hey you!
it's been such a busy week! first of all....my baby brother, doren, graduated from highschool! 
(the family)
jeremy and i went to his best friend, wess', wedding.
(and he took this one.... caught me off guard, sleepy face! :D) 
i am so proud of rachel... she did some cute stuff here.... sooooo cute! 
some new design books that i really really looooove.... 
and i took a little road trip for the week to hang out with my lovely friend, carrie... 
but don't worry, i packed a huge picnic basket with all my best art supplies.... i am really looking forward to this week! :D
love&love, elsie
ps.... you steal my heart, pink dairy queen!
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congrats to your brother!! Hope you have an awesome week visiting!
ps... that Dairy Queen looks amazing, lol, in the town where I live, we spend a lot of time at our DQ.
pss... that photo Jeremy snapped of you is too cute, I love your bangs. :)
xoxo, holly
Posted by: Holly Neufeld | May 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I remember when Doren was 'this high'. Oh I am so jealous that you get to hang out with Carrie! Have a blast!
Posted by: Alaska | May 24, 2008 at 01:09 PM
cute pictures Elsie! Congrats to your brother on graduating! What a cute *pink* DQ!
Posted by: Alicia King | May 24, 2008 at 01:24 PM
gorgeous photos as always :)
Posted by: lilith | May 24, 2008 at 01:43 PM
mark ryden--love him! and my baby brother is graduating from high school tomorrow. it's so weird to me for some reason :-)
but keep up the swelltastic work! always a pleasure to read your blog, with your beautiful pictures!
xxx
Posted by: Justyna Palasiewicz | May 24, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I took pictures at a highschool graduation last night, love the excitement in the air! :) That pink Dairy Queen is the cutest. :)
Posted by: Charin Reed | May 24, 2008 at 03:11 PM
just wondering... what did Doren study?
Posted by: vleervlinder | May 24, 2008 at 04:38 PM
great photos!
Posted by: katie | May 25, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Congrats to Doren! Great pics(as always!).
Posted by: Eeffie | May 25, 2008 at 03:21 AM
congratulations to your brother!
love the photos.
awesome shots, as usual! =)
ordered your new book--can't wait to get it!
*happy sunday*
Posted by: Jenn | May 25, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Lovely pictures!
I wondered if you ever heard of the band 'the duke spirit'. Saw them last night and they rocked...thought you might like them. There singer reminded me of your friend Vanessa....just a little bit.
Have a nice day and greetings from Holland.
Posted by: saszzje | May 25, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Congrats to Doren !!
Posted by: Julie | May 25, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Love all the pics!!! Big Congrats to the Grad!
Posted by: Donna. | May 25, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Great pics. Love the sleepy face
Posted by: Melina {gingerkitty} | May 25, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Congrats to your baby bro. Love the pics. love your work :)
Posted by: Ashley | May 25, 2008 at 07:05 PM
i've never seen a pink DQ!
congrats to your brother... and to the friend who got married *Ü*
Posted by: KKT | May 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
sounds super fun!!! I love dairy queen so much!
Posted by: christina | May 25, 2008 at 11:37 PM
your pictures are absolutely lovely and so inspiring!
Congratulations to your brother! i just graduated from high school last week too; it's pretty unreal! just wanted to write a little comment to say how much i *adore* your work!
xox
Emily
Posted by: Emily | May 26, 2008 at 01:24 AM
I *heart* DQ!!!
Posted by: nan | May 26, 2008 at 01:30 PM
You crazy kids! You even have funky grad photos.
Posted by: Sasha | May 27, 2008 at 09:28 AM
great photos! Your blog is always a great read. THanks for sharing.
Posted by: Laura Mendoza | May 27, 2008 at 12:25 PM
your photos are great and your blog is always a good read. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Laura Mendoza | May 27, 2008 at 12:26 PM
wow, I am just in love with your hair and you have such an adorable family! (and GOOO rachel, go!)
Posted by: heyjenrenee | May 27, 2008 at 11:02 PM