11-11-11

Veterans Day was special for us this year. My Dad was able to come out for the Take a Vet to School Day held at my kids elementary school. My Dad served 20 years in the Air Force and flew KC135s in Vietnam. There was an assembly where the kids sang a patriotic medley and then we had some time in their classrooms.

First stop, Grant's class. He was so excited to have Grandpa there!

Next up, Parker's Class. The kids recited a poem and gave them some cards. Then all the kids lined up and shook all their hands and said, "thank you for your service." It was really sweet.

Thanks for coming Grandpa!

Payday, Payday

I always say that I love my job but my employers just don't pay me very well. You know, in terms of cold, hard cash, I net around zero dollars a year.

However, what they do pay me, in terms of warm, soft moments, can be quite lucrative.

And, FAMILY PICTURES - it's like my annual payday.

Good pictures capture the hearts of these kids and helps me to see the beauty in each of them.

Extra bonus: all my earnings are tax-free!