye, you may no longer stay.
Winter Goodbye.
Winter Goodbye, you may no longer stay.
But, you'll be back...Next year!

Spring Equinox

2011-03-21T11:58:00.003-04:00

Yesterday we celebrated the Spring Equinox with some friends! Although it may seem early to begin dying Easter Eggs these colorful eggs will help us both celebrate the coming of Spring and anticipate Easter! The celebration also included a birthday party for the "Girls" responsible for the lovely eggs we dyed! Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a wheat grass birthday cake!

Drummer Boy

2011-03-18T08:50:00.007-04:00

I'm not sure if I haven't updated lately because we've been so busy or just slack? The time change really has thrown us for a loop! When it's still bright & sunny outside my kids have a harder time understanding why they have to come in for the day at 6:00pm! They are both so excited about the changing weather - One of them is always pointing out flower buds & green grasses declaring "A sign of Spring!"

The other day we joined some friends for a quick trip to the zoo. While waiting for the rest of our party my boy met this gentleman drumming outside the gate...he didn't have to be asked twice if he'd like a chance to drum...

DJ Mom

2011-03-03T18:07:00.006-05:00

Many of you know that Moms wear many, many hats...cook, bottle washer, birthday planner, chauffeur and on & on... This morning I realized I was wearing another hat...a much cooler hat than bottle washer... I am a CD spinning, button pushing, knob turning DJ! That's right, every morning & afternoon my children shout out their requests as I boogie our way to and from school. Fortunately for me, my kids have good taste in music...right now our play list includes Alanis Morissette, U2, Amos Lee, Tyler Lyle and Liam Finn - some mornings I feel as cool as Samantha Ronson - but without having to deal with Lindsay Lohan!

Park Picnic

2011-02-28T10:31:00.004-05:00

Last night we decided to have dinner in the park - really a great idea on my part...not just for the obvious, but also b/c I didn't have to come home & clean a dirty kitchen!!

Our lovely Jazz who joined us for dinner this evening!

One of our attempts at a personal project I am working on... It's never easy to get an image with all 4 of us, especially when I am wearing a skirt, jumping up and setting the timer & trying to gracefully run back, lie down & look natural...skillz baby, I've got 'em! Now if I could just center the image properly...

Prerogative

2011-02-24T10:47:00.006-05:00

This boy...daily, we see him growing up before our eyes! There is nothing that we can do, he's like a freight train heading towards his own...it's scary, exciting and nerve wracking all at once! He really makes us proud!

I often debate with myself what to publish on this blog...more pictures of my kids, more posts about how much I love these kids? Don't folks get tired about reading how cute, smart, amazing and precious I think my two WÜNDER kids are? But, just now I had another thought...who cares? My blog, my kids, my prerogative!

Skyper

2011-02-08T10:40:00.006-05:00

You would think that this cat would appreciate how good he has it...he doesn't! He regularly wakes us up in the middle of the night - either he wants to go out or in or just wants to cuddle (at 3am mind you). I guess he does show his appreciation...by way of headless squirrels...thanks, but no thanks!

All I know is that he is lucky that she puts up with him...even with his scratches and ignoring ways.

Incognito

2011-02-07T08:17:00.002-05:00

I am not sure if you can recognize him or not - but that's my boy incognito... I'm not sure if you know this - or if I should even tell you for that matter...but he is a spy. If you ever see him (not that you would notice, he's that good) lurking around - put up your secrets...he's spying!

Or pretending to be Shaggy from Scooby-Doo...

Word to the Wise!

2011-02-04T11:33:00.002-05:00

"When I marry a husband...I'm not going to marry one who blows cigarettes!"

Nerve Pill

2011-02-03T10:31:00.008-05:00

How do you go from this...

to this...in a matter of a week?

Easy - bump heads with your friend!

Can I just tell you that this Mama does not do blood well? I really don't think people believe me, rather, they use to not believe me! Never has the phrase..."Mama needs to lie down & take a nerve pill" ever have more meaning then after I pushed my baby's teeth back up into her mouth!

