Celebrating 6

Eli was dreaming about his birthday weeks before the actual event. Every day we counted down to see how many days it was until the big day. He celebrated it in typical Eli fashion which included a request for no school (I graciously granted that except for reading), playing Legos, and watching The Lego Movie.

He was not interested in helping bake his cake so I did that. His sneaky little brother climbed the step stool and ate a huge hole out of the center while I was upstairs getting ready. Eli took it well. He was hoping for a sword shaped cake and just said it was a big crater in the cake. He had  a story about it like it was bombed, or a volcano was about to erupt. It was cute and I am glad he took it so well.

His request was Chili's for dinner. We enjoyed a nice meal out.

Then we came home for cake and presents.

He had a great birthday, and Checkers has become a new favorite game. He can't wait to move onto Chess.

10 on 10 March 2015

Today is my regular 10 on 10. 

This is how far we made it with shooting yesterday.....

Ari had grabbed an apple and was resting on the couch. 

We are all sick here, and yesterday I felt the worst. I had great intentions of taking pictures, but everybody camped out on the couch watching movies and sleeping didn't inspire me much.

Thankfully I seem to be feeling a little bit better. The other good news is it was WARM and SUNNY yesterday. This week calls for warmer weather, so I am not complaining one bit. Also, we got the call our new windows are done and hopefully that means they will be installed soon! 

Since the snow is melting all away!! I have to post these of Ari. His new passion is shoveling snow!! He loves it as much as Eli did at this age. 

Hopefully this is the last of the snow that has to be shoveled. 

Celebrating 4

It has taken me a few weeks to get these pictures off my memory card. I have been going through old photos and purging. I have been really good about printing photos since Ari was born, sadly there is a good year of Lilliana's baby months that are not printed. I also just had files of each month stuck on my externals. They are finally all in order and organized. I also dumped a lot. Through this process I was able to go back and look at her the past 4 years. I just smile at the sweet girl she is becoming. I do miss her curly curly hair, but that is ok. Now, she has long beautiful hair. She is thinning out and loosing those adorable baby chunky cheeks. She is growing up. 

I am sure when they are older birthday's will be a little more involved. The past two years, it has been easier to just keep it low key. The good news is they don't care. All they care about is that we are making cake together and they get balloons. Balloons are the favorite thing. 

So of course we started our day off baking her cake.

Anthony came home early from work with balloons. 

She wanted Pizza for dinner so we went out for dinner.

We came home for birthday cake and opening presents. 

Her first set of Lip Smackers. They are going out of business so I bought her a few. Every girl needs at least one tube in their life. I have heard the new company is keeping everything about them, but we didn't want to take any chances.

In true Reuther kid fashion she was up at 6:00 a.m. the next morning begging me to help her build her new Lego. We got it done. I am amazed at Lego and the details they include. Nothing is forgotten. I think if they had these girl Legos when I was young, I would have loved them as much as the kids do.

She is another year older, and I am so thankful for her! 

6 Years!!

Dear Eli,

The Big 6 has arrived!! I can't believe we are finally here. You are growing into such a responsible caring young boy and that thrills my soul. Everyday I am amazed at what you grasp with school and the things you retain.

Your love for God and Jesus continues to grow and for that I am thrilled. I can count on you to keep me accountable as a mom in so many good ways. You always make sure justice and fairness prevails. You are also such a loving kind brother. We could not be more blessed to have you as our first born child.

I love you,

Mom








Three Years Old

1. What is your favorite color?  Red 
2. What is your favorite toy? Smart Cycle

3. What is your favorite fruit? apples
4. What is your favorite tv show? Mickey Mouse 
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut and Jelly Sandwhich
6. What is your favorite outfit? Dinousaur Pajamas
7. What is your favorite game? Farm Bingo
8. What is your favorite snack? Applesauce
9. What is your favorite animal? Pig
10. What is your favorite song? Jesus Loves Me
11. What is your favorite book? George and The Dump Truck
12. Who is your best friend? Hayden
13. What is your favorite cereal? Raisin Bran
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Tractor 
15. What is your favorite drink? milk
16. What is your favorite holiday? His Birthday
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blue Blanket
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Oatmeal

