tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642091972761080502024-03-20T03:20:03.701-04:00Dana Munnings Photography - Newborn, Children and Family Photographer Philadelphia PADana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-53917487848507500832013-01-13T14:46:00.002-05:002013-01-13T14:46:48.211-05:00P52 - Week 2 "Youngest"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-49980410199253017062013-01-13T14:43:00.002-05:002013-01-13T14:43:55.050-05:00P52A picture a week. I'm already a week late....but here it is. <div>
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I'm doing this with my sister in law, Robynn. I'm hoping to be inspired to pick up my camera again and shoot. Feel free to join us! </div>
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Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-22704627353082036342013-01-12T07:40:00.002-05:002013-01-12T07:40:50.749-05:00A few from Florida<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-10850945860088097432012-11-12T21:26:00.000-05:002012-11-12T21:26:11.046-05:00Really? She's 2? How did this happen?<br />
She is still very much our little baby. Hard not to be when you still wear 6-12 month clothes.<br />
How did we ever live without you our sweet baby girl?<br />
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Here goes my list about Isla so I remember her at 2:<br />
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She refuses to call Liam Liam, he is Dubby.<br />
She loves to swing and would swing all day if i didn't take her out.<br />
She hangs on anything she can - the counter, the pews at church, back of chairs, anything hangable.<br />
She eats about 4 times as much as Liam.<br />
She loves her big baby and "bita baby".<br />
No matter what I do, her hair always seems to be in a crazy mess.<br />
She's fearless, except when Liam chases her around roaring at her.<br />
She never. stops. running.<br />
She insistent on a kiss and a "oh a hug" before anyone in our family leaves to go somewhere or before bed.<br />
She can not get enough of "Elmo mo mo mok", aka "Elmo's got the moves".<br />
She says thank you a lot on her own accord.<br />
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You are a dream come true sweet girl. We love you!!<br />
xoxo<br />
<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-12306641558479068962012-11-09T12:20:00.002-05:002012-11-09T12:20:41.254-05:00Here I amAre you still wondering if I blog? Me too....<br />
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"While we try to teach our children all about life,<br />
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~Angela Schwindt<br />
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<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-8614197936022678342012-10-03T12:53:00.002-04:002012-10-03T12:53:38.581-04:006Liam,<br />
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Your 6 now.<br />
You're very active.<br />
You're more handsome than I ever imagined a boy to be.<br />
You love yogurt, granola and blueberries.<br />
You're an incredible brother.<br />
You rarely flush the toilet.<br />
You're strong and oh so fast.<br />
You still whine a lot, but so do I.<br />
You're complex.<br />
You talk a lot and still say your r's funny.<br />
You love people.<br />
You still sleep with baba.<br />
You are a treasure to us.<br />
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I don't remember quite what it feels like to not have you now.<br />
You are so very loved my boy. Happy Birthday!<br />
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p.s. We've got a surprise trip to Great Wolf Lodge coming up with your good buddy Gavin on Friday.<br />
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<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-81930183930213456682012-09-18T15:59:00.002-04:002012-09-18T15:59:32.656-04:00Winner! Thanks for the insightful comments on my post. Some of my favorites had to do with moms competing with each other and in turn losing unity. I'm sure that this is key to truly loving each other. It was lovely to hear all your thoughts and to know we all face these similar struggles.<br />
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I'm not sure if I conveyed my thoughts the way I wanted to, but as my counselor husband reminded me, it's ok to be misunderstood". So enough about me, the winner is...<br />
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<b><i>Lindsey!</i></b>! A soon to be Mom. All the best as you navigate this journey of being a mom.<br />
I will contact you through e-mail.<br />
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Well, that was fun! I'll be looking into doing more giveaways. Lots of ideas swirling in my head surrounding this blog. Stay tuned :)<br />
