ilife '09

I am not extremely impressed with ilife '09, mostly because I have older macs and do not have the capabilities to run some of the new features. But.... I do love the new iphoto. This is the shatter slideshow effect. Too Cool!!

Twilight Mania

Cassidy has become a full fledged twilight fanatic. She got this cool custom made pendant for her birthday. If anyone else is interested check out the other items available on Amanda's Etsy page. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5603276

Cassidy's 13th Birthday

Cassidy finally got her first cell phone. She was so surprised, as Grant and I have completely shut her down every time she would ask for one. I was able to keep her fooled right up until the last minute. I wrapped it in a huge box with a number of smaller boxes inside. It was so fun to watch her unwrap all the boxes, completely confused yet excited! She knew it had to be good if I went to the trouble of wrapping all those boxes. She was thrilled when she finally go to the last one.

Collections

We have acquired a number of collections from Grant's dad. I am trying to find the perfect place for them around the house. Here are just a few.

More Christmas Presents

Portfolio

The Big Reveal!

OK, here is the long awaited Christmas project the girls and I have worked on since October. We held 'photoshoots' in the studio at Klaussner, complete with hair, makeup and wardrobe changes for each month. The little divas really got into it for the most part.....maybe I should look into some modeling lessons???? hmm....After about five school nights of shooting until 10:00 I had to start bribing them to get the shots I really wanted! But...overall, I think it turned out great and I hope all who received one will enjoy it all year long.

Some Christmas Goodies

Christmas had arrived at the Schobert House!

Goodnight Sweetheart

Our beautiful, sweet Hailey went to heaven today. She was almost 16 years old and lived a long and happy life. We will miss her, but we know she is in a better place.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Halloween 2008

Dolley Madison

October is biography month at Courtney's school. They each chose a person to research. Courtney chose Dolley Madison. They were required to write a paper and create a display board with facts about their person. Wednesday night they participated in a living wax museum, where they displayed their work and dressed up like their character. She did a great job, so if anyone needs to know anything about Dolley Madison, Courtney is the expert!

Les Schobert 1946-2008

To a wonderful, father, son, brother and grandfather, you are greatly missed.

Grant’s father passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 14, 2008. He was 61 years old. Please keep Grant and the rest of our family in your prayers.

To read about Les’s remarkable life please click HERE.