19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Pancakes
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A conductor

4 Years Old

1. What is your favorite color?  blue
2. What is your favorite toy? firetruck

3. What is your favorite fruit? grapes
4. What is your favorite tv show? Little Einsteins 
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut and Jelly Sandwhich
6. What is your favorite outfit? Spiderman
7. What is your favorite game? Marbles
8. What is your favorite snack? Watermelon
9. What is your favorite animal? Elephant
10. What is your favorite song? Veggie Tales Theme Song
11. What is your favorite book? Train
12. Who is your best friend? Colin
13. What is your favorite cereal? Raisin Bran
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Sandbox
15. What is your favorite drink? lemonade
16. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blue Blanket
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Pancakes
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A Dog

5 Years Old

1. What is your favorite color?  blue
2. What is your favorite toy? play-doh

3. What is your favorite fruit? blueberries & grapes
4. What is your favorite tv show? Sid the Science Kid 
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut and Jelly Sandwhich
6. What is your favorite outfit? Robot Shirt and Jeans
7. What is your favorite game? Hungry Hungry Hippos
8. What is your favorite snack? yogurt
9. What is your favorite animal? Elephant &Dinosaurs
10. What is your favorite song? Veggie Tales Theme Song
11. What is your favorite book? Dinosaur Book 
12. Who is your best friend? Hayden
13. What is your favorite cereal? Cinnamon Chex
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Sandbox and Play in the Snow
15. What is your favorite drink? Almond Milk
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blue Blanket, Dinosaur, Dog
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Homemade Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Pizza
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Construction Worker

6 Years Old

1. What is your favorite color?  blue
2. What is your favorite toy? Legos

3. What is your favorite fruit? pears
4. What is your favorite tv show? Curious Crew 
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Corn Dogs
6. What is your favorite outfit?  Doesn't have one
7. What is your favorite game? Mario
8. What is your favorite snack? Ritz
9. What is your favorite animal? Elephants and Tigers
10. What is your favorite song? Veggie Tales Theme Song
11. What is your favorite book? Brickbeard Lego Book
12. Who is your best friend? Hayden
13. What is your favorite cereal? Oatmeal
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play at the Park
15. What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blue Blanket, Dinosaur, Dog
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Chili's
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Construction Worker that digs gold

Lensbaby Love March (2015)

Today you are in for a treat. Since I no longer have clients to photograph I can move back into more creative work for myself. The weather is dreadfully cold, and I am looking forward to getting outside soon and enjoying the warm sun without snow underfoot. It has been a nice break, but SPRING can not come soon enough. I feel myself itching to get my camera out and enjoy it again, because of that I have joined two wonderful blog circles now.

I am honored to be with this group of amazing artists. I will be honest, my work can't even compete with some of them. As I have looked through their work, I have fallen in love and been jaw dropped because of the creativity. I have always liked to tell stories with my work of the kids growing. I also love a good family portrait. That being said, fine art has not always been my forte'. Well, I can't wait to introduce you to these wonderful ladies that do have a knack for such photos.

If you frequent any photography groups, you will soon be opened to the world of the Lensbaby. These lenses are fun, different, and take a lot of practice! I have one and love it. It really gives a different perspective. Some people may never get it. I believe my sister specifically said to me once, I don't like those really blurry photos of yours. I just laughed. You learn to like them or realize the art involved.

So today enjoy all Lensbaby photos. Take a minute to click on the link below and follow the blog circle. You will enjoy some wonderful work and beautiful perspectives.

I sat down last night to play with my lens. It has been several months since I used it frequently. Ari was in the kitchen informing me he was Belle. He also wanted a banana, where upon he sat and cried and threw a fit about the fact that it had one dark spot. It was typical Ari fashion.

I can't wait to get outside and work more on this project.

Follow this link for more wonderful Lensbaby Photos from some very wonderful photographers and artists. 

http://melissamatzphotography.com/?p=533