These so-called creative hair salons for children crack me up. Who do they think they are foolin' anyway? I have no idea because I'm on to them like white on rice. They have play-cars/airplanes for chairs and tv's mounted on the wall blarin' some silly "child" show. And all the hairdressers I've ever seen seem to have no sense of humor nor creativity when it comes to getting a child to do what they want. They want the child to look down, but hey, isn't that Dora playing on the big screen on the wall over there? Who wouldn't want to watch that rather than look at their boring old knee that hasn't changed in ever so long.
Here's my daughter this morning: I left her bed-head tangles in tact and so the lady is combing and combing and pulling and pulling and meanwhile RJ is shirking and leaning farther and father away... as far as she can without actually leaving her chair and the lady says, "honey, I need you to sit up." It's hilarious. RJ was quite the trooper and as always I'm super proud of her. It's just funny to me that no one seems to look around and see what's actually happening. That's odd to me 'cause I could size the place up in 2 seconds flat. This is why I usually just take RJ to a normal salon.
Who needs all the distractions that they can't enjoy anyway?!
Friday, November 7
Monday, October 27
Wish You Were Here
I wish you were here sitting next to me as Rosa Jane flitters this way and that way talking in non-stop run-on and on and on sentences saying the same thing over and over and over again until some how you can interject that you understand. It's so hard not to crack up at her. I just adore her so.
Tuesday, October 21
Rainbow Face
We went to the pumpkin patch where RJ picked out the perfect rainbow art for her face. She was so stinkin' thrilled with it. Her friends quickly followed suit.
Today Don dropped RJ off at school and a boy whom he did not recognize came up to them and said, "I'm glad Rosa Jane is here!"
What a sweet thing to have heard. I love that our little girl is well-loved by her friends. Love is what makes the world go around. And speaking of love, the reindeer and i just celebrated our seventh year of wedded bliss with the best sushi we've ever had in our lives. And it's just down the street in Austin-town.
Today Don dropped RJ off at school and a boy whom he did not recognize came up to them and said, "I'm glad Rosa Jane is here!"
What a sweet thing to have heard. I love that our little girl is well-loved by her friends. Love is what makes the world go around. And speaking of love, the reindeer and i just celebrated our seventh year of wedded bliss with the best sushi we've ever had in our lives. And it's just down the street in Austin-town.
Saturday, October 18
What's Down There?
We went for a hike this morning in the woods near our house. It was glorious! The perfect company. The perfect 63 degree weather. The perfect place to be. Before we knew it, we'd hiked too far for the kids to walk back to the car so Don had to run ahead and meet us. While we were waiting, I introduced the kids to a riveting game of Rocks, Paper, Scissors. Is it any surprise now that they are three, they no longer want to use two fingers for scissors? I let them use their three and it was no doubt their favorite thing. I kept pulling out my Rock and crushing them. Sometimes I'd be paper just to shake it up and give them something to cut. They loved it. I loved it. We came home and had the perfect breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. Listening to James Taylor.
For sure, this was a morning to remember. Now, if only she'll take a nap before we head to the pumpkin patch this afternoon....
For sure, this was a morning to remember. Now, if only she'll take a nap before we head to the pumpkin patch this afternoon....
Sunday, October 12
Funny Rosita in a Purple Coat.
It's 70 degrees here -- chilly!! So we donned our coats and drank our morning drinks on the front porch. I was watching Rosie flutter this way and that way, just dying to go get my camera. She's now at the age where I have to ask if it's okay. She was saying, "no" i don't like my picture taken... and then we said, "come on, do it for William! the ones you love love seeing new pictures of you. trust us."
And so she did these for William. Lucky for us he's coming over for dinner tonight.
And so she did these for William. Lucky for us he's coming over for dinner tonight.
Saturday, September 27
Officially Three and Dressed to Kill.
Pow. Pow! Admit it. You're dead. On the floor writhing in pain at the sight of such cuteness meeting your eye.
Ha.
I'm kidding.
These will make RJ's official three portrait pictures. Now if only I'll get them printed. The clothes are by Matilda Jane. Stinkin' adorable!
Ha.
I'm kidding.