It wasn't until the next day when she visited our dentist that she looked like this. Thank goodness we find her cute with or without teeth!

Pocket Knife

2011-01-21T09:42:00.011-05:00

Well, it's official...I now have a SEVEN year old! Don't ask me how this happened - it all has gone so fast!! Everyday I wish time would slow down so that I can preserve these babies of mine...but it hasn't happened yet!

So, for his SEVENTH birthday he asked for a pocket knife - which I guess is a rite of passage for a boy - plus I'd just read a book that said that it was an age appropriate gift. You can imagine his joy when he opened up his present & saw that his birthday wish had come true. His Dad & I went over our strict rules re: knife usage...we keep the knife when it's not in use, he has to ask Mom or Dad for permission to use it and Mom or Dad have to supervise it's use...

However, the point of all those rules is moot when this happens...

Yes, he cut his finger the VERY 1st time he used his knife! And yes, he had asked for permission to use it & was under the direct supervision of his father when this happened...AGH!! It's just like that movie A Christmas Story all over again!!! But in our case it's "No pocket knife, you'll cut your finger off!"

Fortunately for my boy (and me) the cut wasn't quite so bad...

My Baby...

2011-01-15T21:40:00.002-05:00

Have I told you? My baby lost her 1st tooth! ACK!!

Snow Day #5

2011-01-14T11:45:00.002-05:00

My view right now! One in front of me & one on the side...I do think we are going to venture out for a bite of lunch at a neighborhood pizzeria, then string some popcorn for the birds and the highlight of my day...a movie with my husband...

Snow Day #4

2011-01-13T17:12:00.010-05:00

In case y'all were wondering how we coped on Snow Day FOUR. I have a little pictorial for you...

We met up with friends & neighbors and headed to our newest neighborhood coffee house. They'd put the word out that they were having Hot Chocolate & Coloring.

My kids were so grateful to be out of the house!

Saved by the three C's...Coloring, Crepes & Hot Chocolate.

Heading home & saying our goodbyes.

One more of my precious, precious babies!

Snow Day #3 Video

2011-01-12T13:11:00.000-05:00

Snow Day #3 from Lindsey Lingenfelter on Vimeo.

Snow Day(s)!

2011-01-11T21:22:00.002-05:00

Ah man, have we had some snow!! Loads of it! Tomorrow will be our third snow day - NO SCHOOL!! We might as well stay out of school for the rest of the week! It's been lots of fun for us, since most of our Christmas break was spent sick and in the bed!!

Stay warm, watch the ice & have fun!

January 2007

2011-01-04T11:35:00.004-05:00

One of my favorite series of images is of my two children cuddled up together on the bed, laughing & giggling together. They were probably 18mo & 3 years old - precious - just precious!! Yesterday, the two of them were on my bed, rolling around wrestling & laughing much like the 1st images I took and I could not resist trying to capture them again! I think I did alright ;)

Spot

2011-01-03T20:30:00.001-05:00

We've been celebrating Spot's birthday since Saturday - it's the longest feast ever! Tomorrow it's a homemade pinata'!!

Heavy Baby

2010-12-26T11:38:00.005-05:00

This year, when my baby girl asked for a Heavy Baby, I knew I had to make her one! I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I had making this precious doll! I spent two days with 4 wonderful women who tutored, cajoled & supported me in this adorable endeavor!

When I brought her home & lovingly showed her off to Alvin I was told that I was going to have to "let her go...and give her to her rightful Mama..." as painful as that sounds, I am happy to report that the transfer from maker to mama went smoothly! She's as loved as I had hoped!!

Of course the 1st thing on the agenda was a Newborn Portrait session...

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-25T23:21:00.002-05:00

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Christmas Break!

2010-12-19T13:14:00.004-05:00

This is how our family rolls during Christmas break, school holidays, long weekends, you get the idea! Sick! Hopefully, this will past quickly!! Don't they look precious though?