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<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-16518461396219853082012-09-13T08:35:00.002-04:002012-09-13T16:47:06.283-04:00My first Giveaway!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">I'm still in my pajamas at 11:00 am, most my morning has been cutting plastic vegetables, packing a last minute lunch, checking e-mail, having a child clung to my hip for what feels like eternity and finally making myself a smoothie for breakfast. Today I miss hanging with girlfriends. I miss giggling about everything. I miss having minimal responsibilities other than your next English paper due or if your lunch periods coincide. I miss having basement dance parties. (did anyone else do this? one of my girlfriends in high school actually had a disco type ball in her basement !) </span></span><br />
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Yesterday after school we met a friend at the playground. We were talking about how we as moms all feel lonely. Doesn't it sometimes feel like everyone has fun exciting things going on and we are stuck at home watching Little Bear and doing laundry? I've been thinking about this conversation since our park date yesterday. So this morning, I was watching Elmo you tube videos with Isla (her personal fave is "Elmo's got the moves") and came across the Olympic swimming video "Call me Maybe". I'm sure you've all seen it, but in case you haven't <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPIA7mpm1wU" target="_blank">here</a> is the link. Anyways, it got me thinking about how being on a team is so great, you have so much fun together as you work toward a common goal. You share similar experiences. You do everything together. You travel together and you eat together, you even get to live together sometimes. I was longing for those old times, remembering what that camaraderie feels like. I miss it. I have fabulous friends here, yet I still feel isolated and often alone as a stay at home mom.<br />
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As I was writing this, it hit me, I'm on a team! The Mom team, although that name sucks.<br />
Yes, we all mother differently, but we share in a whole lot of similar experiences. I wish we could come together despite our differences and have that same team experience, but I'm not sure practically how that happens. Play dates are good but sometimes hard with the dynamics of kids. Coffee or a drink with a friend is perfect, but hard to do when kids need to be put to bed at night and husbands work late. I guess I'm wondering how can we as moms feel more united, more together in this lonely isolating job we're doing?<br />
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So, tell me your thoughts. How can moms connect better? How can we share life together in a deeper way? A way that feels like we're on a team together.<br />
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I want to know so much that I'm offering you a prize for answering! Kim from SweetJuly is kindly offering one set of her adorable small hair clips from her new fall collection to one random winner.<br />
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Isla (she's wearing them in above pictures) wears these cute clips all the time. We get tons of compliments on them and they are the only ones I've used that actually hold her fine hair.<br />
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Here is Kim's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108136239/small-fall-clip-collection" target="_blank">shop</a> and below are some pictures from her summer collection.<br />
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<b>The details:</b><br />
Giveaway ends Sunday September 16 at midnight.<br />
Winner will be chosen randomly.<br />
One comment per person.<br />
For a second entry you must link my giveaway on your facebook page, twitter or blog. Let me know if you've done this and I will make sure you have two entries!<br />
I will contact the winner via e-mail so please make sure your e-mail is is in your comments<br />
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Thanks for playing!! I know this is more of a conversation topic, rather than a quick answer, but share your thoughts. This is just what was on my heart today. :)<br />
I will announce the winner early next week!!<br />
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I knew when you were a baby that this day would come and that this day would be very hard for me. We debated about schools and what we felt was best for you this year and finally settled last week on the Christian school close to our home. I think we made a good decision, despite it being last minute. You already have a few friends in the class and your teacher seems perfect for you. </div>
