Worth a Thousand Words

what's missing?

2010-07-17T21:41:00.002-05:00

After being gone so long, I thought I should leave word as to why it seems I have abandoned this blog. Shortly after my last post, my camera died. I had hoped to be able to save enough to get a new camera but life has gotten in the way. The budget has been stretched to meet more mundane but necessary items, i.e. car repair, food, rent, medicine.

I have not given up hope but no longer see it's replacement around the corner. When I can, I'll make it back here.

Thanks for your understanding and patience.

` jené

It's All About Me!

2008-12-28T20:46:00.005-06:00

Contrary to the lyrics this little blond sweetie is singing, Sara knows very well that it really isn't all about her. She is a very giving and generous soul. She's just extremely talented on stage and does a good job of portraying the role she is playing.

Video courtesy of John Burpeau, proud papa!

Happy Birthday John!

2008-10-11T22:37:00.002-05:00

He spent his birthday doing many things,
most of them for his family,
that's what makes his heart happy!
Copyright 2008 designs by jené

Saturday Soccer

2008-10-08T20:21:00.008-05:00

Their skills are much better this year
and they can run like the wind!

Copyright 2008 designs by jené

Sisters

2008-10-01T00:34:00.001-05:00

They are great sisters!
Copyright 2008 designs by jené

Second Night Video

2008-09-19T23:00:00.003-05:00

This is what happens when you still have battery power in the camera after two days without power in the house.

Copyright 2008 designs by jené

Silly times

2008-09-10T20:25:00.002-05:00

We were trying to get photos for Mere but silliness ensued!

Copyright 2008 designs by jené

A happy moment

2008-06-17T21:02:00.001-05:00

I love catching happy moments when I can.
Copyright 2008 designs by jené

Too cute for words

2008-06-16T21:41:00.001-05:00

This has become one of my favorites.
copyright 2008 designs by jené

Little sisters shine!

2008-05-18T21:46:00.004-05:00

It was the annual tap and ballet recital.

Great to finally have the girls together

some years have found me panning from side to side to get both.

More star moments

2008-05-16T20:58:00.003-05:00

Everyone in the cast was outstanding!

A star is born

2008-05-15T23:39:00.000-05:00

Sara had the lead role in Peter Pan this past weekend.

She was superb!

I am only a little biased everyone thought she did well.

Flowers part two

2008-04-13T20:41:00.001-05:00

Flowers of the field

2008-04-06T21:45:00.000-05:00

Walk into the fields and look at the wildflowers.

They don't fuss with their appearance—but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them.

If God gives such attention to the wildflowers,

most of them never even seen,

don't you think he'll attend to you,

take pride in you,

do his best for you?

The Message Luke 12:27,28

Thankful for such beauty to remind me of God's care,

and thankful that God cares for me

much more than He cares for these.

Easter Last Year

2008-03-27T20:29:00.003-05:00

I spent this year confined to bed with a bad back and on mind altering drugs.

So I thought of the Happy Easter I had last year,

and thanked God for a great doctor and available pharmacy.

Zach's new bike

2008-01-29T20:02:00.000-06:00

Zach got a new bike for Christmas.

Daddy tried it out.

Hopefully with forgiveness from my father.

Boundaries

2007-09-13T22:58:00.001-05:00

Learning the game starts with learning the boundaries. Just like life.

End Results

2007-09-11T20:03:00.001-05:00

A good time..
was had..
by all.

Sisterhood has many joys.

Toilet Paper Design in Progress

2007-09-10T12:37:00.000-05:00

All you need is a roll of toilet paper,
the ability to be silly,
and to release your inhibitions.

Sisterhood requires many sacrifices.

First Day of School!

2007-08-27T17:15:00.001-05:00

Made a banner for the car and then had to leave it behind because of a flat tire. Still had a great time though!

Crowded

2007-07-14T21:11:00.000-05:00

Next time they come to spend the night, someone besides me will end up out of the bed.

Copyright 2007 Sharon Ziegler

Happy Father's day!

2007-06-17T17:23:00.000-05:00

You have just got to love a man who will wear silly hats to please his grandchildren...
--and Christmas stockings as gloves.

Tu-tu's look great

2007-05-24T20:37:00.001-05:00

I love being able to make it to recitals. It's always a great show but rarely ever the way it was meant to be.

Copyright 2007 designs by jene'

Climb out

2007-05-19T19:21:00.000-05:00

It's been one of those weeks,

when I wanted to climb out of

my circumstances and find a

nice spot in the sun.

blossoms

2007-04-30T18:26:00.000-05:00

The gardens this year have been fabulous !

2007 copyright designs by jene'

Spring break begins

2007-03-12T22:37:00.000-05:00

The girls had a great time
as we went around town
and saw all the "big boots".

Family resemblance

2007-01-20T00:02:00.000-06:00

As you can see, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in this family. Fortunately nothing else fell from the tree either.

Playful

2007-01-04T22:05:00.000-06:00

Even though they are both in college now...