These will make RJ's official three portrait pictures. Now if only I'll get them printed. The clothes are by Matilda Jane. Stinkin' adorable!
Friday, September 26
Next?
What a crazy time in the world it is. I mean, I'm just floored. I'm floored by IKE. I'm floored by the actions of the White House. I'm floored by the candidates for President. I'm floored by the market and economics of it all. I feel like for years we didn't know what to say about politics or the state of the world. We were caught off balance, perhaps. And then terrorism, and the war, and Bush, and Hillary Clinton for goodness sake, Katrina, Rita, and now Obama and McCain and Palin?! How can we not discuss it? It is just beyond me not to. And I'm the last person in the whole wide world that ever wanted to get into a discussion about politics. So, like I said, it's a CRAZY time. I keep hearing John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change." I feel like it's a-changin' alright. Hold on to your britches, my friends!
Thursday, September 25
"I'm the Birthday GIRL!"
We had a great time yesterday celebrating with a few friends. There was only one incident that required ice as a result of a head-on collision. Good times for everyone. I love parties.
Saturday, September 13
Stinker
I do love that she lets me take her picture. Even if she gives me the hardest time doing it. It always strikes me how other kids always want say "show me the picture!" from the back of the camera. But RJ never says this. She just doesn't care. Oh well. I adore her and am so happy to have caught her days before she turns three for the first and only time.
Saturday, September 6
Girls on a Beach
I couldn't find these pictures forever... and alas, here they are. Rosie plays with her friends Ashley and Kate minutes before everyone departs to avoid Edouard.
Wednesday, September 3
Happy Labor Day, Y'all!
We're back from a super fun time with family over the long weekend. Good thing the Biggest Loser is starting soon. I could use some serious inspiration to get rid of the 10 pounds I've packed on this summer. Enjoy the photos of cousins galore!
Thursday, August 28
carly may weigh just 4 lbs, but think again if you want to mess with her!
carly may way 4 lbs, but think again if you want to mess with her!
Originally uploaded by ..Kristen...
The Sweetest Friends
Theirs is such a treasured friendship! Amy and I had a wonderful lunch last week catching up on all that August has brought us and the girls played and played on the platform stage. They sang songs loudly and played ring around the rosie. They laughed and giggled and held hands. It's magical to watch their friendship grow.
Last week, RJ played at Kate's house and they rode on the tricycle together laughing all through the house. I wish I had a video of that! But they were still doing it when Don and I arrived post our bicycle ride-date.
Riding bikes in hill country is so much fun and hard work... if you aren't going 30mph downhill you're sweating your butt off trying to make it uphill.
Last week, RJ played at Kate's house and they rode on the tricycle together laughing all through the house. I wish I had a video of that! But they were still doing it when Don and I arrived post our bicycle ride-date.
Riding bikes in hill country is so much fun and hard work... if you aren't going 30mph downhill you're sweating your butt off trying to make it uphill.
Sunday, August 24
Markers Outlawed
Here's the reason markers aren't allowed in our home. Stay out, Markers. You ain't invited!
Monday, August 11
First Love
It was inevitable. We'd send Rosa Jane to school and she'd find some cute boy to bring home to meet the parents. We've been talking about W for days and days and weeks and weeks now and finally last night his family came over for dinner. We had a great time watching the two love birds. Click on the picture to see more...
Tuesday, July 29
kid trooper
Yesterday Rosa Jane went with me on a location scout, but ended up getting a bum knee when she fell down and scraped it to pieces. Not that she liked posing for me before she got hurt, but it was a real double whammy when she was.
From this photo, you can see she picked out her own attire: stripes. It "don'ts" matter that they don't match. It cracks me up to hear her say "don'ts" and then I think we should live in a trailer.
She is also wearing her super fast shoes that she loves so much.
We're getting better at connecting and therefore minding. The terrible two's aren't that bad, you just have to have a pocket full of toddler currency. Whether that's a promise for chocolate milk or a viewing of The Incredibles.
From this photo, you can see she picked out her own attire: stripes. It "don'ts" matter that they don't match. It cracks me up to hear her say "don'ts" and then I think we should live in a trailer.
She is also wearing her super fast shoes that she loves so much.
