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Five M O R E Things That Never Made the Blog

I'm catching up - round two! Here are five more things that never made the blog!

*Caution: Another photo heavy post!*

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Fishing with Papa. My parents came to celebrate Holden's birthday in April and it was nice enough to walk across the street and do a little fishing. Of course, to me it was just an excuse to take photos; though I know my dad loved every minute! Brantley may have caught more fish, but Holden caught a turtle!

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There were a couple of rainy, cloudy, dreary weeks in April and May. As much as I hate not seeing the sun for multiple days in a row, I love these photos that were a result of the rain!

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My parents brought along my Grandma Fritz when they visited in April. She got to meet Rhett and see where we live!

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We took the boys to our first Royals game this year...and Rhett's first game period! Things that actually happened at that game: 1) We forgot Rhett's paci (which didn't end up being a big deal--he looked around the entire time, didn't even fall asleep!). 2) We made a lap around the concourse with a helmet full of nachos, seven hot dogs, two beers, and three kids (and didn't lose anything or anyone.) 3) We dropped the same toppings-loaded hot dog on Brantley's seat TWICE (mustard, onions, and sauerkraut all over). 4) We got Rhett's first game certificate and the lady questioned how to spell his middle name - Kauffman 5) High faves with Sluggerrr 6) Lots of stares, smiles, and basically looks of "Whoa they're crazy for bringing three kids ages 4, 3, and 5 months to a baseball game...on a school night nonetheless". 7) The lady ticket taker asked if our third kid was an accident. Who does that?!?! And 8) Memories made and our annual family photo in the outfield!

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I celebrated my first Mother's Day as a mama of three! First, I attended Muffins with Mom at Brantley's preschool. While there, Brantley tripped on the playground while running and hit his head on the edge of the sandbox. I have no idea how he didn't need stitches (again) and the scariest part was seeing him wobble like a drunk person as he walked towards me crying. Luckily, he was okay and ten minutes later, ready to go play again. Never a dull moment. We celebrated Mother's Day by going out for brunch and Craig and the boys gifted me some Nickel & Suede earrings and a new, rose gold bar necklace that includes the names of all three of my kids. It was a great day!

If you stuck with me this long, good for you! Slowly, but surely, I'm getting my blogging mojo back! I still have a few past things to blog about, but I feel like I can soon switch gears to summer things! Happy Friday!

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30 Days of Summer Photo Challenge // The Last 15

I had so much fun with Megan's 30 Days of Summer Photo Challenge. I loved pushing myself to take photos to fit each theme--some I would have taken regardless, but others I would never have attempted. I love that I got the extra practice with my DSLR and I'm proud of all of the photos I captured. Of course, I'm sure my kids are thrilled the challenge is over, but don't be fooled; I have no plans to put down my camera any time soon! ;)

Like with my photos from the first half, most of these (but not all!) were taken on my DSLR using my 50/1.8 lens, transferred via my wireless SD card, and edited using only the Color Story app on my phone. The boys went to Grandma's on day 16, so my photos were a little boring for awhile. :) :)

day 16 // evening

day 17 // shadow

day 18 // summer uniform

day 19 // baseball

day 20 // dance

day 21 // sprinkler

day 22 // travel

day 23 // smile

day 24 // someone I love

day 25 // adventure

day 26 // swim

day 27 // summer tradition

day 28 // making me happy

day 29 // reflection

day 30 | grateful

30 Days of Summer Photo Challenge \ The First 15

I mentioned before that I had signed up to participate in a 30 Days of Summer Photo Challenge hosted by fellow KC blogger and photographer, Megan Peters of Crazy Bananas. The challenge spans the month of June and each day suggests a different theme. Though a fancy (DSLR) camera wasn't required to join the challenge, as someone always striving to improve my manual photog skills, I knew that's the route I wanted to take it. All but one of these photos (can you guess which one??) were taken on my camera using my 50/1.8 lens, transferred via my wireless SD card, and edited using only the Color Story app on my phone. Some of my photos have been well thought out, based on the daily theme. Yet, because my camera is constantly near me, some of them are candid shots I later realize will work perfectly for an upcoming theme. Another goal of mine has been to not use a photo "from my archives", but rather take all of these photos throughout the month of June, and so far, that mission has been accomplished. I have truly enjoyed this little challenge and I look forward to the second half. In the meantime, here are my first half photos!

day 1 // good morning