Birthday Celebration In The Park

Day two of Andrew and Savannah's 11th and 9th birthday celebration took place at Miller Park in Bloomington. Both sets of grandparents came from the east and from the west to help celebrate the many many blessings we've received over the past eleven years.

School's In Session

Andrew and Savannah were off to school this past week to start their 2011/2012 school year.

Andrew entered the world of Junior High... He now attends Bloomington Junior High School where he's in the 6th grade. Yes... P.E. every day with gym clothes, hallway lockers with combinations, some classroom changing throughout each day, pre-algebra, weekend homework, and spending a little more time in front of the mirror with his hair (yep, he's doing that already). On Friday, the first full day of school, Andrew grabbed his backpack and took off hiking towards BJHS at 7:30 a.m. ~ this was his first time to ever walk to school, and he did it as if he'd been doing it for 6 years. Yeah... Our little Birdie is growing up :-)

Savannah is now in the 4th grade at Bent Elementary School... she has already said her teacher (who is new to Bent this year) is the best teacher she's ever had. Of course, she also received candy the first day of school from her. :-)

We think it's going to be a wonderful year for Andrew and Savannah... We pray for them daily and know they're in God's care.

An Art-filled Birthday Party

It's party night at the Sexton house... Celebrating Andrew (born 8-20-2000) and Savannah's (born 8-19-2002) birthdays. They each invited one friend for a sleepover...

After some Dominos Pizza we headed off to Artful Designs to be a little creative... We had SO MUCH FUN painting our pottery



































After doing our pottery we headed to Grady's so the kids could take their baths by using the bumper boats...



Then it was time to return home so Savannah could open her presents (Andrew will open his in the morning) and to enjoy some YUMMY chocolate cupcakes by Sugar Mama Cakes ~ Our absolute favorite local cake baker :-)

And now Laurie and I are tucked away in bed listening to giggles, Beyblades battles, Harry Potter movie scenes, Barbie playing, footsteps up and down stairs... All beautiful sounds of children having fun :-)

It's a good night in the Sexton house... And we're looking forward to another fun day tomorrow as the birthday celebrating continues.

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Psalm 66:1-4

Coffee Or Margaritas With Breakast?

Here's a texting conversation i had with a nephew this morning (I'm staying a couple nights at his apt in Indianapolis while I attend a photography conference):

Me: You really need a coffee maker

Him: Haha. Right! It would sit there since I dont drink it!

Me: You really should start drinking adult drinks

Him: What do you mean!? I already had 2 margaritas today!

Yes... I've already called AA for him and set up a family meeting to confront his issues :-)

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Sizzlin' Summer Simple Sessions

It's the perfect time to get end-of-summer pictures... families, couples, children, grandparents with grandchildren, teen friends... Let me help you remember your 2011 summer with a simple session during the month of August.

A "simple session" lasts no more than 30-45 minutes... Quick and painless (especially for kids).

All you have to do is call or email me with a first, second, and third choice date/time for a Wednesday or Saturday in August... I'll call back to confirm one of your dates/times with information on a location. An email will follow giving your date/time/location confirmation for your session. Dress should be “summery” and very casual... And only an attitude of FUN will be allowed :-)

Here are the details:
* Up to 20 image proofs
* Proofs available for online review within 3-days
* One favorite image professionally printed in the following quantities and sizes:
- one 8x10
- two 5x7's
- eight wallets
(Additional prints of the "favorite" image and all other images are available for purchase at regular print prices)
* Cost for the session and prints is only $125 (due at the time of phone confirmation by credit card; receipt emailed immediately after transaction)
* Prints will be delivered no later than ten days after the order has been completed