We're getting better at connecting and therefore minding. The terrible two's aren't that bad, you just have to have a pocket full of toddler currency. Whether that's a promise for chocolate milk or a viewing of The Incredibles.
Thursday, July 10
welcome to my world of toddler craziness.
Oh, My Word! Is my daughter a handful these days or what?! 110% Pure crazy. Unstoppable. Darling husband insists this is just a phase, but I don't know. I'm trying to keep my cool and keep things interesting. But it's hot and summertime and things are a bit stressful. It sure would be nice if she'd play along with what we think is fun and games.
Alas, it's her world and if we try to ignore her much longer, I'm a feared our whole house will be destroyed by markers, stickers and play-doh.
'Cause Rosa Jane says, "I gonna write yo' name. See, mommy?"
Alas, it's her world and if we try to ignore her much longer, I'm a feared our whole house will be destroyed by markers, stickers and play-doh.
'Cause Rosa Jane says, "I gonna write yo' name. See, mommy?"
Tuesday, July 8
happy belated birthday, america!!
That's just the way things seem to be at the Roedner Ranch... a day late and a dollar short.
But it rained yesterday and we were so grateful. After urging Rosa Jane, I finally convinced her it would be fun to run into the driveway, out where we'd surely get wet, and give each other a kiss while we laughed and laughed. Kissing in the rain is one of my favorite things to do. Fun, indeed!
The pixie has come and gone. She brought lots of sunshiney brightness as she always does and the world seems a little bit dimmer after she leaves. While she was here, we watched a parade, ate tons of barbeque, partied for the donr's birthday, fed the animals back at the exotic zoo and cheered on the finalists at wimbledon.
My favorite time was the time spent on the front porch watching the birds and explaining the intricacies of dove-identifying.
But it rained yesterday and we were so grateful. After urging Rosa Jane, I finally convinced her it would be fun to run into the driveway, out where we'd surely get wet, and give each other a kiss while we laughed and laughed. Kissing in the rain is one of my favorite things to do. Fun, indeed!
The pixie has come and gone. She brought lots of sunshiney brightness as she always does and the world seems a little bit dimmer after she leaves. While she was here, we watched a parade, ate tons of barbeque, partied for the donr's birthday, fed the animals back at the exotic zoo and cheered on the finalists at wimbledon.
My favorite time was the time spent on the front porch watching the birds and explaining the intricacies of dove-identifying.
Tuesday, June 17
Past the Point of No Return
Satellite radio and seeing what's playing is one of my favorite things. I just heard one of my favorite songs by Hal Ketchum. That takes me back to cruising around on cheap gasoline in a hot, roof-down jeep around the small town of Liberty.
Boy, today times are different! I used to be worried about mileage on my car, now I'm worried about filling the tank to make it down the hill to take me to my destination of choice, preferrably a swimming pool to quiet the howling of scorching hot dog days of summer that hasn't even officially started. Someone want to tell that to the Big Man upstairs sharing these past ten days of temps over 100?
The tables have turned on Roedner Ranch. Don's taking some well-deserved time off and thankfully, I'm working session after blessed session. I really love the opportunity to capture new friends at camp and friends anticipating a new baby or two.
All in all, this is a great life. I have my favorite people next to me and a ever growing web of friends and family with which to live and laugh.
Boy, today times are different! I used to be worried about mileage on my car, now I'm worried about filling the tank to make it down the hill to take me to my destination of choice, preferrably a swimming pool to quiet the howling of scorching hot dog days of summer that hasn't even officially started. Someone want to tell that to the Big Man upstairs sharing these past ten days of temps over 100?
The tables have turned on Roedner Ranch. Don's taking some well-deserved time off and thankfully, I'm working session after blessed session. I really love the opportunity to capture new friends at camp and friends anticipating a new baby or two.
All in all, this is a great life. I have my favorite people next to me and a ever growing web of friends and family with which to live and laugh.
Sunday, June 8
All my friends
It's hard getting everyone to look at the camera when there's so many friends altogether. ;-)
We're having lots of fun playing with Kdogg. click on the picture to see more of our adventures in Austin.
We're having lots of fun playing with Kdogg. click on the picture to see more of our adventures in Austin.
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