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I wanted to get some last photos of Sutton in his beloved fedora tonight. He used to wear it all the time and today was the first time he put it on himself in awhile and it barely fits on his head anymore. So outside we go in the pretty golden evening light.

Perception. Awe look at how happy he is. What fun to take photos of your son, you’re lucky.
Reality. “Sutton stand right there please. no stop that. stand up. do NOT poke my reflector with that stick, that’s not nice. Bauer STOP IT. Sutton look at Mama’s camera. Stand UP. Put the stick down. Stop. Look at Mama’s camera pleeeease. Can you please smile for Mama? BAUER KNOCK IT OFF…” I could go on.

peace & pictures,
kelli

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Lisa / turtlestreetphotography.com

Gee, sounds familiar . Sutton cracks me up – what a little personality he’s developing!
Nana

Nana is going to have to buy him a new fedora cuz I love him in it!
Nana

PS: I don’t believe it….he is an angel.
angie

I’m with Nana . . . I don’t believe it either. Our grandchildren can do no wrong . . . they are perfect! (Love the pictures and your wit Kelli!!)
martha

wow, what a Doll!!!!!. He is soooo cute!!!!!! enjoy, these days because they will be gone in a flash.
Connie Good

‘”My, what a big tongue you have Sutton!!!….’the better to lick up all those popsicles & icecream cones, my dear!!!’

Chris and I have a system of saving up our frequent flier miles and once we have enough for us to fly to Europe, we go! This was our third trip and we decided to visit Ireland. With the exception of the weather being a little colder and wetter then we hoped, we had a great time and covered lots of ground. Maybe a little too much ground with the driving on the other side of the road and fast speed limits through windy country roads with no shoulders! But we survived and now Chris thinks he’s a race car driver. We saw castles, historic forts, a national park, a prison, the cliffs of Mohr, little towns, lots and lots of cows and sheep and maybe even the inside of a pub or two. The two things that I experienced to be true of the Irish people are that they are very nice and they do drink lots of Guinness! I’m not sure if the two are related or not!

Here are some photos I took:

peace & pictures,
kelli

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Jennifer / jennylane.zenfolio.com

Kelli, these are amazing. Love the cow one! Great memoris
Jen

Wonderful pictures. Ireland just looks lovely! So jealous but glad you guys had a great time!
lisa palmer

wow !! so great !
mom

Oh my gosh….what a beautiful place & beautiful photos! I loved the photogenic cow and the trees covered in moss.
Cheryl

Gorgeous postcard-esque photos! My favorites are the doors and the pub! Hmmm, possibly some painting inspiration???
Dan Nelson

Great photos! I’ve been there searching for the Leprechaun twice, Every 20 minutes is a new landscape. A wonderful place to take photos, listen to music and down a pint.
Darlene

great pictures can’t wait to hear all about it.
Gary

These pictures are awesome, Kelly I want you to take pictures at my funeral.
Angie

Awesome pics Kelli! You truly captured Ireland at its best. My favorite is the picture of the cows, but they’re all very nice!
Darrel / darrelellisphotography.com

Great photos kelli. I see you took more than
two lens, or did you?

More pictures of Bauer. This first one is a little game of find the puppy.

I think this was his way of saying “no more photos please”.

peace & pictures,
kelli

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Nana

He is one adorable pup…..and I think he’d better get used to the camera in his face!
Lisa Portenga / luv4sams.etsy.com

I am a volunteer at Lake Haven and helped to take care of all of the Saint pups plus I list them on Petfinder – he is just adorable and so happy he has a new home.

I fostered his brother, Scott, too!
Terri

OMG – you just get better & better. These are gorgeous photos! An “easy” subject , but I think you ‘ve captured his personality and I’ve never met the guy. Yet…

Meet…drum roll please…Bauer! If you’re into hockey you get the name.

A little more about Bauer. He’s traveled a long way already to be in our family. He was born in Georgia to two stray parents who were taken in. The rescue didn’t have enough room for him and his 6 litter mates so they traveled north to Newaygo Michigan. I found him on Petfinder.com and after Chris drove across the state to get him, he’s a part of the Taylor family! He’s about 11 weeks old, very sweet and likes to cuddle. We’re not sure what breed mix he is but thinking there’s some Saint Bernard and/or Great Pyrenees in there.
Yes, just Bauer. We made a very difficult and heartbreaking decision to return the girl puppy. It was the right decision for us and for her. She wasn’t bonding with our family like we had hoped but is quite the charmer and doing very well back at the rescue where they are finding the perfect home for her.

And the other little man in my life that I have to potty train.

peace & pictures,
kelli

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Jamie Libstaff

Love the name
Lisa / andpuppydogstales.blogspot.com

Bauer looks like a real sweetie I was wondering if he was a Saint Bernard.
Nana

Can’t decide which boy is cuter….or will cause more mischief!! ha ha Welcome to the family, Bauer! You couldn’t have picked a better home! XO
Kathy Kondogiani

Love the name Bauer. He is such a cutie. Sorry about his sister not working out. Love the picture of Sutton too. He is even cuter than the puppy.. He now needs a SISTER.. Ha ha ha. See what you can about that okay? Love ya, momkondo
Uncle Kevin

Jack Bauer!!
Katie

Welcome to the fam Bauer! I have a feeling Blade and Bauer are going to be happy dog cousins!
martha motz

Bauer is adorable, so cute. you have two little cuties now. goood luck with the pottie training!!!!
connie good

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