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I've cried about hundred times already today and it's only 1:00. I even cried in your class as we left. I'm a crier. Actually, I'm crying as I write this :) Its not that I don't think your ready or I'm scared for you, I cry mostly because I'll miss you. Having you home with us is all I've known for almost 6 years and the house feels quiet without you, it feels foreign, like I'm treading new scary waters. I'm just waiting for you to burst out of your room asking to watch something or show me a creation you've made. I feel like I've lost time with a good friend. Its like starting a new life during the day with just Isla and we miss you. </div>
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I think about our time at home together for these 6 years and I know I've failed. I've yelled and been angry where I wish I would have loved and shown you more grace. I've chosen the computer over you Liam and I wish hadn't. I'd give anything to rock you just a little longer before I lay you in your crib and kiss that sweet valley between your eyes. But I know you know I love you. </div>
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And I know that little by little you must spread your wings and fly no matter how much it hurts my heart. We want you to be independent. And that's exactly what you showed us today. You were so brave with just a tiny bit of scared today. You make friends so quickly. You're going to do amazing Dubby! </div>
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This feeling, it will come again and again as you grow. My heart will always hurt loving you. But that's ok, that comes with the job description. You're going to soar! I love you.</div>
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I was a bit of a mess taking these. And Liam wasn't so keen on getting them taken. Hopefully better ones will follow.Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-38230230976850116792012-08-10T15:11:00.000-04:002012-08-10T15:11:05.605-04:00Sun, ice cream and swimming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Have I mentioned that I love summer? Well I do. I get sad when August comes because it's half over. We hit the pool here most days and have spent many a day (and night) swimming and enjoying the warmth. Liam has become an amazing swimmer, doing laps and "practicing for the Olympics" so he says. We spent some time north of Toronto in July too and enjoyed swimming in the lake, eating ice cream cones and staying up late watching tv series on dvd. We also partied with lots of cousins :) </div>
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This girl LOVES her Nana. Liam said to Nana, "I don't even think Isla needs Mommy when she has you." He's right, Nana is a good replacement for me. And my babies are attached, they don't easily jump into another person's arms. But she does with her Nana. <br />
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He held my hand tight as we walked into his new school for a small test. I could tell he was nervous by just looking at his face in the rear view mirror. I wanted to say "forget it, lets just go home, you don't have to do this", but we drove on anticipating new beginnings. Inside I want him to stay about 3 years old. I'm not sure how we got to five and a half. He has always been my little side kick, my friend. We moved to a new country when Liam was 10 months old and it felt like we had no friends for about a whole year! it was one of the most difficult years of our marriage as we established a complete new life. My buddy was always with me, by my side making me laugh and surprising me with amazing new things he would do. I'll forever remember those days fondly because of Liam. I don't know how I would have survived without him.</div>
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He graduated from preschool last week. We're leaving behind his first best friend and people who truly loved our boy well. A place where he grew and thrived. </div>
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I know there are amazing things ahead even if I can't imagine them yet. I hate change, I just want things to stay the way they are, I like it like this. But time pushes us on and we stepped into that big school together holding sweaty hands and he did fabulous. </div>
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Today, I'm looking forward to a summer together swimming and playing and making more memories together. I love you bubby.</div>
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Just a few from this weekend. Most days are ordinary, aren't they? I'm often searching for something more exciting, more fun. But life is made up of ordinary days. Sometimes thats hard and today was one of those days that I longed for something more. The freedom to finally paint and shabby chic my side table, go shopping at Anthro. try out a new recipe. But instead I stand and watch kids ride bikes on the street. and search for cars. I make a dinner I've had since I was a kid. I fold laundry. I rock sleeping babies. Now I'm tired. No time for shabby chic"ing" or making photo books. I want to be a glad servant but today I'm not. </div>
