Monday, August 31, 2009

Team Spirit

Our friend Robrenna made sure our team was outfitted for our new season with the Rookie. She got us all shirts to show off our pride in the New-and-Improved Team Kollar...
Here's what they look like on the back...
Mindee and her family were kind (and patient) enough to take pictures of our family sportin' our new look. 144 pictures later we had some that I loved...

And plenty that show off the real Team Kollar...
We tried to get pictures in Mindee's tree house. After we'd taken several that were obviously not working out, I was harping a bit on the kids. At that point, Mindee said to me "You are the problem, sister." That totally cracked me up. Don't think she was being mean. Check out the evidence for yourself...
Remember how Lulu feels about her "I'm from Texas" bows? Mindee caught Luci using her Ancient Ethiopian Bow Removal Technique on camera...
Please zoom in for full effect. You won't regret it.

The bow was the tail that wagged the dog for most of the afternoon...

Oh, but it's so worth it...
Remember how Lulu is a stealth spitter-upper? Mindee caught her in the act of that too...
We may root for the Huskers, but this is my favorite team...

16 comments:

Erin said...

So cute! Nice work Mindee!

Mindee@ourfrontdoor said...

I loved every minute of it. What a (mostly) photogenic family! And if any pictures turned out, it's a matter of the odds. With 144 taken, at least a few had to be usable!

Rebecca said...

OH MY GOODNESS....I LOVE THEM!!!!!! What awesome pictures!!!!! I love the new family picture on Team Kollar......so totally you guys!!!! And Missy, don't worry...she'll get used to the bows. The key is to have her wear it some every day.....then it will become second nature to her pretty soon. Lulu has enough hair that you might also try the bows on alligator clips, although you probably can't get away with such LARGE bows....I'm with you, sister...they're TOTALLY worth it!!!! :)

asian~treasures said...

Great pictures!!!!

Sheri

Tracey said...

That is soooo awesome!!!
I love the new "look" of the team. It is certainly first rate! And, I have to say the song is so appropriately chosen too. :)

Amy said...

Very cute photos!

Christy. said...

Super cute pictures!! I love the shirts and your family is darling!

The bow is adorable! I was just thinking that I wish we had a little girl to put bows on... I am sure our new little guy wouldn't appreciate them.

Thanks for posting on my blog. The waiting is hard but we are doing well. Hoping for a referral in October or November but knowing our plan isn't always His!!

Christina said...

Those are so wonderful! I love your commentary. I think it's great to have all the range, from the crazy getting-everyone-together picture to the fabulous family/sibling photos that you want to make poster-size. Good job, Mindee! You all are a lovely family.
And the ancient Ethiopian bow removal-hilarious.

Josh and Erin said...

Super Super Super cute! :)

Stutzman's Eight By Grace said...

Missy-we are adopting through AGCI too-I tried posting a comment under another one of your posts-but wasn't sure that you got it.
I know you are buys, but my husband and I are stressed over the fact that we really want to take our son who is also 11 to Ethiopia-they are saying no-how did you take your son-did AGCI let you?
thanks for you time-amber stutzman

Here is our e-mail
awitha@verizon.net

and our blog:
http://www.adamandamberstutzman.blogspot.com/

Josh, Amy, Olivia, Josiah, Girum, Tarikwa, and Taye said...

Such a precious family!!!! Thanks for sharing it!

Keeslermom said...

I love the new look! Much easier than painting and moving furniture!

Anonymous said...

Love these new pictures of your crew :) Michelle Martin

Kristi J said...

that is too cute..I want some shirts like that...love them...kj

Kimmie said...

Your shirts and photo shoot are so wonderful. God bless you as you dive into all that He has for you.

I bet you will remember those 1 hundred something pictures for a very long time, and with a big heart smile.

Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted

Katie said...

Those are some fabulous pictures! :)