Amanda came over today. . .Weston is a little under the weather but well enough to come visit Aunt Shanda who doesn’t care if her children get sick from fellow family members. 
It was such a wonderful day. . .full of sunshine, laughter, just a little bit of irritation (trying to keep the children all safe, happy, and well-behaved can be a bit much at times). . . .seems like we were constantly missing one of them, but it was mostly a laughter-filled day. Too short, really.
It was a day that even the Moms went barefoot.
I painted my toes bright pink.
I bought myself a dress at Target about a month ago without trying it on first. When I got home I decided I didn’t like it. I had not taken it back yet so I tried it on for Amanda and she said she loved it so. . . . .guess I’ll be keeping it.
She wanted to take some pictures of me. These next few were all her idea. She actually took photography in High School. I just know if I could get a camera in her hands (like today!) she would love the hobby.
She made me laugh during this mini-photoshoot when she told me to stop bossing her around and let her be in charge! LOL Guess I do have a lot of “bossy big sister” in me still. Oops. So, I shut my mouth and did whatever she told me to do.
**all photos by Amanda (my sister)**
Don’t you just love spring days?
They are so invigorating!
Good to be Home 
Are you having fun yet?
Glad you had a fun day.
Looks like you had a great day. Loving the boots! 🙂
so fun!
You look so cute in your dress with your black rubber boots!
What a great day full of memories I’ll cherish for life love ya xoxox
I’m with Amanda: I like the dress on you! Actually, glancing at the picture for the first time, without reading that you had not initially liked it, my first thought was, “How cute she looks in that dress!” Sort of a vintage flair, I think.Yay for a day hanging out with your sis! I’m looking forward to doing some of that this summer…
That’s funny…I bought that exact same dress and didn’t like it on me…I took it back though because there was no one around to say it looked good. LOL It does look cute on you!
I love the pictures, the gift of photography must run in the family. I love the dress also!
Whoops! Guess you need some higher boots!
This post was so much fun to read and look at! Great job with the photo’s AMANDA!
Fun pictures of a fun day! I’m trying not to be jealous of your spring weather. It has been snowing here for the last few days. Good job on the photos, Amanda!
You must live right next to a woods and a creek. It is just beautiful — my dream! It’s a great place to raise your fine family!
Fun! I’m so glad Amanda came over, she definitely needed that.
What a fun day you had — how nice to have a barefoot day! — but how cold is that water?
I have to laugh…first we have the same shirt from Costco and now we have the same dress from Target! 🙂
That green shirt is my fav-o-rite on you!! You make me smile with your happy go lucky attitude. Thanks for the reminder to just take it easy.
Who took the photo you used to have up on the wall with Jake close up in black and white? Wasn’t that your brother?
I didn’t know your sister took Photography classes as well! It is so cool that she not only took these pictures but that they were her ideas! The dress is so pretty!
Chocolate and peanut butter are my favorite foods. I have enjoyed your pics and the comments to your question. Albert
you’re adorable. love the energy & joy!! 🙂 and YES, these spring days are invigorating.
What a fun post….so glad you had a day with sis. I love you in the boots and dress…..I especially love you in your green shirt! Caleb cracks me up in that first picture….don’t know why….it is that little boy face….too cute to this mama of boys. blessings, Jenny
OOps I was signed in on the youth xanga…I need to go to the other one. Jenny
I like the dress. Looks like you had a fun day with your sister.
Gotta love sisters! 🙂 Looks like a nice day out too!
It looks like you had a great time with your sister!! I think you both do a amazing job at taking pictures! The one of you with your kids is to funny, Caleb reminds me of Matthew getting a picture of him looking at the camera is next to impossible sometimes:)
Mmmm… spring… those lovely, warm (but still crisp) spring days when everything smells clean and new – they are just so refreshing for my souls.
LOVE the boots!! I use mine ALL the time, and they are basically one of my new nest friends
Adorable pictures!!! I love the dress too! I think it is for a sure a keeper! :o) How cute with the boots! and the stream!!! Oh, what a wonderful day it looks like you all had! How fun! I just can’t believe the bare feet!!! I am so looking forward to that!!! We are still looking out our windows at snow…ho hum… Enjoy your weekend! :o)
I came over from DanishDoll’s suggestion! And I must say that you have a wonderful family 🙂 Your kids are adorable – and you look so young to have five children! What a blessing 🙂 You take great pictures.
God bless,Addy
I love these posts I’ve had a chance to read just now — I always want to make it over this way and then my time at the computer is so limited that I post and run! 🙂 always blessed when I drop in here at your place. I can relate to so much — same stage of life ,etc. Would love to meet one day ~ :)the boots are fab! and the shots are so wonderful! the dress with the boots is even better and you look so nice in black and whites with your hair~ yeah for you going in that creek! I think it’s great when we moms still make it priority to enjoy life with our kids, and like our kids too at times ;)blessings to you and yours friendalyssa