*EDIT* I was tagged by Sarah to do an "8 things" post. I posted on the Staying at Sarah's blog, if you feel like checking it out :D *
I am leaving for Chicago once again. I shall return, in 17 days, a much better photographer and business person (we hope...).
To all of my clients who are patiently waiting for pictures - thank you!
I so appreciate your understanding as I am working through this very abnormal summer!
And, I thought I would share a little story:
Since I was not at home for my birthday, my family had my birthday dinner tonight.
Mom made my favorite dinner, the Ladies set the table, Shannon prayed (she was very concerned about safety tonight.... "Please keep Kristen safe. I hope she is safe. Help whoever drives her be safe. Thank you for keeping us safe. Amen.")
Then we began the Alphabet game tradition.
I'm not entirely sure when this tradition began, but it feels like a really, really long time ago.
Basically you go around the table, starting with Dad, saying something you like, appreciate or remember about the birthday child.
Dad starts with "A", the person next to him does "B", etc, etc
So, here are some of my "honorings" (This is pretty much why I just adore my family)
I love 'em!
Two wedding posts are coming up, and make sure you see Gage's post below!
I am leaving for Chicago once again. I shall return, in 17 days, a much better photographer and business person (we hope...).
To all of my clients who are patiently waiting for pictures - thank you!
I so appreciate your understanding as I am working through this very abnormal summer!
And, I thought I would share a little story:
Since I was not at home for my birthday, my family had my birthday dinner tonight.
Mom made my favorite dinner, the Ladies set the table, Shannon prayed (she was very concerned about safety tonight.... "Please keep Kristen safe. I hope she is safe. Help whoever drives her be safe. Thank you for keeping us safe. Amen.")
Then we began the Alphabet game tradition.
I'm not entirely sure when this tradition began, but it feels like a really, really long time ago.
Basically you go around the table, starting with Dad, saying something you like, appreciate or remember about the birthday child.
Dad starts with "A", the person next to him does "B", etc, etc
So, here are some of my "honorings" (This is pretty much why I just adore my family)
Dad: "Always cheerful"
Shannon: "oBeys."
Mom: "Your word is Beys, Shannon? That does not make sense"
(we laugh)
Mom: "hmmm. C...? Cheerful always. No I'm kidding."
Kevin: "Oh! I know one for C! Do 'Christful'!"
Dude: "That is not a word, stupid."
Katie: "Hahahahah! Yes! I am F! I know what my word is. Fat! But, it's your birthday, so I will say funny, instead"
Kevin: "I can't think of anything for H. Wait, I know, I know. Grateful."
Mom: *rolls eyes*
Kevin: "Hold on. H. HOLY!"
Me: "That doesn't...."
Mom: "Only God is holy. Say happy or something."
Kevin: "oh. Happy."
Dad (on Q): "Quick to judge. Juuust kidding. uuuh, Quiet and gentle spirit."
Me: "Wow. Thanks Dad."
Dad: "I take that back. Quick to judge. I'm keeping that one."
Kevin: "X is too hard."
Mom: "eXciting, or eXtra special."
Kevin (whispers to me): "But you aren't."
Dad: "Xylophone!"
Katie: "foXy!"
Kevin: "Fine. eXtra eXciting, kind of."
Shannon: "oBeys."
Mom: "Your word is Beys, Shannon? That does not make sense"
(we laugh)
Mom: "hmmm. C...? Cheerful always. No I'm kidding."
Kevin: "Oh! I know one for C! Do 'Christful'!"
Dude: "That is not a word, stupid."
Katie: "Hahahahah! Yes! I am F! I know what my word is. Fat! But, it's your birthday, so I will say funny, instead"
Kevin: "I can't think of anything for H. Wait, I know, I know. Grateful."
Mom: *rolls eyes*
Kevin: "Hold on. H. HOLY!"
Me: "That doesn't...."
Mom: "Only God is holy. Say happy or something."
Kevin: "oh. Happy."
Dad (on Q): "Quick to judge. Juuust kidding. uuuh, Quiet and gentle spirit."
Me: "Wow. Thanks Dad."
Dad: "I take that back. Quick to judge. I'm keeping that one."
Kevin: "X is too hard."
Mom: "eXciting, or eXtra special."
Kevin (whispers to me): "But you aren't."
Dad: "Xylophone!"
Katie: "foXy!"
Kevin: "Fine. eXtra eXciting, kind of."
I love 'em!
Two wedding posts are coming up, and make sure you see Gage's post below!