Christmas Day

Christmas morning at our house always includes three things:  1. Orange Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, 2. Reagan playing Santa Claus, and 3. Lots of laughing.  This year wasn’t any di... Read More

McIntosh Christmas

The girls and I celebrated Christmas with Todd’s family on Christmas Eve.  We had a great, relaxing afternoon, dinner, opening gifts, and playing games. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photo... Read More

Christmas Has Landed

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  While the girls were at their dad’s house this weekend, they asked that I get a tree so we could decorate when they got home.  Dad and I got it put up, and when they got home last night,... Read More

Birthday Girl

Emma turned 18 today, and I am so proud of the young woman she has become! AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “Yeet Ye Riche&#822... Read More

T.G.I.O.

Thank God Its Over! For my degree I had to take a beginning drawing class. I don’t like drawing, and I especially don’t like drawing when I don’t get to choose my subject(s). This is... Read More

17 + 361

We celebrated Emma’s 18th birthday today (its not until Friday). I am so amazed at the beautiful young woman who has taken the place of my baby girl. I am so thankful to be her mom, but I am eve... Read More

Finale

My oldest daughter, Emma, played in the final volleyball game of her high school career yesterday.  it was very bittersweet for me because, even though I am excited to find out what her future holds,... Read More

Food, Candles, Guns, & Greens!

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My middle daughter, Harley, is raising money for a class field trip to Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York in March.  She has been working really hard, and is earning her spending money by doin... Read More

14

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Fourteen. Its not a particularly significant number. Not like 16, 18, or 21. Its not significant unless that’s how old your sweet, funny, outgoing, loving daughter is turning. Then its incredibl... Read More

My Princess

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Emma is on Homecoming Court again this year, and it is hard to believe it is her last one! I have more images of the whole court, but wanted to post this one of her with her escort, Aidan. So proud of... Read More

Before & After

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Just a quick before and after today. I’m going to write a full recap of the run later this week. For now, I’ll just say . . . WE HAD A BLAST! AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographe... Read More