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love the photo of the 3 of you--says lots!

I love the picture of the 3 of you on the floor. Fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farms are the best this time of year! Walla Walla Sweet Onions and Hermiston Melons are my favorite!
I would say that Harry Potter might be a little much in the theater for Simon.
I'm also glad I'm not the only one telling my son he needs to sit down at the dining room table while he eats :)
Hope you have a blessed day!

We're famous for saying "Put Your seat on the seat" around here lately, too.
And we're not alone, from reading all the posts. Kindred company...

I found Aperture too hard to get started on. I'm sticking with Lightroom it seems so much user friendly. I hope it works out for you and you can make a easy to use class for us dummies on Big Picture!

Ali, ACDSee is also a great for managing massive libraries of photos and digital supplies, and is delivered in MAC or PC format. Still thinking on the 12 layouts... You might just have tempted me enough to join your class! Have a great week.

What are your thoughts on Aperture so far? Some things seem easier to do (vignetting), but most harder. Hopefully I'll have a better idea on Photoshop this weekend at the Creative Photography Retreat after having Jessica Sprague teach me, if I still go.

What a great photo!
Our son (almost five years old) does sit on his chair at meals but talks so much that it takes him an hour to finish and it's so frustrating. But on the other hand he seems to enjoy this time together with us so maybe it's not all bad.

The first photo? I actually laughed out loud. It's so CUTE!!

Great pictures! We had that same problem with our son eating at the table and doing work at the table. Try letting him stand if he wants to as I think at this age, they do that a lot and the teacher said some kids work better standing up and are comfortable doing that.

I.LOVE.THAT.PICTURE! Makes me want to get on the floor too, LOL

silly is so good!

Ali,
FYI:At 6 months of age, it's pretty safe to say Anna's eye color is what it will be. (I am an optometric physician.HTH!) Have a great day!

try some blueberries with a scoop of vanilla icecream and some honey drizzled on top! mmmmmmmmm

Hi Ali,
When my son was about Anna's age, he was pretty skilled at the toe in mouth thing, too. Well, we had to try it (not to actually put the toes in, but just to see if we could, you understand) and, I am proud to say that if I wanted to, I could. Funny what you do with kids around.
Kelly

my dd eyes went from blue to brown around 18 months. I don't think that is common but I've read it can be up to age 3! I had no idea. ;) Your kids are cuties & love the photo of you all on the floor.

Hi Ali! I am really enjoying your precious Anna. She looks so much like my Katie (who just turned 6): she was a doll as a baby, and Anna is just so so so like her, even in expression! I want another! (not going to happen...) Aren't girls so different than boys. My 8 year old is also on the Autism spectrum, but we are just now going through the process of diagnosis. It's been a struggle.
Re: blue eyes. Look SIDEWAYS through her eyes, with her at a window (so you can look out into the light, sideways through her eyes). This shows the true colour. If they're going to turn brown, you'll see a brown hazey look. It worked for sure on all 3 of my kids: my 2 boys were blue eyes until they were almost a year, then they turned brown. Katie has blue eyes (much to our surprise as neither me or DH have blue eyes!)
Re: Harry Potter. My opinion is wait for the video. The loudness of the theatre could limit Simon's ability to take in the storyline. With the video, you'll be able to pause and answer his questions. Even my 10 year old is waiting for the video after our experience at "order of the phoenix".
Cheers! Happy Monday :D

i love the photo. silly is such a great thing.
my 17 mo. old grandson is constantly doing that. it amazes me too. and yes, we have tried this too, i'm happy to say.

Love your snapshot. So fun to be silly with kids!
We love making berry crisps during the summer at our house and are anxiously awaiting ripe blackberries :)
I think it might be good to wait for the Harry Potter video. Movies in the theater are much more overwhelming for kids.
My almost-9-month-old's eyes have been changing a bit lately. They are more blue right now but seem to be turning hazel. I'll have to try that window light trick mentioned above.

love the picture of you three on the floor. did you take it [share please how] or did chris take it for you?

Love the photo of you and Simon imitating Anna. So cute!