a picture perfect labor day weekend

We painted our toes to celebrate the end of the first week of school. Ellen loves Elephantastic Pink and I'm always a sucker for 20 Candles on My Cake. 

We took a family stroll . . .

And did a family trip to our favorite grocery store . . .

We celebrated the hatch chile pepper harvest . . .

and ate really good food all weekend!

Steve and I went out with Karen and Marcus on Saturday night. We shared smoked oysters and great conversation . . .

On Sunday, Steve, Ellen, Charlie and I went to a pool party and ate watermelon . . .

We also got out the raincoats and kept an eye on Gustavo . . .

I played around on photoshop and learned how to do this . . .

and this . . .

and, did I mention that I went to my favorite camera shop and actually traded in my old Rebel EOS300D for a new rockin' xsi? OMG! Did I mention it? Did I? My 50mm lens (the magic maker) wasn't working on my old camera, so you can imagine my joy when I popped it on and started snapping away. I'm so happy. It makes me smile! like this . . .

Comments

[Kirsten Michelle]

now THAT, is a whole lot of goodness ;-)

what a beautiFULL way to welcome September!!!

[Amalia]

Ah, Brene, you just made me homesick for Central Market.
What a lovely weekend of joy and wonder.

[Chris]

Our weekend was bittersweet because we had such a good vacation but didn't want our summer to come to an end. School starts on Weds. and the kids are sad, but glad at the same time.
As for you camera, I got the xsi about 3 weeks ago and it's the bomb!! Have fun with it. I am!

[Katherine Goodwins]

Such wonderful simple pleasures - makes you feel warm inside! Katherine x

[Jen A.]

OH! I love pictures of little piggies!!!! Ellen's are precious in Elephantastic Pink!

Wonderful weekend recap.

[dawnfh@gmail.com]

sounds great. we got stuff done around our garage which always makes me happy. new camera and photoshop! Yippee!

[jfrancis]

early '41
your cousin
became my kite
with flour paste,
cotton string
and dad's old ties
for a tail.
memory
was never better served
by your family.

[Ali]

Look at your capturing life :). I love this. And way to go on being guest editor on Kirtsy.

[Shalet]

Perfect!

[Pamela]

These are absolutely beautiful pictures! You are so talented!

[Busymomma66]

What a great weekend! Nice and calm before the storm (or maybe there isn't as much a storm with kids this young). Have fun with Photoshop--I love it!!

[Gypsy Alex]

That is such a yummy post! I'm so happy that you're taking a stab at Photoshop (you will love it!!!) and I am even happier that you got yourself a new toy too :) And one more thing... that paper bag is just so cute! I hope you're turning it into a kite because it deserves a nice and long a life ;) Missing you xoxo
ps: let me know if you need any Photoshop help - If I can, I will help from here :*)

[Karol]

Wow. You have posted some really powerful words on this site. I came here to read the entry on being a Superhero mom and loved it. Then I scrolled down and I read the post about being brave. It was so incredibly timely. I just loved the realness of it all and I will definitely be back for more inspiration. Thanks!

[keyboard]

I like all the picture. Its all are beautiful. I like this pos.

[Kijiji Pei jobs]

these pictures are so beautiful and your weekend gone very well.you do some things good and full of fun.thanks for sharing these movements with us.