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Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement from my last post. Looks like we all need a reminder that we aren't saved by works :). I know I need to be reminded daily! I'm hoping to remind my kids of that too and to let them know their righteousness will never be enough. </div>
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On to more unimportant things....the beginning of the pigtails!!! </div>
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I can't get enough of her. Sister would sit and eat all day if you let her. It was the only place she would sit still long enough for me to scrape those Shrek looking pigatils in. They lasted all of 10 minutes. </div>
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She's gaining new words by the day, yesterday the word of the day was "up". Today it's "open". She's a stinker though and won't perform her new words when you ask her to. She loves to run speedy and hug. I'm in love. :) xo</div>
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<br />Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-88537438203374645412012-04-19T14:48:00.000-04:002012-04-19T14:48:45.365-04:00ComparisonBeen thinking and reading lately a lot about comparison. Women (myself included) who follow blogs, look at pinterest and read facebook updates that cause them to feel like they're failing. Falling short. Don't we all have moments when feel like were failing?<br />
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</div>We wonder why our house doesn't look like a page from Better Homes and our shelves aren't organized like that woman who blogs about her fabulous alphabetically organized spice rack. We aren't training for a half marathon or even a 5k. Our kids throw regular fits, flush unknown objects down the toilet, say embarrassing things in front of the neighbors and don't nap the amount of time we'd hoped for. Our rooms are messy, cluttered and sure don't look like a page from Pottery Barn kids. Were lucky if the laundry gets put in the dryer when its done, let alone make it to the drawers. When our kids stop their tantrums or wake from their nap, we don't greet them with a snack that is in the shape of a heart and crafts that are too complicated for a engineer. Comparing ourselves to women who succeed in specific areas make us feel like we've failed.<br />
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</div>I know I struggle like this. But I know there's hope. My hope doesn't rest on these things. Sure, these are good things that we desire, but they'll never last. Following these things alone and forgetting that they'll never save us is putting our hope in the law. Of course we strive to have pretty and organized homes, regular exercise, children who are growing in faith and a desire to obey, creative ideas, but we can't do everything. We are but one small person with our own daily battles and struggles.We all have been given gifts, strengths that help us bless our families and each other, but they're different.<br />
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I've been trying to spend a little less time on facebook, my phone and pinterest and a little more time thinking, reading and just playing with my kids. My kids want <i>me</i> not that woman online whose children make elaborate crafts and have the cutest snacks I've ever seen.<br />
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Liam told me the other day "Mom, get off your phone, I'm more important." And he's right, he is.<br />
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I'm thankful that I have freedom, thankful that mercy always trumps law.<br />
Thankful for the quickness with which Liam forgives me.<br />
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So go on, be that woman that has the organized and labelled spice rack and handmade quilt, but know that it doesn't save you. Rest in that. Love that woman who you admire. Know that you are smiled upon for one reason alone and it really is only because of one person, one man who died to save you from comparison and to set you free.<br />
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Well, I made it through! Yes, I missed many a day and most photos were from my phone because of my overloaded computer, but I'm glad I did it because it reminded me that I like taking photos, it brings me joy.<br />
