New Pictures

I posted a few new pictures in our Flickr account. This is a great program for showcasing pictures. Unfortunately, it only allows 200 images, so I can only add so many. I use this account mainly to show people what kind of pictures we can take in hopes of getting a few photo sessions. It's a hobby, and I consider myself a "hobby photographer." In other words, I don't charge the hundreds of dollars that the professional places do, but I'm not quite to their level yet either. Maybe someday. Anyway, HERE is the link to some pictures I took of the girls yesterday at the museum.

UPDATE: The link no longer works. Here is one of those pictures.


This year is going by so fast. It's been the most difficult year for me (Ryan) at school I have had since my first year of teaching. So, for that part, I'm thankful it is going by quickly, but the girls are growing up so very fast. Amy and I try our best to appreciate the moments we have with them. We are so blessed to have these three little ones.

My Little Rock Star

Holiday World

We took the girls to Holiday World yesterday. They had a great time! Here are a few pictures.

Taking Pictures

HERE is a link to some pictures I took today of Chloe. I'm using a lens I borrowed from a friend at church. It is a 50mm f1.4 lens. It's probably the best lens I've used. That doesn't necessarily mean I can take good pictures with it, but for just messing with it I'm pretty happy with the way these turned out.

HERE are some other sets I've taken recently.

Summer Fun

I can't believe how hot it is already! We put up the kids little pool, and they are having a ton of fun with it. We will be doing our best to make this the best summer possible!

Oh Deer!

Well, I was told when we started going to Orchardville Church that we would be hitting deer. This is the second one we have hit since we started going there several years ago. I suppose it is a small price to pay for attending such a wonderful place. You don't expect to hit them coming home after Sunday morning service.

I've heard people say before that the ones you hit are "the ones you don't see." There is a lot of truth in that. So many times I've seen them standing in the road and I slammed on my breaks, or seen them alongside of the road and just knew they would run out in front of me. But today was just like last time. Out of no where it was just right there in front of me. After hitting it, I pulled over and really thought we might have to call a tow truck. The wheel well was rubbing the tire badly, but after about 10 minutes of prying I was able to get enough room for it. The radiator was leaking, but we made it home without the car overheating. What a deal! At least everyone was okay. I told my middle child, "Well, it could have been worse." With a confused look on her face, she asked, "Dad, how could it have been worse?" I quietly thought to myself..."It could have been the Jeep!"

Picture A Day - March 19

Another day of dress up (at least for Callie) and Cassidy came up with the idea of building a rocket.

Picture A Day - March 18

The girls had been playing dress up, but then took a break to play with their games.

Picture A Day - March 17

Chloe just relaxing, eating nerds, and playing with the Nintendo DS.

Picture A Day - March 16

They love sitting in and playing with the baby doll stroller.