St. Patrick's Day

 So...I did something for the kids for lunch that made them super happy.  I made rainbow pancakes.  I really wanted to make them, but was waiting to find natural coloring for them as we don't use food coloring unless I'm making frosting for a cake.  Even then I try to use sparingly.  I don't think it is great for them. And I mean absolutely zero offence to the SUPER SUPER creative Amanda when I say that I have an aversion to the  use food coloring.  I admire her very much-and she knows I love her! But today I used it and they loved it

 Our weather is downright fantastic.  I took Rosebud outside to take what I hoped to be her 11 month pictures (we usually go to Wal-Mart).  Still not sure I'm totally happy with the end product, but it was fun.

 I attended a photography class that was given at my church for free this past weekend.  A professional photographer and her husband (who also is a photographer) gave the 2 hour session.  I am going to start trying to take pictures in different modes...not just "action" or "micro".  I got a couple of pictures and then...

 ...she was D O N E.  I'm telling you she is either ON or OFF.  And when she is off, you better give up.

 So we tried again this afternoon while she sported her first set of pig tails.

And although she was way more interested in picking grass and eating leaves, I did get a couple of pictures.  At least I documented her new hairdo  :o)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!