I'm sort of stuck right now because I'm on crutches since I hurt my ankle. I wasn't able to take any pictures today. This is from last weekend, Liam trying to take Isla's hand. She's not looking so interested though.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed a photo a day from our real lives, I'm hoping to keep on posting photos a few times a week!Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-45539454762558122012-03-30T09:04:00.001-04:002012-03-30T09:04:42.936-04:00Little Whiles-Day 32I fell off my porch with Isla Wednesday night. Pretty embarrassing :) Brian was working. My kind neighbors helped me. I haven't been able to stand on my ankle since. Got an X-ray and its just a bad sprain. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_NIhWdY80jwU3yNefvqTZf_oU3Vu0ZhzkMSRz2ARTuGxfZD75g38RsolzU5fRzQJixy4gel5LQ-SfApG_uFy-HMYCWn7j1HFn7OXvUlFLwwNP08Yc-gUfnzC3P-M4ojKReN1Nmv-pliw/s640/blogger-image--750169612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_NIhWdY80jwU3yNefvqTZf_oU3Vu0ZhzkMSRz2ARTuGxfZD75g38RsolzU5fRzQJixy4gel5LQ-SfApG_uFy-HMYCWn7j1HFn7OXvUlFLwwNP08Yc-gUfnzC3P-M4ojKReN1Nmv-pliw/s640/blogger-image--750169612.jpg" /></a></div>Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-43652179217367731712012-03-28T08:47:00.001-04:002012-03-28T08:47:48.133-04:00Little Whiles - Day 31It's obvious I can't keep up. Really I'm not surprised though. I totally forgot to post some photos. <br />
Here is my sweet babe with her first piggies. I've wanted to put in pigtails all my life! I have more photos on my real camera but I can't get them right now. She's pretty cute on any camera though!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7Qp8_BTKUU304EYCSBo-bVRN1Kkw6tNh3-HeSOGxxUQavz-yU6rnJ8adPlreTwTXbENxnNQpPVg8_4eSxrMzYzJ-JNKXP31g8oHOE3m8e_6B8YJJMktM4U1_LMs4uKK3V0Wbi7J0E9Ig/s640/blogger-image--512236916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7Qp8_BTKUU304EYCSBo-bVRN1Kkw6tNh3-HeSOGxxUQavz-yU6rnJ8adPlreTwTXbENxnNQpPVg8_4eSxrMzYzJ-JNKXP31g8oHOE3m8e_6B8YJJMktM4U1_LMs4uKK3V0Wbi7J0E9Ig/s640/blogger-image--512236916.jpg" /></a></div>Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-33000320582094224802012-03-25T20:37:00.001-04:002012-03-25T20:37:12.101-04:00Little Whiles - Day 30Pretty light. Taken with phone again. Can't upload to my Mac right now.... She loves taking her shoes off! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBnltE4opUqA1YXOzpfcHeJHsN5F8FAaScDCTe1OVfKS-jBJ7caKE1rvQm4sgB-j5CMK6Tuboav3X0bVgLWYUlp-K5ji1Bx-7t1Ayz2TdXgMrAmO92Nmq5oisZOHBPEP2gJovko6O1uU7/s640/blogger-image--1833362241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBnltE4opUqA1YXOzpfcHeJHsN5F8FAaScDCTe1OVfKS-jBJ7caKE1rvQm4sgB-j5CMK6Tuboav3X0bVgLWYUlp-K5ji1Bx-7t1Ayz2TdXgMrAmO92Nmq5oisZOHBPEP2gJovko6O1uU7/s640/blogger-image--1833362241.jpg" /></a></div>Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-35160412373165848142012-03-24T20:35:00.000-04:002012-03-24T20:35:07.496-04:00Little Whiles - Day 29<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I actually took some photos today on my real camera, and not just my phone. However, our computer is backed up with too many files and I could only edit one before it said my scratch disk is full? I'm in the process of putting them online and on and external hard drive too. I'd pay someone to do that for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you had a happy Saturday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I wanted to remember this. He told me the kids were laughing a lot. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildimYiD3ihKuXd_Z-cwJitE53zxncWRa03RyRh6oQpWwM8-Jnk78LTT1Kke8KERBeveH-qIBSlbxVWPWpQ2uyIObx-kD85WjLVauefERQ09lA1t_ZPPUZx-BycM95ffIvu-PBJdRy7RpO/s640/blogger-image--2130661796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildimYiD3ihKuXd_Z-cwJitE53zxncWRa03RyRh6oQpWwM8-Jnk78LTT1Kke8KERBeveH-qIBSlbxVWPWpQ2uyIObx-kD85WjLVauefERQ09lA1t_ZPPUZx-BycM95ffIvu-PBJdRy7RpO/s640/blogger-image--2130661796.jpg" /></a></div>Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-75816634856813681392012-03-21T21:45:00.001-04:002012-03-21T21:46:51.187-04:00Little Whiles - Day 27She really loves opening the mail box and passing me the stuff inside. <br />
Goodnight!! I'm exhausted. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjHSfQ5FZA5jgTMdtSOoVysG4xJulKKw2i7TywXHPHPz3YY71-sSoIjM50ZB8oS-76dysK99bXJPmiGX0ImIi9l75PRI2199JBL6KGTiGmNElf-g8SStNSeIKrat7L0y9pjB87B6nFTpR/s640/blogger-image-330458545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjHSfQ5FZA5jgTMdtSOoVysG4xJulKKw2i7TywXHPHPz3YY71-sSoIjM50ZB8oS-76dysK99bXJPmiGX0ImIi9l75PRI2199JBL6KGTiGmNElf-g8SStNSeIKrat7L0y9pjB87B6nFTpR/s640/blogger-image-330458545.jpg" /></a></div>Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664209197276108050.post-73625322152767987152012-03-18T19:52:00.001-04:002012-03-18T19:52:33.623-04:00Little Whiles - Day 25After church, we were out for lunch. The only one from today. I had a very similar dress as a little girl. Night. :)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcbBzHUBZUilJtRpRlih9rn317crAFEDBc4mpobtR8GTufEU_KyzVUJGUVaYI-tCm7i0fqCPy8r60M0N90wtkVOeK9W5B9vWDUHz_-WWLmEGSYUlKV3pE7bodywh65un-jyvWaUNmGPsA/s640/blogger-image-320687346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcbBzHUBZUilJtRpRlih9rn317crAFEDBc4mpobtR8GTufEU_KyzVUJGUVaYI-tCm7i0fqCPy8r60M0N90wtkVOeK9W5B9vWDUHz_-WWLmEGSYUlKV3pE7bodywh65un-jyvWaUNmGPsA/s640/blogger-image-320687346.jpg" /></a></div>Dana Munningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278565056194930967noreply@blogger.com0