Flashback Friday ~ An Old Friend

This cow has lived down the street from me since I was a little girl. I remember making a treasure map for my friends and brother through the neighborhood and having it lead us to the cow. Although the cow looks unloved and forgotten about he pretty much is just how I remember him.  When I found out my Grandparents' party was going to be a cowboy theme I knew I wanted to do a little photo shoot with my boys on this childhood treasure. My cousin came along for the fun.

Too bad it was over 100 degrees and we were in the direct sunlight in jeans and long sleeve shirts. Our poor babies were melting. We did however get some really cute shots of our kidlets.

 

 

What would it be like to be 80

My grandparents both celebrated their 80th birthday this year. We had a rootn' tootn' good time together. Just about everyone was able to make it which I know meant a lot to them.
This was my first time being in charge of doing group shots for a family. Let me just say it wasn't my best moment. Things got a little heated as the sun was going down and people weren't listening to me. I have a lot to learn about photographing big groups. I don't have a copy of the big group picture yet but I will add it when I get it.

Gotta Love the Beach

 I went to the beach this week with my beautiful cousin who was visiting from Utah. Her little girl is about a year older than Ben but as you can see the LOVED playing together. Her little boy is a few months younger than Sam. I wish we lived by each other. :0( We miss you!!! Thanks for the visit and the super fun day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Our friend Frank from Germany was visiting too. What a special treat!

 

 My Uncle Ron bought everyone ice cream after! A perfect treat to end a perfect day!

Wordless Wednesday

First Day of Preschool

Ben started Pre-school last week. He absolutely loves it! It is a coop preschool in our town that is absolutely fabulous. I am so excited about it. I will be helping out in the class once a week. With all the moms helping out it ends up only being $30 a month!!!!!!! Can you believe it. $30 for 5 days a week. I really scored with this school. The kids are great, the moms are great, and the education is great. I just feel so blessed!

Movie Monday - Sam Walking

Sam just started taking his first steps. As you can see he is very proud of himself as are we. Way to go little Sammy!!!!!!

My Dad's Work

My Dad has worked as an engineer for Boeing for a really long time. He worked for other companies before but for most of the life I can remember he has worked at Boeing. He frequently worked on top secret stuff that he couldn't talk to us about so we just stopped asking what he did.

Today they opened up the facility to all the employees' families. It was fun to see all the airplanes they were working on. All the little boys LOVED it. The best part for me was to be able to sneak up to his office. (They forgot to lock it) It was so fun to see the desk that he sat at for so many years. Knowing that he is going to retire in a few months made it even more special. I was so mad I didn't bring my camera inside. It would have been awesome to get a picture of him at his desk. But rules are rules and we Danielson's follow rules, No Cameras Allowed Inside the Building!!!! So just imagine with me how cute the picture would be of my Daddy.

6 under 6

We were so lucky to have the opportunity to go to the Lufkin's home and help out while they brought this beautiful little angel into the world. Little Mattie is absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way.

However, that meant there were now Six kids under the age of six in the house. As you can imagine things were a little crazy while we were there.

From Youngest to oldest.

Mattie - 11 days old (only about 5 days in the picture)
Sammy - Just turned 1

Libby- Will be 2 in Oct.
Ben -Will be 3 in Nov.
Zeke- Turned 5 the day we got thereZach- Will be 7 in Nov.
All of the cousins had a GREAT TIME together!!!!!! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the last 2 weeks.

Which one is your favorite?

Don't forget to let me know
which picture is your favorite!!!