Crazy Love Gamble-Style

    So happy with how these turned out! 

I bought a Groupon for a family photo shoot, it was one of those super-cheap but you only get one shot kind of deals, but I figured I take enough photos, but I'd really like one nice family shot.  It was an in-studio thing, or you could pay way more to do an outdoor shoot.  Our appointment was for Monday and I called that day to see if we could adjust the time a little since I wasn't sure I could make it to yoga that night.  They were super accommodating and told me that we could change to Tuesday and it would be no problem.  Well today (Tuesday) they called and said that they messed up and booked my shoot too close to an outdoor session they were already doing in North Plains, but if I'd be willing to come out there they would wave the outdoor fee for me.  I was thrilled!  I love outdoor shots, there is so much more you can do with them.   I got our outfits all picked out, and the kids all ready and decided to do my own little pre-photo shoot b...

 Right before school started up we took a trip up to see Bob and Barby, one of our very favorite places to go, we all just adore them. Grandma had all the toys set out waiting for the girls to play with. They were thrilled. The boxes are always just as much fun as the toys they store too.  My favorite view from my morning run.  We hit up our favorite lunch spot in Coeur d'Alene, complete with a walk around the pond and a trip to the little park.  It was the perfect day for it.  Of course we played a lot of pinochle, love that.  The girls both love their blow up bed.  Norah's not the most helpful partner.  But she is very studious.  Like father, like son.  Angels.  Or not.  Fun at Grandma's church.  Concert for the ponies.  Deer up by the old house. Another lovely sunset.  This picture will always make me giggl...