Christmas in the EAV

2010-12-04T23:28:00.007-05:00

Tonight we went to a neighborhood Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. There was a Santa of sorts, an Opa Santa, a Trash monster, a decorated tree contest (#8 won), hot chocolate and best of all...an elephant! You'll have to excuse my photos...iPhone...but you know what they say... "what's the best camera to have? The one you have with you!"

Sevananda

2010-11-29T23:41:00.003-05:00

My favorite place to grocery shop is also my favorite place to pick up to-go food! Sevananda is our local vegetarian food co-op that we belong to and my go-to place for African Peanut soup...yummy! I always wonder what's on the buffet - until yesterday...when I had the brilliant idea to use my cell phone to capture this beauty!!

Advent

2010-11-28T21:56:00.005-05:00

This year we are trying something new...making our own advent candles. We started with some sheets of beeswax.

We placed a wick on the wax and then rolled it up!

Some folks required a little assistance...I'm not sayin' who...

Love this image!

Then we added some accoutrements to the candle sticks.

Finally, Dad carved out apples to hold our candles.

The lighting of the 1st Advent Candle "Hope".

Viola'!

Happy

2010-11-27T23:00:00.002-05:00

We just got home from our Thanksgiving trip to my parents house. This is the 1st time that we haven't stayed with my parents and instead we stayed at my sister's house. Normally, we'd be disappointed not to stay with Granna & Daddy Jim, but the fact that her "favorite" cousin lives at Aunt Jamie's house made it all better!

Caption this...

2010-11-26T11:16:00.002-05:00

Alright, so I missed a day yesterday - come on...it was Thanksgiving!! I was in a Tofurky coma... Actually, I felt like I paced myself pretty well yesterday!

I think this is a pretty funny picture & and in honor of this hilarious website...I'm putting it out there for folks to caption. The funnier the better! I'm gonna start...

"The photographer had a gut feeling family pictures were going to be a challenge with this family."

"Even with months of intense marriage counseling - Thanksgiving wasn't going to be fun for Allen & Cathy"

"Thanksgiving always intensified the debate of Turkey vs Tofurky for Allen & Cathy"

"Allen could never forgive Cathy for her deep allegiance to Alabama during the Iron Bowl"

Your turn!!

2010-11-24T18:52:00.001-05:00

Recently a good college friend visited and truth be told...my kids were smitten with her! We were only sorry that she didn't get to spend more time with us! Lou was particularly taken with her as is evidenced in the video below... If you know Gena - you know this story!!

Wide Eyed Frog from Lindsey Lingenfelter on Vimeo.

This boy...

2010-11-23T23:07:00.002-05:00

...is growing up too fast for my liking!!

Monday

2010-11-22T21:56:00.001-05:00

These are the leftovers I cleaned out of my fridge...see a pattern? Guess what we eat plenty of?

Sunday

2010-11-21T20:40:00.002-05:00

I am so tired tonight...this is all I can muster up! We had our 1st official Thanksgiving dinner tonight. Let the holidays begin!!

I have lots of blogs in the pipeline though...exciting news, a nephew to visit, tofurky to consume and family to spend the weekend with! I am going to make the blogging every day this month if it kills me!!

Saturday

2010-11-20T22:29:00.001-05:00

This is what kind of day I had today!!

VAAL

2010-11-19T23:04:00.004-05:00

Did I tell you? Did I tell you that I have a piece of my work hanging in a museum? Well, yes I do!! It's very exciting!! I am part of an artist group and the LaGrange Art Museum is doing a show featuring works of VAAL members. Did I tell you that it's all very exciting? There was an opening event & everything...they even had wine...very exciting! Truthfully, it was a dream come true for me!

Light & Goodness

2010-11-18T22:15:00.003-05:00

This boy brings "light & goodness" into my world!!

Lantern Walks

2010-11-17T22:34:00.002-05:00

Two nights in a row we've joined our classmates & friends from school for the annual Lantern Walk. Talk about beautiful!! I was in awe in every sense!! Obviously, by the glow of the lights, but also from the precious voices singing lantern songs in the cool night as we traipsed through the woods. Ending with tasty homemade gingerbread that awaited us at the end of the walk.

