we have visitors today and tomorrow.
(above photo taken by lauren)
my mom, sister and her family came to hear some music last night and hang out.
and at riverfest…some of our friends came too…it was a party….so loud!
good times.
i think the donut shop and a thrift store will be part of our friday.
random facts:
1. i have taken 1162 photos this week.
it's been a busy one.
2. i just found out that school gets out for summer on thursday!
i thought it was friday.
i just lost my very last day to fake my sanity.
3. we are flying to california in 12 days.
the whole fam-damly.
can i say that? is that inappropriate? sorry.
my kids are PUMPED to go on a plane….asking me lots and lots of questions..no idea what to expect.
business facts:
1. i AM re-opening my etsy shop in june.
i keep sneaking up to craft when i should be doing other things
like clean or cook or care for my family.
2. i AM taking pictures for anyone….locally…even if i don't know you…yet.
we'll get to know each other. (sing with me…getting to know you, getting to know all about you)
so if you were wanting to ask me…now you know.
let's do it!
email me at cdduerksen@yahoo.com for more info.
can you tell it's late?
do i seem loopy?
it is.
i am.
12:54.
i need some sleep.
i have a donut in my near future.
jaye - Hi…My daughter (a budding photographer) and I enjoy looking at your blog…I love the pictures…so bright and colorful…I love reading your writing…so down to earth and humorous…so honest…I LOVE the fact that you used the term “whole fam damly”…my Dad said that all the time as I was growing up…LOVE IT!!!
Anna - I live 3 hours from you…I am trying to talk my husband in to driving out there for pics sometime in the future. I hope it works! 😉
Susan - It’s so fun to read your blog because I’m from Wichita and was just there last weekend when River Fest kicked off! I originally found your blog because I saw pictures of your little girl’s room somewhere…not on your blog…were they featured somewhere? Anyway, I loved that room. The one that has the “READ” on the wall.
I adore your house and it’s fun to see pictures from my old stomping grounds! It makes me wish we could move back there (we’ve tried…no luck).
Anyway, just thought I’d say hi!
Susan
the tulip lady - Ahhhhh, lady, you crack me up! Have a happy day out there!
Keri - You’re coming this way?! North, South, or Central? Let me know if you need a break from that fam-damly and we can meet for coffee. And donuts, too. I’m easy. 🙂
Laura Moffat - Thought I would drop by and say “hi.” I love reading your blog and looking at your pictures. You are always so inspiring and honest. Love it. Thanks. You make me smile 🙂
On a totally unrelated note, I noticed that you took your “I love preggos” link off the side and I’m pretty sure I know why. lol. 🙂 Don’t blame you there! I found it on your site and have been following his weekly pictorial. The pics and documentation really are cool. Such a great idea.
Have a great trip! Hope you get SOME rest!
ang - Love Riverfest! Haven’t been for about 15 years!! Druber’s Donuts?? What a weekend. I’m so jealous!!!
Ashley Ann - Going public on the offer for pictures…get ready for a crazy FULL inbox! You made a lot of people very happy with that post..way to go, congrats!
CherryTreeLane - I always have a donut in my future.
jamie - Riverfest looks like a Blast. California has been Beautiful the last few weeks. Im sure you all will have a Great time. We have what they call June Gloom in June! What the Heck is that you ask? Kinda foggy, hazey weather, keeps it cool though. Have a Great weekend with your family, we have a few more weeks of school but it is coming so quickly. Jamie
Patti - it’s lovely in california right now…it’s warm and sunny. so, set that iso to 100 on your camera! 🙂 hope you have a lovely weekend and a great visit to my part of the world!
Laura - where in California? Will you come take my kids pictures???????
Alyssa - Wish I lived closer and you could take photos of my kiddos..I would so want to be hanging out with you…forgeting the things like moving up cermonies and laughing…You are a good Mom….You are funny when you are loopy and not so loopy. Enjoy
Brittany - Oh, how I wish we lived closer so you could take some photos of my growing family, but, we are actually a whole country apart so…not gonna happen!
