Leaving Omaha

Kendra, Brandon and Amadeus left this evening.  I was, as always, sad to see them go.  We had a ball the past couple days and cannot wait for the next visit. :D  Anyway, when they were getting ready to pack the truck, Brandon picked Kendra up and then loaded put the camera bag and something else in her hands.  He then proceeded to pick up the luggage and then out the door they went.  I've never seen somebody pack to leave like that before today.  I must say, it looked rather efficient. ;)

 

XOXOXO

Kendra's birthday is today!  I photographed her birthday kiss. :)   I'm so happy that they were able to make it down.  It's going to be a FUN weekend!  Happy Birthday, Kendra!! <3

Mixed Media Wall Art

I LOVE my sister's talent.  She is quite an artist.  I have featured a piece of her art once before on this blog.  You can view it here.  She gave me this piece for my birthday and I immediately fell in love with it.  The colors are gorgeous!  Here is just a part of the canvas.  It reminds me of a camera lens zooming in on it's subject.

Confirmation, a Blessed Sacrament

Becca was confirmed today.  I am very proud of her.  She spent a couple years preparing for this sacrament with prayer, studying and service within the church and community.  My sister, Kendra, was her sponsor.  This was super special for Becca.  She has always had a soft spot for this Aunt.  The neat thing is the Archbishop here in Omaha, NE was the Bishop in the Springfield, IL area when Kendra was confirmed about 9 years or so ago.  So, Archbishop Lucas confirmed Becca here in Omaha and also confirmed Kendra in IL so many years ago. Also? I was Kendra's sponsor.  Anyway, today was a special day and I am very happy for Becca and thankful for Kendra.

Anna's Babyshower

Today we went to Lincoln, NE to my sister's babyshower.  Kendra and Amadeus rode with me so that I did not have to make the trip alone.  I enjoyed the company.  The shower was nice and Anna received a ton of great gifts.  I spent the majority of time with Imagene recording the event in photographs.  Here is one I thought I would share with you.

We made it home!

It's always great to get back home to IL to visit my family!  We were unable to come home during the holidays because of the crazy winter weather.  It was a funfilled evening with fashion shows put on by the little ones, catching up visiting and yummy red wine.  Here is a photograph of my sister, Kendra, feeling a tad overwhelmed by all the commotion. I love it! ;)

Mixed Media Art

My sister, Kendra, is quite the artist.  She creates art in different ways; she uses her words as a writer and designs beautiful multimedia canvas pieces. She has been generous with me and has shared a few of her unique and gorgeous canvas art creations.  I finally found the perfect spot for one today.  This particular piece features a dreamcatcher so I decided to hang it in the hallway leading to the girls' rooms.  Thank you, Kendra! <3