... they remember how to play like little boys.
copyright 2007 designs by jene'

The beat goes on

2007-01-03T21:33:00.000-06:00

Talent passes to the next generation.

Sometimes watching is the most fun.
copyright 2007 designs by jene'

Nothing like a good night's sleep

2007-01-02T21:50:00.000-06:00

Princesses slept well...

...slept in...

...and kicked me in the back all night. Can't wait to do it again!
copyright 2007 designs by jene'

The morning after

2007-01-01T23:02:00.000-06:00

Putting three princesses into a queen sized bed made for some interesting sleeping positions.
copyright 2007 designs by jene'

Crowded but fun

2006-12-29T22:30:00.000-06:00

.... and that's not even the whole family !
copyright 2006 Joy McClellan Carrillo

Almost Christmas

2006-12-23T19:42:00.000-06:00

We made Christmas cookies and played dominoes while Mommy ran errands.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

Chuckles

2006-12-14T15:40:00.000-06:00

Wait until they get tickled and then you can get a great shot.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

Jammies and trees

2006-12-12T22:22:00.000-06:00

It's hard getting your little sisters to sit where you want them to.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

Happy faces

2006-12-11T23:36:00.000-06:00

Great smile competition, winners all.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

What was I thinking when I chose those glasses?

2006-07-04T21:29:00.000-05:00

We've both changed a lot. She's done better than I.
copyright 2006 Joy Mc Clellan Carrillo

A class by herself

2006-06-19T13:19:00.000-05:00

It's hard work graduating in a class of one. In addition to graduating at the top of your class, you are the featured entertainment.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

Laura's Graduation

2006-06-18T22:15:00.000-05:00

Getting a photo like this is difficult with my family.

We have so much fun when we get together most of the shots are like this.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

Castles

2006-06-16T23:45:00.000-05:00

I couldn't go to the beach with her but my niece captured a picture of a sand castle for me.
copyright 2006 Christina A. Carrillo

Family fun

2006-06-10T21:15:00.000-05:00

It's great to see them together.

My Sis and one of her fellas.
copyright 2006 JoAnna M. Speciale

Matthew, a great nephew

2006-06-01T23:51:00.000-05:00

Things get a little goofy...

when my family has spent..

the day together.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

Happy Mother's Day !

2006-05-14T20:30:00.000-05:00

My mom....it is my deepest wish I grow up to be just like her.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

It seemed like a good idea at the time....

2006-05-08T21:07:00.000-05:00

My sister JoAnna always looks great. I have gotten better at coping with "bad hair" days.
copyright 2006 Jean Stewardson McClellan

Finally back!

2006-05-07T23:58:00.000-05:00

Trying to learn a new paint software I was thinking of playing in a tree house at my Grumpdaddy's farm.
copyright 2006 designs by jene'

My Daddy, my favorite guy

2005-11-12T22:52:00.000-06:00

His birthday was last week and there are not words that can begin to express how glad I am he was here to celebrate.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson McClellan

Make believe

2005-11-02T15:52:00.000-06:00

A princess in the making.

Searching for justice.

Curiosity abounds!
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Hair today, gone tomorrow.

2005-10-30T23:45:00.000-06:00

Hair styles come and go, unfortunately for Dad the hair went as well.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson Mc Clellan

Heart held

2005-10-27T23:09:00.000-05:00

My little sisters, now I just hold them in my heart.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson Mc Clellan

Time to meet the Tooth Fairy!

2005-10-26T22:54:00.000-05:00

She's cute and loosing a tooth can't change that.
copyright 2005 Joy Carrillo

Hanging around

2005-10-19T07:44:00.000-05:00

These little monkeys are....

...always happy playing in the park.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Computer games

2005-10-18T11:57:00.000-05:00

It's more fun to with a pal.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Hanging on

2005-10-11T23:55:00.000-05:00

He comes from a long line of great climbers.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson Mc Clellan

Do what you love

2005-10-10T12:45:00.000-05:00

I've loved being in the kitchen for as long as I can remember.
copyright 2005 design by jene'

Summer play

2005-10-06T22:12:00.000-05:00

Isn't she precious?

Dolls are now a serious part of the day.

Whiskers make you smile.
copyright 2005 design by jene'

Dressed for Rita

2005-09-29T21:53:00.000-05:00

Here's the store all fixed up for the storm.
copyright 2005 design by jene'

Isn't she lovely?

2005-09-25T14:22:00.000-05:00

She's even more beautiful on the inside.
copyright 2005 Laura Carrillo

Beauty

2005-09-23T19:54:00.000-05:00

I found some pretty flowers on our walk today.

I think they are Zinnias.

All of my sisters could tell you if I'm right or wrong.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Tour de tape

2005-09-23T14:32:00.000-05:00

We toured the neighborhood again today.

Here a tape..

there some tape..

everywhere some tape.

Each a unique design.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Pre-hurricane stroll

2005-09-22T13:44:00.000-05:00

Some signs were big..

..some signs were small.

A Mom and Pop store was helping those still here.

The grocery store was crowded with people..

just not with water..

..chips..

..or bread.

