A Take On Camp John Marc

I was very lucky to head out to Camp John Marc for Our Children's House annual Family Retreat! Here are just a few shots of the camp (no people shots.) Twenty Two families came and all told I took 1200 pictures. I am now in the process of making a DVD slideshow and CDs for all the families. Truly a wonderful experience.

A Take on Preppy Golf

Off to the golf course we went with three preppy children! Launa, Luke, and Allie had a blast taking these photos for Grandma. They may not play golf well, but they sure do look good!

A Take on a Western Cake

Well, I spent all of last night trying to make my first cake out of fondant! I am so not ready for the Food Network Channel. But here is my attempt for Liz's baby shower. I think I will stick to cupcakes!

A Take on Little Miss Ella

As Ella's big dog brother looked on with great concern, I managed to capture Ella in some great moments at one month of age. Thanks so much Allison for indulging me!

A Take on the Hillger Family

Can I say what troopers the Hillgers were! We went out in the lovely Texas heat and humidity for some western fun. Very proud of Mr. Hayden walking in his cowboy boots, not to mention dad lugging all the "extras" around the Stockyards. A wonderful afternoon!

A Take on an Arctic Cupcake Adventure

So. . . I had this great idea to make some of the wonderful animals I saw on my fabulous trip out of cupcakes. Mmm. . . what was I thinking??? Some 4 1/2 hours later I have 20 picture perfect polar bears and walruses and then some 15 abstract animals. Think polar bears with yellow eyes and purple paws! I did bring in some tremendous help, all from my niece Launa,the last 2 hours. As I was getting no where fast. Hope everyone at work enjoys the effort!

A Take on the Arctic

The best 11 days of my life! That pretty much sums up the expedition! First day was seeing Santa's reindeer and beluga whales. After that it was 46 polar bears! A record for the company. This included several mom's with there cubs! In addition, I got to experience fin whales and blue whales. The two largest mammals on earth. Not to mention some very large walrus. I have never seen so much wildlife at one time! Traveled as far north as 557 miles from the north pole! Thinking I am going to have to do some serious saving for the Antarctic! Penguins here I come!

P.S. You will notice the guide with the gun. While on land the group was to stay with them due to the threat of polar bears (two landings were cancelled due to polar bears.) Did not think much of it, except while I was there two Norwegians were kayaking around the islands. (Trying to be the first to due so.) They were resting in their tent, when a polar bear attacked them. It took two hours to get a helicopter to rescue them. You never know.