Droubay Family

I just realized that I've had new family pictures of us and I haven't posted them! Shame on me.
These photographs were done by Yan Photo in February 2011 (see, I'm sorry I didn't post them sooner.) We had so much fun getting to know a little about Yan while she took photographs of us. I think these are fabulous. I was so grateful that Yan could do a Simple Session for us. She has been my favorite photographer for a year now, she is fantastic! Her name is Diana Palmer, her husband gave her the nickname of Yan, and she has ...3? 4? darling little children. Thank you, Yan!

If the pictures seem a little blurry, it's because of Blogger, not Yan.

MIA

I have been neglecting this blog and I am sorry! I'm mostly apologizing to my blog/journal/self, but if you are offended by my blog neglect then I will apologize to you, too ;)

There is so much that I want to write about. England, France, people I met, experiences I had, school projects, personal thoughts. Just so much.

So, blog, here is my apology to you. These posts I am excited about will come *soon.

*Please note there was no commitment date, just "soon."

hardy har har

New Toy

Check out my new toys. I'm a pretty good builder, huh. ;)

45: A Tribute to Randy Stout and Other Great Dads

Randy Stout, a great friend, died yesterday from a major heart attack. Aaron is his son and a very good friend of mine.
Stout family, you are in my prayers. Randy, you will be missed.
I know that Heavenly Father has a plan and purpose for Randy. Having an eternal perspective helps so much in coping with the death of a loved one.

I can't help but think of what if that happened to my dad. Randy was only 45 years old.

45

My dad turns 49 this year. What if?
What if tomorrow is my last day with my dad?

I want him to take me on another motorcycle ride.
I want to eat ice cream and burned cookies dipped in milk with him.
I want to go for another 7 hour drive like we did four Christmases ago.
I want another father's blessing.
I want him to kiss me on my forehead and tell me goodnight like he's done since I was a little girl.

Of all the great memories I have had with my dad, those were the best. I want to do that again with you, Dad.
I love you.

P.S. Dad, sorry I exploited your age.

Fun, Laughter, Love

Girls' night outs are always so fun. Filled with adventures around town, making inside jokes and laughing about them all night, and, of course, love. I really do love all my girlfriends.




The night started out with a delicious dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Yummy Spinach Tortellini followed by Spumoni ice cream. Very few ice creams beat OSF's Spumoni.

We then went to Limitless at the Cinemark theatre. The storyline and plot of the movie are quite captivating. If you haven't seen it, I would recommend it; however, it isn't a top favorite. I'll admit that movie made me dizzy from time to time, and I never get dizzy in movies. Great storyline, but the producers/directors/dp's/whoever got a little carried away with their technique. 

After the movie we went to Spark. So fun! The drinks there are delicious. I got the Shirley Temple. It comes with cotton candy coming out of the drink! Yum.

All in all it was a great night filled with fun and laughter and love.