There was a little beer left.

Here is a picture of the reluctant roommate along for the walk.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Santa Tubbies!

2005-09-20T17:30:00.000-05:00

It may not yet be the season..

..but the sentiment is the same..

..the girls love wearing their Santa towels after tubbies!
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Very Grateful

2005-09-12T23:16:00.000-05:00

I have three fantastic sisters. This is one of them.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson Mc Clellan

Happiness is a choice

2005-08-25T06:41:00.000-05:00

This child defaults to happy...

and this one is learning to.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Way back when

2005-08-17T23:34:00.000-05:00

This is my little sister Joy; circa 1966.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

First day of school

2005-08-15T21:47:00.000-05:00

A happy day!
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Sisters.....best friends

2005-08-11T16:39:00.000-05:00

They may not yet know how great sisters can be....

...life-long best friends.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Weightlifting

2005-07-27T21:28:00.000-05:00

I'm pretty sure the ones on the end aren't getting a work out.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson Mc Clellan

Republican indoor picnic

2005-07-23T13:03:00.000-05:00

Happy Fourth!

2005-07-04T18:22:00.000-05:00

More than a lapful

2005-07-02T22:06:00.000-05:00

Long ago and far away

2005-06-25T23:32:00.000-05:00

I may not yet be old but this is me considerably younger.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

God's beauty

2005-06-20T20:09:00.000-05:00

Dad has had fantastic results...

...in his garden this year.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Fun in the park

2005-06-19T23:02:00.000-05:00

Writing

2005-06-12T21:58:00.000-05:00

She's already winning acclaim (and bikes) for her writing!
copyright 2005 JoAnna M. Speciale

Graduation

2005-06-01T11:55:00.000-05:00

I'm hoping to make it to his next graduation..

..he's a wonderful boy and he's going to be a great man.
copyright 2005 JoAnna M. Speciale

Off broadway...way off.

2005-05-29T16:37:00.000-05:00

Dancing days

2005-05-22T22:48:00.000-05:00

Shine

2005-05-19T05:21:00.000-05:00

Summer is a comin'

2005-05-17T23:46:00.000-05:00

Fudgesicles are fun..

..they decorate your face..

..and make your mouth happy!
copyright 2005 designs by jene

Rare moments

2005-05-07T00:02:00.000-05:00

I got the girls to sit still..

....for just a little while.
copyright 2005 designs by jene

Backyard fun

2005-05-06T04:50:00.000-05:00

Looks like lots of fun..

...was happening in Mom's back yard.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson Mc Clellan

Cuddling

2005-05-03T21:03:00.000-05:00

Cousins

2005-04-29T14:23:00.000-05:00

Mom got a good shot of a cousin sandwich.
copyright 2005 Jean Stewardson McClellan

Tubbies!

2005-04-23T21:32:00.000-05:00

They always want to do..

..tubbies in the sink..

..even though it's now..

..harder to fit in.
copyright 2005 designs by jene'

Great Memories

2005-04-17T22:36:00.000-05:00

My favorite cuties, a couple of years ago.

-designs by jene'

Daddy's old job

2005-04-14T23:50:00.000-05:00

'Twas a grand old plane.

Jasper the Pastor

2005-04-13T23:12:00.000-05:00

My Dad!

At my house

2005-04-03T15:10:00.000-05:00

Here are the pictures of a night of fun

had at Aunt Jene's house

while mom and dad took in the rodeo.

copyright 2005 designs by jene'

2005-03-22T23:36:00.000-06:00

My mom and her big sister.

Bad Hello

2005-03-13T01:42:00.000-06:00

Sorry I couldn't get the photos on her actual birthday. I have been caught up with "Hello" nightmares and "blogger hell". Saturday was her real birthday.

2005-03-13T01:32:00.000-06:00

Today is her birthday

Seems like she was just born yesterday.

Blast from the past

2005-03-02T23:02:00.000-06:00

Five years ago this was the sweetie I spent my days with.

We had lots of fun.

She's still just as precious.

Dancer

2005-02-28T21:27:00.000-06:00

She enjoys dancing.

Three generations.

My grandmother

2005-02-27T12:49:00.000-06:00

What I remember most is I was to call her "grandmother". No nicknames or any derivation allowed.

Photography

2005-02-25T21:24:00.000-06:00

Mom is getting really good with her digital camera.

It's easier when you have such great subjects.

Grandmother and Great Aunt Era

2005-02-23T22:42:00.000-06:00

Can you imagine trying to get these two to pose? Too bad folks didn't smile in photos then.

Party!

2005-02-20T16:44:00.000-06:00

I missed his birthday party

Looks like everyone had fun

More Greatness

2005-02-19T23:58:00.000-06:00

My great grandfather, Papa Oakes

In the Dough

2005-02-12T23:17:00.000-06:00

Last night we made cookies

the dough went every where

Toppings were sampled

Fingers ended up dyed many colors
2005 designs by jene

Greatness

2005-02-08T11:57:00.000-06:00

My great-grandparents. George and Lula Stewardson.