Candle maker

2010-11-16T13:54:00.003-05:00

Have I told you how much fun we had at our school's Holiday Fair? Well, in case I haven't pressed upon you how much fun was had...let me give you another exhibit to prove my case... candle dipping!! We all made our own candles!! How messy is that? I mean...How cool is that?

Love

2010-11-15T21:33:00.005-05:00

Do you ever just have one of those moments?

Today, while sitting in Lou's class, practicing the songs for her class' lantern walk, I was completely overcome with love for my children! I have amazing, precious, beautiful children!!

Pocket Lady

2010-11-14T00:13:00.000-05:00

We had so much fun yesterday at our school's fall festival!! My kids couldn't wait to meet the pocket lady who wanders the campus in a cloak filled with goodies!! What a wonderful way to support our school and show off for the community!!

Fall Festival

2010-11-13T09:11:00.002-05:00

We're off to our schools Fall Festival! So many things to do...the enchantment shop, fish pond, candle making, pocket lady, jump rope making & lots of yummy food! Wish you could come join us!!

color

2010-11-12T10:12:00.002-05:00

One really nice thing about moving is that we are now only an hour & some change from our cousins, which means we've been able to see them more often! A few weeks ago I had some mini-sessions in their neck of the woods and we were able to spend the weekend with the cousins! I love this picture - because it reminds me of this scene! A beautiful day, flashes of color in an already colorful location, the kids so excited because they are all together. Pure joy!!

Babies

2010-11-11T16:30:00.002-05:00

I found this cute picture today, Lou & her best pal. I can't believe how young and different they look. This picture is from Easter this past year, just about 6 months ago! Its amazing how quickly our babies change!! Some days I wish I could keep them just like they are, right at this moment. Other days...21 can't get here fast enough!!

Daddy Jim

2010-11-10T22:36:00.002-05:00

My Dad & My Boy

2010-11-09T18:16:00.005-05:00

I finally had some time to work on our Halloween video...I think it's pretty cute!

Halloween 2010 from Lindsey Lingenfelter on Vimeo.

sickie...

2010-11-08T21:35:00.003-05:00

This poor boy is sick...running to the bathroom, throwing up, sick!! The good news in all of this, as if there is any, my kids can now pretty much make it to the bathroom on their own! This is huge!! Its dramatically cut down on sheet washing, and Mama puking as a result of cleaning up a mess!

I think he has what his sister & I had - on MY BIRTHDAY last week!! That's right, I believe this is the 3rd or 4th birthday in a row that I've been sick! I must be allergic to getting older... Next year I just wants gobs of presents, alright?

Just because!

2010-11-07T23:59:00.000-05:00

the Wilsons

2010-11-05T12:21:00.005-04:00

Alright, so I missed a day of blogging everyday in November....will ya forgive me if I tell you I was throwing up all day? I'll try & make up for it by posting lots of pictures of precious children! Not my own, but close...my niece & nephews.

Princess Leia

2010-11-03T14:16:00.004-04:00

Ladies & Gentlemen...Jedi & Wookiees...I give you the cutest Princess Leia EVER....dun dun....dun.dun.dun...dunnnn......(my lame attempt at Star Wars themed music)

Luke

2010-11-02T19:16:00.004-04:00

Cutest Luke Skywalker I've ever seen! (well, since I was 9!)
Maybe I'll make a poster out of this & hang him up on my wall too! Truthfully, I was really a Hans Solo kinda gal. That Harrison Ford had something special!

Dancing Colors

2010-11-01T22:20:00.004-04:00

Today my kids were painting and whenever two colors would run into each other my Girl would shout out... "they're dancing, the colors are dancing!"

Busy, that would be our weekend - busy!! And that's not even counting Halloween which will have to be a later post...

sewing

2010-10-29T09:20:00.003-04:00

I know you were ready for me to remove those gross grubs...I sure was!

