Just sugar & frozen H2O

I often hear (because I spent so much time in bakerys?) people make bread and say, "Flour, salt, and water never tasted so good."

Well, pina colada mix with the blood of the Tiger, or Sangre de Tigre for those who habla espanol, has never tasted so good. Might as well hang it in an I.V. bag and set the drip to "Full Flow".

Quincey got her first taste of the nectar of life and was pleased.

Future Snow-Cone Addict of Utah. I hope one day we'll kick this habit.

Field of Flare

Just a few pics I snapped of Liz at a field by our house. I love backlit shots with a little sun flare, even if it takes me 10 shots to get one right. I'd like to thank all the pollen in this field for bringing in the allergy season...

Isn't she just the cutest?

Birthday besos

This is Avery. Avery turned 3. This is her best friend, Creed. Creed is the toddler equivalent of Ricky Ricardo. They go to Little Gym together and both do not listen to the teachers together.

Haven't quite figured out the candle blow-out part yet.

Such a flirt.

Dig in sister.

The Many Faces of Quincey

One thing about Kartchner women: they can do a mood change faster than Cher can do a costume change. I think that's what I love about our gene pool, it's like Utah weather. If you don't like it, wait 5 minutes. I took the liberty of trying out Liz's birthday present . Every pic was taken literally within 60 seconds.

That's why I love them.

Baby Lila

I love impromptu photo sessions. When things aren't planned they always add a bit of...un-plan-ness? This is Lila Smith, Quincey's BFF.

Of course, Q-bear couldn't feel left out...how do I already have 2 kids with teeth?

Don't you know I have had Diarrhea since Easters?!

(name the movie)

I remember the days when grandma would hide a dozen easter eggs full of candy better than a girdle hides fat rolls. It took us 20 minutes to find three of them, and it was a calm, fun affair.

Then I moved to Utah.

Every parent here (including me) was like Violet Beauregarde's mother in the Tim Burton version of Willy Wonka. I understand their reasoning...tough economy + loads of candy = great food storage. 1500 kids running in an open field with a plastic egg covering every square inch.

"All that for a piece of no-name taffy from Overstock.com?" Even 2-year olds know when they got jacked on the candy selection...

There was plenty of cruel pet owners as well.

Q-Bear was just as unimpressed with this Jersey cow.

Avery's first time on a horse/something in the horse Phylum. You should've seen me trying to unlatch her kung-fu grip on the saddle. There goes my "Father-of-the-Year" nomination.

She finally saw a peacock in real life. Of course now she cries whenever she sees mommy wearing a peacock feather hair bow. Ahh...future PETA member.

How'd this get in here?

By Sunday's Egg Hunt, Avery not only had her egg tracking skills mastered, but decided to bring a little style with her. So lady-like.

Randay Fridom.

Our littel Rivers Cuomo.

Couple pics of Liz for Miss Ruby Sue Etsy shop goodness.

...had to get a bit dirty for this one.

Work that umbrella.

La Muneca

Just a couple shots of Bella, she's got some great genes...it's been a while since I took genetics but her Punnett square chart would look something like GgSsFfHhBb. (Dominant) Gorgeous Stunning Future Heart Breaker.

ZZZZZzzzzz......