sometimes, we go outside

Today, we went outside.
It is so easy to just stay inside in the winter here. So gloomy and gray. Every day.

We stole G away from the school for two hours (oh, don't worry. he's there working till midnight tonight) to come hang with us on our day off. D went to Grandpa's for some Lego time.

And we went outside. For a walk.



No rain. Just a Hello Kitty umbrella for good measure.



There was a lot of this: puddle jumping.



And this: bushwhacking.







And a lot of hand holding.



And scary stories about bad guys in forests.
You Shall Not Pass.





So we made our own weapons, for defense only of course.



And there was frolicking.



I LOVE how tiny and squishy Mo looks in this picture. Too fast.






And triumph that we did something. Outside today.



HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL, SPOKANE.

So proud of you, G.

storm watchers

"MOM, MOM, MOM! COME OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW. THERE IS A TORNADO!!!!"

I kinda like how Lilli's head looks like it is on backwards here.

Anyway, same ol' going on around here.
Monday night for FHE, we played rock band. That was kind of a disaster.
Tuesday night was a blur.
Wednesday too.
Thursday Ro & Mo went to the dentist which was like the best thing ever, apparently. Our dentist office here in Liberty Lake kinda rocks.




George headed out of town to jet-set with John-Paul on his private jet to tour a couple schools' grand opening events (he won this prize back in April).
Hey, JP. Yeah, its me George. Oh, you're just putting your shirt on? Do you need any help? Oh that was weird? Okay, I'll just sit back down. Over here.


Friday I helped in Lilli's class. That morning I said to the kids, "I will be coming to your school today." Lilli looked at me and asked, "Who's class are you helping in?" "Yours." "YES!" with a double fist pump under the table. whew....

For dinner last night we had macaroni & cheese and nuggets. AND fruit of course.
Tonight we had Wendy's.
2 for 2.

Realized tonight that I have sharing time tomorrow. And a 7:30 am mtg.

George comes home tomorrow. I'll have to cook something....

Oh, and there's a tornado coming.

the Give Back 09

Hello Friends!

I would like to announce the first ever,
mphoto GIVE BACK.

This is a contest especially for you, my friends and clients, to thank you for being a part of my year. I had such a terrific year and I want to GIVE BACK by giving away a free photo shoot!!! This photo shoot and Heritage Makers storybook will go to one deserving family as nominated and chosen by YOU.

Here are the details:

Between now and November 15th, please nominate a deserving family who you think could use, would enjoy, or NEEDS a family photo shoot. Send me a little summary explaining why they deserve this. Also send me their most recent family photo!

I will gather all the nominees and pick my favorite top 3.

Then on November 16th (or thereabouts) I will post the top 3 nominees and YOU will vote on them and choose the winner of a free photo session!!

Important stuff:
-Photo shoot will take place sometime between 1 December 2009 and 1 December 2010.
-Photo shoot will take place in Spokane or in a location I frequent - Seattle, Utah, Island Park, or -Orange County. Exceptions might be made. ;)
-Photo shoot will take place on a date mutually agreeable between myself and the deserving family.


Winning family will have a certificate made for them that you can present to them, stuff a stocking with, or use as bribery.

Be creative. Look around you. Maybe there is someone you know who could really use some some joy, some love, some m photo to brighten their year. Maybe it's you!


THANK YOU to everyone for helping me have such a great year!

All submissions can be sent to
flutterpix@gmail.com or
PO Box 852
Veradale WA 99037


thank you! looking forward to hearing from you.

randi M

this is halloween, this is halloween

Batman..
Yeah...
Are you staying for the party?




If I stay, there can be no party
I must be out there in the night staying vigilant
Where ever a party needs to be saved I'm there
Where ever there are masks, where ever there's tom foolery and joy I'm there
But sometimes I'm not, because I'm out in the night,

Staying vigilant

Watching, lurking

Running, jumping

Hurdling, sleeping



No I can’t sleep, you sleep.
I’m awake, I don’t sleep, I don’t blink.





Am I a bird, no…I’m a bat.

I am batman,

or am I?



Yes, I am Batman.

Happy Halloween.