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“Vintage” Toys

May 17, 2012 by Elaine

A while ago my Mom gave me some old toys out of “my” closet – you know the one that is in her house that is part of the room I grew up in until I was 18… yeah that closet. The box she gave me while threatening to toss it included my little kitchen…

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Filed Under: Baby K, fun stuff, Photography, the past

Matching Umbrella

May 8, 2012 by Elaine

The rain has stopped but the puddles in the driveway call her name.  She loves to jump and splash in them, just as any little girl should.  She learned her technique from her older brothers. After I put on her “rain coat” she dashes out of the house to see her playground of water and…

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Filed Under: baby girl, Baby K, Motherhood, writing

I simply could not resist its charms

May 2, 2012 by Elaine

On my way to take photographs of my friend’s sweet baby girl on Saturday morning I happened to notice that a local antique shop was having a tent sale outside. I desperately wanted to pull swerve over RIGHT then and take a gander at what they had to offer and see what I could find…

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Filed Under: baby girl, Baby K, decorating, fun stuff, girls, Kids, Misc.

Mom!

April 24, 2012 by Elaine

I wash hands, Mom! I watch t.v., Mom! I want window up, Mom! Mom, I want joo box! Brush teef, Mom! I want L.C.*, Mom! Where Ben, Mom? Where Gavin, Mom? I want yogurt, Mom! Unstrap, Mom! Turn it up Mom! I. WANT. MY. PACI. MOM!!! Mom, MAHHHHHHM!!!!!!!!! You so pretty Mom. I love you…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Kids, Motherhood, writing

So this week’s been a little different

March 22, 2012 by Elaine

Sometimes things don’t always go as planned.  Especially when kids and erratic weather are involved. And that’s okay. Monday, Gav had a Trike-a-thon at school and even though he kept telling me he had a tummy ache before school, he still wanted to go.  He kept saying the night before, “The trike-a-thon is tomorrow, awesome…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Kids, Little G, Photography, School

I made her a skirt…

March 15, 2012 by Elaine

During K’s last real crib nap on Saturday (yeah, the big girl bed and big girl naps do NOT go hand-in-hand so far…) I mustered up the courage to use my sewing machine again. MONTHS ago I pinned an easy skirt idea and bought the supplies and everything. But I had a few problems with my…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Fashion, Kids

Cheerio, Old Chap!

March 14, 2012 by Elaine

I think I’ve watched a bit too many Downton Abbey episodes lately, what do y’all think? (I’m almost caught up, 2 more episodes to go… I hear that last one is a zinger…) The little kids had a pre-lunch appetizer of milk and Cheerios the other day and I grabbed my camera because they had…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Little G, Misc., Photography, Wordfull Wednesday

A new bed for you and you and YOU! / MEM

March 12, 2012 by Elaine

We’ve been rearranging around here since Tim and I sprung for a king-sized bed and had it delivered a week ago.  ZOMG, it’s friggin’ huge.  And comfortable.  And came with a remote or two. Thankfully our queen bed was able to go in the boys’ room and now one of them is sleeping on a…

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Filed Under: Baby K, girls, House, Milestones

This mother of three should really know by now that 2 year-olds don’t stand still, right?

March 7, 2012 by Elaine

Taking photos of kids is pretty hard.  Especially when it is your own and especially when they are not too keen on listening to you and just want to do their own thing.  BUT, you chose that moment in time to try to take their photo so you just snap away and do the best…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Friends, Kids, Milestones, Photography

Behind door number one…

February 23, 2012 by Elaine

On the other side of that first door on the left there is a little girl, calling my name.  She is waiting for me to rescue her and provide a snack and some neck kisses and sweet hugs.  Not necessarily in that order. Her smile softens my heart on the daily and the sunshine in…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Kids, Love, Motherhood, Photography, You Capture

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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