This week’s i ♥ faces challenge is to submit a photo that incorporates texture in an interesting and beautiful way. I can’t help but bring back a picture I took of my husband’s nephew over the weekend. He’s 5 and often makes it difficult for me to take a picture of him – as you can see, I barely got him in the frame. On top of that, we were in my husband’s grandparents’ old cabin…and the lighting is a bit of a challenge. But, I took advantage of it and added a vintage feel to the picture. I personally believe that it looks as if I pulled it...

Because I can…here are a few more pictures from Michael’s 50th Birthday Party last night. I love the way Andy is looking at Sarah. She’s clearly the “ham” between the two of them (love ya Sayrah), but you can tell how much he loves her when she’s not paying any attention. I posted a picture of this kid last night. He’s so freaking cute….even if he is hiding! And of course – Zander playing his mandolin. Very cute. I also took some of Alyssa and Carter, but haven’t quite done my magic. Alyssa just lost a tooth and Carter is crawling...