I get lots of inquiries asking how the kids are doing in their new school. Honestly, they love it! We love it as well! That's not to say that there haven't been some rough patches in our adjustment to a new city, new home, new school & new friends! But all in all they are doing well! We were beaming with pride for our girl when she completed her 1st sewing project for Michaelmas - which was a fabulous celebration towards the end of last month. There are lots of celebrations coming up in the next couple of months & I'll be sure to post more!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Grub Town

2010-10-22T08:09:00.007-04:00

I walked out one day to check on my kids and to my surprise (and disgust) I found them playing in "Grub Town". Grub Town was little village that they created for the grubs that they had dug up in my Father's garden. On one hand I was quietly throwing up in my mouth - and on the other hand I was taken with their enthusiastic and loving nature towards these nasty little creatures! Oh, the quandaries of motherhood!!

And, let me just tell you - those little buggers can really move!! That one in the last image was truckin' towards that hole!

**taken with my iPhone

Click, click, click

2010-10-08T01:25:00.003-04:00

The other day we went shopping - our 1st girls shopping trip... My girl was feeling a little down because her brother was at a play date, having more fun than she could imagine. In an effort to cheer her up I did what all good mothers do...I bought her a pair of shoes. Actually, two pairs of shoes, practical, but cute winter boots and these beauties. She put them on and proceeded to walk over to the aisle with no carpeting - "click, click, click" went those shoes...

My girl - "You hear that?"
Me - "Yes!"
My girl - "that's the sound of a real woman!"

Family

2010-10-06T10:44:00.003-04:00

Did I tell you that a few weeks ago that we went up to TN for a family reunion weekend? We stayed at some great, great cabins - we actually had three of them right next to each other. The weekend was spent catching up, eating, drinking & loads & loads of music! It was so fun to see all these little cousins getting reacquainted & playing with each other! I think there is a whole new generation of musicians! Mimi would be proud!

Happy Birthday Baby!

2010-09-26T00:16:00.008-04:00

It's been a full week of birthday celebrations! Let me tell you, we have done FIVE right in this household! Although let me tell you, we are still having a hard time believing that our little baby turned five this week...where does the time go? Her big birthday wish this year was to go to the Aquarium, to which we happily obliged!

I really love this image!

"D"

2010-09-16T11:28:00.007-04:00

This dog drove me crazy!! He was rude, didn't listen to me, ate everything in sight, coughed like a fiend, slobbered, shed like nobody's business, neurotically chased balls, and just tolerated me & the kids. But, he loved my husband unconditionally, and the feeling was mutual!

He will be greatly missed!

AYKM?

2010-09-14T18:43:00.003-04:00

Last night, this sweet, beautiful child of mine told me..."I like my friends moms better than you!" Seriously, she did! Then she added..."I like Dad more than you!" She thought about it a minute and said..."No, no, I LOVE him more than you!"

I'm sure you are asking yourself what my infraction was that caused this outburst...I was merely getting her ready for bed. That's it. Getting ready for bed. Can you imagine what is going to spew from her mouth when I tell her she can't go on a date with THAT boy? Hopefully, that will be at least a few years from now!

blast off!

2010-09-13T15:12:00.005-04:00

Our afternoon activity involves boxes, markers, tape & lots of imagination!

Explorers

2010-09-12T12:34:00.002-04:00

On their way to discover wildlife in our backyard...

...Bobcats, coyote, deer, snakes, lizards and bears...oh my!

Christmas card?

2010-09-06T10:56:00.003-04:00

This doesn't happen often...and there are very good reasons...

1. Mom is ALWAYS taking the photographs!
2. No one EVER wants to take the 5 minutes it takes to get this photograph!
3. it ALWAYS, ALWAYS ends up with screaming, crying and or fussing!

Don't be surprised if you see this on our 2010 Christmas card...Geez!

2 Guys

2010-09-05T15:28:00.000-04:00

My two favorite guys!