Another to do list: Babcia birthday. Thanks Pinterest

Just like when my younger son turned 4 years old, my grandmother turned 80 just before him. We took family photos at a professional photo studio. Can wrangling and twisting the arm of my family
Members was not fun. They didn't want to take formal pics. Not even formal, just fun family pictures at a studio. But after the fact they raved and loved the idea.

I put a color scheme together for the photos. After looking at AWESOME pinterest ideas, and then applying the reality of us, the ladies were asked to wear cream and the gents either blue or grey. OF COURSE my mom appeared in grey with a pink scarf. But that's okay because at the end of the day the pics turned out great, everyone was happy, and Grandmas pic hangs in her home - with all 15+ of her descendants. And that's pretty cool!

• Don't shoot for perfect.
• DO have color guidelines. But know that the shades will vary person to person.
• Smile, breathe, relax.
• Arrive early
• Be extra sweet to the photographer, even if they are cranky!

Her shopping list was shorter, but still a list none the less. And my idea, ... became my shopping.

• 80 candles
• Sparklers
• Crown
• 1933 cd
• Balloons
• Hawaiian lais
• # 80 pictures
• Silver frame pic
• Photo List for Photographer:
• 1st pic as child w new 80 YO pic framed
• Pic w each GRANDkIDS framed
• # 80 collage
• Price list 1933
• Flowers for table
• Reserve rest.
• Sparklers on cake
• Brooch or 80YO cup/mug

Make Mistakes, breathe, reflect and Laugh.Out.Loud

World Cup 2014 - Argentina vs. Germany Festivities

Weve been following The World Cup games from the get go. Husband encouraged the kids with his enthusiasm, plus they play soccer on leagues! Older son actually cried when Italy lost their groups match. I was blown away when Brazil was killed by Germany's 7-1 goals.

Younger son took his Brazuca Soccer ball and carried it with him all day. He started giving out yellow cards and red cards when we played soccer in the yard too. 

World Cup 2014 - Argentina vs. Germany Festivities, a photo by areyousureaboutthatblog on Flickr.

We decorated the window with the teams we cheered for. I think I was more excited about these drawings then the kids. The boys colored in a drawing but lost interest mid-way thru, and I had to plee with them to finish their master pieces.

World Cup 2014 - Argentina vs. Germany Festivities, a photo by areyousureaboutthatblog on Flickr.

I knew Germany would kill Argentina, but I rooted for Blue and White to support younger son. It would've been all of us in the house against him!

I stayed up prepairing our outfits for the day, everyone wearing team colors. We had pizza, German beer, and tortilla chips in team colors. I painted my nails one hand Germany's flag, the other hand had Argentinas.

World Cup 2014 - Argentina vs. Germany Festivities, a photo by areyousureaboutthatblog on Flickr.

It was a great day of fun, watching the game, smack talking, together as a family.

Make mistakes, breathe, reflect. And Laugh.Out.Loud

Weve been following The World Cup games from the get go. Husband encouraged the kids with his enthusiasm, plus they play soccer on leagues! Older son actually cried when Italy lost their groups match. I was blown away when Brazil was killed by Germany's 7-1 goals.

Younger son took his Brazuca Soccer ball and carried it with him all day. He started giving out yellow cards and red cards when we played soccer in the yard too.