Today Amelia and Ian ran into the house and asked me to come out and look at the bugs and butterflies that were taking advantage of Trisha’s blooming mint. Here are a few of the results of exploring the world of bugs as my children see it.

jb

Last week, to celebrate our 16th anniversary, Trisha and I took our four kids to Murfeesboro, AR for two nights of camping at Crater of Diamonds State Park. During our stay there we learned a few important things.

1. When borrowing your friend’s tent, know for a fact that the rain fly will not be included and you will have a thunderstorm blow in.

2. Mosquitoes in that part of the state are HUGE and apparently very angry.

3. By putting too much lighter fluid onto the charcoal, you can and will set your grill on fire as well.

4. Digging for diamonds is hard, dirty work.

5. Raccoons will eat your fruit if you leave it out over night.

6. The same raccoon will also attempt to drag away your Camelbak hydration pack if you leave some snack crackers in it.

7. Your three year old will have to go to the bathroom no less than 30 times a day since you now have to walk to the park’s facilities.

8. The park’s swimming pool is a great place to be while others spend their time looking for diamonds.

9. That the chance to take a break from work and spend some time with family is an awesome thing. No phone. No computer. No television. It was wonderful.

10. Sharing campfire coffee with your wife is pretty cool.

Here are a few shots from our vacation. We really didn’t take that many pictures. Trisha and I spend enough time behind the camera, that we wanted to put it down as well and pick up our kids.

Thank you to all those who have wished us a happy anniversary. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.

jb

We’re taking a few days off and won’t be back into the office until Monday, July 30, 2007.

This weekend we’re celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary and are giving ourselves a few days off.

We’ll be answering emails and returning calls on Monday.

Have a great weekend.

jb & Trisha

A long,,, long time ago when I was much  younger and MUCH less secure, I gave my girlfriend (at that point we weren’t married)  a present.  A key chain that says, “I “heart” John”.  Well, I should have just walked up, peed on her leg and claimed her as mine…. after all I don’t believe we were yet married when I gave her this “gift” and it was probably more about others knowing she loved some guy named John.

Man,,, I am so glad those days are past.  …. but one of the kids found it a few days ago and it has been floating around the house and today, I thought I should share just where I was at one point.

So,,, for those who didn’t know…. this is the lamest gift one can ever be given…. and the lovely quality with which it was made…. ugh.

Ok,,, now I’m going to go hide.

jb

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So have I ever said that I love my job? Well I do. I love getting to reunite with past clients all the time. More and more I get to see past clients at weddings…. and I really love it. Last month I was able to meet back up with a couple from two years ago, Josh and Karla. I’m posting a few shots from their engagement session and one of me getting a hug from Karla. These are the real reasons I love my job.

jb

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