But, I love your blog. It is truly my favorite! All-around best ever, full of stuff I love 🙂
Candice - Your comming HERE to Cali, where are you visiting sorry if thats not appropriate to ask, I live in Orange County, but I grew up in Long Beach they have some great things to see if you are going to be near there, Aquariums, Historical Sites, the BEACH! I have some great recomendations if you need some even for great cheap food spots! I hope you have a great week and that the flight goes smoothly.
Sarah - Have fun on your trip. Can’t wait to see the pictures!
Lori Danelle - That donut had better be from Druber’s or I will be very upset!! Please get a peanut butter knot and think of me. Unless you know of a way to ship it to me with it still being edible once it reaches my end!
Also, very jealous of RiverFest. I should get my family to KS for it some year. . .I think the girls would enjoy it. . .and me!!!
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Starnes Fam - My mom used to say, “fam damily” all the time. Love it!
Elisa - Kids on planes- always a good time! Actually it really isn’t that bad. I have never flown with all 4, (that will happen next month) but my other 3 are frequent fliers. My oldest used to get really panic-y so now I always take dramamine with me.
Have fun!
MGF - There are not enough hours in the day.
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Busy week…take a breathe, grab that donut and enjoy your company. Can’t wait to see the pics from California. I love California…so jealous:)
Jenny - Hi! I have never posted, but I have read your blog for awhile now. (I love it!) I just wanted to give a helpful hint for the plane ride to California. We just traveled there a few weeks ago with three kids ages 6 and under. The best thing was for everyone to wear slip-on sandals so in the crazy, hurry-up security line at the airport, where they made even the one year old take off her shoes, it is easier. =) Hope this helps!
Ruth - Ever thought about moving to the UK…? Schools don’t finish til nearly the end of July! 😉
Michelle - Love your pictures – they are some lucky Kansans to be able to tap into your talent!
Jess - Looks like a lot of fun. Flying with kids…good times. It’s so fun watching them experience things for the first time. Hope all goes well. Etsy…YAY! I was wondering if you were going to open it back up!!! I didn’t get to order anything last time, sorry. I’m saving up right now.
Sandy - also meant to say – good picture of Lauren (glad she went!)
and super cute picture of the little guy plugging his ears 🙂
Sandy - “fam-damly”…my mom used to say that all the time (and not at all inappropriate). She’s been gone for 17 years. Thanks for bringing the memory back. 🙂
Melanie - Where & why are going to California? I LOVE California. We have been out there twice. Big Sur, Carmel, Santa Barbara, the wine country, San Francisco….it is all wonderful. Have fun.
sandy toe - Your daughter is so cute in her polka dot dress! I love how you dress them…so child-like and fun!
sandy toe
Crystal - the whole fam-damly….that makes me laugh. 🙂 We got your package…thanks so so much. 🙂 Let me know how much I owe you, you fabulous lady you! 🙂
adrienneK - how fun! “fam-damly” is HILARIOUS!!! i would like to know how flying goes as we will be flying soon with kiddos as well BAH!!!
oh and annie’s green dress is way too cute!!!
Kathy - One year the same thing happen to me except the last day was a half day and I forgot and never showed up to pick up my kid. Oops till I got a nice phone call at work where are you? So glad she is old enough to walk home!! Have fun in Cali!
brooke - riverfest looks f u n! and i too thought our school went through friday but uh nope only wednesday! i swear they switched that up on us…i know somewhere i read friday…it’s okay by me though because that friday night i fly the girls out to spend four weeks in arizona with c’s parents and then up they’ll go to utah to spend two to three more with my dad….so ummm…you can say i {slightly} look forward to these summer months alone…however usually c is here to enjoy them with me…but i have my girlfriends and nyc to look forward too…
have an awesome time in california and i wish i lived close enough to have you do family photos for us…we have never had them done and i absolutely love your work…but you already knew that 😉