The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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I can finally take indoor photos. . .




. . . without having to turn on every light in the house first! I got a new lens for my camera (a canon rebel, if anyone's in the market and looking for recommendations). In fact, this lens was recommended on not martha, a great suggestion for low light and short depth of field which I love. Watch out Japan, here I come!

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missy said…
Beautiful pics, especially of Lucy and that cute bib!
9:51 PM
Unknown said…
Wow that is amazing. I hate all the pictures I take in my house. Nothing looks right. I wish I could get that camera and that lens. Someday... Lucy!!! I love her little teeth. She is so darling.
10:29 PM
April said…
Wow!! I love the pics - and Lucy's big browns... for some reason i can't view the link with the lens you got - I'm dying to know.
oh... I'm so jealous of your trip.
12:36 AM
Holly said…
I just wrote a comment and my computer crashed. I love your photos, your blog is always so inspiring. I really want a new camera! Maybe for Christmas...
9:36 AM
Erik and Tammy said…
Oh, my long lost dear friend! How I have neglected tracking you down and making you come take our family pictures with your new camera lens. So much to say, don't know where to begin, LU IS BEAUTIFUL! I need your back in my life to inspire and beautify.
Soeur Steimle
1:26 PM
Dainon. said…
Man, she's a cutie.
7:47 PM
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